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Introduction
The HP Pavilion MX50, MX70, and MX90
Multimedia Monitors (ModelsP1282A, P1283A,
and P1284A) are high-resolution color monitors
designed for use with HP Pavilion and other PCs.
Each monitor includes a built-in microphone and
mounts for speakers supplied by HP Pavilion. The
monitors comply with Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA) ENERGY STAR
include automatic power management features.
Other features include:
3
On-screen adjustment of display settings
3
Support for high refresh rates to reduce screen
flicker and eyestrain
3
Built-in tilt and swivel base
®
standards and
The following illustrates a front view of your
HP Pavilion monitor.
Microphone
Control Panel
Panel Button
For Your Safety
For your safety and the protection of your
monitor, follow these procedures:
3
Always connect the monitor to a grounded,
three-prong power outlet. Use only the factorysupplied power cord.
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Warning:
power from the monitor you must remove
the power cable
3
To prevent electrical shock, do not remove the
To completely disconnect
from the power socket.
back cover of the monitor. Only qualified
service personnel should remove the cover.
3
Do not place objects on top of the monitor that
could fall into the vents or block airflow.
3
To avoid the risk of damage to the monitor and
electrical shock to yourself, do not expose the
monitor to rain or moisture.
3
Adjust only those controls with operations that
are covered in this manual. Improperly
adjusting other controls can result in damage
and could require repair by a service
technician.
If any of the following conditions occur, unplug
the monitor and contact a qualified service
technician:
3
The power cord or plug is frayed or damaged.
3
You have spilled liquid into the monitor.
3
The monitor has been exposed to rain or
water.
3
The monitor does not operate correctly when
the operating instructions are followed.
3
The monitor has been dropped or the cabinet
has been damaged.
3
The performance of the monitor changes
abruptly.
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Additional Safety Information
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Installation
These products have been evaluated for
connection to an “IT” power system (an AC
distribution system with no direct connection to
earth, according to IEC950).
AC Power Safety Warning
Warning:
outlet. The AC power cord is your HP
monitor’s main AC disconnecting device
and must be easily accessible at all times.
For your safety, the power cord provided
with your system has a grounded plug.
Always use the power cord with a
properly grounded wall outlet to avoid
the risk of electrical shock.
Locate the monitor near an A
Follow the instructions in this chapter to install
your HP Pavilion MX50, MX70, or MX90
Multimedia Monitor.
Note:
Warning:
objects. Exercise caution, or get help
when lifting, to prevent back injury.
Before installing the monitor, refer to your PC and
video adapter documentation. You may need to
make changes to accommodate the monitor.
The MX monitors are heavy
Locating the Monitor
Place the monitor on a flat, sturdy surface.
Choose an area that is free from excessive heat,
moisture, and sunlight. Locate the monitor as far
as possible from sources of electromagnetic
interference, such as transformers, motors,
fluorescent lighting, and other PC monitors.
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Connecting the Power and Video
Cables
Before connecting any cables, be sure to read
the safety instructions at the beginning of this
manual. The PC and monitor must be turned off.
To connect the power and video cables:
1
Connect the power cord to the back of the
monitor.
2
Plug the power cord into a power outlet.
3
Connect the blue plug on the video cable to
the video port of your PC. If you have an
HP Pavilion PC, this port is marked in blue.
However, on some Pavilion PCs, the port could
be marked in orange. (The illustration below is
for reference only. Check your PC user’s guide
for the video port location.)
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Insert the pink microphone cable plug into the
sound input connector on the back of your PC.
If you have an HP Pavilion PC, the connector is
marked in pink. However, on some
Pavilion PCs, the connection could be marked
in yellow.
Connecting the Speakers
The monitor is designed for use with the Polk
Audio speakers supplied by HP.
1
Extend the cables attached to the two
speakers.
2
Identify the left and right speakers. You can tell
which side of the monitor a speaker fits onto
by observing its curvature and mounting pegs.
Not all speakers have mounting pegs. If you
don't have mounting pegs, skip to step 5. The
side of the speaker with mounting pegs fits
flush against the side of the monitor.
3
Insert the pegs of the right speaker into the
corresponding slots on the right side of the
monitor. Push down, sliding the speaker pegs
completely into the slots.
4
Insert the pegs of the left speaker into the
corresponding slots on the left side of the
monitor. Push down, sliding the speaker pegs
completely into the slots.
5
Refer to your PC user’s guide for instructions on
how to connect your speakers to the PC.
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Using the Monitor
This chapter contains information about using the
HP Pavilion MX50, MX70, or MX90 Multimedia
Monitors.
Because of the monitor’s power management
features, you don’t normally need to turn off the
monitor when it’s not in use. When turned off, the
monitor uses the same amount of power that it
uses in Sleep mode (less than 5 watts).
Turning the Monitor On and Off
Use the Power button on the front panel to turn
the monitor on and off. When the monitor is on,
the light near the Power button is illuminated. The
light is green when the monitor and PC are active
and yellow/amber when the monitor is in one of
its reduced power modes.
The monitor’s power management features
reduce power consumption to low levels when
your PC has been inactive for a specified period
of time. See “Minimizing Energy Use” on page 8
for more information.
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If your PC doesn’t support DPMS power
management, you can reduce power
consumption by turning off the monitor when it
won’t be used for an extended period. You can
turn the monitor off even if you leave the PC
running.
Warning:
power from the monitor, you must
remove the power cord from the AC
power outlet or surge protector.
To completely disconnect
Degaussing the Display
Setting the Screen Resolution
Degaussing removes magnetism that causes
unwanted color variations. Degauss the display
any time you notice unusual color variations.
Note:
Do not degauss more frequently than once every
30 minutes, or the degauss will be incomplete. It is
not necessary to degauss unless you have moved
the monitor.
There are two degaussing methods. Each time
you turn on the monitor, it is automatically
degaussed. You can also use the Degauss option
in the on-screen display (OSD) main window to
degauss the display.
See “Using the OSD Main Window” on page 12
for instructions.
The screen resolution determines the amount of
information shown in the display. Screen
resolution refers to the number of dots or
pixels
used to make up an image. A low screen
resolution means that the display uses a relatively
small number of relatively large dots. A higher
resolution means that more dots of a smaller size
make up the image. With higher screen
resolutions, icons, windows, and text are smaller
on the screen, but more information can be
displayed.
Use the Window’s Control Panel to set the screen
resolution. The monitor supports many common
screen resolutions, as shown in the “Pre-Set Video
Modes.”
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Selecting Refresh Rate
To minimize eyestrain and maximize the
performance of your display, use the highest
possible image refresh rate or vertical frequency
for which you don’t perceive flicker (generally at
or above 75 Hz for most users). The image
refresh rate is the number of times per second
that the image is refreshed. The “Pre-Set Video
Modes” table shows the image refresh rates
supported by the monitors at different screen
resolutions.
The monitor supports three different power-saving
modes — Standby, Suspend, and Sleep. See
“DPMS Power Management Features” for a
description of the characteristics of each mode.
When the monitor is in one of its power-saving
modes, the screen is blanked out and the front
panel power indicator is yellow/amber. Consult
your PC user’s guide for information about setting
the power-saving modes.
Cleaning the Screen
Minimizing Energy Use
HP Pavilion PCs support VESA Display Power
Management Signaling (DPMS). Power
Management features reduce the monitor’s power
consumption after a period of keyboard
inactivity.
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To clean the screen:
1
Turn off and unplug the monitor.
2
Spray a soft cotton cloth with regular
household glass cleaner, and then gently wipe
the screen.
Warning:
containing fluoride, acids, or alkalis.
Never use hard or abrasive cleaning
products to clean the screen.
Dry the screen with a soft cotton cloth.
3
Plug in the monitor and turn it on.
4
Don’t use cleaning solutions
Changing Display Settings
Use the on-screen display (OSD) features of the
monitor to change settings. The buttons on the
front panel control on-screen icons and windows.
Using the Front Panel
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Adjusting the Viewing Angle
The monitor’s pedestal mounting enables you to
adjust the viewing angle. You can tilt and swivel
the monitor to find the most comfortable viewing
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Use the six buttons on the front of the monitor to
control OSD functions.
MODE
The Mode button opens the Contrast Mode
window and allows you to choose from the
monitor’s pre-set modes. See “Pre-Set
Contrast Modes” on page 10, for
instructions.
The Brightness button opens and closes the
Brightness Adjustment window.
The Contrast button opens and closes the
Contrast Adjustment window.
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SELECT
The Select button opens the OSD Main
window if no other OSD windows are
displayed. In the OSD Main window, the
Select button opens the adjustment bar for
the selected icon, or the corresponding
window. When the Brightness or Contrast
Adjustment bar is on the screen, the Select
button closes the bar and saves the value.
The Minus button decreases a setting if an
adjustment window is open. In a window,
the button moves the pointer upward
through the icon menu.
The Plus button increases a setting if an
adjustment window is open. In a window,
the button moves the pointer downward
through the icon menu.
Two pre-set contrast modes are provided:
Text mode is designed for best results
in lower ambient lighting environments
and with applications like word
processors and spreadsheets. This is
a lower contrast setting.
Benefit:
and improved focus.
Video/Games mode offers higher
contrast appropriate for viewing fullmotion video, and for photographic
and pre-press applications.
Benefit:
vivid images, and maximum visual
impact with games and video.
Eye comfort, less fatigue,
Higher contrast for vibrant,
Pre-Set Contrast Modes
Pre-set contrast modes enable you to quickly
change contrast settings to match those
commonly used for various activities and viewing
conditions.
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Setting a Pre-Set Contrast Mode
1
Press the Mode button on the front of the
monitor. The Contrast Mode window opens.
CONTRAST MODE
Changing Mode Settings
TEXT
VIDEO/GAMES
2
To select a mode, press the Mode button
again, or press the Plus (+) or Minus (–) button.
3
When the icon for the monitor mode you want
is highlighted, press the Select button. The
Contrast Mode window closes.
The pre-set contrast modes are the overall, master
settings for brightness, contrast, and other image
settings. You may make further adjustments to the
image settings by using the OSD.
If you turn off the monitor, the last used mode is
active when you turn it back on.
Changes to color temperature are independent of
the contrast mode setting — the two modes will
function the same way with any color setting.
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Adjusting Brightness and Contrast
Directly
You can change the display’s brightness or
contrast quickly by pressing the Brightness or
Contrast button. Brightness adjusts the black
level, while contrast adjusts the difference
between the dark and light parts of the image.
BRIGHTNESS
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2
Press the Plus (+) or Minus (–) button to
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increase or decrease the setting from its current
position.
Adjust the brightness level so that black items on
the screen appear black. Then adjust the contrast
for the most comfortable viewing.
To adjust the brightness or contrast:
1
Press the Brightness or Contrast button on the
front panel to open the Brightness Adjustment
window, or the Contrast Adjustment window.
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When the brightness or contrast is at the
desired level, press the Brightness or Contrast
button again to close the adjustment window.
Using the OSD Main Window
The OSD Main window enables you to make
changes to a variety of display settings. You open
the window by pressing the Select button when
no other OSD windows are displayed on the
screen.
BRIGHTNESS
CONTRAST
800 X 600 / 85 Hz
In the OSD Main window, the following functions
are available:
Brightness
level in the image.
Adjusts the luminance
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EXIT
ZOOM
SIZE & POSITION
ADVANCED GEOMETRY
ADVANCED MENU
DEGAUSS
EXIT
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Contrast
Adjusts the difference in
luminance between light and dark areas
of the image.
Zoom
Increases or decreases the size
of an image in both directions.
Size and Position
Opens the Size &
Position window.
Advanced Geometry
Advanced Geometry window.
Advanced Menu
Opens the
Advanced Menu window.
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restores image quality.
Exit
Degauss
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and saves any changes you have made.
Degausses the display and
Closes the OSD Main window
Opens the
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If you select the icons for
Contrast
, or
Zoom
Brightness
,
, an adjustment bar appears
below the OSD window. You shorten or lengthen
the adjustment bar with the Plus (+) or Minus (–)
button. A number next to the control bar shows
the percentage of the current setting relative to its
maximum value.
To use the OSD Main window:
1
Press the Select button on the front of the
monitor to open the OSD Main window.
2
Press the Plus (+) or Minus (–) button to move
among the icons in the window.
3
When the icon for the function you want is
highlighted, press the Select button.
3
If you select the
Degauss
or
Exit
option,
the option takes effect immediately.
3
If you select the icons for
Contrast
, or
Zoom
Brightness
, an adjustment bar
appears.
3
If you select any other option, another
window appears.
4
If an adjustment bar appears, press the Plus (+)
or Minus (–) button to change the current
setting, and then press the Select button to
save your changes and close the
adjustment bar.
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5
To close the OSD Main window,
select the
Note:
Exit
icon.
Only a highlighted icon, and the Reset
and Exit icons, will display a descriptive text.
,
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Using the Size & Position Window
The Size & Position window allows you to adjust
the horizontal and vertical size and position of
an image.
To open the Size & Position window,
select the
OSD Main window.
Size & Position
icon in the
SIZE & POSITION
H-SIZE
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H-POSITION
V-SIZE
V-POSITION
ADVANCED GEOMETRY
RESET
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RESET
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In the Size & Position window, the following
functions are available:
Using the Advanced Geometry
Window
RESET
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H-Size
the image.
H-Position
position of the image.
V-Size
image.
V-Position
position of the image.
Advanced Geometry
Advanced Geometry window. See
“Using the OSD Advanced Geometry
Window” on page 16.
Reset
Position window and the Advanced
Geometry window (except rotation) to
factory settings.
Exit
window, saves any changes you have
made, and opens the Main window.
Adjusts the horizontal size of
Adjusts the horizontal
Adjusts the vertical size of the
Adjusts the vertical
Opens the
Resets the values for the Size &
Closes the Size & Position
The Advanced Geometry window allows you to
correct the shape and position of an image
beyond the basic vertical and horizontal sizing
and positioning that you can do in the Size &
Position window.
To open the Advanced Geometry
window, select the
Geometry
icon in the OSD Main
Advanced
window.
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ADVANCED GEOMETRY
SIDE PIN
Trapezoid
Makes the vertical sides
parallel to each other.
PIN BALANCE
TRAPEZOID
PARALLELOGRAM
ROTATION
RESET
RESET
EXIT
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+
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In the Advanced Geometry window, the
following functions are available:
Side-Pin
bowing of both sides of the image.
Pin Balance
right side of the image when only one
side of the image is bowed.
Adjusts any tapering or
Straightens the left or
Parallelogram
Rotation
Adjusts the angle of the
Squares the image.
image (MX70 and MX90 only).
Reset
Returns all advanced geometry
RESET
settings, except rotation, to their original
factory values.
Exit
Closes the Advanced Geometry
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window, saves any changes you have
made, and opens the previous window.
Using the OSD Advanced
Menu Window
The OSD Advanced Menu window allows you to
make changes to a variety of advanced display
settings. Except in special circumstances, you will
not need to adjust these settings, but they are
available to you as added options.
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To open the Advanced Menu window,
select the
Advanced Menu
icon in
the OSD Main window.
ADVANCED MENU
COLOR
LANGUAGE
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OSD POSITION
MOIRE
STATUS
OSD
In the OSD Advanced Menu window, the
following functions are available:
Color Adjusts the color temperature of
the image.
Language Sets the language of the
OSD window.
OSD
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OSD Position Adjusts the position of
the OSD window.
Moiré Control Reduces wavy colored
lines or patterns in the background of
your image. Horizontal and vertical
controls are available.
Status Provides information about the
horizontal and vertical scan frequencies,
the resolution (for pre-set modes only),
and the serial number of the monitor.
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Exit Closes the OSD Advanced Menu
window.
Choosing the Color Temperature
The default color settings in the Text and
Video/Games modes are optimized for best
results in those environments, but you can change
the color temperature temporarily when
necessary. (If you need to save color settings for
a particular application, use the USER COLOR
setting.)
You can choose between two settings: 9300K
and 6500K.
The 9300K setting is often used for office
environments or fluorescent lighting. The 6500K
setting is often used in environments with
incandescent lighting.
1
In the OSD Advanced window, press the Plus
(+) or Minus (–) button to move to the Color
icon.
2
Press the Select button to open the
Color Adjustment window.
COLOR
9300K
✓
6500K
USER color
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You can also choose to individually adjust the
red, green, and blue (RGB) values that make up
the screen image. See the section, “Setting Red,
Green, and Blue Values” on page 20 for
instructions. To choose the color temperature:
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Press the Plus (+) or Minus (–) button to move
to the color temperature option you want.
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Press the Select button to select the color
temperature.
4
Select the
Exit
icon to close the Color window.
Setting Red, Green, and Blue
Val ues
You may want to make very precise adjustments
to the screen color. For example, under unique
ambient lighting conditions, you may need to
adjust the screen color so that it more closely
matches the ambient lighting conditions. You can
make these adjustments by individually setting
red, green, and blue (RGB) values.
Make sure to let the monitor warm up fully before
trying to match colors precisely. It takes the
monitor up to 30 minutes to warm up completely
after being turned on or recovering from a
power-saving state.
To se t RG B val ues :
1
In the OSD Advanced Menu window, press the
Plus (+) or Minus (–) button to move to the
Color icon.
2
Press the Select button to open the Color
Adjustment window.
3
In the Color Adjustment window, press the Plus
(+) or Minus (–) button to move to the USER
COLORsetting.
4
Press the Select button to open the RGB
Adjustment window.
5
Press the Plus (+) or Minus (–) button to move
among the options, and then press Select to
choose an option.
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USER COLOR
Choosing a Language
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R
-
G
-
B
RESET
EXIT
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When a color is selected, press the Plus (+) or
RESET
EXIT
+
50
50
+
+
50
Minus (–) button to increase or decrease the
video gain for that color, and then press
Select.
7
Press Exit to close the USER COLOR window.
Note:
If you select the Reset icon, you reset the value of
the color to the previously set user value.
To choose a language for the text in the OSD
window:
In the OSD Advanced Menu window,
1
press the Plus (+) or Minus (–) button
to move to the Language icon.
Press the Select button to open the Language
2
Selection window.
LANGUAGE
✓
ENGLISH
ESPAÑOL
FRANÇAIS
DEUTSCH
ITALIANO
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3
Press the Plus (+) or Minus (–) button to move
to the language you want.
4
Press the Select button to select the language.
5
Press Exit to close the Language window.
Choosing the OSD Position
The default OSD window position for the
windows is the center of the screen, but you can
change the window position.
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To adjust the OSD window position:
1
In the OSD Advanced Menu window,
press the Plus (+) or Minus (–) button
to move to the OSD Position icon.
2
Press the Select button to open the OSD
Position window.
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3
Press the Plus (+) or Minus (–) button to move
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between options.
4
Press Select to choose a function. The pointers
change to arrows for the selected function.
5
With the vertical pointers selected, press the
Plus (+) or Minus (–) button to move the OSD
window up or down.
6
With the horizontal pointers selected, press the
Plus (+) or Minus (–) button to move the OSD
window right or left.
7
When you complete the adjustment, press
Select.
8
Press Exit to close the OSD Position window.
Adjusting the Moiré Filters
Select the Moiré Control icon to reduce wavy
colored lines or patterns in the background of
your image. Separate adjustment of horizontal
and vertical moiré is available.
To adjust the moiré filter:
1
In the OSD Advanced Menu window,
press the Plus (+) or Minus (–) button
to move to the Moiré icon.
2
Press the Select button to open the Moiré
window.
3
Press the Plus (+) or Minus (–) button to move
among the options.
MOIRÉ
H-MOIRÉ: ON
✓
H-MOIRÉ: OFF
V-MOIRÉ: ON
✓
V-MOIRÉ: OFF
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Press the Select button to select an option. An
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adjustment bar will appear underneath the
Moiré window if you select
V-Moiré : On
.
H-Moiré : On
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The “H” in H-Moiré means horizontal; the “V” in
V-Moiré means vertical.
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5
Press the Select button to save your changes
and close the adjustment bar.
6
Press Exit to close the Moiré window.
STATUS
SERIAL NUMBER
AASDD12345
Using the Status Window
The Status window is an information window that
displays the horizontal and vertical scan
frequencies, the resolution (for pre-set modes
only), and the serial number of the monitor.
To display the Status window:
1
In the OSD Advanced Menu window,
press the Plus (+) or Minus (–) button
to move to the Status icon.
2
Press the Select button to open the Status
window.
3
Press Select to close the Status window.
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FV :70Hz
FH :31KHz
RESOLUTION:
640 X 480
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Restoring Factory Adjustments
To restore all parameters to the original factory
values:
1
Turn the power off.
2
While pressing the Plus (+) button, turn the
power back on.
Technical Information
This chapter contains technical information about the HP Pavilion MX50, MX70, and MX90 Multimedia
Monitors.
These monitors are compatible with IBM PC, PC-compatible, and PS/2 PCs. They are also compatible
with VESA power management standards. (See “DPMS Power Management Features” on page 29.)
Monitor Information
MX50MX70MX90
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Picture tube
Maximum
viewable area
Line (horizontal)
frequency
15 in (38.1 cm),
90° deflection,
black matrix,
phosphor P22 medium short,
0.28 mm dot pitch
280 mm (H) x 210 mm (V)
11 in (H) x 8.25 in (V)
13.8 in (350 mm) diagonal
30–54 kHz30–70 kHz30–95 kHz
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17 in (43.1 cm),
90° deflection,
black matrix,
phosphor P22 medium short,
0.27 mm dot pitch
320 mm (H) x 240 mm (V)
12.6 in (H) x 9.5 in (V)
15.8 in (400 mm) diagonal
19 in (48.2 cm),
100° deflection,
44% light transmission,