HP LD4730 User Manual

HP LD4730 and LD4730GLCD Ultra-slim Bezel Digital SignageDisplaysUser Guide

Accessories●Software and documentation CD●Remote control●Power cord●DisplayPort cable●RGB (VGA) cable●External infrared sensor●Infrared daisy chain ca

2 Safety and maintenance guidelinesImportant safety informationA power cord is included with the display. If another cord is used, use only a power so

●Be sure the total ampere rating of the products connected to the outlet does not exceed thecurrent rating of the electrical outlet, and the total amp

Cleaning the LD47301. Turn off the display and unplug the power cord from the back of the unit.2. Dust the display by wiping the screen and the cabine

3 Setting up the displayThe display offers multiple connections for video and audio input. Analog video is input through theVGA port, while digital vi

Identifying display componentsThe major components of the display and their functions are shown here.Figure 3-1 Display components1137654223Table 3-1

Connecting the speakers (sold separately)1. Mount the speakers onto the display.Figure 3-2 Mounting the speakers2. Use the four Taptite D3 x 12 mm (0

Display control panelThis picture shows the controls on the back of the display. For details on using them, see Navigatingwith the control panel on pa

Identifying remote control buttonsFigure 3-6 Remote control buttonsMUTEINPUTDELmnowxyzghidefabctuvSpaceMENUINFOEXITENTER1VGApqrsVOL+VOLPSMjklVOEColor

Label Function DescriptionINFO Information Invokes the Information option of the OSD menu.MENU Menu/Select Invokes the On-Screen-Display main menu, in

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Mounting a single display on a stand (Sold Separately)The stand kit is an optional accessory available from HP. It allows you to mount a single displa

23123441To frame a single display, attach the top rail to the top of the display with three of the large (M4 x 10mm) screws provided. The rail overlap

Framing a group of displays is similar to framing a single display except that you will use some of thestraight connectors to cover the gap between ad

Securing the displaySecurity cable provision—To help prevent theft, a security cable provision is available on the rear ofthe display. The cable and l

Label Function1 AC-IN Receives the power cord.2 AC SWITCH Turns off or on power to entire device, controller as well as screen.3 LINE-IN For an audio

2. Put the master power switch (2) into the ON (|) position.Figure 3-18 Turn On Power Switch3. If you will be using the VGA input for video, and you

4. If you will be employing the HP external speakers, the bare speaker wire should be connected tothe matching color coded speaker connector for the R

7. If you will be using analog video, plug the VGA cable into the VGA input connector (7). Since theVGA connection does not transmit audio, you may ne

9. If you will be connecting the display to a network, plug your CAT-5 network cable into theEthernet port (11).Figure 3-26 EthernetThe Ethernet cabl

Figure 3-27 Connecting the Ethernet cable1 2310. If you want to use the external IR sensor, plug it into the IR-IN jack (12). The external sensormake

About this guideThis guide provides information on setting up the display, installing drivers, using the On-ScreenDisplay menu, troubleshooting, and t

11. If you want to connect this display to another in an IR daisy chain, plug the included IR DaisyChain cable into the IR-OUT jack (13). The free end

Figure 3-31 Extended desktopThe displays may be treated by an application as though there were up to 12 individual displaysconnected to 12 graphic ad

Connecting multiple displays with Tile ModeThe recommended cable routing for daisy chain in Tile Mode is to start with the upper left display andconne

Figure 3-34 Multiple displays with tile modeFigure 3-35 Daisy chain connection – DisplayPortDisplay InDisplay OutDisplay InDisplay OutDisplay InDisp

If using a Network connection, just attach each display to a network hub or access point using aCAT-5 cable, and HP Network Sign Manager will locate e

After installing the cables, ensure that the power switch on all displays is in the on position (|). Turningthe Power Switch ON does not turn the disp

The distances of each hole to the edges of the display are shown in Technical specificationson page 55. The weight for your model can be found there a

●If access to the back of the display will be difficult, you can attach all cables to each displaybefore installation on the wall mount and turn the m

3. Select Install display driver software.4. Follow the on-screen instructions.5. Ensure that the proper resolution and refresh rates appear in the Wi

4 Operating the displayThe display can be operated with the infrared remote control, with the control panel buttons, orremotely by any network connect

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Controlling displays with IR Daisy ChainThe LD4730/LD4730G provides the capability of using IR Daisy Chain to enable selectable control ofthe displays

Menu Setting FunctionA Monitor ID ID number assigned to the display in the SET MONITOR ID DialogB IR Daisy Chain Monitor ID Enter the ID number of th

After a short period of time, the Lock message will disappear from the displays. At any time, you maypress the INFO button on the IR remote control an

To put the display into low power mode, press the power ( ) button. Press it again to restore fullpower.The buttons can be disabled by pressing the le

Icon Menu Function descriptionColor Calibration Launch the color calibration process.Tile Mode Set or change the tiling options when this display is o

Level 1 Menu Level 2 Menu Level 3 Menu Description Resolution Auto — allows the display to choose any supported resolutionthat matches the input si

Level 1 Menu Level 2 Menu Level 3 Menu Description Treble Adjust treble 0 – 100.The default setting is 50. Bass Adjust bass 0–100.The default se

Level 1 Menu Level 2 Menu Level 3 Menu Description Ambient LightSensor High — Frequently adjust the backlight based on input fromthe sensor.Low — Pe

Level 1 Menu Level 2 Menu Level 3 Menu Description DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration ProtocolEnable — Allows the network host computer to assign an IP

Level 1 Menu Level 2 Menu Level 3 Menu Description Schedule You can schedule up to 7 On/Off times for the display to enterlow power mode (screen is

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Level 1 Menu Level 2 Menu Level 3 Menu Description ISM Method To prevent the screen from retaining an image that remainsstatic for a long period of

Level 1 Menu Level 2 Menu Level 3 Menu Description IR out Enable — Enable the external IR receiver and IR daisy-chainsupport.Disable — Disable the

Power On DelayPower on delay lets you stagger the initial current draw of multiple displays on one electrical circuit.Each display will compute its ow

Video signal strength will determine how many displays may be daisy chained together. Degradationof the video signal due to distance may limit the max

Original image Tiled with Natural Mode on,the red bar is hidden and theslope is displayed correctly. Tiled with Natural Mode off,all bars are

5. Navigate to Clock Frequency under the Option 1 submenu of the OSD. Increase or decreasethe value to minimize any vertical bars or stripes visible o

In preparing to calibrate a display or video wall, observe the following guidelines:● Decide how bright you want the screen to be. During calibration,

3. The time since power-up will be shown. If the display has not yet warmed up for one hour, eitherwait for the display to complete the warm up or exi

7. Hang the colorimeter over the top of the display and position it in the center of the targetdisplayed on-screen. To do this, drape the USB cable ov

8. Adjust the position of the counterweight so that the colorimeter is properly positioned andmaintains its position when released. To adjust the posi

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A TroubleshootingSolving common problemsThe following table lists possible problems, the possible cause of each problem, and therecommended solutions.

Problem Possible cause SolutionLines appear onthe backgroundscreen.Screen is out ofadjustment.Adjust using the procedure described in Optimizing analo

Preparing to call technical supportIf you cannot solve a problem using the troubleshooting tips in this section, you might need to calltechnical suppo

B Technical specificationsNOTE: All performance specifications are provided by the component manufacturers. Performancespecifications represent the hi

Table B-1 Specifications (continued) HP LD4730 HP LD4730GResolution —recommended 1366 x 768 @ 60 Hz 1366 x 768 @ 60 HzHorizontal frequency 30 –

Locations of the VESA mounting holes are shown below. All units are mm.Figure B-1 VESA mounting holes322.7324.240020010095.196.6100Recognizing preset

Table B-2 Factory preset display modes (continued)Preset Pixel format Horizontal frequency(kHz)Vertical Frequency (Hz)9 720 x 480 31.469 59.94010 102

5 576i 720X576 15.625 50.000 13.500 576i6 576p 720X576 31.250 50.000 27.000 576p7 720p50 1280X720 37.500 50.000 74.250 720p-50Hz8 1080i50 1920x1080 28

C Agency regulatory noticesFederal Communications Commission noticeThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B di

For questions regarding this FCC declaration, contact:Hewlett Packard CompanyP. O. Box 692000, Mail Stop 510101Houston, Texas 77269-2000Or, call (281)

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Product environmental noticesDisposal of waste equipment by users in private households in theEuropean UnionThis symbol on the product or on its packa

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1 Product featuresHP Digital Signage DisplaysThe LD4730 and LD4730G digital signage displays have a wide-aspect active matrix thin-filmtransistor (TFT