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Contents Notational Conventions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–iii Notes, Cautions, and Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–iii 1 Product Features HP LCD Monitors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–1 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4 Operating the Monitor CD Software and Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Installing Drivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Downloading Updated Drivers from the Internet. . . Using the Auto-Adjustment Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . My Display Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Front-Panel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using the Onscreen Display (OSD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1 Product Features HP LCD Monitors The HP LCD (liquid crystal display) monitors have an active matrix, thin-film transistor (TFT) screen.
Product Features ■ On-screen display (OSD) adjustments for ease of setup and screen optimization (choose English, Simplified Chinese, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Dutch, or Japanese) ■ Swiveling monitor, allowing a usable range of motion (select models only) ■ Built-in stereo speakers, front- or rear-facing depending on model ■ Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.
2 Safety and Maintenance Guidelines Important Safety Information The power cord is designed for use with your monitor. To use a different cord, use only a power source and connection compatible with this monitor. WARNING: Always connect your monitor, the computer, and other equipment to a grounded (earthed) power Å outlet. To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to your equipment, do not disable the power cord grounding feature. The grounding plug is an important safety feature.
Safety and Maintenance Guidelines Maintenance Guidelines To enhance the performance and extend the life of your monitor: ■ Do not open your monitor cabinet or attempt to service this product yourself. If your monitor is not operating properly or has been dropped or damaged, contact your Hewlett-Packard authorized dealer, reseller, or service provider. ■ Adjust only those controls that are described in the operating instructions. ■ Turn your monitor off when not in use.
3 Setting Up the Monitor Unpacking the Monitor 1. Unpack the monitor. Make sure all contents are included. Store the packing box. 2. Turn off the computer and other attached devices. 3. Determine whether the monitor will be desktop mounted or wall-mounted. See “Installing the Monitor.” 4. Prepare a flat area to assemble the monitor. You may need a flat, soft, protected area for placing the monitor screen-down while preparing it for installation. 5.
Setting Up the Monitor Unfolding the double-hinged monitor Do not place the double-hinged monitor face down for folding. The base hinge can spring up and Å WARNING: cause serious injury or damage. 1. With the monitor still in its flat, folded state, set it screen-side up on a flat surface. 2. Rotate the screen to the horizontal position (in the figure, the straight arrow is your position in front of the monitor). 3.
Setting Up the Monitor Assembling the cantilever base The screen is fragile. Avoid touching or applying pressure to the LCD screen; doing so can cause Ä CAUTION: damage. 1. Set the monitor screen down on a flat, soft, protected surface. 2. Align the neck with the monitor base. 3. Slide the base until it snaps in place. Make sure the base is securely locked in place. Attaching the cantilever base 4. Lift the monitor to an upright position and place on a flat, stable surface. Assembling the column base 1.
Setting Up the Monitor Wall-Mounting the Monitor (Mounting Fixture not Supplied) Before you mount the monitor on a wall, a swing arm, or other mounting fixture, you must remove the monitor base and the pedestal. You will need a Phillips screwdriver. Read the following warning and caution statements before beginning the procedure.
Setting Up the Monitor Preparing the cantilever-base monitor for wall-mounting 1. Disconnect the power cable and any other cables from the monitor. 2. Remove the monitor base. Refer to “Removing the Monitor Base.” Keep the monitor panel screen down on a flat, soft area. 3. After the base is removed, remove the rubber plug on the neck of the monitor. You will see a screw below the rubber plug and two additional screws on the panel. 4. Remove all three screws. 5. Remove the neck from the monitor. 6.
Setting Up the Monitor Preparing the column-base monitor for wall-mounting 1. Disconnect the power cable and any other cables from the monitor. 2. With the monitor screen face-down on a flat, soft surface, remove the monitor base. Refer to “Removing the Monitor Base.” 3. Remove the hinge cover and set it aside. Three screws and the hinge are exposed. 4. Holding the pedestal so that it cannot fall, remove the single screw that is close to the hinge, and then remove the other two screws.
Setting Up the Monitor Connecting the VGA (Analog) or DVI-D (Digital) Cable Use a VGA video cable or a DVI-D video cable (provided with select models). To use DVI, you must have a DVI-compliant graphic card. Connectors are located on the back of the monitor. Be sure the computer and monitor are turned off and unplugged. Some graphic cards have both a DVI connector and a DVI-to-VGA converter included in the box (select models only).
Setting Up the Monitor Audio and Video Cables and Adapters The following table shows the cable and adapter types that may be required to connect the monitor to the computer, TV, or set-top box. The number and type of cables required may vary by model. Some cables and adapters are included for select models only and may be sold separately. Cable/Adapter Name Description HDMI cable HDMI transmits an all-digital signal. It is the recommended choice for playback from a DVD or DVR.
Setting Up the Monitor Connecting the Audio Cable Connect the built-in monitor speakers to the computer by using the audio cable, as shown in the following illustration. Connecting the audio cables—connector locations may vary Connecting the USB Hub Cable Connect the USB hub cable from the computer to the USB In connector on the monitor (select models only have USB capability). This enables USB 2.0 ports on the monitor.
Setting Up the Monitor Connecting the Power Cable 1. Read the warning below. To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to your equipment: Å WARNING: ■ Do not disable the power cord grounding plug. The grounding plug is an important safety feature. Plug the ■ ■ power cord into a grounded (earthed) electrical outlet. Be sure that the grounded power outlet you plug the power cord is easily accessible to the operator and located as close to the equipment as possible.
Setting Up the Monitor Cable Management The HP LCD monitors have either two hooks or two cable tunnels on either side for cable management. Cables can be easily secured and are hidden when viewed from the front. If your monitor has the pivot feature, make sure the cords are set loosely enough so they will not pull and ✎ NOTE: disconnect when the monitor is pivoted. .
Setting Up the Monitor Adjusting the Tilt For optimal viewing, adjust the screen tilt to your own preference, as follows: 1. Face the front of the monitor and hold the base so that you do not topple the monitor while changing the tilt. 2. Adjust the tilt by moving the top edge of the monitor either toward or away from you, without touching the screen. The double-hinged monitor can fall back if the hinge is extended fully and the monitor screen is tilted back Ä CAUTION: too far.
Setting Up the Monitor Adjusting the Swivel (Select Models Only) The HP LCD monitor allows a usable range of motion with the swivel feature. To avoid breakage or other damage, avoid applying pressure to the LCD screen while swiveling it or Ä CAUTION: changing the tilt. Adjusting the Height (Select Models Only) The double-hinged monitor adjusts up and down easily by extending or lowering the hinge.
Setting Up the Monitor Pivoting the Monitor (Select Models Only) NOTE: For full functionality of this pivot feature, the My Display software may need to be installed. See “My Display ✎ Software” in the Operating the Monitor chapter for information on how to install this software. Some graphics cards support rotating the image of the display automatically. 1. Facing the monitor and holding its base down, tilt the monitor backward 10 to 30 degrees by pulling the bottom of the screen toward you.
Setting Up the Monitor Ambient Light Sensor (Select Models Only) An integrated light sensor, on the left front of the monitor, adjusts the LCD backlight output to the current ambient light conditions. By default, the ambient light sensor is on. You manually enable or disable the sensor using the Image Control main menu in the OSD. If you adjust the Quick View, Brightness, Contrast, or sRGB functions in the OSD, the light sensor will automatically be disabled.
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4 Operating the Monitor CD Software and Utilities The CD that is included with this monitor contains the drivers and software that you can install on your computer. Installing Drivers If you determine that you need to update the drivers, you can install the monitor-driver INF and ICM files from the CD (select models only), or download them from the Internet. To install the monitor-driver software from the CD: 1. Insert the CD in your computer CD drive. The CD menu appears. 2. Select the language. 3.
Operating the Monitor CAUTION: Burn-in image damage may occur on monitors that display the same static image on screen for a Ä prolonged period of time. *To avoid burn-in image damage on your monitor screen, you should always activate a screen saver application or turn off the monitor when it is not in use for a prolonged period of time. Image retention is a condition that may occur on all LCD screens. * A prolonged period of time is 12 consecutive hours of non-use. To use the auto-adjustment feature: 1.
Operating the Monitor Front-Panel Controls Control buttons are located on the front or top of the monitor: Icon Description Power Turns the monitor on and to standby or sleep mode. ✎ Menu NOTE: The power button is located on the top or front of the monitor depending on the model. Opens, selects, or exits the OSD menu. Adjusts the volume level. Opens the Quick View menu to quickly adjust settings for gaming, video, photo, and text.
Operating the Monitor OSD Menu Selections The following table lists the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu selections and their functional descriptions. After changing an OSD menu item, and if the menu screen has these options, you may choose to: ■ Cancel — to return to the previous menu level. ■ Save and Return — to save all changes and return to the OSD Main Menu screen. This Save and Return option is active only if you change a menu item. ■ Reset — to change back to the previous setting.
Operating the Monitor Icon Main Menu Options Submenu Options Color Selects the screen color. The factory default is 6500 K or Custom Color, depending on the model. 9300 K Changes to slightly blueish white. 6500 K Changes to slightly reddish white. Custom Color Selects and adjusts your own color scales: R — Sets your own red color levels. G — Sets your own green color levels. B — Sets your own blue color levels.
Operating the Monitor Icon Main Menu Options Submenu Options Description (Continued) Power-On Status Display Displays the operating status of the monitor each time the monitor is powered on. Select the location to which to display the status: Top Middle Bottom Off The factory default is Top or Off, depending on the model. DDC/CI Support Allows the computer to control some OSD menu features such as brightness, contrast, and color temperature. Set to: On Off The factory default is On.
Operating the Monitor Selecting Video Input Connectors The input connectors are: ■ VGA connector (analog) ■ DVI-D connector (digital) for select models ■ HDMI connector for select models The monitor automatically determines which inputs have valid video signals, and displays the image. You can connect the VGA cable, the DVI-D cable, or both. If both cables are installed, the default input selection is DVI. The HDMI cable is in place of the DVI-D cable.
Operating the Monitor Optimizing Analog Video This monitor contains advanced circuitry that allows the monitor to function as a standard analog monitor. Two controls in the OSD menu can be adjusted to improve analog image performance: ■ Clock — Increase or decrease the value to minimize any vertical bars or stripes visible on the screen background. ■ Clock Phase — Increase or decrease the value to minimize video distortion or video jitter.
5 Preparing the Monitor for Shipping Keep the original packing box in a storage area. You may need it later if you move or ship your monitor. You may need to detach the monitor base when you ship the HP LCD monitor. Removing the Monitor Base Do not remove the base from the pedestal while the monitor is standing in the upright position. Å WARNING: Attempting to remove the base from the pedestal while the monitor is upright might injure the user.
Preparing the Monitor for Shipping 4. Fold the monitor neck down, and place the monitor and base in the original packing box. Removing the column base 1. Disconnect the power, video, and audio cables from the monitor. 2. Set the monitor screen down on a flat, soft, protected surface. 3. Pinch and hold the tabs with one hand; then pull the base off with the other hand to detach the base from the monitor.
Preparing the Monitor for Shipping Folding the Double-Hinged Monitor You don’t have to remove this monitor base for shipping. Fold the double-hinged monitor in its original shipping position. Do not place the double-hinged monitor face down for folding. The base hinge can spring up and Å WARNING: cause serious injury or damage. 1. Turn the monitor to a horizontal position with no tilt. 2. Lower the monitor all the way until the hinge is flat.
Preparing the Monitor for Shipping 5. Pivot the monitor to the portrait position (in the figure, you would be facing the monitor where the straight arrow is). 6. Place the folded monitor, screen-side up, in its original shipping box.
A Troubleshooting Solving Common Problems The following table lists possible problems, the possible cause of each problem, and the recommended solutions: Problem Solution Power LED is not on. Make sure the Power button is on, and the power cord is properly connected to a grounded power outlet and to the monitor. Select Management in the OSD menu, and then select Bezel Power LED. Check if the Bezel Power LED option is set to Off and, if so, set to On mode. Screen is blank. Connect the power cord.
Troubleshooting Problem Solution (Continued) No Plug and Play. In order for the Plug and Play feature of the monitor to work, you need a computer and graphic card that are compatible with Plug and Play. Check with your computer manufacturer. Check the monitor’s video cable, and make sure that none of the pins are bent. Make sure that the HP monitor drivers are installed. Refer to “Installing Drivers” for more information. HP monitor drivers are also available at: http://www.hp.
B Technical Specifications All specifications represent the typical specifications provided by HP’s component manufacturers; actual performance may vary either higher or lower.
Technical Specifications Specifications (Continued) model vp17 Display Type: Screen Size: Viewable Image Size: Tilt: Maximum Weight (unpacked): Dimensions (including base) (h x w x d): Maximum Graphics Resolution: Optimum Graphics Resolution: Text Mode: Dot Pitch: Horizontal Frequency (analog mode): Vertical Refresh Rate (analog mode): Environmental Requirements Temperature (independent of altitude) Operating Temperature: Non-operating Temperature: Relative Humidity: Power Source: Power Consumption: Sleep
Technical Specifications Specifications (Continued) model FP1707 Display Type: Screen Size: Viewable Image Size: Tilt: Maximum Weight (unpacked): Dimensions (including base) (h x w x d): Maximum Graphics Resolution: Optimum Graphics Resolution: Text Mode: Dot Pitch: Horizontal Frequency (analog mode): Vertical Refresh Rate (analog mode): Environmental Requirements Temperature (independent of altitude) Operating Temperature: Non-operating Temperature: Relative Humidity: Power Source: Power Consumption: Slee
Technical Specifications Specifications (Continued) model w1707 Display Type: Screen Size: Viewable Image Size: Tilt: Maximum Weight (unpacked): Dimensions (including base) (h x w x d): Maximum Graphics Resolution: Optimum Graphics Resolution: Text Mode: Dot Pitch: Horizontal Frequency (analog mode): Vertical Refresh Rate (analog mode): Environmental Requirements Temperature (independent of altitude) Operating Temperature: Non-operating Temperature: Relative Humidity: Power Source: Power Consumption: Sleep
Technical Specifications Specifications (Continued) model w2007 Display Type: Screen Size: Viewable Image Size: Tilt: Maximum Weight (unpacked): Dimensions (including base) (h x w x d): Maximum Graphics Resolution: Optimum Graphics Resolution: Text Mode: Dot Pitch: Horizontal Frequency (analog mode): Vertical Refresh Rate (analog mode): Environmental Requirements Temperature (independent of altitude) Operating Temperature: Non-operating Temperature: Relative Humidity: Power Source: Power Consumption: Sleep
Technical Specifications Specifications (Continued) model w2216 Display Type: Screen Size: Viewable Image Size: Tilt: Maximum Weight (unpacked): Dimensions (h x w x d): Maximum Graphics Resolution: Optimum Graphics Resolution: Text Mode: Dot Pitch: Horizontal Frequency (analog mode): Vertical Refresh Rate (analog mode): Environmental Requirements Temperature (independent of altitude) Operating Temperature: Non-operating Temperature: Relative Humidity: Power Source: Power Consumption: Sleep Power Consumptio
Technical Specifications Preset Video Modes The monitor automatically recognizes many preset video input modes that will appear properly sized and centered on the screen.
Technical Specifications Factory Preset Video Input Modes, w1707 (Continued) Preset ■ Resolution Horizontal Frequency (kHz) Vertical Frequency (Hz) 11 1280 x 768 47.4 60.0 12 1280 x 960 60.0 60.0 13 1280 x 1024 64.3 60.0 14 1280 x 1024 79.9 75.0 15 1440 x 900 55.9 59.8 WF1907 and w1907 support preset modes 1 through 16 Factory Preset Video Input Modes, WF1907 and w1907 Preset B–8 Resolution Horizontal Frequency (kHz) Vertical Frequency (Hz) 1 640 x 480 31.5 59.
Technical Specifications ■ w2007 supports preset modes 1 through 18 Factory Preset Video Input Modes, w2007 Preset ■ Resolution Horizontal Frequency (kHz) Vertical Frequency (Hz) 1 640 x 480 31.4 59.9 2 640 x 480 37.5 75.0 3 720 x 400 31.5 70.0 4 800 x 600 37.9 60.3 5 800 x 600 46.8 75.0 6 832 x 624 49.7 74.5 7 1024 x 768 48.3 60.0 8 1024 x 768 60.0 75.0 9 1024 x 768 68.6 85.0 10 1152 x 720 44.8 60.0 11 1152 x 870 68.7 75.0 12 1152 x 900 61.8 65.
Technical Specifications Factory Preset Video Input Modes, w2207 (Continued) Preset ■ Resolution Horizontal Frequency (kHz) Vertical Frequency (Hz) 12 1280 x 768 47.4 60.0 13 1280 x 960 60.0 60.0 14 1280 x 1024 63.9 60.0 15 1280 x 1024 79.9 75.0 16 1440 x 900 55.9 59.9 17 1600 x 1000 61.6 60.0 18 1680 x 1050 65.3 60.
Technical Specifications ■ w2408 supports preset modes 1 through 20 Factory Preset Video Input Modes, w2408 Preset User’s Guide Resolution Horizontal Frequency (kHz) Vertical Frequency (Hz) 1 640 x 480 31.5 59.9 2 640 x 480 37.5 75.0 3 720 x 400 31.5 70.0 4 800 x 600 37.9 60.3 5 800 x 600 46.9 75.0 6 832 x 624 49.7 74.5 7 1024 x 768 48.4 60.0 8 1024 x 768 60.0 75.0 9 1152 x 720 44.8 60.0 10 1152 x 870 68.7 75.1 11 1280 x 768 47.4 60.0 12 1280 x 960 60.
Technical Specifications LCD Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy The HP LCD Monitor uses high-precision technology, manufactured according to high standards, to help 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 LCD Monitor. These imperfections are caused by one or more defective pixels or subpixels.
C Agency Regulatory Notices Federal Communications Commission Notice 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.
Agency Regulatory Notices Materials Disposal This HP product contains mercury in the fluorescent lamp in the display LCD that might require special handling at end-of-life: Disposal of this material can be regulated because of environmental considerations. For disposal or recycling information, contact your local authorities or the Electronic Industries Alliance (EIA) (http://www.eiae.org).
Agency Regulatory Notices Japanese Notice Japanese Power Cord Notice Japanese Material Content Declaration A Japanese regulatory requirement, defined by Specification JIS-C-0950, 2005, mandates that manufacturers provide Material Content Declarations for certain categories of electronic products offered for sale after July 1, 2006. To view the JIS-C-0950 material declaration for this product, visit www.hp.com/go/jisc0950.
Agency Regulatory Notices The Table of Toxic and Hazardous Substances/Elements and their Content as required by China’s Management Methods for Controlling Pollution by Electronic Information Products Toxic and Hazardous Substances and Elements Part Name Lead (Pb) Mercury (Hg) Cadmium (Cd) Hexavalent Chromium (Cr(VI)) Polybrominated biphenyls (PBB) Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDE) Liquid Crystal Display Panel X X O O O O Chassis/Other X O O O O O O: Indicates that this toxic or haz
