User’s Guide f1904 LCD Monitor
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Contents 1 Product Features 2 Safety and Maintenance Guidelines Important Safety Information Maintenance Guidelines . . . Cleaning the Monitor. . . Shipping the Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–1 2–2 2–3 2–3 Selecting the Signal Connectors and Cables. Connecting Speakers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Removing the Monitor Base . . . . . . . . . . . . Mounting the Monitor . . . .
A Troubleshooting Solving Common Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–1 Using the World Wide Web . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–3 Preparing to Call Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . A–3 B Technical Specifications Recognizing Preset Display Resolutions LCD Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy for f1904 Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Entering User Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . Energy Saver Feature. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B–3 . . . . . . B–4 . . . . . . B–5 . . . . . .
1 Product Features The f1904 LCD Monitor has an active matrix, thin-film transistor (TFT), liquid crystal display (LCD). The monitor features include: ■ Large 19-inch (48.3 cm) viewable area display. ■ 1280 × 1024 factory-set resolution, plus full-screen support for lower resolutions. ■ Easy to view from a sitting or standing position, or while moving from one side of the monitor to the other. ■ Tilt adjustment capabilities. ■ Removable base for flexible mounting solutions.
Product Features ■ Compliant with the following regulated specifications: ❏ EPA ENERGY STAR ❏ European Union CE Directives ❏ Swedish MPR II 1990 ❏ Swedish TCO ‘03 With select models, the monitor comes with a set of Harmon Kardon speakers with a separate power supply.
2 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” section in Appendix C. Å WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to your equipment, do not disable the power cord grounding feature.
Safety and Maintenance Guidelines Maintenance Guidelines To enhance the performance and extend the life of your monitor: Ä 2–2 ■ 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. ■ Adjust only those controls that are discussed in the operating instructions.
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. ■ Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not walk on the cord. ■ Keep your monitor in a well-ventilated area, away from excessive light, heat or moisture.
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3 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 these steps: 1. Place the monitor in a convenient, well-ventilated location near your computer. 2. Connect one end of the monitor signal cable to the video connector on the rear panel of the computer, and the other end to the back of the monitor.
Setting Up the Monitor DVI-D cable supplied with this monitor is for digital-to-digital ✎ The connection only. Your computer must have a DVI-compatible graphics card installed for use with this cable. When connecting the DVI-D signal cable to the DVI connector on the monitor, you must connect the other end of the DVI-D cable to the DVI connector on the computer. Connect one end of the power cable to the back of the monitor, and the other end to an electrical wall outlet.
Setting Up the Monitor 3. Connect one end of the power cable to the back of the monitor, and the other end to a power source.
Setting Up the Monitor 4. Adjust the monitor as needed for your comfort using the monitor’s tilt, swivel, and height adjustment capabilities.
Setting Up the Monitor Å WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to your equipment: Do not disable the power cord grounding plug. The grounding plug is an important safety feature. Plug the power cord into a grounded (earthed) electrical outlet that is easily accessible at all times. Disconnect power from the monitor by unplugging the power cord from the electrical outlet. Do not place anything on power cords or cables.
Setting Up the Monitor Selecting the Signal Connectors and Cables There are two signal input connectors: One VGA connector and one DVI-I connector. 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 Signal Input 1 or 2 buttons on the monitor front bezel. The video mode supported by the DVI-I connector is determined by the video cable used.
Setting Up the Monitor Removing the Monitor Base You can remove the monitor base 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. Lay the front bezel down on a soft area to prevent it from getting scratched, defaced, or broken.
Setting Up the Monitor 1. Disconnect and remove the signal and power cables from the back of the monitor. 2. Remove the four screws as shown in the following illustration. Ä CAUTION: Ensure that the bottom of the monitor base is positioned over a table or desktop before removing the base from the monitor. 3. Remove the monitor base from the monitor. Mounting the Monitor 1. Remove the monitor base. Refer to “Removing the Monitor Base” steps in the previous section.
4 Operating the Monitor Installing the Drivers The monitor comes with driver software allowing you to take advantage of the Plug and Play feature of the Microsoft® Windows® Me, Windows 2000, or Windows XP operating system. This software enables the computer to communicate with the monitor and use all the monitor features. Without this software, the monitor settings and display images cannot be correct. computers may come with the Plug and Play drivers ✎ HP preinstalled.
Operating the Monitor 3. Click the Settings tab. 4. Click Advanced Properties or Advanced, and select the Monitor tab. 5. Click Properties. 6. Click the Driver tab. 7. Click Update Driver and click Next. 8. Select the recommended option and then click Next. 9. Select the Specify a Location box and then click Next. 10. Find and open the hp_f1904.inf file on the CD-ROM disc in the Drivers directory, and click OK. 11. Click Next to install the selected monitor.
Operating the Monitor Windows XP users procedure for installing the driver for your operating system ✎ The may vary. To install the driver for the f1904 monitor: 1. Click Start. 2. Click Control Panel. 3. Click Appearance and Themes. 4. Click Display. 5. Select the Settings tab. 6. Click the Advanced button. 7. Select the Monitor tab. 8. Click Properties. 9. Select the Driver tab. 10. Click Update Driver. 11. Select the Install from a list or specific location box and then click Next. 12.
Operating the Monitor Front Panel Components 2 3 4 5 1 ‘ No. Control 1 On/Off 2 Menu Function Turns the monitor on and off • When OSD is active, closes setting screens and exits OSD. • When OSD is inactive, opens and closes OSD. 3 Left or Down Browse/ Input 1 • When OSD is active, navigates OSD settings menu and adjusts settings. • When OSD is inactive, selects the VGA signal input setting. 4 Right or Up Browse/ Input 2 • When OSD is active, navigates OSD settings menu and adjusts settings.
Operating the Monitor Adjusting Monitor Settings Press the menu button on the front panel of your monitor to view the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu. The Main Controls window pops up and you can make adjustments to your monitor’s various features. Use the left arrow and right arrow keys in the menu window to make your adjustments.
Operating the Monitor Using the On-Screen Display The adjustments for screen settings are located in the On-Screen Display (OSD) menus. Two OSD menus are available; one for basic adjustments, and one for advanced adjustments. To access the Basic OSD Menu, press the Menu button on the monitor’s front panel.
Operating the Monitor Advanced OSD Menu Levels Level 1 Image Control Level 2 Level 3 Auto Adjustment “Adjusting Message” Horizontal Position Adjustment Scale Vertical Position Adjustment Scale Clock Adjustment Scale Clock Phase Adjustment Scale Cancel Save and Return ✎ The Video Clock and Clock Phase selections are not available when the monitor is operating in the DVI-D (digital) mode.
Operating the Monitor Advanced OSD Menu Levels Level 1 OSD Control Level 2 Level 3 Horizontal Position Adjustment Scale Vertical Position Adjustment Scale OSD Timeout Adjustment Scale OSD Transparency Adjustment Scale Cancel Save and Return Video Input Controls Input Selection Analog (D-SUB) Analog (DVI) Digital (DVI) Auto Detect Cancel Save and Return Factory Reset Yes No Exit Using the Auto-Adjustment Function You can easily optimize the screen performance for the VGA interface by using
Operating the Monitor Optimizing Analog Video This monitor contains advanced circuitry that allows the flat panel screen to function as a standard monitor. Two controls in the on-screen display can be adjusted to improve image performance: Clock and Clock Phase. Use these controls only when the auto-adjust function does not provide a satisfactory image. Clock must first be set correctly since the Clock Phase settings ✎ The are dependent on the main Clock setting.
Operating the Monitor 4–10 User’s Guide
A 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 disconnected. Connect the power cord. Power switch is turned off. Turn on the power. Video cable is improperly connected. Connect the video cable properly. Refer to Chapter 3, “Setting Up the Monitor,” for more information. Screen blanking utility is active.
Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Solution Image is not centered. Position may need adjustment. Press the Menu button to access the OSD Menu. Select Image Control/ Horizontal Position or Vertical Position to adjust the horizontal or vertical position of the image. “No Connection, Check Signal Cable” is displayed on screen. Monitor video cable is disconnected.
Troubleshooting Using the World Wide Web Before contacting customer services, refer to the support Web site at: http://www.hp.com 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.
Troubleshooting A–4 User’s Guide
B Technical Specifications f1904 Flat Panel Monitor Display Type 19.0 inches TFT LCD 48.3 cm Viewable Image Size 19.0-inch diagonal 48.3 cm Tilt Swivel –5 to 20o +35 to –35o Face Treatment Anti-glare polarizer with hard coating Maximum Weight (Unpacked) 17.2 lbs. 7.8 kg (unpacked) Dimensions (include pedestal) Height (min) Height (max) Depth Width 15.8 inches 20.6 inches 8.5 inches 16.
Technical Specifications f1904 Flat Panel Monitor (Continued) Horizontal Frequency (analog mode) 30 to 82 kHz Vertical Refresh Rate (analog mode) 56 to 76 Hz Environmental Requirements Temperature: Operating Temperature Non-operating Temperature 41to 95o F –4 to 140o F Relative Humidity 20 to 80% Power Source 100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz Power Consumption <40 watts typical Input Terminals 15-pin D-type connector with cable included DVI-I connector with DVI-D cable included 5 to 35o C –20 to 60o C A
Technical Specifications 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. Factory Preset Display Modes Preset Pixel Format Horz Freq (kHz) Vert Freq (Hz) 1 640 x 480 31.5 60.0 2 640 x 480 37.9 72.0 3 640 x 480 37.5 75.0 4 720 x 400 31.5 70.0 5 800 x 600 37.9 60.
Technical Specifications LCD Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy for f1904 Monitor The HP f1904 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 f1904 displays.
Technical Specifications Entering User Modes The video controller signal may occasionally call for a mode that is not preset if: ■ You are not using a standard graphics adapter. ■ You are not using a preset mode. If this occurs, you may need to readjust the parameters of the monitor screen by using the on-screen display. Your changes can be made to any or all of these modes and saved in memory. The monitor automatically stores the new setting, then recognizes the new mode just as it does a preset mode.
Technical Specifications B–6 User’s Guide
C 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.
Agency Regulatory Notices Modifications The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by Hewlett-Packard Company may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. 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.
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 (73/23/EEC) issued by the Commission of the European Community.
Agency Regulatory Notices 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. Specific details on using the energy saving features can be found in the energy saver or power management section of the computer manual.
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. If you need to obtain a power cord for a different country, you should purchase a power cord that is approved for use in that country.
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D TCO ‘03 Requirements Congratulations! The display you have just purchased carries the TCO’03 Display label. This means that your display is designed, manufactured and tested according to some of the strictest quality and environmental requirements in the world. This makes for a high performance product, designed with the user in focus that also minimizes the impact on our natural environment.
TCO ‘03 Requirements Energy ■ Energy-saving mode after a certain time — beneficial both for the user and the environment. ■ Electrical safety. Emissions ■ Electromagnetic fields. ■ Noise emissions. Ecology ■ The product must be prepared for recycling and the manufacturer must have a certified environmental management system such as EMAS or ISO 14000. ■ For information on the HP recycling program, refer to the HP Web site at: http://www.hp.
