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Connecting the Cables 1. Place the monitor in a convenient, well-ventilated location near the computer. 2. Before connecting the cables, route the cables through the cable routing hole in the center of the stand. 3. Depending on your configuration, connect either the DisplayPort or HDMI video cable between the PC and the monitor. NOTE: The video mode is determined by the video cable used. The monitor will automatically determine which inputs have valid video signals. The inputs can be selected through the OnScreen Display (OSD) feature by pressing one of the five front bezel buttons to activate the buttons, and then press the bottom Open Menu button to open the OSD. In the OSD select Video Input and choose the desired input source. ● For DisplayPort digital operation, connect the DisplayPort signal cable to the DisplayPort connector on the rear of the monitor and the other end to the DisplayPort connector on the computer (cable provided). NOTE: There are two DisplayPort connectors on the rear of the monitor allowing you to connect two workstations to the monitor. 8 Chapter 3 Setting Up the Monitor

Section	Page
Product Features	9
HP Z27x Monitor	9
Safety and Maintenance Guidelines	11
Important Safety Information	11
Maintenance Guidelines	11
Cleaning the Monitor	12
Shipping the Monitor	12
Setting Up the Monitor	13
Use Caution When Setting Up the Monitor	13
Installing the Stand	14
Rear Components	15
Connecting the Cables	16
Front Panel Controls	20
Adjusting the Monitor	21
Turning on the Monitor	23
HP Watermark and Image Retention Policy	25
Connecting USB Devices	25
Removing the Monitor Stand	26
Mounting the Monitor	27
Mounting the Monitor Using the Quick Release 2 Mounting Bracket	27
Mounting the Monitor Without Using the Quick Release 2 Mounting Bracket	30
Installing an Optional HP Hood Kit	31
Locating the Serial Number and Product Number	32
Locating the Information Card	32
Attaching a Device to the Rear of the Monitor	33
Installing a Cable Lock	34
Operating the Monitor	35
Software and Utilities	35
The Information File	35
The Image Color Matching File	35
Installing the .INF and .ICM Files	36
Installing from the Disc	36
Downloading from the Internet	36
Updating the Firmware	36
Selecting a Color Space Preset	38
Adjusting Luminance	38
Understanding the Z27x Image Adjustment Options	39
Use Video Levels (16–235)	39
Overscan the Frame	39
Show Only the Blue Channel	40
Using the Z27x Aspect Ratio Management Options	40
The “Fill To” Options	40
Fill to Source Aspect Ratio (Proportional)	40
Fill to Entire Screen (Non-Proportional)	40
Fill to Screen Width (Proportional)	41
Fill to Screen Height (Proportional)	41
Pixel-for-Pixel	41
“Fill To” Examples	41
Working with 2K and 4K Digital Cinema Image Formats	43
Using the Digital Cinema Display Options	44
Show Entire DCI Container	44
Crop to DCI 1.85:1 Aspect Ratio	44
Crop to DCI 2.39:1 Aspect Ratio	45
Show Cropped Region	45
Set Cropped Region Opacity	45
Displaying 4K Source Video	45
Obey Aspect Ratio Display Option	45
Scale and Show Center Extraction	45
Scale and Show Left Side of Frame	45
Scale and Show Right Side of Frame	45
Show 4K Source Video Pixel-for-Pixel	46
Next 4K Corner	46
Scroll 4K Region	46
Using Picture-in-Picture (PIP) and Picture-beside-Picture (PBP)	46
Using PIP as a Confidence Monitor	47
Use Video Levels (16–235)	47
Overscan Within PIP	47
Digital Cinema Options	47
Changing the Bezel Button Functions	47
Changing the Bezel Function Button Mode	48
Adjusting the Bezel Button LEDs	49
Using Auto-Sleep Mode	49
Using the On-Screen Display Menu	50
Color Space Menu	50
Video Input Menu	51
Image Adjustment Menu	51
PIP Control Menu	53
Language Menu	54
Management Menu	54
Menu and Message Control Menu	58
Information and Factory Reset Menus	59
Introduction to Color Calibration	60
Preparing to Calibrate	61
Calibrating the Z27x Using the Onscreen Menus	61
Recalibrate the Current Preset	62
Select and Modify a Preset	62
Auto EDID Update	63
Technical Specifications	65
Z27x Model	65
Recognizing Preset Display Resolutions	66
Z27x Model	66
Support and Troubleshooting	68
Solving Common Problems	68
Button Lockouts	69
Product Support	70
Preparing to Call Technical Support	70

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Connecting the Cables

Place the monitor in a convenient, well-ventilated location near the computer.

Before connecting the cables, route the cables through the cable routing hole in the center of the

stand.

Depending on your configuration, connect either the DisplayPort or HDMI video cable between

the PC and the monitor.

NOTE:

The video mode is determined by the video cable used. 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 one of the five front bezel buttons to activate the

buttons, and then press the bottom

Open Menu

button to open the OSD. In the OSD select

Video Input

and choose the desired input source.

●

For DisplayPort digital operation, connect the DisplayPort signal cable to the DisplayPort

connector on the rear of the monitor and the other end to the DisplayPort connector on the

computer (cable provided).

NOTE:

There are two DisplayPort connectors on the rear of the monitor allowing you to

connect two workstations to the monitor.

Chapter 3

Setting Up the Monitor