HP LP2480ZX - Manual

2 Safety and Maintenance Guidelines Important Safety Information A power cord is included with the monitor. If another cord is used, use only a power source andconnection appropriate for this monitor. For information on the correct power cord set to use with themonitor, refer to the Power Cord Set R...

WARNING! If an LCD monitor is not positioned in a sufficiently stable location, it can be potentially hazardous due to falling. Many injuries, particularly to children, can be avoided by taking simpleprecautions such as: • Using cabinets or stands recommended by the manufacturer of the LCD monitor. ...

Cleaning the Monitor 1. Turn off the monitor and the computer. 2. Unplug the monitor from the wall outlet. 3. Clean the monitor plastics with a clean cloth dampened with water. 4. Clean the monitor screen with an antistatic screen cleaner. CAUTION: Do not use benzene, thinner, ammonia, or any other ...

3 Setting Up the Monitor To set up the monitor, ensure that the power is turned off to the monitor, computer system, and otherattached devices, then follow the instructions below. NOTE: Be sure the master power switch, located on the rear panel of the monitor, is in the off position. The master powe...

Input Monitor Connector and CablePlug Connection Description S-Video Connect an S-Video cable to the S-Video connector on the monitor andthe S-Video connector on the input device for analog operation. Cablepurchased separately. Composite Connect a Composite cable to the Composite connector on the mo...

Connecting the Monitor Power 1. Place the monitor in a convenient, well-ventilated location near the computer. 2. Connect one end of the power cable to the AC power connector on the back of the monitor (1),and the other end to an electrical wall outlet (2). Figure 3-4 Connecting the Power Cable WARN...

Connecting USB Devices The monitor provides four USB connectors on the side panel that can be used to connect devices suchas a digital camera, USB keyboard, or USB mouse. 1. Connect one end of the USB hub cable to the USB connector on the rear panel of the computer,and the other end to the upstream ...

4. Pivot the monitor clockwise from landscape to portrait orientation viewing to adapt to yourapplication. CAUTION: USB cables that are connected to the monitor can be damaged if they come in contact with the desk or table top surface when rotating the display panel to the portrait position. Ensuret...

Using the Accessory Rails The monitor features accessory rails on the rear that may be used to mount optional devices, such asthe HP speaker bar, to the LCD monitor. Refer to the documentation included with the optional devicefor detailed mounting instructions. Figure 3-10 Using the Accessory Rails ...

3. Pull up on the monitor display panel (2) to remove it from the base. Figure 3-11 Removing the Monitor from the Pedestal Base Mounting the Monitor The HP Quick Release can be removed from the pedestal base and installed on a mounting fixture. Itallows you to quickly and securely attach the monitor...

4 Operating the Monitor Software and Utilities The CD that comes with the monitor contains files you can install on the computer: ● an .INF (Information) file ● .ICM (Image Color Matching) files ● auto-adjustment pattern utility ● HP Display Assistant software PDF Complete is supplied on this CD and...

Installing the .INF and .ICM Files After you determine that you need to update, you can install the .INF and .ICM files from the CD ordownload them. Installing from the CD To install the .INF and .ICM files on the computer from the CD: 1. Insert the CD in the computer CD-ROM drive. The CD menu is di...

Using the Auto-Adjustment Function You can optimize the screen performance for VGA (analog) input by using the - (Minus) button on the monitor and the auto-adjustment pattern software utility on the CD provided. Do not use this procedure if the monitor is using a DVI-D, HDMI, or DisplayPort input. I...

Front Panel Controls Table 4-1 Monitor Front Panel Controls Control Function 1 Function Performs the function set in the OSD menu (OSD Control >Function Control). 2 Input Selects the video input (DVI-1, DVI-2, HDMI, DisplayPort,Component, S-Video, or Composite). 3 + (Plus) Navigates forward throu...

Adjusting the Monitor Settings The monitor settings can be adjusted from the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu or from the HP DisplayAssistant software. NOTE: If you are having a problem with the monitor settings, select the Factory Reset option in the OSD menu to see if that solves the problem before ad...

OSD Menu Selections The following table lists the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu selections and their functional descriptions.After changing an OSD menu item, and if the menu screen has these options, you may choose to: ● Cancel —to return to the previous menu level. ● Save and Return —to save all cha...

Icon Main Menu Submenu Description Recommended Settings Provides the recommended resolution mode and refresh rate forthe monitor. Serial Number Reports the serial number of the monitor. The serial number isneeded if contacting HP technical support. Version Reports the firmware version of the monitor...

● Defined preset display settings for each individual user in a multi-user environment. ● Asset Management and Power Management capabilities that include remote control for individualor a group of displays on the domain from a centralized console application. ● Theft deterrence to help reduce unauth...

● Scanning Inputs. Please Wait —Indicates the monitor is in the process of scanning the DVI (analog and digital), DisplayPort, and HDMI inputs. ● Color Gamut Remapping Enabled —Indicates the color gamut remapping has been enabled because the monitor video input or video signal changed from YUV to an...

13. Set the Timer mode to On to activate the Sleep Timer settings. 14. When you are finished, select Save and Return to exit the menu. The fifth selection, Sleep Now , turns the monitor backlights off immediately and stays in sleep mode until the next On Time activates or a monitor button is pressed...

As plotted within the 1976 CIE u ’ v ’ color space, these gamuts are shown below: Figure A-1 Color Space Diagram Color Space Emulation As noted earlier, the LP2480zx has the capability of emulating a display that conforms to a number ofstandard output device specifications, such as sRGB, Adobe RGB, ...

Note that since the look-up tables for the three channels (R, G, and B) are independent, differences inthe display device’s transfer function across these three, along with any minor errors in the display whitepoint, may be “nulled out” using the look-up tables, in addition to the operations require...

Input used Color encoding Scan format Result Component, CVBS, S-Video YUV (RGB not supported) Either Color Space presets: disabled Hue/Saturation controls:enabled 10 bits/color LCD Module As noted earlier, the LCD module in the LP2480zx monitor provides a 10 bits/color (30 bits/pixel) input,with tru...

B Troubleshooting Solving Common Problems The following table lists possible problems, the possible cause of each problem, and the recommendedsolutions. Problem Possible Cause Solution Screen is blank. Power cord is disconnected. Connect the power cord. Power button on front panel of themonitor is t...

C Technical Specifications NOTE: All performance specifications are provided by the component manufacturers. Performance specifications represent the highest specification of all HP's component manufacturers' typical levelspecifications for performance and actual performance may vary either higher o...

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 andcentered on the screen. Table C-2 LP2480zx Model Factory Preset...

Table C-3 LP2480zx Model High Definition Video Formats Preset Timing Name Pixel Format Horz Freq(kHz) Vert Freq(kHz) Pixel Rate(MHz) OSD Display 1 480i 720 x 480 15.734 60 13.5 480i 2 480p 720 x 480 31.469 60 27 480p 3 720p60 1280 x 720 45 60 74.25 720p-60Hz 4 1080i60 1920 x 1080 33.75 60 74.25 1080...

D 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, pursuantto Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmfulinterference in a resid...

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Hewlett-Packard GmbH, HQ-TRE, Herrenberger Strasse 140, 71034 Boeblingen, Germany German Ergonomics Notice HP products which bear the “GS” approval mark, when forming part of a system comprising HP brandcomputers, keyboards and monitors that bear the “GS” approval mark, meet the applicable ergonomic...

CAUTION: Do not use the power cord received with this product on any other products. Product Environmental Notices Materials Disposal This HP product contains mercury in the fluorescent lamp in the display LCD that might require specialhandling at end-of-life. Disposal of this material can be regula...

E LCD Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy The TFT monitor uses high-precision technology, manufactured according to HP standards, toguarantee trouble-free performance. Nevertheless, the display may have cosmetic imperfections thatappear as small bright or dark spots. This is common to all LCD displays ...