HCFR Monitor calibration software

[Brian G]

I'm using a Colormunki Display monitor calibrator, with the manufacturer supplied software.
I've selected the "Don't adjust monitor when ambient light changes" mode.
All works fine and I am happy with the results.
However, one thing I find slightly annoying is that when the computer is on, a white LED in the ColorMunki measuring unit flashes about once every 15 seconds when the system is running.
This is a little annoying and is slightly distracting when I'm working.
The question is, does anyone know if this flashing LED can be disabled?

Another question is, I read on another forum, a mention of HCFR monitor calibration software, is this worth switching to?
If so what benefits does it offer and will it stop my flashing white LED?

 

[Pookeyhead]

However, one thing I find slightly annoying is that when the computer is on, a white LED in the ColorMunki measuring unit flashes about once every 15 seconds when the system is running.
This is a little annoying and is slightly distracting when I'm working.
The question is, does anyone know if this flashing LED can be disabled?

Err... why not just unplug it and put it away until you next need to calibrate?

 

[Brian G]

What an interesting concept!
I'd assumed that the colorimeter needed to be plugged in for the system to operate.

 

[Pookeyhead]

Nope

Only if you are using the ambient light measuring facility... otherwise, just unplug it.

We have 28 monitors in our digital darkroom. You think we bought 28 calibrators?


Once the calibrator has created and written the .icm file, the software loads it into the GPU's LUT when you boot.

You only need to plug it in when you recalibrate.. around once a month, or once every 200 hours use... or whichever comes first.

 

[arad85]

a mention of HCFR monitor calibration software, is this worth switching to?

HC = Home Cinema. HCFR is for adjusting your screens for video rather than calibrating your monitor/graphics card combination (yes, you can use it to do both, but you need to know what you are doing). If you want an open source monitor calibrator, look at Argyll...

 

[Brian G]

Thanks David and Andy
I just wasn't sure about disconnecting the colorimeter once the calibration was completed and saved.
The only reason I mentioned HCFR was if it could disable the flashing white LED on the colorimeter, I'm quite happy with the calibration results I'm getting with the Colormunki software, and they closely match our (calibrated) club projector.
I don't enable the ambient light correction software option, since I think it's likely to cause more confusion than keeping everything the same.

I've got the Colormunki software set to remind me to recalibrate every 21 days, so I presume that, even if I disconnect the colorimeter, I will still get the reminder.

 

[Pookeyhead]

I've got the Colormunki software set to remind me to recalibrate every 21 days, so I presume that, even if I disconnect the colorimeter, I will still get the reminder.

Yes.. once you've calibrated, and if you're not using the ambient light feature, the calibrator is literally doing nothing except drawing power from a USB socket for no reason Unplug it, coil up the cable neatly, and put it away somewhere safe until you next need it.


PS. You're much better off with the Color Munki software.

 

[Brian G]

Yes.. once you've calibrated, and if you're not using the ambient light feature, the calibrator is literally doing nothing except drawing power from a USB socket for no reason Unplug it, coil up the cable neatly, and put it away somewhere safe until you next need it.

I shall do just that, One less thing to collect dust on the desk top.
Thanks very much for clarifying the situation.
I was more concerned about "burning out" the flashing LED than any power consumption issues.
I know LED's have an extremely long life, but it is finite, so I don't want to shorten it unnecessarily.

PS. You're much better off with the Color Munki software.

Yes. As I said, I'm quite happy with it and the results are fine.