Page 1: Table Of Contents
Please retain this manual for future reference. About This Manual... 2 About ColorNavigator ... 3 Features ... 3 ColorNavigator Software ... 4 1. SETTING UP ... 5 1-1. Macintosh... 5 1-2. Windows... 8 2.
Page 2: About This Manual
GretagMacbeth is a registered trademark of Gretag-Macbeth Holding AG. Eye-One and Eye-One Logo are trademarks of Gretag-Macbeth Holding AG. ColorEdge, ScreenManager and EIZO are registered trademarks of EIZO NANAO CORPORATION in Japan and other countries. ColorNavigator is a trademark of EIZO NANAO CORPORATION.
Page 3: About Colornavigator
About ColorNavigator The ColorNavigator software for ColorEdge CG series monitor makes calibration both simple and accurate. You can adjust the monitor settings easily. *Please prepare the measurement device separately. Features • Precisely calibrating monitor characteristics on the ColorEdge CG series...
Page 4: Colornavigator Software
ColorNavigator Software ColorNavigator Software construction (four choices in accordance with the aim) is as follows. Choose one of the four options on the starup screen to adjust the monitor settings. Default is supposed to be in a simple mode. Check the “Set the target in detail”...
Page 5: Setting Up
• Refer to the user's manual of the measurement device for information about the system requirements. Installing ColorNavigator NOTE • Installing and running ColorNavigator on Mac OS 9, a user account with the following authority is required. -Mac OS 9 : "Owner" or "Normal"...
Page 6 How to Install Insert the EIZO Utility Disk into the computer's CD-ROM readable device. The "EIZO LCD Utility Disk" icon appears on the desktop. Double click the icon to open the window. Double click the "Start Menu" icon on the window.
Page 7 • Some measurement devices require a self-powered USB hub. For details, refer to the user's manual of the measurement device. • If the measurement device is connected after starting up ColorNavigator, it cannot be detected. Be sure to connect the measurement device before starting up the ColorNavigator.
Page 8: Windows
1-2. Windows The following is required for calibrating the monitors in the ColorEdge series with ColorNavigator. System Requirements • Pentium-compatible Processor 300 MHz, physical RAM 128 MB or more(Recommended) - PC/AT compatible machine with built-in USB - Operating System (OS): Windows 2000 Series / Windows XP Series...
Page 9 The ColorNavigator installer starts up. Follow the instructions to complete the installation. NOTE • Double click the "Setup.exe" icon if the menu does not open automatically. • The ColorNavigator software overwrites its package if the software is already installed to the system. Conﬁrming the Software Version The software version can be conﬁrmed through "About ColorNavigator..."...
Page 10 Connecting the Measurement Device Connect the USB upstream of monitor and the USB downstream port of computer with the EIZO USB Cable (MD-C93). Connect the measurement device to downstream port of computer, USB keyboard or the monitor. [ex.:] MD-C93...
Page 11: How To Calibrate The Monitor
• The suitable modes for the display image are available on the monitor (ﬁne contrast mode). • When performing the calibration with ColorNavigator, the monitor automatically switches to the CAL mode (i.e. Calibration mode). The calibration result is only registered in CAL mode. (The result is not...
Page 12 Disable the power managing function of them so they will not be in the power save mode. Quit the other applications before starting up the ColorNavigator. Disable the screen saver so it will not be activated during adjustment and measurement.
Page 13 Select a function Select [Calibrate brightness, white point and gamma of the monitor, then generate its proﬁle]. NOTE • Be sure to disable "Set target in detail" check box before clicking [Next] to go on to the next step. Proceed the "Auto Adjust" button (for analog input only) Follow the instructions and click the monitor auto adjust function.
Page 14 Set the calibration target The calibration target window is displayed. Select the calibration target from the list, Printing or Photography/Graphic design. Initialize the measurement device Initialize the measurement device according to the instructions. Initialization takes a few seconds. NOTE • Be sure that light does not seep through to the sensor of the measurement device during initialization.
Page 15 Tilt the LCD panel up slightly and attach the measurement device to the measurement window. (Refer to the user’s manual of the measurement device) Proceed with calibration in accordance with the instruction on the message window. ColorNavigator sequentially shows some patterns for calibrating the monitor. Calibration takes approximately 3 minutes. NOTE •...
Page 16 • A save name cannot contain any of the following character: \ / : * ? " < > | • Generating a proﬁle allows the ColorNavigator software to switch the monitor color settings based on the calibration result (Refer to "4. LOADING/SETTING THE ADJUSTMENT RESULT").
Page 17 Use CAL mode for the monitor. • Once the monitor is calibrated by ColorNavigator, avoid adjusting the monitor image to no purpose. If the monitor image is adjusted after calibration, the calibration result will be lost.
Page 18: Calibration Procedure (Detailed Mode)
• The suitable modes for the display image are available on the monitor (ﬁne contrast mode). • When performing the calibration with ColorNavigator, the monitor automatically switches to the CAL mode (i.e. Calibration mode). The calibration result is only registered in CAL mode. (The result is not registered in other modes.)
Page 19 Disable the power managing function of them so they will not be in the power save mode. Quit the other applications before starting up the ColorNavigator. Disable the screen saver so it will not be activated during adjustment and measurement.
Page 20 Select [Calibrate brightness, white point and gamma of the monitor, then generate its proﬁle] and check "Set target in detail" check box on the startup window The following Priority on graybalance window will appear (If the monitor is CG18, CG19 or CG21, it will not appear.) If calibrating that puts the priority on graybalance, click the radio button "Yes"...
Page 21 If the monitor is CG18, CG19 or CG21, the following window will appear If adjusting the 6 Colors after calibrating, click the radio button "Yes" in "Are you sure you want to adjust 6 Colors?". Proceed the "Auto Adjust" button (analog input only) Follow the software instructions and click the monitor auto adjust function.
Page 22 Input values into each input area. Set the monitor brightness while displaying white color over the screen. Set the gamma.About L*, the selectable gamma value, refer to "About ColorNavigator". Set the color temperature. The white point can be set with numerical input. NOTE •...
Page 23 Tilt the LCD panel up slightly and attach the measurement device to the measurement window. (Refer to the user’s manual of the measurement device) Proceed with calibration in accordance with the instruction on the message window. ColorNavigator sequentially shows some patterns for calibrating the monitor. Calibration takes approximately 3 minutes.
Page 24 NOTE • When performing the calibration, the monitor automatically switches to the CAL mode (i.e. Calibration mode). The calibration result is only registered in CAL mode. (The result is not registered in other modes.) The result is registered in Custom when adjusting six colors by CG18, CG19, and CG21.
Page 25 • A save name cannot contain any of the following character: \ / : * ? " < > | • Generating a proﬁle allows the ColorNavigator software to switch the monitor color settings based on the calibration result (Refer to "4. LOADING/SETTING THE ADJUSTMENT RESULT").
Page 26: Periodic Readjustment
Mac OS X: Click [Application menu]-[Preferences...] to open the timer setup window. Mac OS 9: Click [Apple Menu]-[Preferences...] to open the timer setup window. Windows Click the ColorNavigator icon on the title bar and select "Preferences"-"Timer" tab to open the timer setup window...
Page 27 The timer can be set between 50 and 1,000 hours. The setup varies depending on the time. Time 50-100 hrs 100-200 hrs 200-500 hrs 500-1000 hrs Click [OK] after setting the time. "Show Warning" check box: Enable the check box to activate timer. The timer can be set between 50 and 1,000 hours.
Page 28: How To Emulate The Monitor
3. How to emulate the monitor Tips • This function is only available on CG220 and CG221. 3-1. Flow Diagram The software ﬂow, if choosing [Emulate the monitor adjustment and generate a proﬁle] on the startup window, is shown below.
Page 29: Emulation Procedure
3-2. Emulation Procedure It is described based on the fact that one monitor is connected to Macintosh. To emulate several monitors in a multiple monitor environment, refer to "7. USING COLORNAVIGATOR WITH MULTIPLE MONITOR ENVIRONMENT". Setup ColorNavigator Turn on both the monitor and the computer 30 minutes before emulation (= warming up) Disable the power managing function of them so they will not be in the power-save mode.
Page 30 • White point and brightness of the paper (paper white) are measured and set to be the target value of a white point and the target brightness. Set the monitor gamma. About L*, the selectable gamma value, refer to "About ColorNavigator". Set the monitor brightness while displaying with white color over the screen.
Page 31 Proceed emulation The measurement window appears on the screen. Proceed with emulation in accordance with the instruction. ColorNavigator sequentially shows some patterns for emulating the monitor. Emulation takes approximately 3 minutes. NOTE • When performing the emulation, the monitor automatically switches to the EMU mode (i.e.
Page 32: Periodic Readjustment
Use EMU mode for the monitor. • Once the monitor is calibrated by ColorNavigator, avoid adjusting the monitor image to no purpose. If the monitor image is adjusted after emulation, the emulation result will be lost.
Page 33 Mac OS 9: Click [Apple Menu]-[Preferences...] to open the timer setup window. Windows Click the ColorNavigator icon on the title bar and select "Preferences"-"Timer" tab to open the timer setup window The timer can be set between 50 and 1,000 hours. The setup varies depending on the time.
Page 34: Loading/Setting The Adjustment Result
4. Loading/Setting the adjustment result 4-1. Flow Diagram The software ﬂow, if choosing [Adjust the monitor with the past adjustment result.] on the startup window, is shown below. NOTE • To proceed this function, calibrate or emulate a monitor and generate at least one proﬁle in advance.
Page 35: Switching The Adjustment Result
4-2. Switching the adjustment result It is described based on the fact that one monitor is connected to computer. To calibrate/emulate several monitors in a multiple monitor environment, refer to "7. USING COLORNAVIGATOR WITH MULTIPLE MONITOR ENVIRONMENT". Startup ColorNavigator Macintosh Mac OS X : Double click "ColorNavigator"...
Page 36 Choose an adjustment result According to the software instructions, choose an adjustment result from the pull-down menu. Conﬁgure the monitor Click [Apply] to change the monitor color settings based on the selected adjustment result. A message will appear if the conﬁguration is completed. Tips •...
Page 37: Editing The Adjustment Result
The adjustment result can be edited. Tips • ColorNavigator can store up to twenty (20) calibration and twenty (20) emulation records. If the storage area of ColorNavigator is full and calibrates or emulates the monitor more, the following message will appear.
Page 38: Measurement A Monitor
5. Measurement a monitor 5. Measurement a monitor 5-1. Flow Diagram The software ﬂow, if choosing [Measure the monitor] on the startup window, is shown below.
Page 39: Measurement Procedure
5-2. Measurement procedure It is described based on the fact that one monitor is connected to Macintosh. To measure several monitors in a multiple monitor environment, refer to "7. USING COLORNAVIGATOR WITH MULTIPLE MONITOR ENVIRONMENT". Setup ColorNavigator Turn on both the monitor and the computer 30 minutes before emulation (= warming up) Disable the power managing function of them so they will not be in the power-save mode.
Page 40 Select a measurement device Select the proper measurement device for using ColorNavigator then click [OK]. Select a function When starting up ColorNavigator, the startup window will appear. Select "Adjust the monitor with the past adjustment record.". The measurement record list window will appear Up to twenty (20) measurement result are listed in it.
Page 41 Proceed with measurement in accordance with the instruction. ColorNavigator sequentially shows some patterns for measuring the monitor. Measurement takes approximately one minute. Conﬁrm the result and store it to ColorNavigator as a measurement record When the measurement has been completed, the result window will appear.
Page 42: Deleting A Measurement Result
5-3. Deleting a measurement result ColorNavigator can store up to twenty (20) measurement results. The oldest measurement result will automatically be replaced with new one if the storage area of ColorNavigator is full. To delete unnecessary measurement result manually, refer to the instructions as below.
Page 43: Advanced Functions (Target Measurement / Manual Adjustment)
Advanced functions (Target measurement / Manual adjustment) 6-1. Ambient Light Measurement / Paper White Measurement Some measurement devices can set the measurement results below for the target value on the calibration / emulation window. • Ambient light is measured and set to be the target coordinates of a white point. •...
Page 44 The ambient light measurement window will open. Attach the ambient light head to the measurement device About attaching, refer to the user's manual of the measurement device. Measure the ambient light Hold the measurement device as below, with keeping ambient light head side towards outside. Move it under the ambient light to be measured, and click [Measure].
Page 45 Procedure for Measuring Paper White The target value of a white point and the target brightness can be set by measuring the light that is reﬂected from the paper. NOTE • The following measurement device enables paper white measurement - X-RiteOPTIX /DTP94/X-RiteOPTIX Click [Measure the target...] on the conﬁguration window Select "EPSON Photo paper"...
Page 46 6. Advanced functions (Target measurement / Manual adjustment) The paper white measurement window will open. Measure the paper white Hold the measurement device as below, with keeping the sensor towards the paper. Move it approximately 25 cm away from the paper and maintain it parallel to the paper and click [Measure].
Page 47: Manual Adjustment
• The results of any adjustment to the 6 Colors will be saved in the ColorNavigator as adjustment data. The result of the 6 colors adjustment does not reﬂect the proﬁle made after calibration.
Page 48 Correct the brightness. Correct the black level. Set the monitor gamma. About L*, the selectable gamma value, refer to "About ColorNavigator". Change the hue and saturation of 6 colors. Adjust the hue of red, green, blue, cyan, magenta and yellow.
Page 49 Tips • The manual adjustment palette can move and can be adjusted with the image. • The numbers displayed on the left of the white point, brightness, black level are references. NOTE • The monitor gamma adjustment varies depending on a device. •...
Page 50: Using Colornavigator With Multiple Monitor Environment
USING COLORNAVIGATOR WITH MULTIPLE MONITOR ENVIRONMENT The ColorNavigator also has a capability to calibrate/emulate the system which several monitors are connected to a computer. Select a monitor to run the software while starting up ColorNavigator. NOTE • The functions such as calibration and generating a proﬁle are only available on the ColorEdge CG series monitors.
Page 51 Select a function on the startup window. The process for each function is the same as a single monitor environment. NOTE • Some selected monitors to activate ColorNavigator may limit the functions on the startup window.. Run ColorNavigator on the next monitor(s) When calibration has been completed, a completion message will appear.
Page 52: Error Message List
[] Attach the measurement device to the measurement window ﬁrmly. [] If operating the monitor while ColorNavigator is in active, the software operation may end in failure. [] It cannot be generated a proﬁle if the ﬁle name including "/".

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