Selecting Video Input Connectors; Identifying Monitor Conditions - HP W1972al User Manual

Selecting Video Input Connectors

Identifying Monitor Conditions

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Chapter 4. Operating the Monitor
The input connectors are:
• VGA connector (analog)
• DVI-D connector (digital) (Select Models)
The monitor automatically determines which inputs have valid video signals, and
displays the image.
You can connect the VGA cable, the DVI-D cable, or both. If both cables are installed,
the default input selection is DVI.The source of input can be switched using the Input
Select option in the OSD menu.
Special messages will appear on the monitor screen when identifying the following
monitor conditions:
• Monitor Status - When the monitor is powered on or when the input source signal
is changed, a Monitor Status message is displayed for five seconds. The message
shows which input is the current active signal, the status of the auto-switch source
setting (On or Off), the default source signal, the current preset display resolution,
and the recommended preset display resolution.
• Input Signal Out of Range - Change resolution setting to 1366 x 768 @ 60Hz
(18.5 in.), 1600 x 900 @ 60Hz (
Indicates the monitor does not support the input signal because the resolution
and/or refresh rate are set higher than the monitor supports.
• No Source Signal - Indicates the monitor is not receiving a video signal from the
PC on the monitor video input connector. Check to determine if the PC or input
signal source is off or in the power saving mode.
• Auto Adjustment in Progress - Indicates the auto-adjustment function is active.
• Monitor Going to Sleep - Indicates the screen display is entering a sleep mode.
• Check Video Cable - Indicates the video cable is not properly connected to the
computer.
• OSD Lockout - The OSD can be enabled or disabled by pressing and holding the
Menu button on the front panel for 10 seconds. If the OSD is locked, the warning
message OSD Lockout displays for ten seconds.
• If the OSD is locked, press and hold the Menu button for 10 seconds to unlock
the OSD.
• If the OSD is unlocked, press and hold the Menu button for 10 seconds to lock
the OSD.
• Power Button Lockout - Indicates the power button is locked. If the power button is
locked, the warning message Power Button Lockout displays.
• If the power button is locked, press and hold the power button for 10 seconds
to unlock the power button function.
• If the power button is unlocked, press and hold the power button for 10
seconds to lock out the power button function.
• Dynamic Contrast Ratio On - Indicates that Dynamic Contrast Ratio has been
turned on. This occurs if Dynamic Contrast Ratio is turned on in the Image Control
OSD menu.
• Dynamic Contrast Ratio Off - Indicates that Dynamic Contrast Ratio has been
turned off. This occurs if Dynamic Contrast Ratio is turned off in the Image Control
OSD menu.
20 in.), 1920 x 1080 @ 60Hz (21.5 in. 23 in.).
19.5 in.
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