LaCie CRT Monitor Calibration Software (initial settings)

I have the LaCie Blue Eye Vision colorimeter for my LaCie Monitor. Before calibration begins, I am asked to set the Gamma, degrees Kelvin and another variable (something like cd/m2 [but may not be exact because I am writing this from a location other than where my hardware resides]). There are no instructions on how to set these parameters and LaCie says they cannot provide any help. The colorimeter sets the monitor's (LaCie) profile. There are no 'default' settings for these three parameters. Can someone guide me through how to set these and what each one does to the monitor profile. Thank you......

On Thu, 8 Feb 2007 14:04:36 -0500, "Fruit2O" wrote:

I have the LaCie Blue Eye Vision colorimeter for my LaCie Monitor. Before calibration begins, I am asked to set the Gamma, degrees Kelvin and another variable (something like cd/m2 [but may not be exact because I am writing this from a location other than where my hardware resides]). There are no instructions on how to set these parameters and LaCie says they cannot provide any help. The colorimeter sets the monitor's (LaCie) profile. There are no 'default' settings for these three parameters. Can someone guide me through how to set these and what each one does to the monitor profile. Thank you......

I found that LaCie software to be more or less useless. I got better results with Adobe Gamma. I'd suggest you do yourself a favor and buy a thrid party calibrator. Ebay is your friend.

"Hi,
Please check your facts,
Regards."

I appreciateyour opinion (I really do) - but, even though I don't know how to correctly set the initial parameters on their driver, I got a monitor profile that works pretty good. Also, went back and checked it against Adobe Gamma and it was pretty close. I'm one of those people who wants to learn how to do 'better' all the time. Also, when I purchased the colorimeter, it cost me over $500 and, for that kind of money, I'm going to be stubborn and learn all I can about how to use it. Thanks.........

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On Thu, 8 Feb 2007 14:04:36 -0500, "Fruit2O" wrote:

I have the LaCie Blue Eye Vision colorimeter for my LaCie Monitor. Before calibration begins, I am asked to set the Gamma, degrees Kelvin and another
variable (something like cd/m2 [but may not be exact because I am writing this from a location other than where my hardware resides]). There are no instructions on how to set these parameters and LaCie says they cannot provide any help. The colorimeter sets the monitor's (LaCie) profile. There are no 'default' settings for these three parameters. Can someone guide me through how to set these and what each one does to the monitor profile. Thank you......

I found that LaCie software to be more or less useless. I got better results with Adobe Gamma. I'd suggest you do yourself a favor and buy a thrid party calibrator. Ebay is your friend.

"Hi,
Please check your facts,
Regards."

"Fruit2O" wrote in message

I have the LaCie Blue Eye Vision colorimeter for my LaCie Monitor. Before calibration begins, I am asked to set the Gamma, degrees Kelvin and another variable (something like cd/m2 [but may not be exact because I am writing this from a location other than where my hardware resides]). There are no instructions on how to set these parameters and LaCie says they cannot provide any help. The colorimeter sets the monitor's (LaCie) profile. There are no 'default' settings for these three parameters. Can someone guide me through how to set these and what each one does to the monitor profile. Thank you......

You paid real good money for the monitor plus the Calibration device, yet they won't offer any help in making settings.

Stikes me as being a pretty crappy deal.

The instructions which come with the Spyder 2, are very specific about how to make all those settings.

They are usually done with the Menu Buttons on the Monitor. Kelvin should be set to 6500, Gamma to 2.2. I don't know about the Cd/m thing cos i still use a CRT.

Roy G

Thanks - NOTE: I also use a CRT. Luckily, I am using 2.2 and 6500K (don't understand why though - wish I knew). Can you help here?

"Roy G" wrote in message

"Fruit2O" wrote in message

I have the LaCie Blue Eye Vision colorimeter for my LaCie Monitor. Before calibration begins, I am asked to set the Gamma, degrees Kelvin and another variable (something like cd/m2 [but may not be exact because I am writing this from a location other than where my hardware resides]). There are no instructions on how to set these parameters and LaCie says they cannot provide any help. The colorimeter sets the monitor's (LaCie) profile. There are no 'default' settings for these three parameters. Can someone guide me through how to set these and what each one does to the monitor profile. Thank you......

You paid real good money for the monitor plus the Calibration device, yet they won't offer any help in making settings.

Stikes me as being a pretty crappy deal.

The instructions which come with the Spyder 2, are very specific about how to make all those settings.

They are usually done with the Menu Buttons on the Monitor. Kelvin should be set to 6500, Gamma to 2.2. I don't know about the Cd/m thing cos i still use a CRT.

Roy G

"Fruit2O" wrote in message

Thanks - NOTE: I also use a CRT. Luckily, I am using 2.2 and 6500K (don't understand why though - wish I knew). Can you help here?
"Roy G" wrote in message

"Fruit2O" wrote in message

I have the LaCie Blue Eye Vision colorimeter for my LaCie Monitor. Before calibration begins, I am asked to set the Gamma, degrees Kelvin and another variable (something like cd/m2 [but may not be exact because I am writing this from a location other than where my hardware resides]). There are no instructions on how to set these parameters and LaCie says they cannot provide any help. The colorimeter sets the monitor's (LaCie) profile. There are no 'default' settings for these three parameters. Can someone guide me through how to set these and what each one does to the monitor profile. Thank you......

You paid real good money for the monitor plus the Calibration device, yet they won't offer any help in making settings.

Stikes me as being a pretty crappy deal.

The instructions which come with the Spyder 2, are very specific about how to make all those settings.

They are usually done with the Menu Buttons on the Monitor. Kelvin should be set to 6500, Gamma to 2.2. I don't know about the Cd/m thing cos i still use a CRT.

Roy G

Hi.

If it is a CRT, you need to adjust the Contrast & Brightness Settings also. The Spyder software puts up a grey step wedge, and the controls need to be adjusted so that all steps are visible.

Brightness sets the Blacks, Contrast sets the Whites.

I do not know why - I just know that it is so.
(clever ones - please don't bother explaining)

Roy G

Thanks - that's very helpful!!! I am away from home but will return by tonight or tomorrow. Then I'll be able to tell you what that other variable is (exactly). I'd really like to find out what it is and what to do with it. It is set, by default, to 100%. Also, what if I were to change the gamma to something other than 2.2 for a starting point? What would that do to the calibration? Same question for the degrees Kelvin? Thanks.......

"Roy G" wrote in message

"Fruit2O" wrote in message

Thanks - NOTE: I also use a CRT. Luckily, I am using 2.2 and 6500K (don't understand why though - wish I knew). Can you help here?
"Roy G" wrote in message

"Fruit2O" wrote in message

I have the LaCie Blue Eye Vision colorimeter for my LaCie Monitor. Before calibration begins, I am asked to set the Gamma, degrees Kelvin and another variable (something like cd/m2 [but may not be exact because I am writing this from a location other than where my hardware resides]). There are no instructions on how to set these parameters and LaCie says they cannot provide any help. The colorimeter sets the monitor's (LaCie) profile. There are no 'default' settings for these three parameters. Can someone guide me through how to set these and what each one does to the monitor profile. Thank you......

You paid real good money for the monitor plus the Calibration device, yet they won't offer any help in making settings.

Stikes me as being a pretty crappy deal.

The instructions which come with the Spyder 2, are very specific about how to make all those settings.

They are usually done with the Menu Buttons on the Monitor. Kelvin should be set to 6500, Gamma to 2.2. I don't know about the Cd/m thing cos i still use a CRT.

Roy G

Hi.

If it is a CRT, you need to adjust the Contrast & Brightness Settings also. The Spyder software puts up a grey step wedge, and the controls need to be adjusted so that all steps are visible.

Brightness sets the Blacks, Contrast sets the Whites.

I do not know why - I just know that it is so.
(clever ones - please don't bother explaining)

Roy G