Setup Guide
X-Rite i1Display
Retail and OEM
Rev. 1.2
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Introduction
CalMAN supports the X-Rite i1 Display colorimeter (Retail and OEM) for
measuring many display types, including CCFL, LED, plasma, and also front
and rear projectors. Renowned for its low light reading ability and its speed,
the X-Rite i1 Display is a good value for those on a budget.
Meter Diffuser
The i1 Display includes an attached white disk diffuser for use when taking
ambient light measurements or measuring direct light sources such as a
projector in direct view mode. In all other modes, the diffuser is not used.
The diffuser pops slightly away from the meter body and swings away from
the lens.
Meter Positioning
Flat Panels / Rear Projectors
The i1 Display should be positioned with the face of the meter squarely in
contact with the center of a flat panel or rear projector screen, to block
ambient light. The cable counterweight can be draped over the top of the
display to facilitate this.
Front Projectors
The i1 Display has a tripod mount (Figure 1) for use in non-contact mode, to
measure front projector screens. The i1 Display should be placed about three
feet (1 meter) back from the screen.
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Figure 1. i1 Display tripod mount.
The i1 Display should be placed along the line of sight from the main/central
viewing location, pointed at the center of the projector screen. In other
words, the i1 Display should measure the screen from the same angle that
the screen is normally viewed.
CalMAN Required Version
• CalMAN version 4.5 or newer
USB Driver
• No external drivers needed; meter is configured as a Windows HID
device.
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CalMAN Connection Procedure
1. Plug the i1 Display into a USB port. The built-in Windows HID driver will
be installed automatically.
2. On the Meter Settings page, click Find Meter.
3. On the Find Meters popup dialog:
o
Leave Com Port set to default.
o
Leave meter search options set to default.
o
Click Search.
CalMAN Meter Settings
Meter Mode (Target Display Type)
Select the Meter Mode that corresponds to the display backlight/pixel
technology that you wish to measure or calibrate.
LCD (CCFL)
LCD (CCFL Wide Gamut)
LCD (LED)
LCD (LED RGB)
LCD (LED Blue Green)
CRT
OLED
Plasma
Rear Projector (CRT)
Rear Projector (UHP)
Front Projector (CRT)
Front Projector (UHP)
Raw XYZ
Ambient Light - diffuser
Standard Exposure Mode
0.3 Seconds
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0.4 Seconds
0.5 Seconds
0.6 Seconds
0.7 Seconds
0.8 Seconds
0.9 Seconds
1 Second (default)
1.25 Seconds
1.5 Seconds
2 Seconds
Low Light Handler
When enabled, the low light handler averages multiple meter samples per
measurement, when measuring light levels below the specified Low Light
Trigger level.
Note: For better low light accuracy on many consumer TVs, the following Low
Light Handler options are recommended:
Low Light Handler: Enabled
Low Light Mode: 4 or 5 Seconds
Low Light Trigger: 1 cd/m
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About / Contact
About Portrait Displays
Portrait Displays, Inc., since 1993, is a leading application software provider
(ASP) for PC, smartphone, and tablet displays. The Portrait Displays team now
includes SpectraCal, the world’s leading provider of video display calibration
software. The combined companies offer value-added, feature-rich solutions
to both OEM display manufacturers and end users seeking improved accuracy
and manageability of their displays.
Portrait Displays, an Intel Capital Portfolio company, is a private corporation
with headquarters in Pleasanton, California, USA with representatives in
Europe, Taiwan, China, Japan, and Korea.
Contact Us
Submit a Technical Support Request:
http://calman.spectracal.com/techsupport.html
spectracal.com
sales@spectracal.com
+1-925-227-2700
Portrait Displays, Inc.
6663 Owens Drive
Pleasanton, CA 94588 USA
portrait.com
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