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    HP Compaq LA1956x, LA2006x, LA2206x, and LA2306x LED Backlit LCD Monitors User Guide[...]

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    © 2010-2012, Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Vista are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in t he United States and/or other countries. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services.[...]

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    About This Guide This guide provides information on setting up the moni tor, installing drivers, using the on-screen display menu, troubl eshooting an d technical specifications. WARNING! Text set off in this manner indicates that fail ure to follow directions could result in bodily harm or loss of life. CAUTION: Text set off in this manner indicat[...]

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    iv About This Guide ENWW[...]

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    Table of contents 1 Product Features ................... ..................... ............................ ..................... .................. .... 1 HP LCD Monitor s ........................ .................. ....................... .................. .................. .......... ...... 1 2 Setting Up the Monitor ......... ................[...]

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    vi ENWW[...]

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    1 Product Features HP LCD Monitors The LCD (liquid crystal dis play) monitors have an active matrix, thin -film transistor (TFT) panel. The monitor models and features include: ● LA1956x model, 48.3 cm (19–inch) diagonal viewable area display with 12 80 x 1024 resolution, plus full-screen supp ort for lower resolutions: includ es cust om scalin[...]

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    ● On-Screen Display (OSD) adjustments in several languages for e asy setup and screen op timization ● HP Display Assistant for adjusting monitor se ttings and enabling theft deterrence features ● HDCP copy protection on DVI and DisplayPort inputs ● Software and doc umentation CD that inc ludes monitor drivers and product documentation ● E[...]

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    2 Setting Up the Monitor To set up the monitor, ensure th at the power is turned off to the monitor, co mputer system, and other attached devices, then fo llow the instructions below. Unfolding the Monitor Pedestal Base NOTE: The following steps apply to the HP LA 20 06x, LA2206x, a nd LA2306x model s. 1. Lift the monitor from its box and place it [...]

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    Attaching the Stand to the HP LA1956x Monitor NOTE: The following steps apply only to the HP LA1956x model. 1. Lift the monitor from its box and place it face down on a flat surface. 2. Attach the base to the stand. 3. Tighten the screw on th e bottom of the sta nd by han d. 4 Chapter 2 Setting Up the Monitor ENWW[...]

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    Rear Components Figure 2-2 Rear Components Component Function 1 AC Power Connector Connects the AC power cord to the monitor. 2 DisplayPort Connects the DisplayPort cable to the monitor. 3 DVI-D Connects the DVI-D cable to t he monitor. 4 VGA Connects the VGA cable to the mon itor. 5 USB Upstream Connector Connects the US B hub cable t o the monito[...]

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    Connecting the Cables 1. Place the monitor in a convenient, well-v entilated location near the computer. 2. Remove the cable management clip from the pedest al by pulling outward on the two sides of the clip (1) then lifting the clip off the pedestal (2). Figure 2-3 Removing the Cable Management Clip Figure 2-4 Removing the Cable Management Clip ( [...]

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    3. Connect a VGA signal cable, DVI-D signal cab l e, or DisplayPort signal cable. Refer to Figure 2-5 Connecting the Cables on page 8 Figure 2–7 and Figure 2-6 Connecting the Cables (HP LA1956x Model) on page 8 Figure 2–8. NOTE: The monitor is capable of suppo rtin g either anal og or digit al input. T he video mode is determined by the video c[...]

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    5. Connect one end of the po wer cord to the AC po wer connector on the ba ck of the moni tor, and the other end to an electrical wall outlet. Figure 2-5 Connecting the Cables Figure 2-6 Connecting the Cables (HP LA1956x Model) WARNING! To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to the equipment: Do not disable the power cord gr ounding plug. T[...]

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    6. Secure the cables in p lace with the cable management clip. Press the clip straight down on the curved neck of the ped estal ensuring th at the tabs on the sides of the clip snap into the slots on the pedestal. Figure 2-7 Installing the Cable Manage ment Clip Figure 2-8 Ins talling the Ca ble Mana gement Cl ip (HP LA 1956x Model ) ENWW Connectin[...]

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    Front Panel Controls Figure 2-9 Monitor Front Panel Controls Table 2-1 Monitor Front Panel Controls Control Function 1 Menu Opens, selects or exits the OSD menu. 2 Minus If the OSD menu is on, press to navigate backward through the OSD menu and decrease adjustment levels. 3 Plus/source If the OSD menu is on, press to navigate forward through the OS[...]

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    Adjusting the Monitor NOTE: Your monitor model may look different than the model in the fo llowing illus trations. 1. Tilt the monitor's panel forward or backwa rd to set it to a comfortable eye level. Figure 2-10 Tilting the Monitor 2. Swivel the monitor to the left or right for the best viewing angle. Figure 2-11 Swiveling the Monitor ENWW A[...]

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    3. Adjust the monitor’s height to a co mfortable position for your indi vidual workstation. The monitor’s top bezel edge should not exceed a height that is parallel to your eye height. A monitor that is positioned low an d reclined may be more com forta ble for users with corre c tive lenses. Th e monitor should be repositioned as you adjust yo[...]

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    4. Pivot the monitor from landscape to portrait or ientation viewing to adapt to your application. a. Adjust the monitor to full height position and ti lt the monitor back to full tilt po sition (1). b. Pivot the monitor clockwise 90° from la ndscape to portra it orientation (2). CAUTION: If the monitor is not in full height and fu ll ti lt positi[...]

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    NOTE: If pressing the power button ha s no effect, the Power Button Lo ckout feature may be enabled. To disable this feature, press and hold the monitor power button for 10 seconds. NOTE: You can disable the po wer LED in the OSD menu. Pre ss the Menu button on the front of the monitor, then select Management > Bezel Power LED > Off . When th[...]

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    Removing the Monitor Pedestal Base You can remove the monitor panel fr om the pedestal base to install the panel on a wall, a swing arm, or other mounting fixture. NOTE: The following steps apply to the HP LA 20 06x, LA2206x, a nd LA2306x Mod els. CAUTION: Before beginning to disassembl e the monitor, be sure the mo nitor is turned off and the powe[...]

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    Removing the Stand from the HP LA1956x Monitor You can remove the monitor panel from the monitor stand to attach the panel to a wa ll, a swing arm, or another mounting fixture. NOTE: The following steps apply only to the HP LA1956x Model. 1. Lay the monitor face down on a flat surface covered by a clean, dry cloth. 2. Remove the four screws from th[...]

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    Mounting the Monitor The monitor panel can be attached to a wall, swing arm, or other mounting fixture. NOTE: This apparatus is intended to be supporte d by UL or CSA Listed wall mount bracket. 1. Remove the monitor panel from the pedestal base. Refer to Removing t he Monitor Pedestal Base on page 15 . CAUTION: This monitor suppor ts the VESA indus[...]

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    Locating the Rating Labels The rating labels on the monitor provide the spar e part number, product number, and serial number. You may need these numbers when contacting HP about the monitor model. The rating labels are located on the rear panel of the monitor display head. Figure 2-20 Locating the Rating Labels Installing a Cable Lock You can secu[...]

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    3 Finding More Information Reference Guides Refer to the HP LCD Monitors Referen ce Guide included on the CD with your monitor for additional information on: ● Optimizing monitor performance ● Safety and maintenance guidelines ● Installing software from the CD ● Using the OSD menu ● Downloading sof tware from the Web ● Agency regulatory[...]

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    A Technical Specifications NOTE: All specifications represent the typical specifications provided by HP 's component manufacturers; actual performance may vary either higher or lower. LA1956x Model Table A-1 LA1956x Specifications Display Type 48.3 cm wide screen Twisted Nematic (TN) LED Backlit LCD 19 inches wide screen Viewable Image Size 48[...]

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    Table A-1 LA1956x Specifications (conti nued) Altitude: Operating Storage 0 to 5000 m 0 to 12192 m 0 to 16,400 feet 0 to 40,000 feet Measured Powe r Consumption: Full Power Typical Settings Energy Star® Test Methods Sleep Switch Off 35.0 watts 27.0 watts <15.95 watts <0.5 watts <0.5 watts Input Terminal One VGA connector, one DVI connecto[...]

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    Table A-2 LA2006x Specificat ions (continued) 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 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 [...]

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    Table A-3 LA2206x Specificat ions (continued) Maximum Graphic Resolut ion 1920 x 1080 (60 Hz) analog input 1920 x 1080 (60 Hz) digital inpu t Optimum Graphic Resolution 1920 x 1080 (60 Hz) analog input 1920 x 1080 (60 Hz) digital inpu t Text Mode 720 x 400 Dot Pitch 0.248 (H) x 0.248 (W) mm Pixels Per Inch 102 PPI Horizontal Frequency 24 to 94 kHz [...]

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    Table A-4 LA2306x Specificat ions (continued) Tilt -5 to 30° Swivel -180 to 180° Maximum Weight (Unpacked) 6.8 kg 15.0 lbs Dimensions (include b ase) Height (highest position) Height (lowest position) Depth Width 46.62 cm 35.11 cm 24.95 cm 55.15 cm 18.37 inches 13.83 inches 9.83 inches 21.73 inches Maximum Graphic Resolut ion 1920 x 1080 (60 Hz) [...]

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    Recognizing Preset Display Resolutions The display resolutions lis ted below are the most commonly used modes an d are set as factory defaults. This monitor automaticall y recognizes these preset modes and they will appear properly sized and centered on the s creen. LA1956x Model Table A-5 Factory Preset Modes Preset Pixel Format Horz Freq (kHz) Ve[...]

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    LA2206x Model Table A-8 Factory Preset Modes Preset Pixel Format Horz Fr eq (kHz) Vert Freq (Hz) 1 640 × 480 31.469 59.940 2 720 × 400 31.469 70.087 3 800 × 600 37.879 60.317 4 1024 × 768 48.363 60.004 5 1280 × 720 45.00 59.94 6 1280 × 1024 63.981 60.02 7 1440 × 900 55.935 59.887 8 1680 × 1050 65.29 59.954 9 1920 × 1080 67.50 60.00 Table A[...]

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    Table A-10 Factory Preset Modes (contin ued) 8 1680 × 1050 65.29 59.954 9 1920 × 1080 67.5 60.00 Table A-11 High Definition Video Formats Preset Timing Name Pixel Format Horz Freq (kHz) Vert Freq (Hz) 1 480p 720 × 480 31.469 60 2 576p 720 × 576 31.25 50 3 720p50 1280 × 720 37.5 50 4 720p60 1280 × 720 45 60 5 1080p50 1920 × 1080 56.25 50 6 10[...]