HD monitoring with HP DreamColor LP2480zx Professional LCD

Does HDMI input mean this monitor will display High Definition picture?

Yes...but a monitor doesn't need HDMI in to display an HD picture. HDMI is a consumer connection. Professional connections are SDI and Component. HDMI was invented for consumer electronics.

What kind of resolution does a monitor need to provide for monitoring HD?

1920x1080. Most 24" computer monitors are 1920x1200, and are capable of displaying an HD image. But the question is, a COLOR CORRECT HD image?

How do you get Final Cut Output to HDMI?

Via third party hardware. Decklink Intensity and Intensity Pro and HD Extreme cards, Matrox MXO2, AJA I/O HD.

Does anyone have experience with HPHP DreamColor LP2480zx Professional LCD monitor?

Personally, no. But I have heard that via Component and HDMI is doesn't hold up compared to true HD LCD monitors that are designed as production monitors. This one was designed as a COMPUTER monitor...and as that it does well. But computer monitors aren't designed for broadcast HD monitoring. But I'd like to see this monitor connected to a Matrox MXO...

Shane

This monitor is worthless for video beyond anything but a confidence or presentation monitor. It was made for efx artists and the consistency they need. http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=1914585&tstart=0

"HDMI is a consumer connection."
What does this REALLY mean? What makes HD SDI better?

"Professional connections are SDI and Component."
My experience is that HDMI beats analog component clearly.

"Personally, no."
Personally yes. A few days a go I put Dreamcolor LP2480ZX (~1700eur) side by side with Sony LMD-2450W (~5100eur) Professional HD monitor. The picture quality was the same. HP had better viewing angle and deeper black. There was no difference in the movement.
I had DVCProHD material and MXO2 can output from HDMI and HD SDI connections at the same time.

"This one was designed as a COMPUTER monitor.."
This one was designed to work as a VIDEO monitor also.

"But I'd like to see this monitor connected to a Matrox MXO..."
You would be surprised. I was.

You have got to be kidding! This monitor is a true 10 bit dosplay that is more accurate than anything but the most expensive Broadcast displays. Tvlogic for example is a joke! HDSDI is just a transport mechanism for data it doesn't have any bearing on the quality of the presentation,