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hp L1520/hp L1720/hp L1820 LCD Monitor

What the hp L1520 Monitor Offers

What the hp L1520 Monitor Offers

The HP L1520 monitor is a liquid crystal display (LCD) 15-inch, high 
resolution, multi-synchronous color monitor. Multi-synchronous means 
that the monitor can be used with a range of video modes. It is 
optimized for use with all HP computers.

The HP L1520 monitor has the following features:

•  A 15-inch LCD; thin film transistor (TFT) with an anti-glare, hard 

coated surface

•  Support of video modes up to 1024 x 768 at a 75 Hz refresh rate
•  Analog/Digital interface: a VGA (analog) and a DVI-D (digital) 

connector enables connection to up to two computers at the same 
time.

Full scan TFT screen that 

gives edge-to-edge image

Menu

Right Browse/Contrast

Auto/Select

Anti-glare surface

On/Off

Status LED indicator

Slim and space-saving

Left Browse/Brightness

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Summary of Contents for L1520 - 15 Inch LCD Monitor

Page 1: ...64 and P4829 15 inch LCD monitor 15 inch viewable image 17 inch LCD monitor 17 inch viewable image and 18 inch LCD monitor 18 inch viewable image user s guide www hp com go monitorsupport front fm Page i Monday December 10 2001 3 55 PM ...

Page 2: ...Install the Drivers Adjusting the Monitor Using the Monitor Troubleshooting LCD Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy for the hp L1520 Monitor LCD Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy for the hp L1720 Monitor LCD Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy for the hp L1820 Monitor Technical Specifications for the hp L1520 Monitor Technical Specifications for the hp L1720 Monitor Technical Specifications for the hp L1...

Page 3: ...assumes no responsibility for the use or reliability of its software on equipment that is not furnished by HP These documents contain proprietary information that is protected by copyright All rights are reserved No part of these documents may be photocopied reproduced or translated to another language without the prior written consent of HP Hewlett Packard France Business Desktops Division Grenob...

Page 4: ...connect any cables or install the HP monitor refer to the above safety instructions Also refer to the set up poster and the documentation included with the PC and the video adapter to ensure this equipment is correctly installed For your safety always connect equipment to a grounded wall outlet Always use a power cord with a properly grounded plug such as the one provided with the equipment or one...

Page 5: ... equipment properly With that in mind we have developed some setup and use recommendations based on established ergonomic principles for you to follow These recommendations can be found in the online version of the Working in Comfort guide which is preloaded on the hard disk of your HP computer They can also be found on the HP Working in Comfort Web site at www hp com ergo along with other informa...

Page 6: ...s The HP L1520 monitor has the following features A 15 inch LCD thin film transistor TFT with an anti glare hard coated surface Support of video modes up to 1024 x 768 at a 75 Hz refresh rate Analog Digital interface a VGA analog and a DVI D digital connector enables connection to up to two computers at the same time Full scan TFT screen that gives edge to edge image Menu Right Browse Contrast Aut...

Page 7: ... partner HP has determined that this product meets ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency Low power consumption Compliance with stringent Swedish Low Emissions guidelines TCO 99 Plug and Play capability compliant with VESA DDC standard version 3 revision 1 at level DDC 2B version 1 that enables the monitor to identify itself to suitably equipped HP computers Slot for security lock Monitor ba...

Page 8: ... the hp L1520 Monitor Offers On selected models only Multimedia base with stereo speakers Includes audio and microphone cables Height adjustment facility Pivot enabled to provide portrait landscape option l15_7_820 fm Page 7 Tuesday June 11 2002 12 39 PM ...

Page 9: ...multi synchronous color monitor Multi synchronous means that the monitor can be used with a range of video modes It is optimized for use with all HP computers Auto Select Full scan TFT screen that gives edge to edge graphics Anti glare surface Menu On Off Status LED indicator Right Browse Contrast Left Browse Brightness Slim and space saving l15_7_820 fm Page 8 Tuesday June 11 2002 12 39 PM ...

Page 10: ...tor s pedestal on page 21 Power management system VESA1 standard controlled from suitably equipped HP computers to automatically reduce the power consumption of the monitor NOTE As an ENERGY STAR partner HP has determined that this product meets ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency Compliance with stringent Swedish Low Emissions guidelines TCO 99 Plug and Play capability compliant with VES...

Page 11: ...20 Monitor Offers 10 English On selected models only Multimedia base with stereo speakers Includes audio and microphone cables Height adjustment facility Pivot enabled to provide portrait landscape option l15_7_820 fm Page 10 Tuesday June 11 2002 12 39 PM ...

Page 12: ...multi synchronous color monitor Multi synchronous means that the monitor can be used with a range of video modes It is optimized for use with all HP computers Auto Select Full scan TFT screen that gives edge to edge graphics Anti glare surface Menu On Off Status LED indicator Right Browse Contrast Left Browse Brightness Slim and space saving l15_7_820 fm Page 11 Tuesday June 11 2002 12 39 PM ...

Page 13: ...rd controlled from suitably equipped HP computers to automatically reduce the power consumption of the monitor NOTE As an ENERGY STAR partner HP has determined that this product meets ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency Compliance with stringent Swedish Low Emissions guidelines TCO 99 Plug and Play capability compliant with VESA DDC standard version 3 revision 1 at the levels DDC 2B versi...

Page 14: ...ck for the following items If they are missing or damaged consult your retailer immediately 1 liquid crystal display LCD 1 power cord 1 DC adapter with an attached DC cable 1 video cable VGA 1 video cable DVI D selected models only 2 audio cables selected models only 1 Quick User s Guide 1 warranty booklet 1 CD ROM disc l15_7_820 fm Page 13 Tuesday June 11 2002 12 39 PM ...

Page 15: ...beginning of this manual Refer also to the documentation that came with the computer to ensure this equipment is correctly installed Connecting two computers to the monitor The LCD monitor has two video signal connectors on the rear panel one analog VGA and one digital DVI D This allows you to connect the monitor to up to two computers at the same time When two computers are connected you need to ...

Page 16: ...listed below to connect the cables to the LCD monitor CAUTION This monitor is equipped with an auto sensing power supply for voltage ranges 100 240 V AC 50 60 Hz Use the monitor with the supplied DC adapter only Depending on the model that you have the back of your monitor will look like picture a or b K K a b l15_7_820 fm Page 15 Tuesday June 11 2002 12 39 PM ...

Page 17: ...and a DVI D connector and come with a VGA cable Some models also come with a DVI D cable Using both video connectors you can connect this monitor to up to two computers at the same time 3 Selected models only Plug the audio cable into the correct connectors on the computer Connect the green plug to the Audio Out connector and the pink plug to the Microphone connector on the computer VGA cable VGA ...

Page 18: ...imum setting on both the audio base and on the PC or keyboard if the keyboard has a volume control feature NOTE For the best performance and sound range of the monitor use the keyboard for the primary volume control and use the audio base as a secondary volume control 7 Turn on the main power source for example a surge protector and then turn on the power switch for both the computer and the monit...

Page 19: ...ecurity lock cable The cable can be attached to a slot located on the rear of the monitor NOTE The security lock is not an HP accessory It cannot be ordered from HP Contact your retailer for more information To secure the monitor 1 Insert the lock in the slot located on the rear of the monitor 2 Turn the key to lock the cable to the monitor 3 Remove the key and store it in a safe place Slot for lo...

Page 20: ...monitor can be rotated to either a landscape or portrait position 1 Tilt the lower part of the monitor upwards 2 Rotate the monitor clockwise until the monitor controls are on the left side 3 Firmly push the lower part of the monitor downwards to secure it in the new position To rotate your display you need to install the Pivot software the trial version is supplied with your monitor s CD ROM docu...

Page 21: ...additional devices can be connected to the monitor On the side of the audio base the monitor has one headphone connector and one microphone connector You can use these connectors to connect various compatible devices Black Headphone connector Pink Microphone connector Microphone connector Headphone connector Volume control l15_7_820 fm Page 20 Tuesday June 11 2002 12 39 PM ...

Page 22: ...or on a wall NOTE The VESA Wall Mount is not an HP accessory It cannot be ordered from HP Contact your reseller for more information CAUTION The LCD monitor is fragile 1 Place the monitor on a flat clean surface CAUTION Be careful not to trap your fingers when carrying out step 2 2 Pull the plastic casing tabs apart a then lift off the casing b as shown in the pictures below a a b l15_7_820 fm Pag...

Page 23: ...p L1820 LCD Monitor Removing your monitor s pedestal 22 English 3 Unscrew the metal fixing 4 Lift the pedestal from the monitor 5 The monitor can now be mounted on a wall l15_7_820 fm Page 22 Tuesday June 11 2002 12 39 PM ...

Page 24: ...e drivers may not be preinstalled and you may need to install the drivers from the CD ROM disc that came with the monitor You can also download the latest version of a driver from the HP Monitors Support web site at www hp com go monitorsupport Windows 95 and 98 Users 1 Click on Start select Settings then click Control Panel 2 Double click on Display 3 Click on the Settings tab 4 Click on Advanced...

Page 25: ...ick Next 8 Select the recommended option and click Next 9 Select the Specify a Location box 10 Find and open the inf file on the CD ROM disc in the root directory and click OK 11 Click Next to install the selected monitor driver The operating system and your HP monitor are now set up to work together for the best performance If the installation procedure of the monitor driver for the Windows 95 Wi...

Page 26: ...ged If the graphic card has been changed If the monitor is connected to a different computer After using the Mode Recall function See To use Mode Recall on page 35 NOTE For best performance it is recommended that you select a video mode of 1024 x 768 60 Hz for the HP L1520 monitor and1280 x 1024 60 Hz for the HP L1720 and L1820 monitors Using the monitor controls There are five controls that perfo...

Page 27: ...ger Left Browse Brightness Shortcut to Brightness setting screen Navigates through setting option icons and adjusts settings Right Browse Contrast Shortcut to Contrast setting screen Navigates through setting option icons and adjusts settings Select Auto only when the VGA input is selected Performs an auto adjustment which will optimize the image quality Acts as an Enter Select key to select setti...

Page 28: ...Manager 2 Press a Browse button to navigate through the setting option icons see the setting options table on the next page 3 When the menu option you want is selected press the Select button to open the setting screen for that option 4 Adjust the setting using the onscreen instructions that follow 5 To exit Display Manager press the Menu button Setting Options The icons at the top of the On Scree...

Page 29: ...ence between the light and dark areas Brightness Adjusts the brightness OSD Manager OSD stands for on screen display manager Adjusts the position timeout and notification features of the Display Manager window Mode Recall Resets the display to original factory settings for color brightness phase and clock Backlight Info Shows the status of the light behind the panel Serial Number Shows the serial ...

Page 30: ...t appear in digital mode Horizontal Position Vertical Position Clock Phase Contrast or Brightness settings To change Horizontal Position Vertical Position Clock Phase Contrast or Brightness settings 1 Open the setting screen you want to adjust See Using the On Screen Display Manager OSD on page 27 2 Press the Browse buttons to adjust the setting The setting is automatically saved as you adjust it ...

Page 31: ...signals and pressing the right Browse button increases the frequency If horizontal bars appear on your screen you can reduce or eliminate them using the Phase function In the Phase screen pressing the left Browse button decreases the phase of the VGA signal sampling and pressing the right Browse button increases the phase If the display seems too sharp you can adjust the contrast setting In the Co...

Page 32: ...st pattern on the CD ROM provided access the OSD menu and manually adjust the clock and phase first then the horizontal vertical position Color settings To change Color settings If the color of your display is not satisfactory you can alter the color settings Open the Color settings screen See Using the On Screen Display Manager OSD on page 27 Four options appear Bluish White Reddish and User Blui...

Page 33: ...ting for the color 5 Press the Browse buttons to change the color value The value is automatically saved as you change it 6 Press the Menu key to exit the setting screen To reset the color settings If you adjust a color value and the result is unsatisfactory you can choose to keep the color values as they were before any adjustments were made by selecting EXIT WITHOUT SAVE and pressing the Menu ke...

Page 34: ...d OSD function allows you to protect the OSD settings 1 You will be prompted to type a password Type 040990 2 Use the browse buttons to select Yes to protect an OSD and No to deactivate the Protected OSD function 3 Press the Menu button to exit the setting screen To adjust OSD Timeout You can set the OSD Display Manager screen to turn off automatically when you are not using it 1 Press the Browse ...

Page 35: ...on the OSD screen The setting is automatically saved as you adjust it 2 When the screen is in the horizontal position you want press the Menu button to exit the setting screen To adjust OSD V Position You can adjust the vertical position of the OSD Display Manager screen 1 Press the Browse buttons to position the OSD screen The setting is automatically saved as you adjust it 2 When the screen is i...

Page 36: ...0 000 hours At some point after the maximum usage time of the backlight has been exceeded you may notice a decrease in brightness of up to 50 At this point the backlight needs to be replaced to restore full brightness WARNING The backlight can be replaced only by a trained technician Please contact the HP Support Center for assistance Do not attempt to replace the light yourself NOTE Do not use a ...

Page 37: ...fo screen shows whether the current video input mode is analog 1 or digital 2 shows the current resolution and refresh rate and shows how many User settings you have changed and how many preset settings have not been changed To view Mode Info 1 Open the Mode Info setting screen See Using the On Screen Display Manager OSD on page 27 The Video Input mode the resolution and refresh rate and the numbe...

Page 38: ...e 27 2 Press the Browse buttons to switch between Input 1 analog and Input 2 digital 3 Press the Select button to confirm the new setting A confirmation screen is displayed 4 Press the Menu button to exit the setting screen Language of On Screen Display Manager You can choose to view the On screen Display Manager in English German French Italian or Spanish To change the language of Display Manager...

Page 39: ...ing mode Adjust the Contrast and Brightness through the onscreen display or the control buttons Check that the video cable has no bent pins Connect the monitor to another computer to determine if there is a problem with the computer rather than the monitor Picture is fuzzy Adjust the monitor using the Auto Adjustment function See Auto Adjustment function on page 30 If you are running the Windows 9...

Page 40: ... factory colors setting See To use Mode Recall on page 35 Adjust the RGB red green and blue colors See To change Color settings on page 31 Picture is not centered Adjust the monitor using the Auto Adjustment function See Auto Adjustment function on page 30 No sound selected models only Make sure that the DC cable is properly connected to the base of the monitor Make sure the main power supply is t...

Page 41: ...rk background or it is always off a dark spot on a bright background The first is the more visible of the two A defective sub pixel dot defect is less visible than a defective whole pixel and is small and only visible on a specific background The HP D5063 display does not have more than 10 total sub pixel defects 5 defective red sub pixels 5 defective green sub pixels 5 defective blue sub pixels N...

Page 42: ...ays off a dark spot on a bright background The first is the more visible of the two A defective sub pixel dot defect is less visible than a defective whole pixel and is small and only visible on a specific background The HP D5064 display does not have more than 10 total dot defects 7 defective red sub pixels 7 defective green sub pixels 7 defective blue sub pixels No more than two adjacent less th...

Page 43: ...s off a dark spot on a bright background The first is the more visible of the two A defective sub pixel dot defect is less visible than a defective whole pixel and is small and only visible on a specific background The HP P4829 display does not have more than 7 total dot defects 7 defective red sub pixels 7 defective green sub pixels 7 defective blue sub pixels No more than two adjacent less than ...

Page 44: ...DC Adapter Input Rating 100 240 V auto range 2 A max Output Rating 12 V 4 16 A 4 16 A Frequency 50 60 Hz Base Unit Input Voltage 12 V Input Current 2 5 A 2 5 A Power Consumption Operating mode 26 W max Sleep mode 3 2 W 3 2 W Operating Environment Temperature 5 C to 40 C Humidity 20 RH through 85 RH without condensation Storage Environment Temperature 20 C to 60 C Humidity 8 RH through 85 RH withou...

Page 45: ... Source AC DC Adapter Input Rating 100 240 V auto range 2 A max Output Rating 12 V 4 16 A 4 16 A Frequency 50 60 Hz Base Unit Input Voltage 12 V Input Current 3 5 A 3 5 A Power Consumption Operating mode 45 W max Sleep mode 2 3 W 2 3 W Operating Environment Temperature 10 C to 35 C Humidity 20 RH through 80 RH without condensation Storage Environment Temperature 10 C to 60 C Humidity 8 RH through ...

Page 46: ...e AC DC Adapter Input Rating 100 200 V auto range 1 5 A 1 5 A max Output Rating 12 V 5 8 A 5 8 A Frequency 50 60 Hz Base Unit Input Voltage 12 V Output Voltage 4 2 A 4 2 A Power Consumption Operating mode 49 W max Sleep mode 2 5 W 2 5 W Operating Environment Temperature 10 C to 35 C Humidity 20 RH through 80 RH without condensation Storage Environment Temperature 10 C to 60 C Humidity 8 RH through...

Page 47: ...y Use a soft brush or cloth to clean the audio base multimedia models only Clean the screen with isopropyl alcohol or ethyl alcohol diluted with water 1 1 to prevent damage to the screen s anti glare coating To clean the screen 1 Turn off the monitor and remove the power plug pull the plug not the cable 2 Soak a soft gauze cloth with isopropyl alcohol or ethyl alcohol diluted with water 1 1 and ge...

Page 48: ...e HP has a product take back program in several countries The collected equipment is sent to one of HP s recycling facilities in Europe or the USA As many parts as possible are reused The remainder is recycled Special care is taken with batteries and other potentially toxic substances these are reduced to harmless components through a special chemical process If you require more details about HP s...

Page 49: ...hp L1520 hp L1720 hp L1820 LCD Monitor Regulatory Information 48 English Regulatory Information September 2001 l15_7_820 fm Page 48 Tuesday June 11 2002 12 39 PM ...

Page 50: ...he equipment off and on the user is encouraged to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the distance between the equipment and the receiver Connect the equipment to an outlet on a different circuit to the one the receiver is connected to Consult your dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Safety Warning ...

Page 51: ...lectronics products This product meets the requirements for the TCO 99 scheme which provides for an international environmental and quality 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 Nati...

Page 52: ...ct on the environment for example acidic and climate influencing emissions radioactive waste it is vital to save energy Electronics equipment in offices is often left running continuously and thereby consumes a lot of energy What does the environmental labeling involve The environmental demands have been developed by Svenska Naturskyddsforeningen The Swedish Society for Nature Conservation These d...

Page 53: ...ng bromine or chloride and the PCBs are suspected of giving rise to severe health effects including reproductive damage in fish eating birds and mammals due to the bio accumulative 1 processes Flame retardants have been found in human blood and researchers fear that disturbances in foetus development may occur The relevant TCO 99 demand requires that plastic components weighing more than 25 grams ...

Page 54: ...ns The relevant TCO 99 requirement states that neither CFCs nor HCFCs may be used during the manufacture and assembly of the product CFCs freons are sometimes used for washing printed circuit boards CFCs break down ozone and thereby damage the ozone layer in the stratosphere causing increased reception on earth of ultraviolet light with e g increased risks of skin cancer malignant melanoma as a co...

Page 55: ...r replace your product to the condition as warranted you will be entitled to a refund in the amount of the product purchase price upon prompt return of the product to your authorized HP dealer or other HP designate Unless otherwise stated or agreed upon in writing with HP all hardware components must be returned for refund with the entire system process unit HP software is covered by the HP Softwa...

Page 56: ...utside of the published operating specifications for the product e improper site preparation or maintenance or f such other exclusions as may be expressly set forth in this Warranty Statement HP MAKES NO OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTY WHETHER WRITTEN OR ORAL WITH RESPECT TO THIS PRODUCT TO THE EXTENT ALLOWED BY APPLICABLE LOCAL LAW ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOS...

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