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HP 2311gt 3D LCD Monitor

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Page 1: ...HP 2311gt 3D LCD Monitor User Guide ...

Page 2: ...e 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 This document contains proprietary information that is protected by copyright No part of this document may be photocopied reproduced or translated to an...

Page 3: ...ons 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 TIP Tips provide helpful hints or shortcuts ENWW iii ...

Page 4: ...iv About This Guide ENWW ...

Page 5: ... VGA Video Cable not provided 9 Connecting the DVI D Video Cable not provided 10 Connecting the Power Cord 10 Installing the Cable Management Clip 12 High Bandwidth Digital Content Protection HDCP 12 Turning on the Monitor 13 Selecting Video Input Connectors 13 Adjusting The Tilt 14 Connecting External Speakers and Audio Cable not provided 15 4 Operating the Monitor 16 CD Software and Utilities 16...

Page 6: ...o the computer to view 3D content 32 Can I use the 3D glasses in bright sunlight next to a window 32 Where can I find extra 3D glasses 32 Getting Support from hp com 33 Preparing to Call Technical Support 33 Locating the Rating Label 33 Appendix B Technical Specifications 34 HP 2311gt 3D LCD Monitor 34 Preset Video Modes 35 Entering User Modes 35 LCD Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy 36 Appendix C ...

Page 7: ... STAR Qualification 40 Disposal of Waste Equipment by Users in Private Household in the European Union 40 Chemical Substances 41 HP Recycling Program 41 Restriction of Hazardous Substances RoHS 42 Turkey EEE Regulation 42 Ukraine Restriction of Hazardous Substances 42 ENWW vii ...

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Page 9: ... 3D and 2D to 3D conversion of still photos games movies and videos CyberLink PowerDVD Premium 3D and CyberLink PowerDVD Premium BD 3D for Blu ray software provided supporting operating systems Microsoft Windows 7 Vista or XP SP3 Windows XP Service Pack 3 is required TriDef 3D Ignition Game Player software provided supporting operating systems Windows XP SP3 32 bit only Windows Vista 32 bit only o...

Page 10: ...e French German Italian Spanish Dutch Japanese or Brazilian Portuguese Power Saver to reduce energy consumption Quick View Settings to optimize the picture based on the different types of content Text mode optimizes e mail and Web surfing Movie and Game modes highlights the picture for motion video Photo mode improves images Custom mode allows you to create your own optimized profile Software and ...

Page 11: ... documentation CD if one is included with the monitor or both 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 s...

Page 12: ... off when not in use You can substantially increase the life expectancy of the monitor by using a screen saver program and turning off the monitor when not in use CAUTION Monitors with a burned in image are not covered under the HP warranty 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 ...

Page 13: ...r and video cables from the monitor 2 Press the button on the front of the pedestal 1 and lift the monitor panel from the base 2 Figure 2 1 Removing the Monitor Panel 3 Set the panel on a soft protected surface 4 Carefully pull the pedestal away from the base to release and separate them 5 Place the monitor pedestal and base in the original packing box ENWW Maintenance Guidelines 5 ...

Page 14: ...u have assembled the monitor CAUTION The screen is fragile Avoid touching or applying pressure to the LCD screen doing so can cause damage TIP For monitor displays with glossy bezels consider the placement of the display because the bezel might cause interfering reflections from surrounding light and bright surfaces 1 Set the monitor panel down on a flat soft protected table or desk surface 2 Slid...

Page 15: ...t your audio output to external speakers The video source is determined by the video cable used The monitor will automatically determine which inputs have valid video signals The inputs can be selected by pressing the source button on the front panel Connecting the HDMI Cable Connect one end of the HDMI cable to the back of the monitor and the other end connector to the input device The HDMI cable...

Page 16: ...t Windows If HDMI is not activated you can not hear any sound To activate HDMI sound on your computer 1 Right click on the volume icon in the Windows system tray 2 Click Playback Devices The sound window opens 3 On the Playback tab click the HDMI output audio device that is listed 4 Click Set Default 5 Click Apply 6 Click OK to close the window 8 Chapter 3 Setting Up the Monitor ENWW ...

Page 17: ...one end of the VGA video cable to the back of the monitor and the other end to the VGA video connector on the computer The VGA cable is not included with the monitor Figure 3 4 Connecting the VGA Cable cable not provided ENWW Connecting Monitor Cables 9 ...

Page 18: ...ck or damage to your equipment Do not disable the power cord grounding plug The grounding plug is an important safety feature Plug the power cord into a grounded earthed electrical outlet Be sure that the grounded power outlet you plug the power cord into is easily accessible to the operator and located as close to the equipment as possible A power cord should be routed so that it is not likely to...

Page 19: ...ical outlet WARNING To prevent injury from electrical shock you should do one of the following if a properly grounded electrical outlet is not available 1 You should use an electrical outlet adapter that provides proper grounding 2 You should have a properly grounded electrical outlet installed Figure 3 6 Connecting the Power Cord ENWW Connecting Monitor Cables 11 ...

Page 20: ...High Bandwidth Digital Content Protection HDCP Your monitor supports HDCP and can receive high definition content when using either the HDMI or DVI input High definition content is available in many sources such as Blu ray disc devices or HDTV air or cable broadcasts Your computer graphics card and monitor must both support HDCP to display protected content 12 Chapter 3 Setting Up the Monitor ENWW...

Page 21: ... Status message is displayed for five seconds and the power source LED on the rear of the monitor is green The message shows which input is the current active signal the status of the auto switch source setting On or Off the default source signal the current preset display resolution and the recommended preset display resolution Selecting Video Input Connectors The input connectors are VGA analog ...

Page 22: ...ying pressure to the LCD screen while changing the tilt 1 Face the front of the monitor and hold the base so that you do not topple the monitor while changing the tilt 2 Adjust the tilt by moving the top edge of the monitor either toward or away from you without touching the screen Figure 3 8 Tilt Adjustment 14 Chapter 3 Setting Up the Monitor ENWW ...

Page 23: ... a USB connector on the computer NOTE Use the volume controls on the computer to adjust the speaker volume Figure 3 9 Connect the External Speaker Audio and USB Cables not provided NOTE If you use HDMI to connect to the monitor you must activate HDMI sound by adjusting the setting in Microsoft Windows Refer to instructions in the previous section Connecting the HDMI Cable on page 7 in this chapter...

Page 24: ...ng system documentation for more information NOTE You might need to manually install the digitally signed monitor drivers INF or ICM files from the CD in case of an installation error Refer to the Driver Software Readme file on the CD for instructions in English only Downloading updated drivers from the Internet To download the latest version of drivers and software files from the HP Support site ...

Page 25: ...nds will re enable functionality Using the On Screen Display OSD Use the On Screen Display OSD to adjust the screen image based on your viewing preferences To access the OSD do the following NOTE The OSD is only available if there is at least one active video input selected for viewing on the monitor 1 If the monitor is not already on press the Power button to turn on the monitor 2 To access the O...

Page 26: ...s the screen color The factory default is 6500 K Warm 5000 K Changes to slightly reddish white Standard 6500 K Sets your screen colors to adapt to the color standards used in the image technology industry Cool 9300 K Changes 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...

Page 27: ...sized to fit the screen and maintains proportional image Sharpness Adjusts the screen image to look sharper or softer OverDrive select models Turns OverDrive on or off The factory default is Off Dynamic Contrast Ratio Sets the DCR setting on or off The factory default setting is off DCR automatically adjusts the balance between white and black levels to provide you with an optimal image OSD Contro...

Page 28: ...h time the OSD Main Menu is accessed Select On Off The factory default is On Monitor Status Displays the operating status of the monitor each time the monitor is powered on Select the location at which to display the status Top Middle Bottom Off The factory default is Top DDC CI Support Allows the computer to control some OSD menu features such as Brightness Contrast and Color Temperature Select O...

Page 29: ...ngs Provides the recommended resolution mode and refresh rate for the monitor Serial Number Reports the serial number of the monitor The serial number is needed if contacting HP technical support FW Version Reports the firmware version of the monitor Backlight Hours Reports the total hours of backlight operation Service Support For service support go to www hp com support Factory Reset Returns set...

Page 30: ... seconds to unlock the power button function If the power button is unlocked press and hold the power button for 10 seconds to lock out the power button function Monitor Going to Sleep Indicates the screen display is entering a sleep mode Check Video Cable Indicates a video input cable is not properly connected to the computer or monitor OSD Lockout The OSD can be enabled or disabled by pressing a...

Page 31: ...to normal operating mode The energy saving reduced power state activates if the monitor does not detect either the horizontal sync signal or the vertical sync signal The power saver feature must be activated on your computer for this feature to work Refer to your computer documentation for instructions on setting energy saver features sometimes called power management features NOTE The energy save...

Page 32: ... monitor CyberLink PowerDVD Premium 3D and CyberLink PowerDVD Premium BD 3D for Blu ray TriDef 3D Ignition Game Player NOTE Select computer models may include 3D content on a CD or DVD so you can immediately begin enjoying 3D The monitor supports both 2D and 3D modes 24 Chapter 5 Using 3D Technology ENWW ...

Page 33: ...rs may be more likely than adults to experience these symptoms Do not watch 3D content when you feel sleepy tired or sick Watching 3D with the 3D glasses for an extended period of time may cause a headache or fatigue If you feel headache fatigue or dizziness stop using the 3D glasses and rest Your vision can change to accommodate viewing through the 3D glasses After removing the 3D glasses wait se...

Page 34: ...just the 3D configuration settings for improved stereoscopic 3D viewing The CyberLink PowerDVD software also supports 2D and converts 2D files DVD and Blu ray to 3D For information on using CyberLink PowerDVD refer to the software Help 1 Ensure that your HP 2311gt 3D monitor is connected to your PC as the primary monitor during CyberLink PowerDVD software installation and power on both components ...

Page 35: ... with the monitor and must be purchased separately 1 Ensure that your HP 2311gt 3D monitor is connected to your PC as the primary monitor during TriDef 3D Ignition Game Player software installation and power on both components NOTE For proper TriDef 3D Ignition Game Player software installation the HP 2311gt 3D monitor must be connected as the primary monitor You can change your primary monitor af...

Page 36: ...e sound card Internet connection DVD ROM drive Network card DirectX 9 0c Caring for the 3D Glasses NOTE The 3D glasses are designed to fit over most standard prescription glasses Cleaning the 3D Glasses To remove smudges and lint clean the 3D glasses the cleaning cloth included with the glasses or with a soft damp lint free cloth The cloth can be dampened with mild cleaning agents with less than 1...

Page 37: ...andled with care The 3D glasses should be held by the frame in order to avoid getting fingerprints on the lenses When you are not using the 3D glasses store them in the protective pouch CAUTION To prevent the lenses from cracking never twist or rotate the 3D glasses ENWW Caring for the 3D Glasses 29 ...

Page 38: ...at the computer power is off while connecting the video cable Input Signal Out of Range appears on screen Restart your computer and enter Safe Mode Change your settings to a supported setting see the table in Preset Video Modes on page 35 Restart your computer so that the new settings take effect Picture is fuzzy and has ghosting shadowing problem Adjust the contrast and brightness controls Make s...

Page 39: ...mputer should be turned on The computer graphic card should be snugly seated in its slot Check that the monitor video cable is properly connected to the computer Inspect the monitor video cable and make sure that none of the pins are bent Check that your computer is operational Press the Caps Lock key and observe the Caps Lock LED found on most keyboards The LED should either turn on or off after ...

Page 40: ...anteed to work optimally in any other 3D environment Can I wear my 3D glasses over my prescription glasses Yes The 3D glasses are designed to fit over most prescription glasses If you normally wear glasses when viewing the computer screen keep them on and put the 3D glasses on over your eyewear How do I clean my 3D glasses Use a soft damp lint free cloth to clean your 3D glasses Refer to Caring fo...

Page 41: ...e monitor Have the following information available when you call Monitor model number located on label on back of monitor Monitor serial number located on label on back of monitor or in the OSD display in the Information menu Purchase date on invoice Conditions under which the problem occurred Error messages received Hardware configuration Name and version of hardware and software you are using Lo...

Page 42: ... Graphics Resolution in 3D 1920 x 540 60 Hz Optimum Graphics Resolution in 3D 1920 x 540 60 Hz 3D Glasses 3D Passive FPR Film type Patterned Retarder Glasses Text Mode 720 x 400 Pixel Pitch 0 265 x 0 265 mm Horizontal Frequency 24 to 94 kHz Vertical Frequency 50 to 76 Hz Operating Temperature 5 to 35 C 41 to 95 F Non Operating Temperature 20 to 60 C 4 to 140 F Operating Humidity 20 to 80 Non Opera...

Page 43: ...50 65 29 60 00 9 1920 x 1080 67 50 60 00 Entering User Modes The video controller signal might occasionally call for a mode that is not preset if You are not using a standard graphics adapter You are not using a factory preset mode It this occurs you might need to readjust the parameters of the monitor screen by using the on screen display Your changes can be made to any or all of these factory pr...

Page 44: ...a bright background The first is the more visible of the two A defective subpixel dot defect is less visible than a defective whole pixel and is small and only visible on a specific background To locate defective pixels the monitor should be viewed under normal operating conditions and in normal operating mode at a supported resolution and refresh rate from a distance of approximately 50 cm 16 in ...

Page 45: ... the receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio or television technician for help 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 ope...

Page 46: ...C adapter provided by HP Compliance with these directives implies conformity to applicable harmonized European standards European Norms that are listed in the EU Declaration of Conformity issued by HP for this product or product family and available in English only either within the product documentation or at the following Web site http www hp eu certificates type the product number in the search...

Page 47: ...ved for use in that country The power cord must be rated for the product and for the voltage and current marked on the product s electrical ratings label The voltage and current rating of the cord should be greater than the voltage and current rating marked on the product In addition the cross sectional area of the wire must be a minimum of 0 75 mm or 18 AWG and the length of the cord must be betw...

Page 48: ...RGY STAR qualified computers and displays The default power management settings on ENERGY STAR qualified computers are preset to behave in the following ways when the system is operating on AC power Turn off an external display after 15 minutes of user inactivity Initiate a low power sleep mode for the computer after 30 minutes of user inactivity ENERGY STAR qualified computers exit the low power ...

Page 49: ...ommitted to providing our customers with information about the chemical substances in our products as needed to comply with legal requirements such as REACH Regulation EC No 1907 2006 of the European Parliament and Council A chemical information report for this product can be found at http www hp com go reach HP Recycling Program HP encourages customers to recycle used electronic hardware HP origi...

Page 50: ...ulation EEE Yönetmeliğine Uygundur Ukraine Restriction of Hazardous Substances Обладнання відповідає вимогам Технічного регламенту щодо обмеження використання деяких небезпечних речовин в електричному та електронному обладнані затвердженого постановою Кабінету Міністрів України від 3 грудня 2008 1057 The equipment complies with requirements of the Technical Regulation approved by the Resolution of...

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