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Contents Notational Conventions........................1–iii Notes, Cautions, and Warnings..................... 1–iii 1 Product Features HP LCD Monitors ..........................1–1 Features ............................1–1 2 Safety and Maintenance Guidelines Important Safety Information ........................ 2–1 Safety Precautions ......................... 2–1 Maintenance Guidelines........................2–2 Cleaning the Monitor .......................... 2–2 3 Setting Up the Monitor Unpacking the Monitor........................
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Solving Common Problems ........................A–1 Getting Support from hp.com .......................A–3 Preparing to Call Technical Support......................A–3 Locating the Rating Label........................A–3 B Technical Specifications HP LCD Monitors ..........................B–1 Preset Video and High-Definition Modes....................B–4 LCD Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy....................B–6 Power Cord Set Requirements ......................B–6 C Agency Regulatory Notices Federal Communications Commission Notice..................C–1 Modifications..........................C–1...
Product Features HP LCD Monitors The HP LCD (liquid crystal display) monitors have an active matrix, thin-film transistor (TFT) screen. This guide discusses the following models: 1859m LCD monitor ■ 2009m/v/f LCD monitor ■ 2159m/v LCD monitor ■ 2309m/v LCD monitor ■...
Safety and Maintenance Guidelines Important Safety Information The power cord is designed for use with your monitor. To use a different cord, use only a power source and connection compatible with this monitor. WARNING: Always connect your monitor, the computer, and other equipment to a grounded (earthed) power outlet.
Do not open your monitor cabinet or attempt to service this product yourself. If your monitor is not operating ■ properly or has been dropped or damaged, contact your Hewlett-Packard authorized dealer, reseller, or service provider. Adjust only those controls that are described in the operating instructions.
Setting Up the Monitor Unpacking the Monitor Unpack the monitor. Make sure all contents are included. Store the packing box. 2. Turn off the computer and other attached devices. 3. Determine whether the monitor will be desktop mounted or wall-mounted. See “Installing the Monitor” in this chapter.
3. Lift the monitor to an upright position and place on a flat, stable surface. Monitor in upright position Preparing the monitor for wall-mounting WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury or of damage to the equipment, check that the wall-mounting fixture is adequately installed and secured before attaching the monitor.
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4. Slide the base away from the bottom of the monitor. Sliding the base away from the monitor 5. Remove the square plate on the back of monitor. Use a coin at the base of the plate to pry it loose. Removing the plate from the back of the monitor...
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Four or six threaded holes are exposed (depending on your model). These holes are for screws to attach the swing arm or other mounting fixture to the back of the monitor. Some models will include mounting screws in the mounting holes. You will need to remove the screws, position the mounting device, then re-install the screws. 100 x 100mm Threaded holes for attaching wall mount 100 x 200mm Threaded holes for attaching wall mount 6.
Connecting the VGA (Analog) or DVI-D (Digital) Cable Use a VGA video cable or a DVI-D video cable (provided with select models). To use DVI, you must have a DVI-compliant graphic card. Connectors are located on the back of the monitor. Be sure the computer and monitor are turned off and unplugged.
Connecting the HDMI Cable (Select Models Only) Connect one end of the HDMI cable to the back of the monitor and the other end to a computer with an HDMI connector. Audio and Video Cables and Adapters The following table shows the cable and adapter types that may be required to connect the monitor to the computer, TV, or set-top box.
Cable/Adapter (Continued) Name Description DVI-to-HDMI adapter Connects a DVI monitor to an HDMI connector on the back of the computer, TV, or set-top box or connects an HDMI monitor to a DVI connector on the back of the computer, TV, or set-top box. NOTE: If you use a DVI-to-HDMI adapter, you must connect the green audio cable to enable the speakers.
Connecting the Power Cable Read the warning below. WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to your 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.
Cable Management The HP LCD monitors have cable management. Cables can be easily routed through the square hole in the base and are partially hidden when viewed from the front. Adjusting the Tilt For optimal viewing, adjust the screen tilt to your own preference, as follows: Face the front of the monitor and hold the base so that you do not topple the monitor while changing the tilt.
Adjusting the Swivel The HP LCD monitor allows a usable range of motion with the swivel feature. CAUTION: To avoid breakage or other damage, avoid applying pressure to the LCD screen while swiveling it or changing the tilt. Keyboard Parking If you need more space on your desktop, place the keyboard under the monitor when not in use.
Operating the Monitor CD Software and Utilities The CD that is included with this monitor contains the drivers and software that you can install on your computer. Installing Drivers If you determine that you need to update the drivers, you can install the monitor-driver INF and ICM files from the CD, or download them from the Internet.
Using the Auto-Adjustment Function You can easily optimize the screen performance for the VGA input by using the Auto/Select button on the monitor and the auto-adjustment pattern software on the CD provided. Do not use this procedure if your monitor is using a DVI or HDMI input. If your monitor is using the VGA input, this procedure can correct the following image-quality conditions: Fuzzy or unclear focus ■...
Front-Panel Controls Control buttons are located on the lower right front of the monitor: Icon Description Power Turns the monitor on and to standby or sleep mode. NOTE: The power button is located on the top or front of the monitor depending on the model. Menu Opens, selects, or exits the OSD menu.
OSD Menu Selections The following table lists the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu selections and their functional descriptions. After changing an OSD menu item, and if the menu screen has these options, you may choose to: Cancel — to return to the previous menu level. ■...
Main Menu Icon Options Submenu Options Description (Continued) Management Selects the power-management features of the monitor. Volume Adjusts the volume level. OSD Control Adjusts the position of the OSD menu on the screen. Horizontal OSD Position — Changes the viewing position of the OSD menu to the left or right area of the screen.
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Main Menu Icon Options Submenu Options Description (Continued) Management Sleep Timer Provides the timer-adjustment menu options: (continued) Set Current Time — Sets the current time in hours and minutes. Set Sleep Time — Sets the time you want to place the monitor in sleep mode.
Selecting Video Input Connectors The input connectors are: VGA connector (analog) ■ DVI-D connector (digital) ■ HDMI connector ■ The monitor automatically determines which inputs have valid video signals, and displays the image. You can connect the VGA cable, the DVI-D cable, or both. If both cables are installed, the default input selection is DVI.
Adjusting Screen Quality The auto-adjustment feature automatically fine-tunes the image quality for display size, position, clock, and phase each time a new video mode is displayed. For more precise adjustments of VGA input, run the Auto-Adjustment software on the CD. See “Using the Auto-Adjustment Function” in this chapter. If you want additional image-quality improvement, use the Clock and Clock Phase controls of the monitor to fine-tune the image.
Preparing the Monitor for Shipping Keep the original packing box in a storage area. You may need it later if you move or ship your monitor. WARNING: Before folding the monitor, turn off the monitor power, and disconnect all power, video, and audio cables.
Troubleshooting Solving Common Problems The following table lists possible problems, the possible cause of each problem, and the recommended solutions: Problem Solution Power LED is not on. Make sure the Power button is on, and the power cord is properly connected to a grounded power outlet and to the monitor.
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Problem Solution (Continued) Unable to hear audio from Do the following: built-in speakers. Ensure the source signal is good by using headphones at the source. ■ Press the Menu button to access the OSD menu. Select Management, and then select ■...
Getting Support from hp.com Before you contact customer service, refer to HP Technical Support at: http://www.hp.com/support Select your country/region, and then follow the links to the support page for your monitor. Preparing to Call Technical Support If you cannot solve a problem by using the troubleshooting tips in this section, you might have to call technical support. For technical support contact information, refer to the printed documentation included with the monitor.
Technical Specifications All specifications represent the typical specifications provided by HP’s component manufacturers; actual performance may vary either higher or lower. HP LCD Monitors Face treatment: Glare polarizer with hard coating Input Terminals: VGA connector (select models) ■ DVI-D 24-pin D-type connector (select models) ■...
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Specifications (Continued) model 2009m/v/f Display Type: TFT LCD active matrix Viewable Image Size: 20 in. (50.8 cm) diagonal Tilt: –5 to +25 Dimensions (h x w x d): 18.9 x 20.6 x 11.4 in. (481 x 523 x 289 mm) Maximum Graphics Resolution: 1600 x 900 @ 60 Hz analog mode Optimum Graphics Resolution:...
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Specifications (Continued) model 2309m/v Display Type: TFT LCD active matrix Viewable Image Size: 23.0 in. (58.42 cm) diagonal Tilt: –5 to +25 Maximum Weight (unpacked): 21.6 lb (9.8 kg) Dimensions (h x w x d) 16.2 x 22.6 x 7.9 in. (412 x 573 x 200 mm) Maximum Graphics Resolution: 1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz analog mode Optimum Graphics Resolution:...
Preset Video and High-Definition Modes The monitor automatically recognizes many preset video input modes that will appear properly sized and centered on the screen. Factory Preset Video Input Modes, 1859m Horizontal Vertical Preset Resolution Frequency (kHz) Frequency (Hz) 640 x 480 31.47 59.94 720 x 400...
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High Definition Video Formats Horizontal Vertical Preset Timing Name Resolution Frequency (kHz) Frequency (Hz) 480i 720 x 480 15.73 480p 720 x 480 31.47 720p60 1280 x 720 45.00 1080i60 1920 x 1080 33.75 576i 720 x 576 15.63 576p 720 x 576 31.25 720p60...
LCD Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy The HP LCD Monitor uses high-precision technology, manufactured according to high standards, to help guarantee trouble-free performance. Nevertheless, the display may have cosmetic imperfections that appear as small bright or dark spots. This is common to all LCD displays used in products supplied by all vendors and is not specific to the HP LCD Monitor.
Modifications The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by Hewlett-Packard Company may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Cables Connections to this device must be made with shielded cables with metallic RFI/EMI connector hoods to maintain compliance with FCC rules and regulations.
Compliance with these directives implies conformity to applicable harmonized European standards (European Norms) that are listed on the EU Declaration of Conformity issued by Hewlett-Packard for this product or product family and available (in English only) either within the product documentation or at the following web site: http://www.hp.ed/certificates (type the product number in the search field).
Disposal of Waste Equipment by Users in Private Households in the European Union This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product must not be disposed of with your other household waste. Instead, it is your responsibility to dispose of your waste equipment by handing it over to a designated collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment.
EPA ENERGY STAR Compliance ® Products marked with the ENERGY STAR logo on the packaging box qualify with the ® U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency. ® Products with the ENERGY STAR label are designed to use less energy, help you save money on utility bills, and help protect the environment.
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The Table of Toxic and Hazardous Substances/Elements and their Content as required by China’s Management Methods for Controlling Pollution by Electronic Information Products Toxic and Hazardous Substances and Elements Part Name Lead Mercury Cadmium Hexavalent Polybrominated Polybrominated (Pb) (Hg) (Cd) Chromium biphenyls (PBB) diphenyl ethers...
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Index maintenance cleaning 2–2 adjustments guidelines 2–2 swivel 3–10 monitor conditions tilt 3–9 Auto Adjustment in Progress 4–7 audio and video cables and adapters 3–6 Check Video Cable 4–7 Input Signal Out of Range 4–7 Monitor Going to Sleep 4–7 No Input Signal 4–7 base OSD Lock-out 4–7...
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unpacking 3–1 video and audio cables and adapters 3–6 video input connectors selecting 4–7 wall-mounting 3–2 Part number: 507981-003...