HP GV546A4 User manual

HP LP2480zx LCD Monitor

User Guide

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First Edition (March 2008)

Document Part Number: 480803-001

About This Guide

This guide provides information on setting up the monitor, installing drivers, using the on-screen display menu, troubleshooting and technical specifications.

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Table of contents

1 Product Features

HP LP2480zx Model ............................................................................................................................. 1

2 Safety and Maintenance Guidelines

Important Safety Information ................................................................................................................ 4

Maintenance Guidelines ....................................................................................................................... 5

Cleaning the Monitor ............................................................................................................ 6

Shipping the Monitor ............................................................................................................ 6

3 Setting Up the Monitor

Installing the Monitor Pedestal Base .................................................................................................... 7

Rear Components ................................................................................................................................ 8

Selecting and Connecting the Signal Cables ....................................................................................... 9

Cable Management ............................................................................................................................ 10

Connecting the Monitor Power ........................................................................................................... 11

Connecting USB Devices ................................................................................................................... 12

Adjusting the Monitor .......................................................................................................................... 12

Turning on the Monitor ....................................................................................................................... 14

Using the Accessory Rails .................................................................................................................. 15

Removing the Monitor Pedestal Base ................................................................................................ 15

Mounting the Monitor ......................................................................................................... 16

Locating the Rating Labels ................................................................................................................. 18

4 Operating the Monitor

Software and Utilities .......................................................................................................................... 19

The Information File ........................................................................................................... 19

The Image Color Matching File .......................................................................................... 19

Installing the .INF and .ICM Files ....................................................................................................... 20

Installing from the CD ........................................................................................................ 20

Downloading from the Worldwide Web .............................................................................. 20

Using the Auto-Adjustment Function .................................................................................................. 21

Front Panel Controls .......................................................................................................................... 22

Adjusting the Monitor Settings ............................................................................................................ 23

Using the On-Screen Display Menu .................................................................................. 23

Using the HP Display Assistant Software .......................................................................... 28

Identifying Monitor Conditions ............................................................................................................ 29

OSD Menu Selections ....................................................................................... 24

Optimizing Digital Conversion ........................................................................... 28

Sleep Timer Mode .............................................................................................................................. 30

Recommended Options ...................................................................................................................... 31

Appendix A Advanced Color Management Features and Usage

Color Gamut and Color Space Coverage ........................................................................................... 33

Color Space Emulation ....................................................................................................................... 34

Theory of Operation ........................................................................................................... 34

Summary of Color Space Selection Availability ................................................................. 37

10 bits/color LCD Module ................................................................................................................... 38

LED Backlight Unit ............................................................................................................................. 38

Transfer Function (Gamma) ............................................................................................................... 39

Appendix B Troubleshooting

Solving Common Problems ................................................................................................................ 42

Using the Worldwide Web .................................................................................................................. 43

Preparing to Call Technical Support ................................................................................................... 43

Appendix C Technical Specifications

HP LP2480zx Model ........................................................................................................................... 44

Recognizing Preset Display Resolutions ............................................................................................ 46

Entering User Modes .......................................................................................................................... 47

Energy Saver Feature ........................................................................................................................ 47

Appendix D Agency Regulatory Notices

Federal Communications Commission Notice ................................................................................... 48

Modifications ...................................................................................................................... 48

Cables ................................................................................................................................ 48

Declaration of Conformity for Products Marked with the FCC Logo (United States Only) ................. 48

Canadian Notice ................................................................................................................................. 49

Avis Canadien .................................................................................................................................... 49

European Union Regulatory Notice .................................................................................................... 49

German Ergonomics Notice ............................................................................................................... 50

Japanese Notice ................................................................................................................................. 50

Korean Notice ..................................................................................................................................... 50

Power Cord Set Requirements ........................................................................................................... 50

Japanese Power Cord Requirements ................................................................................ 50

Product Environmental Notices .......................................................................................................... 51

Materials Disposal ............................................................................................................. 51

Disposal of Waste Equipment by Users in Private Household in the European

Union ................................................................................................................................. 51

Chemical Substances ........................................................................................................ 51

Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) ................................................................... 51

Appendix E LCD Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy

1 Product Features

HP LP2480zx Model

The LCD (liquid crystal display) monitor has an active matrix, thin-film transistor (TFT) panel. The monitor features include:

RGB LED backlight for wider color gamut support, better color and luminance uniformity on the

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screen, and better color and luminance stability

Wide 105% NTSC color gamut to enable accurate color gamut remapping for Adobe-RGB and

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sRGB

IPS 61 cm (24-inch)1920 x 1200 panel for the best available LCD panel color performance

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True 10-bit panel to increase supported colors from 16.7 million (8-bit) to 1.07 billion colors and

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reduce color banding

Panel support for refresh rates of 48Hz, 50Hz, and 60Hz to enable video with these refresh rates

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to be displayed without frame rate conversion and the artifacts this process causes

Ability to accurately remap the color gamut of the monitor (within the supported color gamut of the

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panel) to enable the selection of the color space and very accurately set the RGB primaries for consistent and repeatable colors

Adjustable white point of 4K to 12K using the LED backlight (no loss of dynamic range) to provide

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maximum flexibility

Adjustable gamma of 1.0 to 3.0 with a step size of 0.1 to provide maximum flexibility

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Adjustable luminance of 50 to 250 cd/m

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working environment and ability to adjust down to very low luminance levels (50 cd/m

Very high color and luminance stability (with typical use) and calibration only needed every 1000

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hours, which means the monitor will not require frequent calibrations

Ability to set up color space presets and choose the RGB primaries, luminance, gamma, and white

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point to allow you to quickly switch between different monitor color settings

Calibrated color space factory presets for Adobe-RGB, Rec. 709, sRGB, SMPTE-C, and DCI-P3

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Emulation so the monitor is ready to use for color critical applications with minimal setup

Typical 100% Adobe-RGB coverage for very accurate support of this common color space

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Option to return to Factory Calibration settings to easily restore the monitor to the factory settings

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with a wide adjustment range for maximum flexibility in a

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Option to easily return to last User Calibration settings in case the new calibration was not

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successful

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OSD warning and reminder messages when the monitor needs to be recalibrated

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All controls supported over DDC/CI and USB for maximum flexibility and support for both Windows

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and Linux

Updatable 12-bit pre-LUT, 3x3 matrix, and post-LUT for maximum flexibility

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HP Display Assistant software (Windows) to support easy set up of the monitor

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HP Display Assistant software support for Asset Management to help IT managers and Theft

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Deterrence to help reduce unauthorized relocation of the monitor

Updatable monitor firmware to enable HP to quickly and easily provide solutions to identified

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problems and provide custom solutions

Front bezel Function button to quickly select the most commonly used operation

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PIP functionality to enable the Component, S-video, and Composite inputs to be viewed in a small

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secondary window or side-by-side on the main window

Easy to use PIP control through HP Display Assistant software

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DVI-I (analog and single link digital), DisplayPort 1.1, HDMI 1.3, Component, S-video, and

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Composite inputs for support of a wide range of video inputs

Video cables provided: DVI-I to DVI-D, DVI-I to VGA, DisplayPort, and HDMI

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True 10-bit monitor with full 10-bit support from the monitor DisplayPort 1.1 and HDMI 1.3 inputs

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through the panel for support of 1.07 B colors

HDCP copy protection support on DVI (digital), DisplayPort, and HDMI inputs to enable the display

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of protected content

Support for 2048 x 1200 and 2048 x 1080 modes (using cropping) to support commonly used

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resolutions used by animation studios

Backlight bezel buttons and OSD button labels to help make working with the monitor in a dark

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environment easy

USB 2.0 4-port hub with the connectors on the side for easy access to USB connections

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USB cable included to connect the monitor's USB hub to the USB connector on the computer

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Height adjustment, tilt, and swivel for support of the best ergonomic setup of the monitor

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Integrated sensor for support of auto-pivot with HP Display Assistant software so that when the

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display panel is rotated, the video automatically switches to portrait mode

Wide viewing angle to allow viewing from a sitting or standing position, or moving side-to-side

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Removable pedestal base for flexible mounting solutions with HP Quick Release and VESA 100

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mm mounting holes

Accessory rail on monitor to accept optional mounted devices, such as an HP speaker bar

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Plug and play capability if supported by the system.

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Security slot provision on rear of monitor for optional cable lock

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Cable management feature for placement of cables and cords

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On-Screen Display (OSD) adjustments in several languages for ease of setup and screen

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optimization

Software and documentation CD that includes HP Display Assistant software, monitor driver

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software, and product documentation

Energy saver feature to meet requirements for reduced power consumption

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Compliant with the following regulated specifications:

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European Union CE Directives

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Swedish MPR II 1990

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Swedish TCO Requirements

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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 and connection appropriate for this monitor. For information on the correct power cord set to use with the monitor, refer to the

WARNING! To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to the equipment:

• Do not disable the power cord grounding feature. The grounding plug is an important safety feature.

• Plug the power cord in a grounded (earthed) outlet that is easily accessible at all times.

• Disconnect power from the product by unplugging the power cord from the electrical outlet.

For your safety, do not place anything on power cords or cables. Arrange them so that no one may accidentally step on or trip over them. Do not pull on a cord or cable. When unplugging from the electrical outlet, grasp the cord by the plug.

Power Cord Set Requirements on page 50 in Appendix C.

To reduce the risk of serious injury, read the Safety and Comfort Guide. It describes proper workstation, setup, posture, and health and work habits for computer users, and provides important electrical and mechanical safety information. This guide is located on the Web at the documentation CD, if one is included with the monitor.

CAUTION: For the protection of the monitor, as well as the computer, connect all power cords for the

computer and its peripheral devices (such as a monitor, printer, scanner) to some form of surge protection device such as a power strip or Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS). Not all power strips provide surge protection; the power strips must be specifically labeled as having this ability. Use a power strip whose manufacturer offers a Damage Replacement Policy so you can replace the equipment, if surge protection fails.

Use the appropriate and correctly sized furniture designed to properly support your HP LCD monitor.

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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 simple precautions such as:

• Using cabinets or stands recommended by the manufacturer of the LCD monitor.

• Only using furniture that can safely support the LCD monitor.

• Ensuring the LCD monitor is not overhanging the edge of the supporting furniture.

• Not placing the LCD monitor on tall furniture (for example, cupboards or bookcases) without anchoring both the furniture and the LCD monitor to a suitable support.

• Not standing the LCD monitor on cloth or other materials placed between the LCD monitor and supporting furniture.

• Educating children about the dangers of climbing on furniture to reach the LCD monitor or its controls.

Maintenance Guidelines

To enhance the performance and extend the life of the monitor:

Do not open the monitor cabinet or attempt to service this product yourself. Adjust only those

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controls that are covered in the operating instructions. If the monitor is not operating properly or has been dropped or damaged, contact an authorized HP dealer, reseller, or service provider.

Use only a power source and connection appropriate for this monitor, as indicated on the label/

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back plate of the monitor.

Be sure the total ampere rating of the products connected to the outlet does not exceed the current

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rating of the electrical outlet, and the total ampere rating of the products connected to the cord does not exceed the rating of the cord. Look on the power label to determine the ampere rating (AMPS or A) for each device.

Install the monitor near an outlet that you can easily reach. Disconnect the monitor by grasping the

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plug firmly and pulling it from the outlet. Never disconnect the monitor by pulling the cord.

Turn the monitor off when not in use. You can substantially increase the life expectancy of the

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monitor by using a screen saver program and turning off the monitor when not in use.

Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation. These openings must not be blocked

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or covered. Never push objects of any kind into cabinet slots or other openings.

Do not drop the monitor or place it on an unstable surface.

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Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not walk on the cord.

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Keep the monitor in a well-ventilated area, away from excessive light, heat or moisture.

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When removing the monitor base, you must lay the monitor face down on a soft area to prevent it

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from getting scratched, defaced, or broken.

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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 volatile substances to clean the

monitor or the screen. These chemicals may damage the cabinet finish as well as the screen.

Shipping the Monitor

Keep the original packing box in a storage area. You may need it later if you move or ship the monitor.

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3 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.

NOTE: Be sure the master power switch, located on the rear panel of the monitor, is in the off position.

The master power switch turns off all power to the monitor.

CAUTION: For proper ventilation, the monitor must have a minimum of 5 cm (2 inches) of clearance

around all sides and the cooling fan below the handle must not be blocked.

Installing the Monitor Pedestal Base

NOTE: Do not install the pedestal base if the monitor will be used on a wall, swing arm, or other

mounting fixture; instead see

Mounting the Monitor on page 16 in this chapter.

1. Using both hands, position the monitor over the pedestal base.

CAUTION: Do not touch the surface of the LCD panel. Pressure on the panel may cause non-

uniformity of color or disorientation of the liquid crystals. If this occurs the screen will not recover to its normal condition.

2. Press down firmly on the monitor to lock the pedestal base in place. When the base locks, it will

make a clicking sound.

Figure 3-1 Inserting the Monitor into the Pedestal Base

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NOTE: Be sure the pedestal base is securely locked before continuing with the setup.

Rear Components

Figure 3-2 Rear Components

Table 3-1 HP LP2480zx Rear Components

Component Function

1 USB Downstream Connectors

(side panel)

2 Cable Lock Provision Provides slot for use with cable security locks.

3 DisplayPort Connector Connects the DisplayPort signal cable to the monitor.

4 HDMI Connector Connects the HDMI signal cable to the monitor.

5 DVI-I Connectors Connects the DVI-I to VGA signal cable or DVI-I to DVI-D

6 Component Connectors Connects Component signal cables to the monitor.

7 S-Video Connector Connects an S-Video signal cable to the monitor.

8 Composite Connector Connects a Composite signal cable to the monitor.

9 USB Upstream Connector Connects the monitor USB hub to a host USB port/hub.

10 Master Power Switch Turns off all power to the monitor.

11 AC Power Connector Connects the AC power cord to the monitor.

Connects optional USB devices to the monitor.

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Selecting and Connecting the Signal Cables

The monitor features two DVI-I connectors capable of supporting either analog or digital input, one DisplayPort connector, one HDMI connector, one set of Component connectors, one S-Video connector, and one Composite connector.

The monitor will automatically select an active signal on the DVI, HDMI, and DisplayPort inputs. The Component, S-Video, and Composite inputs must be selected manually. The inputs can be selected through the On-Screen Display (OSD) feature by pressing the Input button on the front panel.

NOTE: Refer to Rear Components on page 8 for signal input connector locations.

Table 3-2 Signal Connectors and Cables

Input Monitor Connector and Cable

Plug

DVI-I The video mode supported by the DVI-I connectors are determined by the

DisplayPort Connect the DisplayPort cable provided to the DisplayPort connector on

HDMI Connect the HDMI cable provided to the HDMI connector on the monitor

Connection Description

video cable used.

For digital operation, use the DVI-I to DVI-D signal cable provided.

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Connect the DVI-I to DVI-D signal cable to the DVI-I connector on the monitor and the other end to the DVI-D connector on the computer.

For analog operation, use the DVI-I to VGA signal cable provided.

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Connect the DVI-I to VGA signal cable to a DVI-I connector on the monitor and the other end to the VGA connector on the computer.

the monitor and the DisplayPort connector on the computer for digital operation.

NOTE: The DisplayPort cable locks in place when it is connected. To

remove a DisplayPort cable, press the button on top of the cable end and pull the cable end from the connector.

and the HDMI connector on the input device for digital operation.

Component (Y Pb Pr)

Connect a set of Component cables to the Component connectors on the monitor and the Component connectors on the input device for analog operation. Cable set purchased separately.

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Table 3-2 Signal Connectors and Cables (continued)

Input Monitor Connector and Cable

Plug

S-Video Connect an S-Video cable to the S-Video connector on the monitor and

Composite Connect a Composite cable to the Composite connector on the monitor

Cable Management

Connection Description

the S-Video connector on the input device for analog operation. Cable purchased separately.

and the Composite connector on the input device for analog operation. Cable purchased separately.

Before connecting the cables, route them through the opening on the neck of the monitor's pedestal.

Figure 3-3 Using the Cable Management Feature

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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

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.

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Connecting USB Devices

The monitor provides four USB connectors on the side panel that can be used to connect devices such as 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 USB connector on the monitor.

2. Connect the USB devices to the USB downstream connectors on the side panel of the monitor.

Figure 3-5 Connecting USB Devices

Adjusting the Monitor

1. Tilt the monitor's panel forward or backward to set it to a comfortable eye level.

Figure 3-6 Tilting the Monitor

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