HP Pavilion M50 User manual

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HP Pavilion
M40, M50, and M70
Multimedia
Displays
User’s Guide

HP Pavilion M50 and M70 Multimedia
Displays
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Table of Contents
1 Introduction 1
For Your Safety 2
2 Installation 5
Unpacking the Display 5
Locating the Display 5
Connecting the Power and Video
Cables 6
Connecting the Speakers 8
3 Using the Display 11
Turning the Display On and Off 11
Degaussing the Display 12
Setting the Screen Resolution 13
Minimizing Eyestrain 13
Minimizing Energy Use 14
Care and Cleaning 15
Cleaning the Screen 15
Adjusting the Viewing Angle 17
4 Changing Display Settings 19
Using the Front Panel 19
Setting the Custom Preset Modes 20
Changing Mode Settings 22
Adjusting the Brightness and
Contrast 24
Using the OSD Main Window 25
Choosing the Color Temperature
29
Setting Red, Green, and Blue
Values 31

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5 Technical Information 35
M40 Display Information 35
M40 Video Modes 37
M40 Pin Assignments 38
M50 Display Information 40
M50 Video Modes 41
M50 Pin Assignments 43
M70 Display Information 44
M70 Video Modes 45
M70 Pin Assignments 47
DPMS Power-Management Features 48
6 Regulatory Information 51
FCC Statement 51
X-Ray Radiation Notice 52
General Notice 53

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1 Introduction
The HP Pavilion M40, M50, and M70
Multimedia Displays (Models D5269A,
D5258A, and D5259A) are high-
resolution, multi-scan color monitors
designed for use with HP Pavilion and
other computers. Each display includes
a built-in microphone and mounts for
the speakers supplied with HP Pavilion
computers. The displays comply with
EPA ENERGY STAR standards and include
automatic power-management features.
Other features include
 Non-glare picture tube to reduce
the reflection of ambient light
(except U.S. M40 models).
 On-screen adjustment of display
settings.
 Compliance with Swedish MPR II
guidelines for reduced
electromagnetic emissions (except
U.S. M40 models).
 Support for high refresh rates to
reduce screen flicker and
eyestrain.
 Built-in tilt and swivel base.

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For Your Safety
For your safety and the protection of
your display, follow these
precautions:
 Always connect the display to a
grounded, three-prong power outlet.
Use only the factory-supplied power
cord.
WARNING
To completely disconnect power from
the display, you must remove the power
cable from the power socket.
 To prevent electrical shock, do not
remove the back cover of the
display. The cover should be
removed only by qualified service
personnel.
 Position the display so the power
cord is accessible.
 Do not place objects on top of the
display that could fall into the
vents or block airflow.
Microphone
Power button
Control
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 To avoid the risk of damage to the
display and electrical shock to
yourself, do not expose the display
to rain or moisture.
 Adjust only those controls whose
operations are covered in this
manual. Improperly adjusting other
controls may result in damage and
could require repair by a service
technician.
If any of the following conditions
occur, unplug the display and contact
a qualified service technician:
 The power cord or plug is frayed or
damaged.
 You have spilled liquid into the
display.
 The display has been exposed to
rain or water.
 The display does not operate
correctly when the operating
instructions are followed.
 The display has been dropped or the
cabinet has been damaged.
 The performance of the display
changes abruptly.

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2 Installation
Follow the instructions in this
chapter to install your
HP Pavilion M40, M50, or M70
Multimedia Display.
NOTE
Before installing the display, refer
to your computer and video adapter
documentation. You may need to make
changes to accommodate the display.
Unpacking the Display
When you unpack the display, make sure
that you have the following items:
 The display with its attached video
cable and pedestal mount
 A power cord
Locating the Display
Place the display on a flat, sturdy
surface. If you plan to use the
display with a desktop PC, you can
place it on top of the computer. (If
you’re not using an HP Pavilion
computer, check the documentation for
the maximum weight the computer’s case
can hold.)
Choose an area that is free from
excessive heat, moisture, and
sunlight. Avoid possible sources of
electromagnetic interference, such as
transformers, motors, fluorescent
lighting, and other computer displays.

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Connecting the Power and
Video Cables
Before connecting any cables, make
sure to read the safety instructions
at the beginning of the manual. The
computer and display must be turned
off.

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To connect the power and video cables
1. Connect the power cord to the back
of the display.
2. Plug the power cord into a power
outlet.
3. Connect the orange plug on the
video cable to the video port of
your computer. If you have an HP
Pavilion computer, this port is
marked in orange. (The illustration
below is for reference only. Check
your computer manual for the video
port location.)

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4. Plug the yellow microphone
connector into the sound input port
of your computer. On HP Pavilion
computers, the port is marked in
yellow.
Connecting the Speakers
The display is designed for use with
the HP/Polk Audio speakers supplied
with HP Pavilion computers.
To connect the speakers
1. Extend the cables attached to the
two speakers.
2. Identify the left and right
speakers. You can tell which side a
speaker fits onto by observing its
curvature and mounting pegs. The
side of the speaker with mounting
pegs fits flush against the side of
the display.
3. Fit the pegs of the right speaker
into the corresponding holes on the
Video
connector
Microphon
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right side of the display, then
push down until the speaker is
secure.

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4. Clip the speaker wires to the
underside of the monitor as shown
in the illustration.
5. Plug the two speaker wire
connectors into the Y-connector.
6. Plug the single connector on the
end of the Y-connector’s cable to
the sound-out port on your
computer. (Check in the computer’s
documentation for the location of
the port.)
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3 Using the Display
This chapter contains information
about using your HP Pavilion M40, M50,
or M70 Multimedia Display.
Turning the Display On
and Off
You use the power button on the front
panel to turn the display on and off.
When the display is on, the light near
the power button is illuminated. The
light is green when the display and
computer are active and amber when the
display is in one of its reduced power
modes.
The display’s power management
features reduce power consumption to
low levels when your computer has been
inactive for a specified period of
time. See “Minimizing Energy Use”
later in this chapter for more
information.
Because of the display’s power
management features, you don’t
normally need to turn off the display
when it’s not in use. When turned off,
the display uses the same amount of
power that it uses in sleep mode (less
than eight watts).
If your computer doesn’t support DPMS
power management, you can reduce power
consumption by turning off the monitor
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period. You can turn the display off
even if you leave the computer
running.
WARNING
To completely disconnect power from
the display, you must remove the power
cable from the power socket.
To turn the display on or off
 Press the power button on the front
of the display.
Degaussing the Display
Each time you turn on the display, it
is automatically
degaussed
. Degaussing
removes magnetism that causes unwanted
color variations. Degauss the display
any time you notice unusual color
variations. If you leave the display
continuously turned on or frequently
change its position, you should
degauss about once a week.
To degauss the M40 or M50 display,
turn it off for about 30 minutes. When
you turn the display on again, there
will be a short humming sound and a
momentary instability in the image.
There are two degaussing options for
the M70 display. You can either turn
off the display as described for the
M40 and M50, or use the degauss option
in the OSD main window. See “Using the
OSD Main Window” in Chapter 4 for
instructions.

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Setting the Screen
Resolution
The
screen resolution
determines the
amount of information shown in the
display. Screen resolution refers to
the number of the dots or
pixels
used
to make up an image. A low screen
resolution means that the display uses
a relatively small number of
relatively large dots. A higher
resolution means that more dots of a
smaller size make up the image. With
higher screen resolutions, icons,
windows, and text are smaller on the
screen, but more information can be
displayed.
The screen resolution is set on the
computer. The display supports many
common screen resolutions, as shown in
“M40 Video Modes,” “M50 Video Modes,”
and “M70 Video Modes” in Chapter 5.
Check the documentation supplied with
your computer and video adapter to
find out which resolutions they
support.
Minimizing Eyestrain
To minimize eyestrain and avoid screen
flicker, use the highest possible
image refresh rate
or
vertical
frequency
supported by your computer
at the current screen resolution. (The
image refresh rate is the number of
times per second that the image is
refreshed.) The tables in “M40 Video
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Video Modes” in Chapter 5 show the
image refresh rates supported by the
displays at different screen
resolutions.
Minimizing Energy Use
All HP Pavilion computers and many
other computers support
VESA display
power management
. Power-management
features reduce the display’s power
consumption after a period of keyboard
inactivity.
The display supports three different
power-saving modes—standby, suspend,
and sleep—which reduce consumption to
less than eight watts. See “DPMS
Power-Management Features” in Chapter
5 for a description of the
characteristics of each mode.
When the display is in one of its
power saving modes, the screen is
blanked out and the front panel power
indicator is amber. Pressing a key on
the keyboard or moving the mouse
restores the image. Consult your
computer’s documentation for
information about setting the power-
saving modes.

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Care and Cleaning
To maximize screen life and prevent
damage to the picture tube, HP
recommends that you
 Use the display power-management
system (if available on your
computer) or a screen saver
program.
 Turn off the display or reduce its
brightness and contrast to minimum
levels when you won’t be using the
display for an extended period.
This is particularly important if
you don’t use a power-management
system or screen saver.
 Avoid setting contrast and
brightness to maximum levels or
using the Gaming preset mode for
prolonged periods.
Cleaning the Screen
The screen of the display has a high-
quality optical coating that reduces
glare and static buildup. To prevent
damage to this coating, use only
regular household glass cleaner to
clean the screen.
CAUTION
Don’t use cleaning solutions
containing fluoride, acids, or
alkalis. Never use hard or abrasive
cleaning products to clean the screen.
To clean the screen
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2. Spray a soft cotton cloth with
glass cleaner and gently wipe the
screen.
3. Dry the screen with a soft cotton
cloth.
4. Plug in the display and turn it on.