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HP MD5020N, MD5820N, MD5880N, MD6580N User Guide

HP Pavilion
md5020n/md5820n/md5880n/md6580n
High-Definition Microdisplay TV
User’s Guide
© Copyright 2005 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
Reproduction, adaptation or translation without prior written permission is prohibited, except as allowed under the copyright laws. The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services.
Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. This TV incorporates High-definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI™) technology. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-definition Multimedia
Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. SRS TruSurround XT, SRS, and symbol are trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc. SRS TruSurround XT technology is incorporated under license from
SRS Labs, Inc. CableCARD™ is a trademark of Cable Television Laboratories, Inc.
Hewlett-Packard Company Digital Projection and Imaging 1000 NE Circle Blvd. Corvalis, OR 97330 USA
Edition 1, June 2005
CAUTION: This TV to be used only with the correct size HP audio/video stand designed for this HP microdisplay TV. Use with other carts or stands is capable of resulting in instability causing possible injury.

Safety Markings

The following safety markings may be present on the back of the TV or behind the front access door.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
Symbol Purpose
This symbol on the TV is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the TV's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to people.
This symbol on the TV is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the TV.

Important Safety Instructions

WARNING! Read and observe these precautions and all others in this manual to reduce the risk of injury and equipment damage.
1. Read these instructions.Keep these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with dry cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including
amplifiers) that produce heat.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades
with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and
the point where they exit from the apparatus.
11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with
the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been
damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
15. To avoid personal injury or damage to the TV, use at least two people to lift or move it.
16. If the TV is moved from a cold place, do not turn it on for a few hours so any internal condensation can
evaporate.
17. Install the TV upright on a horizontal, solid, flat surface away from excessive heat, dust, and vibration.
18. Keep a clearance of at least 10 cm (4 inches) between the vents on the back of the TV and nearby walls or
enclosures. Allow free air circulation to prevent excessive heat buildup that could shut down or damage the TV. Keep flammable objects or objects susceptible to heat damage at least 0.5 m (2 ft) away from the vents.
19. Do not allow liquid, food, or small objects to get inside the TV. If material gets inside, contact HP for
assistance.
20. Use only an approved power cord rated for the voltage and current marked on the product label. Do not
overload any outlet or extension cord above 80% of its rated power or current rating.
21. Do not remove any parts of the TV except as instructed by this manual, and only after allowing the TV to cool
down.
22. Do not operate the TV with any covers removed. Hazardous voltages exist inside the TV. There are no user-
serviceable parts inside except as described elsewhere in this manual.
In addition to these general precautions, be sure to observe the following precautions when using external television antennas and cable systems with your TV. Failure to observe these precautions could result in fire, bodily injury, and damage to your equipment.
• Call the CATV (cable television) system installer's attention to Section 820-40 of the NEC (U.S. National
Electrical Code), which provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground must be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.
• If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the TV, be sure the antenna or cable system is
electrically grounded to protect against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Article 810 of the US National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information about proper electrical grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode.
• Do not place an outside antenna system in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or
power circuits or where it can fall into power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, take extreme care to avoid touching power lines or circuits because contact with them could be fatal.
Item Description
Electric service equipment
1
Power service grounding electrode system (NEC Art 250, Part H)
2
Ground clamps
3
Grounding conductors (NEC Section 810-21)
4
Antenna discharge unit (NEC Section 810-20)
5
Ground clamp
6
Antenna lead-in wir
7
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing. No objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

Contents

Safety Markings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1 Setting Up the TV
What’s in the Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Carrying the TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Features and Connectors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
TV at a Glance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Connector Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Acccessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Setting Up the TV—The Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Planning Your Layout. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Installing Batteries in the Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Planning for Other Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Planning Your System Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Connecting and Routing Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Choosing Your Video Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Cables for HDMI, DVI-D, Component, S-Video, and Composite Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Making Your Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Standard Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Cable with Set-Top Cable Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Satellite Receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Cable and VCR/DVR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Cable Box and VCR/DVR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Satellite Receiver and VCR/DVR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
DVD Player or Video Gaming Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Audio: Stereo Sound System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Audio: Surround Sound or AV Receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Using a CableCARD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Adding a CableCARD Slot. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Installing a CableCARD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Turning the TV On and Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Plugging In the Power Cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Turning On the TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Turning Off the TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Completing the Basic Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Finding Your Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Setting the Time and Date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
2 Using the Remote Control
Overview of the Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Controlling the TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Programming for Other Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Controlling Other Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
3Watching the TV
Watching a Show . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Changing the Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Adjusting the Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Viewing Closed Captions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Watching Another Video Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Watching Two Pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Turning Off after a Delay. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Applying Parental Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Setting Permission Levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Blocking Certain Channels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Temporarily Suspending Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Changing Your Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
5
4 Adjusting the TV
Adjusting the Picture and Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Choosing the Best Picture Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Adjusting the Size of the Picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Adjusting the Picture for Best Color . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Adjusting Other Picture Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Adjusting Sound Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Customizing Your Channels and Sources. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Adding or Deleting a Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Setting Up Favorite Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Labeling the Sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Using the On-Screen Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Changing Settings Using the Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Picture Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Sound Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Source Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Lock Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Setup Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
5 Fixing Problems
Maintaining the TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Cleaning the TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Replacing the Lamp Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Warning Light Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Startup Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Picture Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Channel Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Sound Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
General Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Remote Control Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Testing the Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
6 Support and Warranty
Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Contacting HP Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Obtaining Repair Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
HP Limited Warranty Statement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
HP Microdisplay TV Limited Warranty Statement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
7 Reference Information
Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Safety Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
LED Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Mercury Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Regulatory Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
U.S.A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Canada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
6

1 Setting Up the TV

What’s in the Box

Before setting up your TV, be sure your shipping box includes the following items. If the shipping box does not contain all of the following items, contact HP.
• TV
• Power cord
• Remote control with two AAA batteries
• Quick setup guide
• User’s guide
NOTE: The TV does not include audio/video cables because most external equipment comes with the
required cables. Cables are also available from HP and at most electronics stores.

Carrying the TV

WARNING! To avoid personal injury or damage to the TV, use at least two people to lift or move the TV. Lift with your legs.
• To lift the 58- or 65-inch model, place one hand in the recessed hand grip
side panel, and hold the top front corner
• To lift the 50-inch model, place one hand under the bottom edge of the side panel 3, and hold the
top front corner
1 with the other hand.
1 with the other hand.
2 above the vent on the
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Features and Connectors

TV at a Glance

Item Function
Speakers Stereo sound, plus subwoofer for low-frequency effects.
1
Access door Convenient access to connection panel and lamp module. To open, press in above HP
2
Lamp cover Cover for replaceable lamp module.
3
Status lights Shows power status, plus lamp and temperature problems, even when the access door is
4
Front cable tunnel Path for cables coming out the front of the TV.
5
Back cable tunnel Path for cables going out the back of the TV.
6
Connection panel Connections for video and audio equipment. Located behind the access door.
7
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Power button Turns the TV on and off. (Also on remote control.)
Settings and ok buttons
Vol + and Vol – Changes the loudness of the sound. (Also on remote control.)
Ch + and Ch – Shows the next higher or lower channel. (Also on remote control.)
logo and release.
closed.
Combined with the Ch and Vol buttons, moves and makes selections in the on-screen menu. ok also shows the list of sources. (Also on remote control.)
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Connector Panel

Item Function
CableCARD option Provides space for adding support for premium cable functions.
1
Cable input connector Connects RF coax cable from a cable service.
2
Antenna input connector Connects RF coax cable from an antenna.
3
Service connectors For HP service use only.
4
HDMI input connectors Connects up to two HDMI or DVI-D sources. HDMI 2 has an optional
5
Computer VGA input connectors Connects a computer to show its screen and play its audio.
6
Component-video input connectors Connects up to two component-video sources with audio.
7
S-video and composite-video input
8
connectors
Surround-sound audio output
9
connector
Stereo audio output connectors Sends stereo audio output to an external sound system.
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audio input.
Connects up to three S-video or composite-video sources with audio.
Sends 5.1 surround sound output from antenna and cable sources to an external sound system.

Acccessories

Enjoy more from your TV with HP accessories. You can purchase accessories at www.hpshopping.com or through your TV dealer.
• HP TV stand—Sets the TV at an ideal viewing height, manages cables, and houses other home
entertainment equipment.
• HP replacement lamp—Installs easily and brings your TV up to factory-fresh brightness.
• HP CableCARD module—Lets you add a CableCARD to your TV, which eliminates a separate cable
box and simplifies TV operation.
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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 preferences vary widely. For
prolonged viewing of standard-definition TV channels, the upper end of this range might be more comfortable.
• Design the room so you can control the ambient light. Many people prefer viewing with minimal
lighting, but you can have good results if you avoid shining bright light directly onto the screen.
• Two common input sources are a TV antenna and cable service, but other common sources are DVD
player, audio/video receiver, VCR, personal digital video recorder, video gaming device, and satellite receiver.
• Depending on your personal setup, try to locate devices to minimize the lengths of cables connecting
them to the TV. Use an HP TV stand or other quality stand to keep equipment close to the TV. If any cable is longer than 3 m (10 ft), consider using high-quality, low-loss cables for best video and audio quality.
• For the ultimate home-theater experience, consider including a 5.1 surround sound system, such as a
Dolby Digital system. This system has five speakers and a subwoofer.
• For an external sound system, see the following diagram for a possible speaker layout. Place all front
speakers at the same distance from the listener. Place the subwoofer near a wall or corner. Place surround speakers at least as high as the listener's head. Experiment with the speaker placement.
CAUTION: Keep a clearance of at least 10 cm (4 inches) between the vents on the back of the TV and nearby walls or enclosures. Allow free air circulation to prevent excessive heat buildup that could shut down or damage the TV. Keep flammable objects or objects susceptible to heat damage at least 0.5 m (2 ft) away from the vents.
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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, and then snap the cover into place.

Planning for Other Equipment

Planning Your System Setup

The way you connect the individual components of your entertainment system depends on the devices you have. The following diagram shows how several common types of devices could be connected. In particular, it shows individual video and audio paths between devices.
TV source (cable, antenna)
TV decoder (cable box, satellite receiver)
TV recorder (VCR, digital video recorder)
Player (DVD, video gaming device)
Audio system (stereo, surround)
TV Signal Video* Audio
*Use best-quality video output available on your devices
See “Making Your Connections” on page 17 for examples of systems and connections.
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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. Push in above the HP logo instead.
• To plug in a cable, open the access door by pushing and releasing the door. Push above the HP logo.
• For permanent connections, run the cables through the tunnel toward the back of the TV
• For temporary connections or for devices in front of the TV, run the cables through the tunnel that
comes out the front of the TV
• To close the door, push it closed until it latches.
2.
1.
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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 picture quality listed at the top of the table.
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Standard quality
TIP: If you can set the video output from a source device to have 16:9 aspect (wide-screen picture), you
should select that setting. Refer to the instructions for the video device. This provides maximum compatibility between the device and the TV.
HDMI connection. Highest-quality, high-definition digital picture and digital surround sound in one connection.
DVI-D connection. Highest-quality, high-definition digital picture. Requires a separate sound connection. (Requires a DVI-to-HDMI cable or adapter.)
Component-video connection (YPbPr). High-quality, high-definition picture. Requires a separate sound connection.
Computer VGA connection (see “Computer” on page 28). High-quality picture in single connector. Requires a separate sound connection.
S-video connection. Good-quality, standard-definition picture. Requires a separate sound connection.
Composite-video connection (yellow). Standard-quality, standard-definition picture. Requires a separate sound connection.
Coaxial antenna or cable connection. Standard for picture and sound from antenna or cable service. Digital signals can carry high-definition programs and surround sound.
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Cables for HDMI, DVI-D, Component, S-Video, and Composite Connections

The following diagrams show how to connect video devices with different types of video outputs. Use the highest quality connection available on the device.
HDMI connection
• HDMI cable
NOTE: You can connect to the HDMI 1 and HDMI 2 inputs on the TV. The HDMI cable carries both the
video and audio signals.
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DVI-D connection
• DVI-toHDMI cable (or HDMI cable with DVI-to-HDMI adapter)
• Stereo RCA cable (two RCA)
NOTE: If you are using the TV speakers, connect a DVI device only to the HDMI 2 input on the TV. If you
are connecting audio directly to a sound system, you can connect DVI devices to the HDMI 1 and HDMI 2 inputs.
Component-video (YPbPr) connection
• Component-video cable (three RCA)
• Stereo RCA cable (two RCA)
NOTE: You can connect to the Component 1 and Component 2 inputs on the TV.
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S-video connection
• S-video cable
• Stereo RCA cable (two RCA)
NOTE: You can connect to the Video 1, Video 2, and Video 3 inputs on the TV. Only one S-video or
composite-video connection is supported for each of these three inputs.
Composite-video connection
• Composite-video/audio cable (three RCA) or separate video and audio cables.
NOTE: You can connect to the Video 1, Video 2, and Video 3 inputs on the TV. Only one S-video or
composite-video connection is supported for each of these three inputs.
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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 equipment... See...
Antenna page 18
Standard cable (no set-top cable box) page 19
Cable with set-top cable box page 20
Other connections
To connect this equipment... See...
Satellite receiver (with no VCR or DVR) page 21
Cable and VCR/DVR page 22
Cable box and VCR/DVR page 23
Satellite receiver and VCR/DVR page 24
DVD player or video gaming device page 25
Audio: Stereo sound system page 26
Audio: Surround sound or AV receiver page 27
Computer page 28
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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 the TV antenna input.
To do this... Do this...
Watch channels received by the antenna Press Source and select Antenna.
Scan for available channels See “Finding Your Channels” on page 32.
Connect additional equipment See “Making Your Connections” on page 17.
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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. See “Installing a CableCARD” on page 30.
To do this... Do this...
Watch cable channels Press Source and select Cable.
Scan for available channels See “Finding Your Channels” on page 32.
Connect additional equipment See “Making Your Connections” on page 17.
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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 box has different connectors from those shown, use the highest quality video
connection available. Observe the color-coding on connectors.
• For digital cable, your set-top cable box might require a special two-direction splitter. Contact
your cable provider for information. Or you can omit the splitter and omit the connection to the TV cable input.
• If all cable channels are scrambled, connect the incoming cable directly to the cable box (omit
the splitter and omit the connection to the TV cable input).
• You can eliminate the cable box if your cable provider can install a CableCARD in the TV. See
“Installing a CableCARD” on page 30.
To do this... Do this...
Watch cable-box channels Press Source and select Component 1.
Watch cable channels directly Press Source and select Cable.
Program the remote control to operate the cable box See “Programming for Other Devices” on page 36.
Use the remote control to operate the cable box Press Device to select STB.
Connect additional equipment See “Planning for Other Equipment” on page 11.
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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 connection available. Observe the color-coding on connectors.
To do this... Do this...
Watch satellite channels Press Source and select Component 1.
Program the remote control to operate the satellite receiver
Use the remote control to operate the satellite receiver Press Device to select STB.
See “Programming for Other Devices” on page 36.
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Cable and VCR/DVR

If you have standard cable service or have a CableCARD installed and you have a VCR or personal DVR, you can connect them as shown in the following illustration. You can also use this connection if you have a DVR with built-in cable box capabilities.
NOTE:
• If your device has different connectors from those shown, use the highest quality video
connection available. Observe the color coding on connectors.
• If all cable channels are scrambled and you have no CableCARD installed, connect the
incoming cable directly to the DVR cable box (omit the splitter and omit the connection to the TV cable input).
To do this... Do this...
Watch cable channels Press Source and select Cable.
Watch VCR or DVR program Press Source and select Video 1.
Scan for available channels See “Finding Your Channels” on page 32.
Program the remote control to operate the VCR or DVR See “Programming for Other Devices” on page 36.
Use the remote control to operate the VCR or DVR Press Device to select AUX or DVR.
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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 available. Observe the color coding on connectors.
• For digital cable, your set-top cable box might require a special two-direction splitter. Contact
your cable provider for information. Or you can omit the splitter and omit the connection to the TV cable input.
• If all channels are scrambled, connect the incoming cable directly to the cable box (omit the
splitter and omit the connection to the TV cable input).
• You can eliminate the cable box if your cable provider can install a CableCARD in the TV. See
“Installing a CableCARD” on page 30.
To do this... Do this...
Watch cable-box channels Press Source and select Component 1.
Watch VCR or DVR programs Press Source and select Video 1.
Watch cable channels directly Press Source and select Cable.
Program the remote control to operate these devices See “Programming for Other Devices” on page 36.
Use the remote control to operate the cable box Press Device to select STB.
Use the remote control to operate the VCR or DVR Press Device to select AUX or DVR.
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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. Observe the color coding on connectors.
To do this... Do this...
Watch satellite channels Press Source and select Component 1.
Watch VCR or DVR channels Press Source and select Video 1.
Program the remote control to operate these devices See “Programming for Other Devices” on page 36.
Use the remote control to operate the satellite receiver Press Device to select STB.
Use the remote control to operate the VCR or DVR Press Device and select AUX or DVR.
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