SpectraCal CalMAN RGB - Manual (Page 3)

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About CalMAN RGB
Introduction
Thank you for trusting CalMAN Software for your calibration solutions. CalMAN RGB is fast, easy to use, and
accurate – with step-by-step instructions included on each software page. With CalMAN RGB you will:
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Achieve images that appear rich and lifelike.
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Experience full detail throughout images – whether in bright light or shadow.
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Correct glaring or washed-out colors.
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Eliminate the bright blue tint typical of uncalibrated computer monitors.
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Maintain image accuracy as your monitor ages.
The following user guide provides everything you need to know about calibrating a computer monitor with
CalMAN RGB. If you have further questions after using this guide, please contact us at
[email protected] .
How Monitor Calibration Works
CalMAN RGB software communicates with SpectraCal’s pattern source software – CalMAN Client 3 – to place
reference patterns on your screen and measure them with a light meter. CalMAN RGB uses the measurements
taken by the light meter to detect color deficiencies in your monitor and correct them accordingly. The
calibration software judges monitor deficiencies by measuring their variance from a specific color standard, to
which all monitors should ideally adhere.
Our Software
CalMAN RGB provides three workflows to guide you through the calibration process:
Introduction – The Introduction workflow contains a software tutorial that explains the basics of using
CalMAN RGB, and includes a full overview of the software’s layout and navigational features. It is
useful to read through this workflow before calibrating a computer with CalMAN RGB.
Standard Monitor Calibration – The Standard Calibration provides a complete and automated
calibration for Mac or Windows computers (single or multiple monitors).
Advanced Monitor Calibration – The Advanced Calibration allows users to customize local or
networked monitor calibrations. It includes advanced controls for setting brightness, color-
temperature, backlight, and white balance. The advanced calibration also allows flexibility in setting
custom calibration targets and facilitates the creation of an ICC profile.
The workflows in CalMAN RGB can be accessed from the software’s welcome screen, or selected from the
software’s Main Menu under “Open Workflow Templates.”