Calibrate monitor with SpyderX Elite
Important in advance, who has completely spent in his OSD menu of the monitor, which should absolutely reset everything to factory settings before the calibration! In my case I choose the expert console, who wants can also go with the assistant function (step by step) the way. You can also calibrate multiple monitors to the same level, that’s a very nice thing, then the picture looks about the same everywhere! Before I start, one more thing. Those who have the option to adjust the brightness and colors R/G/B via the OSD should activate the “RGB slider” under the settings (File –> Settings –> Advanced settings). Why? Coming soon!
And on Next…
Modern LCD monitors have a white backlight, it should fit out at most with the setting. If in doubt, please check the WWW! (I haven’t tested OLED yet, so I can’t give any information on that)
And continue with the expert console…
In my case, I chose the D65 (international standard) in conjunction with sRGB. Gray balance = better. Do not measure room lighting, who wants to do that should use the SpyderX later permanently as ambient sensor! If the room is too bright or too dark, the calibration will not really fit as desired. But it’s up to you!
And then we’re off. The whole process takes about 5 minutes and at the end an ICC profile is created and automatically stored under the Windows “Display Settings”. If you want, you can create profiles especially for AdobeRGB, DCI-P3, etc. and then switch comfortably.
Tip from me, stored the date of calibration. This makes it easier and clearer! In addition, you can be reminded when the next calibration should take place. For normal home use, monthly is enough. The professionals calibrate much more often!
At the end you can see a comparison before and after. You can see a difference in any case. Unfortunately, I can’t get that across to you at all. Content looks different on every display, which is why we have these standards, so you can see the creator’s intent exactly as it was intended. Watch the same video on different devices (uncalibrated) and you will be amazed!
What else you need to know:
Ok, now explained as simply as possible… All connoisseurs, please be merciful to me! A calibration of this type adjusts the monitor’s deviation by means of software adjustment of colors, etc., so that the image is reproduced as accurately as possible. (“No” oversaturation of colors, gamma curve, white point, etc.) Therefore it is important if you have the possibility to adjust the R/G/B colors (white point D65) and the brightness (nits or cd/m²) on the screen. The less interpolation needed, the better!
By the way, you can find your ICC profiles here: Win-key –> Color management (just start typing) and Enter
Or you can do it like this: Win-Key + E –> enter the link at the top of the window: C:WindowsSystem32spooldriverscolor
Attention: Not every application is supported or supports ICC profiles. Thus, deviations may still occur. If you don’t want this, you have to perform a real manual calibration. Unfortunately, not every monitor supports this. Yes, yes, the exceptions…
Settings for the calibration of the LG 27GL850
(D65; sRGB; 180 nits, Gamma 2.2)
I think now it is clear why you need the R/G/B slider? Without this activation – you cannot adjust the white point via the OSD on the monitor. If you have a LG 27GL850, please have a look at my settings and feel free to use my ICC profile. Download here:
The ICC profile must go here: C:WindowsSystem32spooldriverscolor
Measurement after calibration
The color space coverage has not changed, does not work. Either the panel can handle 82% Rec.2020 or not. The LG 27GL850 can’t do it, that’s for sure!
The white point D65 is now hit much better and the colors are also displayed more accurately. You can see this in the Delta E. I’ve already said something about the rest.
Let’s close the fast forward of today. Last page please!
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