Dell™ SP2009W Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide About Your Monitor Setting Up the Monitor Operating the Monitor Troubleshooting Appendix Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer. NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death.
Back to Contents Page About Your Monitor Dell™ SP2009W Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Package Contents Product Features Identifying Parts and Controls Monitor Specifications Universal Serial Bus (USB) Interface Plug and Play Capability Camera - MIC Specifications Maintenance Guidelines Package Contents Your monitor comes with all the items shown below. Ensure that you have all the items. If something is missing, contact Dell. NOTE: Some items may be optional and may not ship with your Monitor.
l Documentation (Safety information, Quick Start Guide and CD) Product Features The SP2009W flat panel display has an active matrix, thin-film transistor (TFT), liquid crystal display (LCD). The monitor features include: ■ 20 inches(511mm) diagonal. ■ 1680x1050 resolution, plus 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. ■ Tilt adjustment capabilities.
Back view Back View with monitor stand Label Description Use 1 VESA mounting holes (100mm) (Behind attached VESA plate) To mount the monitor. 2 Barcode serial number label To contact Dell for technical support. 3 Security lock slot To help secure your monitor. 4 Dell soundbar mounting brackets To attach the optional Dell Soundbar. 5 Regulatory rating label Lists the regulatory approvals. 6 Cable management slot To organize cables by placing them through the slot.
Bottom view Label Description 1 AC power cord connector 2 DC power connector for Dell Soundbar 3 DVI connector 4 VGA connector 5 USB upstream port 6 USB downstream ports(2). Monitor Specifications The following sections give you information about the various power management modes and pin assignments for various connectors of your monitor.
Pin Assignments VGA Connector Pin 15-pin Side of the Connected Signal Cable Number 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 5V 10 GND-sync 11 GND 12 DDC data 13 H-sync 14 V-sync 15 DDC clock DVI Connector Pin Number 24-pin Side of the Connected Signal Cable 1 TMDS RX2- 2 TMDS RX2+ 3 TMDS Ground 4 Floating 5 Floating 6 DDC Clock
DDC Data 8 Floating 9 TMDS RX1- 10 TMDS RX1+ 11 TMDS Ground 12 Floating 13 Floating 14 +5V power 15 Self test 16 Hot Plug Detect 17 TMDS RX0- 18 TMDS RX0+ 19 TMDS Ground 20 Floating 21 Floating 22 TMDS Ground 23 TMDS Clock+ 24 TMDS Clock-
Back to Contents Page Operating the Monitor Dell™ SP2009W Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Using the Front Panel Controls Using the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu Setting the Optimal Resolution Using the Dell Soundbar (Optional) Using the Tilt, Swivel, and Vertical Extension Rotating the monitor Adjusting the Rotation Display Settings of Your System Using the Camera Using the Front Panel Controls Use the buttons on the front of the monitor to adjust the image settings.
Front panel Button Description A Use the Up button to adjust (increase ranges) items in the OSD menu. Up B Use the Down button to adjust (decrease ranges) items in the OSD menu. Down C Use the OK button to confirm your selection. OK D Use the back button to back main menu. Back Using the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu Accessing the Menu System NOTE: If you change the settings and then either proceed to another menu or exit the OSD menu, the monitor automatically saves the changes.
Icon Menu and Submenus Description BRIGHTNESS/CONTRAST Use the Brightness and Contrast menu to adjust the Brightness/Contrast. Back Brightness Press Allows you to adjust the brightness or luminance of the backlight. Press the Contrast to go back to the main menu. button to increase brightness and press the button to decrease brightness (min 0 ~ max 100). Allows you to adjust the contrast or the degree of difference between darkness and lightness on the monitor screen.
Color setting mode submenu Back Input Color Format Press to go back to the main menu. Allows you to set the video input mode to. l RGB: Select this option if your monitor is connected to a computer or DVD player using the HDMI cable or the HDMI to DVI adapter. l Mode Selection YPbPr: Select this option if the your DVD player supports only YPbPr output. Allows you to set the display mode to: l Graphics: Select this mode if your monitor is connected to your computer.
Display setting mode submenu Back Wide Mode Press to go back to the main menu. Allows you to change the image scale with various default settings. NOTE: Wide Mode is not available at video resolutions greater than 1680x1050. However, 16:9 and Fill will be available for video timing. Horizontal position Vertical Position Zoom Use the and buttons to adjust image left and right (min 0 ~ max 100). NOTE: When using DVI source, the Horizontal Position setting is not available.
Power Save Audio Allows you to turn on or off the power to the audio during the audio power save mode. Default is "On". On — Allows you to turn off the power to the sound bar during monitor standby. Off — Allows you to turn on the power to the sound bar during monitor standby. Reset Audio Setting Exit Menu Resets your monitor audio settings to the factory defaults. Press to exit the OSD main menu and press Press to go back to the main menu. to accept changes.
NOTE: Press any button on the monitor to terminate LCD Conditioning at any time. Factory Reset Resets all OSD settings to the factory preset values. Personalize Allow you to adjust shortcut key button for preset mode. Brightness & Contrast Auto Adjust and Input source. OSD Warning Messagess The following warning messages may appear on the screen to indicate that the monitor is out of synchronization. This means that the monitor cannot synchronize with the signal that it is receiving from the computer.
Setting the Optimal Resolution To set the optimal resolution for the monitor: 1. 2. 3. 4. Right-click on the desktop and select Properties. Select the Settings tab. Set the screen resolution to 1680 x 1050. Click OK. If you do not see 1680 x 1050 as an option, you may need to update your graphics driver. Depending on your computer, complete one of the following procedures: l l If you have a Dell desktop or portable computer: ¡ Go to support.dell.
Before you rotate the monitor, your monitor should be fully vertically extended (Vertical Extension) and fully tilted (Tilt) up to avoid hitting the bottom edge of the monitor. NOTE: To use the Display Rotation function (Landscape versus Portrait view) with your Dell computer, you require an updated graphics driver that is not included with this monitor. To download the graphics driver, go to support.dell.com and see the Download section for Video Drivers for latest driver updates.
Manually Adjusting the Camera Settings If you do not want the camera to use automatic settings, you can manually adjust the camera settings. Setting the Contrast, Brightness, and Volume To set the contrast, brightness and volume: Right-click the Webcam Central icon in the system tray located in the lower right corner of the screen. Click Open Webcam Central. 1. In the Webcam Console window: 2. · Click the Settings icon and navigate to Settings - Picture Control.
Back to Contents Page Setting Up the Monitor Dell™ SP2009W Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Attaching the Stand Connecting the Monitor Organizing Your Cables Attaching the Soundbar (optional) Removing the Stand Wall Mounting (Optional) Attaching the Base NOTE: The Base of the stand is detached when the monitor hipped from the factory. To attach the base of the stand: 1. 2. Place the monitor on a flat surface. Turn the screw to tighten the base.
Connecting the White DVI Cable NOTE: The graphics are used for the purpose of illustration only. Appearance of the computer may vary. Connecting the USB Cable After you have completed connecting the DVI/VGA cable, follow the procedure below to connect the USB cable to the computer and complete your monitor setup: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Connect the upstream USB port (cable supplied) to an appropriate USB port on your computer. Connect USB peripherals to the downstream USB ports (side or bottom) on the monitor.
After attaching all necessary cables to your monitor and computer, (see Connecting Your Monitor) use the cable management slot to organize all cables as shown above. Attaching the Soundbar(optional) NOTICE: Do not use with any device other than Dell Soundbar. NOTE: The soundbar power connector (+12 V DC output) is for the optional Dell Soundbar only. To attach the soundbar: 1.
2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Lay the LCD display face down on a towel or blanket. Remove the Plastic Covers from the back of the LCD display. Remove the four screws attaching the base (Screw dimension: M4 x 10mm). Remove the Rubber Plugs from inside the four VESA screw holes. Attach the mounting bracket from the VESA compatible wall mounting kit (100 mm x 100 mm distance). Attach the LCD display to the wall, following the instructions in the wall-mounting kit.
Back to Contents Page Troubleshooting Dell™ SP2009W Flat Panel Monitor Self-Test Common Problems Product Specific Problems Universal Serial Bus Specific Problems Dell Soundbar Problems Camera Problems CAUTION: 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.
4. 5. 6. 7. Carefully inspect the screen for abnormalities. Press the forth button on the front panel again. The color of the screen changes to red. Inspect the display for any abnormalities. Repeat steps 5 and 6 to inspect the display in green, blue, and white colored screens. The test is complete when the white screen appears. To exit, press the forth button again. If you do not detect any screen abnormalities upon using the built-in diagnostic tool, the monitor is functioning properly.
l l Image retention from a Faint shadow from the static image left on the static image displayed monitor for a long period of appears on the screen time l l Change the Input Color Format to PC RGB or YPbPr in the Advance Setting OSD. Run the built-in diagnostics Use the Power Management feature to turn off the monitor at all times when not in use (for more information, see Power Management Modes). Alternatively, use a dynamically changing screensaver.
Distorted Sound Other audio source is used l l l l l Unbalanced Sound Output Sound from only one side of Soundbar l l l l l l Low Volume Volume is too low l l l l l Clear any obstructions between the Soundbar and the user. Confirm that the audio line-in plug is completely inserted into the jack of the audio source. Decrease the volume of the audio source. Turn the Power/Volume knob on the Soundbar counter-clockwise to a lower volume setting. Clean and reseat the audio line-in plug.
3. Adjust the Volume slider to obtain the desired audio level. Test the microphone. Try testing the microphone using an application other than the Dell Webcam Central. To test the microphone, 1.Click Start®Control Panel®Sound and Audio Devices. 2.Click the Voice tab. 3.Click the Test Hardware button and follow the instructions. If the recording is successful, reset the camera defaults or reinstall the Dell Webcam Software. See Using the Camera for more information.
Back to Contents Page Setting Up Your Monitor Dell™ SP2009W Flat Panel Monitor If you have a Dell™ desktop or a Dell™ portable computer with internet access 1. Go to http://support.dell.com, enter your service tag, and download the latest driver for your graphics card. 2. After installing the drivers for your graphics Adapter, attempt to set the resolution to 1680x1050 again.
Back to Contents Page Setting Up Your Monitor Dell™ SP2009W Flat Panel Monitor If you have non Dell™ desktop, portable computer, or graphic card 1. Right-click on the desktop and click Properties. 2. Select the Settings tab. 3. Select Advanced. 4. Identify your graphics controller supplier from the description at the top of the window (e.g. NVIDIA, ATI, Intel etc.). 5. Refer to the graphic card provider website for updated driver (for example, http://www.ATI.com OR http://www.NVIDIA.com ). 6.
Back to Contents Page Setting Up Your Monitor Dell™ SP2009W Flat Panel Monitor Setting the display resolution to 1680X1050 (Optimal) For optimal display performance while using the Microsoft Windows operating systems, set the display resolution to 1680 x 1050 pixels by performing the following steps: 1. Right-click on the desktop and click Properties. 2. Select the Settings tab. 3. Move the slider-bar to the right by pressing and holding left-mouse button and adjust the screen resolution to 1680X1050. 4.
Back to Contents Page Appendix Dell™ SP2009W Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Safety Instructions FCC Notice (U.S. Only) and Other Regulatory Information Contacting Dell CAUTION: Safety Instructions CAUTION: 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 information that shipped with your monitor. FCC Notices (U.S.
