Sharp NEC Display Solutions
MultiProfiler

ReadMe Information for Windows

Version 1.2.00 - build 130904 - September 4 2013

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About MultiProfiler

MultiProfiler is designed as a companion to NEC MultiSync PA and new P Series monitors. It provides complete control over the powerful and sophisticated technology in these models in an easy-to-use application.

NEC MultiSync PA Series monitors feature a custom-designed color processor called the SpectraView Engine. This sophisticated processor, combined with internal luminance, temperature and time monitoring of the monitor, and individual characterization and calibration of each unit during production, results in an unparalleled level of color control, accuracy and stability.

The wide color gamut and high-contrast LCD panel used on the monitor, coupled with the SpectraView Engine, provide the utmost in versatility; from the ability to accurately emulate colorspaces such as AdobeRGB and sRGB, to performing printer output emulations using ICC Profiles and internal 3D Look Up Tables.

MultiProfiler uses a two-way communications link with the display monitor to perform adjustments. Two different methods of communications are possible:

1. DDC/CI (Display Data Channel - Command Interface) - Communicates via the video graphics adapter and normal video cable. No extra cables are necessary. Support is required in the video graphics display driver in order to provide this functionality. This communications link is an industry standard developed by VESA (Video Electronics Standards Association).

2. USB (Universal Serial Bus) - Communicates with the display via a USB connection from the host PC. A USB cable must be connected between the host PC and one of the upstream USB ports on the display. The display will also function as a USB hub.

MultiProfiler will automatically default to using the USB connection, if available, when it is first run. To switch between USB and DDC/CI communication links, click the Display Configuration icon (next to the display list at the bottom of the main window), and then select the desired connection method from the list of monitors.

Using MultiProfiler

The MultiProfiler application is accessed from the Windows Start menu > Sharp NEC Display Solutions > MultiProfiler.

Release Notes

New Display Firmware

New firmware for the following display models is available which adds some functionality improvements.

Navigate to the following page for more information:

http://www.nec-display.com/dl/en/dp_soft/pa_fm_update/index.html

Known Issues

Video Graphics Adapter control panel "color controls':

No communications or communications error when using a DisplayPort video connection:

MultiSync PA231W, P232W, P241W and P242W:

MultiSync PA231W, P232W and P242W:

Supported Video Graphics Card Drivers

It is normally necessary to install the latest drivers for the video graphics adapter card. The video drivers included "in the box" with Windows will need to be updated with the full video driver packages available from the video graphics adapter card vendor.

Note: All PA series models and the P232W and P241W models feature using an optional USB connection to the display for communicating, instead of using DDC/CI. This can be used in cases where the video graphics adapter is not supported. A USB cable must be connected between the host PC and one of the upstream USB ports on the display. The display will also function as a USB hub.

Please refer to the following table for DDC/CI support:

Video Card Manufacturer Windows XP / 2000 Windows XP x64 Windows Vista, Windows 7 and Windows 8 (32 bit) Windows Vista, Windows 7 and Windows 8 (x64)
ATI (Radeon and FirgeGL) Supported Supported Supported Supported
Nvidia Supported Supported Supported Supported
Matrox (M series) Supported Supported Supported Supported
Matrox (P650, medical series and newer) Supported Supported Supported (some may require XDDM video drivers) Supported (some may require XDDM video drivers)
Matrox (older chipsets: G400, G450, G550 etc.) Unsupported Unsupported Unsupported Unsupported
Intel Most chipsets supported.
Most chipsets supported.
Most chipsets supported.
Most chipsets supported.
SiS Supported Supported Supported Supported
S3 Chrome S20 and newer Supported in S3 drivers from v6.14.10.2401 Unsupported  Supported in S3 drivers from v7.14.11.1412 Supported in S3 drivers from v7.14.11.1412
Others Unsupported Unsupported Unsupported Unsupported

 

Supported Operating Systems

MultiProfiler is supported on 32 and 64 bit versions of Microsoft Windows XP (Home and Professional editions), Windows Vista, Windows 7, and Windows 8.

Installing MultiProfiler requires an account with administrator privileges.

 

Supported Display Monitors

MultiProfiler supports the following NEC display monitor models:

 

Video Graphics Adapter and Chipset manufacturers web links

You can obtain the latest drivers for your video graphics adapter card or chipset directly from the manufacturer.

The following are links to some of the manufacturers that currently support DDC/CI:

 

Support and Troubleshooting

If you are having problems using MultiProfiler, please check the Troubleshooting and Frequently Asked Questions sections of the MultiProfiler User's Guide.

Additional help is available at the Sharp NEC Display Solutions MultiProfiler support page.

"No Communications" or "Unable to communicate with display" error:

If using DDC/CI:

If using USB:

Feedback

Sharp NEC Display Solutions welcomes your feedback on MultiProfiler. Please visit the Sharp NEC Display Solutions MultiProfiler support page and give us your comments.

 

Revision History

V1.0.00: April 19 2010

V1.0.01: May 20 2010

V1.0.02: July 1 2010

V1.0.03: November 15 2010

V1.0.04: January 14 2011

V1.0.04 Rev 1: February 15 2011

V1.0.05: July 1 2011

V1.0.05-1 build 110801: August 1 2011

V1.0.05-2 build 110928: September 28 2011

V1.0.06: June 4 2012

V1.1.00: July 20 2012

V1.1.10: February 18 2013

V1.1.20: April 19 2013

V1.2.00: September 4 2013

Copyright

This file and all of the MultiProfiler software is Copyright © 2010-13 Sharp NEC Display Solutions, Ltd.

Copyright © 2003-2006 - The International Color Consortium. All rights reserved. This product includes software developed by the The International Color Consortium (www.color.org).