HP Ld4700 User Guide

Connecting to External Devices
Connecting to the Computer
1.Be sure the monitor, computer and all attached devices are turned off.
2.Connect the signal input cable:
a.For analog operation, connect the VGA (D-sub) signal cable to the RGB IN (1) connector
on the rear of the monitor and the other end to the VGA connector (2) on the computer.
NOTE:If connecting to a Mac computer, use the standard Macintosh adapter (3).
Figure 3-16  Connecting the VGA Signal Cable
b.For digital operation, connect the HDMI to...

4.Connect the AC power cord to the power connector (1) on the rear of the monitor and the other
end to an electrical outlet (2).
WARNING!To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to the equipment:
• Do not disable the power cord grounding feature. The grounding plug is an important safety
feature.
• Plug the power cord in a grounded (earthed) outlet that is easily accessible at all times.
• Disconnect power from the product by unplugging the power cord from the electrical outlet.
For your safety, do...

Press the INPUT button on the remote control to select the input signal. Press the SET button to
save your change.
Or, press the SOURCE button on the back side of the monitor panel. Press the AUTO/SET
button to save your change.
a.When connecting with a VGA signal input cable, select the RGB PC from the Input menu.
b.When connecting with a HDMI to DVI signal input cable, select HDMI/DVI from the Input
menu.
NOTE:If connecting two computers, connect the signal cables (HDMI to DVI and VGA) to each...

A security cable provision is available on the rear of the monitor to help prevent theft. The cable and
lock are available separate and can be purchased from HP.
Figure 3-22  VESA Mounting Holes
Connecting Video Input
1.Connect the video cable (not included) as shown in the following illustration, and then connect
the power cable.
a.When connecting with a BNC cable (1), connect the input terminal to the monitor and VCR/
DVD receiver.
b.When connecting with an S-Video cable (2), connect the S-Video input...

Press the INPUT button on the remote control to select the input signal. Press the SET button to
save your change.
Or, press the SOURCE button on the back side of the monitor panel. Press the AUTO/SET
button to save your change.
a.When connecting with a BNC cable, select AV from the Input menu.
b.When connecting with an S-Video cable, select AV from the Input menu.
NOTE:When the BNC cable is connected simultaneously with S-Video cable, the S-Video
input has a priority.
Connecting Component Input...

Connecting HDMI Input (480p/720p/1080i/1080p)
HDMI supports High Definition Input and HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection). Some
devices require HDCP in order to display HD signals.
1.Connect the video/audio cable (not included) as shown in the following illustration, and then
connect the power cord.
(1) Connect an HDMI to DVI signal cable and RCA-PC audio cable to the monitor and VCR/
DVD/Set-top box
(2) Connecting an HDMI signal cable to the monitor and DVR/DVD/Set-top box
Figure 3-25...

Watching AV Outputs
When using AV input, you can connect the AV Out to other monitors. Connect the BNC cable (1) and
audio cable (2) to the video/TV (3) and to the monitor (4).
Figure 3-26  Connecting AV Out
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4 Operating the Monitor
Software and Utilities
The CD that comes with the monitor contains files that you can install on the computer to enhance the
performance of the monitor.
●HP monitor driver software, which automatically detects the computers Microsoft Operating
System and installs the corresponding .INF (Information) and .ICM (Image Color Matching)
driver files that are used to configure the HP monitor
●Auto-adjustment pattern utility to optimize the display
PDF Complete is supplied on this CD and...

Installing the .INF and .ICM Files
After you determine that you need to update, you can install the .INF and .ICM files from the CD or
download them.
Installing from the CD
To install the .INF and .ICM files on the computer from the CD:
1.Insert the CD in the computer CD-ROM drive. The CD menu is displayed.
2.View the Monitor Driver Software Readme file.
3.Select Install Monitor Driver Software.
4.Follow the on-screen instructions.
5.Ensure that the proper resolution and refresh rates appear in the...

Component Function
1 Source Toggles between video inputs:
●AV - Composite Video, S-Video
●Component1 - HDTV, DVD
●Component2 - HDTV, DVD
●RGB PC - VGA or 15-pin D-Sub analog signal
●HDMI/DVI - Digital signal
2 Menu Opens or closes the OSD (On-screen Display) menu screen.
3 OSD Select/Adjust buttons Selects an OSD menu icon or adjusts the settings in the OSD screen.
▼ ▲ Adjusts up and down
◄ ► Adjusts the volume
4 Auto/Set When OSD window is closed, activates the auto adjustment feature to optimize
the...