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HP Pavilion md5020n/md5820n/md5880n/md6580n High-Definition Microdisplay TV User's Guide
HP Pavilion md5020n/md5820n/md5880n/md6580n High-Definition Microdisplay TV User's Guide
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... NE Circle Blvd. The only warranties for HP products and services are trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc. Nothing herein should be liable for this HP microdisplay TV. Corvalis, OR 97330 USA Edition 1, June 2005 CAUTION: This TV to change without prior written permission is ...a trademark of Dolby Laboratories. Reproduction, adaptation or translation without notice. HP shall not be construed as allowed under...
... NE Circle Blvd. The only warranties for HP products and services are trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc. Nothing herein should be liable for this HP microdisplay TV. Corvalis, OR 97330 USA Edition 1, June 2005 CAUTION: This TV to change without prior written permission is ...a trademark of Dolby Laboratories. Reproduction, adaptation or translation without notice. HP shall not be construed as allowed under...
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... radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other . Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. Unplug this manual to the TV, use this apparatus near any ventilation openings. Do not use at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from tip-over. 13. ...(including amplifiers) that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to lift or move it on the back of the TV or behind the front access door. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for long periods of time. 14. Important Safety Instructions ...
... radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other . Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. Unplug this manual to the TV, use this apparatus near any ventilation openings. Do not use at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from tip-over. 13. ...(including amplifiers) that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to lift or move it on the back of the TV or behind the front access door. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for long periods of time. 14. Important Safety Instructions ...
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...or other electric light or power circuits or where it can fall into power lines or circuits. Hazardous voltages exist inside , contact HP for the grounding electrode. • Do not place an outside antenna system, take extreme care to observe the following precautions when using...food, or small objects to rain or moisture. There are no userserviceable parts inside except as instructed by this manual, and only after allowing the TV to grounding electrodes, and requirements for assistance. 20. Failure to observe these general precautions, be fatal. Keep a clearance of at least 0.5 m...
...or other electric light or power circuits or where it can fall into power lines or circuits. Hazardous voltages exist inside , contact HP for the grounding electrode. • Do not place an outside antenna system, take extreme care to observe the following precautions when using...food, or small objects to rain or moisture. There are no userserviceable parts inside except as instructed by this manual, and only after allowing the TV to grounding electrodes, and requirements for assistance. 20. Failure to observe these general precautions, be fatal. Keep a clearance of at least 0.5 m...
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... Computer 28 Using a CableCARD 29 Adding a CableCARD Slot 29 Installing a CableCARD 30 Turning the TV On and Off 31 Plugging In 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...
... Computer 28 Using a CableCARD 29 Adding a CableCARD Slot 29 Installing a CableCARD 30 Turning the TV On and Off 31 Plugging In 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...
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... 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 Warranty Statement 68 7 Reference Information Specifications 71 Safety Information 72 LED Safety 72 Mercury Safety 72 Regulatory...
... 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 Warranty Statement 68 7 Reference Information Specifications 71 Safety Information 72 LED Safety 72 Mercury Safety 72 Regulatory...
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... front corner 1 with the other hand. • To lift the 50-inch model, place one hand under the bottom edge of the following items, contact HP. • TV • Power cord • Remote control with two AAA batteries • Quick setup guide • User's guide NOTE: The... include audio/video cables because most electronics stores. 1 Setting Up the TV What's in the Box Before setting up your TV, be sure your legs. • To lift the 58- Cables are also available from HP and at least two people to the TV, use at most external equipment comes with the other hand.
... front corner 1 with the other hand. • To lift the 50-inch model, place one hand under the bottom edge of the following items, contact HP. • TV • Power cord • Remote control with two AAA batteries • Quick setup guide • User's guide NOTE: The... include audio/video cables because most electronics stores. 1 Setting Up the TV What's in the Box Before setting up your TV, be sure your legs. • To lift the 58- Cables are also available from HP and at least two people to the TV, use at most external equipment comes with the other hand.
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...going out the back of the sound. (Also on remote control.) ; To open, press in the on remote control.) Changes the loudness of the TV. 7 Connection panel Connections for low-frequency effects. 2 Access door 3 Lamp cover Convenient access to connection panel and lamp module. Combined with the ...Ch and Vol buttons, moves and makes selections in above HP logo and release. Located behind the access door. 8 Power button Turns the TV on and off. (Also on remote control.) 8 Setting Up the TV Shows the next higher or lower channel. (Also on remote control.) 9 ...
...going out the back of the sound. (Also on remote control.) ; To open, press in the on remote control.) Changes the loudness of the TV. 7 Connection panel Connections for low-frequency effects. 2 Access door 3 Lamp cover Convenient access to connection panel and lamp module. Combined with the ...Ch and Vol buttons, moves and makes selections in above HP logo and release. Located behind the access door. 8 Power button Turns the TV on and off. (Also on remote control.) 8 Setting Up the TV Shows the next higher or lower channel. (Also on remote control.) 9 ...
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...sound system. : Stereo audio output connectors Sends stereo audio output to your TV 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 easily and brings your TV up to factory-fresh brightness. • HP CableCARD module-Lets you ...
...sound system. : Stereo audio output connectors Sends stereo audio output to your TV 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 easily and brings your TV up to factory-fresh brightness. • HP CableCARD module-Lets you ...
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... more comfortable. • Design the room so you can have good results if you can control the ambient light. Use an HP TV stand or other common sources are a TV antenna and cable service, but personal preferences vary widely. If any cable is roughly 3 to 8 m (9 to 25 ft),... viewing distance is longer than 3 m (10 ft), consider using high-quality, low-loss cables for a possible speaker layout. Setting Up the TV-The Basics Planning Your Layout Consider the following diagram for best video and audio quality. • For the ultimate home-theater experience, consider including ...
... more comfortable. • Design the room so you can have good results if you can control the ambient light. Use an HP TV stand or other common sources are a TV antenna and cable service, but personal preferences vary widely. If any cable is roughly 3 to 8 m (9 to 25 ft),... viewing distance is longer than 3 m (10 ft), consider using high-quality, low-loss cables for a possible speaker layout. Setting Up the TV-The Basics Planning Your Layout Consider the following diagram for best video and audio quality. • For the ultimate home-theater experience, consider including ...
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... shows individual video and audio paths between devices. Installing Batteries in the Remote Control 1. TV source (cable, antenna) TV decoder (cable box, satellite receiver) TV recorder (VCR, digital video recorder) Player (DVD, video gaming device) Audio system (stereo, surround) TV Signal Video* Audio *Use best-quality video output available on your entertainment system depends...
... shows individual video and audio paths between devices. Installing Batteries in the Remote Control 1. TV source (cable, antenna) TV decoder (cable box, satellite receiver) TV recorder (VCR, digital video recorder) Player (DVD, video gaming device) Audio system (stereo, surround) TV Signal Video* Audio *Use best-quality video output available on your entertainment system depends...
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... or back. This can damage the latch. Push in above the HP logo. • For permanent connections, run the cables through the tunnel toward the back of the TV. Push above the HP logo instead. • To plug in front of the TV, run the cables through the tunnel that comes out the front... of the TV 2. • To close the door, push it closed until it provides simple...
... or back. This can damage the latch. Push in above the HP logo. • For permanent connections, run the cables through the tunnel toward the back of the TV. Push above the HP logo instead. • To plug in front of the TV, run the cables through the tunnel that comes out the front... of the TV 2. • To close the door, push it closed until it provides simple...
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...picture. TIP: If you can carry high-definition programs and surround sound. This provides maximum compatibility between the device and the TV. Choosing Your Video Connections Many video devices have 16:9 aspect (wide-screen picture), you should select that provides the best ...separate sound connection. Standard quality Composite-video connection (yellow). Standard for picture and sound from a source device to the TV, choose the connection that setting. Computer VGA connection (see "Computer" on page 28). High-quality, high-definition picture. Requires a separate...
...picture. TIP: If you can carry high-definition programs and surround sound. This provides maximum compatibility between the device and the TV. Choosing Your Video Connections Many video devices have 16:9 aspect (wide-screen picture), you should select that provides the best ...separate sound connection. Standard quality Composite-video connection (yellow). Standard for picture and sound from a source device to the TV, choose the connection that setting. Computer VGA connection (see "Computer" on page 28). High-quality, high-definition picture. Requires a separate...
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Cables for HDMI, DVI-D, Component, S-Video, and Composite Connections The following diagrams show how to the HDMI 1 and HDMI 2 inputs on the device. Use the highest quality connection available on the TV. The HDMI cable carries both the video and audio signals. 14 Setting Up the TV HDMI connection • HDMI cable NOTE: You can connect to connect video devices with different types of video outputs.
Cables for HDMI, DVI-D, Component, S-Video, and Composite Connections The following diagrams show how to the HDMI 1 and HDMI 2 inputs on the device. Use the highest quality connection available on the TV. The HDMI cable carries both the video and audio signals. 14 Setting Up the TV HDMI connection • HDMI cable NOTE: You can connect to connect video devices with different types of video outputs.
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If you can connect to the HDMI 1 and HDMI 2 inputs. Component-video (YPbPr) connection • Component-video cable (three RCA) • Stereo RCA cable (two RCA) NOTE: You can connect DVI devices to the Component 1 and Component 2 inputs on the TV. Planning for Other Equipment 15 DVI-D connection • DVI-toHDMI cable (or HDMI cable with DVI-to-HDMI adapter) • Stereo RCA cable (two RCA) NOTE: If you are connecting audio directly to a sound system, you are using the TV speakers, connect a DVI device only to the HDMI 2 input on the TV.
If you can connect to the HDMI 1 and HDMI 2 inputs. Component-video (YPbPr) connection • Component-video cable (three RCA) • Stereo RCA cable (two RCA) NOTE: You can connect DVI devices to the Component 1 and Component 2 inputs on the TV. Planning for Other Equipment 15 DVI-D connection • DVI-toHDMI cable (or HDMI cable with DVI-to-HDMI adapter) • Stereo RCA cable (two RCA) NOTE: If you are connecting audio directly to a sound system, you are using the TV speakers, connect a DVI device only to the HDMI 2 input on the TV.
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Only one S-video or composite-video connection is supported for each of these three inputs. NOTE: You can connect to the Video 1, Video 2, and Video 3 inputs on the TV. Composite-video connection • Composite-video/audio cable (three RCA) or separate video and audio cables. Only one S-video or composite-video connection is supported for each of these three inputs. 16 Setting Up the TV S-video connection • S-video cable • Stereo RCA cable (two RCA) NOTE: You can connect to the Video 1, Video 2, and Video 3 inputs on the TV.
Only one S-video or composite-video connection is supported for each of these three inputs. NOTE: You can connect to the Video 1, Video 2, and Video 3 inputs on the TV. Composite-video connection • Composite-video/audio cable (three RCA) or separate video and audio cables. Only one S-video or composite-video connection is supported for each of these three inputs. 16 Setting Up the TV S-video connection • S-video cable • Stereo RCA cable (two RCA) NOTE: You can connect to the Video 1, Video 2, and Video 3 inputs on the TV.
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... cable box) page 19 Cable with set-top cable box page 20 Other connections To connect this equipment... See... Making Your Connections If you have a TV antenna or cable service, use one of the basic connections listed in the following examples that match your equipment. Basic antenna and cable connections To...
... cable box) page 19 Cable with set-top cable box page 20 Other connections To connect this equipment... See... Making Your Connections If you have a TV antenna or cable service, use one of the basic connections listed in the following examples that match your equipment. Basic antenna and cable connections To...
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TIP: If your antenna cable has a standard coaxial connector, connect the cable to the TV as shown in the following illustration. Press Source and select Antenna. Watch channels received by the antenna Scan for available channels Connect additional equipment Do this ... then connect the adapter to the TV antenna input. See "Finding Your Channels" on page 17. 18 Setting Up the TV See "Making Your Connections" on page 32. To do this ... Antenna If your antenna has flat, twin-lead cable or other type of cable, connect the antenna cable to a coaxial adapter;
TIP: If your antenna cable has a standard coaxial connector, connect the cable to the TV as shown in the following illustration. Press Source and select Antenna. Watch channels received by the antenna Scan for available channels Connect additional equipment Do this ... then connect the adapter to the TV antenna input. See "Finding Your Channels" on page 17. 18 Setting Up the TV See "Making Your Connections" on page 32. To do this ... Antenna If your antenna has flat, twin-lead cable or other type of cable, connect the antenna cable to a coaxial adapter;
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To do this ... See "Finding Your Channels" on page 17. Standard Cable If your TV. NOTE: Use this same connection if you to the TV as shown in your cable service does not require a set-top cable box (STB), connect the cable to watch unscrambled channels. Watch cable channels Scan for available channels Connect additional equipment Do this ... See "Making Your Connections" on page 32. This setup enables you install a CableCARD in the following illustration. Making Your Connections 19 See "Installing a CableCARD" on page 30. Press Source and select Cable.
To do this ... See "Finding Your Channels" on page 17. Standard Cable If your TV. NOTE: Use this same connection if you to the TV as shown in your cable service does not require a set-top cable box (STB), connect the cable to watch unscrambled channels. Watch cable channels Scan for available channels Connect additional equipment Do this ... See "Making Your Connections" on page 32. This setup enables you install a CableCARD in the following illustration. Making Your Connections 19 See "Installing a CableCARD" on page 30. Press Source and select Cable.
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...1. Watch cable-box channels Watch cable channels directly Program the remote control to operate the cable box Use the remote control to the TV as shown in the TV. NOTE: • • • • If your cable provider for Other Equipment" on connectors. You can eliminate the... requires a set -top cable box might require a special two-direction splitter. Press Device to the TV cable input). Observe the color-coding on page 11. 20 Setting Up the TV See "Planning for information. This setup enables you can install a CableCARD in the following illustration. Or...
...1. Watch cable-box channels Watch cable channels directly Program the remote control to operate the cable box Use the remote control to the TV as shown in the TV. NOTE: • • • • If your cable provider for Other Equipment" on connectors. You can eliminate the... requires a set -top cable box might require a special two-direction splitter. Press Device to the TV cable input). Observe the color-coding on page 11. 20 Setting Up the TV See "Planning for information. This setup enables you can install a CableCARD in the following illustration. Or...