HP (Hewlett-Packard) LP2275w manual

HP LP2275w and LP2475w LCD Monitors User Guide[...]

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About This Guide This guide provides information on setting up the monito r, installing dri vers, using the on-screen displa y menu, troubleshooting and technical specificat ions. WARNING! Text set off in this manner in dicates that failure to follow di rections could result in bodily harm or loss of life. CAUTION: Text set off in this manner in di[...]

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Table of contents 1 Product Features HP LP2275w Model ........ ............ ................ ............ ............ ............... ............. ................ ...... ............... . 1 HP LP2475w Model ........ ............ ................ ............ ............ ............... ............. ................ ...... ............... . 2 2[...]

Using the On-Screen Display Menu ......... .............. .......... ............... .......... ............ ............ 25 OSD Menu Selections ........ ......... .......... ........ ........ .......... ......... .......... ....... ........ 25 Optimiz ing Dig ital Con versi on ....... ............ ............. .............. ........... .........[...]

1 Product Features HP LP2275w Model The LCD (liquid crystal display) monitor has an acti ve matrix, thin-f ilm transistor (TFT). The monitor features include : ● Large 55.88 cm (22-in ch) diagonal viewable area display w ith 1680 × 1 050 resolution, plus full- screen support for lower resol utions ● Wide viewing an gle to allow viewing from a [...]

● AssetControl ● Compliant with the follo wing regulated specifications: ◦ European Union CE Directives ◦ Swedish MPR II 1990 HP LP2475w Model The LCD (liqui d crystal display) monitor has an acti ve matrix, thin -film transistor (TFT). T he monitor features include: ● Large 60.96 cm (24-in ch) diagonal viewable a rea display with 1920 ×[...]

● Software and documentation CD that includes HP Display Assistant, Pivot Pro software, monitor driver software, and product d ocumentation ● Energy saver feature to meet re quir ements for re duced power cons umption ● AssetCo ntrol ● Compliant w ith the follo wing regulated specificatio ns: ◦ European Union C E Directives ◦ Swedish MP[...]

2 Safety and Maintenance Guidelines Important Safety Information A power cord is include d with the monitor. If ano ther cord is used, u se only a power source and connection app ropriate for this monitor. For informat ion on the co rrect power cord set to use wi th the monitor, refer to the Power Cord Set Requirements on page 46 in Appendix C. WAR[...]

Maintenance Guidelines To enhance th e performance and extend the life of th e monitor: ● Do not open the mo nitor cabinet or attempt to se rvice this product yourself. Adjust only those controls that are covered in th e operating instru ctio ns. If the monitor is not operating prope rly or has been dropp ed or damaged, contact an author ized HP [...]

3 Setting Up the Monitor To set up the monitor, ensure that the power is turn ed off to the monitor, co mputer system, and other attached de vices, then follow the instructions be low. NOTE: Be sure the master power switch, located on the rear panel of the monitor, is in the off po sition. The master power switc h turns off all power to the monitor[...]

Rear Components Monitor rear compon ents vary by mod el. HP LP2275w Model Figure 3 -2 Rear Components Table 3-1 HP LP227 5w Rear Compone nts Component Function 1 Cable Lock Provision Provides slot for use with cable security locks. 2 Master Power Switch Turns off all power to the monitor. 3 AC Power Connector Connects the AC power cord to the monit[...]

HP LP2475w Model Figure 3-3 Re ar Components Table 3- 2 HP LP2475w Rear Co mponents Component Function 1 Cable Lock Provision Provides slot for use with cable security locks. 2 Master Power Switch Turns off all power to the monitor. 3 AC Power Conn ector Connects the AC power cord to the monitor. 4 DisplayPort Connector Connects the DisplayPort sig[...]

Selecting and Connecting the Signal Cables The monitor signal input s vary by model. The follow ing table indicates w hich input video sign al is supported on each monitor model. NOTE: Refer to Rear Components on page 7 for signal input connector locations. The monitor wil l automatically dete rmine which inpu ts have valid video signals. The input[...]

Input Monitor Connector and Cable Plug Connection Description Component (Y Pb Pr) (HP LP2475w) Connect a set of Component cables to the Component connectors on the monitor and the Component connectors on the input device for analog operation. Cable purcha sed separately. S-Video (HP LP2475w) Connect an S-Video cable to the S-Video connector o n the[...]

Connecting the Monitor Power 1. Place the monitor in a convenient, well-ventilated location near the computer. 2. Connect one end of the p ower cable to the AC powe r connector on the back of the monitor (1), and the other end to an electrical wall ou tlet (2). Figure 3-4 Conn ecting the Power Cable WARNING! To reduce the risk of electric shock or [...]

Connecting USB Devices The monitor provides USB co nnectors on the sid e panel and on the rear pan el that can be use d to connect devices such a s a digital cam era, USB keyboard, or USB mouse. 1. Connect one end of th e USB hub cable to the USB connecto r on the rear pane l of the comput er, and the ot her end to the up stream USB conn ector on t[...]

Cable Management Place the cables throug h the cable manage ment channel on the b ack of the monitor base . Figure 3 -6 Using the Cable Manageme nt Feature Adjusting the Monitor 1. Tilt the monitor's panel forward or backwar d to set it to a comfortable eye level. Figure 3-7 Tilting the Monitor Cable Management 1 3[...]

2. Swivel the monitor to the left or right for the best viewing angle. Figure 3-8 Swiveling the Monitor 3. Adjust the monitor's height so that it is parallel to your eye height for a comforta ble viewing position. A lock-down/ release button on the front o f the column prevents the di splay head from sliding up when the m onitor is lifted. If [...]

4. Pivot the monitor clockwise from landscape to portrait orientation viewing to ad apt to your applica tion. Figure 3-10 Pivoting the Monitor NOTE: To view information on the scr een in portrait mode, you will need to install the Pivot Pro software included on the software and docu mentation CD. The position of the OSD menu can also be rotated to [...]

Using the Accessory Rails The monitor features accessory rails on the re ar that may be use d to mount optiona l devices, such as the HP speaker bar, to the LCD monitor. Refer to the documentatio n included with the optional device for detailed mou nti ng instructions. Figure 3-11 Using the Accessory Rails Feature Removing the Monitor Pedestal Base[...]

3. Pull up on the mon itor display head (2) to re move it from the b ase. Figure 3-12 Removing the Monito r from the Pede stal Base Mounting the Monitor The HP Quick Release can be removed from the pedesta l base and installed to a mounting fixture. It allows you to quickly an d securely attach the mon itor panel to the mounting fixture. 1. Remove [...]

2. Remove the Qui ck Release from the pedes tal base by removing the four screws. Figure 3-13 Removing the HP Qu ick Release fr om the Pedestal Bas e 3. Mount the Quick Rele ase to a swing arm or othe r mounting fixture using the four screws remove d from the Quick Release in the previous step. Figure 3-14 Installi ng the Quick Releas e CAUTION : T[...]

4. Insert the moni tor panel into the Quick Release, and then press do wn firmly on th e monitor to l ock it in place. When the Quick Release locks, it will make a clicking sound. Figure 3-15 Inserting the Monitor Panel in to the Quick Releas e Locating the Rating Labels The rating labels on the monitor pro vide the spare part number, product nu mb[...]

4 Operating the Monitor Software and Utilities The CD th at comes with the moni tor contai ns files you can insta ll on the computer: ● an .INF (Information) file ● an .ICM (Image Color Match ing) file ● auto-adjust ment pattern utility ● additional software for the monitor model PDF Complete is supplie d on this CD and can be i nstalled fr[...]

Installing the .INF and .ICM Files After you determi ne that you nee d to update, you can install the .INF and .ICM files from the CD or download them. Installing from the CD To install the .INF and .ICM files on the computer from the CD: 1. Insert the CD i n the computer CD-ROM d rive. The CD menu is displayed. 2. View the Monitor Driver So ftware[...]

Using the Auto-Adjustment Function You can optimize the scree n performance for th e VGA (analog) input b y using the -/Auto button on the monitor and the auto-adjust ment pattern software ut ility on the CD provided. Do not use th is procedure if the mo n itor is us ing a DVI- D, HDMI, or DisplayPort input. If the monitor is using a VGA (analo g) [...]

Front Panel Controls Front panel controls vary by mod el. HP LP2275w Model Table 4-1 HP LP2 275w Monitor F ront Panel Control s Control Function 1 Menu Opens, selects or exits the OSD menu. 2 – (Minus)/Auto ● Navigates backward throu gh the OSD menu and decrease s adjustm ent lev els. ● When the OSD menu is inactive , activates the auto adjus[...]

HP LP2475w Model Table 4- 2 HP LP24 75w Monitor F ront Panel Co ntrols Control Function 1 Input / Scan Scans all video inputs for valid signals. 2 Input / Quick Select Displays valid video input signals for quick selection. 3 Menu Opens, selects or exits the OSD menu. 4 – (Minus)/Auto ● Navigates backwar d through the OSD menu and decreases adj[...]

Adjusting the Monitor Settings The monitor settings can be adjusted from th e On-Screen Display (OSD) menu or from the HP Display Assistant utility. Using the On-Screen Display Menu Use the On-Scree n Display (OSD) t o adjust the scree n image based o n your viewing preference s. To access the OSD, do the following: 1. If the monitor i s not alread[...]

Table 4- 3 OSD Menu Icon Main Menu Submenu Description Bright ness Adjustable scale Adjusts the brightne ss level of the screen. The factory default range is 90. Contrast Adjustable s cale Adjusts the contrast level of the screen. The factory defau lt range is 80. Image Control Adjusts the screen image. Auto Adjustment Automatically adjusts the scr[...]

Icon Main Menu Submenu Description Management Selects the power management features of the monitor. Power Saver Enables the power saving feature . Select: ● On ● Off The factory default is On. Power On Recall Restores power to the monitor follow ing an unexpected removal of power. Select: ● On ● Off The factory default is On. Mode Display D[...]

Icon Main Menu Submenu Description ● Set On Time—sets the time you want the monitor to wake up from sleep mode ● Timer—sets the Sleep Timer f eature On or Off. The default setting is Off ● Sleep Now—immediately sets the monitor to enter sleep mode OSD Control Adjusts the position of the OSD menu on the scr een. Horizontal OSD Position C[...]

Icon Main Menu Submenu Description The factory default is Automatic Input Scan Input Switch Mode NOTE: The Default Video Input must be set to Auto-Detect to activate functionality of the Input Switch Mode. Controls the monitor action when the curre nt video input is removed or enters the pow er savings mode. Set to: ● Input Auto-Switching OFF—t[...]

Optimizing Digital Conversion Two controls in the on- screen display can be adjust ed to improve image performanc e: Clock and Clock Phase. NOTE: The Clock and Clock Phase controls ar e adjustable only when using an analog input. These controls are not ad justab le for digital inputs. The Clock must first be set correctly since the Clo ck Phase set[...]

Identifying Monitor Conditions Special messages will appear on th e monitor screen when identifying the following monitor conditions: ● Input Signal O ut of Range—Chan ge resolutio n setting to 1 680 × 1050 – 60Hz —Indicates the monitor does not su pport the input signal because the resolution and/or refresh rat e are set higher than the m[...]

To set the timer: 1. Press the Menu button on the monito r front panel to display the OSD Menu . 2. Scroll down and hig hlight Manageme nt . 3. Press the Menu button to select Manag ement . 4. Scroll down and hig hlight and select Sleep Timer > Set Current Time . NOTE: You must set the current local time bef ore you r eset the t ime for Sleep Ti[...]

Table 4-4 HP Display LiteSaver Configuration Opti ons Select This Option To Do This Enable Display LiteSaver Enables the HP Display Lite Saver functio ns; deselect to disable the HP Display LiteSaver. Display Off Sets the time when the monitor automatically turns o ff. This does not affect screen saver operatio n, which has priority over the HP Dis[...]

Installing the sRGB IC M File for Microsoft Windows 2000 and Windows XP NOTE: To complete the following proced ure, you must be logged in as an a dministrator or a member of the administra tor’s group. If the co mputer is connected to a network, ne twork policy settings may prevent you fro m completing this proc edure. Th e sRGB ICM file do es no[...]

A Troubleshooting Solving Common Problems The following table lists possi ble problems, the po ssible cause of each problem, and the recommended solutions. Problem Possib le Ca use Soluti on Screen is blan k. Power cord is disconnected. Connect the power cord. Power button on front panel of the monitor is turned off. Press the front panel power but[...]

Problem Possible Cause Solution monitor enters into low-power mode. F or example, if the Display Off time is set to 5 minutes from the current time and the Activity Extension is set to 10 minutes, the HP Display LiteSaver will not actually turn off the display until 10 minutes of inactivity has elapsed, even thou gh the Display Off time is 5 minute[...]

Using the Worldwide Web For the online acc ess to technical supp ort informati on, self-solve tools, on line assistance, community forums of IT experts, broad mutlivendor knowledge base, monitoring and di agnostic tools, go to http://www.hp.com/ support Preparing to Call Technical Support If you cannot solve a probl em using the trouble shooti ng t[...]

B Technical Specifications NOTE: All performance specifications are provided b y the compone nt manufacturer s. Performance specifications represent the highest specification of all HP's componen t manufacturers' typical level specifications for performa nce and actual pe rforma nce may vary either higher or lower. HP LP2275w Model Table [...]

Relative Humidit y 20 to 80% Power Source 90 – 265 VAC, 45/63 Hz Altitude: Operating Storage 0 to 3657.6 m 0 to 12192 m 0 to 12,000 feet 0 to 40,000 feet Power Consumption (maximum) <95 watts Input Terminal One DVI-I connector with DVI to DVI-D and DVI to VGA cables included; one DisplayPort connector with cable included HP LP2475w Model Table[...]

Relative Humidity 20 to 80% Power Source 90 – 265 VAC, 45/63 Hz Altitude: Operating Storage 0 to 3657.6 m 0 to 12192 m 0 to 12,000 feet 0 to 40,000 feet Power Consumptio n (maximum) <120 watts Input Terminal Two DVI-I connectors with DVI to DVI-D and DVI to VGA cables included; one DisplayPort connector with cable included; one HDMI connector [...]

Recognizing Preset Display Resolutions The display resolutions listed below are the most co mmonly use d modes and are set as factory defaults. This monitor automatically recognizes these preset modes and th ey will appear pr operly sized and centered on the screen. HP LP2275w Model Table B -3 HP LP2275w Factory Preset Modes Preset Pixel Format Hor[...]

Preset Pixel Format Horz Freq (kHz) Vert Freq (Hz) 9 1024 × 768 68.68 85.00 10 1152 × 870 68.68 75.06 11 1152 × 900 61.80 65.96 12 1280 × 768 47.396 60.00 13 1280 × 960 60.00 60.00 14 1280 × 1024 63.98 60.02 15 1280 × 1024 79.98 75.02 16 1280 × 1024 91.15 85.02 17 1600 x 1000 61.648 60.00 18 1600 x 1200 75.00 60.00 19 1600 x 1200 93.80 75.0[...]

Energy Saver Feature When the monitor is in its normal operating mode, the monitor uses less than 95 watts (LP2275w Mode l) or 120 watts (LP2475w Mo del) of power and the Power light is green. The monitor also sup ports a reduced pow er state. The redu ced power stat e will be entered into if the monitor detects the abse nce of either the horizon t[...]

C Agency Regulatory Notices Federal Communications Commission Notice This equipment has been tested an d found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to p rovide reasonab le protection against harmfu l interference in a residential installation . This equipment generat[...]

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Hewlett-Packard GmbH, HQ-TRE , Herrenberger Strasse 140, 71034 Boeblingen , Germany German Ergonomics Notice HP products which bear t he “GS” approval mark, when forming part of a system comprising HP brand computers, keybo ards and monitors that bear the “GS” approval mark, meet the applicable ergonomic requirements. The i nstallation guid[...]

CAUTION: Do not use the power cord rece ived with this prod uct on any ot her products . Product Environmental Notices Energy Star Compliance Monitors that are marked with the ENERGY STAR Logo meet the require ments of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ENERGY STAR program. As an ENERGY STAR Partner, Hewlett Packard Company has de termi[...]

Restriction of Hazard ous Substances (RoHS) A Japanese regu latory requirement, defined by specification JIS C 0950, 2005, man dates that manufactur ers provide Material Conte nt Declarat ions for certain categories of electronic products offered for sale aft er July 1, 2006. To view th e JIS C 0950 mater ial declaration for this product, visit htt[...]

D LCD Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy The TFT monitor u ses high-precision techno logy, manufactured accordin g to HP standards, to guarantee trouble-free performanc e. Nevertheless, the display may have cosmetic imperfections that appear as small b right or dark sp ots. This is commo n to all LCD displays u sed in products supplied by all vendors[...]