HP FX75 User Manual

HP Pavilion FX75

Flat Panel Display

User’s Guide

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Contents

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

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:

Automatic adjustment for video mode changes

Automatic configuration to the PC video settings

On-screen adjustment of display settings with

instant feedback

Support for analog or digital video input

A tilt feature to optimize viewing position

Stereo

speakers

Cable tunnel

An anti-glare coating on the panel to reduce the

reflection of ambient light

Introduction

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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

Flicker-free performance across all

recommended video modes

For Your Safety

For your safety and the protection of your display, follow these precautions:

Use only the factory-supplied power cord.

Support for high refresh rates up to 85 Hz for

analog video input

Premium color performance using PerfectColor™

technology

State-of-the-art IQSync™ technology that

synchronizes the display to any known video mode

A power-saving feature that is compatible with

Microsoft® Windows

Compliance with Swedish MPR II guidelines for

reduced electromagnetic emissions

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Warning:

the display, you must remove the power cable from the power socket and the display.

To prevent electrical shock, do not disassemble

To completely disconnect power from

the display. The cover should be removed only by qualified service personnel.

Do not cover the air vents.

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:

The power cord or plug is frayed or damaged.

You have spilled liquid into the display.

The display has been exposed to rain or water.

The display does not operate correctly when the

operating instructions are followed.

The display has been dropped or the cabinet has

been damaged.

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Introduction

Installation

Unpacking the display

Positioning the display

Connecting the power and video cables

Connecting the stereo speaker system

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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:

The display

A/C power adapter with attached power cable

A power cord

Analog video signal cable

Audio cable

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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Installation

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:

Locate the A/C power adapter with attached

power cable.

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.

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.)

Thread the cables through the cable claw at the base of the display.

Note:

Connect the other end of the video cable into

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.

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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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:

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

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.)

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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