Hp LT4200 42 inch Professional LCD HDTV User Manual

HP HDTV User’s GuideHP LT4700 47-Inch LCD High-Definition TelevisionHP LT4200 42-Inch LCD High-Definition TelevisionHP LT3700 37-Inch LCD High-Definit

x HP HDTV User’s GuideStarting the Setup Wizard ... 42Changing the Input Labels ... 42Returning to

Getting to Know Your TVGetting to Know Your TV 1Getting to Know Your TVThank you for purchasing an HP LCD High-Definition Television. All HP high-defi

2 HP HDTV User’s GuideIdentifying Items in the BoxTelevision with stand attachedOr, for select models: Television panel (stand detached) TV stand (t

Getting to Know Your TVGetting to Know Your TV 3Locating TV Controls and ConnectorsThe TV contains controls (indicators and buttons), and connectors.T

4 HP HDTV User’s GuideTV connectorsThe connectors are located on the rear of the TV. TV connectors shown in the following figure are on the left side,

Getting to Know Your TVGetting to Know Your TV 5 TV (rear) Description ANT/Cable InConnect a coaxial cable from an off-air antenna or cable signal so

6 HP HDTV User’s GuideCleaningCleaning precautionsUnplug the TV before cleaning the screen.The TV screen has a special antiglare coating. Using solven

Setting Up the TVSetting Up the TV 7 8 8Setting Up the TVHP recommends professional installation from an authorized installer to ensure maximum enjoym

8 HP HDTV User’s GuideLifting the TVThe TV is heavy; be sure to use ergonomically correct lifting procedures when moving the TV.Due to the size and we

Setting Up the TVSetting Up the TV 95Holding the assembled stand by the base with the rear facing up towards you, place the stand into the bottom of t

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10 HP HDTV User’s GuideConnecting to the TVSet up the TV by connecting cables and connecting the AC power cord.Choosing the AV connection to useWhen c

Setting Up the TVSetting Up the TV 11The procedures that follow describe how to connect optional equipment for each type of AV connection, including t

12 HP HDTV User’s GuideConnecting the cable TV or air broadcast antennaUse standard 75-ohm coaxial cable to connect a ground antenna or cable TV input

Setting Up the TVSetting Up the TV 13 Standard Definition Input: Connect an S-Video cable, or a composite video cable, and left-right audio cables fr

14 HP HDTV User’s Guide 2 Connect the cables to the set-top box.3 Turn on the set-top box.4 Connect power to the TV; see “Connecting power to the TV”

Setting Up the TVSetting Up the TV 15Connecting a digital, high-definition DVD player or other equipment by using a DVI cableThe DVI-D cable, DVI-to-H

16 HP HDTV User’s Guide1 Connect an S-Video cable, or a composite video cable, by using the AV Input connector sets on the rear of the TV: 1: S-Vid o

Setting Up the TVSetting Up the TV 17To connect a PC by using the PC Input connectors:1 Connect the PC or source equipment video cable (VGA cable prov

18 HP HDTV User’s Guide1 Connect the external sound system to the TV: For a digital connection, connect an optical audio cable to the Audio Output Di

Turning On the TVTurning On the TV 19Turning On the TVTurning the TV On and OffThe TV has a Power button on the right side of the panel. You can also

iiiImportant SafeguardsWARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. CAUTION: RISK OF E

20 HP HDTV User’s GuideUsing the First-Time Setup WizardInitial SetupWhen you turn on the TV for the first time, a first-time Setup Wizard guides you

Operating the TVOperating the TV 21Operating the TVUsing the Remote ControlThe remote control operates the TV. To use the remote control, point the re

22 HP HDTV User’s GuideIdentifying the remote control buttonsABCDENOPFGHQRSIJTKLMUSourceInfoLastCh+Ch-SAPMTSSoundPictureMenuAspectCC Sleep Fav14723568

Operating the TVOperating the TV 23HVolumePress a Volume button to increase (or decrease) the sound level.IMutePress Mute to turn sound off or on.JCCP

24 HP HDTV User’s GuideAdjusting the VolumeTo increase or decrease the sound, press: The remote control Volume buttons. OrThe TV Volume buttons. Th

Operating the TVOperating the TV 25The first time you open the favorites list, or after using the Setup Wizard or Auto Scan in the onscreen display Ch

26 HP HDTV User’s GuideChanging the View by Using the Aspect ButtonPress the Aspect button on the remote control to select an option for the dimension

Operating the TVOperating the TV 27Turning On CaptionsPress the CC button on the remote control to select the caption option: On: Turns on captions.

28 HP HDTV User’s GuideAdjusting the TV SettingsUse the onscreen display to adjust the picture, audio, and other settings. For more information, see “

Changing the TV SettingsChanging the TV Settings 29Changing the TV SettingsYou can change the TV settings by using the onscreen display (OSD) menus.Us

iv HP HDTV User’s GuideINFORMATIONThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15

30 HP HDTV User’s GuideYou operate the OSD menus by using the buttons on the remote control or the TV; refer to the previous tables for descriptions o

Changing the TV SettingsChanging the TV Settings 31Using the Picture MenuThe Picture menu controls the look of the image on the screen for the selecte

32 HP HDTV User’s GuideUsing the Audio MenuThe Audio menu sets the sound levels, the mode for the digital audio output signal, and sound items.Adjusti

Changing the TV SettingsChanging the TV Settings 33Input sourceAudio output at TV speakers (Audio menu/Speaker: On)Audio output at Digital (Optical) c

34 HP HDTV User’s GuideUsing the Channel MenuIf you skipped the Setup Wizard, or if the initial setup did not find all the available channels, use the

Changing the TV SettingsChanging the TV Settings 35Using the PasswordThe Parental (Control) menu enables you to use a password to protect certain sett

36 HP HDTV User’s GuideVoluntary movie rating system (MPAA)In the Parental (Control) menu, highlight MPAA, and then press OK. Adjust the item.The sett

Changing the TV SettingsChanging the TV Settings 37US TV RatingIn the Parental (Control) menu, highlight US TV Rating, and then press OK. Adjust the i

38 HP HDTV User’s GuideCanadian rating systemsThe TV rating systems in Canada are based on the Canadian Radio-Television and Telecommunications Commis

Changing the TV SettingsChanging the TV Settings 39Canadian French ratingTemporarily releasing a blocked programWhen the parental controls rating bloc

vImportant Safety InstructionsElectricity is used to perform many useful functions, but it can also cause personal injuries and property damage if imp

40 HP HDTV User’s GuideUsing the Setup MenuYou can use the Setup menu to set time and closed caption options, select the language for the OSD menus, s

Changing the TV SettingsChanging the TV Settings 41Using the Caption (Closed Caption) MenuCaption menuYou can use the Caption (Closed Caption) menu to

42 HP HDTV User’s GuideThe defaults for closed caption may be specified by the broadcasting station.Using the Style optionThe Style option sets the ap

Changing the TV Settings 43To change an input label by using the remote control:1 Press the Menu button to open the OSD. The available menus appear as

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Finding Answers to QuestionsFinding Answers to Questions 45Finding Answers to QuestionsUnderstanding TV TermsWhat are analog TV, digital TV, and high-

46 HP HDTV User’s GuideWhat is variable aspect ratio?The aspect ratio describes the relationship of screen width to screen height. Standard TV signals

Finding Answers to QuestionsFinding Answers to Questions 47Identifying Cable UsageThe following table lists all of the cable types that are available

48 HP HDTV User’s GuideCoaxial antenna RF or coaxial used for antennas or cable connections. Often used with a cable or a satellite decoder (set-top b

SpecificationsSpecifications 49SpecificationsDisplayTV panel TFT LCD televisionDimensions in inches (mm) HP LT4700: W: 44.4 (1128), H: 31.7 (804

vi HP HDTV User’s Guide21 Servicing: The user should not attempt to service the appliance beyond that described in the operating instructions. All oth

50 HP HDTV User’s GuideResponse time (typical) HP LT4700: 6 msHP LT4200: 8 msHP LT3700: 6 msHP LT3200: 8 msPanel life Up to 60,000 hoursAudio 10 watt

SpecificationsSpecifications 51ConnectorsDigital High Definition Input HDMI input (Type A) connectors with HDCP: HDMI 1 (with HDMI Audio In L and R)

52 HP HDTV User’s GuideAll specifications represent the typical specifications provided by HP’s component manufacturers; actual performance may vary e

TroubleshootingTroubleshooting 53TroubleshootingRefer to this section if you have startup, viewing, picture, sound, or remote control problems with yo

54 HP HDTV User’s GuideThere is no power. Press the Power button on the remote control. If the Power light on the TV is on (blue), press the Power b

TroubleshootingTroubleshooting 55Viewing questionsPicture quality questionsSymptom RemedyI get a poor picture with video signal input. Check the follo

56 HP HDTV User’s GuideRemote control questionsSymptom RemedyThe remote control does not work. Check the following, and try the proposed solution: Ma

vii Outdoor Antenna Grounding—If an outside antenna is connected to the television equipment, be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide

viii HP HDTV User’s GuideImportant InformationThe TV must be serviced by an authorized service technician. The TV is not user-serviceable.Changes can

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