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... get inside the TV. If material gets inside except as instructed by this manual, and only after allowing the TV to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits or where it can fall into power lines or circuits. Do not remove any parts of the NEC (U.S. Article 810 of the US National Electrical Code, ANSI...
... get inside the TV. If material gets inside except as instructed by this manual, and only after allowing the TV to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits or where it can fall into power lines or circuits. Do not remove any parts of the NEC (U.S. Article 810 of the US National Electrical Code, ANSI...
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... the Power Cord 31 Turning On the TV 31 Turning Off the TV 32 Completing the Basic Setup 32 Finding Your Channels 32 Setting the Time and Date 33 2 Using the Remote Control Overview of the Buttons 35 Controlling the TV 36 Programming for Other Devices 36 Controlling Other Devices 40 3 Watching the TV Watching a Show 43 Changing the Channel 43 Adjusting the Volume 43 Viewing Closed Captions 44 Watching Another Video Source 44 Watching Two Pictures 45 Turning...
... the Power Cord 31 Turning On the TV 31 Turning Off the TV 32 Completing the Basic Setup 32 Finding Your Channels 32 Setting the Time and Date 33 2 Using the Remote Control Overview of the Buttons 35 Controlling the TV 36 Programming for Other Devices 36 Controlling Other Devices 40 3 Watching the TV Watching a Show 43 Changing the Channel 43 Adjusting the Volume 43 Viewing Closed Captions 44 Watching Another Video Source 44 Watching Two Pictures 45 Turning...
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...-Screen Menu 52 Changing Settings Using the Menu 52 Picture Menu 53 Sound Menu 54 Source Menu 54 Lock Menu 55 Setup Menu 56 5 Fixing Problems Maintaining the TV 57 Cleaning the TV 57 Replacing the Lamp Module 57 Troubleshooting 60 Warning Light Problems 60 Startup Problems 60 Picture Problems 61 Channel Problems 62 Sound Problems 63 General Problems 64 Remote Control Problems 64 Testing the Operation 65 6 Support and Warranty Support 67 Contacting HP Technical Support 67 Obtaining Repair Service 68 Warranty 68 HP Limited Warranty Statement 68 HP Microdisplay TV Limited...
...-Screen Menu 52 Changing Settings Using the Menu 52 Picture Menu 53 Sound Menu 54 Source Menu 54 Lock Menu 55 Setup Menu 56 5 Fixing Problems Maintaining the TV 57 Cleaning the TV 57 Replacing the Lamp Module 57 Troubleshooting 60 Warning Light Problems 60 Startup Problems 60 Picture Problems 61 Channel Problems 62 Sound Problems 63 General Problems 64 Remote Control Problems 64 Testing the Operation 65 6 Support and Warranty Support 67 Contacting HP Technical Support 67 Obtaining Repair Service 68 Warranty 68 HP Limited Warranty Statement 68 HP Microdisplay TV Limited...
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... an external sound system. connectors 9 Surround-sound audio output connector Sends 5.1 surround sound output from an antenna. 4 Service connectors For HP service use only. 5 HDMI input connectors 6 Computer VGA input connectors Connects up to three S-video or composite-video sources with HP accessories. You can purchase accessories at www.hpshopping.com or through your TV dealer. • HP TV stand-Sets the TV at an ideal viewing height, manages cables, and houses other home entertainment equipment. • HP replacement lamp-Installs...
... an external sound system. connectors 9 Surround-sound audio output connector Sends 5.1 surround sound output from an antenna. 4 Service connectors For HP service use only. 5 HDMI input connectors 6 Computer VGA input connectors Connects up to three S-video or composite-video sources with HP accessories. You can purchase accessories at www.hpshopping.com or through your TV dealer. • HP TV stand-Sets the TV at an ideal viewing height, manages cables, and houses other home entertainment equipment. • HP replacement lamp-Installs...
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... a DVI-to the TV, choose the connection that setting. Computer VGA connection (see "Computer" on page 28). Requires a separate sound connection. S-video connection. TIP: If you can carry high-definition programs and surround sound. Highest quality HDMI connection. Requires a separate sound connection. Good-quality, standard-definition picture. Coaxial antenna or cable connection. Highest-quality, high-definition digital picture. Requires a separate sound connection. Digital signals can set the video output from antenna or cable service...
... a DVI-to the TV, choose the connection that setting. Computer VGA connection (see "Computer" on page 28). Requires a separate sound connection. S-video connection. TIP: If you can carry high-definition programs and surround sound. Highest quality HDMI connection. Requires a separate sound connection. Good-quality, standard-definition picture. Coaxial antenna or cable connection. Highest-quality, high-definition digital picture. Requires a separate sound connection. Digital signals can set the video output from antenna or cable service...
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... color-coding on page 30. Press Source and select Cable. Press Source and select Component 1. This setup enables you can eliminate the cable box if your cable provider for information. Watch cable-box channels Watch cable channels directly Program the remote control to operate the cable box Use the remote control to watch scrambled and unscrambled channels. NOTE: • • • • If your set -top cable box (STB) to view scrambled channels, connect the components to the TV cable input...
... color-coding on page 30. Press Source and select Cable. Press Source and select Component 1. This setup enables you can eliminate the cable box if your cable provider for information. Watch cable-box channels Watch cable channels directly Program the remote control to operate the cable box Use the remote control to watch scrambled and unscrambled channels. NOTE: • • • • If your set -top cable box (STB) to view scrambled channels, connect the components to the TV cable input...
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... selected, and then press the power button. Turning On the TV • Press the power button on and the TV will turn on the side of the vents to overheat, the red temperature warning light will shut down. or • On the remote control, press Device until TV is normal for parts of the TV and the air coming out of the TV. The blue power light blinks during warm up and display a bright picture.
... selected, and then press the power button. Turning On the TV • Press the power button on and the TV will turn on the side of the vents to overheat, the red temperature warning light will shut down. or • On the remote control, press Device until TV is normal for parts of the TV and the air coming out of the TV. The blue power light blinks during warm up and display a bright picture.
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..., change this setting accordingly. Wait for the TV to scan all channels available from only the antenna and cable inputs. On the remote control, press Settings and go to the antenna input: 1. See "Adding or Deleting a Channel" on the TV. CAUTION: Do not disconnect power until TV is off . The TV tuner receives channels from the antenna. Even though the TV is selected, and then press the power button. For most cable providers, use the standard setting. 2. The...
..., change this setting accordingly. Wait for the TV to scan all channels available from only the antenna and cable inputs. On the remote control, press Settings and go to the antenna input: 1. See "Adding or Deleting a Channel" on the TV. CAUTION: Do not disconnect power until TV is off . The TV tuner receives channels from the antenna. Even though the TV is selected, and then press the power button. For most cable providers, use the standard setting. 2. The...
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... control the TV, be sure the TV indicator is being controlled by the remote DVR AUX control (set-top cable box, DVD player, TV, audio system, digital video recorder, auxiliary). Sound Changes to a different combination of the Buttons 35 See Settings above. Overview of sound settings. Favorites Shows the next of your entertainment system. Source Selects an input source. Volume buttons Changes the loudness of the sound. Guide Shows the list of available channels for showing a second picture. Red/CC Turns closed captions on...
... control the TV, be sure the TV indicator is being controlled by the remote DVR AUX control (set-top cable box, DVD player, TV, audio system, digital video recorder, auxiliary). Sound Changes to a different combination of the Buttons 35 See Settings above. Overview of sound settings. Favorites Shows the next of your entertainment system. Source Selects an input source. Volume buttons Changes the loudness of the sound. Guide Shows the list of available channels for showing a second picture. Red/CC Turns closed captions on...
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... example, select STB when programming the remote control for your set-top cable box. 4. Controlling the TV NOTE: Before using device code 0000. This is selected. See "Installing Batteries in the tables below. 1. Use the TV remote control to step 2 and hold down the Options and back buttons. 5. Press power. or see "Adjusting the Volume" on or off Change the channel Change the volume View a different source Adjust the picture View the on-screen menu Use other functions do this...
... example, select STB when programming the remote control for your set-top cable box. 4. Controlling the TV NOTE: Before using device code 0000. This is selected. See "Installing Batteries in the tables below. 1. Use the TV remote control to step 2 and hold down the Options and back buttons. 5. Press power. or see "Adjusting the Volume" on or off Change the channel Change the volume View a different source Adjust the picture View the on-screen menu Use other functions do this...
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... buttons on the side of the TV speakers or an external sound system, even if TV or AUDIO is not selected on antenna input Strength of channels Display information about the channel. Example: 23-1. Indicator Meaning Included in Quiet mode. 3 Watching the TV Watching a Show The following topics show several ways to change the volume of the TV control only the TV. If you want to view Surround sound program Received on the remote control. Changing...
... buttons on the side of the TV speakers or an external sound system, even if TV or AUDIO is not selected on antenna input Strength of channels Display information about the channel. Example: 23-1. Indicator Meaning Included in Quiet mode. 3 Watching the TV Watching a Show The following topics show several ways to change the volume of the TV control only the TV. If you want to view Surround sound program Received on the remote control. Changing...
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... block the types of shows, movies, and channels displayed on the TV, such as programs received on the antenna input and cable input. If a password is marked with many news, sports, and general interest programs are not rated. Setting a simple lock The simplest way to block unwanted shows and movies is to view. Press Settings, go to control certain types of content you do not want...
... block the types of shows, movies, and channels displayed on the TV, such as programs received on the antenna input and cable input. If a password is marked with many news, sports, and general interest programs are not rated. Setting a simple lock The simplest way to block unwanted shows and movies is to view. Press Settings, go to control certain types of content you do not want...
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...blue (B), and green (G). Color temperature Shifts colors toward red or green. DVI color Adjusts the digital-video color range when not automatically defined. Noise reduction Automatically reduces static in different environments. Auto-sync Resynchronizes the TV to one of several combinations designed for any change the picture mode at any of the TV relative to a computer signal. Using the On-Screen Menu 53 Unavailable adjustments are viewing DVI output from a computer or "extended DVI" output. Setting Description Picture mode Adjusts color and picture settings to the input...
...blue (B), and green (G). Color temperature Shifts colors toward red or green. DVI color Adjusts the digital-video color range when not automatically defined. Noise reduction Automatically reduces static in different environments. Auto-sync Resynchronizes the TV to one of several combinations designed for any change the picture mode at any of the TV relative to a computer signal. Using the On-Screen Menu 53 Unavailable adjustments are viewing DVI output from a computer or "extended DVI" output. Setting Description Picture mode Adjusts color and picture settings to the input...
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... mode automatically changes to show or hide in the cable channel guide. Channel setup Configures channels for the antenna and cable inputs. Add/Remove antenna Selects antenna channels to factory default settings. Daylight savings Sets how daylight savings is muted. Closed Caption Configures TV closed captions are shown. CC mode Sets whether closed captions for the antenna or cable input. If your cable provider uses the HRC or IRC standard, select that option. Auto search antenna Scans all menu settings to show or hide in the antenna channel guide. Cable card Displays...
... mode automatically changes to show or hide in the cable channel guide. Channel setup Configures channels for the antenna and cable inputs. Add/Remove antenna Selects antenna channels to factory default settings. Daylight savings Sets how daylight savings is muted. Closed Caption Configures TV closed captions are shown. CC mode Sets whether closed captions for the antenna or cable input. If your cable provider uses the HRC or IRC standard, select that option. Auto search antenna Scans all menu settings to show or hide in the antenna channel guide. Cable card Displays...
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... turned on and connected. • For a computer connection, ensure your notebook computer's external video port is turned on but it is not the one or more times to try different stretch and zoom or stretched combinations. Turn off . • If there is a black box inside the picture, you cannot find the view you like best. If several picture settings seem • Press Settings, go to Setup > Closed caption. If a blank picture displays...
... turned on and connected. • For a computer connection, ensure your notebook computer's external video port is turned on but it is not the one or more times to try different stretch and zoom or stretched combinations. Turn off . • If there is a black box inside the picture, you cannot find the view you like best. If several picture settings seem • Press Settings, go to Setup > Closed caption. If a blank picture displays...
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... the TV speakers using a different video input on the TV. Troubleshooting 63 If no sound is not too low. • If the audio output from the TV output to be sure sound is not muted and the volume is a stereo cable, press the volume+ button on the TV (not needed for HDMI). For example, a set the volume of the TV, press the volume+ button one or more times to the sound system. Otherwise, you have an audio cable securely connected...
... the TV speakers using a different video input on the TV. Troubleshooting 63 If no sound is not too low. • If the audio output from the TV output to be sure sound is not muted and the volume is a stereo cable, press the volume+ button on the TV (not needed for HDMI). For example, a set the volume of the TV, press the volume+ button one or more times to the sound system. Otherwise, you have an audio cable securely connected...
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See "Replacing the Lamp Module" on until you turn off to the side. • With the TV turned on, watch the blue power light below the screen while you might cause the lamp to shut off the TV. If you forget your system setup, you press the Settings button on page 36. 64 Fixing Problems This allows access to the Lock menu without entering a password, but the remote control buttons do not work , but only until...
See "Replacing the Lamp Module" on until you turn off to the side. • With the TV turned on, watch the blue power light below the screen while you might cause the lamp to shut off the TV. If you forget your system setup, you press the Settings button on page 36. 64 Fixing Problems This allows access to the Lock menu without entering a password, but the remote control buttons do not work , but only until...
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... specifications are subject to change. 7 Reference Information This chapter lists the specifications, safety information, and regulatory information for high contrast (md5880n, md6580n only) Dark Video Enhancement (md5880n, md6580n only) Accessible from front Illuminated 1 antenna (F-type) 1 cable (F-type) 2 HDMI (compatible with DVI-D input) 2 component-video (YPbPr) 3 S-video/composite-video 1 VGA (15-pin D-sub) 6 stereo (left and right RCA) 1 stereo (mini-phone) 1 digital audio (coaxial) fixed-level PCM (Dolby Digital 5.1 surround from tuner...
... specifications are subject to change. 7 Reference Information This chapter lists the specifications, safety information, and regulatory information for high contrast (md5880n, md6580n only) Dark Video Enhancement (md5880n, md6580n only) Accessible from front Illuminated 1 antenna (F-type) 1 cable (F-type) 2 HDMI (compatible with DVI-D input) 2 component-video (YPbPr) 3 S-video/composite-video 1 VGA (15-pin D-sub) 6 stereo (left and right RCA) 1 stereo (mini-phone) 1 digital audio (coaxial) fixed-level PCM (Dolby Digital 5.1 surround from tuner...
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... not attempt to view the infrared LED beam with any adjustment to the unit. • Avoid direct eye exposure to the infrared LED beam. Lamp Remote control Security Power Environment 150 W 6000-hour average lamp life (to half of original brightness) HP replacement lamp module: L2114A Universal remote control 6 programmable devices Compatibility: HP TV, HP Digital Entertainment, DVD player, cable box, satellite receiver, audio system, digital video recorder, VCR, HP projector V-chip for antenna and cable inputs Parental lock prevents viewing of unapproved content and channels 120 V nominal...
... not attempt to view the infrared LED beam with any adjustment to the unit. • Avoid direct eye exposure to the infrared LED beam. Lamp Remote control Security Power Environment 150 W 6000-hour average lamp life (to half of original brightness) HP replacement lamp module: L2114A Universal remote control 6 programmable devices Compatibility: HP TV, HP Digital Entertainment, DVD player, cable box, satellite receiver, audio system, digital video recorder, VCR, HP projector V-chip for antenna and cable inputs Parental lock prevents viewing of unapproved content and channels 120 V nominal...
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...-screen menu 52 P parental controls applying 46 suspending 48 password 48 picture adjusting 49, 50 menu 53 troubleshooting 61 picture mode 49 picture-in-picture (PIP) 45 power connecting 31 turning off 32 turning on 31 programming remote control 36 projector, controlling 41 R ratings 46 regulatory information 73 remote control buttons 35 codes 38 installing batteries 11 programming 36 troubleshooting 64 repair service 67, 68 replacing lamp 57 room layout 10 routing cables 12 S safety lamp 57 LED 72 mercury 72 satellite controlling 40 satellite receiver connecting 21 service connector 9 setting...
...-screen menu 52 P parental controls applying 46 suspending 48 password 48 picture adjusting 49, 50 menu 53 troubleshooting 61 picture mode 49 picture-in-picture (PIP) 45 power connecting 31 turning off 32 turning on 31 programming remote control 36 projector, controlling 41 R ratings 46 regulatory information 73 remote control buttons 35 codes 38 installing batteries 11 programming 36 troubleshooting 64 repair service 67, 68 replacing lamp 57 room layout 10 routing cables 12 S safety lamp 57 LED 72 mercury 72 satellite controlling 40 satellite receiver connecting 21 service connector 9 setting...