Portrait Displays, Inc. - PerfectSuite Support

OSD Mode

OSD mode allows for easy access to any of the of the monitor settings. The tabs across the top of the control panel list the general description of the controls within that tab. Selecting the the tab displays a list of menu items. Any tab and submenu item can be randomly accessed for quick tuning of the monitor.

Control Definition

Undo - Restores the monitor value for the active control pane to its previous setting. If no change was made to the current control pane, undo will have no affect.

Reset - Restores the monitor value for the active control pane to its factory setting.

Pattern - Select the pattern button to view the adjustment image. Patterns automatically load in wizard mode.

+/- - Increases or decreases the monitor value by one unit for the current control pane.

Slider - Increases or decreases the monitor value for the current control pane.

? - Access to Help file: opens Help file using the default browser window

Close Box - Closes PerfectSuite Plus.

Display Tab Definition - Adjust

Brightness - Loads the Brightness instruction pane with slider control. Select the patterns button to load the adjustment image then use the slider to tune the brightness.

Contrast - Loads the Contrast instruction pane with slider control. Select the patterns button to load the adjustment image then use the slider to tune the contrast.

Image Adjust (this sub menu will not be visible if you are using the digital connection of your graphics card and monitor) - Loads the Pitch and Phase instruction pane with slider controls. Select the patterns button to load the adjustment image, then select Auto Adjust to use the manufacturer recommended settings. If there still appears to be movement in the patterns use the Pitch slider to reduce any noise on the screen. Next use the Phase slider to completely eliminate residual noise.

Sharpness - Adjust the slider bar to sharpen text, color and images on your display if you are at a Non-Preferred resolution. Sharpness cannot be adjusted when set at Preferred resolution.

Position (this sub menu will not be visible if you are using the digital connection of your graphics card and monitor) - Loads the Position instruction pane with control buttons. Select the patterns button to load the adjustment image then use the control buttons to position the grid so that all edges are visible.

Resolution - Select the Preferred button to set the display to the manufacturer's recommended settings. If your display is in any resolution over than Preferred the clarity of fonts and graphics will be compromised.

NOTE: The color calibration module requires the display to be set to the preferred resolution.

Display Tab Definition - Color

White Balance - To obtain accurate color select the Auto Adjust button to to bring up the White Balance pattern to self-calibrate the output of your graphics card to match the input of your display.

Color Temperature - Lists the supported color temperature presets and slider control. The display is capable of color temperatures of sRGB, 5000k, 5400k 6500k, 5700k, 9300k and User Color. The current setting is displayed in the status box below the slider.

NOTE: User Color - Adjust RGB button becomes available in User Color mode. Click on this button to load the primaries instruction pane with Red, Green, and Blue slider control. Select the patterns button to load the adjustment image, then use the color slider to increase or decrease the corresponding primary color.

Color Calibration - PerfectSuite Plus color calibration makes it possible to achieve sRGB color on your LCD. sRGB color is used to display images from websites as well as specifying a color matching technique to provide monitor and output device color that is consistent. PerfectSuite Plus color calibration is handled through an interactive series of targets to "dial in" the high, mid, and low tone colors. Once the process is complete, the user will experience accurate color representation of images within Windows and from the web.

NOTE: Selecting the Factory Default Preset in the File tab will disable color calibration.

Hue (available only on select models) - Adjusts the color tint on your display. Select the pattern button to load the adjustment image, then use the slider to adjust the color tint either towards red or blue.

Saturation (available only on select models) - Adjusts the the intensity of color (hue) on your display. More saturation provides bright and vivid color images, while less saturation shifts the intensity towards a shade of gray.

How to use PerfectSuite Plus Color Calibration

The color calibration will take about ten minutes to complete. PerfectSuite Plus color will go through a series of steps to produce sRGB color from your LCD. It is recommended to run the tutorial before starting color calibration to become familiar with the process. Start button will launch color calibration. Quick View loads two patterns to verify gray scale and color in both calibrated and uncalibrated state.

Adjust the display's height and tilt for normal viewing. Comfortably position yourself at the distance and viewing angle as you would for every day use. Do not change your viewing angle during the calibration process.

Look at the middle square in the color ring. It should appear neutral of any color. If the square appears to have color other than gray present, slowly drag the square toward the same color of the outer color ring until the tint is removed. Example: If the square has blue tint, click on the square and slowly drag it toward the outer blue portion of the ring. This will remove blue tint from the square.

Once the square appears to be neutral move the slider up and down until the square blends into the background. Some targets will not allow for the square to completely vanish into the background. You'll want to get as close to blending the foreground square into the background gray as possible. Alternate between removing tint from the square and using the slider to get the optimal results. Once complete select Next to move to the next target in the series. Repeat the steps until finished. Once the process is complete, the Preset Dialog will appear asking if you wish to save the desired results.

PerfectSuite Plus provides a color target to assist in verifying that color calibration was successful.

To launch the color targets

Select the QuickView button
PerfectSuite Plus will load the color target
To view a calibrated image select the View Calibrated button from the target (this will turn color calibration on) and then select the View Test Photo button
To compare this to an uncalibrated image select the View Uncalibrated button from the target (this will turn color calibration off) and then select the View Test Photo button

Calibrated Target

Uncalibrated Target

Display Tab Definition - Wizard

Wizard mode goes through a predefined step-by-step process with instructions and patterns for each monitor setting. Once the process is complete, you will be asked if you wish to save the settings as a preset. A preset can be called and used from the desktop or automatically each time the system is started.

To run to Wizard mode:

Launch PerfectSuite Plus
Select the Wizard tab
Select the Start Wizard button

Wizard Mode Adjustment Sequence

NOTE: The color calibration module requires the display to be set to the preferred resolution.

Image Adjust (this sub menu will not be visible if you are using the digital connection of your graphics card and monitor) - Loads the Pitch and Phase instruction pane, pattern, and slider controls. Select the AUTO button, then use the Pitch and Phase slider to completely eliminate residual noise.

Brightness - Loads the Brightness instruction pane, pattern, and slider control. Use the slider to tune the brightness in the darker image area.

Contrast - Loads the Contrast instruction pane, pattern, and slider control. Use the slider to tune the contrast.

Position (this sub menu will not be visible if you are using the digital connection of your graphics card and monitor) - Loads the Position instruction pane, pattern and control buttons. Use the control buttons to position the grid so that all edges are visible.

File - Loads the Preset pane for management of presets. The preset pane allows you to load the factory default preset to restore the monitor to the manufacturer recommended settings. In addition, presets can be saved for any combination of adjustments made with PerfectSuite Plus. For more information, go to the Preset section in the help file.

Display Tab Definition - Options

Auto Pivot - Auto Pivot automatically checks to see if the screen has been placed in a new orientation. When a new orientation is sensed, Auto Pivot will rotate the entire contents of the screen to support the new viewing mode.

Enable Auto Pivot - Default is off, manually rotation buttons are active. Check the box to enable automatic screen-image rotation.

0° Landscape - Rotates the screen to landscape mode (Default monitor configuration).

90° Portrait - Rotates the screen to portrait mode.

Preferences - Loads the Preferences Dialog Box. Preferences in use will have an "X" in the check box. To turn on or off any Preference, position t e cursor over the box and click.

Enable menu when right-clicking on desktop - Puts PerfectSuite Plus options in the right click context menu. To run PerfectSuite Plus, simply right click anywhere on the desktop

Enable task tray menu - Shows complete list of menu items for PerfectSuite Plus. When disabled, PerfectSuite Plus will still be in the task tray, but will only have the Exit option available to the user.

Run at startup - When checked, PerfectSuite Plus will launch each time the system is restarted regardless of whether a ViewSonic monitor is attached to the system. In laptop configurations, when the external monitor is undocked, it is recommended to uncheck this box to bypass launching PerfectSuite Plus when no display is attached. To enable PerfectSuite Plus you must either launch it from the desktop shortcut or from program files.

Enable power button lock - When checked, LCD display power will automatically turn on independent of power button when power is restored (e.g., power failure, etc.).

Select Language - PerfectSuite Plus can support up to 11 languages. The drop down will allow you to switch between the installed language and English.

Help - Loads the Help/Technical Support instruction pane. Help button will load the user manual (you must have found it you're here!) for PerfectSuite Plus. Technical Support button will open a link to an automated online Technical Support form and send it to Portrait Displays for resolution. Technical Support button requires an Internet connection to work.

Update - Loads the Update instruction pane. Check Update button will open a link to www.portrait.com and automatically check for the latest available version. Check Update button requires an Internet connection to work.

Asset ID - Loads the monitor information pane to provide manufacturing data of the display.

Version - Displays the version of PerfectSuite Plus and the means of communication with the monitor.

Input - Loads the input pane for easy selection between multiple sources for the display. Selecting a source that is not available will have no affect.

Display Tab Definition - File

Display Tab Definition - Plug-ins

Plug-ins - Plug-ins allow for additional functionality to be added to PerfectSuite Plus. If any plug-in is installed, selecting the Plug-in tab will display all plug-ins installed in PerfectSuite Plus.

Asset Management

In any local network or large enterprise, the importance of managing the client's hardware and software (assets) is instrumental in the total cost of ownership (TCO). Displays are viewed as an investment to the overall computing solution and require the same attention and management of the capital investment. PerfectSuite Plus Asset Management Plug-in is a console application that provides the IT Manger the necessary components to remotely access two types of controls: 1) viewing the asset and 2) controlling the asset.

To verify that Asset Management is installed correctly on the client:

Launch PerfectSuite Plus
Click on the Plug-ins tab
Select Asset Management from the list of installed plug-ins
Verify that Asset Management Status is set to Enabled. (if the pane states disabled, the asset management service failed to load)

Important! By default, the Asset Management Plug-In is not automatically installed with PerfectSuite Plus. To install this feature, check the "Plug-In Asset Management" box during the PerfectSuite Plus installation process. The optional Asset Management plug-in can also be added to your PerfectSuite Plus configuration at a later time by repeating this installation process.

Theft Deterrence

Your display has been enabled with Theft Deterrence. PerfectSuite Plus's theft deterrence minimizes theft or unauthorized relocation of the display. Theft deterrence does not prevent the display from being stolen, but hinders the operation of the display once it is removed from the host computer.

To enable Theft Deterrence, click on the Enable Theft button in PerfectSuite Plus Enter a personal identification number (PIN) and timer value for the display. The timer value allows for normal operation when a theft condition has occurred before displaying the theft warning message.

The following actions must occur for the the theft timer to be activated:

Both power and display cables must be removed from the display
The display is attached to a different computer

Once both actions occur, the monitor suspects theft and begins its countdown. If the correct PIN is not entered using PerfectSuite Plus, the display will enter theft mode and a large warning message will appear on the screen.

PerfectSuite Plus software provides a mechanism that allows for creating and storing the PIN to a secured web site for safe keeping. You should also keep your PIN information in a secure area away from your display for future reference. If you have forgotten your PIN and it is registered on the secured web site, you can retrieve it via e-mail.

To change your PIN or get a reminder, you must be connected to the Internet. Click on the link below and follow the simple instructions for changing or remembering your PIN.

https://pinreg.portrait.com

Context Sensitive Menu

Note: not supported under x64 Edition

To access the PerfectSuite Plus context sensitive menu, right-click on any vacant area of the desktop. If Enable Context Menu has been disabled in the Options>Preference the menu will not be visible.

Select Preset - Provides a list of predefined presets for immediate use.

Tune Display - Opens the PerfectSuite Plus control panel.

PerfectSuite Plus logo - Shows the version number of PerfectSuite Plus.

Task Tray Menu

To access the PerfectSuite Plus menu click on the icon in the task tray.

Help - Access to Help file: opens Help file using the default browser window

About - Displays detailed reference information: product version, release information, link to www.portrait.com

Check for Update - Opens link to www.portrait.com and automatically checks for the latest available version (requires an Internet connection to work)

Technical Support - Opens link to automated online Technical Support form (requires an Internet connection to work)

Exit - Closes PerfectSuite Plus and turns off background color calibration. To run PerfectSuite Plus either select PerfectSuite Plus from the Program menu or restart the system.

Specifications subject to change without notice. PerfectSuite Plus is a registered trademark of ViewSonic Corporation. Windows® is a registered trademark of Microsoft® Corp. Other trademarks are property of their respective holders.