LV1561w, LV1561ws, LV1561x, CQ1569, and CQ1569x LCD Monitors User Guide
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About This Guide This guide provides information on setting up the monitor, installing drivers, using the on-screen display menu, troubleshooting and technical specifications. WARNING! Text set off in this manner indicates that failure to follow directions could result in bodily harm or loss of life. CAUTION: Text set off in this manner indicates that failure to follow directions could result in damage to equipment or loss of information.
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Table of contents 1 Product Features ............................................................................................................................................ 1 LCD Monitors ....................................................................................................................................... 1 2 Safety and Maintenance Guidelines .............................................................................................................. 2 Important Safety Information ...
Entering User Modes ......................................................................................................... 22 Energy Saver Feature ........................................................................................................ 22 Plug & Play DDC2B Feature .............................................................................................. 22 Appendix C Agency Regulatory Notices .............................................................................................
1 Product Features LCD Monitors The LCD (liquid crystal display) monitors have an active matrix, thin-film transistor (TFT) panel. The monitor models and features include: ● 39.5 cm (15.
2 Safety and Maintenance Guidelines Important Safety Information A power cord is included with the monitor. If another cord is used, use only a power source and connection appropriate for this monitor. For information on the correct power cord set to use with the monitor, refer to the Power Cord Set Requirements on page 25 in Appendix C. WARNING! To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to the equipment: • Do not disable the power cord grounding feature.
Maintenance Guidelines To enhance the performance and extend the life of the monitor: ● Do not open the monitor cabinet or attempt to service this product yourself. Adjust only those controls that are covered in the operating instructions. If the monitor is not operating properly or has been dropped or damaged, contact an authorized HP dealer, reseller, or service provider. ● Use only a power source and connection appropriate for this monitor, as indicated on the label/ back plate of the monitor.
Cleaning the Monitor 1. Turn off the monitor and unplug the power cord from the back of the unit. 2. Dust the monitor by wiping the screen and the cabinet with a soft, clean antistatic cloth. 3. For more difficult cleaning situations, use a 50/50 mix of water and Isopropyl alcohol. CAUTION: Spray the cleaner onto a cloth and use the damp cloth to gently wipe the screen surface. Never spray the cleaner directly on the screen surface. It may run behind the bezel and damage the electronics.
3 Setting Up the Monitor To set up the monitor, ensure that the power is turned off to the monitor, computer system, and other attached devices, then follow the instructions below. Installing the Monitor Base To install the monitor base: 1. Place the base on a smooth, flat surface. 2. Align the pedestal column on top of the base and press down to install. 3. Using both hands, position the monitor over the pedestal base.
Identifying Rear Components Figure 3-2 Rear Components 6 Component Function 1 AC Power Connector Connects the AC power cord to the monitor. 2 VGA Connector Connects the VGA (15-pin D-Sub) cable to the monitor. 3 Audio Port (select models) Connects the audio cable (provided with select models) to the monitor.
Connecting the Cables 1. Place the monitor in a convenient, well-ventilated location near the computer. 2. Connect the power cable to the AC power connector on the back of the monitor. WARNING! To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to the equipment: 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 that is easily accessible at all times.
CAUTION: Burn-in image damage may occur on monitors that display the same static image on screen for a 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. Mounting the Monitor You can remove the monitor base to mount the monitor on a wall, a swing arm, or other mounting fixture.
7. Refer to the user manual that came with the optional mounting fixture additional mounting instructions.
Locating the Rating Labels The rating labels on the monitor provide the spare 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 back of the monitor.
4 Operating the Monitor Installing the Driver You can install the monitor-driver INF and ICM files from the CD (included with select models) or download from the Internet. Installing from the CD To install the .INF and .ICM files on the computer from the CD: 1. Insert the CD in the computer CD-ROM drive. The CD menu is displayed. 2. Select the language. 3. View the Monitor Driver Software Readme file. 4. Select Install Monitor Driver Software. 5. Follow the on-screen instructions. 6.
Table 4-1 Monitor Front Panel Controls Control 1 Function Auto/OK When the OSD is open, press to select the menu. When the OSD is closed, press to activate the auto-adjustment function. 2 – (Minus) When the OSD is closed, press to activate the volume adjustment bar. When the OSD is open, press – to navigate through the OSD menu or change the setting of a selected function; adjusts volume (for models with speakers). 3 + (Plus) When the OSD is closed, press to activate the volume adjustment bar.
Adjusting the Monitor Settings The monitor settings can be adjusted from the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu. To access the OSD and adjust screen settings base on your viewing preference, do the following: 1. If the monitor is not already on, press the power button to turn on the monitor. The power indicator will light up. 2. To access the OSD menu, press the Menu button. 3. To navigate through the Main Menu, press the – or + buttons.
Table 4-2 OSD Menu (continued) Icon Main Menu Submenu Description Horizontal Position Adjusts the position of the screen image left and right. Vertical Position Adjusts the position of the screen image up and down. Custom Scaling Selects the method on how displayed information on the monitor will be formatted.
Table 4-2 OSD Menu (continued) Icon Main Menu Submenu Description OSD Control Adjusts the position of the OSD menu screen to: Power Saver Mode Display Power-On Status Display DDC/CI Support Bezel Power LED ● Horizontal OSD Position-Changes the viewing position of the OSD menu to the left or right area of the screen. The factory default range is 50. ● Vertical OSD Position-Changes the viewing position of the OSD menu to the top or bottom area of the screen. The factory default range is 50.
Table 4-2 OSD Menu (continued) Icon Main Menu Submenu Description Sleep Timer Provides the timer adjustment menu options: Information Factory Reset 16 Chapter 4 Operating the Monitor ● Set Current Time—sets the current time in hours and minutes ● Set Sleep Time—sets the time you want to place the monitor in sleep mode ● Set on Time—sets the time you want the monitor to wake up from sleep mode ● Timer—sets the Sleep Timer feature On or Off.
Using the Auto-Adjustment Function You can optimize the screen performance for the VGA (analog) input by using the Auto/OK button on the monitor. This procedure can correct the following image quality conditions: ● Fuzzy or unclear focus ● Ghosting, streaking or shadowing effects ● Faint vertical bars ● Thin, horizontal scrolling lines ● An off-center picture To use the auto-adjustment feature: 1. Allow the monitor to warm up for 20 minutes before adjusting. 2.
A Troubleshooting Solving Common Problems The following table lists possible problems, the possible cause of each problem, and the recommended solutions. Problem Possible Cause Solution Power LED is not on. Monitor is not turned on or plugged in. Be sure to press the power button to turn on the monitor and that the power cord is properly connected to a grounded power outlet and to the monitor. No Plug & Play. Computer is not Plug & Play compatible.
Problem Possible Cause Solution Missing one of the primary colors (Red, Green, or Blue). The video cable or video card is not properly connected. Inspect the monitor's video cable and make sure that none of the pins are bent. Make sure the monitor's video cable is properly connected to the computer. Screen image is not centered or sized properly. Position may need adjustment.
B Technical Specifications NOTE: All performance specifications are provided by the component manufacturers. Performance specifications represent the highest specification of all HP's component manufacturers' typical level specifications for performance and actual performance may vary either higher or lower. Table B-1 15.6” LCD Monitors Display 39.5 cm Type TFT LCD Viewable Image Size 39.5 cm diagonal Tilt -5 to 20° 15.6 inches 15.
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Table B-2 Factory Preset Modes (continued) 4 1280 x 720 45.00 60.00 5 1280 x 1024 63.98 60.02 6 1366 x 768 47.712 59.79 Entering User Modes The video controller signal may occasionally call 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 readjust the parameters of the monitor screen by using the on-screen display. Your changes can be made to any or all of these modes and saved in memory.
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.
For questions regarding this FCC declaration, contact: Hewlett Packard Company P. O. Box 692000, Mail Stop 510101 Houston, Texas 77269-2000 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 digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.
German Ergonomics Notice HP products which bear the “GS” approval mark, when forming part of a system comprising HP brand computers, keyboards and monitors that bear the “GS” approval mark, meet the applicable ergonomic requirements. The installation guides included with the products provide configuration information. Japanese Notice Korean Notice Power Cord Set Requirements The monitor power supply is provided with Automatic Line Switching (ALS).
Product Environmental Notices ENERGY STAR® Qualification HP Displays marked with the ENERGY STAR® certification mark meet the requirements of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ENERGY STAR program. The EPA ENERGY STAR® certification mark does not imply endorsement by the EPA. As an ENERGY STAR Partner, Hewlett Packard Company has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR® program requirements for display energy efficiency.
Disposal of Waste Equipment by Users in Private Household in the European Union This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product must not be disposed of with your household waste. Instead, it is your responsibility to dispose of your waste equipment by handing it over to a designated collection point for the recycling or waste electrical and electronic equipment.
Turkey EEE Regulation In Conformity with the EEE Regulation EEE Yönetmeliğine Uygundur Україна обмеження на наявність небезпечних речовин (Ukraine restriction of hazardous substances) Обладнання відповідає вимогам Технічного регламенту щодо обмеження використання деяких небезпечних речовин в електричному та електронному обладнанні, затвердженого постановою Кабінету Міністрів України від 3 грудня 2008 № 1057.
D LCD Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy The 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 LCD. These imperfections are caused by one or more defective pixels or sub-pixels.
