HP (Hewlett-Packard) LV1561w manual

HP LV1561w, LV1561ws, and CQ1569 LCD Monitors User Guide[...]

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About This Guide This guide provides information on setting up the monito r, installing dri vers, using the on-screen displa y menu, troubleshooting and technical specifi cations. WARNING! Text set off in this manner in dicates that failure to follow di rections could result in bodily harm or loss of life. CAUTION: Text set off in this manner in di[...]

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Table of contents 1 Product Features HP LCD Moni tors .......... ........... ............. .......... .............. .......... ............. ........... ............ ....... ......... ......... 1 2 Safety and Maintena nce Guidelines Important Safety Information ............. ......... .......... .......... ........... .......... .......... .......[...]

Appendi x C Agenc y Regulat ory Not ices Feder al Communic ations Commissi on Notice .................. ........................ ................... ...................... 22 Modifications ....... ......... ............ ............ ............ ............ ........ ............ ............ ............ ..... ..... 22 Cables ....... .............[...]

1 Product Features HP LCD Monitors The LCD (liquid crystal display) monitors have an ac tive matrix, thin-film tran sistor (TFT) pan el. The monitor models and feature s include: ● 39.5 cm (15.6-inch) viewable area displ ay ● 1366 x 768 resoluti on, plus full-screen support for lo wer resolutions ● Wide viewing an gle to allow viewing from a [...]

2 Safety and Maintenance Guidelines Important Safety Information A power cord is include d with the monitor. If ano ther cord is used, use only a power source and connection app ropriate for this monitor. For informat ion on th e correct power cord set to use with the monitor, refer to the Power Cord Set Requirements on page 24 in Appendix C. WARNI[...]

Maintenance Guidelines To enhance th e performance and extend the life o f the monitor: ● Do not open the mo nitor cabinet or attempt to se rvice this product yourself. Adjust only those controls that are covered in th e operating instru ctions. If the monitor is not operating prope rly or has been dropped or damaged, contact an author ized HP de[...]

3 Setting Up the Monitor To set up the monitor, ensure that the power is turn ed off to the monitor, co mputer system, and other attached de vices, then follow the instructi ons below. Installing the Monitor Base To install the monitor base : 1. Place the base on a smooth, flat surface. 2. Align the pede stal column on top of the base and pres s do[...]

Identifying Rear Components Figure 3 -2 Rear Components Component Functio n 1 AC Power Connec tor 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. ENWW Identifying Rear Components 5[...]

Connecting the Cables 1. Place the monito r in a convenie nt, well-v entilated locatio n near the computer. 2. Connect the p ower cable to the AC power connector on the back of th e monitor. WARNING! To reduce the risk of electric shock or dama ge to the equipme nt: Do not disable the po wer cord grounding plug. The grounding plug is a n im port an[...]

CAUTION: Burn-in image damage may occur on monitors that display the same static image on screen for a prolonged perio d of time. To avoid b u rn-in image damage on your monitor screen, you should always activa te a screen sa ver application or turn off the mo nitor when it is not in use for a prolonged period of time . Image retention is a cond it[...]

7. Refer to the user manual th at came wi th t he optional mounting fixtu re additio nal mounting instructions. Figure 3-4 Removi ng the Monito r Base 8 Chapter 3 Se tting Up the Monitor ENWW[...]

Locating the Rating Labels The rating labels on the moni tor provide the sp are part number, pro duct number, and serial number. You may need th ese numbers when conta cting HP about the monitor mode l. The rati ng labels are loca ted on the back of the monitor. ENWW Locating the Rating Labels 9[...]

4 Operating the Monitor Installing the Driver You can install the mo nitor-driver INF and ICM file s from the CD (included with select models) or download from the Internet . Installing from the CD To install the .INF and .ICM file s on the co mputer from the CD: 1. Insert the CD in the com puter CD-ROM drive. The CD menu is displayed. 2. Select th[...]

Setting the Optimal Resolution The recommende d resolution for this moni tor is 1366 x 76 8. To configure the monitor to this resolutio n, do the following. 1. Click the Windows Start butto n, and then select Control Panel . 2. Under Appearanc e and Personalization , select Adjust Screen Resolutio n . 3. Set the resolution slide bar to 1366 x 76 8.[...]

Control Functi on 4 Menu Press to open the OSD window. 5 Power Turns the monitor on and off. LED status: ● Full Power Mode - Green or Blue ● Active-off Mode - Orange or Red Adjusting the Monitor Settings The monitor settings can be adjus ted from the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu. T o access the OSD and adjust screen se ttings base on yo ur view[...]

OSD Menu Selections The following table lists the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu selections and their fun ctional descriptions. Table 4-2 OSD Men u Icon Main Menu Submenu Description Brightness Adjustable scale Adjusts the brightness level of the scr een. Contrast Adjustable scale Adjusts the contrast level of the screen. Image Control Adjusts the sc[...]

Icon Main Menu Submenu Description Custom Settings saved when user adjusts the Brightness, Contrast, or Color in one of the QuickView options. Language Selects the language in which the OSD menu is displayed. Management Selects the power-management fea tures of the monitor. Volume Adjusts the volume level. OSD Control Adjusts the position of the OS[...]

Icon Main Menu Submenu Description Sleep Timer Provides the timer adjustment menu options: ● 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 f[...]

Using the Auto-Adjustment Patt ern Software (Select Models) If a CD is provided wi th your monitor, use th e Auto-Adjustment Pat tern softwar e provided on the CD to improve the screen image. 1. Insert the CD in your computer CD drive. The CD menu is displayed. 2. Select the language. 3. Select Open Auto-Adjustment Software . The setup test pattern[...]

A Troubleshooting Solving Common Problems The following table lists possible prob lems, the po ssible cause of ea ch 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 connect[...]

Problem Possible Cause Solution while observing the Caps Lock LED. The LED should either turn on or off after pressing the Caps Lock key. 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[...]

B Technical Specifications NOTE: All performance specifications a re provided by the component manu facturers. Perf ormance specifications repr esent the highest specification of all HP's component manufacturers' typical level specifications for pe rformance and actual performance may vary either higher or lower. Table B -1 HP 15.6” LCD[...]

Environmental Requirements Tempe ratur e Operating Temperature Storage Temperature 0° to 40° C -20° to 60° C 32° to 104° F -4° to 140° F Relative Humidity Operating Non-operating 10% to 85% (non-condensing) 5% to 80% (non-condensing) Power Source 100 ~ 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz Altitude: Operating Non-operating 0 ~ 3000m 0 ~ 5000m 0 ~ 10000 ft. 0 ~[...]

The monitor also supports a powe r saver mode that is controlled by the co mputer. When th e monitor is in the reduced-power state, the monitor screen is blank, the backlight is off, and the Power light is am ber. The monitor uses minimum power. When the monitor i s “awakene d,” a brief warm-up period occurs before the monitor returns to normal[...]

C Agency Regulatory Notices Federal Communications Commission Notice This equipment has been tested and fo und to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to p rovide reasonable protection against h a rmful interference in a residential installa tion. This equipment generat[...]

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Hewlett-Packard GmbH, HQ-TRE , Herrenberger Strasse 140, 71034 Boeblingen , Germany German Ergonomics Notice HP products which bear t he “GS” approval mark, when forming part of a system comprising HP brand computers, keybo ards and monitors th at bear the “GS” approval mark, meet the applicable ergonomic requirements. The i n stallation gu[...]

Product Environmental Notices Energy Star Compliance Monitors that are marked with the ENERGY STAR Logo meet the require ments of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ENERGY STAR program. As an ENERGY STAR Partner, Hewlett Packard Company has de termined that th is product meets the ENERGY STAR guideline s for energy efficiency. Specific [...]

of the Europe an Parliament and Co uncil). A chemica l informatio n report for this product can be found at http/ / www,hp.com/go/re ach . Restriction of Hazard ous Substances (RoHS) A Japanese regu latory requirement, defined by specification JIS C 0950, 2005, mandates that manufactur ers provide Mat erial Content Declaration s for certain categor[...]

D LCD Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy The TFT monitor u s es high-precision techno logy, manufactured according to HP standards, to guarantee trouble-free performanc e. Nevertheless, the display may ha ve cosmetic imperfections th at appear as small b right or dark spots. This is co mmon to all LCD displa ys used in products supplied by all vendor[...]