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HP Pavilion
MX50, MX70, and MX90
Multimedia Monitors
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The information in this document is subject to change without notice. Hewlett-Packard Company Home Products Division Hewlett-Packard® Company makes no warranty of any kind with P.O. Box 4010 regard to this material, including, but not limited to, the implied Cupertino, CA 95015-4010 warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. USA HP shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental or © Copyright Hewlett-Packard Company, 2000. All rights reserved. conseque
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Contents Minimizing Energy Use ..................................... 8 Introduction ......................................... 1 For Your Safety................................................. 1 Cleaning the Screen ......................................... 8 Adjusting the Viewing Angle.............................. 9 Additional Safety Information............................. 3 AC Power Safety Warning................................. 3 Changing Display Settings.................... 9 Using the Fro
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Setting Red, Green, and Blue Values................. 20 Regulatory Information ......................31 Choosing a Language..................................... 21 Declaration of Conformity ................................31 Choosing the OSD Position.............................. 22 FCC Statement................................................32 Adjusting the Moiré Filters ............................... 23 X-Ray Radiation Notice ....................................33 Using the Status Window ...
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The following illustrates a front view of your Introduction HP Pavilion monitor. The HP Pavilion MX50, MX70, and MX90 Microphone Multimedia Monitors (Models P1282A, 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 standards and include automatic power management features. Ot
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If any of the following conditions occur, unplug Warning: To completely disconnect the monitor and contact a qualified service power from the monitor you must remove technician: the power cable from the power socket. The power cord or plug is frayed or damaged. To prevent electrical shock, do not remove the back cover of the monitor. Only qualified You have spilled liquid into the monitor. service personnel should remove the cover. The monitor has been exposed to rain or Do not pla
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Additional Safety Information Installation These products have been evaluated for Follow the instructions in this chapter to install connection to an “IT” power system (an AC your HP Pavilion MX50, MX70, or MX90 distribution system with no direct connection to Multimedia Monitor. earth, according to IEC950). Warning: The MX monitors are heavy AC Power Safety Warning objects. Exercise caution, or get help when lifting, to prevent back injury. Warning: Locate the monitor near an AC Note: Before in
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2 Plug the power cord into a power outlet. Connecting the Power and Video Cables 3 Connect the blue plug on the video cable to the video port of your PC. If you have an Before connecting any cables, be sure to read HP Pavilion PC, this port is marked in blue. the safety instructions at the beginning of this However, on some Pavilion PCs, the port could manual. The PC and monitor must be turned off. be marked in orange. (The illustration below is To connect the power and video cables: for refer
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4 Insert the pink microphone cable plug into the 3 Insert the pegs of the right speaker into the sound input connector on the back of your PC. corresponding slots on the right side of the If you have an HP Pavilion PC, the connector is monitor. Push down, sliding the speaker pegs marked in pink. However, on some completely into the slots. 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.
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Because of the monitor’s power management Using the Monitor features, you don’t normally need to turn off the This chapter contains information about using the monitor when it’s not in use. When turned off, the HP Pavilion MX50, MX70, or MX90 Multimedia monitor uses the same amount of power that it Monitors. uses in Sleep mode (less than 5 watts). If your PC doesn’t support DPMS power Turning the Monitor On and Off management, you can reduce power Use the Power button on the front panel to turn
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Degaussing the Display Setting the Screen Resolution Degaussing removes magnetism that causes The screen resolution determines the amount of unwanted color variations. Degauss the display information shown in the display. Screen any time you notice unusual color variations. resolution refers to the number of dots or pixels used to make up an image. A low screen Note: Do not degauss more frequently than once every resolution means that the display uses a relatively 30 minutes, or the degauss will
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The monitor supports three different power-saving Selecting Refresh Rate modes — Standby, Suspend, and Sleep. See To minimize eyestrain and maximize the “DPMS Power Management Features” for a performance of your display, use the highest description of the characteristics of each mode. possible image refresh rate or vertical frequency When the monitor is in one of its power-saving for which you don’t perceive flicker (generally at modes, the screen is blanked out and the front or above 75 Hz for
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Warning: Don’t use cleaning solutions Changing Display Settings containing fluoride, acids, or alkalis. Use the on-screen display (OSD) features of the Never use hard or abrasive cleaning monitor to change settings. The buttons on the products to clean the screen. front panel control on-screen icons and windows. 3 Dry the screen with a soft cotton cloth. 4 Plug in the monitor and turn it on. Using the Front Panel Use the six buttons on the front of the monitor to Adjusting the Viewing Angle co
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Two pre-set contrast modes are provided: The Select button opens the OSD Main SELECT window if no other OSD windows are Text mode is designed for best results displayed. In the OSD Main window, the in lower ambient lighting environments Select button opens the adjustment bar for and with applications like word the selected icon, or the corresponding processors and spreadsheets. This is window. When the Brightness or Contrast a lower contrast setting. Adjustment bar is on the screen, the Select b
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CONTRAST MODE Changing Mode Settings The pre-set contrast modes are the overall, master TEXT settings for brightness, contrast, and other image settings. You may make further adjustments to the image settings by using the OSD. VIDEO/GAMES 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 2 To select a mode, press the Mode button the contrast mode setting — the two modes will again, or press the Plus (+) or Minus (
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+ BRIGHTNESS Adjusting Brightness and Contrast Directly - 50 You can change the display’s brightness or contrast quickly by pressing the Brightness or Contrast button. Brightness adjusts the black 2 Press the Plus (+) or Minus (–) button to level, while contrast adjusts the difference increase or decrease the setting from its current between the dark and light parts of the image. position. Adjust the brightness level so that black items on 3 When the brightness or contrast is at the the screen
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- In the OSD Main window, the following functions 800 X 600 / 85 Hz are available: BRIGHTNESS Brightness Adjusts the luminance level in the image. CONTRAST Contrast Adjusts the difference in ZOOM luminance between light and dark areas of the image. SIZE & POSITION Zoom Increases or decreases the size of an image in both directions. ADVANCED GEOMETRY Size and Position Opens the Size & Position window. ADVANCED MENU Advanced Geometry Opens the Advanced Geometry window. DEGAUSS Advanced M
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If you select the icons for Brightness, If you select the icons for Brightness, Contrast, or Zoom, an adjustment bar Contrast, or Zoom, an adjustment bar appears appears. below the OSD window. You shorten or lengthen the adjustment bar with the Plus (+) or Minus (–) If you select any other option, another button. A number next to the control bar shows window appears. the percentage of the current setting relative to its 4 If an adjustment bar appears, press the Plus (+) maximum value. or
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- Using the Size & Position Window SIZE & POSITION The Size & Position window allows you to adjust H-SIZE the horizontal and vertical size and position of an image. H-POSITION To open the Size & Position window, select the Size & Position icon in the V-SIZE OSD Main window. V-POSITION ADVANCED GEOMETRY RESET RESET EXIT EXIT + 50 HP Pavilion MX50, MX70, and MX90 Multimedia Monitors 15 Filename: S01MXCUS.doc Title: HP-Print2k.dot Template: HP-Print2K.dot Author: WASSER, Inc. Last Sa
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In the Size & Position window, the following Using the Advanced Geometry functions are available: Window H-Size Adjusts the horizontal size of The Advanced Geometry window allows you to the image. correct the shape and position of an image beyond the basic vertical and horizontal sizing H-Position Adjusts the horizontal and positioning that you can do in the Size & position of the image. Position window. V-Size Adjusts the vertical size of the To open the Advanced Geometry image. window,
