HP (Hewlett-Packard) XN376A8#ABA manual

HP Compaq LA2006x, LA2206x, and LA2306x LED Backlit LCD Monitors User Guide[...]

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About This Guide This guide provides information on set ting up the monitor, installing driv ers, using the on-scree n display menu, troublesho oting and technical specification s. WARNING! Text set off in this manner indi cates that failure to follow di rections could result in bodily harm or l oss of li fe. CAUTION: Text set off in this manner in[...]

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1 Product Features HP LCD Monitors The LCD (liquid crystal display) mo nitors have an active matrix, th in-film transistor (TFT) panel. The monitor models and fea tures include: ● LA2006x model, 50 .8 cm (20-inch) diagonal vie wable area display with 1600 x 9 00 resolution, plus full-screen su pport for lower resolutions; includes custom scaling [...]

● HDCP copy protection on DVI and Displa yPort inputs ● Software and documentation CD that includes moni tor drivers and pro duct documentation ● Energy saver feat ure to meet requir ements for reduced power consumption ● Energy Star® qualified ● Intelligent M anagement AssetControl ● Compliant with the follo wing regulated specificati[...]

2 Safety and Maintenance Guidelines Important Safety Information A power cord is included with the monitor. If an other cord is used, u se only a power source a nd connectio n appropr iate for th is monitor. For inform ation on th e correct po wer cord set to use with the monitor, r efer to the Power Cord Set Requirements on page 40 . WARNING! To r[...]

● Install the monitor n ear an outlet that you can easily reach. Discon nect the monitor by gras ping the plug firmly and pullin g i t from the outlet. Never disconne ct the monitor by pulling the cord. ● Turn the monitor off wh en not in use. You can su bstantially increase the lif e expectancy of t he monitor by usi ng a screen saver progra m[...]

3 Setting Up the Monitor To set up the monitor, en sure that the power is turned off to the monito r, computer system, a nd other attached devices, then follow the instructions below. Unfolding the Monitor Pedestal Base 1. Lift the monitor fro m its box and place it face down on a flat surface. 2. Hold down the monitor ba se with one hand (1) then [...]

Rear Components Figure 3 -2 Rear Compo nents Component Funct ion 1 AC Power Conn ector Connects the AC power cord to the monitor. 2 DisplayPort Connects the DisplayPor t cable (not included) to the monitor. 3 DVI-D Connects the DVI-D cable to the monitor. 4 VGA Connects the VGA cable to the monitor. 5 USB Upstream Connector Connects the USB hub cab[...]

Connecting the Cables 1. Place the monitor in a convenient, well- ventilated location near the computer. 2. Remove the cable managemen t clip from the pede stal by pul ling outward on th e two sides of the clip (1) then lifting th e clip off the pedestal (2 ). Figure 3-3 Removing the Cable Manage ment Clip 3. Connect a VGA signal ca ble, DVI-D sig [...]

5. Connect one end of the power cord to the AC po wer connector on the back of the monito r, and the other end to an electrical wa ll outlet. Figure 3-4 Connecting the Cables WARNING ! To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to the equipment: Do not disable the power cord groundin g plug. The g rounding plug is an important safety feature. P[...]

Adjusting the Monitor NOTE: Your monitor model may look different than the model in the following illustrations. 1. Tilt the monitor's panel forward or backward to set it to a comfortable eye level. Figure 3-6 Tilting the Monitor 2. Swivel the monitor to the le ft or right for the best viewing angle. Figure 3-7 Swiveling the Monito r ENWW Adju[...]

3. Adjust the monitor’s height to a comfortable position for you r individual worksta tion. The monitor’s top bezel edge should not exceed a h eight that is parallel to your eye height. A mo nitor that is positioned low an d reclined may be more comfortable for users with corrective lenses. The monitor should be rep ositioned as you adjust you [...]

NOTE: To view informatio n on the screen in po rtrait mode, you ca n install the HP Display Assistant software included on the software and documentation CD. The position of the OSD menu can also be rotated to portrait mode. To rota te the OSD menu, access the OSD men u by pressing the Menu butto n on the front pa nel, select OSD Control fr om the [...]

Connecting USB Devices USB connectors are used to connect devices su ch as a digital camera , USB keyboard, or USB mouse. Two USB conn ectors are located on the side panel of the monitor. NOTE: You must connect the USB hu b cable from the monitor to the computer to enable the USB 2.0 ports on the monitor. R efer to Step 4 in Connecting the Cable s [...]

Removing the Monitor Pedestal Base You can remove the monitor panel from th e pedestal base to install the panel on a wall, a swing arm, or other mounting fixture. CAUTION: Before beginning to disassemble the monitor, be sure the m onitor is turned off and the power and signal cable s are both disconne cted. Also disconnect all USB cables connected[...]

Mounting the Monitor The monitor pane l can be attached to a wall, swing arm, or other mounting fixture . NOTE: This apparatus is intended to b e supporte d b y UL or CSA Listed wall moun t bracket. 1. Remove the monitor p anel from the pedestal ba se. Refer to Removing the Monito r Pedestal Base on page 13 . CAUTION: This monitor supports the VESA[...]

Locating the Rating Labels The rating labels on the monitor pro vide the spare part number, produ ct number, and serial number . You may need th ese numbers when contac ting HP a bou t the monitor model. The rating l abels are located on the re ar panel of the monitor disp lay head. Figure 3 -14 Locating the Rating Labels Installing a Cable Lock Yo[...]

4 Operating the Monitor Software and Utilities The CD that comes with the monitor co ntains files you can install o n the computer: ● an .INF (Information) file ● an .ICM (Ima ge Color Matc hing) fil e ● auto-adjustment pattern utility ● additional software for the monitor model NOTE: If the monitor do es not incl ude a CD, the .INF and .IC[...]

Installing the .INF and .ICM Files After you determi ne that you need to update, you ca n instal l the .INF and .ICM files from th e CD or download them. Installing from the CD To install the .INF and .ICM files on the computer from th e CD: 1. Insert the CD in the computer CD-ROM drive. The CD menu is displayed. 2. View the Monitor Driver Software[...]

Using the Auto-Adjustment Function You can optimize the screen pe rformance for the VGA (an alog) input by using the OK/auto button on the monitor and the auto-adjustment pattern software utility on the CD provided. Do not use this procedure if th e monitor is using a DVI or Display Port input. If the mo nitor is using a VGA (analog) input, this p [...]

Front Panel Controls Figure 4 -1 Monitor Front Panel Controls Table 4-1 Monito r Front Panel Control s Control Functi on 1 Menu Opens, selects or exits the OSD menu. 2 Minus If the OSD menu is on, press to navigate backwar d through the OSD menu and decrease adjustment levels. 3 Plus/source If the OSD menu is on, press to navigate forward through t[...]

Adjusting the Monitor Settings The monitor setti ngs can be adjusted from th e On-Screen Display (OSD ) menu or from the HP Display Assistant utility. NOTE: If there is a problem with the disp lay settings, try resetting the settings to the factory defaults by opening the OSD and selecting Factory Reset from the OSD menu . Using the On-Screen Displ[...]

OSD Menu Selections The following table l ists the On-Screen Display (O SD) menu selections an d their functional descriptions. After changing an OSD menu item, an d if the menu screen has the se options, you m ay choose to: ● Cancel —to retu rn to the prev ious menu level. ● Save and Return —to save all changes and return to the OSD Main M[...]

Table 4-2 OSD Menu (continued) Icon Main Menu Submenu Description Sharpness Adjusts the screen image to look sharper or so ft. Dynamic Contrast Ratio Turns Dynamic Contrast Ratio On or Off. The factory default is Off. OSD Control Provides a menu for adjusting the on-screen display (OSD) controls. Horizontal OSD Position Changes the viewing position[...]

Table 4-2 OSD Menu (continued) Icon Main Menu Submenu Description Monitor Status Displays the operating status of the monitor each time the monitor is powered on. Select the lo cation to display the status to: ● Top ● Middle ● Bottom ● Off The factory default is Top. DDC/CI Support Allows the computer to control som e OSD menu features such[...]

Table 4-2 OSD Menu (continued) Icon Main Menu Submenu Description Source Control Selects the video input signal. DP (DisplayPort) is the factory default. DisplayPort Selects DisplayP ort as the video input signal. DVI Selects DVI as the video input signal. VGA Selects VGA as the video input signal. Default Source Selects the def ault or primary vid[...]

Optimizing Image Performance Two controls in the on-scree n display can be adj usted to imp rove image performance: Clock a nd Clock Phase. NOTE: The Clock and Clock Pha se controls are adjustabl e only when using an analog input. Th ese controls are not adju stable for digital inp uts. The Clock must first be set correctly since the Clock Phase se[...]

To correct screen position (Horizonta l Positi on or Vertical Position): 1. Press the Menu button on the mon itor's front panel to open th e OSD Menu, and then select Image Control > Horizontal Positio n and/or Vertical Position . 2. Press the + (Plus) or – (Minus) buttons on the monitor's fro nt panel to properly adjust the position[...]

● No Source Signal —Indicates the monitor is not receiving a video sig nal from the PC on th e monitor video input connector . Check to determine if the PC or input signal so urce is off or in the power saving mode. ● Auto Adjustment in Progress —Indicates the auto-adjustment function is active. ● Monitor Going to Sleep —Indicates the s[...]

4. Scroll down and h ighlight and sel ect Sleep Timer > Set Curren t Time . NOTE: You must set the current local time before you reset the time for Sleep Ti me or On Time . Note that the time is displayed in a 24–ho ur clock format. For example, 1:15 p.m. is displaye d as 13 hours 15 minutes. A power failure or loss o f power to the moni tor w[...]

A Troubleshooting Solving Common Problems The following table list s possible problems, the possible cause of each problem, and t he recommended solutions. Problem Possible Cause Solution Screen is blank. Power cord is disconnected. Connect the power cord. Power button on front panel of the monitor is turned off. Press the front panel power bu tton[...]

Online Technical Support For the online access to te chnical support informatio n, self-solve tools, online assistance, community forums of IT experts, broad multivendor knowledg e base, monitoring and diagnostic tools, go to http://www.hp.com/ support . Preparing to Call Technical Support If you cannot solve a prob lem usin g the trou bleshooting [...]

B Technical Specifications NOTE: All specifications represent the typical sp ecifications provided by HP's component manufacturer s; actual performa nce may vary either higher or lower. LA2006x Model Table B -1 LA2006x Specificati ons Display Type 50.8 cm wide screen TFT LCD 20 inches wide screen Viewable Image Size 50.8 cm diagonal 20–inch [...]

Table B -1 LA2006x Specificati ons (continued) Altitude: Operating Storage 0 to 5000 m 0 to 12192 m 0 to 16,400 feet 0 to 40,000 feet Measured Power Consumption: Full Power Typical Settings Energy Star® Test Methods Sleep Switch Off 34.0 watts 29.0 watts 24.5 watts 0.5 watts 0.5 watts Input Terminal One VGA con nector with cable included; one DVI [...]

Table B -2 LA2206x Specificati ons (continued) Environmental Requirements Temperature Operating Temperature Storage Temperature 5 to 35° C -20 to 60° C 41 to 95° F -4 to 140° F Relative Humidity 20 to 80% Power Source 100 – 240 VAC 50/60 Hz Altitude: Operating Storage 0 to 5000 m 0 to 12192 m 0 to 16,400 feet 0 to 40,000 feet Measured Power C[...]

Table B -3 LA2306x Specificati ons (continued) Text Mode 720 × 400 Dot Pitch 0.265 (H) x 0.265 (W) mm Pixels Per Inch 95.8 PPI Horizontal Frequency 24 to 94 kHz Vertical Refresh Rate 50 to 76 Hz Environmental Requirements Temperature Operating Temperature Storage Temperature 5 to 35° C -20 to 60° C 41 to 95° F -4 to 140° F Relative Humidity 20[...]

Recognizing Preset Display Resolutions The display resolutions listed below are the most common ly used modes and are set as factory defaults. This monitor automatica lly recognizes these preset mode s and they will appear properly sized and centered on the screen. LA2006x Model Table B -4 Factory Preset Modes Preset Pixel Format Horz Freq (kHz) Ve[...]

Table B -6 Factory Preset Modes (co ntinued) 8 1680 × 1050 65.29 59.954 9 1920 × 1080 67.50 60.00 Table B -7 High Definition Vi deo Formats Preset Timing Name Pixel Format Horz Freq (kHz) Vert Freq (Hz) 1 480p 720 × 480 3 1.469 60 2 576p 720 × 576 3 1.25 50 3 720p50 1280 × 720 37.5 50 4 720p60 1280 × 720 45 60 5 1080p50 1920 × 1080 56.25 50 [...]

Entering User Modes The video controller sig nal may occasionally ca ll for a mode that is not preset if: ● You are not using a standard graphics adapter. ● You are not using a preset mode. It this occurs, you may need to re adjust the parameters of the mo nitor screen by using the on-screen display. Your changes can be made to any or all of th[...]

C Agency Regulatory Notices Federal Communications Commission Notice This equipment ha s been teste d and found to comply with the limits fo r a Class B digita l device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These lim its are de signed to provide reason able protection against harmful interferen ce in a residential inst allation. This e quipment ge[...]

For questions regard ing this FCC declaration, contac t: Hewlett Packard Company P. O. Box 692000, Mail Stop 510101 Houston, Texas 7726 9-2000 Or, call (281) 514-3333 To identify this product, refer to the Part, Series, or Model number found on the product. Canadian Notice This Class B digita l apparatus meet s all require ments of the Canad ian In[...]

German Ergonomics Notice HP products which bear th e “GS” approval m ark, when formin g part of a system compri sing HP brand computers, keyboards and monitors that bear th e “GS” appro val mark, meet the applicable ergonomic requirements. The installation guide s included wi th the products provide configura tion information. Japanese Noti[...]

Product Environmental Notices ENERGY STAR® Qualification HP Displays marked with the ENERGY STAR® certif ication mark meet the requirements of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) EN ERGY STAR® program. The EPA ENERGY STAR® certification mark does not imply endorsement by the EPA. As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Hewlett Packard Compan y [...]

Disposal of Waste Equipment by U sers in Private Household in the European Union This symbol on the produ ct or on its packagin g indicates that this prod uct must not be dispo sed of with your household waste. Instead, it is your responsibility to di spose of your waste equipment by handing it over to a designated co llection point fo r the recycl[...]

Turkey EEE Regulation In Conformity with the EEE Regulation EEE Yönetmeli ğ ine Uygundur ENWW Product Environmental Notices 43[...]

D LCD Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy The TFT monitor u ses high-precision technology , m anufactured according to HP standard s, to guarantee trouble- free performanc e. Nevertheless, the display may have cosmetic imperfection s that appear as small bright or dark spots. This is co mmon to all LCD displays used in products supp lied by all vendor[...]