HP 1906, User Manual

Page 1: ...Monitors Document Part Number 389521 002 October 2005 This guide provides information on setting up the monitor installing drivers using the on screen display menu troubleshooting and technical specifications Enhanced for Accessibility ...

Page 2: ...arranty of any kind including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose and is subject to change without notice The warranties for Hewlett Packard products are set forth in the express limited warranty statements accompanying such products Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty This document contains proprie...

Page 3: ... the Monitor 3 3 Removing the Monitor Base 3 6 Mounting the Monitor 3 7 Locating the Rating Labels 3 8 4 Operating the Monitor Software and Utilities 4 1 The Information File 4 1 The Image Color Matching File 4 2 Installing the INF and ICM Files 4 2 Installing from the CD 4 2 Downloading from the Worldwide Web 4 3 Front Panel Controls 4 4 Adjusting Monitor Settings 4 5 Using the On Screen Display ...

Page 4: ...oblems A 1 Using the Worldwide Web A 4 Preparing to call Technical Support A 5 B Technical Specifications Recognizing Preset Display Resolutions B 6 Entering User Modes B 7 Energy Saver Feature B 7 C Agency Regulatory Notices Federal Communications Commission Notice C 1 Modifications C 2 Cables C 2 Declaration of Conformity for Products Marked with the FCC Logo United States Only C 2 Materials dis...

Page 5: ...Contents Korean Notice C 5 ENERGY STAR Compliance C 5 Power Cord Set Requirements C 5 Japanese Power Cord Requirements C 6 D LCD Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy User Guide v ...

Page 6: ...Contents User Guide vi ...

Page 7: ...ving side to side Tilt adjustment capabilities Removable pedestal and VESA 75mm mounting holes for flexible mounting solutions Plug and play capability if supported by your system On Screen Display OSD adjustments in English Dutch French German Italian Simplified Chinese and Spanish for ease of set up and screen optimization Software and documentation CD includes an information file INF Image colo...

Page 8: ...tal and VESA 100mm mounting holes for flexible mounting solutions Plug and play capability if supported by your system On Screen Display OSD adjustments in English Dutch French German Italian Simplified Chinese and Spanish for ease of set up and screen optimization Software and documentation CD includes an information file INF Image Color Matching file ICM and product documentation Energy Saver fe...

Page 9: ...stal and VESA 100mm mounting holes for flexible mounting solutions Plug and play capability if supported by your system On Screen Display OSD adjustments in English Dutch French German Italian Simplified Chinese and Spanish for ease of set up and screen optimization Software and documentation CD includes an information file INF Image Color Matching file ICM and product documentation Energy Saver f...

Page 10: ...Product Features Compliant with the following regulated specifications EPA ENERGY STAR European Union CE Directives Swedish MPR II 1990 Swedish TCO 1 4 User Guide ...

Page 11: ...c shock or damage to your equipment do not disable the power cord grounding feature This equipment is designed to be connected to a grounded earthed power outlet that is easily accessible to the operator The grounding plug is an important safety feature ÅWARNING For your safety be sure that the power outlet you plug the power cord into is easily accessible and located as close to the equipment as ...

Page 12: ... instructions If your monitor is not operating properly or has been dropped or damaged contact your HP authorized dealer reseller or service provider Use only a power source and connection appropriate for this monitor as indicated on the label back plate of the monitor Be sure the total ampere rating of the products connected to the outlet does not exceed the current rating of the electrical outle...

Page 13: ...se you must lay the monitor face down on a soft area to prevent it from getting scratched defaced or broken Cleaning the Monitor 1 Turn off the monitor and the computer 2 Unplug the monitor from the wall outlet 3 Clean the monitor plastics with a clean cloth dampened with water 4 Clean the monitor screen with an antistatic screen cleaner ÄCAUTION Do not use benzene thinner ammonia or any other vol...

Page 14: ...Safety and Maintenance Guidelines 2 4 User Guide ...

Page 15: ...Installing the Monitor Pedestal To install the monitor pedestal 1 Place the pedestal plate on your desktop or table and check to be sure the arrow on the underside of the plate is facing forward Do not install the base if the monitor will be used on a wall swing arm or other mounting fixture instead see the section on Mounting the Monitor in this chapter User Guide 3 1 ...

Page 16: ...er the pedestal base and press down firmly to lock the pedestal base in place When the base locks it will make a clicking sound Make sure the pedestal base is securely locked before continuing with the setup Inserting the Monitor into the Pedestal Base 3 2 User Guide ...

Page 17: ... 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 that is easily accessible at all times Disconnect power from the monitor by unplugging the power cord from the electrical outlet Do not place anything on power cords or cables Arrange them so that no one may accidentally step on or trip over ...

Page 18: ...Setting Up the Monitor 3 Connect one end of the power cable to the back of the monitor and the other end to an electrical wall outlet Connecting the Signal and Power Cables 3 4 User Guide ...

Page 19: ...AUTION Burn in image damage may occur on monitors that display the same static image on screen for a prolonged period of time To avoid burn in image damage on your monitor screen you should always activate a screen saver application or turn off the monitor when it is not in use for a prolonged period of time Image retention is a condition that may occur on all LCD screens User Guide 3 5 ...

Page 20: ...re the monitor is turned off and the power and signal cables are both disconnected If your monitor has a connected audio cable disconnect it ÄCAUTION Do not remove the base from the monitor while the monitor is in the upright position Lay the front bezel down on a soft area to prevent it from getting scratched defaced or broken 1 Disconnect and remove the signal and power cables from the back of t...

Page 21: ... the monitor base 3 from the monitor Mounting the Monitor 1 Remove the monitor base Refer to Removing the Monitor Base steps in the previous section After the base is removed from the monitor four threaded mounting holes are exposed on the monitor back panel to be used for mounting purposes These mounting holes are 100mm apart and are compliant with the Video Electronics Standards Association VESA...

Page 22: ... VESA standard and is rated to support the weight of the monitor display panel For best performance it is important to use the power and video cable provided with the monitor 2 Mount the monitor to a swing arm or other mounting fixture by following the instructions included with the mounting fixture to be used Locating the Rating Labels The rating labels on the monitor provide the spare part numbe...

Page 23: ...Information File The INF file defines monitor resources used by Microsoft Windows operating systems to ensure monitor compatibility with the computer s graphics adapter This monitor is Windows Plug and Play compatible and the monitor will work correctly without installing the INF file Monitor Plug and Play compatibility requires that the computer s graphic card is VESA DDC2 compliant and that the ...

Page 24: ...es After you determine that you need to update you can install the INF and ICM files from the CD or download them Installing from the CD To install the INF and ICM files on the computer from the CD 1 Insert the CD in the computer CD ROM drive The CD menu displays 2 View the INF and ICM Readme file 3 Select Install INF and ICM Files 4 Follow the on screen instructions 5 After the INF software has b...

Page 25: ...ICM files from the HP monitors support Web site 1 Refer to http www hp com support and select your country region 2 Follow the links for your monitor to the support page and download page 3 Ensure your system meets the requirements 4 Download the software by following the instructions User Guide 4 3 ...

Page 26: ...SD menu and decreases adjustment levels If the OSD menu is inactive activates the auto adjustment feature to optimize the screen image 3 Plus button Navigates forward through the OSD menu and increases adjustment levels 4 Power LED Fully powered Green Sleep mode Amber Sleep Timer mode Flashing Amber 5 Power Turns the monitor on or off 4 4 User Guide ...

Page 27: ...2 To access the OSD Menu press the Menu button on the monitor s front panel 3 To navigate through the OSD Menu press the Plus button on the monitor s front panel to scroll up or the Minus button to scroll in reverse 4 To select an item from the OSD Menu use the or buttons to scroll to and highlight your selection then press the Menu button to select that function 5 Adjust the item using the or but...

Page 28: ...ailable one for basic adjustments and one for advanced adjustments To access the Basic OSD Menu press the menu button on the monitor s front panel Basic OSD Menu Levels Menu Level 1 Menu Level 2 Brightness Adjustment Scale Contrast Adjustment Scale Auto Adjustment Advanced Menu Exit To access the Advanced OSD Menu press the menu button again or select Advanced Menu from the Basic OSD Menu After se...

Page 29: ...stment Scale Y Image Control Auto Adjustment Adjusting Message Y Horizontal Position Adjustment Scale Y Vertical Position Adjustment Scale Y Clock Adjustment Scale Y Clock Phase Adjustment Scale Y Cancel Save and Return Color 9300 K 6500 K Y Custom Color Custom Color Adjustment sRGB Cancel Save and Return Language Deutsch English N Espanol Francais Italiano Nederlands Simplified Chinese Cancel Sav...

Page 30: ...ion Adjustment Scale N OSD Timeout Adjustment Scale N Cancel Save and Return Information Factory Reset Yes No Exit Adjusting Screen Quality Allow the monitor to warm up for 20 minutes before performing the following procedures The Auto adjustment feature automatically fine tunes the image quality each time a new video mode is displayed If additional image quality improvement is desired run the Aut...

Page 31: ... provide a satisfactory image The Clock must first be set correctly since the Clock Phase settings are dependent on the main Clock setting Clock Increase decrease the value to minimize any vertical bars or stripes visible on the screen background Clock Phase Increase decrease the value to minimize video distortion or video jitter When using the controls you will obtain the best results by using th...

Page 32: ...play is entering a sleep mode Check Video Cable Indicates the video cable is not properly connected to the computer OSD Lock The OSD can be enabled or disabled by pressing and holding the Menu button on the front panel for 10 seconds If the OSD is locked the warning message OSD Lock displays for ten seconds If the OSD is locked press and hold the Menu button for 10 seconds to unlock the OSD If the...

Page 33: ...ours 15 minutes 5 Press the Menu button once to enter the adjustment mode for hours 6 Press the Minus or Plus buttons to adjust the hour 7 Press the Menu button again to enter the time for minutes 8 Press the Minus or Plus buttons to adjust the minutes 9 Press the Menu button to lock in the time chosen 10 After setting the current time the highlight automatically skips to Set Sleep Time hours Repe...

Page 34: ...you to place your monitor into its low power sleep mode at predefined times by shutting down or reducing power to most internal circuits This helps protect the LCD panel against image retention Image retention can occur when the monitor is left on while displaying the same image for an extended period of time leaving a shadow of the image on the screen Installing the HP Display LiteSaver Software ...

Page 35: ... priority over the HP Display LiteSaver Activity Extension Sets the time in minutes before the monitor turns off if there is any keyboard or mouse activity after the Display Off time is reached If the keyboard or mouse is used then HP Display LiteSaver waits until the set amount of time before turning the display off again Set to 0 to disable If disabled the monitor will turn off as soon as the Di...

Page 36: ...he CD for additional information on how to configure the HP Display LiteSaver sRGB Support Available with Select Models The monitor is designed to support sRGB for color management which adapts to the color standards used in the image technology industry Additional information on sRGB is available on http www srgb com srg html English only To take advantage of the sRGB support you will need to cha...

Page 37: ...rocedure you must be logged in as an administrator or a member of the administrator s group If the computer is connected to a network network policy settings may prevent you from completing this procedure The sRGB ICM file does not support Windows 95 and Windows NT operating systems 1 Click the Display icon in the Control Panel 2 In the Display Properties windows select the Settings tab then click...

Page 38: ...ng the Monitor 5 To activate a color profile for your monitor you must set it as the Default Monitor Profile Select sRGB Color Space Profile then click Set as Default button 6 Click Apply or OK 4 16 User Guide ...

Page 39: ... switch on front panel of the monitor is turned off Press the front panel power button Master power switch on rear panel of the monitor is turned Off Turn the master power switch to On Video cable is improperly connected Connect the video cable properly Refer to Chapter 3 Setting Up the Monitor for more information Screen blanking utility is active Press any key on the keyboard or move the mouse t...

Page 40: ...eck Signal Cable is displayed on screen Position may need adjustment Monitor video cable is disconnected Press the Menu button to access the OSD menu Select Image Control Horizontal Position or Vertical Position to adjust the horizontal or vertical position of the image Connect the 15 pin monitor video cable to the VGA connector on the computer the DVI D signal cable to the DVI connector on the co...

Page 41: ... off the monitor screen The Activity Extension time has not elapsed The default Activity Extension value is set to 10 minutes The HP Display LiteSaver will wait to detect no input or movement from the keyboard or mouse for 10 consecutive minutes after the Display Off time has passed before the monitor enters into low power mode For example if the Display Off time is set to 5 minutes from the curre...

Page 42: ...onds and move the mouse If the monitor did not turn off then your computer graphics driver is not compatible with the HP Display LiteSaver software The monitor is off but The monitor s power Check the monitor s OSD it did not seem to saving control is menu setting for power enter into a disabled saving enable disable low power sleep controls The control should mode be set to enable to allow the mo...

Page 43: ...ion you may need to call technical support Have the following information available when you call The monitor Monitor model number Serial number for the monitor Purchase date on invoice Conditions under which the problem occurred Error messages received Hardware configuration Hardware and software you are using User Guide A 5 ...

Page 44: ...Troubleshooting A 6 User Guide ...

Page 45: ...formance may vary either higher or lower 1506 Flat Panel Monitor Display 15 0 inches 38 1 cm Type TFT LCD Viewable Image Size 15 0 inch diagonal 38 1 cm Tilt 5 to 30o Maximum Weight 7 0 lbs 3 20 kg unpacked Unpacked Dimensions include pedestal Height 14 0 inches 355 mm Depth 8 0 inches 203 mm Width 13 4 inches 340 mm Maximum Graphic Resolution 1024 x 768 60 Hz Text Mode 720 x 400 Dot Pitch 0 297 H...

Page 46: ...mperature 41 to 95o F 5 to 35o C Non operating Temperature 4 to 140o F 20 to 60o C Relative Humidity 20 to 80 Power Source 100 240 VAC 50 60 Hz Altitude Operating 0 to 12 000 feet 0 to 3657 6 m Non operating 0 to 40 000 feet 0 to12192 m Power Consumption 23 watts typical Input Terminal 15 pin D type connector with cable included B 2 User Guide ...

Page 47: ...h 14 8 inches 375 mm Maximum Graphic Resolution 1280 x 1024 60 Hz Text Mode 720 x 400 Dot Pitch 0 264 H x 0 264 W mm Horizontal Frequency 30 to 83 kHz Vertical Refresh Rate 50 to 76 Hz Environmental Requirements Temperature Operating Temperature 41 to 95o F 5 to 35o C Non operating Temperature 4 to 140o F 20 to 60o C Relative Humidity 20 to 80 Power Source 100 240 VAC 50 60 Hz Altitude Operating 0...

Page 48: ...Technical Specifications 1706 Flat Panel Monitor Continued Power Consumption 37 watts typical Input Terminal 15 pin D type connector with cable included B 4 User Guide ...

Page 49: ...h 16 6 inches 422 mm Maximum Graphic Resolution 1280 x 1024 60Hz Text Mode 720 x 400 Dot Pitch 0 294 H x 0 294 W mm Horizontal Frequency 30 to 83 kHz Vertical Refresh Rate 50 to 76Hz Environmental Requirements Temperature Operating Temperature 41 to 95o F 5 to 35o C Non operating Temperature 4 to 140o F 20 to 60o C Relative Humidity 20 to 80 Power Source 100 240 VAC 50 60 Hz Altitude Operating 0 t...

Page 50: ...nd are set as factory defaults This monitor automatically recognizes these preset modes and they will appear properly sized and centered on the screen Factory Preset Display Modes Preset Pixel Format Horz Freq kHz Vert Freq Hz 640 x 480 31 5 59 9 640 x 480 37 9 72 8 640 x 480 37 5 75 0 720 x 400 31 5 70 1 800 x 600 37 9 60 3 800 x 600 48 1 72 2 800 x 600 46 9 75 0 832 x 624 49 7 74 6 1024 x 768 48...

Page 51: ...screen display Your changes can be made to any or all of these modes and saved in memory The monitor automatically stores the new setting then recognizes the new mode just as it does a preset mode In addition to the 15 factory preset modes there are four user modes that can be entered and stored Energy Saver Feature When the monitor is in its normal operating mode the monitor uses less than 40 wat...

Page 52: ... computer manual for instructions on setting energy saver features sometimes called power management features The above energy saver feature only works when connected to computers that have energy saver features By selecting settings in the monitor s Energy Saver utility you can also program the monitor to enter into the reduced power state at a predetermined time When the monitor s Energy Saver u...

Page 53: ... interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the rec...

Page 54: ...s Marked with the FCC Logo United States Only This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation For questions regarding your product contact Hewlett Packard Company P O Box 692000 Mai...

Page 55: ... environmental considerations For disposal or recycling information please contact your local authorities or the Electronic Industries Alliance EIA www eiae org Canadian Notice This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations Avis Canadien Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel...

Page 56: ...s 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 The separate collection and recycling of your waste equipment at the time of disposal will help to conserve natural resources and ensure that it is re...

Page 57: ...lett Packard Company has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency Specific details on using the Energy Saving features can be found in the energy saver or power management section of the computer manual Power Cord Set Requirements The monitor power supply is provided with Automatic Line Switching ALS This feature allows the monitor to operate on input vol...

Page 58: ...rating marked on the product In addition the cross sectional area of the wire must be a minimum of 0 75 mm or 18AWG and the length of the cord must be between 6 feet 1 8 m and 12 feet 3 6 m If you have questions about the type of power cord to use contact your HP authorized service provider A power cord should be routed so that it is not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon it or...

Page 59: ...sed by one or more defective pixels or sub pixels A pixel consists of one red one green and one blue sub pixel A defective whole pixel is always turned on a bright spot on a dark background or it is always off a dark spot on a bright background The first is the more visible of the two A defective sub pixel dot defect is less visible than a defective whole pixel and is small and only visible on a s...

Page 60: ...onditions in normal operating mode at a supported resolution and refresh rate from a distance of approximately 50 cm 16 in HP expects that over time the industry will continue to improve its ability to produce LCDs with fewer cosmetic imperfections and HP will adjust guidelines as improvements are made D 2 User Guide ...