HP V241 User manual

HP V241a/V241 LED Backlit Monitor
User Guide

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First Edition (June 2013)
Document Part Number: 741027-001

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Chapter I. Introduction
1.1 Features
Multilingual OSD adjustment
Compatible with IBM VGA, extended VGA, VESA VGA, SVGA, XGA, and SXGAmodes
Wide range of applicable voltages (AC 100-240V 50/60Hz ) enables direct use without any
setting.
Plug-and-play VESADDC1/ 2B Standard. Compatible with Windows 9x / 2000 / XP / 7 / 8/Vista
operation systems
1.2 Check list
Please make sure the following items are included with your LCD monitor;
The monitor (and the pedestal)
Stand
Power cord
VGA cable
DVI cable (Optional)
Audio cable (only for V241a)
Documentation and software Disc
Setup poster
Warranty certificate (Optional)
If any of these items are missing, please contact your dealer for technical support and custom
service.
Note: Be sure to save original box and all packing materials for future transport.

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Chapter II. Installation
2.1 Install the pedestal
Please follow the steps illustrated below to install the pedestal.

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2.2 Connect your monitor to your computer
1. Power off and unplug your computer.
2. Connect the 15-Pin ends of the signal cable to the VGA port of your monitor and the VGA OUT jack
on the back of your computer. Secure the screws on both ends of the signal cable.
3. Connect one end of power cord to the monitor, then connect the other end of the power cords to the
nearest electrical outlet.
4. Power on your computer and monitor. If your monitor displays an image, the installation has been
successfully done. If the monitor does not display any image, check all the connections.
Cautions: 1. For installation, please complete signal cord connection before plugging the power cord
into the electrical outlet to avoid damaging the monitor.
2. During installation, please support the front frame with your hand at its center of gravity to
avoid dropping and damaging the monitor.
Overview of the ports on the monitor:
1. AC power supply input
2. AUDIO signal input (V241a only)
3. DVI signal input
4. VGA signal input

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2.3 Disconnect the pedestal for shipping
Press the clip button on the pedestal and remove the pedestal from the stand.

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Chapter III.Monitor overview
Overview of front panel controls

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Chapter IV. Operational Instruction
4.1 Power ON/OFF Switch
Press this button to power on/off your monitor. Note: The ON/OFF switch does not disconnect your
monitor from the main voltage. To completely disconnect the main voltage, please remove the
power plug from the socket.
4.2 Power indicator
The power LED is blue when the monitor operates normally. If the monitor runs in power-saving
mode, this indicator changes to amber. When the monitor is turned off, this indicator is unlit.
4.3 Menu features
All the following features of your monitor can be accessed and adjusted by using the on screen
display (menu) system.
1. If your monitor is not powered on, press the "Power” button to turn it on.
2. Press the "Menu” button to activate the OSD menu. The OSD main menu will be displayed.
3. To view the main menu or submenu, press the “+” on the front panel of your monitor to scroll up
or the “-” to scroll down. Then press the "OK” button to select a highlighted function.
When the highlight scrolls down to the bottom of the menu, it returns to top of the menu. When the
highlight scrolls up to the top of the menu, it returns to bottom of the menu."
4. To adjust the selected option, press the “+” or “-” button.
5. Select “Save” and return. If you do not want to save the setting, select “Cancel” from the
submenu or “Exit” from the main menu.
6. Press the “Menu” button to exit from the OSD menu.

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4.4 OSD operational instructions
Icon Main menu
option
Submenu option Note
Brightness To adjust the brightness level of the
screen. The factory default range is
90.
Contrast To adjust the contrast level of the
screen.The factory default range is
80.
Color Selects the screen color.The factory is 6500K or Custom
color,depending on the mode.
Warm- 5000K Changes color to slightly reddish
white.
Standard- 6500K Uses standard colors (default).
Cool- 9300K Change color to slightly blueish
white.
Custom (RGB)
Selects and adjusts your own color
scales:
Red Color – sets your own red color
levels.
Green Color – sets your own green
color levels.
Blue Color – sets your own blue
color levels.
Image control
To adjust the image on the screen.
The ambient brightness sensor can
also be enabled or disabled (only
applicable to some models)
Auto-adjustment To automatically adjust the image
on the screen (only applicable to
VGA input).
Clock and Phase
To adjust the clock phase of the
screen.
This adjustment eliminates all
horizontal noises to enable clearer
and more lifelike images and

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characters (only applicable to VGA
input)
Horizontal position To adjust the horizontal position of
an image (only applicable to VGA
input).
Vertical position To adjust the vertical position of an
image (only applicable to VGA
input).
Custom Scaling
Selects the method on how
displayed information on the
monitor will be formatted.Select
Fill to Screen – image fills the entire
screen and may look distorted or
elongated because of
non-proportional scaling of height
and width.
Fill to Aspect Ration – image is
sized to fit the screen and maintains
proportional image.
Sharppness Adjusts the screen imageto look
sharper or soft. (range:1~6)
Dynamic Contrast Turns Dynamic Contrast Ratio On
or Off.The factory default is Off.
OSD Control Provides a menu for adjusting the
on-screen display(OSD)control.
OSD position To adjust OSD position for your
monitor.
Horizontal OSD
Position
To adjust the visual position of the
OSD menu to the right or left of the
screen. The factory default
horizontal position value is 97.
Vertical OSD
Position
To adjust the visual position of the
OSD menu up or down the screen.
The factory default vertical position
value is 13.
OSD Transparency
To adjust the transparency to
enable transparent background
information under the OSD.
(range:0~7)
OSD Timeout To set the OSD display time (in
seconds) after the last pressing the