Dell S2719DM User’s Guide Model: S2719DM Regulatory model: S2719DMt
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Contents About Your Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Product Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Identifying Parts and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Recover HDMI version . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Common Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Product Specific Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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. Monitor with stand Power cable (varies by country) Power adapter HDMI 2.
Product Features The Dell S2719DM monitor has an active matrix, thinfilm transistor (TFT), liquid crystal display (LCD), and LED backlight. The monitor features include: • 68.47 cm (27-inch) viewable area display (measured diagonally). 2560 x 1440 resolution with full-screen support for lower resolutions. • Mega dynamic contrast ratio (8,000,000:1). • Wide viewing angles with high color gamut. • Tilt adjustment capability. • Plug and play capable if supported by your system.
Identifying Parts and Controls Front view Label 1 2 Description Function buttons (For more information, see Operating the Monitor) Power on/off button (with LED indicator) About Your Monitor | 7
Back and Bottom View Label Description Use 1 Audio line-out port Connect speakers to playback audio coming through HDMI audio channels. Only supports 2-channel audio. NOTE: The audio line-out port does not support headphones. WARNING: Excessive sound pressure from earphones or headphones can cause hearing damage or loss. 2 HDMI1 connector 3 HDMI2 connector 4 DC power connector To connect the monitor power adapter.
Monitor Specifications Screen type Active matrix - TFT LCD Panel Type Plane To Line Switching Aspect ratio 16:9 Viewable image dimensions Diagonal 68.47 cm (27 inches) Active Area Horizontal 596.74 mm (23.49 inches) Vertical 335.66 mm (13.21 inches) Area 200301.75 mm² (310.47 inches²) Pixel pitch 0.233 mm x 0.
Resolution Specifications Horizontal scan range 30 kHz to 120 kHz (HDMI1.4) 30 kHz to 140 kHz (HDMI2.0) Vertical scan range 48 Hz to 75 Hz (HDMI1.4/HDMI2.0) Maximum preset resolution 2560 x 1440 at 60 Hz Video input capabilities (HDMI playback) 480p,576p, 720p,1080p (HDMI1.4/HDMI2.0) 2160p(HDMI2.0) Preset Display Modes Display Mode Vertical Frequency (Hz) 70.0 Pixel Clock (MHz) 720 x 400 Horizontal Frequency (kHz) 31.5 28.3 Sync Polarity (Horizontal/ Vertical) -/+ VESA, 640 x 480 31.5 60.
Electrical Specifications Video input signals • Digital video signal for each differential line Per differential line at 100 ohm impedance • HDMI signal input support AC/DC adapter: Input voltage/ frequency/current 100-240 VAC / 50 or 60 Hz ± 3 Hz / 1.7A (maximum) Output voltage/current Inrush current Output: 19.5 VDC /3.34 A At 115V/230V, maximum inrush current less than 150A (cold start).
Physical Characteristics Connector type • HDMI connector • Audio line-out Signal cable type HDMI 1.8 M cable Dimensions (with stand) Height 452.7 mm (17.82 inches) Width 610.9 mm (24.05 inches) Depth 157.6 mm (6.20 inches) Dimensions (without stand) Height 354.1 mm (13.94 inches) Width 610.9 mm (24.05 inches) Depth 29.0 mm (1.14 inches) Stand dimensions Height 227.7 mm (8.96 inches) Width 228.3 mm (8.99 inches) Depth 157.6 mm (6.20 inches) Weight Weight with packaging 8.05 kg (17.
Power Management Modes If you have VESA’s DPM-compliant video card or software installed in your PC, the monitor can automatically reduce its power consumption when not in use. This is referred to as power save mode*. If the computer detects input from the keyboard, mouse, or other input devices, the monitor automatically resumes functioning. The following table shows the power consumption and signaling of this automatic power saving feature.
Pin Assignments_HDMI connector 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.
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 Using the Tilt You can tilt the monitor for the most comfortable viewing angle. 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. 2 Connect the HDMI cable from your monitor to the computer. 3 4 16 | Switch on your monitor. Select the correct input source at Monitor OSD Menu and turn on your computer.
Requirements to view or playback HDR content (1) via Ultra BluRay DVD or Game consoles Ensure the DVD player and Game consoles are HDR capable (for example Panasonic DMP-UB900, x-Box One S, PS4 Pro). Download and install the appropriate graphics card drivers (for PC applications), see below. (2) via PC Ensure the graphics card used is HDR capable [HDMI2.0a (with HDR option) compliant and HDR graphics driver is installed].
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.
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.
The following table describes the front panel buttons: Front‑Panel Button Description 1 Use this button to choose from a list of preset color modes. Shortcut key: Preset Modes 2 Use this button to directly access the “Brightness/ Contrast” bar. Shortcut key: Brightness/Contrast 3 Use this menu button to launch the on-screen display (OSD) and select the OSD menu. See Accessing the Menu System. Menu 4 Use this button to go back to the main menu or exit the OSD main menu.
Front‑Panel Button Use the buttons on the front of the monitor to adjust the image settings. Front Panel Button Description 1 Use the Up (increase) and Down (decrease) keys to adjust items in the OSD menu. Up Down 2 Use the OK button to confirm your selection. OK 3 Use the Back button to go back to the previous menu.
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.
Icon Menu and Submenus Description Brightness/ Contrast Use this menu to activate Brightness/Contrast adjustment. Brightness Brightness adjusts the luminance of the backlight (minimum 0; maximum 100). Press the Contrast button to increase brightness. Press the button to decrease brightness. NOTE: Manual adjustment of Brightness is disabled when Dynamic Contrast/HDR are switched on. Adjust the Brightness first, and then adjust Contrast only if further adjustment is necessary.
Icon Menu and Submenus Description Input Source Use the Input Source menu to select between different video inputs that are be connected to your monitor. HDMI1 Select the HDMI1 input when you are using the HDMI1 connector. Use HDMI2 Select the HDMI2 input when you are using the HDMI2 connector. Use to select the HDMI2 input source. Auto Select Use to select Auto Select, the monitor scans for available input sources. Resets your monitor’s Input Source settings to the factory defaults.
Icon Menu and Submenus Description Preset Modes When you select Preset Modes, you can choose Standard, ComfortView, Movie, Game, Warm, Cool or Custom Color from the list. • Standard: Default color settings. This is the default preset mode. • ComfortView: Decreases the level of blue light emitted from the screen to make viewing more comfortable for your eyes.
Icon Menu and Submenus Input Color Format 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. • YPbPr: Select this option if your DVD player supports only YPbPr output. Hue Use or to adjust the hue from 0 to 100. NOTE: Hue adjustment is available only for Movie and Game mode. Saturation Use or to adjust the saturation from 0 to 100. NOTE: Saturation adjustment is available only for Movie and Game mode.
Icon Menu and Submenus Description Aspect Ratio Sharpness Adjust the image ratio to Wide 16:9, 4:3 or 5:4. Makes the image look sharper or softer. Use or to adjust the sharpness from ‘0’ to ‘100’. Dynamic Contrast Allows you to increase the level of contrast to provide sharper and more detailed image quality. Push the button to select the Dynamic Contrast “On” or “Off”. NOTE: For Game and Movie preset mode only. NOTE: Dynamic Contrast provides higher contrast if you select Game or Movie preset mode.
Icon Menu and Submenus Description Menu 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 Description Personalize Shortcut key 1 Shortcut key 2 Power Button LED Reset Personalization Select from Preset Modes, Brightness/Contrast, Input Source, Aspect Ratio, Smart HDR set as shortcut key 1. Select from Preset Modes, Brightness/Contrast, Input Source, Aspect Ratio, Smart HDR set as shortcut key 2. Allows you to set the state of the power light to save energy. Restores Shortcut Keys and Power Button LED to factory defaults.
Icon Menu and Submenus Description Other Display info DDC/CI 30 | Select this option to adjust the OSD settings, such as the DDC/CI, LCD conditioning, and so on. Displays the monitor’s current settings. DDC/CI (Display Data Channel/Command Interface) allows you to adjust the monitor settings using software on your computer. Select Off to turn off this feature. Enable this feature for best user experience and optimum performance of your monitor.
Icon Menu and Submenus Description LCD Conditioning Helps reduce minor cases of image retention. Depending on the degree of image retention, the program may take some time to run. Select On to start the process. Firmware Firmware version. Service Tag Displays the Service Tag. The Service Tag is a unique alphanumeric identifier that allows Dell to identify the product specifications and access warranty information. NOTE: The Service Tag is also printed on a label located at the base of the stand.
OSD Warning Messages When the Dynamic Contrast feature is enabled (in these preset modes: Game or Movie), manual brightness adjustment is disabled. When the monitor does not support a particular resolution mode, you can 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 2560 x 1440.
When the monitor enters the Power Save mode, the following message appears: Activate the computer and wake up the monitor to gain access to the OSD.
If either HDMI1, HDMI2 input is selected and the corresponding cable is not connected, a floating dialog box as shown below appears. or See Troubleshooting for more information.
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.
4 This box also appears during normal system operation, if the video cable becomes disconnected or damaged. 5 Turn off your monitor and reconnect the video cable; then turn on both your computer and the monitor. If your monitor screen remains blank after you use the previous procedure, check your video controller and computer, because your monitor is functioning properly.
Recover HDMI version Your monitor provides a HDMI version recovery failsafe mechanism. HDMI switches to version 2.0 when one of the Smart HDR modes is selected. If the screen goes blank after switching to HDMI version 2.0, perform the following steps to revert to HDMI version 1.4 : 1 Press any of the menu key to wake up the monitor. 2 Press any of the menu key to enter the input source select menu.
Common Problems The following table contains general information about common monitor problems you might encounter and the possible solutions: Common What You Symptoms Experience No Video/Power No picture LED off No Video/Power No picture or no LED on brightness Missing Pixels LCD screen has spots Stuck-on Pixels LCD screen has bright spots Brightness Problems Safety Related Issues Intermittent Problems Picture too dim or too bright Visible signs of smoke or sparks Monitor malfunctions on & off 38
Common Symptoms What You Experience HDR Problems Cannot set GFX solution into HDR mode after switching into Desktop/Movie HDR/Game HDR/Reference Presets Missing Color Wrong Color Image retention from a static image left on the monitor for a long period of time Possible Solutions • Ensure the Personal Computer (PC) or graphics solution meets minimum requirement for HDR playback and install the latest software drivers for the Graphics card. • Ensure that the inbox HDMI 2.
Product Specific Problems Specific Symptoms Screen image is too small What You Experience Image is centered on screen, but does not fill entire viewing area Cannot adjust OSD does not the monitor with appear on the the buttons on screen the front panel No Input Signal when user controls are pressed Possible Solutions • Check the Aspect Ratio setting in the Display menu OSD. • Reset the monitor to factory settings.
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 Safety, Environmental, and Regulatory Information (SERI). FCC Notices (U.S.
Setting Up Your Monitor NOTE: When all conditions meeting HDR output are satisfied,the maximum input resolution to 3840 x 2160 can be supported. Setting Display Resolution to 2560 x 1440 For best performance, set the display resolution to 2560 x 1440 pixels by performing the following steps: In Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8 or Windows 8.1: 1 For Windows 8 or Windows 8.1 only, select the Desktop tile to switch to classic desktop. 2 Right-click on the desktop and click Screen Resolution.
Non-Dell computer In Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8 or Windows 8.1: 1 For Windows 8 or Windows 8.1 only, select the Desktop tile to switch to classic desktop. 2 Right-click on the desktop and click Personalization. 3 Click Change Display Settings. 4 Click Advanced Settings. 5 Identify your graphics controller supplier from the description at the top of the window (e.g. NVIDIA, AMD, Intel etc.). 6 Refer to the graphic card provider website for updated driver (for example, http://www.AMD.
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.
