Selecting and Connecting the Signal Cables

The monitor signal inputs vary by model. The following table indicates which input video signal is supported on each monitor model.

NOTE: Refer to Rear Components on page 7 for signal input connector locations.

The monitor will automatically determine which inputs have valid video signals. The inputs can be selected through the On-Screen Display (OSD) feature by pressing the Input button (HP LP2275w Model) or the Quick Select button (HP LP2475w Model) on the front panel.

Table 3-3Signal Connectors and Cables

Input

Monitor Connector and Cable Connection Description

 

Plug

 

 

DVI-I

(HP LP2275w) (HP LP2475w)

DisplayPort

(HP LP2275w)

(HP LP2475w)

The video mode supported by the DVI-I connector is determined by the video cable used.

●For digital operation, use the DVI to DVI-D signal cable provided. Connect the DVI to DVI-D signal cable to the DVI-I connector on the monitor and the other end to the DVI-D connector on the computer.

●For analog operation, use the DVI to VGA signal cable provided. Connect the DVI to VGA signal cable to a DVI-I connector on the monitor and the other end to the VGA connector on the computer.

Connect the DisplayPort cable provided to the DisplayPort connector on the monitor and the DisplayPort connector on the computer for digital operation.

NOTE: The DisplayPort cable locks in place when it is connected. To remove a DisplayPort cable, press the button on top of the cable end and pull the cable end from the connector.

HDMI

(HP LP2475w)

Connect the HDMI cable provided to the HDMI connector on the monitor and the HDMI connector on the input device for digital operation.

NOTE: For audio output from the HDMI signal, connect an audio cable between the SPDIF audio output on the monitor and a digital audio input on an external receiver or amplifier.

SPDIF

(HP LP2475w)

Connect an SPDIF audio cable to the monitor and to an external receiver or amplifier for digital audio when using HDMI video input. Cable purchased separately.

NOTE: The SPDIF connector is only used with an HDMI video input. It does not provide audio for other video inputs.

Selecting and Connecting the Signal Cables

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