HP La2006x User Guide

							Rear Components
Figure 2-2  Rear Components
Component Function
1 AC Power Connector Connects the AC power cord to the monitor.
2 DisplayPort Connects the DisplayPort cable to the monitor.
3 DVI-D Connects the DVI-D cable to the monitor.
4 VGA Connects the VGA cable to the monitor.
5 USB Upstream Connector Connects the USB hub cable to the monitors USB hub
connector and to a host USB port/hub.
6USB Downstream
Connectors (2)Connects optional USB devices to the monitor.
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							Connecting the Cables
1.Place the monitor in a convenient, well-ventilated location near the computer.
2.Remove the cable management clip from the pedestal by pulling outward on the two sides of the
clip (1) then lifting the clip off the pedestal (2).
Figure 2-3  Removing the Cable Management Clip
Figure 2-4  Removing the Cable Management Clip (HP LA1956x Model)
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							3.Connect a VGA signal cable, DVI-D signal cable, or DisplayPort signal cable. Refer to Figure 2-5
Connecting the Cables on page 8Figure 2–7 and Figure 2-6 Connecting the Cables (HP
LA1956x Model) on page 8Figure 2–8.
NOTE:The monitor is capable of supporting either analog or digital input. The video mode is
determined by the video cable used. The monitor will automatically determine which inputs have
valid video signals. The inputs can be selected by pressing the +/source button on the front panel
or through the On-Screen Display (OSD) feature by pressing the Menu button.
●For analog operation, connect the VGA signal cable to the VGA connector on the rear of the
monitor and the other end to the VGA connector on the computer (cable provided with select
models).
●For DVI digital operation, connect the DVI-D signal cable to the DVI connector on the rear of
the monitor and the other end to the DVI connector on the computer (cable provided with
select models).
●For DisplayPort digital operation, connect the DisplayPort signal cable to the DisplayPort
connector on the rear of the monitor and the other end to the DisplayPort connector on the
computer (cable provided with select models).
4.Connect one end of the provided USB cable to the USB hub connector on the rear panel of the
computer, and the other end to the upstream USB connector on the monitor.
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							5.Connect one end of the power cord to the AC power connector on the back of the monitor, and
the other end to an electrical wall outlet.
Figure 2-5  Connecting the Cables
Figure 2-6  Connecting the Cables (HP LA1956x Model)
WARNING!To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to the 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 that is easily accessible at all times.
Disconnect power from the equipment by unplugging the power cord from the electrical outlet.
For your safety, do not place anything on power cords or cables. Arrange them so that no one
may accidentally step on or trip over them. Do not pull on a cord or cable. When unplugging from
the electrical outlet, grasp the cord by the plug.
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							6.Secure the cables in place with the cable management clip. Press the clip straight down on the
curved neck of the pedestal ensuring that the tabs on the sides of the clip snap into the slots on the
pedestal.
Figure 2-7  Installing the Cable Management Clip
Figure 2-8  Installing the Cable Management Clip (HP LA1956x Model)
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							Front Panel Controls
Figure 2-9  Monitor Front Panel Controls
Table 2-1  Monitor Front Panel Controls
Control Function
1
Menu Opens, selects or exits the OSD menu.
2
Minus If the OSD menu is on, press to navigate backward through
the OSD menu and decrease adjustment levels.
3
Plus/source If the OSD menu is on, press to navigate forward through
the OSD menu and increase adjustment levels.
If the OSD menu is inactive, press to activate the source
button that chooses the video signal input (VGA, DVI, or
DisplayPort)
4
OK/auto If the OSD menu is on, press to select the highlighted menu
item.
If the OSD menu is inactive, press to activate the auto
adjustment feature to optimize the screen image.
5
Power Turns the monitor on or off.
6   Power LED Blue = Fully powered.
Amber = Sleep mode.
Flashing Amber = Sleep Timer mode.
NOTE:To view an OSD menu simulator, visit the HP Customer Self Repair Services Media Library at
http://www.hp.com/go/sml.
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							Adjusting the Monitor
NOTE:Your monitor model may look different than the model in the following illustrations.
1.Tilt the monitors panel forward or backward to set it to a comfortable eye level.
Figure 2-10  Tilting the Monitor
2.Swivel the monitor to the left or right for the best viewing angle.
Figure 2-11  Swiveling the Monitor
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							3.Adjust the monitor’s height to a comfortable position for your individual workstation. The monitor’s
top bezel edge should not exceed a height that is parallel to your eye height. A monitor that is
positioned low and reclined may be more comfortable for users with corrective lenses. The monitor
should be repositioned as you adjust your working posture throughout the work day.
NOTE:When the monitor is unfolded for the first time, the display head is locked from adjusting
to a full-height position. To adjust the display head to full height, press down on the display head
to unlock it then pull up on the display head to raise it to the full-height position.
Figure 2-12  Adjusting the Height
Figure 2-13  Releasing the Lock Pin and Adjusting the Height (HP LA1956x Model)
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							4.Pivot the monitor from landscape to portrait orientation viewing to adapt to your application.
a.Adjust the monitor to full height position and tilt the monitor back to full tilt position (1).
b.Pivot the monitor clockwise 90° from landscape to portrait orientation (2).
CAUTION:If the monitor is not in full height and full tilt position when pivoting, the bottom
right corner of the monitor panel will come in contact with the base and potentially cause
damage to the monitor.
If you are adding an optional speaker bar to the monitor, install it after pivoting the monitor.
The speaker bar will come in contact with the base when pivoting and potentially cause
damage to the monitor or speaker bar.
Figure 2-14  Pivoting the Monitor
NOTE:To view information on the screen in portrait mode, you can install the HP Display
Assistant software included on the software and documentation CD. The position of the OSD menu
can also be rotated to portrait mode. To rotate the OSD menu, access the OSD menu by pressing
the Menu button on the front panel, select OSD Control from the menu, then select Rotate
OSD.
Turning on the Monitor
1.Press the power button on the computer to turn it on.
2.Press the power button on the front of the monitor to turn it on.
CAUTION: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 the 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. Monitors
with a “burned-in image” are not covered under the HP warranty.
* A prolonged period of time is 12 consecutive hours of non-use.
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							NOTE:If pressing the power button has no effect, the Power Button Lockout feature may be enabled.
To disable this feature, press and hold the monitor power button for 10 seconds.
NOTE:You can disable the power LED in the OSD menu. Press the Menu button on the front of the
monitor, then select Management > Bezel Power LED > Off.
When the monitor is powered on, a Monitor Status message is displayed for five seconds. The message
shows which input (DisplayPort, DVI, or VGA) is the current active signal, the status of the auto-switch
source setting (On or Off; factory default is On), the default source signal (factory default is
DisplayPort), the current preset display resolution, and the recommended preset display resolution.
The monitor automatically scans the signal inputs for an active input and uses that input for the display.
If two or more inputs are active, the monitor will display the default input source. If the default source is
not one of the active inputs, then the monitor will display the highest ranking priority input in the
following order: DisplayPort, DVI, then VGA. You can change the default source in the OSD by
pressing the front panel Menu button and selecting Source Control > Default Source.
Connecting USB Devices
USB connectors are used to connect devices such as a digital camera, USB keyboard, or USB mouse.
Two USB connectors are located on the side panel of the monitor.
NOTE:You must connect the USB hub cable from the monitor to the computer to enable the USB 2.0
ports on the monitor. Refer to Step 4 in 
Connecting the Cables on page 6.
Figure 2-15  Connecting USB Devices
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