HP Pavilion FX75, F1523, Vs15, D5063H User Manual
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HP Pavilion FX75
Flat Panel Display
User’s Guide
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Introduction ........................................................ 1
For Your Safety.......................................................................................................2
Installation......................................................... 4
Unpacking the Display......................................................................................5
Positioning the Display.....................................................................................5
Connecting the Power and Video Cables ................................................6
Connecting the Stereo Speaker System................................................... 8
Using the Display............................................10
Turning the Display On and Off...................................................................11
Tilting the Display...............................................................................................12
Setting the Video Mode....................................................................................13
Setting the Refresh Rate.................................................................................. 14
Minimizing Energy Use.....................................................................................15
Caring For and Cleaning the Display .......................................................15
Changing Display Settings............................17
Using the Control Buttons..............................................................................18
Displaying the OSD Window.........................................................................18
Selecting Options in the OSD Window................................................... 20
Using Auto Setup.................................................................................................21
Adjusting the Image..........................................................................................22
Troubleshooting..............................................32
Technical Information................................... 34
FX75 Display Information ..............................................................................34
FX75 Video Modes..............................................................................................35
Unknown Video Modes ...................................................................................35
Regulatory Information ................................36
Declaration of Conformity............................................................................36
FCC Statement..................................................................................................... 37
General Notice.....................................................................................................38
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Introduction
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Congratulations on your purchase of the HP Pavilion
FX75 Flat Panel Display. This display has a 15-inch
active matrix TFT (thin film transistor) liquid crystal
display module. It is designed for use with HP
Pavilion PCs and is compatible with other Windows®based computers. The display’s compact footprint,
with the integrated stereo speaker base, provides
great space savings on your computer desk.
Other features include:
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Automatic adjustment for video mode changes
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Automatic configuration to the PC video settings
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On-screen adjustment of display settings with
instant feedback
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Support for analog or digital video input
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A tilt feature to optimize viewing position
Stereo
speakers
Cable
tunnel
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An anti-glare coating on the panel to reduce the
reflection of ambient light
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A unique system for desktop cable management:
a cable tunnel that goes under the base and a
cable claw behind the display
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Flicker-free performance across all
recommended video modes
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Support for high refresh rates up to 85 Hz for
analog video input
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Premium color performance using PerfectColor™
technology
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State-of-the-art IQSync™ technology that
synchronizes the display to any known video
mode
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A power-saving feature that is compatible with
Microsoft® Windows
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Compliance with Swedish MPR II guidelines for
reduced electromagnetic emissions
For Your Safety
For your safety and the protection of your display,
follow these precautions:
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Use only the factory-supplied power cord.
Warning:
To completely disconnect power from
the display, you must remove the power cable from
the power socket and the display.
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To prevent electrical shock, do not disassemble
the display. The cover should be removed only
by qualified service personnel.
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Do not cover the air vents.
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To avoid the risk of damage to the display and
electrical shock to yourself, do not expose the
display to rain or moisture.
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If any of the following conditions occur, unplug the
display and contact a qualified service technician:
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The power cord or plug is frayed or damaged.
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You have spilled liquid into the display.
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The display has been exposed to rain or water.
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The display does not operate correctly when the
operating instructions are followed.
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The display has been dropped or the cabinet has
been damaged.
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Unpacking the display
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Positioning the display
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Connecting the power and video cables
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Connecting the stereo speaker system
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Installation
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Follow the instructions in this chapter to install your
HP Pavilion FX75 Flat Panel Display.
Note:
Before connecting your display, first read through
the instructions in this chapter and the safety
precautions in the previous chapter.
Unpacking the Display
When you unpack the display, make sure that you
have the following items:
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The display
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A/C power adapter with attached power cable
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A power cord
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Analog video signal cable
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Audio cable
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Driver diskette
Positioning the Display
Place the display on a flat, sturdy surface. Choose
an area free from excessive heat, moisture, and
sunlight. Avoid possible sources of electromagnetic
interference, such as transformers, motors, and
fluorescent lighting.
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Connecting the Power and
Video Cables
Before connecting any cables, make sure that the
computer and display are turned off.
To connect the power and video signal cables:
1
Locate the A/C power adapter with attached
power cable.
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Connect the power cable to the power jack on the
back of the display.
Power jack
Analog
Video
Input
port
Digital
Video
Input
port
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Plug the two-prong power cord into a power
outlet, and plug the other end into the A/C
power adapter.
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Plug the analog video signal cable into the
Analog Video Input port on the back of the
display. (The port’s label is colored blue to match
the blue mark on the cable plug.)
Note:
The display also offers a DVI Digital Video
Input port. If your PC has a DVI digital output
port, you can connect to it by plugging a digital
video signal cable (purchased separately) into
the Digital Video Input port on the display.
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Connect the other end of the video cable into
your computer video port. If you have an HP
Pavilion PC, the video cable plug is color-coded
to match the port label on the PC. (For other PCs,
check the computer documentation if you’re not
sure where the port is located.)
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Thread the cables through the cable claw at the
base of the display.
Cable claw
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Connecting the
Stereo Speaker System
Built into the base of the display is a set of passive
Polk Audio® stereo speakers with a Power Port for
enhanced bass performance.
Note:
These speakers are designed to work with sound
cards that have amplified sound output; most
HP Pavilion PCs have this type of sound card.
Refer to your PC specifications for information
about your sound card.
To connect the stereo speaker system to your
computer:
1
Locate the audio cable.
Speaker port plug
Speakerbase plug
Subwoofer connector
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Connect the speakerbase plug on the audio
cable to the speaker input jack on the back of the
display. (The jack is colored blue to match the
cable plug.)
Stereo speaker
input jack
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Insert the speaker port plug on the audio
cable into the speaker port on your computer.
If you have an HP Pavilion PC, the speaker
plug is color-coded to match the port label
on the PC. (For other PCs, check the computer
documentation if you’re not sure where the port
is located.)
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If you have an HP Pavilion subwoofer, insert the
plug on its cable into the subwoofer connector
on the audio cable. (This connector is labeled
“subwoofer.”)
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