front.fm Page i Thursday, January 31, 2002 11:57 AM hp L1725 P48277 17-inch LCD monitor (17-inch viewable image) user’s guide www.hp.
l1725.
l1725.fm Page 2 Friday, March 1, 2002 11:11 AM hp L1725 LCD Monitor Notice Notice The information contained in the documents accompanying this product is subject to change without notice. Hewlett-Packard makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this material, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.
l1725.fm Page 3 Friday, March 1, 2002 11:11 AM hp L1725 LCD Monitor Important Safety Instructions Important Safety Instructions ! WARNING: The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol inside an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated, dangerous voltage which may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock.
l1725.fm Page 4 Friday, March 1, 2002 11:11 AM hp L1725 LCD Monitor Important Safety Instructions serviceable parts inside. Only qualified service personnel should service these parts. Make sure the computer is turned off before connecting or disconnecting a display peripheral. Working in Comfort To optimize your comfort and productivity, it’s important that you set up your work area correctly and use your HP equipment properly.
l1725.fm Page 5 Friday, March 1, 2002 11:11 AM hp L1725 LCD Monitor What the hp L1725 Monitor Offers What the hp L1725 Monitor Offers Full scan TFT screen that gives edge-to-edge image Anti-glare surface On/Off Status LED indicator Auto/Select Right Browse/Contrast Left Browse/Brightness Menu Slim and space-saving The HP L1725 monitor is a liquid crystal display (LCD) 17-inch, high resolution, multi-synchronous color monitor.
l1725.fm Page 6 Friday, March 1, 2002 11:11 AM hp L1725 LCD Monitor What the hp L1725 Monitor Offers The HP L1725 monitor has the following features: • A 17-inch LCD; thin film transistor (TFT) with an anti-glare, hard coated surface • Support of video modes up to 1280 x 1024 at a 75 Hz refresh rate • Analog/Digital interface: a VGA (analog) and a DVI-D (digital) connector enables connection to up to two computers at the same time. • True color (16.
l1725.fm Page 7 Friday, March 1, 2002 11:11 AM hp L1725 LCD Monitor What the hp L1725 Monitor Offers NOTE: As an ENERGY STAR partner, HP has determined that this product meets ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency.
l1725.fm Page 8 Friday, March 1, 2002 11:11 AM hp L1725 LCD Monitor Unpacking the Monitor Unpacking the Monitor Check for the following items. If they are missing or damaged, consult your retailer immediately. • • • • • • • • • 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 liquid crystal display (LCD) power cord DC adapter with an attached DC cable video cable (VGA) audio cables USB cable Quick User’s Guide warranty booklet CD-ROM disc.
l1725.fm Page 9 Friday, March 1, 2002 11:11 AM hp L1725 LCD Monitor Setting Up the Monitor Setting Up the Monitor Where to place the monitor Place the monitor on a flat, sturdy surface. Ensure that the operating site is free from excessive heat and moisture. For best performance, make sure nothing is resting on the monitor. ! WARNING: Before you connect any cables or install the HP monitor, refer to the safety instructions at the beginning of this manual.
l1725.fm Page 10 Friday, March 1, 2002 11:11 AM hp L1725 LCD Monitor Setting Up the Monitor Connecting the cables to the monitor Look at the following diagram and follow the steps listed below to connect the cables to the LCD monitor. CAUTION: 10 English This monitor is equipped with an auto-sensing power supply for voltage ranges 100—240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. Use the monitor with the supplied DC adapter only.
l1725.
l1725.fm Page 12 Friday, March 1, 2002 11:11 AM hp L1725 LCD Monitor Setting Up the Monitor To connect the cables to the monitor: 1 Make sure the computer is turned off. 2 Plug the video cable into the correct video connector (VGA or DVI-D) on the back of the monitor. Secure the cable by tightening the thumbscrews. NOTE: VGA cable → VGA connector DVI-D cable → DVI-D connector All monitors are equipped with both a VGA and a DVI-D connector and come with a VGA cable.
l1725.fm Page 13 Friday, March 1, 2002 11:11 AM hp L1725 LCD Monitor Setting Up the Monitor 5 Plug the audio cables into the correct connectors on the computer. Connect the green plug to the Audio Out connector and the pink plug to the Microphone connector on the computer. Connectors Computer Green Monitor → Audio connector Pink → Microphone connector ! CAUTION: Do not connect the audio cable to the Speaker Out connector on the computer: the audio system of the monitor could be damaged.
l1725.fm Page 14 Friday, March 1, 2002 11:11 AM hp L1725 LCD Monitor Setting Up the Monitor To disconnect the cables from the monitor: 1 Turn off the power switch for the monitor and the computer, and then turn off the main power source. 2 Disconnect the power cord from the main power source and the DC adapter cable. 3 Disconnect the DC adapter cable from the connector at the rear of the monitor base. 4 Disconnect the audio cables from the computer connectors.
l1725.fm Page 15 Friday, March 1, 2002 11:11 AM hp L1725 LCD Monitor Setting Up the Monitor To secure the monitor: 1 Insert the lock in one of the two slots located on the rear of the monitor. 2 Turn the key to lock the cable to the monitor. 3 Remove the key and store it in a safe place.
l1725.fm Page 16 Friday, March 1, 2002 11:11 AM hp L1725 LCD Monitor Setting Up the Monitor Changing your monitor’s viewing position To tilt your monitor: Firmly push or pull the lower part of the screen. To change your monitor to portrait or landscape: Your monitor can be rotated to either a landscape or portrait position. 1 Tilt the lower part of the monitor upwards. 2 Rotate the monitor clockwise until the monitor controls are on the left side.
l1725.fm Page 17 Friday, March 1, 2002 11:11 AM hp L1725 LCD Monitor Setting Up the Monitor Connecting additional devices to your monitor Additional devices can be connected to your LCD monitor. There is one headphone connector and one microphone connector on the left side of the monitor’s base. You can use these connectors to connect various compatible devices.
l1725.fm Page 18 Friday, March 1, 2002 11:11 AM hp L1725 LCD Monitor Removing your monitor’s pedestal Removing your monitor’s pedestal These HP LCD monitors are compliant with VESA Wall Mounting. You can remove the monitor’s pedestal to mount the monitor on a wall. NOTE: The VESA Wall Mount is not an HP accessory. It cannot be ordered from HP. Contact your reseller for more information. CAUTION: The LCD monitor is fragile. 1 Place the monitor on a flat, clean surface.
l1725.fm Page 19 Friday, March 1, 2002 11:11 AM hp L1725 LCD Monitor Removing your monitor’s pedestal 3 Unscrew the metal fixing. 4 Lift the pedestal from the monitor. 5 The monitor can now be mounted on a wall.
l1725.fm Page 20 Friday, March 1, 2002 11:11 AM hp L1725 LCD Monitor How to Install the Drivers How to Install the Drivers The HP monitor comes with driver software that allows you to take advantage of the Plug and Play feature of the Windows® 95 Windows 98, Windows 2000, or Windows XP operating system. This software enables the computer to communicate with the monitor and use all the monitor features. Without this software, the monitor settings and display images will not be correct.
l1725.fm Page 21 Friday, March 1, 2002 11:11 AM hp L1725 LCD Monitor How to Install the Drivers Windows 2000 and XP Users NOTE: The procedure for installing the driver for your operating system may vary. To install the driver: Click Start, select Settings, then click Control Panel. Double-click Display. Select the Settings tab. Click Advanced Properties or Advanced, and select the Monitor tab. 5 Click Properties. 6 Select the Driver tab. 7 Click Update Driver and click Next.
l1725.fm Page 22 Friday, March 1, 2002 11:11 AM hp L1725 LCD Monitor Adjusting the Monitor Adjusting the Monitor The monitor display has several adjustable settings which may need to be fine tuned occasionally. Adjust the monitor: • When the monitor is installed for the first time. • If the resolution (number of pixels on the display) or refresh rate (vertical scan frequency rate) has been changed. • If the graphic card has been changed. • If the monitor is connected to a different computer.
l1725.
l1725.fm Page 24 Friday, March 1, 2002 11:11 AM hp L1725 LCD Monitor Using the Monitor Using the Monitor Using the On-Screen Display Manager (OSD) The monitor comes pre-configured to provide the best viewing image. However, you can fine-tune the display using Display Manager. The monitor has control buttons that you can use to open the On-Screen Display Manager to select and adjust display settings. To adjust display settings: 1 Press the Menu button to open the On-Screen Display Manager.
l1725.fm Page 25 Friday, March 1, 2002 11:11 AM hp L1725 LCD Monitor Using the Monitor Icon Setting option Setting description Horizontal Position* Adjusts the horizontal position of the screen image. Vertical Position* Adjusts the vertical position of the screen image. Clock* Adjusts the frequency of the pixel clock to minimize vertical bars. Phase* Adjusts the phase value to minimize horizontal bars.
l1725.fm Page 26 Friday, March 1, 2002 11:11 AM hp L1725 LCD Monitor Using the Monitor NOTE: Horizontal Position, Vertical Position, Clock and Phase settings do not need to be adjusted for displays operating in digital mode (using the DVI input), therefore these icons do not appear in digital mode.
l1725.fm Page 27 Friday, March 1, 2002 11:11 AM hp L1725 LCD Monitor Using the Monitor 3 Press the Menu button to exit the setting screen. • If the viewable image is positioned too far too the right or left, you can adjust its horizontal position. In the Horizontal Position screen, pressing the left Browse button moves the horizontal position to the left, and pressing the right Browse button moves the horizontal position to the right.
l1725.fm Page 28 Friday, March 1, 2002 11:11 AM hp L1725 LCD Monitor Using the Monitor To auto-adjust these parameters: 1 Access the auto-adjustment function by pressing the Select/Auto button on your monitor, then choosing the Auto option from the OSD menu. 2 If the result is not satisfactory, open the “auto adjustment pattern.exe” file on the CD-ROM provided, and repeat step 1.
l1725.fm Page 29 Friday, March 1, 2002 11:11 AM hp L1725 LCD Monitor Using the Monitor To adjust the Color temperature: 1 Press the Browse buttons to select a color temperature. 2 Press the Menu button to save the setting and exit the setting screen. To adjust User Color: 1 Press the Browse buttons until User is selected. 2 Press the Select button to open the User Color window. 3 Press the Browse buttons to select the color you want to adjust.
l1725.fm Page 30 Friday, March 1, 2002 11:11 AM hp L1725 LCD Monitor Using the Monitor OSD settings To change OSD settings: 1 Open the OSD setting screen. See “Using the On-Screen Display Manager (OSD)” on page 24. Five options appear: Protected OSD, OSD Timeout, Inform On/Off, H Position, and V Position. 2 Press the Browse buttons to select the option you want to adjust. 3 Press the Select button to display its setting screen.
l1725.fm Page 31 Friday, March 1, 2002 11:11 AM hp L1725 LCD Monitor Using the Monitor To adjust Inform On/Off: Turning Inform on displays the chosen resolution and refresh rate for three seconds, whenever you change them. Turning Inform off prevents this information from being displayed. 1 Press the Browse buttons to select On or Off. The setting is automatically saved as you adjust it. 2 Press the Menu button to exit the setting screen.
l1725.fm Page 32 Friday, March 1, 2002 11:11 AM hp L1725 LCD Monitor Using the Monitor To use Mode Recall 1 Open the Mode Recall setting screen. See “Using the On-Screen Display Manager (OSD)” on page 24. A window with a red bar appears. 2 Press the Select button to proceed with Mode Recall, or press the Menu button to exit without resetting. 3 If you reset with Mode Recall, press the Menu button to exit the setting screen.
l1725.fm Page 33 Friday, March 1, 2002 11:11 AM hp L1725 LCD Monitor Using the Monitor To view Backlight Info: 1 Open the Backlight Info setting screen. See “Using the On-Screen Display Manager (OSD)” on page 24. The elapsed time is displayed. 2 Press the Menu button to exit the setting screen. Serial Number You may need to provide the display serial number to HP Support technicians to help them serve you better during a Support call. To view a Serial Number: 1 Open the Serial Number setting screen.
l1725.fm Page 34 Friday, March 1, 2002 11:11 AM hp L1725 LCD Monitor Using the Monitor Input Priority When connecting two computers to the monitor (one VGA input and one DVI input), the input priority selects the image that will be displayed. (1) represents VGA and (2) represents DVI. You can use this setting to switch between the two video inputs, analog and digital. The default active video input is analog (1). To set Input Priority: 1 Open the Mode Info setting screen.
l1725.fm Page 35 Friday, March 1, 2002 11:11 AM hp L1725 LCD Monitor Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If you are having trouble with the monitor, these tips may help you solve the problem. Try the following steps before calling HP. If you find: No picture and the light indicator on the front of the LCD panel is off: • • • • Check that the monitor is turned on. Check that the power cord is properly connected. Check the electrical outlet.
l1725.fm Page 36 Friday, March 1, 2002 11:11 AM hp L1725 LCD Monitor Troubleshooting Colors are not pure: • Check that the video cable has no bent pins and is firmly attached to both the computer and monitor video connectors. • Restore the original factory colors setting. See “To use Mode Recall” on page 32. • Adjust the RGB (red, green, and blue) colors. See “To change Color settings” on page 28. Picture is not centered: • Adjust the monitor using the Auto-Adjustment function.
l1725.fm Page 37 Friday, March 1, 2002 11:11 AM hp L1725 LCD Monitor LCD Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy LCD Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy The HP L1725 TFT monitor uses high-precision technology, manufactured according to HP standards, to guarantee trouble-free performance. Nevertheless, the display may have cosmetic imperfections that appear as small bright or dark spots. This is common to all LCD displays used in products supplied by all vendors and is not specific to the HP P4827 displays.
l1725.fm Page 38 Friday, March 1, 2002 11:11 AM hp L1725 LCD Monitor Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) Input Signal Interface Scanning Frequency Resolution (H x V) Power Source Display Size Type Video Synchronization Input Connector Horizontal Vertical Maximum Recommended AC/DC Adapter Base Unit Input Current: 3.5 A (3,5 A) Operating mode: less than 60W when operating with 4 USB devices.
l1725.fm Page 39 Friday, March 1, 2002 11:11 AM hp L1725 LCD Monitor Care and Cleaning Care and Cleaning To maximize the screen life span of this product and to prevent damage to the liquid crystal display, it is recommended that you: • Do not let liquid get on or into the monitor. • Do not store or use the monitor in locations exposed to heat, direct sunlight, or extreme cold. • Do not store or use the monitor in a dusty environment or in locations exposed to high humidity.
l1725.fm Page 40 Friday, March 1, 2002 11:11 AM hp L1725 LCD Monitor Environmental Information Environmental Information HP has a strong commitment to the environment. The HP monitor has been designed with respect for the environment as much as possible. HP can also take back your old monitor for recycling when it reaches the end of its useful life. HP has a product take-back program in several countries. The collected equipment is sent to one of HP's recycling facilities in Europe or the USA.
l1725.
l1725.fm Page 42 Friday, March 1, 2002 11:11 AM hp L1725 LCD Monitor Regulatory Information Notice for the USA: FCC Class B Statement Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference Statement Warning: 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.
l1725.fm Page 43 Friday, March 1, 2002 11:11 AM hp L1725 LCD Monitor Regulatory Information TCO '99 Congratulations! You have just purchased a TCO '99 approved and labeled product! Your choice has provided you with a product developed for professional use. Your purchase has also contributed to reducing the burden on the environment and to the further development of environmentally adapted electronics products.
l1725.fm Page 44 Friday, March 1, 2002 11:11 AM hp L1725 LCD Monitor Regulatory Information The energy requirements include a demand that the computer and/or monitor, after a certain period of inactivity, shall reduce its power consumption to a lower level in one or more stages. The length of time to reactivate the computer shall be reasonable for the user. Below, you will find a brief summary of the environmental requirements met by this product.
l1725.fm Page 45 Friday, March 1, 2002 11:11 AM hp L1725 LCD Monitor Regulatory Information Mercury:** Mercury is sometimes found in batteries, relays and switches. It damages the nervous system and is toxic in high doses. The relevant TCO '99 requirement states that batteries may not contain any mercury. It also demands that mercury is not present in any of the electrical or electronics components associated with the labeled unit. There is however one exception.
l1725.fm Page 46 Friday, March 1, 2002 11:11 AM hp L1725 LCD Monitor Hardware Warranty Hardware Warranty HP General Hardware Warranty This HP Monitor Hardware Warranty Statement gives you, the customer, express warranty rights from HP, the manufacturer.
l1725.fm Page 47 Friday, March 1, 2002 11:11 AM hp L1725 LCD Monitor Hardware Warranty incidental use. HP may repair or replace hardware products (i) with products which are equivalent in performance to the products being repaired or replaced but which may have been subject to prior use, or (ii) with products which may contain remanufactured parts equivalent to new in performance or parts which may have been subject to prior incidental use.
back.