SpectraCal TVLogic XVM and LEM Series Monitors - Manual

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TVLogic XVM / LEM Series Monitors
CalMAN Setup Guide
CalMAN takes advantage of the internal 3D LUT feature for the TVLogic XVM and LEM series
monitors to calibrate the monitor with a 17x17x17 10-bit 3D cube lookup table (LUT). This setup
guide assists you in calibrating an XVM or LEM series monitor with the CalMAN Color Cube workflow.
Recommended CalMAN Workflow:
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Color Cube (3D LUT)
Required XVM / LEM Series Monitor Firmware:
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Version 3.5 or newer
XVM / LEM Series Monitor Control Connection:
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Null modem 9-pin female to female serial cable
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If a USB to serial adapter is required, the FTDI adapter available from SpectraCal is
recommended, as it includes a data buffer for superior data integrity at high communication
rates.
http://commercial.spectracal.com/store/accessories/calman-certified-usb-to-serial-
adapter.html
CalMAN 3D LUT Monitor Calibration Options
There are two optional methods, outlined below, to create and load an optimized 3D LUT monitor
calibration file into one of the TVLogic XVM / LEM series monitors.
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Option A – Direct-Load 3D LUT: With this method, CalMAN automatically creates an
optimized monitor calibration 3D LUT. CalMAN then directly loads the LUT into the
connected TVLogic XVM / LEM series monitor.
Note: CalMAN also automatically saves a copy of the LUT file in its LUTs directory.
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Option B – Software LUT File: With this method, CalMAN automatically creates an optimized
monitor calibration 3D LUT and saves it to a computer file in a user-selected location. The
LUT file can then be manually loaded into the XVM / LEM series monitor, using the TVLogic
LutManager software.