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How do I use Auto Blending to calibrate a display?

Topic

  • How do I adjust modules using SNAP calibration?
  • How do I use Auto Blending to calibrate a display?

Environment

  • Product Family: Billboards, Video, Message Displays
  • Product: DVX/RTX-1103, DVX/RTX-2101, DVX/RTX-2102, DB-6400, DB-6500, DB-66, BLD, DXB, GS6
  • Components:
    • Processors
      • VIP-5160 f/w 2017.10.09-b2119 (Jan 2018) or newer
      • VP/DI-6000 - rev 9.2 (Feb 2018) or newer
    • Modules
      • PL52/53 (Antaios G2, Athena, Hermes) - micro rev 0x11b0, epld rev 0x1150 (Dec 2017 display f/w package 2017.12-5-6c95af06) or newer         
      • PL55 (Hyperion, Mercury) - currently only supported with an engineering released firmware (will be available in an upcoming release)
  • Control System:

Steps

  1. Log into the device.
    • If possible perform connection from a computer on the same local network as the VIP, DI, or VP.
  2. Click the Calibration tab.
  3. Click Start under "Auto Blending".
    • Note:  If you receive an error such as "Auto blending is not supported.", it is possible that firmware revisions or hardware other than those listed in the article environment are being used.
  4. Click Start under "Session Options".
    • If there is more than 1 output configured, you can select the output you would like to calibrate prior to clicking Start.
  5. Select the color you would like to calibrate from the "Pattern" drop down and click Preview while keeping in mind the following button behavior:
        • Preview - applies settings to the modules.
        • Store - saves preview settings onto modules, settings will be retained over power cycles.
        • Clear Preview - removes preview settings from the modules.
        • Clear Stored - reverts display to factory calibration.
  6. Wait for the Progress bar to show complete.
    • If you like the results click Store.
    • If you do not like the results click Clear Preview and perform standard module calibration.
  7. Repeat above steps for each additional color you would like to calibrate until all are calibrated.

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