HP L1740 User Manual
17" and 19" flat panel monitor
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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. - Page 2 Adobe, Acrobat, and Acrobat Reader are trademarks or registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated. The only warranties 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.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
1 Product Features 2 Safety and Maintenance Guidelines Important Safety Information..... . 2–1 Maintenance Guidelines......2–2 Cleaning the Monitor. - Page 4 B Technical Specifications L1740 Flat Panel Monitor ......B–1 L1940 Flat Panel Monitor ......B–3 Recognizing Preset Display Resolutions .
- Page 5 EPA Energy Star Compliance ..... C–4 Power Cord Set Requirements ..... C–5 D LCD Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy User Guide...
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Page 6: 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.
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Page 8: Safety And Maintenance Guidelines
Safety and Maintenance 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
Do not open your monitor cabinet or attempt to service this product yourself. Adjust only those controls that are covered in the operating instructions. If your monitor is not operating properly or has been dropped or damaged, contact your HP authorized dealer, reseller, or service provider. ■... -
Page 10: Cleaning The Monitor
■ 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 AC power connector USB downstream connectors USB upstream connector DVI connector (available on select models) VGA connector 3–2 Function Connects the AC power cord to the monitor. Connects optional USB devices to the monitor. -
Page 13: Selecting The Signal Connectors And Cables
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 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.
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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
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” steps in the previous section. ✎... - 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...
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Page 23: Locating The Rating Label
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 Setting Up the Monitor 3–13... -
Page 24: Operating The Monitor
✎ If the monitor does not include a CD, the .INF and .ICM files can be downloaded from the HP monitors support Web site. See “Downloading from the Worldwide Web” in this chapter. The Information File The .INF file enables the computer to communicate with the... -
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
Refer to the INF and ICM Readme file on the CD. Downloading from the Worldwide Web To download the latest version of .INF and .ICM files from the HP monitors support Web site: 1. Refer to region. 2. Follow the links for your monitor to the support page and download page. -
Page 27: Front Panel Controls
Operating the Monitor Front Panel Controls Front Panel Controls No. Control Auto Adjust Menu – ( Minus) Plus) Power 4–4 Function Activates the auto adjustment feature for optimum image. Opens the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu. • If OSD is on, press to navigate backward through the OSD menu features and decrease adjustment levels. -
Page 28: Adjusting Monitor Settings
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. 2. -
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 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 Brightness Adjustment Scale Contrast Adjustment Scale Image Control...
- Page 31 Operating the Monitor Advanced OSD Menu Levels (Continued) Level 1 Mode Display Power-On Status Display Sleep Timer Default Video Input Serial Number Basic Menu Cancel Save and Return OSD Control Horizontal OSD Position Vertical OSD Position OSD Timeout Cancel Save and Return Information Current Settings Recommended...
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Page 32: Adjusting Screen Quality
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
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
(ICM) file. ✎ The sRGB color temperature preset will improve the color accuracy of sRGB images on the computer monitor, but some color variation may still occur. 4–12 (English only). -
Page 36: Changing The Color Temperature
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
Solving Common Problems The following table lists possible problems, the possible cause of each problem, and the recommended solutions. Problem Screen is blank. User Guide Troubleshooting Possible Cause Power cord is disconnected. Power switch on front panel of the monitor is turned off. - Page 38 Troubleshooting Problem Image appears blurred, indistinct, or too dark. Image is not centered. “Check Signal Cable” is displayed on screen. “Out of Range. Set Monitor to 1280 x 1024 @ 60Hz” is displayed on screen. A–2 Possible Cause Brightness and contrast are too low.
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Page 39: 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: B 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... - Page 41 Technical Specifications L1740 Flat Panel Monitor (Continued) Maximum Graphics Resolution Text Mode Dot Pitch Horizontal Frequency (analog mode) Vertical Refresh Rate (analog mode) Environmental Requirements Temperature: Operating Temperature Non-operating Temperature Relative Humidity Power Source Power Consumption Input Terminals B–2 1280 x 1024 (75 Hz) analog and digital modes 720 x 400 0.264 x 0.264 mm...
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Page 42: L1940 Flat Panel Monitor
L1940 Flat Panel Monitor Display Type Viewable Image Size Tilt Swivel Face Treatment Maximum Weight (Unpacked, base attached) Dimensions Height Depth Width Maximum Graphics Resolution Text Mode Dot Pitch Horizontal Frequency (analog mode) Vertical Refresh Rate (analog mode) Environmental Requirements Temperature: Operating Temperature Non-operating Temperature... -
Page 43: Recognizing Preset Display Resolutions
Technical Specifications L1940 Flat Panel Monitor (Continued) Relative Humidity Power Source Power Consumption Input Terminals Recognizing Preset Display Resolutions The display resolutions listed below are the most commonly used modes and are set as factory defaults. This monitor automatically recognizes these preset modes and they will appear properly sized and centered on the screen. -
Page 44: Entering User Modes
Factory Preset Display Modes (Continued) Preset Pixel Format 1024 x 768 1024 x 768 1024 x 768 1152 x 870 1152 x 900 1280 x 1024 1280 x 1024 Entering User Modes The video controller signal may occasionally call for a mode that is not preset if: ■... -
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
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 (73/23/EEC) issued by the Commission of the European Community. -
Page 49: Epa Energy Star Compliance
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
18AWG, and the length of the cord must be between 6 feet (1.8 m) and 12 feet (3.6 m). If you have questions about the type of power cord to use, contact your HP authorized service provider. A power cord should be routed so that it is not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon it or against it. - Page 51 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.
- Page 52 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.