HP (Hewlett-Packard) CQ1569X manual

LV1561w, LV1561ws, LV1561x, CQ1569, and CQ1569x LCD Monitors User Guide[...]

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About This Guide This guide provides information on set ting up the monitor, installing driv ers, using the on-scree n display menu, troublesho oting and technical specification s. WARNING! Text set off in this manner indi cates that failure to follow di rections could result in bodily harm or l oss of li fe. CAUTION: Text set off in this manner in[...]

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Table of contents 1 Produc t Feat ures .......... ............ ......... ........... ............ ............ ............. ............ ........... ..... ......... .......... ........... ... 1 LCD Moni tors . ............ .......... ............. ............ ............. ......... .............. ............ ........... ....... ......... ......[...]

Enter ing User Modes ... ........... .......... ......... .......... ........... .......... ............ ......... ............ ........ 2 2 Energy Saver Feature ................ .............. ............... ............. ................ ............. ............... .. 2 2 Plug & Play DDC2B Feature ..... ............. ............... ......[...]

1 Product Features LCD Monitors The LCD (liquid crystal display) mo nitors have an active matrix, th in-film transistor (TFT) panel. The monitor models and fea tures include: ● 39.5 cm (15.6-inch) viewable ar ea display ● 1366 x 768 resolution, plus fu ll-screen support for lower resolutions ● Non-glare pane l with an LED backligh t that pr o[...]

2 Safety and Maintenance Guidelines Important Safety Information A power cord is included with the monitor. If an other cord is used, u se only a power source a nd connectio n appropr iate for th is monitor. For inform ation on th e correct po wer cord set to use with the monitor, r efer to the Power Cord Set Requirements on page 25 in Appendix C. [...]

Maintenance Guidelines To enhance th e performance and extend the life of th e monitor: ● Do not ope n the monit or cabine t or attemp t to se rvice thi s product yourse lf. Adjust only those controls that are covered in th e operating instru ctions. If the monitor i s not operating properly or has been dropped or damaged, contact an au thor ized[...]

Cleaning the Monitor 1. Turn off the m onitor and un plug the power cord from th e back of the unit. 2. Dust the monito r by wiping the scre en and the cabine t with a soft, clean ant istatic cloth. 3. For more difficult cleaning situations, use a 50/50 mix of wate r and Isopropyl al cohol. CAUTION: Spray the clean er onto a cloth and us e the damp[...]

3 Setting Up the Monitor To set up the monitor, en sure that the power is turned off to the monito r, computer system, a nd 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 pedesta l column on top o f the base and pre ss dow[...]

Identifying Rear Components Figure 3 -2 Rear Compo nents Component Funct ion 1 AC Power Conn ector Connects the AC power cord to the monitor. 2 VGA Connector Connects the VGA (15-pi n D- Sub) cable to the monitor. 3 Audio Port (select models) Connects the audio ca ble (provi ded with select models) to the monitor. 6 Chapter 3 Se tting Up the Monito[...]

Connecting the Cables 1. Place the monitor in a convenient, well- ventilated location near the computer. 2. Connect the p ower cable to the AC power connector on th e back of the monitor. WARNING ! To reduce the risk of electric sh ock or damage to the equipment: Do not disable th e power cord groun ding plug. The grounding plug is an important saf[...]

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 moni tor screen, you should always activate a screen saver application or turn off the monitor when it i s not in use for a prolonged period of time. Image retention is a condition th[...]

7. Refer to the user manual that came with the o ptional mounting fixtu re additional mounting instructions. Figure 3-4 Removing the Monitor Base Mounting th e Monitor 9[...]

Locating the Rating Labels The rating labels on the monitor pro vide the spare part number, produ ct number, and serial number . You may need th ese numbers when contac ting HP about th e monitor mod el. The rati ng labels are loca ted on the b ack of the monitor. 10 Chapter 3 Se tting Up the Monitor[...]

4 Operating the Monitor Installing the Driver You can install the monito r-driver INF and IC M file s from the CD (included with select model s) or download from the Internet. Installing from the CD To install the .INF and .ICM files on the computer from th e CD: 1. Insert the CD in the computer CD-ROM drive. The CD menu is displayed. 2. Select the[...]

Table 4-1 Monito r Front Panel Control s Control Function 1 Auto/OK When the OSD is open, press to sele ct the menu. When the OSD is closed, press to activate the auto-adjustment function. 2 – (Minus) When the OSD is closed, pres s to activate the vo lume adjustment bar. When the OSD is open, press – to navigate through the OSD menu or change t[...]

Adjusting the Monitor Settings The monitor setti ngs can be adjusted from th e On-Screen Display (OSD) menu. T o access the OSD and adjust screen settings base on yo ur viewing preference , do the following : 1. If the monitor is not already on, press the power button to turn on the mo nitor. The power indicator will light up. 2. To access the OSD [...]

Table 4-2 OSD Menu (continued) Icon Main Menu Su bmenu Description Horizontal Position Adjusts the positio n 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. Select: ● Fill to Screen - image f[...]

Table 4-2 OSD Menu (continued) Icon Main Menu Su bmenu Description OSD Control Adjusts the position of the OSD menu screen to: ● Horizontal OSD Position-Ch anges the viewing position of the OSD menu to the left or right area of the screen. T he factory default range is 50. ● Vertical OSD Position-Changes the viewing position of the OSD menu to [...]

Table 4-2 OSD Menu (continued) Icon Main Menu Su bmenu Description Sleep Timer Provides the timer adjustment menu o ptions: ● Set Current Time—sets the current time in hours and minutes ● Set Sleep Time—sets the time you want to p lace the monitor in sleep mode ● Set on Time—sets the time you want the monitor to wake up from sleep mode [...]

Using the Auto-Adjustment Function You can optimize the screen pe rformance for the VGA (an alog) input by using the Auto /OK button on the monito r. This procedure can co rrect the following image q uality conditions: ● Fuzzy or unclear focus ● Ghosting, streaking or sh adowing effects ● Faint vertical bars ● Thin, horizontal scrolling lin[...]

A Troubleshooting Solving Common Problems The following table list s possible problems, the possible cause of each problem, and t he recommended solutions. Problem Possible Cause Solution Power LED is not on. Mon itor 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 Missing one of the primary colors (Red, Green, or Blue). The video cable or video card is not properly connected. Inspect the monitor's vi deo cable a nd 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 size [...]

B Technical Specifications NOTE: All performan ce specificatio ns are provided by the component manufa cturers. Performan ce specifications represent the h ighes t specification of all HP's compo nent manufacturers' typical level specifications for performance and actual perfo rmance may vary either high er or lower. Table B -1 15.6” LC[...]

Table B -1 15.6” LCD Moni tors (continued) Environmental Requirements Temperature Operating Temperature Storage Temperature 0° to 40° C -20° to 60° C 32° to 104° F -4° to 140° F Relative Humidity (LV1561w, LV1561ws, and CQ1569 models) Operating Non-operating Relative Humidity (LV1561x an d CQ1569x models) Operating Non-operating 10% to 85[...]

Table B -2 Factory Preset Modes (co ntinued) 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 sig nal may occasionally ca ll 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 re[...]

C Agency Regulatory Notices Federal Communications Commission Notice This equipment ha s been teste d and found to comply with the limits fo r a Class B digita l device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These lim its are de signed to provide reason able protection against harmful interferen ce in a residential inst allation. This e quipment ge[...]

For questions regard ing this FCC declaration, contac t: Hewlett Packard Company P. O. Box 692000, Mail Stop 510101 Houston, Texas 7726 9-2000 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 digita l apparatus meet s all require ments of the Canad ian In[...]

German Ergonomics Notice HP products which bear th e “GS” approval m ark, when formin g part of a system compri sing HP brand computers, keyboards and monitors that bear th e “GS” appro val mark, meet the applicable ergonomic requirements. The installation guide s included wi th the products provide configura tion information. Japanese Noti[...]

Product Environmental Notices ENERGY STAR® Qualification HP Displays marked with the ENERGY STAR® certif ication mark meet the requirements of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ENER GY STAR program. The EPA ENERGY STAR® certification mark does not impl y endorsement by the EPA. As an ENERGY STAR Partner, Hewlett Packard Compan y has[...]

Disposal of Waste Equipment by U sers in Private Household in the European Union This symbol on the produ ct or on its packagin g indicates that this prod uct must not be dispo sed of with your household waste. Instead, it is your responsibility to di spose of your waste equipment by handing it over to a designated co llection point fo r the recycl[...]

Turkey EEE Regulation In Conformity with the EEE Regulation EEE Yönetmeli ğ ine Uygundur Україна обмеження на наявність небезпечних речовин (Ukraine restriction of ha zardous substances) Обладнання відповідає вимогам Технічного регламенту щодо обме[...]

D LCD Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy The TFT monitor u ses high-precision technology , m anufactured according to HP standard s, to guarantee trouble- free performanc e. Nevertheless, the display may have cosmetic imperfection s that appear as small bright or dark spots. This is co mmon to all LCD displays used in products supp lied by all vendor[...]