Dell SE2716H Monitor User’s Guide Model: SE2716H Regulatory model: SE2716Ht
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Contents About Your Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Product Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Identifying Parts and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Monitor Specifications . . . . . . .
Product Specific Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL) Specific Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Speakers Specific Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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.
• Drivers and documentation media • Quick Setup Guide • Safety and Regulatory Information Product Features The Dell SE2716H curved 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.
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) Back View Label Description 1 Security-lock slot 3 Barcode, serial number, and Service Tag label Regulatory label Use Secures monitor with security lock (sold separately). Refer to this label if you need to contact Dell for technical support. Lists the regulatory approvals. 4 Letter etching Lists the regulatory approvals.
Bottom View Label Description 1 AC power connector 2 HDMI (MHL) 1 port 3 HDMI (MHL) 2 port 4 5 VGA port Audio-in port 6 Headphone port Use To connect the monitor power cable. Connect your computer with HDMI cable or portable device with MHL cable. Connect your computer with HDMI cable or portable device with MHL cable. Connect your computer with VGA cable (optional). Connect to your computer audio output (optional).
Vertical Luminance output Contrast ratio 178° (typical) 300 cd/m² (typical) 3000 to 1 (typical) 8,000,000 to 1 (mega dynamic contrast on) AG type, Haze 2.3% , Hard coating (2H) White LED Edge slim Backlight Fast mode: 6ms grey-to-grey (typical) Normal mode: 8ms grey-to-grey (typical) 16.7 million colors 85% (typical)* Faceplate coating Backlight Response time Color depth Color gamut *SE2716H Color gamut (typical) is based on CIE1976 (85%) and CIE1931 (72%) test standards.
MHL Source Display Modes Display Mode Frequency (Hz) 640 x 480p 60 720 x 480p 60 720 x 576p 50 720 (1440) x 480i 60 720 (1440) x 576i 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 Electrical Specifications Video input signals Synchronization input signals AC input voltage/ frequency/current Inrush current • Analog RGB, 0.7 Volts +/- 5%, positive polarity at 75 ohm input impedance • HDMI 1.4 (MHL 2.
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 (no cables) Stand assembly Front frame gloss • 15-pin D-subminiature (black connector) • HDMI (MHL) 1/HDMI (MHL) 2 • Audio-in • Headphone-out • Digital: detachable, HDMI, 19 pins • Digital: detachable, MHL, 19 pins • Analog: detachable, VGA, 15 p
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) • 211.55 BTU/hour (maximum) • 98.
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 AC mains cable from the monitor. **Maximum power consumption with maximum luminance and speaker active. Activate the computer and the monitor to gain access to the OSD.
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 N/C 2 CD_SENSE 3 N/C 4 N/C 5 TMDS_GND 6 N/C 7 MHL+ 8 MHL_Shield 9 MHL- 10 N/C 11 TMDS_GND 12 N/C 13 N/C 14 N/C 15 CD_PULLUP 16 N/C 17 VBUS_CBUS_GND 18 VBUS 19 CBUS 2Shell Shield 16 | About Your Monitor
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: Don’t put pressure on it when the monitor is on the ground facing up or down. Connect the stand riser to stand base. 1 Attach the stand riser to the stand base. 2 Tighten the thumbscrew below the stand base.
Place the monitor upright. 1 Slide one hand in the cutout area on the bottom cushion and use the other hand to hold the stand. 2 Lift the monitor carefully to prevent it from slipping or falling. 3 Remove the protective cover from the monitor. CAUTION: Do not press on the panel screen when lifting the monitor. 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.
Connecting the HDMI cable Audio In 1 2 HDMI Connecting the audio cable (optional) Audio In 1 2 Audio 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.
3 Turn on the monitor and the MHL source device. Audio In 1 2 MHL 4 5 Select input source on monitor to HDMI (MHL) 1/ HDMI (MHL) 2 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. 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.
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 foam. Direct contact with hard objects might cause damage to the curved monitor. 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 paper cushion or thick sitting mat.
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 1 Description Use this button to choose from a list of preset color modes.
Front‑Panel Button 3 Menu 4 Description 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. Front Panel Button 1 Description 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.
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 Description Color Use the Color menu to adjust the color setting mode. Input Color Format 28 | 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 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 Description Display Use the Display menu to adjust image. Aspect Ratio Horizontal Position Adjust the image ratio to Wide 16:9, 4:3, or 5:4. Vertical Position Use or to adjust the image up or down. Minimum is ‘0’ (-). Maximum is ‘100’ (+). NOTE: Horizontal Position and Vertical Position adjustments are only available for “VGA” input. Makes the image look sharper or softer. Use or to adjust the sharpness from ‘0’ to ‘100’.
Icon Menu and Submenus Dynamic Contrast Description 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: Dynamic Contrast provides higher contrast if you select Game or Movie preset mode. Allows you to set the Response Time to Normal or Fast. Response Time Reset Display Restores the display settings to factory defaults. Settings Audio Volume Allows you to set the volume level of audio source.
Icon Menu and Submenus Description Energy Power Allows you to set the state of the power light to save energy. Button LED Reset Energy Select this option to restore default Energy settings. Settings 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).
Icon Menu and Submenus Description Timer OSD Hold Time: Sets the length of time the OSD remains active after you press a button. Use the and buttons to adjust the slider in 1-second increments, from 5 to 60 seconds. Lock Controls user access to adjustments. When Lock is selected, no user adjustments are allowed. All buttons are locked.
Icon Menu and Submenus Description Other DDC/CI 34 | Select this option to adjust the OSD settings, such as the DDC/CI, LCD conditioning, and so on. 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 Settings Factory Reset Restores other settings, such as DDC/CI, to factory defaults. 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.
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 1920 x 1080.
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 you press any button other than the power button, one of the following messages will appear depending on the selected input: VGA or HDMI (MHL) 1 or HDMI (MHL) 2 input or If either VGA or HDMI (MHL) 1 or HDMI (MHL) 2 input is selected and the corresponding cable is not connected, a floating dialog box as shown below appears.
or 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.
or 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.
7 Repeat steps 5 and 6 to inspect the display in green, blue, black, white, and text screens. The test is complete when the text screen appears. To exit, press Button 4 again. If you do not detect any screen abnormalities upon using the built-in diagnostic tool, the monitor is functioning properly. Check the video card and computer.
Common Symptoms What You Experience Brightness Problems Picture too dim or too bright 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 (MHL) 1/HDMI (MHL) 2 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.
Common Symptoms What You Experience Image retention from a static image left on the monitor for a long period of time Faint shadow from • Use the Power Management feature to turn off the static image the monitor at all times when not in use (for more displayed appears information, see Power Management Modes). on the screen • Alternatively, use a dynamically changing screensaver.
Specific Symptoms The picture does not fill the entire screen What You Experience The picture cannot fill the height or width of the screen Possible Solutions • Due to different video formats (aspect ratio) of DVDs, the monitor may display in full screen. • Run the built-in diagnostics.
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 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: 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. 3 Click the Dropdown list of the Screen Resolution and select 1920 x 1080. 4 Click OK.
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, ATI, Intel etc.). 6 Refer to the graphic card provider website for updated driver (for example, http://www.ATI.
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.
