VPixx Technologies X-Rite i1Display Pro User manual

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X-Rite i1Display Pro (VPX-ACC-8010)
User Manual
Version 1.0

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IMPORTANT
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constantly evolving marketplace, client requests or to adapt to new progress or constraints in engineering or
manufacturing technology. The information contained in this document may change without prior notice.
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Product/company names mentioned in this document are the trademarks of their respective owners.
VIEWPixx, DATAPixx, PROPixx, are registered Trademarks of VPixx Technologies Inc. I1Display Pro is a registered
trademark of X-Rite.
For more information about our company and products, visit our Web site at www.vpixx.com
For information, comments or suggestions, please contact us by e-mail at [e-mail]
Our offices are located at:
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Version History of this document
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P.Kakos
v1.0 release
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents ..................................................................................................................................................................2
Table of Figures.....................................................................................................................................................................3
Overview.................................................................................................................................................................................4
WARNING - SAFETY INFORMATION & PRECAUTIONS............................................................................................................4
Compliance Information.........................................................................................................................................................5
For European Countries......................................................................................................................................................5
For the United States of America .......................................................................................................................................5
For Canada..........................................................................................................................................................................6
Declaration of RoHS Compliance........................................................................................................................................6
General specifications ............................................................................................................................................................7
Measuring modes ...............................................................................................................................................................7
Specifications......................................................................................................................................................................8
Optics specification.............................................................................................................................................................8
Measurement Performance ...............................................................................................................................................8
i1Display Pro installation ........................................................................................................................................................9
Cable installation ................................................................................................................................................................9
Device detection.................................................................................................................................................................9
Software Installation Instructions for Mac OS X.....................................................................................................................9
Driver and Software Installation Instructions for Windows.................................................................................................10
Software support..................................................................................................................................................................11
Ambient diffuser and arm installation..................................................................................................................................11
Ambient light measurement.............................................................................................................................................12
Monitor measurement .....................................................................................................................................................14
Projector measurement ...................................................................................................................................................17
vputil Software Tool .............................................................................................................................................................20
Warranty...............................................................................................................................................................................21

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Table of Figures
FIGURE 1 X-RITE I1DISPLAY PRO COLORIMETER .......................................................................................................................................7
FIGURE 2 I1DISPLAY COMPONENTS ..........................................................................................................................................................7
FIGURE 3 VPIXX TOOLS SETUP WIZARD ..................................................................................................................................................10
FIGURE 4 AMBIENT DIFFUSER AND ARM ................................................................................................................................................11
FIGURE 5 AMBIENT DIFFUSER ARM ROTATION PROCEDURE .................................................................................................................11
FIGURE 6 ROTATING AMBIENT DIFFUSER ARM ......................................................................................................................................12
FIGURE 7 SNAPPING AMBIENT DIFFUSER ARM OVER OPTICS ................................................................................................................12
FIGURE 8 AMBIENT DIFFUSER POINTING UPWARDS ..............................................................................................................................13
FIGURE 9 LIFTING UP ON AMBIENT DIFFUSER ARM ...............................................................................................................................14
FIGURE 10 ROTATING AMBIENT DIFFUSER ARM TO REAR POSITION .....................................................................................................14
FIGURE 11 SNAPPING AMBIENT DIFFUSER ARM INTO PLACE.................................................................................................................15
FIGURE 12 SLIDING DOWN THE COUNTERWEIGHT ................................................................................................................................15
FIGURE 13 MOUNTING THE DEVICE ON YOUR DISPLAY..........................................................................................................................16
FIGURE 14 EXAMPLE OF FINAL POSITIONING .........................................................................................................................................16
FIGURE 15 LIFTING UP THE AMBIENT DIFFUSER ARM ............................................................................................................................17
FIGURE 16 ROTATING THE AMBIENT DIFFUSER ARM HALFWAY TOWARDS REAR POSITION.................................................................18
FIGURE 17 POSITIONING THE DEVICE IN FRONT OF THE PROJECTOR ....................................................................................................18
FIGURE 18 ALIGNING THE DEVICE OPTICS WITH THE CENTER OF THE PROJECTOR SCREEN ..................................................................19
FIGURE 19 VPUTIL APPLICATION MAIN SCREEN .....................................................................................................................................20

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Overview
This manual provides installation, usage and maintenance information for the i1Display Pro colorimeter.
For technical questions or product support information, do not hesitate to contact the VPixx support team by phone or
by sending an E-mail at [e-mail]
WARNING - SAFETY INFORMATION & PRECAUTIONS
•Place the ambient diffuser over the optics when not in use. The ambient diffuser will prevent dust or dirt from
accumulating on the lens.
•If cleaning is required, first use a lens blower brush to remove loose dust. Then GENTLY wipe the lens with a soft
lint-free cloth.
•Always use and store the device between 10° C to 35° C at 20% to 80% relative humidity (non-condensing).
All colorimeters must be protected from prolonged exposure to humidity and direct light. After each use, place
the i1Display Pro in its protective case. Failure to do so may result in the colorimeter requiring premature
recalibration.
Never use water, solvents or detergents to clean the lens or body of the device as these may cause damage
or deformation.
By creating your MyVPixx account on the VPixx Technologies website, you will have access to additional
product documentation, demos, source code examples and the latest firmware and software drivers.

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Compliance Information
For European Countries
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Manufacturer’s Name: X-Rite, Incorporated
Authorized Representative: X-Rite, Incorporated
Siemensstraße 12b • 63263 Neu-Isenburg • Germany
Phone:[phone] • Fax: [phone]
Model Name: i1Display
Directive(s) Conformance: EMC 2004/108/EC and LV 2006/95/EC
To remain CE compliant, only CE compliant parts should be used with this product. Maintaining CE compliance also
requires proper cable and cabling techniques. VPixx Technologies will not retest systems or components that have been
modified by customers.
The following information is only for EU member states:
The mark shown to the left is in compliance with the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment directive
2012/19/EU (WEEE). The mark indicates the requirement NOT to dispose of the equipment as unsorted
municipal waste. For more information call VPixx Technologies Inc. or email us at [e-mail]
For the United States of America
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of
the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference
to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged
to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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For Canada
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
Declaration of RoHS Compliance
This product has been designed and manufactured in compliance with Directive 2002/95/EC of the
European Parliament and the Council on restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in
electrical and electronic equipment (RoHS Directive).

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General specifications
The i1Display Pro colorimeter features an advanced, high-end optical system with custom-designed filters. It provides a
near perfect match to the color perception of the human visual system, delivering superior color measurement results.
i1Display Pro supports all modern display technologies, including LED backlight and wide gamut displays. It is spectrally
calibrated, making it fully field upgradeable to support future display technologies.
Figure 1 X-Rite i1Display Pro colorimeter
An innovative Swiss-engineered design makes the i1Display Pro much more affordable than previous generations of
colorimeters. The i1Display Pro connects to your computer over a USB interface, allowing your own software to initiate
automated measurements and acquire data. Software support includes a low-level ANSI C API as well as
MATLAB/Octave and Python libraries for use under Mac OS X, Microsoft Windows and Linux.
1: Ambient Diffuser Arm
2: Ambient Diffuser
Figure 2 i1Display components
Measuring modes
•Ambient Light Measurement
•Emissive Light Measurement
•Projector Measurement

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Specifications
• Color accurate measuring of all modern display types
• Contact or non-contact display measurement modes
• Ability to measure projector screens
• Capability to measure ambient light (color and illuminance)
• Specifically designed for modern LCD display technologies
including CCFL, White LED, RGB LED, and Wide Gamut display technologies
Optics specification
• Number of Channels: 3
• Measurement area (in contact): 24 mm diameter circle
• Acceptance angle: ± 5 degrees (at half max)
• Luminance Measurement Range: 0.1 cd/m2 to 1,000 cd/m2
• Minimum measurement integration time: 0.1 sec / measurement @ 100 cd/m2
• Maximum measurement integration time: 6 sec / measurement @ 0.10 cd/m2
• Effective Mesurement Primaries: CIE Standard (1931) Observer
• Ambient measurement angle: 160 degrees cosine response
• Ambient illuminance measurement range: 0.5 lm/m2 to 5,000 lm/m2
Measurement Performance
• Accuracy: Illuminant A under X-Rite’s standard measurement conditions
o Color = ± 0.004 x, y @ 100 cd/m2
o Luminance = ± 4.0% @ 100 cd/m2
• Short-term repeatability: Illuminant A under X-Rite’s standard measurement conditions
o Color = ± 0.001 x, y @ 100 cd/m2
o Luminance = ± 1.0% @ 100 cd/m2

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i1Display Pro installation
Cable installation
Connect the USB cable between the X-Rite i1Display Pro and your computer.
Device detection
Your computer should detect the X-Rite i1Display Pro and prompt you for the installation procedure. On a Mac OS X
system, no driver is required; under Microsoft Windows, a driver must be installed for the X-Rite i1Display Pro.
Software Installation Instructions for Mac OS X
Insert the CD labeled “VPixx Technologies Software/Documentation” in your CD/DVD reader and copy the Software
Tools for MAC folder into the OS X or Linux user folder.
In the Software Tools for MAC folder can be found documentation, drivers, libraries and low level C API. By using the
vputil application you can configure and operate your device on a basic level.
For more information on VPixx software tools, please refer to the VPixx Software Tools user manual.
For more information on calibrating with the X-Rite i1Display Pro, please refer to the VPixx Calibration
user manual.

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Driver and Software Installation Instructions for Windows
These instructions are for Windows 7. Installation under Windows Vista, XP or Windows 8 is similar, but not necessarily
identical.
Insert the CD labeled “VPixx Technologies Software/Documentation” in your CD/DVD reader. In Software Tools for
Windows, run the setup.exe application. When the following box appears, click Next and follow the instructions.
Figure 3 VPixx Tools Setup Wizard
A shortcut of vputil.exe is copied on the Windows desktop as well as the Program Files, in the VPixx Technologies folder;
documentation, drivers, libraries and low level C API folders are copied. By using the vputil application you can
configure and operate your device on a basic level.
Once the installation is complete, the VPixx Technologies folder is located under C:\Program Files\
For more information on VPixx software tools, please refer to the VPixx Software Tools user manual on
MyVPixx.
For more information on calibrating with the X-Rite i1Display Pro, please refer to the VPixx Calibration user
manual on MyVPixx.

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Software support
VPixx Software Tools include a low-level ANSI C API as well as Psychtoolbox MATLAB / Octave and Python libraries for
Mac OS X, Windows XP, Windows 7, Windows 8 and Linux. In addition, the X-Rite i1Pro is directly supported by the
VPixx high-level application.
We strongly recommend you create your MyVPixx account by visiting:
http://vpixx.com/register/
By registering, you will have access to the latest software versions, demos and user manuals to support all your VPixx
products.
Ambient diffuser and arm installation
The ambient diffuser arm snaps into place over the measurement optics. Be sure to lift up on the ambient diffuser arm
before attempting to rotate it into different measurement positions.
Figure 4 Ambient diffuser and arm
Figure 5 Ambient diffuser arm rotation procedure

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Ambient light measurement
For ambient light measurements follow this procedure:
1. Rotate the ambient diffuser arm until the diffuser is positioned over the optics.
Figure 6 Rotating ambient diffuser arm
2. Press down on the ambient diffuser arm until it snaps into place over the optics.
Figure 7 Snapping ambient diffuser arm over optics

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3. Position the device on your work surface next to your display with the ambient diffuser pointing upwards.
Figure 8 Ambient diffuser pointing upwards
Run the vputil software for display measurement and start the measurement process in the application.
For more information on vputil software tools, please refer to the VPixx Software Tools user manual on
MyVPixx.
For more information on calibrating with the X-Rite i1Display Pro, please refer to the VPixx Calibration
user manual on MyVPixx.

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Monitor measurement
For display measurements, follow this procedure:
1. Lift up on the ambient diffuser arm.
Figure 9 Lifting up on ambient diffuser arm
2. Rotate the ambient diffuser arm to the rear position.
Figure 10 rotating ambient diffuser arm to rear position

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3. Ambient diffuser arm will snap into place when located in rear position.
Figure 11 Snapping ambient diffuser arm into place
4. To adjust the position of the counterweight, depress the button on the counterweight while simultaneously
sliding down the counterweight to the desired location.
Figure 12 Sliding down the counterweight

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5. To mount the device on your display, position the optics in contact with the center of your display. Then
position the USB cable and counterweight behind your display.
Figure 13 Mounting the device on your display
6. Adjust the position of the counterweight according to the size of your display. Ensure that the foam pad on the
front of the device sits flat on your display.
Figure 14 Example of final positioning

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Run the vputil software for display measurement and start the measurement process in the application.
For more information on vputil software tools, please refer to the VPixx Software Tools user manual on
MyVPixx.
For more information on calibrating with the X-Rite i1Display Pro, please refer to the VPixx Calibration
user manual on MyVPixx.
Projector measurement
For projector measurements, follow this procedure:
1. Lift up on the ambient diffuser arm.
Figure 15 Lifting up the ambient diffuser arm

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2. Rotate the ambient diffuser arm halfway towards rear position.
Figure 16 Rotating the ambient diffuser arm halfway towards rear position
3. Use the ambient diffuser arm as a stand and position the device on a table in front of the projector screen.
Figure 17 Positioning the device in front of the projector
A threaded tripod mount is also available, on the bottom of the device, for use with a tripod.

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4. Rotate the device up or down and pivot left or right until the device optics point towards the center of the
projector screen. For best results, position the device as close to the projector screen as possible and set room
lighting to the intended viewing conditions.
Figure 18 Aligning the device optics with the center of the projector screen
Run the vputil software for display measurement and start the measurement process in the application.
For more information on vputil software tools, please refer to the VPixx Software Tools user manual on
MyVPixx.
For more information on calibrating with the X-Rite i1Display Pro, please refer to the VPixx Calibration
user manual on MyVPixx.