User Guide
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About This Guide This guide provides information on monitor features, setting up the monitor, and technical specifications. WARNING! Text set off in this manner indicates that failure to follow directions could result in bodily harm or loss of life. CAUTION: Text set off in this manner indicates that failure to follow directions could result in damage to equipment or loss of information. NOTE: Text set off in this manner provides important supplemental information.
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Table of contents 1 Product Features ............................................................................................................................................ 1 2 Setting Up the Monitor ................................................................................................................................... 3 Attaching the Monitor Base .................................................................................................................. 3 Rear Components ............
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1 Product Features These monitor models have an active matrix, thin-film transistor (TFT) panel. Features of the monitors include: ● 49.41-cm (19.5-inch) diagonal viewable area display with 1600 x 900 resolution, plus full-screen support for lower resolutions; includes custom scaling for maximum image size while preserving original aspect ratio ● 58.
2 ● Energy saver feature to meet requirements for reduced power consumption ● Safety guidelines, certifications, and regulatory notices for these products are available in the HP LCD Monitors Reference Guide on the disc included with this monitor Chapter 1 Product Features
2 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 instructions below. Attaching the Monitor Base CAUTION: The screen is fragile. Avoid touching or applying pressure to the screen; doing so can cause damage. 1. Lift the monitor from its box and place it face down on a flat surface. 2. Insert the stand into the slot on the back of the display head until it clicks.
3. Push the base onto the stand until it clicks into place. Rear Components 4 Component Function 1 AC Power Connector 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.
Connecting the Cables 1. Place the monitor in a convenient, well-ventilated location near the computer. 2. Remove the cable management clip from the stand by pulling back on the two sides of the clip. 3. Connect a VGA signal cable or DVI-D signal cable. NOTE: The monitor is capable of supporting either analog or digital input. The video mode is determined by the video cable used. The monitor will automatically determine which inputs have valid video signals.
● 6 For DVI digital operation, use the DVI-D signal cable provided. Connect the DVI-D signal cable to the DVI connector on the rear of the monitor and the other end to the DVI connector on the computer.
4. Connect one end of the power cord to the AC power connector on the back of the monitor, and the other end to an electrical wall outlet. WARNING! To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to the 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 equipment by unplugging the power cord from the electrical outlet.
Front Panel Controls Table 2-1 Monitor Front Panel Controls Control Function 1 Menu Opens, selects or exits the OSD menu. 2 Minus If the OSD menu is on, press to navigate backward 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 levels. If the OSD menu is inactive, press to activate the Input button that chooses the video signal input (VGA or DVI).
Adjusting the Monitor Tilt the monitor panel forward or backward to set it to a comfortable eye level. Turning on the Monitor 1. Press the power button on the 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 display the same static image on screen for a prolonged period of time.
Locating the Rating Labels The rating labels on the monitor provide the spare part number, product number, and serial number. You may need these numbers when contacting HP about the monitor model. The rating labels are located on the rear panel of the monitor display head. Installing a Cable Lock You can secure the monitor to a fixed object with an optional cable lock available from HP (separately purchased).
3 Finding More Information Refer to the HP LCD Monitors Reference Guide included on the disc with your monitor for additional information on: ● Optimizing monitor performance ● Safety and maintenance guidelines ● Installing software from the disc ● Using the OSD menu ● Downloading software from the Web ● Agency regulatory information ● Troubleshooting and recommended solutions to common problems Product Support For additional information on using and adjusting your monitor, go to http://www.
4 Technical Specifications NOTE: All specifications represent the typical specifications provided by HP's component manufacturers; actual performance may vary. Table 4-1 ProDisplay P200 Maximum Weight (head+stand only, unpacked) 2.85 kg 6.28 lbs Height 34.5 cm 13.59 inches Depth 15.2 cm 5.99 inches Width 46.7 cm 18.
Table 4-2 ProDisplay P231 (continued) Maximum Graphic Resolution 1920 x 1080 (60 Hz) analog input 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 included Tilt (maximum) 30° Operating Temperature 0° to 35° C 32° to 95° F Operating Altitude Up to 5,000 m above sea level Up to 16,404 ft above sea le
Table 4-4 ProDisplay P231 Factory Preset Modes (continued) 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 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.
