Dell S2715H User’s Guide Model: S2715H Regulatory model: S2715Ht
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Contents 1 About Your Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Product Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Identifying Parts and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Monitor Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Self-Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Built-in Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Common Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Product Specific Problems . . . . . . . . . . .
About Your Monitor Package Contents Your monitor ships with the components shown below. Make sure that you have received all the components and contact Dell if something is missing. NOTE: Some items may be optional and may not ship with your monitor. Some features or media may not be available in certain countries.
Power adapter USB cable HDMI cable • Drivers and documentation media • Quick Setup Guide • Safety and Regulatory Information 6 | About Your Monitor
Product Features The Dell S2715H flat panel monitor has an active matrix, thin-film transistor (TFT), liquid crystal display (LCD), and light emitting diode (LED) backlight. The monitor features include: • 68.58 cm (27-inch) viewable area display (measured diagonally). 1920 x 1080 resolution with full-screen support for lower resolutions. • Wide viewing angle to allow viewing from a sitting or standing position, or while moving from side-to-side. • Mega dynamic contrast ratio (8,000,000:1).
Identifying Parts and Controls Front view 2 1 Label 1 2 3 3 Description Headphone port WARNING:Excessive sound pressure from earphones or headphones can cause hearing damage or loss.
Bottom View 1 Label Description 1 Stand lock 2 3 Power-adapter port HDMI (MHL) port 4 5 VGA port Audio-in port 6 USB upstream port 7 2 3 4 5 6 7 Use Lock the stand to the monitor using a M3 x 10 mm screw (screw not included). Connect the power adapter. Connect your computer with HDMI cable or MHL devices with MHL cable (optional). Connect your computer with VGA cable (optional). Connect to your computer audio output (optional).
Monitor Specifications Flat Panel Specifications Screen type Panel type Viewable image: Diagonal Active Area: Horizontal Vertical Area Pixel pitch Viewing angle: Vertical Horizontal Luminance output Contrast ratio Faceplate coating Backlight Response time Color depth Color gamut Active matrix - TFT LCD In-plane switching (IPS) 68.58 cm (27 inches) 597.89 mm (23.54 inches) 336.31 mm (13.24 inches) 201076.39 mm2 (311.67 inch2) 0.3114 mm x 0.
Preset Display Modes Display Mode Horizontal Frequency (kHz) Vertical Frequency (Hz) Pixel Clock (MHz) Sync Polarity (Horizontal/ Vertical) VESA, 720 x 400 31.5 70.0 28.3 -/+ VESA, 640 x 480 31.5 60.0 25.2 -/- VESA, 640 x 480 37.5 75.0 31.5 -/- VESA, 800 x 600 37.9 60.0 40.0 +/+ VESA, 800 x 600 46.9 75.0 49.5 +/+ VESA, 1024 x 768 48.4 60.0 65.0 -/- VESA, 1024 x 768 60.0 75.0 78.8 +/+ VESA, 1152 x 864 67.5 75.0 108.0 +/+ VESA, 1280 x 1024 64.0 60.0 108.
MHL Source Display Modes Display Mode Frequency (Hz) 640 x 480p 60 720 x 480p 60 720 x 576p 50 1280 x 720p 60 1280 x 720p 50 1920 x 1080i 60 1920 x 1080i 50 1920 x 1080p 30 1920 x 1080p 60 1920 x 1080p 50 720 (1440) x 480i 60 720 (1440) x 576i 50 Electrical Specifications Video input signals Synchronization input signals • Analog RGB, 0.7 Volts +/- 5%, positive polarity at 75 ohm input impedance • HDMI 1.4 (MHL 2.
Brand Dell Manufacturer Delta Model DA65NM111-00 Dell Chicony HA65NS5-00 Polarity Speaker Specifications Speaker rated power Frequency response Impedance 2 x (3 W + 6 W) 100 Hz - 20 kHz 8 ohm Physical Characteristics Connector type Signal cable type Dimensions (with stand): Height Width Depth Dimensions (without stand): Height Width Depth Stand dimensions: Height Width Depth Weight: With packaging With stand assembly and cables Without stand assembly (for wall mount or VESA mount considerations -
Environmental Characteristics Temperature: Operating Non-operating Humidity: Operating 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) –20°C to 60°C (–4°F to 140°F) 10% to 80% (non-condensing) Non-operating 5% to 90% (non-condensing) Altitude: Operating Non-operating 5,000 m (16,404 ft) (maximum) 12,192 m (40,000 ft) (maximum) • 187.55 BTU/hour (maximum) • 68.
The OSD operates only in the normal operation mode. If you press any button in the active-off mode, one of the following message is displayed: or *Zero power consumption in OFF mode can only be achieved by disconnecting the power adapter from the monitor. **Maximum power consumption with maximum luminance. Activate the computer and the monitor to gain access to the OSD. NOTE: This monitor is ENERGY STAR -compliant.
Pin Assignments VGA port Pin number 15-pin side of the connected signal cable 1 Video-Red 2 Video-Green 3 Video-Blue 4 GND 5 Self-test 6 GND-R 7 GND-G 8 GND-B 9 Computer 5 V / 3.
HDMI port Pin number 19-pin side of the connected signal cable 1 TMDS DATA 2+ 2 TMDS DATA 2 SHIELD 3 TMDS DATA 2- 4 TMDS DATA 1+ 5 TMDS DATA 1 SHIELD 6 TMDS DATA 1- 7 TMDS DATA 0+ 8 TMDS DATA 0 SHIELD 9 TMDS DATA 0- 10 TMDS CLOCK+ 11 TMDS CLOCK SHIELD 12 TMDS CLOCK- 13 CEC 14 Reserved (N.C.
MHL port Pin number 19-pin side of the connected signal cable 1 TMDS DATA 2+ 2 TMDS DATA 2 SHIELD 3 TMDS DATA 2- 4 TMDS DATA 1+ 5 GND 6 TMDS DATA 1- 7 MHL+ 8 TMDS DATA 0 SHIELD 9 MHL- 10 TMDS CLOCK+ 11 GND 12 TMDS CLOCK- 13 CEC 14 Reserved (N.C.
Universal Serial Bus (USB) This section gives you information about the USB ports available on your monitor. Your computer has the following USB ports: • upstream • downstream NOTE: The USB ports on this monitor are USB 2.0 compliant. Transfer speed Data Rate Power Consumption Hi-Speed 480 Mbps 2.5 W each port (maximum) Full speed 12 Mbps 2.
Plug-and-Play You can install the monitor in any Plug-and-Play-compatible system. The monitor automatically provides the computer system with its extended display identification data (EDID) using display data channel (DDC) protocols so the computer can configure itself and optimize the monitor settings. Most monitor installations are automatic; you can select different settings if desired. For more information about changing the monitor settings, see Operating the Monitor.
Setting Up the Monitor Attaching the Stand NOTE: The stand riser and stand base are detached when the monitor is shipped from the factory. NOTE: The procedure below is applicable for the default stand. If you purchased any other stand, see the documentation shipped with the stand to set it up. CAUTION: Place monitor of a flat, clean, and soft surface to avoid scratching the display panel. Connect the stand riser to stand base. 1 Attach the stand riser to the stand base.
Connecting Your Monitor WARNING: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the Safety Instructions. To connect your monitor to the computer: 1 Turn off your computer and disconnect the power cable. 2 Connect the VGA/HDMI/Audio/USB cable from your monitor to the computer.
Connecting the USB cable Using the Mobile-High Definition Link (MHL) NOTE: This monitor is MHL certified. NOTE: To use the MHL function, use only MHL certified cable and source devices that support MHL output. NOTE: Some MHL source devices may take more than a few seconds or longer to output an image, depending on MHL source devices. NOTE: When the connected MHL source device enters standby mode, the monitor displays a black screen or the message below, depending on MHL source device’s output.
4 Select input source on monitor to HDMI (MHL) by using OSD menu (see Using the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu for details). If the monitor does not display an image, see Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL) Specific Problems. 5 Organizing Your Cables After attaching all necessary cables to your monitor and computer, (see Connecting Your Monitor for cable attachment) organize all cables as shown above. Attaching the Cable Cover NOTE: The cable cover is detached when the monitor is shipped from the factory.
Removing the Monitor Stand CAUTION: To prevent scratches on the LCD screen while removing the stand, make sure that the monitor is placed on a soft, clean surface. NOTE: The procedure below is applicable for the default stand. If you purchased any other stand, see the documentation shipped with the stand to set it up. To remove the stand: 1 Place the monitor on a soft cloth or cushion. 2 Press and hold the stand-release button. 3 Lift the stand up and away from the monitor.
Wall Mounting (Optional) NOTE: Use M4 x 10 mm screws to connect the monitor to the wall-mounting kit. Refer to the instructions that come with the VESA-compatible wall mounting kit. 1 Place the monitor on a soft cloth or cushion on a stable, flat table. 2 Remove the stand. 3 Use a Phillips crosshead screwdriver to remove the four screws securing the plastic cover. 4 Attach the mounting bracket from the wall mounting kit to the monitor.
Operating the Monitor Turning on the Monitor Press the button to turn on the monitor. Using the Front Panel Controls Use the control buttons on the front of the monitor to adjust the characteristics of the image being displayed. As you use these buttons to adjust the controls, an OSD shows the numeric values of the characteristics as they change.
Front‑Panel Button 2 Description Use this button to directly access the volume level bar. Shortcut key: Volume 3 Menu 4 Use this menu button to launch the on-screen display (OSD) and select the OSD menu. See Accessing the Menu System. Use this button to go back to the main menu or exit the OSD main menu. Exit Front‑Panel Button Use the buttons on the front of the monitor to adjust the image settings.
Using the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu Accessing the Menu System NOTE: Any changes you make using the OSD menu are automatically saved if you move to another OSD menu, exit the OSD menu, or wait for the OSD menu to disappear. 1 Press the button to launch the OSD menu and display the main menu.
2 Press the and buttons to move between options. As you move from one icon to another, the option name is highlighted. 3 Press the or 4 Press the and 5 Press button once to activate the highlighted option. buttons to select the desired parameter. to enter the slide bar and then use the or button, according to the indicators on the menu, to make your changes.
Icon Menu and Submenus Auto Adjust Description Even though your computer recognizes your monitor on startup, the Auto Adjustment function optimizes the display settings for use with your particular setup. Auto Adjustment allows the monitor to self-adjust to the incoming video signal. After using Auto Adjustment, you can further tune your monitor by using the Pixel Clock (Coarse) and Phase (Fine) controls under Display menu. NOTE: In most cases, Auto Adjust produces the best image for your configuration.
Icon Menu and Submenus Color Input Color Format 32 | Description Use the Color menu to adjust the color setting mode. Allows you to set the video input mode to: RGB: Select this option if your monitor is connected to a computer (or DVD player) using the HDMI cable; or MHL devices using the MHL cable. YPbPr: Select this option if your monitor is connected to a DVD player by YPbPr using HDMI cable; or MHL devices by YPbPr using the MHL cable.
Icon Menu and Submenus Preset Mode Reset Color Settings Description When you select Preset Modes, you can choose Standard, Multimedia, Movie, Game, Paper, Warm, Cool, or Custom Color from the list. • Standard: Default color settings. This is the default preset mode. • Multimedia: Ideal for multimedia applications. • Movie: Ideal for movies. • Game: Ideal for most gaming applications. • Paper: Loads brightness and sharpness settings ideal for viewing text.
Icon Menu and Submenus Display Description Use the Display menu to adjust image. Aspect Ratio Adjust the image ratio to Wide 16:9, 4:3, or 5:4. Horizontal Use or to adjust the image left or right. Position Minimum is ‘0’ (-). Maximum is ‘100’ (+). Vertical Use or to adjust the image up or down. Position Minimum is ‘0’ (-). Maximum is ‘100’ (+). NOTE: Horizontal Position and Vertical Position adjustments are only available for “VGA” input. Sharpness Makes the image look sharper or softer.
Icon Menu and Submenus Description Reset Display Restores the display settings to factory defaults. Settings Audio Volume Allows you to set the volume level of audio source. Use or to adjust the volume level from ‘0’ to ‘100’. Audio Source Allows you to set the audio source to PC Audio or HDMI (MHL). NOTE: Audio Source option is only available when you are using the HDMI (MHL) connector. Reset Audio Select this option to restore default audio settings.
Icon Menu and Submenus Menu Description Select this option to adjust the settings of the OSD, such as, the languages of the OSD, the amount of time the menu remains on screen, and so on. Language Set the OSD display to one of eight languages. (English, Spanish, French, German, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian, Simplified Chinese, or Japanese). Transparency Select this option to change the menu transparency by using and (min. 0 / max. 100).
Icon Menu and Submenus Personalize Reset Personalization Description Select from Preset Modes, Brightness/Contrast, Auto Adjust, Input Source, Aspect Ratio, or Volume and set as shortcut key. Restores shortcut keys to factory defaults.
Icon Menu and Submenus Description Other Select this option to adjust the OSD settings, such as the DDC/CI, LCD conditioning, and so on. DDC/CI 38 | DDC/CI (Display Data Channel/Command Interface) allows you to adjust the monitor settings using software on your computer. Select Disable to turn off this feature. Enable this feature for best user experience and optimum performance of your monitor.
Icon Menu and Submenus Description LCD Helps reduce minor cases of image retention. Depending on Conditioning the degree of image retention, the program may take some time to run. Select Enable to start the process. Reset Other Restores other settings, such as DDC/CI, to factory defaults. Settings Factory Reset Restores all OSD settings to the factory defaults. NOTE: This monitor has a built-in feature to automatically calibrate the brightness to compensate for LED aging.
When the monitor does not support a particular resolution mode, you will see the following message: This means that the monitor cannot synchronize with the signal that it is receiving from the computer. See Monitor Specifications for the Horizontal and Vertical frequency ranges addressable by this monitor. Recommended mode is 1920 x 1080.
VGA/HDMI (MHL) input or If either VGA or HDMI (MHL) input is selected and the corresponding cable is not connected, a floating dialog box as shown below appears. or See Troubleshooting for more information.
Using Tilt NOTE: This is applicable for a monitor with a stand. If you purchased any other stand, refer to the respective stand setup guide for set up instructions. Tilt With the stand attached to the monitor, you can tilt the monitor for the most comfortable viewing angle. NOTE: The stand is detached when the monitor is shipped from the factory.
Troubleshooting WARNING: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the Safety Instructions. Self-Test Your monitor provides a self-test feature that allows you to check whether your monitor is functioning properly. If your monitor and computer are properly connected but the monitor screen remains dark, run the monitor self-test by performing the following steps: 1 Turn off both your computer and the monitor. 2 Unplug the video cable from the back of the computer.
If your monitor screen remains blank after you use the previous procedure, check your video controller and computer, because your monitor is functioning properly. Built-in Diagnostics Your monitor has a built-in diagnostic tool that helps you determine if the screen abnormality you are experiencing is an inherent problem with your monitor, or with your computer and video card. NOTE: You can run the built-in diagnostics only when the video cable is unplugged and the monitor is in self-test mode.
Common Problems The following table contains general information about common monitor problems you might encounter and the possible solutions: Common Symptoms What You Experience Possible Solutions No Video/Power LED off No picture • Ensure that the video cable connecting the monitor and the computer is properly connected and secure. • Verify that the power outlet is functioning properly using any other electrical equipment. • Ensure that the power button is depressed fully.
Common Symptoms What You Experience Possible Solutions Geometric Distortion Screen not • Reset the monitor to factory settings. centered correctly • Auto Adjust via OSD. • Adjust horizontal & vertical controls via OSD. NOTE: When using HDMI input, the positioning adjustments are not available. Horizontal/ Vertical Lines Screen has one or • Reset the monitor to factory settings. more lines • Perform Auto Adjust via OSD. • Adjust Phase and Pixel Clock controls via OSD.
Product Specific Problems Specific Symptoms What You Experience Possible Solutions Screen image is too small Image is centered • Check the Aspect Ratio setting in the Display menu on screen, but OSD. does not fill entire • Reset the monitor to factory settings. viewing area Cannot adjust the monitor with the buttons on the front panel OSD does not appear on the screen • Turn off the monitor, unplug the monitor power cable, plug it back, and then turn on the monitor.
Appendix Safety Instructions For displays with glossy bezels the user should consider the placement of the display as the bezel may cause disturbing reflections from surrounding light and bright surfaces. WARNING: Use of controls, adjustments, or procedures other than those specified in this documentation may result in exposure to shock, electrical hazards, and/or mechanical hazards. For information on safety instructions, see the Product Information Guide. FCC Notices (U.S.
Setting Up Your Monitor Setting Display Resolution to 1920 x 1080 (maximum) For best performance, set the display resolution to 1920 x 1080 pixels by performing the following steps: 1 For Windows 8 and Windows 8.1 only, select the Desktop tile to switch to classic desktop. 2 Right-click on the desktop and click Screen Resolution. 3 Click the Dropdown list of the Screen Resolution and select 1920 x 1080. 4 Click OK.
Maintenance Guidelines Cleaning Your Monitor WARNING: Before cleaning the monitor, unplug the monitor power cable from the electrical outlet. CAUTION: Read and follow the Safety Instructions before cleaning the monitor. For best practices, follow these instructions in the list below while unpacking, cleaning, or handling your monitor: • To clean your anti-static screen, lightly dampen a soft, clean cloth with water.
