HP MD5880N - Manual

Setting Up the TV 10 Setting Up the TV—The Basics Planning Your Layout Consider the following suggestions when planning your room layout: • For the most comfortable viewing, place your seating around the center of the TV. • The best viewing distance is roughly 3 to 8 m (9 to 25 ft), but personal pre...

Planning for Other Equipment 11 Installing Batteries in the Remote Control 1. On the back of the remote control, press the latch on the battery cover and lift off the cover 1 . 2. Insert two AAA batteries 2 . Observe the + marks on the batteries. 3. Insert the tab on the battery cover into the case,...

Setting Up the TV 12 Connecting and Routing Cables This TV provides convenient access to video and audio cable connections at the front of the TV. And it provides simple paths for running the cables out the front or back. CAUTION: Do not pull the door open by its corners. This can damage the latch. ...

Planning for Other Equipment 13 Choosing Your Video Connections Many video devices have more than one type of output port. When you connect a device to the TV, choose the connection that provides the best picture quality. The following table shows different types of connectors with the highest pictu...

Making Your Connections 17 Making Your Connections If you have a TV antenna or cable service, use one of the basic connections listed in the following tables. If you have other equipment, find the following examples that match your equipment. Basic antenna and cable connections To connect this equip...

Setting Up the TV 18 Antenna If your antenna cable has a standard coaxial connector, connect the cable to the TV as shown in the following illustration. TIP: If your antenna has flat, twin-lead cable or other type of cable, connect the antenna cable to a coaxial adapter; then connect the adapter to ...

Making Your Connections 19 Standard Cable If your cable service does not require a set-top cable box (STB), connect the cable to the TV as shown in the following illustration. This setup enables you to watch unscrambled channels. NOTE: Use this same connection if you install a CableCARD in your TV. ...

Setting Up the TV 20 Cable with Set-Top Cable Box If your cable service requires a set-top cable box (STB) to view scrambled channels, connect the components to the TV as shown in the following illustration. This setup enables you to watch scrambled and unscrambled channels. NOTE: • If your cable bo...

Making Your Connections 21 Satellite Receiver If you have a satellite receiver (SAT) without a VCR or personal digital video recorder (DVR), you can connect it as shown in the following illustration. NOTE: If your device has different connectors from those shown, use the highest quality video connec...

Making Your Connections 23 Cable Box and VCR/DVR If you have a set-top cable box (STB), and you have a VCR or personal DVR, you can connect them as shown in the following illustration. NOTE: • If your devices have different connectors from those shown, use the highest quality video connections avail...

Setting Up the TV 24 Satellite Receiver and VCR/DVR If you have a satellite receiver and you have a VCR or personal DVR, you can connect them as shown in the following illustration. NOTE: If your devices have different connectors from those shown, use the highest quality video connections available....

Making Your Connections 25 DVD Player or Video Gaming Device If you have a DVD player, video gaming device, or other device that has a standard video output, you can connect it as shown in the following illustration. NOTE: • If your devices have different connectors from those shown, use the highest...

Setting Up the TV 26 Audio: Stereo Sound System If you have a stereo sound system, you can play the TV sound through the sound system. You can connect the stereo system as shown in the following illustration. NOTE: • Observe the color coding on connectors. • You can disable the TV speakers and liste...

Making Your Connections 27 Audio: Surround Sound or AV Receiver If you have a 5.1 surround sound system or audio-video receiver, you can make the audio connection to your TV as shown in the following illustration. You also can connect other equipment to the sound system. NOTE: • Observe the color-co...

Setting Up the TV 28 Computer If your computer has a standard VGA video port, you can connect it to your TV as shown in the following illustration. If the computer has DVI-D or S-video output, you can connect it to the TV as shown in “Cables for HDMI, DVI-D, Component, S-Video, and Composite Connect...

Using a CableCARD 29 Using a CableCARD By installing a CableCARD in your TV, you can enjoy features normally provided by a set-top cable box without connecting a cable box or operating another piece of equipment. For example, a CableCARD can decode scrambled cable channels in your TV. NOTE: The avai...

Setting Up the TV 30 4. Insert the CableCARD module 1 into the opening and firmly press it into place until the front plate is flush with the panel. 5. Tighten the two screws 2 . Installing a CableCARD You must obtain the CableCARD from your local cable provider. After installing the card, follow an...

Turning the TV On and Off 31 Turning the TV On and Off Plugging In the Power Cord 1. Connect one end of the power cord to the back of the TV. 2. Connect the other end to a grounded electrical circuit. Turning On the TV • Press the power button on the side of the TV. or • On the remote control, press...

Setting Up the TV 32 Turning Off the TV • Press the power button on the TV. or • On the remote control, press Device until TV is selected, and then press the power button. The internal fans continue to run for a short time during the cool-down period. Even though the TV is off, it uses a small amoun...

Completing the Basic Setup 33 Setting the Time and Date TIP: In many areas, the TV can automatically set the time and date using information on certain channels. This keeps the clock accurate, even following a power outage. However, the TV can take an hour or more to discover the required informatio...

Overview of the Buttons 35 2 Using the Remote Control Overview of the Buttons Use the remote control to control all aspects of the TV operation. In addition, you can program the remote control to operate other equipment in your entertainment system. TIP: To control the TV, be sure the TV indicator i...

Using the Remote Control 40 Controlling Other Devices After you program the remote control for another device, you can control that device using these basic functions. 1. Press Device to select the indicator for the device you want to operate. You cannot select an indicator that is not programmed. 2...

Watching a Show 43 3 Watching the TV Watching a Show The following topics show several ways to control your TV or video show. If you want to adjust the picture or the TV, see “Adjusting the Picture and Sound” on page 49. Changing the Channel There are several ways to change channels on the TV. In th...

Watching the TV 44 Viewing Closed Captions The TV enables you to view captions for certain shows and movies received on the TV antenna input and cable input. NOTE: If you have a set-top cable box or satellite receiver not connected to the TV’s antenna input or cable input, you cannot use the TV to c...

Watching a Show 45 Watching Two Pictures S Press the green/ PIP button on the remote control one or more times to cycle through these options: • Overlapping pictures (PIP) • Side-by-side pictures (POP) • No second picture When two pictures are shown, you can control their configuration. The “active ...

Watching the TV 46 Applying Parental Controls The TV enables you to control certain types of shows, movies, and channels displayed on the TV, such as programs received on the antenna input and cable input. NOTE: If you have a set-top cable box or satellite receiver not connected to the TV’s antenna ...

Watching the TV 48 Blocking Certain Channels You can also block any channels you do not want to show, regardless of their content ratings. 1. Press Settings, go to Lock, and press OK. 2. If no password is set, when prompted, press a sequence of four 0 through 9 buttons for the new password. When pro...

Adjusting the Picture and Sound 49 4 Adjusting the TV Adjusting the Picture and Sound Choosing the Best Picture Mode You can quickly choose a different picture mode to make adjustments to the picture. Picture modes can control properties, such as color and brightness. They let you easily choose the ...

Customizing Your Channels and Sources 51 Customizing Your Channels and Sources Adding or Deleting a Channel You can manually add or delete channels in the list of channels for the antenna or cable input, which enables you to add a new channel that becomes available or hide a channel you want to omit...

Adjusting the TV 52 Using the On-Screen Menu Changing Settings Using the Menu You can change TV settings using the on-screen menu. These steps show the general operation, but you can always look for the prompts near the bottom of the menu screen. 1. On the remote control, press Device to select TV. ...

Using the On-Screen Menu 53 Picture Menu Some picture adjustments are used only for certain input sources. Unavailable adjustments are shown in gray in the on-screen menu. Setting Description Picture mode Adjusts color and picture settings to one of several combinations designed for different types ...

Using the On-Screen Menu 55 Lock Menu Setting Description Lock mode Sets whether programs are blocked according to settings in this menu. If you override the lock setting to watch a program, the mode temporarily appears as Suspend. Rating Selects the level of audience and blocks programs with rating...

Adjusting the TV 56 Setup Menu Setting Description Language Selects the language used by the on-screen menu. Channel setup Configures channels for the antenna or cable input. Cable system Sets the frequency standard used by the TV’s cable input. If your cable provider uses the HRC or IRC standard, s...

Maintaining the TV 57 5 Fixing Problems Maintaining the TV The TV is designed to require very little maintenance. For best performance, keep the TV clean and replace the lamp module when you see a warning message. Cleaning the TV You can keep the TV clean using the following recommendations. • Use t...

Fixing Problems 60 Troubleshooting If you have a problem with your TV, find the following category that most closely matches the nature of the problem; then look in that section of this chapter: • “Warning Light Problems” on page 60 • “Startup Problems” on page 60 • “Picture Problems” on page 61 • “...

Troubleshooting 61 Picture Problems If you see a picture but it is not the one you expect to see • Press Source two times and select the source you want to view. • Label your sources so you can more easily identify them. See “Labeling the Sources” on page 51. • If you cannot find a source connected ...

Fixing Problems 62 Channel Problems If a scrolling or cut-off image is displayed for a computer connection • Press Settings, go to Picture > Advanced picture > Auto-sync, press OK, and select Yes. • Press Settings, go to Picture > Advanced picture, and adjust V Position and H Position. • Tu...

Troubleshooting 63 Sound Problems If no sound is coming out of the TV • Be sure you have an audio cable securely connected between the TV and the source device. Check that the audio and video cables connect to the same group of connectors on the TV, such as Component 1. • On the side of the TV, pres...

Testing the Operation 65 Testing the Operation You can use an internal diagnostic test to verify the proper operation of the TV. 1. Turn off the TV. 2. Press the following sequence of six buttons on the remote control: Settings, 999, OK, power. 3. If the TV turns on, the TV is operating properly.If ...

Support 67 6 Support and Warranty Support Contacting HP Technical Support HP provides expert advice on using your HP TV and solving problems with your TV. Support options and availability vary by product, country/region, and language. The HP support process works most effectively if you seek assista...

Support and Warranty 68 Obtaining Repair Service If your HP TV must be repaired, call HP telephone support. A trained HP service technician will diagnose the problem and coordinate the repair process. HP support will direct you to the best solution, whether it is an authorized service provider or an...

Specifications 71 7 Reference Information This chapter lists the specifications, safety information, and regulatory information for the HP TV. Specifications Because HP continually improves its products, the following specifications are subject to change. For the latest specifications, visit the HP ...

Reference Information 72 Safety Information LED Safety The infrared ports located on the TV and remote control are classified as Class 1 LED devices according to International Standard IEC 825-1 (EN60825-1). This device is not considered harmful, but the following precautions are recommended: • If t...

Regulatory Information 73 Regulatory Information This section presents information that shows how your TV complies with regulations in certain regions. Any modifications to your TV not expressly approved by HP could void the authority to operate the TV in these regions. U.S.A. This TV has been teste...

Index 75 A accessories 9 adjusting color 50 picture 49 picture mode 41 settings 50 size 49 slanted picture 41 volume 43 antenna connecting 18 connector 9 audio. See sound B blocking channels 48 programs 46 buttons opening menu 52 remote control 35 TV 8 C cable box connecting 20 controlling 40 cable ...

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