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The FP9419 LCD Monitor (Liquid Crystal Display) has an active matrix, Thin-Film Transistor (TFT) screen. The flat panel monitor features include: ■ Large 19-inch (48.3 cm) diagonal viewable area display. ■ 1280 × 1024 factory-set resolution, plus full-screen support for lower resolutions.
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Product Features ■ Easy to view from a sitting or standing position, or while moving from one side of the monitor to the other. ■ Tilt adjustment capabilities. ■ Removable pedestal and VESA 100mm mounting holes for flexible mounting solutions including wall mounting. ■...
Safety and Maintenance Important Safety Information A power cord is included with your 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 your monitor, see “Power Cord Set Requirements”...
■ Do not open your monitor cabinet or attempt to service this product yourself. If your monitor is not operating properly or has been dropped or damaged, contact your HP authorized dealer, reseller, or service provider. ■ Adjust only those controls that are described in the operating instructions.
■ Keep your monitor in a well-ventilated area, away from excessive light, heat or moisture. ■ Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation. These openings must not be blocked or covered. Never push objects of any kind into cabinet slots or other openings. ■...
Safety and Maintenance Guidelines Shipping the Monitor Keep the original packing box in a storage area. You may need it later if you move or ship your monitor. When you ship the monitor, you should remove the base from the pedestal. Removing the Monitor Base Read the following warning and caution statements before beginning the procedure.
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3. On the bottom side of the base, carefully slide a slotted screwdriver into the opening 1, as shown in the following illustration. Push the screwdriver towards the top of the monitor, slide the base 2 slightly back, towards the bottom of the monitor, to unlock it.
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Safety and Maintenance Guidelines 2–6 User’s Guide...
Setting Up the Monitor Before You Begin 1. Unpack the monitor. Make sure all contents are included. Store the boxes. 2. Ensure that the power is turned off to the monitor, computer system, and other attached devices (monitor ships in off position).
Setting Up the Monitor Installing the Monitor You can install the monitor on a desktop or wall mount. Place the monitor in a convenient, well-ventilated location near your computer. If the monitor will be installed on a: ■ Desktop or table, see the “Placing the Monitor on a Desktop” section.
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2. Place the pedestal all the way towards the bottom of the monitor as shown in the following illustration 1. Inserting the Base onto the Monitor Pedestal 3. Remove the plastic cap on the pedestal end 2. 4. Using both hands, firmly push the circular base into the bottom of the pedestal to lock the pedestal base in place 3.
Setting Up the Monitor Mounting the Monitor Before you mount the monitor on a wall, a swing arm or other mounting fixture, you must remove the monitor pedestal and back mounting cover. You will need a Phillips head screwdriver. Read the following warning and caution statements before beginning the procedure.
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To install the monitor on a wall, a swing arm or other mounting fixture: 1. Pinch and remove the hinge cover and set it aside 1. Three screws and the hinges are exposed. 2. Lay the monitor down on a flat, soft, protected surface. Turn the pedestal upright.
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Setting Up the Monitor 6. Remove the pedestal. 7. Replace the hinge cover on the pedestal. 8. Save the screws, back cover, pedestal, and base for future use. 9. Mount the monitor to a swing arm or other mounting fixture. When the back cover has been removed, four threaded mounting holes are exposed on the monitor panel.
Connecting the Monitor To connect the monitor video input to the computer: 1. Place the monitor upright as shown in the following illustration. 2. Connect the video cable from the monitor to the video connector on the rear panel of the computer. ✎...
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Setting Up the Monitor ❏ Connect one end of the DVI-D cable to the DVI input connector on the monitor. Then connect the other end to the DVI connector on the computer. Connecting the DVI-D Cable 3–8 User’s Guide...
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Setting Up the Monitor 3. Connect the PC audio line-out connector from the computer to your monitor to enable the monitor speakers. Connect the headphone jack connector (as needed). Connecting the Audio Cable User’s Guide 3–9...
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Setting Up the Monitor 4. Read the warning below. Then connect one end of the power cable to the monitor, and the other end to an electrical wall outlet. Connecting the Power Cable Å WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to your equipment: Do not disable the power cord grounding plug.
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5. Apply power to the computer and monitor, and other attached devices. 6. The Monitor Status displays: ❏ VGA Input: Active or No Input Signal ❏ DVI Input: Active or No Input Signal ❏ Mode: Settings 7. Adjust the monitor as needed for your comfort using the monitor’s tilt adjustment capability.
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Setting Up the Monitor 3–12 User’s Guide...
Operating the Monitor CD Software and Utilities The CD included with this monitor contains two files you can install on your computer: ■ An .INF (Information) file ■ An .ICM (Image Color Matching) file This CD also contains the Auto-Adjustment utility. This single pattern program helps improve the picture quality of your VGA input flat panel monitor.
Operating the Monitor The Image Color Matching File The .ICM files provide more accurate color representation by supplying data to graphics programs to provide consistent color matching from monitor screen to printer, or from scanner to the monitor screen. The .ICM files contain a monitor color system profile.
Downloading from the World Wide Web To download the latest version of .INF and .ICM files from the HP Monitors Support Web site: 1. Refer to: http://www.hp.com/support Select your country/region. 2. Follow the links for your monitor to the support page and download page.
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Operating the Monitor 2. Insert the CD in your computer’s CD-ROM drive. The CD menu launches. 3. Select Open Auto-Adjustment Software. 4. The setup test pattern displays. 5. Press the Select/Auto button on the monitor front panel to produce a stable, centered image. 4–4 User’s Guide...
Operating the Monitor Front Panel Components The monitor buttons are located under the front panel. User’s Guide 4–5...
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Operating the Monitor ‘ No. Control (Headphone jack) (On/Off) menu (On-Screen Display) – (Minus) (Plus) − Select Auto (Volume control) Speakers 4–6 Function Connects a headphone set to the monitor. When the headphone jack is connected, the monitor speakers are muted. Power Switch Turns monitor on and off.
Using the On-Screen Display Press the menu button under the front panel of your monitor to view the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu. The Main Menu window displays on top of the contents of the screen. You can use the + and –...
Operating the Monitor 7. Select Save and Return. ❏ If you don’t want to save the setting, select Cancel from the Advanced Menu or Exit from the Main Menu. 8. Press the menu button to exit the OSD. ✎ If the buttons remain untouched for 30 seconds (factory default) while displaying a menu, new adjustments will be discarded, except for brightness and contrast.
Advanced Menu OSD To access the Advanced Menu OSD, press the menu button again (twice), or select Advanced Menu from the Main Menu. The Advanced Menu level 1 displays. ✎ After selecting the Advanced Menu from the Main Menu, the Advanced Menu remains the default OSD on subsequent power-ups of the monitor until the Main Menu is selected or Factory Reset is applied.
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Operating the Monitor Advanced Menu OSD (Continued) Level 1 Français Italiano Nederlands Cancel Save and Return Management Power Saver Power On Recall Mode Display Serial Number Basic Menu Cancel Save and Return OSD Control Horizontal Position Vertical Position OSD Timeout OSD Transparency Save and Return Cancel...
Selecting the Video Input Connectors The two input connectors are: 1. VGA connector (analog) 2. DVI-D connector (digital) The monitor will automatically determine which inputs have valid video signals and display the image. The inputs can be manually selected through the On-Screen Display (OSD) feature, or on the front of the monitor by pressing the -/1 button for VGA input or the +/2 button for DVI input.
Operating the Monitor Identifying Monitor Conditions Special messages will display on the monitor screen for the following monitor conditions: ■ Input Signal Out of Range SET MONITOR TO: 1280 x 1024 @ 60 Hz Moves around screen — Indicates the monitor does not support the video input signal because the resolution and/or refresh rate are set higher than the monitor supports.
Adjusting Screen Quality The Auto-adjustment feature automatically fine-tunes the image quality for display size, position, clock, and phase each time a new video mode is displayed. For more precise adjustments, run the Auto-Adjust software on the CD. See “Using the Auto-Adjustment Function”.
Operating the Monitor Entering User Modes The video controller signal may occasionally require a custom user mode if you are not using a standard graphics adapter or preset mode. In this condition, you may need to create a user mode. You can use the OSD (On-Screen Display) to: ■...
Power Saver Feature When the monitor is in normal operating mode, the Power light is green and the monitor uses less than 50 watts of power. The monitor also supports a power saver mode that is controlled by the PC. When the monitor is in the reduced power state, the monitor screen is blank, the backlight is off, the speakers are off, and the Power light is amber.
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Operating the Monitor 4–16 User’s Guide...
Solving Common Problems The following table lists possible problems, the possible cause of each problem, and the recommended solutions. Problem Screen is blank. Image appears blurred, indistinct, or too dark. User’s Guide Troubleshooting Possible Cause Power cord is disconnected. Power switch is turned off.
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Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Image is not Position may need centered. adjustment. “No Connection, Monitor video cable is Check Signal Cable” disconnected. is displayed on screen. “Out of Range. Set Video resolution and/or Monitor to 1280 x refresh rate are set 1024 @ 60Hz”...
Using the World Wide Web Before contacting customer service, refer to the HP Support Web site at: http://www.hp.com/support Select your country/region, and then follow the links to the support page for your monitor. User’s Guide Troubleshooting A–3...
The rating label on the monitor provides the spare part number, product number, and serial number. You may need these numbers when contacting HP about your monitor model. Locate the FP9419 monitor rating label on the rear cover between the connectors and buttons. A–4...
Technical Specifications FP9419 LCD Monitor FP9419 LCD Monitor Display Type Viewable Image Size Tilt Face Treatment Maximum Weight Dimensions (including Base) Height Width Depth Maximum Graphics Resolution Text Mode Dot Pitch Horizontal Frequency (analog mode) Vertical Refresh Rate (analog mode) User’s Guide...
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Sleep Power Consumption Input Terminals All performance specifications are provided by the component manufacturers. Performance specifications represent the highest specification of all HP’s component manufacturers’ typical level specifications for performance and actual performance may vary either higher or lower. B–2...
Preset Video Modes This monitor automatically recognizes fifteen preset video input modes that will appear properly sized and centered on the screen. The following modes are assigned at the factory and are the most commonly used display resolutions. Factory Preset Video Input Modes Preset Pixel Format 640 x 480...
This is common to all LCD displays used in products supplied by all vendors and is not specific to the FP9419 LCD Monitor. These imperfections are caused by one or more defective pixels or sub-pixels.
(1.8 m) and 12 feet (3.6 m). If you have questions about the type of power cord to use, contact your HP authorized service provider. A power cord should be routed so that it is not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon it or against it.
Agency Regulatory Notices Federal Communications Commission Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
Agency Regulatory Notices Modifications The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by Hewlett-Packard Company may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Cables Connections to this device must be made with shielded cables with metallic RFI/EMI connector hoods to maintain compliance with FCC Rules and Regulations.
Declaration of Conformity for Products Marked with FCC Logo, United States Only This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Agency Regulatory Notices Canadian Notice This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. Avis Canadien Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada. European Notice Products with the CE Marking comply with both the EMC Directive (89/336/EEC) and the Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC)
HP Recycling Program HP offers product end-of-life return programs for HP and other manufacturers’ hardware in several geographic areas. The terms and availability of these programs vary by geography because of differences in regulatory requirements and local customer demand.
Agency Regulatory Notices TCO ‘99 Requirements You have just purchased a TCO ‘99 approved and labeled product! Your choice has provided you with a product developed for professional use. Your purchase has also contributed to reducing the burden on the environment and to the further development of environmentally adapted electronics products.
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Agency Regulatory Notices What does the environmental labeling involve? This product meets the requirements for the TCO ‘99 scheme which provides for an international and environmental labeling of personal computers. The labeling scheme was developed as a joint effort by the TCO (The Swedish Confederation of Professional Employees), Svenska Naturskyddsforeningen (The Swedish Society for Nature Conservation), Statens Energimyndighet (The Swedish National Energy Administration), and SEMKO AB.
Agency Regulatory Notices Environmental Requirements Flame retardants: Flame retardants are present in printed circuit boards, cables, wires, casings and housings. Their purpose is to prevent, or at least to delay, the spread of fire. Up to 30% of the plastic in a computer casing can consist of flame retardant substances.
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Mercury: Mercury is sometimes found in batteries, relays and switches. It damages the nervous system and is toxic in high doses. The relevant TCO ‘99 requirement states that batteries may not contain any mercury. It also demands that mercury is not present in any of the electrical or electronics components associated with the labeled unit.