JVC Calibration Software V6&V7 For 2015 Models (X9000,X7000,X5000,RS400,RS500,RS600)
As the new version of the software only works with the new models, I decided to create a new thread. I will try to organize it better later as I'm running out of time right now.
DISCLAIMER: When you save the first calibration, the software creates two files: one is a backup file before any changes are made, the other is a your first calibration. Make sure that you save the backup file (with INIT in the name) in a safe place, as restoring that file is the only way to go back to factory settings. A factory reset in the service menu doesn't reverse the autocal changes. These changes are PERMANENT. The only way to go back is to restore a previous calibration file, and restoring the init file is the only way to go back to factory settings. I know that I say to read the manual, but if you don't and corrupt your projector, please don't complain here! This software makes some LOW LEVEL changes, everything in this thread is done under your responsibility. If you don't want to take the risk, hire a professional or don't run this software.
IMPORTANT NOTE: please don't PM me about any of this, post in the thread, there are many other contributors to this thread, you will get a faster answer and it will benefit everyone. Also, please read all the documents linked above (user manual, original thread for V5) and at least the recap posts below as well before asking a question. Chance is that one of these will contain the answer. Thanks!
Supported meters:
At the moment (21 December 2015), the only supporter meters are the Spyder 4 Pro and Elite. A user confirmed that the Spyder TV also worked, at least for the V6 version of the software. JVC have announced they intention to support the Spyder 5, but we don't know when this will happen, or which models will be supported. [EDIT: New version 7 supports the Spyder 5 (Elite/Pro/Express), in addition to the Spyder 4 (Elite/Pro) with V6, link below updated].
Here are a few useful links:
If you're looking for the JVC Autocal Software and calibration thread for the new native JVC 4K models (RS1000/2000/3000/NX5/NX7/NX9), please google "JVC Autocal Software V11" or "JVC projectors Autocal Software V11" and click "show more results" at the bottom of the page if the page on the JVC Autocal V11 doesn't show up.
See posts 9 and 10 for HDR and SDR BT2020 settings and calibration, and this post for an updated procedure: https://www.avsforum.com/forum/24-d...-x5000-rs400-rs500-rs600-62.html#post53734897
See posts 11 and 12 for a comparison between one Spyder 4 Pro and one Spyder 5 Pro https://www.avsforum.com/forum/24-d...000-x5000-rs400-rs500-rs600.html#post39729554
Info on HDR settings, official BT2020 colour profile and f/w update: http://www3.jvckenwood.com/english/...0r_xc6890r_xc5890r_rs600_rs500_rs400_uhd.html
JVC download page for V6 and V7 (2015 models) software & user manual NEW SOFTWARE VERSION V7 with Spyder 5 support, V6.01 still has to be used with Spyder 4: http://www3.jvckenwood.com/english/...0r_xc6890r_xc5890r_rs400_calibrationsoft.html
JVC download page for V5 (2014 models) software & user manual: http://www3.jvckenwood.com/english/...80_xc5880_rs67_rs57_rs49_calibrationsoft.html
Screen adjustment mode table: http://www3.jvckenwood.com/english/projector/screen/
Initial thread for V5 / 2014 models (lots of useful info as the software is very similar): https://www.avsforum.com/forum/24-d...00-usd-msrp/1493203-jvc-auto-calibration.html
Some specific posts in that thread:
Harry's recap: https://www.avsforum.com/forum/24-d...3203-jvc-auto-calibration-3.html#post24486923
Manni's recap: https://www.avsforum.com/forum/24-d...3203-jvc-auto-calibration-7.html#post35130186
How to set-up the HD Fury Linker to disable HDR auto-detection in the JVCs and have the option to enable the dynamic iris in HDR (also without having the PJ forcing Gamma D or a specific user preset when HDR is detected)
https://www.avsforum.com/forum/24-d...000-x7000-owners-thread-704.html#post50839617
Decoding the HDR metadata information for each title using the Linker or the Integral:
https://www.avsforum.com/forum/24-d...000-x7000-owners-thread-768.html#post51600913
Using the HDFury Vertex to switch automatically between SDR and different HDR calibrations on 2015/2017/2018 models (initial release V1.0)
https://www.avsforum.com/forum/24-d...000-x7000-owners-thread-909.html#post55097696
Using the HDFury Vertex to switch automatically between 3D, x.v.color, SDR, HLG and different HDR calibrations on 2015/2017/2018 models (latest release V3.1)
https://www.avsforum.com/forum/24-d...000-x7000-owners-thread-559.html#post55408090 (includes latest Dolby Cinema Emulation and HLG curves)
[EDIT 02-02-18: this is also where to get the latest Dolby Cinema Emulation curves, as well as a brighter and a darker set and a separate version implementing BT2390 in the low end for brighter shadow details.]
Quick How To to control the JVC Projectors from MadVR:
https://www.avsforum.com/forum/24-d...-x5000-rs400-rs500-rs600-55.html#post55519234
Other links and FAQ:
VARIOUS
Cine4home JVC Autocal review: http://translate.google.com/transla...rierung/JVC_X-Serie_Autokalibrierung_X500.htm
What is the INIT backup file, what does it save and what are the other backup files:
https://www.avsforum.com/forum/24-d...-x5000-rs400-rs500-rs600-21.html#post44964306
JVC Autocal with Spyder vs external 3D LUT (eecolor, radiance) and i1d3: https://www.avsforum.com/forum/24-d...0-x5000-rs400-rs500-rs600-2.html#post40044458
How to check the accuracy of a Spyder followed by discussion about meter accuracy:
https://www.avsforum.com/forum/24-d...203-jvc-auto-calibration-12.html#post39218994
@Chad B's method and tools for creating a custom gamut to correct the errors of your specific Spyder unit and improve the Autocal results (needs a more accurate meter, at least an i1d3/C6, preferably an i1pro2 or better spectro):
https://www.avsforum.com/forum/24-d...-x5000-rs400-rs500-rs600-49.html#post50950289
Slightly modified Chad B method to Autocal SDR Rec-709 and HDR BT2020:
https://www.avsforum.com/forum/24-d...-x5000-rs400-rs500-rs600-53.html#post51480801
Modified Chad B method to Autocal HDR BT2020 and create custom targets for BT2020:
https://www.avsforum.com/forum/24-d...-x5000-rs400-rs500-rs600-63.html#post53770137
Resolving the mystery of the fluctuating brightness after running an Autocal, and how to optimize brightness:
https://www.avsforum.com/forum/24-d...203-jvc-auto-calibration-14.html#post40263266
Why you need 45mn warm-up time before calibrating:
https://www.avsforum.com/forum/24-d...011-new-range-jvc-2014-a-53.html#post23924726
How to position the meter in pictures (thanks to @Dr. Spankenstein):
https://www.avsforum.com/forum/24-d...-x5000-rs400-rs500-rs600-82.html#post55057468
GENERIC GAMMA
Adjusting color temp using the manual gamma controls in the PJ (3-bands) or with the JVC software (11 points): https://www.avsforum.com/forum/24-d...0-x5000-rs400-rs500-rs600-5.html#post42145897
Using the manual "old style" 11 point parametric gamma controls in the JVC software vs using the 3-band gamma controls in the projector after an autocal: https://www.avsforum.com/forum/24-d...-x5000-rs400-rs500-rs600-10.html#post43480434
Saving the gamma curve after modification using the JVC software: https://www.avsforum.com/forum/24-d...-x5000-rs400-rs500-rs600-12.html#post43587882
HDR GAMMA / BT2020
HDR 101: Quick Summary on the state of HDR on the JVCs by Stevenjw and Stranger89 as of Feb 21 17:
https://www.avsforum.com/forum/24-d...000-x7000-owners-thread-716.html#post50943577
Do you need to rerun the gamma autocal for the BT2020 profile?
https://www.avsforum.com/forum/24-d...-x5000-rs400-rs500-rs600-10.html#post43424994
Do I need to rerun a gamma calibration for gamma D?
https://www.avsforum.com/forum/24-d...-x5000-rs400-rs500-rs600-10.html#post43424994
More info on the Rec-2020F/NF and Rec-709F/NF custom profiles (see below as well):
https://www.avsforum.com/forum/24-d...0-x5000-rs400-rs500-rs600-3.html#post40573498 and https://www.avsforum.com/forum/24-d...-x5000-rs400-rs500-rs600-21.html#post45042946 as well as https://www.avsforum.com/forum/24-d...000-x5000-rs400-rs500-rs600.html#post39729530
PQ GAMMA Calibration
[EDIT 02-02-18: most of the information below is obsolete. The only curves of mine that I recommend using are those included in the JVC Macro Pack for the Vertex. Of course feel free to use curves provided by others if they work better for you]
HDR Calibration on the JVCs using a multiplier to scale the charts:
https://www.avsforum.com/forum/24-d...000-x7000-owners-thread-685.html#post50601673
Creating a custom gamma calibration for PQ Gamma to replace Gamma D: https://www.avsforum.com/forum/24-d...000-x7000-owners-thread-685.html#post50609353
How to import a custom gamma profile:
https://www.avsforum.com/forum/24-d...000-x7000-owners-thread-686.html#post50609841
Screenshot of layout used to calibrate a custom PQ Gamma in Calman and calibration report:
https://www.avsforum.com/forum/24-d...000-x7000-owners-thread-687.html#post50651417
Explanation of the various options to deal with Gamma in HDR and report on what's needed from JVC (as of 02/11/17): https://www.avsforum.com/forum/24-d...000-x7000-owners-thread-688.html#post50666657
More details on shaping the PQ Curve and explanation of the custom gamma file name convention:
https://www.avsforum.com/forum/24-d...000-x7000-owners-thread-691.html#post50703857
Details about the new curves in low lamp and quick calibration steps (how to create a custom curve):
https://www.avsforum.com/forum/24-d...000-x7000-owners-thread-693.html#post50732729
Details on adjusting the roll-off
https://www.avsforum.com/forum/24-d...000-x7000-owners-thread-699.html#post50801481
A details on highlights clipping and adjusting the roll-off
https://www.avsforum.com/forum/24-d...000-x7000-owners-thread-742.html#post51278577
Wookii's quick start guide on using Arve's tool (master branch):
https://www.avsforum.com/forum/24-d...000-x7000-owners-thread-718.html#post50960289
New parameters for Arve's tool and three new curves:
https://www.avsforum.com/forum/24-d...000-x7000-owners-thread-745.html#post51341121
Quick explanation of some parameters of Arve's tool:
https://www.avsforum.com/forum/24-d...000-x7000-owners-thread-804.html#post52585441
Zombie10K's screenshots to explain the parameters in the wip branch (thanks Jason):
https://www.avsforum.com/forum/24-d...000-x7000-owners-thread-749.html#post51382465
Latest thoughts on latest curves and low-res version for 130-135nits peakY (800nits max brightness virtual):
https://www.avsforum.com/forum/24-d...000-x7000-owners-thread-748.html#post51376393
Setting brightness in HDR, avoiding a raised black floor and resolving the DI mystery
https://www.avsforum.com/forum/24-d...000-x7000-owners-thread-745.html#post51346873
Using the clipping highlights feature in Arve's tool (wip branch) (thanks @lovingdvd !)
https://www.avsforum.com/forum/24-d...000-x7000-owners-thread-749.html#post51379057
More details on setting brightness in HDR and details regarding the requested testing
https://www.avsforum.com/forum/24-d...000-x7000-owners-thread-749.html#post51385929
Javs' screenshot comparison SDR BT2020 vs Standard HDR vs Custom Gamma
https://www.avsforum.com/forum/24-d...000-x7000-owners-thread-752.html#post51410633
Dolby Vision Cinema Emulation curves (peakY at 107nits for those who can target 95-115nits peak brightness) included in the Vertex JVC Macro pack (the Vertex is only necessary to switch between the curves automatically according to content, you can use the curves by themselves
https://www.avsforum.com/forum/24-d...000-x7000-owners-thread-559.html#post55408090
Projector black floor vs content black floor in HDR
https://www.avsforum.com/forum/24-d...000-x7000-owners-thread-755.html#post51435529
@lovingdvd 's setup guide to create a custom curve (wip branch) Thanks Ric!
https://www.avsforum.com/forum/24-d...000-x7000-owners-thread-759.html#post51467921
Using the new bbi/bbo parameters (wip branch only) and parameters for a slightly updated 800nits curve:
https://www.avsforum.com/forum/24-d...000-x7000-owners-thread-762.html#post51507889
Hard clipping at 4000nits vs hard clipping at 2750nits: what difference?
https://www.avsforum.com/forum/24-d...000-x7000-owners-thread-763.html#post51536881
Changes and explaining the plot info in the threaded branch (supersedes the wip branch):
https://www.avsforum.com/forum/24-d...000-x7000-owners-thread-773.html#post51663985
HDR High Lamp vs HDR Low Lamp calibrations and impact on color volume
https://www.avsforum.com/forum/24-d...000-x7000-owners-thread-836.html#post53730585
Custom Gamma Curves to download:
EDIT 02-02-18: I've deleted all the old curves as they were really old. The only curves I still prove are those in the Vertex JVC Macro pack.
I'm using the jvc tool to create custom curves provided here by Arve (thanks a million Arve, you're a star!). Details in this post: https://www.avsforum.com/forum/24-d...000-x7000-owners-thread-701.html#post50819409
Anyone who wants proper custom curves, learn to use Arve's tool or ask a competent calibrator to do it for you.
Wookii has made a great quick start guide on using Arve's tool: https://www.avsforum.com/forum/24-d...000-x7000-owners-thread-718.html#post50960289
@Dominic Chan has generated manual curves follwoing BT2390. They are targeting 86nits and 130nits. Very good shadow detail.
https://www.avsforum.com/forum/24-d...000-x7000-owners-thread-575.html#post55640884
To install the provided custom curves you need to use the import/export option from the main menu of the JVC Autocal, select gamma data (*.jgd), select the custom gamma profile you want to import the file into, click on "import", select the file you want to load and once the file is loaded, select start
To enable them, select the same custom gamma profile you imported the custom gamma file into, then select "import" as correction value. All the usual gamma settings (picture tone, dark gamma, bright gamma) are locked and greyed out. This is normal. It's a limitation of the custom gamma curves.
It is highly recommended to run a JVC Autocal (gamma+color) at the lamp/iris setting you are going to use so that the RGB balance is done for your HDR mode. This won't correct your custom gamma curve, but as the custom curves below only change white, the RGB balance remains untouched.
PLEASE DO NOT PM me about all this, I don't have the time to answer. Read all the posts linked in the section, and if you still have questions ask them in this thread (I don't participate anymore but there are lots of competent users to help) or in the JVC Owners thread for the RS500 (Which I follow when I can). Others will help there as well.
Good luck!
MORE HELP
You've done your homework, read the manuals, the first posts and all the links above, but still don't get good results. Here are a few tips that might help: https://www.avsforum.com/forum/24-d...-x5000-rs400-rs500-rs600-24.html#post46040009
POTENTIAL ISSUES WITH AUTOCAL
Potential raised levels issue near black after a JVC Autocal when targeting a power gamma curve: detailed report here https://www.avsforum.com/forum/24-d...-x5000-rs400-rs500-rs600-26.html#post46081417
Second report and solutions for the potential raised levels near black with a power gamma calibration: https://www.avsforum.com/forum/24-d...-x5000-rs400-rs500-rs600-28.html#post46137081
Why I stopped contributing to this thread as much as I used to, courtesy of Andreas21: https://www.avsforum.com/forum/24-d...-x5000-rs400-rs500-rs600-28.html#post46172857
Color profiles to download:
[EDIT: note that JVC have now provided an official BT2020 profile, identical to the Rec2020F below. Check the links for the new software at the top of the post to download the official BT2020 profile].
[EDIT 12/09/17: I've attached all the color profiles in a ZIP at the end of this post as the Dropbox links are dead.]
1) Rec-709NF (the profile I've used for my first calibration below):
This is a standard rec-709 profile (with standard coordinates and without the filter), but you get much better results calibrating this custom profile once uploaded to the projector than calibrating one of the existing presets, even fairly good ones like natural.
For example, standard after a JVC autocal will still be oversaturated and won't track perfectly.
This rec-709 profile, once uploaded into a custom profile slot and after an autocal should be very close and should also track very well.
You only need to create custom colour profiles with custom targets to compensate for possible errors in the meter. Otherwise a custom profile with standard targets is all you need.
Here is a version with the filter enabled for those who would like to try to see if the filter allows them to get better black levels:
Rec-709F:
2) DCI/P3: these profiles were made using the standard coordinates provided for DCI in the JVC Software. When you import it in a custom profile slot, make sure you select the filter version if you have one on your model. It also works with a model without a filter, although of course it doesn't reach as far. [EDIT: there is no consumer content using DCI. All UHD consumer content use the BT2020 container therefore should use a BT2020 profile.]
The profile with the filter will engage the filter automatically when a user profile with this colour profile is called.
DCI-P3F (with filter):
DCI-P3NF (no filter):
On my X500, I get around 85% of P3 with the DCI-P3NF custom preset, and it tracks very well up to 75% sat.
Like the rec-709 profiles, this profile tracks better if you autocal it after importing it.
3) Rec2020: these profiles were created using standard rec-2020 coordinates, as rec2020, unlike DCI-P3, isn't an option in the software. [EDIT: there is now an official BT2020 profile from JVC, see link to HDR settings and f/w update at the top of the post. It should be identical to mine but I haven't checked yet.] [EDIT2: confirmed, they are identical]
Same, pick up the version you want to use depending on whether your model has a filter or not. You can also select a version without the filter to use in a model with the filter if you want to try to reach as far as possible without losing too much brightness.
REC-2020F (with filter):
REC-2020NF (no filter):
I haven't done extensive tests with this one but it seems to be working fine.
Like the rec-709 profiles, this profile tracks better if you autocal it after importing it.
As the new version of the software only works with the new models, I decided to create a new thread. I will try to organize it better later as I'm running out of time right now.
DISCLAIMER: When you save the first calibration, the software creates two files: one is a backup file before any changes are made, the other is a your first calibration. Make sure that you save the backup file (with INIT in the name) in a safe place, as restoring that file is the only way to go back to factory settings. A factory reset in the service menu doesn't reverse the autocal changes. These changes are PERMANENT. The only way to go back is to restore a previous calibration file, and restoring the init file is the only way to go back to factory settings. I know that I say to read the manual, but if you don't and corrupt your projector, please don't complain here! This software makes some LOW LEVEL changes, everything in this thread is done under your responsibility. If you don't want to take the risk, hire a professional or don't run this software.
IMPORTANT NOTE: please don't PM me about any of this, post in the thread, there are many other contributors to this thread, you will get a faster answer and it will benefit everyone. Also, please read all the documents linked above (user manual, original thread for V5) and at least the recap posts below as well before asking a question. Chance is that one of these will contain the answer. Thanks!
Supported meters:
At the moment (21 December 2015), the only supporter meters are the Spyder 4 Pro and Elite. A user confirmed that the Spyder TV also worked, at least for the V6 version of the software. JVC have announced they intention to support the Spyder 5, but we don't know when this will happen, or which models will be supported. [EDIT: New version 7 supports the Spyder 5 (Elite/Pro/Express), in addition to the Spyder 4 (Elite/Pro) with V6, link below updated].
Here are a few useful links:
If you're looking for the JVC Autocal Software and calibration thread for the new native JVC 4K models (RS1000/2000/3000/NX5/NX7/NX9), please google "JVC Autocal Software V11" or "JVC projectors Autocal Software V11" and click "show more results" at the bottom of the page if the page on the JVC Autocal V11 doesn't show up.
See posts 9 and 10 for HDR and SDR BT2020 settings and calibration, and this post for an updated procedure: https://www.avsforum.com/forum/24-d...-x5000-rs400-rs500-rs600-62.html#post53734897
See posts 11 and 12 for a comparison between one Spyder 4 Pro and one Spyder 5 Pro https://www.avsforum.com/forum/24-d...000-x5000-rs400-rs500-rs600.html#post39729554
Info on HDR settings, official BT2020 colour profile and f/w update: http://www3.jvckenwood.com/english/...0r_xc6890r_xc5890r_rs600_rs500_rs400_uhd.html
JVC download page for V6 and V7 (2015 models) software & user manual NEW SOFTWARE VERSION V7 with Spyder 5 support, V6.01 still has to be used with Spyder 4: http://www3.jvckenwood.com/english/...0r_xc6890r_xc5890r_rs400_calibrationsoft.html
JVC download page for V5 (2014 models) software & user manual: http://www3.jvckenwood.com/english/...80_xc5880_rs67_rs57_rs49_calibrationsoft.html
Screen adjustment mode table: http://www3.jvckenwood.com/english/projector/screen/
Initial thread for V5 / 2014 models (lots of useful info as the software is very similar): https://www.avsforum.com/forum/24-d...00-usd-msrp/1493203-jvc-auto-calibration.html
Some specific posts in that thread:
Harry's recap: https://www.avsforum.com/forum/24-d...3203-jvc-auto-calibration-3.html#post24486923
Manni's recap: https://www.avsforum.com/forum/24-d...3203-jvc-auto-calibration-7.html#post35130186
How to set-up the HD Fury Linker to disable HDR auto-detection in the JVCs and have the option to enable the dynamic iris in HDR (also without having the PJ forcing Gamma D or a specific user preset when HDR is detected)
https://www.avsforum.com/forum/24-d...000-x7000-owners-thread-704.html#post50839617
Decoding the HDR metadata information for each title using the Linker or the Integral:
https://www.avsforum.com/forum/24-d...000-x7000-owners-thread-768.html#post51600913
Using the HDFury Vertex to switch automatically between SDR and different HDR calibrations on 2015/2017/2018 models (initial release V1.0)
https://www.avsforum.com/forum/24-d...000-x7000-owners-thread-909.html#post55097696
Using the HDFury Vertex to switch automatically between 3D, x.v.color, SDR, HLG and different HDR calibrations on 2015/2017/2018 models (latest release V3.1)
https://www.avsforum.com/forum/24-d...000-x7000-owners-thread-559.html#post55408090 (includes latest Dolby Cinema Emulation and HLG curves)
[EDIT 02-02-18: this is also where to get the latest Dolby Cinema Emulation curves, as well as a brighter and a darker set and a separate version implementing BT2390 in the low end for brighter shadow details.]
Quick How To to control the JVC Projectors from MadVR:
https://www.avsforum.com/forum/24-d...-x5000-rs400-rs500-rs600-55.html#post55519234
Other links and FAQ:
VARIOUS
Cine4home JVC Autocal review: http://translate.google.com/transla...rierung/JVC_X-Serie_Autokalibrierung_X500.htm
What is the INIT backup file, what does it save and what are the other backup files:
https://www.avsforum.com/forum/24-d...-x5000-rs400-rs500-rs600-21.html#post44964306
JVC Autocal with Spyder vs external 3D LUT (eecolor, radiance) and i1d3: https://www.avsforum.com/forum/24-d...0-x5000-rs400-rs500-rs600-2.html#post40044458
How to check the accuracy of a Spyder followed by discussion about meter accuracy:
https://www.avsforum.com/forum/24-d...203-jvc-auto-calibration-12.html#post39218994
@Chad B's method and tools for creating a custom gamut to correct the errors of your specific Spyder unit and improve the Autocal results (needs a more accurate meter, at least an i1d3/C6, preferably an i1pro2 or better spectro):
https://www.avsforum.com/forum/24-d...-x5000-rs400-rs500-rs600-49.html#post50950289
Slightly modified Chad B method to Autocal SDR Rec-709 and HDR BT2020:
https://www.avsforum.com/forum/24-d...-x5000-rs400-rs500-rs600-53.html#post51480801
Modified Chad B method to Autocal HDR BT2020 and create custom targets for BT2020:
https://www.avsforum.com/forum/24-d...-x5000-rs400-rs500-rs600-63.html#post53770137
Resolving the mystery of the fluctuating brightness after running an Autocal, and how to optimize brightness:
https://www.avsforum.com/forum/24-d...203-jvc-auto-calibration-14.html#post40263266
Why you need 45mn warm-up time before calibrating:
https://www.avsforum.com/forum/24-d...011-new-range-jvc-2014-a-53.html#post23924726
How to position the meter in pictures (thanks to @Dr. Spankenstein):
https://www.avsforum.com/forum/24-d...-x5000-rs400-rs500-rs600-82.html#post55057468
GENERIC GAMMA
Adjusting color temp using the manual gamma controls in the PJ (3-bands) or with the JVC software (11 points): https://www.avsforum.com/forum/24-d...0-x5000-rs400-rs500-rs600-5.html#post42145897
Using the manual "old style" 11 point parametric gamma controls in the JVC software vs using the 3-band gamma controls in the projector after an autocal: https://www.avsforum.com/forum/24-d...-x5000-rs400-rs500-rs600-10.html#post43480434
Saving the gamma curve after modification using the JVC software: https://www.avsforum.com/forum/24-d...-x5000-rs400-rs500-rs600-12.html#post43587882
HDR GAMMA / BT2020
HDR 101: Quick Summary on the state of HDR on the JVCs by Stevenjw and Stranger89 as of Feb 21 17:
https://www.avsforum.com/forum/24-d...000-x7000-owners-thread-716.html#post50943577
Do you need to rerun the gamma autocal for the BT2020 profile?
https://www.avsforum.com/forum/24-d...-x5000-rs400-rs500-rs600-10.html#post43424994
Do I need to rerun a gamma calibration for gamma D?
https://www.avsforum.com/forum/24-d...-x5000-rs400-rs500-rs600-10.html#post43424994
More info on the Rec-2020F/NF and Rec-709F/NF custom profiles (see below as well):
https://www.avsforum.com/forum/24-d...0-x5000-rs400-rs500-rs600-3.html#post40573498 and https://www.avsforum.com/forum/24-d...-x5000-rs400-rs500-rs600-21.html#post45042946 as well as https://www.avsforum.com/forum/24-d...000-x5000-rs400-rs500-rs600.html#post39729530
PQ GAMMA Calibration
[EDIT 02-02-18: most of the information below is obsolete. The only curves of mine that I recommend using are those included in the JVC Macro Pack for the Vertex. Of course feel free to use curves provided by others if they work better for you]
HDR Calibration on the JVCs using a multiplier to scale the charts:
https://www.avsforum.com/forum/24-d...000-x7000-owners-thread-685.html#post50601673
Creating a custom gamma calibration for PQ Gamma to replace Gamma D: https://www.avsforum.com/forum/24-d...000-x7000-owners-thread-685.html#post50609353
How to import a custom gamma profile:
https://www.avsforum.com/forum/24-d...000-x7000-owners-thread-686.html#post50609841
Screenshot of layout used to calibrate a custom PQ Gamma in Calman and calibration report:
https://www.avsforum.com/forum/24-d...000-x7000-owners-thread-687.html#post50651417
Explanation of the various options to deal with Gamma in HDR and report on what's needed from JVC (as of 02/11/17): https://www.avsforum.com/forum/24-d...000-x7000-owners-thread-688.html#post50666657
More details on shaping the PQ Curve and explanation of the custom gamma file name convention:
https://www.avsforum.com/forum/24-d...000-x7000-owners-thread-691.html#post50703857
Details about the new curves in low lamp and quick calibration steps (how to create a custom curve):
https://www.avsforum.com/forum/24-d...000-x7000-owners-thread-693.html#post50732729
Details on adjusting the roll-off
https://www.avsforum.com/forum/24-d...000-x7000-owners-thread-699.html#post50801481
A details on highlights clipping and adjusting the roll-off
https://www.avsforum.com/forum/24-d...000-x7000-owners-thread-742.html#post51278577
Wookii's quick start guide on using Arve's tool (master branch):
https://www.avsforum.com/forum/24-d...000-x7000-owners-thread-718.html#post50960289
New parameters for Arve's tool and three new curves:
https://www.avsforum.com/forum/24-d...000-x7000-owners-thread-745.html#post51341121
Quick explanation of some parameters of Arve's tool:
https://www.avsforum.com/forum/24-d...000-x7000-owners-thread-804.html#post52585441
Zombie10K's screenshots to explain the parameters in the wip branch (thanks Jason):
https://www.avsforum.com/forum/24-d...000-x7000-owners-thread-749.html#post51382465
Latest thoughts on latest curves and low-res version for 130-135nits peakY (800nits max brightness virtual):
https://www.avsforum.com/forum/24-d...000-x7000-owners-thread-748.html#post51376393
Setting brightness in HDR, avoiding a raised black floor and resolving the DI mystery
https://www.avsforum.com/forum/24-d...000-x7000-owners-thread-745.html#post51346873
Using the clipping highlights feature in Arve's tool (wip branch) (thanks @lovingdvd !)
https://www.avsforum.com/forum/24-d...000-x7000-owners-thread-749.html#post51379057
More details on setting brightness in HDR and details regarding the requested testing
https://www.avsforum.com/forum/24-d...000-x7000-owners-thread-749.html#post51385929
Javs' screenshot comparison SDR BT2020 vs Standard HDR vs Custom Gamma
https://www.avsforum.com/forum/24-d...000-x7000-owners-thread-752.html#post51410633
Dolby Vision Cinema Emulation curves (peakY at 107nits for those who can target 95-115nits peak brightness) included in the Vertex JVC Macro pack (the Vertex is only necessary to switch between the curves automatically according to content, you can use the curves by themselves
https://www.avsforum.com/forum/24-d...000-x7000-owners-thread-559.html#post55408090
Projector black floor vs content black floor in HDR
https://www.avsforum.com/forum/24-d...000-x7000-owners-thread-755.html#post51435529
@lovingdvd 's setup guide to create a custom curve (wip branch) Thanks Ric!
https://www.avsforum.com/forum/24-d...000-x7000-owners-thread-759.html#post51467921
Using the new bbi/bbo parameters (wip branch only) and parameters for a slightly updated 800nits curve:
https://www.avsforum.com/forum/24-d...000-x7000-owners-thread-762.html#post51507889
Hard clipping at 4000nits vs hard clipping at 2750nits: what difference?
https://www.avsforum.com/forum/24-d...000-x7000-owners-thread-763.html#post51536881
Changes and explaining the plot info in the threaded branch (supersedes the wip branch):
https://www.avsforum.com/forum/24-d...000-x7000-owners-thread-773.html#post51663985
HDR High Lamp vs HDR Low Lamp calibrations and impact on color volume
https://www.avsforum.com/forum/24-d...000-x7000-owners-thread-836.html#post53730585
Custom Gamma Curves to download:
EDIT 02-02-18: I've deleted all the old curves as they were really old. The only curves I still prove are those in the Vertex JVC Macro pack.
I'm using the jvc tool to create custom curves provided here by Arve (thanks a million Arve, you're a star!). Details in this post: https://www.avsforum.com/forum/24-d...000-x7000-owners-thread-701.html#post50819409
Anyone who wants proper custom curves, learn to use Arve's tool or ask a competent calibrator to do it for you.
Wookii has made a great quick start guide on using Arve's tool: https://www.avsforum.com/forum/24-d...000-x7000-owners-thread-718.html#post50960289
@Dominic Chan has generated manual curves follwoing BT2390. They are targeting 86nits and 130nits. Very good shadow detail.
https://www.avsforum.com/forum/24-d...000-x7000-owners-thread-575.html#post55640884
To install the provided custom curves you need to use the import/export option from the main menu of the JVC Autocal, select gamma data (*.jgd), select the custom gamma profile you want to import the file into, click on "import", select the file you want to load and once the file is loaded, select start
To enable them, select the same custom gamma profile you imported the custom gamma file into, then select "import" as correction value. All the usual gamma settings (picture tone, dark gamma, bright gamma) are locked and greyed out. This is normal. It's a limitation of the custom gamma curves.
It is highly recommended to run a JVC Autocal (gamma+color) at the lamp/iris setting you are going to use so that the RGB balance is done for your HDR mode. This won't correct your custom gamma curve, but as the custom curves below only change white, the RGB balance remains untouched.
PLEASE DO NOT PM me about all this, I don't have the time to answer. Read all the posts linked in the section, and if you still have questions ask them in this thread (I don't participate anymore but there are lots of competent users to help) or in the JVC Owners thread for the RS500 (Which I follow when I can). Others will help there as well.
Good luck!
MORE HELP
You've done your homework, read the manuals, the first posts and all the links above, but still don't get good results. Here are a few tips that might help: https://www.avsforum.com/forum/24-d...-x5000-rs400-rs500-rs600-24.html#post46040009
POTENTIAL ISSUES WITH AUTOCAL
Potential raised levels issue near black after a JVC Autocal when targeting a power gamma curve: detailed report here https://www.avsforum.com/forum/24-d...-x5000-rs400-rs500-rs600-26.html#post46081417
Second report and solutions for the potential raised levels near black with a power gamma calibration: https://www.avsforum.com/forum/24-d...-x5000-rs400-rs500-rs600-28.html#post46137081
Why I stopped contributing to this thread as much as I used to, courtesy of Andreas21: https://www.avsforum.com/forum/24-d...-x5000-rs400-rs500-rs600-28.html#post46172857
Color profiles to download:
[EDIT: note that JVC have now provided an official BT2020 profile, identical to the Rec2020F below. Check the links for the new software at the top of the post to download the official BT2020 profile].
[EDIT 12/09/17: I've attached all the color profiles in a ZIP at the end of this post as the Dropbox links are dead.]
1) Rec-709NF (the profile I've used for my first calibration below):
This is a standard rec-709 profile (with standard coordinates and without the filter), but you get much better results calibrating this custom profile once uploaded to the projector than calibrating one of the existing presets, even fairly good ones like natural.
For example, standard after a JVC autocal will still be oversaturated and won't track perfectly.
This rec-709 profile, once uploaded into a custom profile slot and after an autocal should be very close and should also track very well.
You only need to create custom colour profiles with custom targets to compensate for possible errors in the meter. Otherwise a custom profile with standard targets is all you need.
Here is a version with the filter enabled for those who would like to try to see if the filter allows them to get better black levels:
Rec-709F:
2) DCI/P3: these profiles were made using the standard coordinates provided for DCI in the JVC Software. When you import it in a custom profile slot, make sure you select the filter version if you have one on your model. It also works with a model without a filter, although of course it doesn't reach as far. [EDIT: there is no consumer content using DCI. All UHD consumer content use the BT2020 container therefore should use a BT2020 profile.]
The profile with the filter will engage the filter automatically when a user profile with this colour profile is called.
DCI-P3F (with filter):
DCI-P3NF (no filter):
On my X500, I get around 85% of P3 with the DCI-P3NF custom preset, and it tracks very well up to 75% sat.
Like the rec-709 profiles, this profile tracks better if you autocal it after importing it.
3) Rec2020: these profiles were created using standard rec-2020 coordinates, as rec2020, unlike DCI-P3, isn't an option in the software. [EDIT: there is now an official BT2020 profile from JVC, see link to HDR settings and f/w update at the top of the post. It should be identical to mine but I haven't checked yet.] [EDIT2: confirmed, they are identical]
Same, pick up the version you want to use depending on whether your model has a filter or not. You can also select a version without the filter to use in a model with the filter if you want to try to reach as far as possible without losing too much brightness.
REC-2020F (with filter):
REC-2020NF (no filter):
I haven't done extensive tests with this one but it seems to be working fine.
Like the rec-709 profiles, this profile tracks better if you autocal it after importing it.