HP L1940 - 19" LCD Monitor User Manual

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HP L1740 17" and L1940 19"
Flat Panel Monitors
Document Part Number: 372837-001
January 2005
This guide provides information on setting up the monitor,
installing drivers, using the on-screen display menu,
troubleshooting and technical specifications.
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  • Page 1: User Guide

    User Guide HP L1740 17” and L1940 19” Flat Panel Monitors Document Part Number: 372837-001 January 2005 This guide provides information on setting up the monitor, installing drivers, using the on-screen display menu, troubleshooting and technical specifications. Enhanced for Accessibility...
  • Page 2 © Copyright 2005 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. Microsoft, MS-DOS, Windows, and Windows NT are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and other countries. Intel, Pentium, Intel Inside, and Celeron are trademarks of Intel Corporation in the U.S.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents 1 Product Features 2 Safety and Maintenance Guidelines Important Safety Information..... . 2–1 Maintenance Guidelines......2–2 Cleaning the Monitor.
  • Page 4 Contents Using the On-Screen Display ....4–6 Adjusting Screen Quality..... . 4–9 Optimizing Analog Video .
  • Page 5 Contents EPA Energy Star Compliance ..... C–4 Power Cord Set Requirements ..... C–5 D LCD Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy User Guide...
  • Page 6: Product Features

    Product Features The Flat Panel Display has an active matrix, thin-film transistor (TFT), liquid crystal display (LCD). The monitor features include: ■ HP L1740 model, 17-inch (43.2 cm) viewable area display, with narrow bezels. ■ HP L1940 model, 19-inch (48.3 cm) viewable area display, with narrow bezels.
  • Page 7 Product Features ■ Mounting feature on bottom of monitor to accept an optional Speaker Bar accessory kit. ■ Plug and play capability if supported by your system. ■ On-Screen Display (OSD) adjustments in English, Dutch, French, Italian, Simplified Chinese, German, and Spanish for ease of set-up and screen optimization.
  • Page 8: Safety And Maintenance Guidelines

    Safety and Maintenance Guidelines Important Safety Information A power cord is included with your 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 your monitor, refer to the “Power Cord Set Requirements”...
  • Page 9: Maintenance Guidelines

    Safety and Maintenance Guidelines Ä CAUTION: For the protection of your monitor, as well as your computer, connect all power cords for your computer and its peripheral devices (such as a monitor, printer, scanner) to some form of surge protection device such as a power strip or Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS).
  • Page 10: Cleaning The Monitor

    Safety and Maintenance Guidelines ■ Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation. These openings must not be blocked or covered. Never push objects of any kind into cabinet slots or other openings. ■ Do not drop your monitor or place it on an unstable surface. ■...
  • Page 11: Setting Up The Monitor

    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 steps below. Unfolding the Monitor Base The monitor is shipped with the base attached in a folded flat position.
  • Page 12: Identifying Rear Panel Components

    Setting Up the Monitor Identifying Rear Panel Components Rear Panel Components No. Component Function AC power Connects the AC power cord to the monitor. connector USB downstream Connects optional USB devices to the monitor. connectors USB upstream Connects the USB cable to the host (computer or connector another USB hub).
  • Page 13: Selecting The Signal Connectors And Cables

    Setting Up the Monitor Selecting the Signal Connectors and Cables There are two signal input connectors: ■ VGA connector ■ DVI-D connector (available on select models) The monitor will automatically determine which inputs have valid video signals. The inputs can be selected through the On-Screen Display (OSD) feature or by pressing the button (to enable VGA signal input) or the –...
  • Page 14 Setting Up the Monitor 1. Place the monitor in a convenient, well-ventilated location near your computer. 2. Pivot the monitor to the portrait position. Connect one end of the power cable to the power connector on the monitor 1, and the other end to an electrical wall outlet 2. Connecting the Power Cable 3–4 User Guide...
  • Page 15 Setting Up the Monitor 3. For analog operation, connect one end of the VGA signal cable to the VGA connector on the monitor 1 and the other end to the VGA connector on the computer 2. Connecting the VGA Signal Cable User Guide 3–5...
  • Page 16 Setting Up the Monitor 4. Connect the USB cable to the USB upstream connector on the monitor 1 and to a convenient USB connector on the computer 2. Connecting the USB Cable 3–6 User Guide...
  • Page 17 Setting Up the Monitor 5. Adjust the monitor as needed for your comfort using the monitor’s tilt, swivel, and height adjustment capabilities. Adjusting the Tilt Adjusting the Swivel User Guide 3–7...
  • Page 18 Setting Up the Monitor Adjusting the Height 3–8 User Guide...
  • Page 19 Setting Up the Monitor Pivoting the Monitor Ä 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.
  • Page 20: Removing The Monitor Base

    Setting Up the Monitor Removing the Monitor Base The monitor base can be removed to mount the monitor on a wall, a swing arm or other mounting fixture. Read the caution and warning statements below before beginning the procedure. Ä CAUTION: Before beginning to disassemble the monitor, be sure the monitor is turned off and the power and signal cables are both disconnected.
  • Page 21: Mounting The Monitor

    Setting Up the Monitor 2. Remove the four screws 1 from the monitor base. 3. Remove the monitor base 2 from the monitor. Removing the Monitor Base Mounting the Monitor 1. Remove the monitor base. Refer to “Removing the Monitor Base”...
  • Page 22 Setting Up the Monitor 2. Using the screws 1 previously removed from the monitor base, mount the display 2 to a swing arm or other mounting fixture. Consult the documentation included with the mounting fixture for additional instructions. Mounting the Monitor 3–12 User Guide...
  • Page 23: Locating The Rating Label

    Setting Up the Monitor Locating the Rating Label The rating label 1 is located along the bottom of the rear panel of the monitor. Locating the Rating Label User Guide 3–13...
  • Page 24: Operating The Monitor

    Operating the Monitor Software and Utilities The monitor includes a CD that contains two files you can install on your computer: ■ an .INF (Information) file ■ an .ICM (Image Color Matching) file Adobe Acrobat Reader is supplied on this CD and can be installed from the menu.
  • Page 25: The Image Color Matching File

    Operating the Monitor work through separate BNC type connectors or through distribution buffers/boxes. You may need to install the .INF file if these conditions are not met. The Image Color Matching File The .ICM file provides accurate color representation. The .ICM files are data files that are used in conjunction with graphics programs to provide consistent color matching from monitor screen to printer, or from scanner to monitor screen.
  • Page 26: Downloading From The Worldwide Web

    Operating the Monitor 6. Ensure that the proper resolution and refresh rates appear in the Windows Display control panel. ✎ You may need to install the digitally signed monitor .INF and .ICM files manually from the CD in the event of an installation error.
  • Page 27: Front Panel Controls

    Operating the Monitor Front Panel Controls Front Panel Controls No. Control Function Auto Adjust Activates the auto adjustment feature for optimum image. Menu Opens the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu. – ( Minus) • If OSD is on, press to navigate backward through the OSD menu features and decrease adjustment levels.
  • Page 28: Adjusting Monitor Settings

    Operating the Monitor Adjusting Monitor Settings Use the On-Screen Display (OSD) to adjust the screen image based on your viewing preferences. To access the OSD, do the following: 1. If the monitor is not already on, press the Power switch to turn on the monitor.
  • Page 29: Using The On-Screen Display

    Operating the Monitor 6. After adjusting the function, select Save and Return, or Cancel if you don’t want to save the setting, then select Exit from the Main Menu. ✎ If the buttons remain untouched for 10 seconds while displaying a menu, the new adjustments will be saved when the OSD automatically times out and exits the menu.
  • Page 30 Operating the Monitor The Advanced OSD Menu has up to three sublevels and can be viewed in one of seven available languages. The following table provides the menus and their functions at each level: Advanced OSD Menu Levels Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Factory...
  • Page 31 Operating the Monitor Advanced OSD Menu Levels (Continued) Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Factory Preset Mode Display On / Off Selection Power-On Status On / Off Selection Display Sleep Timer Timer Set Menu Default Video Input Analog - VGA Digital Serial Number Display monitor s/n...
  • Page 32: Adjusting Screen Quality

    Operating the Monitor Adjusting Screen Quality Allow the monitor to warm up for 20 minutes before performing the following procedures. The Auto-adjustment feature automatically fine-tunes the image quality each time a new video mode is utilized. If additional improvement is desired, press the Auto adjust button on the front bezel.
  • Page 33: Identifying Monitor Conditions

    Operating the Monitor ✎ When adjusting the Clock and Clock Phase values, if the monitor images become distorted, continue adjusting the values until the distortion disappears. To restore the factory settings, select Yes from the Factory Reset menu in the on-screen display. Identifying Monitor Conditions Special messages will appear on the monitor screen when identifying the following monitor conditions:...
  • Page 34: Sleep Timer Mode

    Operating the Monitor Sleep Timer Mode The Sleep Timer mode is an energy-saving feature that enables you to set a time for the monitor to power on and off at the same time every day. This also extends the life of the backlight bulbs in the monitor.
  • Page 35: Srgb Support

    Operating the Monitor 9. Press the Menu button to lock in the time chosen. 10. After setting the current time, the highlight automatically skips to Set Sleep Time hours. Repeat steps 6 through 9 to set Sleep Time. 11. If you do not want to set Sleep Time, press the Menu button twice, then select Save and Return to exit the menu.
  • Page 36: Changing The Color Temperature

    Operating the Monitor Changing the Color Temperature 1. Press the Menu button on the front panel of the monitor to launch the Main Menu of the OSD. 2. Select Advanced Menu to access all options in the Main Menu. 3. Select Color to display the Color Temperature menu. 4.
  • Page 37: Solving Common Problems

    Troubleshooting Solving Common Problems The following table lists possible problems, the possible cause of each problem, and the recommended solutions. Problem Possible Cause Solution Screen is blank. Power cord is Connect the power cord. disconnected. Power switch on front Press the front panel power panel of the monitor is button.
  • Page 38 Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Solution Image appears Brightness and contrast Press the Auto Adjust button blurred, indistinct, or are too low. on the front panel. If this too dark. does not correct the image, press the Menu button to open the Basic OSD Menu, and adjust the brightness and contrast scales as needed.
  • Page 39: Using The Worldwide Web

    Troubleshooting Using the Worldwide Web For online access to technical support information, self-solve tools, online assistance, community forums of IT experts, broad multivendor knowledge base, monitoring and diagnostic tools, go http://www.hp.com/support. Preparing to call Technical Support If you cannot solve a problem using the troubleshooting tips in this section, you may need to call technical support.
  • Page 40: Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications ✎ 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. L1740 Flat Panel Monitor L1740 Flat Panel Monitor Display 17.0 inches...
  • Page 41 Technical Specifications L1740 Flat Panel Monitor (Continued) Maximum Graphics Resolution 1280 x 1024 (75 Hz) analog and digital modes Text Mode 720 x 400 Dot Pitch 0.264 x 0.264 mm Horizontal Frequency 30 to 83 kHz (analog mode) Vertical Refresh Rate 56 to 76 Hz (analog mode) Environmental Requirements...
  • Page 42: L1940 Flat Panel Monitor

    Technical Specifications L1940 Flat Panel Monitor L1940 Flat Panel Monitor Display 19.0 inches 48.3 cm Type TFT LCD Viewable Image Size 19.0-inch diagonal 48.3 cm Tilt --5 to 35° Swivel --90 to 90° Face Treatment Anti-glare polarizer with hard coating Maximum Weight 18.5 lbs.
  • Page 43: Recognizing Preset Display Resolutions

    Technical Specifications L1940 Flat Panel Monitor (Continued) Relative Humidity 20 to 80% Power Source 100 - 240 VAC, 60-50 Hz Power Consumption <70 watts typical Input Terminals 15-pin D-type connector with cable included. DVI-D connector with DVI-D cable not included (available on select models) Recognizing Preset Display Resolutions The display resolutions listed below are the most commonly used...
  • Page 44: Entering User Modes

    Technical Specifications Factory Preset Display Modes (Continued) Preset Pixel Format Horz Freq (kHz) Vert Freq (Hz) 1024 x 768 48.4 60.0 1024 x 768 56.5 70.0 1024 x 768 60.0 75.0 1152 x 870 68.7 75.0 1152 x 900 71.7 76.0 1280 x 1024 64.0...
  • Page 45: Energy Saver Feature

    Technical Specifications Energy Saver Feature When the monitor is in its normal operating mode, the monitor uses less than 70 watts of power and the Power light is green. The monitor also supports a reduced power state. The reduced power state will be entered into if the monitor detects the absence of either the horizontal sync signal and/or the vertical sync signal.
  • Page 46: C Agency Regulatory Notices

    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.
  • Page 47: Cables

    Agency Regulatory Notices Cables Connections to this device must be made with shielded cables with metallic RFI/EMI connector hoods to maintain compliance with FCC Rules and Regulations. Declaration of Conformity for Products Marked with FCC Logo, United States Only This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause...
  • Page 48: Canadian Notice

    Agency Regulatory Notices Canadian Notice This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. Avis Canadien Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada. European Notice Products with the CE Marking comply with both the EMC Directive (89/336/EEC) and the Low Voltage Directive...
  • Page 49: Japanese Notice

    Agency Regulatory Notices Japanese Notice Korean Notice EPA Energy Star Compliance Monitors that are marked with the Energy Star Logo meet the requirements of the EPA Energy Star program. As an Energy Star Partner, Hewlett Packard Company has determined that this product meets the Energy Star guidelines for energy efficiency.
  • Page 50: Power Cord Set Requirements

    Agency Regulatory Notices Power Cord Set Requirements The monitor power supply is provided with Automatic Line Switching (ALS). This feature allows the monitor to operate on input voltages between 100-120V or 200-240V. The power cord set (flexible cord or wall plug) received with the monitor meets the requirements for use in the country where you purchased the equipment.
  • Page 51 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.
  • Page 52 LCD Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy To locate defective pixels, the monitor should be viewed under normal operating conditions, in normal operating mode at a supported resolution and refresh rate, from a distance of approximately 50 cm (16 in.). HP expects that, over time, the industry will continue to improve its ability to produce LCDs with fewer cosmetic imperfections and HP will adjust guidelines as improvements are made.

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