Applicable Model

This information is for the following model(s):

  • BVM-E170
  • BVM-E170A
  • BVM-E171
  • BVM-E250
  • BVM-E250A
  • BVM-E251
  • BVM-F170
  • BVM-F170A
  • BVM-F250
  • BVM-F250A
  • BVM-HX1710
  • BVM-HX1710N

[Purpose of this software]
Monitor_AutoWhiteAdjustment is a PC software application for measuring and adjusting the color temperature and luminance of a monitor. It can be used with ten of the most popular color analyzer probes available on the market. Refer to the User Guide, Release Note and ReadMe files for further information.

[New features]
Windows 11 is supported.
BVM-HX1710 and BVM-HX1710N are listed.
Konica Minolta CA-310 probe no longer supported.
Konica Minolta CA-VP427A probe is supported.

[Preparation and how to calibrate]

  • You need to prepare an Windows PC, a switching hub, ethernet cables and each firmware of the applicable models.
    For more details, please read "Release_Notes_for_Monitor_AutoWhiteAdjustment_V1_9_GB" and "Monitor_AutoWhiteAdjustment_User_Guide_V1_9_GB".

[Supported probes]
i1Pro, i1Pro2 manufactured by X-Rite
CA-410(CA-VP427A, CA-VP427, CA-P427, CA-P410) manufactured by Konica Minolta
PR-655, PR670 manufactured by Photo Research
K10-A manufactured by Klein Optical Instruments
Specbos 1211, spectraval 1501, and spectraval 1511 manufactured by JETI
CR-250 manufactured by Colorimetry Research

Note: It is necessary to install the specified driver or software related to the probe.

[Compatibility information]
This software is compatible with the following Sony professional monitors.

BVM series
BVM-HX3110, BVM-HX1710, BVM-HX1710N, BVM-HX310*1, BVM-X300*1, BVM-E251, BVM-E250*1, BVM-E250A*1, BVM-E171, BVM-E170*1, BVM-E170A*1, BVM-F250*1, BVM-F250A*1, BVM-F170*1, BVM-F170A*1

PVM series
PVM-X550*2, PVM-X3200*3, PVM-X2400*3, PVM-X1800*3, PVM-A250*1, PVM-A170*1, PVM-2541, PVM-2541A, PVM-1741, PVM-1741A, PVM-741, PVM-740

LMD series
LMD-A240*1, LMD-A220*1, LMD-A170*1, LMD-941W, LMD-A180

*1 software version 1.1 or later
*2 software version 2.0 or later
*3 software version 3.0 or later

Note:
V1.9 and earlier versions cannot be installed on a single PC.  When you replace V1.4 or earlier to V1.9, you need to uninstall the existing software first. Existing version cannot be uninstalled automatically in the process of installing V1.9.

[Computer environment]
A computer with the following specification is needed.

Supported OS:
Windows 11 Pro (Version 24H2 or later)

CPU:
Intel Celeron 1 GHz or higher, 64-bit compatible multicore processor with 2 or more cores

Memory:
4 GB or more

Display:
1,920 × 1,080 or more

USB port:
USB 2.0 or higher

Hard disk:
100 MB free space or more
(for the stable operation of the OS, it is recommended to have free space of at least 10% of the whole C drive)

Network:
Internet connection

Middleware:
.NET Framework 4.8.1 (Available from the Microsoft website)

Note:
The above computer environment does not guarantee correct operation on all computers or operating systems.