Datacolor Spyder3 Elite User Manual

Set Brightness and Contrast to Factory Default
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Usual Setting
For
the simplest, and often best, calibration, set the Brightness and Contrast controls of the display device to
their Factory Default settings. If there are no default settings available, 50% contrast, and 100% brightness
are typical starting points.
The Purpose of This Step
LCD MONITORS
Brightness and Contrast controls on LCD displays do not work the same as those
controls do on CRT displays. Testing of various displays has shown that adjusting
these controls away from their Factory Default values may affect the display in
undesirable ways.
Adjusting these controls on LCD displays can lead to reduction in dynamic range and
distortion of the Tonal Response Curve.
PROJECTORS
Brightness and Contrast controls are not of much use on projectors, where brightness
is affected by distance from the screen, and black is effected by ambient light levels.
Adjusting these controls away from their Factory Default values can lead to reduction
in dynamic range and other
harmful effects.
The Long Answer
It is important to reset these controls to their Factory Default values. Even if you
intend to experiment with adjusting these controls to other settings, please begin by
resetting them to defaults, as this is the best starting point.

Datacolor Spyder3 Elite Specifications

General

Brand	Datacolor
Model	Spyder3 Elite
Category	Measuring Instruments
Language	English