HP B421 User instructions

1. Power/LED Turns the monitor on or off.
LED:
fully powered = green
dc power off (eco is low power standby) = amber
dc power off (eco is normal) = red
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1. AC power input 8. Audio in (RCA)
2. Main power on/off switch 9. Audio out (RCA)
3. HDMI video/audio input 10. Audio in (3.5 mm)
4. DVI-D video input 11. S/PDIF out
5. RJ-45 - LAN control function 12. IR out (3.5 mm)
6. VGA video input 13. IR in (3.5 mm)
7. YPbPr component video input 14. RS232 out (2.5 mm)
15. RS232 in (2.5 mm)
16. USB port
Introduction
Bring an essential digital signage display into your organization at a very affordable price point with the HP B421 42-inch LED Digital
Signage Display, designed for use in conference rooms, reception areas, hallways, and anywhere you want to publicly distribute
content during normal business hours.
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Key benefits
Broadcast your content in Full HD
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on a screen that's visible to the entire room.
Connect easily to your choice of data source with a range of essential inputs.
Reduce power consumption and help lower your costs with an intelligent design.
Quickly and easily mount the display using the integrated VESA mount hole pattern.
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Bring a DSD into your smaller spaces with the compact 31.5-inch diagonal screen size.
Get award-winning service and support by phone or online.
Model
HP B421 - F6N38AA
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Panel Type E-LED
Viewable Image Area 106.7 cm (42 in) widescreen; diagonally measured
Panel Active Area
(W x H)
93,02 x 52,32 cm (36.62 x 20.59 in)
Aspect Ratio 16:9
Viewing Angle (typical) Up to 178° horizontal/178° vertical (10:1 minimum contrast ratio)
Brightness (typical) * 350 nits (cd/m
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)
Static Contrast Ratio
(typical)*
3000:1
Dynamic Contrast Ratio
(typical)*
N/A
Response Time (typical) * 6.7 ms gray to gray
Pixel Pitch 0.4845 mm
Color Gamut 68%
Color Support ** Can display up to 16.7 million colors
*All performance specifications represent the typical specifications provided by HP's component
manufacturers; actual performance may vary either higher or lower.
** With the use of FRC technology.
On Screen Display
(OSD) Controls
Buttons or Switches Power / Input /Menu / Up, Down/ +Plus, - Minus
Languages English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Russian, Polish, Turkish, Simplified
Chinese
User Controls Brightness, Contrast, Color, Image Control, OSD Control, Language, Information,
Factory Reset, Input Control, Audio Control
Signal Interface/
Performance
Horizontal Frequency 31.5 to 91.1 kHz
Vertical Frequency 50 to 85 Hz
Recommended
Resolution
1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz
Max Resolution 1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz
Preset VESA Graphic
Modes (non-interlaced)
1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz
1680 x 1050 @ 60Hz
1600 x 900 @ 60Hz
1440 x 900 @ 60Hz
1280 x 1024 @ 60 Hz
1280 x 800 @ 60 Hz
1280 x 720 @ 60 Hz
1024 x 768 @ 60 Hz
800 x 600 @ 60 Hz
720 x 400 @ 70 Hz
640 x 480 @ 60 Hz
Maximum Pixel Clock
Speed
165 MHz
User Programmable
Modes
N/A
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Anti-Glare Yes
Default Color
Temperature
Standard (10000K)
Plug and Play Yes
Video/
Other Inputs
Input Signal VGA (RGB), DVI-D. HDMI (HDCP support on DVI and HDMI),
YPbPr component video
Output N/A
USB (1) USB 2.0 input for playing multimedia files
LAN (RJ45) (1) RJ45 Input for command and control and video over Ethernet
RS232 (1) input and (1) output
Audio (1) 3.5mm audio input; (2) RCA inputs L/R; (2) RCA outputs L/R; (1) S/PDIF output
Speaker (2) 7W integrated speakers
IR (1) input and (1) output for receiving and sending the IR control signals
Video Cables included (1)VGA, (1) HDMI
Video Cable Lengths 1,8 m (5.9ft )
Power Power Supply Internal
Input Power 90 ~ 264 VAC
Frequency 47~63Hz
Typical Power
Consumption
88 W
Maximum 104 W
Power Saving Sleep: 0.5 W
Power Cable Length 1,8 m (5.9 ft )
Mechanical Dimensions
(W x D x H)
Unpacked (head only) 98,04 x 3,85 x 57,29 cm
(39.2 x 1.55 x 22.9 in)
Packaged 107 x 14,8 x 72,7 cm
(42.8 x 5.9 x 29.1 in)
Bezel Width All four sides 19,7 mm (0.775 in)
Weight - maximum Unpacked 11,9 kg (26.23 lb)
Packaged 15.3 kg (33.73 lb)
Tilt Range None
Swivel Range None
Height Adjustable None
Pivot Rotation None
Base (feet/stand) There is no stand.
Environmental Temperature -
Operating
0° to 40° C (32° to 104° F)
Temperature - Non-
operating
-20° to 60° C (-4° to 140° F )
Humidity - Operating 20% to 80% non-condensing
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Humidity - Non-
operating
5% to 95%, 38.7° C max wet-bulb
Altitude - Operating 0 to 2000 m (0 to 6,561 ft)
Altitude - Non-
operating
0 to 5000 m (0 to16,404 ft)
White LED Backlights Yes
CCFL Panel No
Arsenic-Free Display
Glass
Yes
Low Halogen
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Yes
Mercury- Free Display
Backlighting
Yes
Environmental Data Eco-Label Certifications
& declarations
This product has received or is in the process of being certified to the following
approvals and may be labeled with one or more of these marks:
IT ECO declaration
US ENERGY STAR®
EPEAT® Silver registered in the United States. See http://www.epeat.net for
registration status in your country
Energy Consumption
(in accordance with US
ENERGY STAR® test
method) 115VAC, 60Hz 230VAC, 50Hz 100VAC, 60Hz
Normal Operation 54.83 W 54.81 W 54.85 W
Sleep 0.19 W 54.81 W 0.18 W
Off 0.19 W 0.3 W 0.18 W
Heat Dissipation * 115VAC, 60Hz 230VAC, 50Hz 100VAC, 60Hz
Normal Operation 188 BTU/hr 187 BTU/hr 188 BTU/hr
Sleep 1 BTU/hr 187 BTU/hr 1 BTU/hr
Off 1 BTU/hr 1 BTU/hr 1 BTU/hr
* Heat dissipation is calculated based on the measured watts, assuming the
service level is attained for one hour.
Additional Information This product is in compliance with the Restrictions of Hazardous
Substances (RoHS) directive - 2002/95/EC.
This HP product is designed to comply with the Waste Electrical and
Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive - 2002/96/EC.
This product is in compliance with California Proposition 65 (State of
California; Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986).
This product is in compliance with the IEEE 1680 (EPEAT) standard at the
Silver level, see www.epeat.net
Plastics parts weighing over 25 grams used in the product are marked per
ISO 11469 and ISO1043.
This product contains 0.2% post-consumer recycled plastic (by wt.)
This product is 98.0% recycle-able when properly disposed of at end of life.
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Packaging Materials External: PAPER/Cardboard & misc 2200 g
Internal: PLASTIC/Polyethylene low
density
70 g
PLASTIC/EPS (Expanded
Polystyrene)
335 g
RoHS Compliance Hewlett-Packard is committed to compliance with all applicable environmental
laws and regulations, including the European Union Restriction of Hazardous
Substances (RoHS) Directive. HP's goal is to exceed compliance obligations by
meeting the requirements of the RoHS Directive on a worldwide basis. By July 1,
2006, RoHS substances will be virtually eliminated (virtually = to levels below
legal limits) for all HP electronic products subject to the RoHS Directive, except
where it is widely recognized that there is no technically feasible alternative (as
indicated by an exemption under the EU RoHS Directive).
Material Usage This product does not contain any of the following substances in excess of
regulatory limits (refer to the HP General Specification for the Environment at:
http://www.hp.com/hpinfo/globalcitizenship/environment/pdf/gse.pdf ):
Asbestos
Certain Azo Colorants
Certain Brominated Flame Retardants - may not be used as flame
retardants in plastics
Cadmium
Chlorinated Hydrocarbons
Chlorinated Paraffins
Formaldehyde
Halogenated Diphenyl Methanes
Lead carbonates and sulfates
Lead and Lead compounds
Mercuric Oxide Batteries
Nickel - finishes must not be used on the external surface designed to be
frequently handled or carried by the user.
Ozone Depleting Substances
Polybrominated Biphenyls (PBBs)
Polybrominated Biphenyl Ethers (PBBEs)
Polybrominated Biphenyl Oxides (PBBOs)
Polychlorinated Biphenyl (PCB)
Polychlorinated Terphenyls (PCT)
Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) - except for wires and cables, and certain retail
packaging has been voluntarily removed from most applications.
Radioactive Substances
Tributyl Tin (TBT), Triphenyl Tin (TPT), Tributyl Tin Oxide (TBTO)
Packaging HP follows these guidelines to decrease the environmental impact of product
packaging:
Eliminate the use of heavy metals such as lead, chromium, mercury and
cadmium in packaging materials.
Eliminate the use of ozone-depleting substances (ODS) in packaging
materials.
Design packaging materials for ease of disassembly.
Maximize the use of post-consumer recycled content materials in
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packaging materials.
Use readily recyclable packaging materials such as paper and corrugated
materials.
Reduce size and weight of packages to improve transportation fuel
efficiency.
Plastic packaging materials are marked according to ISO 11469 and DIN
6120 standards.
End-of-life
Management and
Recycling
Hewlett-Packard offers end-of-life HP product return and recycling programs in
many geographic areas. To recycle your product, please go to:
http://www.hp.com/go/reuse-recycle or contact your nearest HP sales office.
Products returned to HP will be recycled, recovered or disposed of in a responsible
manner.
The EU WEEE directive (2002/95/EC) requires manufacturers to provide treatment
information for each product type for use by treatment facilities. This information
(product disassembly instructions) is posted on the Hewlett Packard web site at:
http://www.hp.com/go/recyclers . These instructions may be used by recyclers
and other WEEE treatment facilities as well as HP OEM customers who integrate
and re-sell HP equipment.
Hewlett-Packard
Corporate
Environmental
Information
For more information about HP's commitment to the environment:
Global Citizenship Report
http://www.hp.com/hpinfo/globalcitizenship/gcreport/index.html
Eco-label certifications
http://www.hp.com/hpinfo/globalcitizenship/environment/
productdesign/ecolabels.html
ISO 14001 certificates:
http://www.hp.com/hpinfo/globalcitizenship/environment/operations/
envmanagement.html
Options
(sold separately)
HP DSD Security Wall
Mount - Part number
WB975AA
Ability to install in a variety of commercial applications where an extra-large
screen is desired. Enables bundling with select HP Thin Clients or an EliteDesk
USDT PC, directly behind the display, away from view, for a quick and easy
comprehensive solution.
Includes a Quick Release for easy mounting and removal of a compatible HP Thin
Client or HP USDT PC. Supports 40" to 60" display sizes. Weight restrictions may
apply.
Includes tilt friction knobs to retain tilt in any position.
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signage device-behind an HP Digital Signage Display to maximize available space,
simplify installation and deliver picture-perfect presentation of rich media
content.
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HP Digital Signage
Installation Service
A range of installation service Care Packs. See www.hp.com/go/digitalsignage .
What's in the box? Display and Accessories HP B421 42-inch LED Digital Signage Display
AC power cord (1.8m) 5.9 ft
VGA cable (1.8m) 5.9 ft
HDMI cable (1.8m) 5.9 ft
Wireless remote control
Documentation CD (includes user guide, warranty, drivers)
Featured Software N/A
Other User Guide Languages English, T. Chinese, S. Chinese, French, Spanish
Warranty Languages English, T. Chinese, S. Chinese, French, Spanish
Color Black
VESA External Mounting Yes, 400 x 400mm
Security Lock-Ready No
Certification and
Compliance
CB, FCC, BSMI, CCC, NOM, China Energy Label Grade 1, EPEAT® Silver
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, ENERGY
STAR®, SmartWay Transport Partnership (NA), Microsoft WHQL Certification.
Compatibility Compatible with platforms using the VESA standard video modes. Recommended
for use with HP products.
Service and Warranty Protected by HP, including a 3 year standard limited warranty. Optional Care Pack Services are extended
service contracts which go beyond your standard warranties.
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© Copyright 2014 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
1. HD content required for HD images.
2. All performance specifications represent the typical specifications provided by HP's component manufacturers; actual performance
may vary either higher or lower.
3. External power supplies, power cords, cables and peripherals are not Low Halogen. Service parts obtained after purchase may not be
Low Halogen.
4. EPEAT ® Silver where HP registers commercial display products. See www.epeat.net for registration status in your country.
5. Mounting hardware sold separately.
6. HP Care Pack Services are sold separately. Service levels and response times for HP Care Pack Services may vary depending on your
geographic location. Service starts from date of hardware purchase. Restrictions and limitations apply. See www.hp.com/go/cpc for
details.
ENERGY STAR® is a US registered mark of the United States Environmental Protection Agency.
All specifications represent the typical specifications provided by HP's component manufacturers; actual performance may vary either
higher or lower. 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 for technical or
editorial errors or omissions contained herein.
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