HP Lp2480zx User Guide

							HP LP2480zx LCD Monitor
User Guide
 
						

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							About This Guide
This guide provides information on setting up the monitor, installing drivers, using the on-screen display
menu, troubleshooting and technical specifications.
WARNING!Text set off in this manner indicates that failure to follow directions could result in bodily
harm or loss of life.
CAUTION:Text set off in this manner indicates that failure to follow directions could result in damage
to equipment or loss of information.
NOTE:Text set off in this manner provides important supplemental information.
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							Table of contents
1  Product Features
HP LP2480zx Model ............................................................................................................................. 1
2  Safety and Maintenance Guidelines
Important Safety Information ................................................................................................................ 4
Maintenance Guidelines ....................................................................................................................... 5
Cleaning the Monitor ............................................................................................................ 6
Shipping the Monitor ............................................................................................................ 6
3  Setting Up the Monitor
Installing the Monitor Pedestal Base .................................................................................................... 7
Rear Components ................................................................................................................................ 8
Selecting and Connecting the Signal Cables ....................................................................................... 9
Cable Management ............................................................................................................................ 10
Connecting the Monitor Power ........................................................................................................... 11
Connecting USB Devices ................................................................................................................... 12
Adjusting the Monitor .......................................................................................................................... 12
Turning on the Monitor ....................................................................................................................... 14
Using the Accessory Rails .................................................................................................................. 15
Removing the Monitor Pedestal Base ................................................................................................ 15
Mounting the Monitor ......................................................................................................... 16
Locating the Rating Labels ................................................................................................................. 18
4  Operating the Monitor
Software and Utilities .......................................................................................................................... 19
The Information File ........................................................................................................... 19
The Image Color Matching File .......................................................................................... 19
Installing the .INF and .ICM Files ....................................................................................................... 20
Installing from the CD ........................................................................................................ 20
Downloading from the Worldwide Web .............................................................................. 20
Using the Auto-Adjustment Function .................................................................................................. 21
Front Panel Controls ..........................................................................................................................  22
Adjusting the Monitor Settings ............................................................................................................ 23
Using the On-Screen Display Menu ..................................................................................  23
OSD Menu Selections ....................................................................................... 24
Optimizing Digital Conversion ........................................................................... 28
Using the HP Display Assistant Software .......................................................................... 28
Identifying Monitor Conditions ............................................................................................................ 29
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							Sleep Timer Mode .............................................................................................................................. 30
Recommended Options ...................................................................................................................... 31
Appendix A  Advanced Color Management Features and Usage
Color Gamut and Color Space Coverage ........................................................................................... 33
Color Space Emulation ....................................................................................................................... 34
Theory of Operation ........................................................................................................... 34
Summary of Color Space Selection Availability ................................................................. 37
10 bits/color LCD Module ................................................................................................................... 38
LED Backlight Unit ............................................................................................................................. 38
Transfer Function (Gamma) ............................................................................................................... 39
Appendix B  Troubleshooting
Solving Common Problems ................................................................................................................ 42
Using the Worldwide Web .................................................................................................................. 43
Preparing to Call Technical Support ................................................................................................... 43
Appendix C  Technical Specifications
HP LP2480zx Model ........................................................................................................................... 44
Recognizing Preset Display Resolutions ............................................................................................ 46
Entering User Modes .......................................................................................................................... 47
Energy Saver Feature ........................................................................................................................ 47
Appendix D  Agency Regulatory Notices
Federal Communications Commission Notice ................................................................................... 48
Modifications ...................................................................................................................... 48
Cables ................................................................................................................................ 48
Declaration of Conformity for Products Marked with the FCC Logo (United States Only) ................. 48
Canadian Notice ................................................................................................................................. 49
Avis Canadien .................................................................................................................................... 49
European Union Regulatory Notice .................................................................................................... 49
German Ergonomics Notice ............................................................................................................... 50
Japanese Notice ................................................................................................................................. 50
Korean Notice ..................................................................................................................................... 50
Power Cord Set Requirements ........................................................................................................... 50
Japanese Power Cord Requirements ................................................................................ 50
Product Environmental Notices .......................................................................................................... 51
Materials Disposal ............................................................................................................. 51
Disposal of Waste Equipment by Users in Private Household in the European
Union ................................................................................................................................. 51
Chemical Substances ........................................................................................................ 51
Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) ................................................................... 51
Appendix E  LCD Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy
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							1 Product Features
HP LP2480zx Model
The LCD (liquid crystal display) monitor has an active matrix, thin-film transistor (TFT) panel. The monitor
features include:
●RGB LED backlight for wider color gamut support, better color and luminance uniformity on the
screen, and better color and luminance stability
●Wide 105% NTSC color gamut to enable accurate color gamut remapping for Adobe-RGB and
sRGB
●IPS 61 cm (24-inch)1920 x 1200 panel for the best available LCD panel color performance
●True 10-bit panel to increase supported colors from 16.7 million (8-bit) to 1.07 billion colors and
reduce color banding
●Panel support for refresh rates of 48Hz, 50Hz, and 60Hz to enable video with these refresh rates
to be displayed without frame rate conversion and the artifacts this process causes
●Ability to accurately remap the color gamut of the monitor (within the supported color gamut of the
panel) to enable the selection of the color space and very accurately set the RGB primaries for
consistent and repeatable colors
●Adjustable white point of 4K to 12K using the LED backlight (no loss of dynamic range) to provide
maximum flexibility
●Adjustable gamma of 1.0 to 3.0 with a step size of 0.1 to provide maximum flexibility
●Adjustable luminance of 50 to 250 cd/m
2 with a wide adjustment range for maximum flexibility in a
working environment and ability to adjust down to very low luminance levels (50 cd/m2)
●Very high color and luminance stability (with typical use) and calibration only needed every 1000
hours, which means the monitor will not require frequent calibrations
●Ability to set up color space presets and choose the RGB primaries, luminance, gamma, and white
point to allow you to quickly switch between different monitor color settings
●Calibrated color space factory presets for Adobe-RGB, Rec. 709, sRGB, SMPTE-C, and DCI-P3
Emulation so the monitor is ready to use for color critical applications with minimal setup
●Typical 100% Adobe-RGB coverage for very accurate support of this common color space
●Option to return to Factory Calibration settings to easily restore the monitor to the factory settings
●Option to easily return to last User Calibration settings in case the new calibration was not
successful
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							●OSD warning and reminder messages when the monitor needs to be recalibrated
●All controls supported over DDC/CI and USB for maximum flexibility and support for both Windows
and Linux
●Updatable 12-bit pre-LUT, 3x3 matrix, and post-LUT for maximum flexibility
●HP Display Assistant software (Windows) to support easy set up of the monitor
●HP Display Assistant software support for Asset Management to help IT managers and Theft
Deterrence to help reduce unauthorized relocation of the monitor
●Updatable monitor firmware to enable HP to quickly and easily provide solutions to identified
problems and provide custom solutions
●Front bezel Function button to quickly select the most commonly used operation
●PIP functionality to enable the Component, S-video, and Composite inputs to be viewed in a small
secondary window or side-by-side on the main window
●Easy to use PIP control through HP Display Assistant software
●DVI-I (analog and single link digital), DisplayPort 1.1, HDMI 1.3, Component, S-video, and
Composite inputs for support of a wide range of video inputs
●Video cables provided: DVI-I to DVI-D, DVI-I to VGA, DisplayPort, and HDMI
●True 10-bit monitor with full 10-bit support from the monitor DisplayPort 1.1 and HDMI 1.3 inputs
through the panel for support of 1.07 B colors
●HDCP copy protection support on DVI (digital), DisplayPort, and HDMI inputs to enable the display
of protected content
●Support for 2048 x 1200 and 2048 x 1080 modes (using cropping) to support commonly used
resolutions used by animation studios
●Backlight bezel buttons and OSD button labels to help make working with the monitor in a dark
environment easy
●USB 2.0 4-port hub with the connectors on the side for easy access to USB connections
●USB cable included to connect the monitors USB hub to the USB connector on the computer
●Height adjustment, tilt, and swivel for support of the best ergonomic setup of the monitor
●Integrated sensor for support of auto-pivot with HP Display Assistant software so that when the
display panel is rotated, the video automatically switches to portrait mode
●Wide viewing angle to allow viewing from a sitting or standing position, or moving side-to-side
●Removable pedestal base for flexible mounting solutions with HP Quick Release and VESA 100
mm mounting holes
●Accessory rail on monitor to accept optional mounted devices, such as an HP speaker bar
●Plug and play capability if supported by the system.
●Security slot provision on rear of monitor for optional cable lock
●Cable management feature for placement of cables and cords
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							●On-Screen Display (OSD) adjustments in several languages for ease of setup and screen
optimization
●Software and documentation CD that includes HP Display Assistant software, monitor driver
software, and product documentation
●Energy saver feature to meet requirements for reduced power consumption
●Compliant with the following regulated specifications:
◦European Union CE Directives
◦Swedish MPR II 1990
◦Swedish TCO Requirements
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							2 Safety and Maintenance Guidelines
Important Safety Information
A power cord is included with the monitor. If another cord is used, use only a power source and
connection appropriate for this monitor. For information on the correct power cord set to use with the
monitor, refer to the 
Power Cord Set Requirements on page 50 in Appendix C.
WARNING!To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to the equipment:
• Do not disable the power cord grounding feature. The grounding plug is an important safety feature.
• Plug the power cord in a grounded (earthed) outlet that is easily accessible at all times.
• Disconnect power from the product 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.
To reduce the risk of serious injury, read the Safety and Comfort Guide. It describes proper workstation,
setup, posture, and health and work habits for computer users, and provides important electrical and
mechanical safety information. This guide is located on the Web at 
http://www.hp.com/ergo and/or on
the documentation CD, if one is included with the monitor.
CAUTION: For the protection of the monitor, as well as the computer, connect all power cords for the
computer and its peripheral devices (such as a monitor, printer, scanner) to some form of surge
protection device such as a power strip or Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS). Not all power strips
provide surge protection; the power strips must be specifically labeled as having this ability. Use a power
strip whose manufacturer offers a Damage Replacement Policy so you can replace the equipment, if
surge protection fails.
Use the appropriate and correctly sized furniture designed to properly support your HP LCD monitor.
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