HP HDTV User’s Guide HP LT4700 47-Inch LCD High-Definition Television HP LT4200 42-Inch LCD High-Definition Television HP LT3700 37-Inch LCD High-Definition Television HP LT3200 32-Inch LCD High-Definition Television
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Important Safeguards WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. CAUTION: RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
INFORMATION This equipment has been tested and 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 provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Important Safety Instructions Electricity is used to perform many useful functions, but it can also cause personal injuries and property damage if improperly handled. This product has been engineered and manufactured with the highest priority on safety. However, improper use can result in electric shock and/or fire. In order to prevent potential danger, please observe the following instructions when installing, operating, and cleaning the product.
21 Servicing: The user should not attempt to service the appliance beyond that described in the operating instructions. All other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel. ■ Water and Moisture—Do not use this product near water; for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub; in a wet basement; or near a swimming pool; and the like. ■ Stand—Do not place the product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, or table.
■ Outdoor Antenna Grounding—If an outside antenna is connected to the television equipment, be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges.
Important Information The TV must be serviced by an authorized service technician. The TV is not user-serviceable. Changes can damage your TV and void your warranty. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Recycling Information For information about how to recycle this product through HP, see: http://www.hp.com/recycle Other recycling options may also be available in your area. If located within the U.S.
Important Safeguards ..................................... iii INFORMATION..............................................iv Important Safety Instructions ..............................v Important Information .................................... viii Table of Contents ........................... xi Getting to Know Your TV ................ 1 Identifying Items in the Box .................................... 2 Locating TV Controls and Connectors ...................... 3 Cleaning ................................
Starting the Setup Wizard ............................. 42 Changing the Input Labels ............................. 42 Returning to Default Settings........................... 43 Finding Answers to Questions ....... 45 Understanding TV Terms...................................... 45 What are analog TV, digital TV, and high-definition TV (HDTV)? .................................................. 45 What is the difference between progressive and interlaced signal formats for digital TVs? ............
Thank you for purchasing an HP LCD High-Definition Television. All HP high-definition televisions deliver a world-class picture in a design that is sleek and stylish. ■ Dynamic contrast adaptation, which enables picture quality adjustment on a scene-by-scene basis. Features: ■ Motion Adaptive Noise Reduction, which greatly reduces visual noise without reducing detail. ■ Advanced scaling and film-processing technology, which enables enjoyment of DVDs and standarddefinition TV on a big screen.
Identifying Items in the Box Television with stand attached Or, for select models: SAP MTS Sound ■ Television panel (stand detached) ■ TV stand (two pieces) and eight screws Remote control Picture Menu Aspect Source OK back Info Last Ch+ Ch- CC Sleep 1 2 4 5 7 Fav 3 6 8 9 0 Enter AC power cord VGA cable Cable clamp Documentation Prod Sec ecoond ndaa ry uct title title 18p 8ptt 29p t Prod uct title title 18p 8ptt 29p t Sec ecoond ndaa ry Trans Transla Transla ttiion ,
Locating TV Controls and Connectors The TV contains controls (indicators and buttons), and connectors. TV controls The TV indicators are located on the front of the TV, and the buttons are located on the right side. TV button Description A: Power light Power light shows whether the TV is on or off. The light is blue when TV is plugged in but turned off. The light is amber while the TV is powering up after you turn it on, and then it goes off after about 30 seconds.
TV connectors The connectors are located on the rear of the TV. TV connectors shown in the following figure are on the left side, center, and right side of the rear of the TV. The HDMI 3 and RS-232 connectors are present on select models only.
■ ANT/Cable In Standard Definition Input: ■ AV Input 1: S-Vid, Video, Audio L and R ■ AV Input 2: S-Vid, Video, Audio L and R Description TV (rear) Description (Continued) Connect a coaxial cable from an off-air antenna or cable signal source. Digital High Definition Input: Supports 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, and 1080p digital format inputs. The TV automatically determines what has been connected. Some set-top boxes must be set for a specific output resolution.
TV (rear) Description (Continued) Cleaning Cleaning precautions ■ Serial RS-232 (select models only) Used for commercial purposes only. ■ Service Port Used for repair purposes only. ■ Kensington Lock slot Use to attach a lock to secure your TV. ■ AC In Connect the included AC power cord. NOTE: Use only the provided power cord. Unplug the TV before cleaning the screen. The TV screen has a special antiglare coating.
88 Setting Up the TV HP recommends professional installation from an authorized installer to ensure maximum enjoyment of your HP HDTV. Be sure to read all the safety information and precautions before starting installation. See the following topics: ■ “Important Safeguards” on page iii ■ “Important Safety Instructions” on page v ■ “Important Information” on page viii Selecting a Good Location ■ Power cord length: Choose a location with easy access to an AC power outlet.
Lifting the TV The TV is heavy; be sure to use ergonomically correct lifting procedures when moving the TV. Due to the size and weight of the TV, it is recommended that a minimum of two people move it. To transport the TV, grasp the left and right ends of the panel in the areas below and above the screen. Do not lift the TV by the attached stand. Before attaching the stand, unplug the AC power cord from the AC power outlet, and remove any cabling.
WARNING: Do not allow the stand to drop onto the TV panel. 5 Holding the assembled stand by the base with the rear facing up towards you, place the stand into the bottom of the TV. Hold the stand in place. 6 Insert four long screws into the holes on the rear of the stand (pedestal) and into the rear of the TV, and then tighten the screws. 7 Lift the TV and then position the TV upright on a Setting Up the TV stable table.
Connecting to the TV Set up the TV by connecting cables and connecting the AC power cord. Choosing the AV connection to use When connecting optional audiovisual (AV) equipment as signal sources, the connectors on the equipment may limit the type of connection you can use. When your optional equipment has more than one type of output connector, choose the connection that provides the best-quality playback image. The following table lists the available optional AV equipment connections on the TV.
The procedures that follow describe how to connect optional equipment for each type of AV connection, including the audio connections when applicable. C A Connecting the TV signal sources B A 75-ohm coaxial cable, round B 300-ohm twin-lead cable, flat C F-type connector Connect the input sources to the TV according to the type of connection: WARNING: Before connecting the TV to any other electronic device, unplug the TV and electronic device AC power cords from the AC power outlet.
Connecting the cable TV or air broadcast antenna Connecting cable or satellite with a set-top box Use standard 75-ohm coaxial cable to connect a ground antenna or cable TV input source to the TV. Use shielded coaxial cable to reduce radio frequency (RF) interference. Connecting your TV directly to the audio and video output of your set-top box ensures a more vivid picture and enhances your viewing enjoyment. See “Choosing the AV connection to use” on page 10 for connector and cable information.
■ Standard Definition Input: Connect an S-Video cable, or a composite video cable, and left-right audio cables from the cable or satellite set-top box. (Audio L and R connectors are shared within the AV connector set.
! Both the S-Vid and Video connectors share Audio L and R connectors. (The AV Input 1 set of S-Vid and Video connectors share Audio connectors; the AV Input 2 S-Vid and Video connectors share Audio connectors.) Do not connect video cables to both the S-Vid and Video connectors in a set. Connecting a digital, high-definition DVD player or other equipment by using an HDMI cable This is the recommended connection for HD video and audio. The HDMI cable is sold separately.
Connecting a digital, high-definition DVD player or other equipment by using a DVI cable 1 Connect component video cables and left-right audio cables to the Component connectors on the rear of the TV. The DVI-D cable, DVI-to-HDMI converter, and the audio cable are sold separately. 1 Connect a DVI-D cable and DVI-to-HDMI converter to HDMI 1 on the rear of the TV, and left-right audio cables to HDMI Audio In L and R. 2 Connect the cables to the DVD player. the DVD player.
1 Connect an S-Video cable, or a composite video cable, by using the AV Input connector sets on the rear of the TV: ■ 1: S-Vid or Video, and Audio L and R ■ 2: S-Vid or Video, and Audio L and R S-Vid connection 4 Connect the audio cables to the DVD player. 5 Turn on the DVD player, and start play. 6 Connect power to the TV; see “Connecting power to the TV” on page 18. 7 Turn on the TV; see “Turning the TV On and Off” on page 19.
To connect a PC by using the PC Input connectors: 7 Select the input source to view, as well as the Picture Mode, Aspect, and other options; see “Operating the TV” on page 21. 8 Adjust the picture, including Auto Sync, by using the onscreen display (OSD) Picture menu PC Screen option; see “Adjusting the PC Screen image” on page 31. CAUTION: Unplug power for the TV and all connected components before connecting a PC. Ensure that the PC is powered off.
1 Connect the external sound system to the TV: ■ ■ For a digital connection, connect an optical audio cable to the Audio Output Digital (Optical) connector on the rear of the TV and to the external sound system, such as a digital receiver or a surround sound system. Connecting power to the TV 1 Connect the AC power cord to the connector on the rear of the TV.
Turning On the TV The TV has a Power button on the right side of the panel. You can also use the Power button on the remote control to turn on the TV. Pressing the Power button turns the TV either on or off. The initial setup starts when the TV powers on for the first time. If the TV has been turned on before, the Setup Wizard does not start. To start the Setup Wizard from the onscreen display (OSD) Setup menu, see “Starting the Setup Wizard” on page 42.
Using the First-Time Setup Wizard Setting date, time, and time zone 1 Press the up and down arrow buttons on the remote control to highlight the date field. Initial Setup 2 Press the up and down arrow buttons on the When you turn on the TV for the first time, a first-time Setup Wizard guides you through the following tasks: 3 Press the down arrow button to highlight the ■ Setting the onscreen display language. ■ Setting the date, time, and time zone. ■ Selecting a signal source.
Operating the TV Using the Remote Control 1 Press and open the cover on the rear of the remote The remote control operates the TV. To use the remote control, point the remote control at the remote control sensor on the front of the TV. 2 Insert the batteries into the remote control, and control. make sure that you match polarities. 3 Close the cover.
Identifying the remote control buttons Name A B SAP MTS Sound C D A Power Press Power to turn the TV on or off. B SAP/ MTS Press SAP/MTS to select from the available Secondary Audio Program (SAP) and Multi-channel Television Sound (MTS) options. Sound Press Sound to select an audio mode: Voice, Standard, Music, User.
H I J K L M N O Volume Mute CC Sleep Numbers – (Dash) Picture Up/ down/ left/ right arrows Description (Continued) Name Icon P Press a Volume button to increase (or decrease) the sound level. Aspect Press Mute to turn sound off or on. Press CC to select a closed caption mode: Off, On, On Mute. Press Sleep to set the timer in this order: Off, 15, 30, 60, 120, or 150 minutes. Press the number buttons (0–9) to directly select channels, and then press Enter (U).
Adjusting the Volume Changing Channels To increase or decrease the sound, press: To change to the next higher or lower channel, press: ■ The remote control Volume buttons. ■ The remote control Ch+ or Ch– buttons. Ch+ Ch- Or The TV Volume buttons. The indicator bar on the TV shows the increase or decrease. Muting the sound 1 Press the Mute button on the remote control to temporarily turn off the sound. 2 Press the Mute button again to restore the sound back to the previous level.
During the first-time Setup Wizard, or an Auto Scan, the TV searches for the TV antenna or cable signal sources, finds all the available channels, and adds them to the channel list. If you skipped or canceled during the initial setup, and have not run the Setup Wizard or the Auto Scan, there are no channels in the channel list. To be able to add channels to the favorites list, the channel must be in the channel list.
Changing the View by Using the Aspect Button Press the Aspect button on the remote control to select an option for the dimensions of the TV picture image. The options that are available for selection depend on the current input source. Input signal TV image (Aspect) 4:3 16:9 Zoom1 Zoom2 Panorama 4:3 16:9 Not available The Aspect options are: ■ Auto automatically shows the correct aspect ratio, based on the content.
Press the CC button on the remote control to select the caption option: ■ On: Turns on captions. ■ Off: Turns off captions. ■ On Mute: Displays captions while the sound is muted (the Mute button is pressed). To assign your preferences for captions, see “Using the Caption (Closed Caption) Menu” on page 41. If stereo sound is difficult to hear, you may obtain a clearer sound by manually switching to fixed mono-sound mode. MTS operates only while the TV is in TV mode.
Adjusting the TV Settings Use the onscreen display to adjust the picture, audio, and other settings. For more information, see “Using the OSD Menus” on page 29. Opening and closing the OSD Press the Menu button on the remote control, or on the TV, to display the OSD menu. Press the Menu button again to close the current menu and return to the TV display. Within a submenu, pressing the Back button on the remote control, or the Source button on the TV, takes you back one menu level.
Changing the TV Settings You can change the TV settings by using the onscreen display (OSD) menus. Source Aspect To operate the OSD menus, use the buttons on the TV, or on the remote control, to highlight, adjust, and enter items, as described in this section. Menu Using the OSD Menus OK back Info Last Ch+ Ch- Remote control Menu Description MENU Menu opens (or closes) the OSD. SELECT Select selects the highlighted item in the OSD. SOURCE Source selects the input source.
You operate the OSD menus by using the buttons on the remote control or the TV; refer to the previous tables for descriptions of the buttons. 1 Press the Source button to select the input signal source for the TV. The OSD menus and options that you see depend on the current input source. 2 Press the Menu button to open the OSD. The available menus appear as a list.
Using the Picture Menu Adjusting the picture image The Picture menu controls the look of the image on the screen for the selected input source. For example, when you adjust Brightness, the screen image changes as you adjust the scale. Adjusting the AV picture image ■ The following table shows the Picture menu for an AV source. When a PC is the input source, use the PC menu to adjust the picture settings, including Auto Sync.
Using the Audio Menu The Audio menu sets the sound levels, the mode for the digital audio output signal, and sound items.
Audio output at Digital (Optical) connector: (Audio menu/Digital Audio) Audio output at Analog L and R connectors TV tuner, analog channel Stereo 2-channel PCM Stereo 2-channel TV tuner, digital channel Stereo 2-channel PCM or Dolby Digital Stereo 2-channel HDMI, PCM format Stereo 2-channel None Stereo 2-channel HDMI, Dolby Digital format None None None Component Stereo 2-channel PCM Stereo 2-channel AV (S-Video or Video) Stereo 2-channel PCM Stereo 2-channel PC Audio Stereo 2-cha
Using the Channel Menu If you skipped the Setup Wizard, or if the initial setup did not find all the available channels, use the Channel menu to automatically scan and find the channels. The scan continues until every channel is either found or confirmed as no signal. Use this menu to edit the program channel list to skip a channel when you use the Channel buttons on the remote control or the TV.
Parental menu Options (Continued) Canadian French ■ E ■ G ■ 8ans + ■ 13ans + ■ 16ans + ■ 18ans + Using the Password The Parental (Control) menu enables you to use a password to protect certain settings from being accidentally changed. ! IMPORTANT: The following conditions must be met to enable parental controls: ■ Password is set. ■ Rating settings have been made. Enter the password when prompted.
Voluntary movie rating system (MPAA) In the Parental (Control) menu, highlight MPAA, and then press OK. Adjust the item. The setting automatically blocks any program with ratings that are higher than your selection. MPAA rating Description Age G General audiences. All ages admitted. PG Parental guidance suggested. Some material may not be suitable for children. PG-13 Parents strongly cautioned. Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13. R Restricted.
US TV Rating In the Parental (Control) menu, highlight US TV Rating, and then press OK. Adjust the item. The setting automatically blocks any ratings that are higher than your selection. You can set an individual content-based rating item. Content L (Adult language) V (Violence) TV-PG (Parental guidance suggested) Rating can be set. Rating can be set. Rating can be set. Rating can be set. TV-14 (Parents strongly cautioned) Rating can be set. Rating can be set. Rating can be set.
Canadian rating systems The TV rating systems in Canada are based on the Canadian Radio-Television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) policy on violence in television programming. While violence is the most important content element to be rated, the rating also takes into consideration other program content, such as language, nudity, sexuality, and mature themes. When setting controls on the Canadian rating systems, you can choose either the Canadian English ratings or the Canadian French ratings.
Canadian French rating Rating Age Canadian French rating description E Exempt programming. G General: All ages and children; contains minimal direct violence, but may be integrated into the plot in a humorous or unrealistic manner. 8ans + General but inadvisable for young children: May be viewed by a wide public audience, but could contain scenes disturbing to children under 8 who cannot distinguish between imaginary and real situations. Recommended for viewing with parent.
Using the Setup Menu Using the Time Menu You can use the Setup menu to set time and closed caption options, select the language for the OSD menus, start the Setup Wizard, return OSD settings to default values, and to change the input labels for the Source list. The Time menu sets the mode for the date and time, and sets the sleep timer.
Using the Caption (Closed Caption) Menu indicates the language of the Digital Closed Captions: ENG (English), SPA (Spanish), FRA (French), or other language codes. Caption menu Not all programs and VHS videotapes offer closed captioning. Look for the symbol to ensure that captions appear.
Changing the Input Labels If the language code, such as ENG, is not found on a digital TV programs, “--” displays. All types of closed caption service (CC1, Text1, and so on) are potentially available, but a broadcast may contain none or only some of these services, at the election of the program provider. The defaults for closed caption may be specified by the broadcasting station.
To change an input label by using the remote control: 1 Press the Menu button to open the OSD. The available menus appear as a list. 2 Press the down arrow button to highlight the Setup menu, and then press the OK button. 3 Press the down arrow button to move within the menu and highlight the Input Labels option, and then press OK to move into the option. 4 Press the down arrow button to highlight the input source that you want to change, and then press the right arrow button.
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Understanding TV Terms What are analog TV, digital TV, and high-definition TV (HDTV)? Devices such as monitors, tuners, and integrated monitor/tuner combinations are designed to handle any of the 18 formats officially sanctioned by the industry-led standard setting, Advanced Television Systems Committee (ATSC), for the digital transmission of video signals.
What is variable aspect ratio? The aspect ratio describes the relationship of screen width to screen height. Standard TV signals are based on an aspect ratio of 4:3 (four units wide by three units high). HDTV signals are based on an aspect ratio of 16:9, making the image 33 percent wider than a normal TV, and enabling you to view TV and movies as if you were watching them in a theater.
Identifying Cable Usage Cable type/ connection HDMI DVI Description Capable of transmitting both uncompressed digital audio and digital video signals, because it has video, audio, and control signals. DVI requires use of a separate audio cable. DVI-D transmits digital video signals. DVI-D can be used with a DVI-to-HDMI converter to connect to an HDMI connector on the TV. DVI-I transmits both digital and analog video signals.
Cable type/ connection Coaxial antenna Description (Continued) RF or coaxial used for antennas or cable connections. Often used with a cable or a satellite decoder (set-top box), if no other choice is available. AIR IN VGA Digital audio RCA RS-232 Power cord 48 HP HDTV User’s Guide Interface used with PCs and monitors. High-resolution optical audio cable used for optional external audio systems, such as 5.1 channel surround sound.
Specifications Display TV panel TFT LCD television Dimensions in inches (mm) T 100mm 200 mm 7.9" W 7.9" 200 mm H A D Specifications B HP LT4700: W: 44.4 (1128), H: 31.7 (804), A: 26.8 (680), B: 29.3 (744), T: 5.4 (138), D: 11.0 (279), C: 15.6 (395) HP LT4200: W: 40.0 (1015), H: 29.0 (737), A: 22.0 (558), B: 26.6 (676), T: 5.3 (135), D: 11.0 (279), C: 14.0 (355) HP LT3700: W: 35.7 (908), H: 26.7 (678), A: 22.0 (558), B: 24.3 (617), T: 5.2 (133), D: 11.0 (279), C: 11.1 (283) HP LT3200: W: 30.
Display (Continued) Response time (typical) HP LT4700: 6 ms HP LT4200: 8 ms HP LT3700: 6 ms HP LT3200: 8 ms Panel life Up to 60,000 hours Audio ■ 10 watts per channel (two internal speakers) ■ HP Virtual Surround Sound: Theater, Music Hall ■ Analog output: 2-channel stereo ■ Digital (optical) output: Dolby Digital Out, PCM OSD language English/French/Spanish Power requirement AC 120 V Power consumption HP LT4700: 330 W , 60 Hz HP LT4200: 300 W HP LT3700: 220 W HP LT3200: 180 W TV functi
Connectors HDMI input (Type A) connectors with HDCP: ■ HDMI 1 (with HDMI Audio In L and R) ■ HDMI 2 ■ HDMI 3 (select models only) Component High Definition Input ■ 1: Y, Pb, and Pr, and Audio L and R ■ 2: Y, Pb, and Pr, and Audio L and R Standard Definition Input ■ AV Input 1: S-Vid, Video, and Audio L and R ■ AV Input 2: S-Vid, Video, and Audio L and R PC Input VGA monitor input with Audio L/R (Line In) Audio Output ■ Digital (Optical) in Dolby Digital or PCM format ■ Audio Output L a
Accessories In the box Documentation, remote control, cable clamp, VGA cable, and AC power cord Certification and compliance UL, C-UL, FCC, BETS-7, ENERGY STAR qualified TV All specifications represent the typical specifications provided by HP’s component manufacturers; actual performance may vary either higher or lower. The panel life is determined as the time at which luminance is 50% compared to that of initial value at the typical lamp current on condition of continuous operation at 25 +/– °C.
Troubleshooting Refer to this section if you have startup, viewing, picture, sound, or remote control problems with your TV. Startup questions Symptom Remedy I do not hear sound at power-on, even though there is an image. ■ Is the volume too low? Press the Volume button. ■ Is mute turned on? Press the Mute button, or the Volume button. ■ Are the TV speakers turned off in the onscreen display (OSD) menu? Press the Menu button to open the OSD.
Symptom Remedy (Continued) There is no power. ■ Press the Power button on the remote control. ■ If the Power light on the TV is on (blue), press the Power button on the TV. ■ Is the AC power cord disconnected? Make sure that both ends of the power cord are plugged in. ■ Is there power coming from the outlet? Plug a functional lamp or other electrical device into the same outlet as the TV to make sure that there is power coming from the outlet.
Viewing questions Symptom Remedy I get a poor picture with video signal input. Check the following: improper control setting, local interference, cable interconnections. Adjust the picture control as needed. Try another location for the TV. Make sure that all connections are secure. There is no picture, and I have an external device controlling the TV. ■ Press the Source button on the remote control, and confirm that the source is selected. ■ Verify that the external device or PC power is turned on.
Remote control questions Symptom Remedy The remote control does not work. Check the following, and try the proposed solution: ■ Make sure that the batteries are inserted with the polarity properly aligned. ■ Make sure that the remote control batteries are fresh. If they are worn out, replace them with new batteries. ■ Make sure that the remote control is within correct operating range.