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HP Pavilion
md5020n/md5820n/md5880n/md6580n
High-Definition Microdisplay TV
User’s Guide
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© 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. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP shall not be liable f
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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 (s
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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
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Contents Safety Markings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 1 Setting Up the TV What’s in the Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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4 Adjusting the TV Adjusting the Picture and Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Choosing the Best Picture Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Adjusting the Size of the Picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Adjusting th
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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
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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 logo and release. 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 closed. Front cable tunnel Path for cables coming out the front of the TV. 5 Back cable tunnel Path for cables goin
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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 audio input. Computer VGA input connectors Connects a computer to show its screen and play its audio. 6 Component-vid
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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 w
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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
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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
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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. Highest quality HDMI connection. Highest-quality, high-definition digital picture and digital surround sound in one connection. DVI-D connection. Highest-quality, high-definition digita
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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. 14 Setting Up the TV
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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. Pla
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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 thre
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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
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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
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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 “Makin
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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
