XM310K Calibration Guide
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Option 3: Volumetric Calibration Using LightSpace or CalMAN
3A: LIGHTSPACE
Pre-Calibration Steps
Monitor Settings
Before starting calibration please set all gain, bias, and rotary knob controls back to default.
From the COLOR menu on the monitor set COLOR SYSTEM to LightSpace and set the LUT MODE to your
choice of Normal or Advanced. LightSpace is compatible with both modes and will automatically detect and load
the correct LUT size and format for your LUT MODE. PLEASE NOTE: Dynamic Luminance (modulated back-
light) operation is ONLY supported in Normal LUT Mode. The monitor will automatically enter Normal LUT Mode
if Dynamic Luminance Mode is selected. See the monitor user manual for details on Normal vs. Advanced LUT
Mode operation.
Next, set the GAMUT selection on the monitor to match the color space you plan on calibrating (e.g. Rec709, P3,
etc.) Then set the LUMINANCE MODE to the desired setting. Numerical selections such as 100,200,400,800,1000
are static Backlight selections. For Dynamic Backlight operation set the Luminance Mode to Dynamic. If cali-
brating in Dynamic Luminance Mode it is strongly suggested that you have the monitor set to Peak Optimized
Modulation (Video Menu) and that test patches are set to L30, L32, or 10% window sizes.
The last monitor menu selection to consider is the RANGE selection. The RANGE setting on the monitor should
be set to match the output range of your test pattern generator source. For example, if using Resolve as your test
pattern generator with Resolve set to Video Range the monitor should also be set to Video Range. A mismatch
between your test pattern generator output range and your monitor’s RANGE setting will lead to an incorrect
calibration result.
Warm-up
A warm-up period of 30 minutes is suggested before starting calibration. For proper warm-up please set the mon-
itor to the LUMINANCE MODE selection you plan on using and send the monitor a test signal. L30 or L32 (9% to
10% screen area) size test patches are suggested for warmup, calibration, and QC.If using Dynamic Luminance
Mode a 100nit test patch is suggested for warmup.
Connecting the monitor to your network
After the monitor has been turned on connect the display’s ethernet port to your local network. The display will
obtain an IP address via DHCP. If your display fails to obtain an IP address, please unplug the ethernet cable,
reboot the monitor, and connect the ethernet cable only after the display has completed its boot cycle. The as-
signed IP address can be seen from the monitor’s SYSTEM menu. Take note of this IP address as you will need
it to connect LightSpace to the display.
