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© 2013, 2014 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. The only warrantie s for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained[...]
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About This Guide This guide prov ides information on m onitor features, setting up the monitor, and technical specifications. 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 indicates that failure to follo w directions could result[...]
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iv About Thi s Guide[...]
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Table of contents 1 Produc t Feat ures ........ ......... ......... ............ ......... ............ .......... .......... ............ ......... ....... ..... ........... .......... ....... 1 2 Sett ing Up the Moni tor .... .......... ............. ......... ............ ........... ........... ............ .......... ......... ....... ........[...]
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1 Product Features These monitor models have an active matrix, thin-film tra nsistor (TFT) panel. Fe atures of the monitors include: ● 49.41-cm (19.5-inch) diagonal viewable area disp lay with 1600 x 900 resolution, plus full-screen support for lower resolution s; includes custom scalin g for maximum image size wh ile preserving original aspect r[...]
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● Energy saver feat ure to meet requir ements for reduced powe r consumption ● Safety guidelines, certif ications, and regula tory notices fo r these products are availa ble in the HP LCD Monitors Reference Guide on the disc included with this monitor 2 Chapter 1 Product Features[...]
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2 Setting Up the Monitor To set up the monitor, en sure that the power is turn ed off to the mon itor, compu ter system, and other attached devices, then follow the instructions below. Attaching the Monitor Base CAUTION: The screen is fragile. Avoid tou ching or applying pressure to the screen ; doing so can cause damage. 1. Lift the monitor fro m [...]
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3. Push the base onto the stan d until it clicks into place. Rear Components Component Function 1 AC Power Conn ector Connects the AC power cord to the monitor. 2 DVI-D Connects the DVI-D cable to the monitor. 3 VGA Connects the VGA cable to the monitor. 4 Chapter 2 Se tting Up the Monitor[...]
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Connecting the Cables 1. Place the monitor in a convenient, well- ventilated l ocation near the computer. 2. Remove the cable management cl ip from the stand by pul ling back on th e two sides of the clip. 3. Connect a VGA signal ca ble or DVI-D signal cable. NOTE: The monitor is capable of sup porting either analo g or digita l input. The video mo[...]
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● For DVI digital operation, use the DVI-D sign al cable provided. Connect th e DVI-D signal cable to the DVI connector on the rear of the monitor an d the other end to th e DVI connector on the computer. 6 Chapter 2 Se tting Up the Monitor[...]
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4. Connect one end of th e power cord to the AC power connecto r on the back of th e monitor, and the other end to an electrical wall outlet. WARNING ! To redu ce the risk of electric shock or d amage to the equ ipment: Do not disable th e power cord groun ding plug. The grounding pl ug is an importa nt safety feature. Plug the power cord into a g [...]
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Front Panel Controls Table 2-1 Monito r Front Panel Control s Control Function 1 Menu Opens, selects or exits the OSD menu. 2 Minus If the OSD menu is on, press to navigate backwar d through the OSD menu and decrease adjustment levels. 3 Plus/Input Control If the OSD menu is on, press to navigate forward through the OSD menu and increase adjustment[...]
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Adjusting the Monitor Tilt the monitor panel forward or backwar d to set it to a comfortabl e eye level. Turning on the Monitor 1. Press the po wer button on th e computer to turn on the computer. 2. Press the power button on the front of the monitor to turn on the monitor. CAUTION: Burn-in image damage may occur on monitors that displa y the same [...]
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Locating the Rating Labels The rating labels on the mon itor provide the sp are part number, product numbe r, and serial number. You may need th ese numbers when conta cting HP a bout the moni tor model. The ra ting labels are located on the re ar panel of the monitor di splay head. Installing a Cable Lock You can secure the monitor to a fixed obje[...]
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3 Finding More Information Refer to the HP LCD Monitors Reference Guide includ ed on the di sc with your m onitor fo r additional information on: ● Optimizing monitor performance ● Safety and maintena nce guidel ines ● Installing softwar e from the disc ● Using the OSD menu ● Downloadin g software from th e Web ● Agency regulatory infor[...]
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4 Technical Specifications NOTE: All specifications represent the typical sp ecifications provid ed by HP's componen t manufacturers; a ctual performance may vary. Table 4-1 ProDispl ay P200 Maximum Weight (head+stand only, unpacked) 2.85 kg 6.28 lbs Dimensions (include stand) Height Depth Width 34.5 cm 15.2 cm 46.7 cm 13.59 inches 5.99 inches[...]
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Table 4-2 ProDi splay P231 (continu ed) Maximum Graphic Resolution 1 920 x 1080 (60 Hz) analog inpu t 1920 x 1080 (60 Hz) digital input Optimum Graphic Resolution 1920 x 1080 (60 Hz) analog input 1920 x 1080 (60 Hz) digital input Power Source 100 – 240 VAC 50/60 Hz Input Terminal One VGA connector with cable included; one DVI connector with cable[...]
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Table 4-4 ProDi splay P231 Factory Preset Modes (continue d) 4 1024 × 768 48.363 60.004 5 1280 × 720 45.00 60.00 6 1280 × 1024 63.981 60.02 7 1440 × 900 55.935 59.887 8 1600 × 900 60.00 60.00 9 1680 × 1050 65.29 59.954 10 1920 x 1080 67.50 60.00 Entering User Modes The video controller sig nal may occasionally ca ll for a mode that is not pre[...]