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Phase

 

If satisfactory results are not obtained using the Phase adjustment, use the Pixel Clock (coarse) adjustment and then use Phase 

(fine), again.   

 

 

 

NOTE:

 Pixel Clock and Phase Adjustments are only available for "VGA" input.  

Reset Display 
Settings 

 

Select this option to restore default display settings.  

 

Other Settings 

 

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

 

Language option to set the OSD display to one of seven languages (English, Espanol, Francais, Deutsch and Japanese).

Menu Transparency

 

 

 

 

 

Select this option to change the menu transparency by pressing 

 or 

 (Minimum: 0 ~ Maximum: 100). 

Menu Timer

 

OSD Hold Time: Sets the length of time the OSD will remain active after the last time you pressed a button. 

Use the 

 or 

buttons to adjust the slider in 5 second increments, from 5 to 60 seconds.  

Menu Lock

 

Controls user access to adjustments. When 'Lock' is selected, no user adjustments are allowed. All buttons are locked except the 

 button. 

 

 

 

NOTE:

 When the OSD is locked, pressing the menu button takes the user directly to the OSD settings menu, with OSD Lock 

selected. Select "Unlock" to unlock and allow user access to all applicable settings. 

DDC/CI

  

DDC/CI (Display Data Channel/Command Interface) allows your monitor parameters (brightness, color balance etc) to be adjustable 
via software on your PC. You can disable this feature by selecting "Disable". 
Enable this feature for best user experience and optimum performance of your monitor. 

  

LCD Conditioning

Helps reduce minor cases of image retention. Depending on the degree of image retention, the program may take some time to run. 
You can enable this feature by selecting "Enable". 

Summary of Contents for S1909WN

Page 1: ...n Agency As an ENERGY STAR partner Dell Inc has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products Dell Inc disclaims any proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names other than its own Model S1909WNf August 2008 Rev A00...

Page 2: ...m transistor TFT liquid crystal display LCD The monitor features include Package Contents Product Features Identifying Parts and Controls Monitor Specifications Plug and Play Capability LCD Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy Maintenance Guidelines NOTE Some items may be optional and may not ship with your Monitor Some features or media may not be available in certain countries l Monitor with stand l...

Page 3: ...lutions Plug and play capability if supported by your system On Screen Display OSD adjustments for ease of set up and screen optimization Software and documentation media which includes an information file INF Image color Matching File ICM and product documentation Energy Saver feature for ENERGY STAR compliance Security lock slot Identifying Parts and Controls Front View Back View Front View Fron...

Page 4: ...Behind attached base 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 Regulatory rating label Lists the regulatory approvals 5 Dell Soundbar mounting brackets To attach the optional Dell Soundbar Left view Right view ...

Page 5: ...reen dimensions 18 5 inches 18 5 inch viewable image size Preset display area 409 8 H X230 4 V Horizontal 409 8 mm 16 13 inches Vertical 230 4 mm 9 07 inches Pixel pitch 0 3 mm Viewing angle 160 vertical typical 170 horizontal typical Luminance output 300 CD m typical Contrast ratio 1000 to 1 typical Faceplate coating Antiglare with hard coating 3H Backlight CCFL 2 edgelight system Response Time 5...

Page 6: ...l scan range 30 kHz to 83 kHz automatic Vertical scan range 56 Hz to 75 Hz automatic Optimal preset resolution 1366 x 768 at 60 Hz Highest preset resolution 1366 x 768 at 75 Hz Video display capabilities Component playback 480i 480p 576i 576p 720p 1080i 1080p ...

Page 7: ...0 Electrical Specifications Video input signals Analog RGB 0 7 Volts 5 positive polarity at 75 ohm input impedance Synchronization input signals Separate horizontal and vertical synchronizations polarity free TTL level SOG Composite SYNC on green AC input voltage frequency current 100 to 240 VAC 50 or 60 Hz 3 Hz 1 2A Max Inrush current 120 V 30 A Max 240 V 60 A Max Physical Characteristics Connect...

Page 8: ...Height 129 10 mm 5 08 inches Width 204 83 mm 8 06 inches Depth 204 83 mm 8 06 inches Weight Weight with packaging 5 33 kg 11 73 lbs Weight with stand assembly and cables 3 86 kg 8 50 lbs Weight without stand assembly For wall mount or VESA mount considerations no cables 3 42 kg 7 52 lbs Weight of stand assembly 0 32 kg 0 71 lbs ...

Page 9: ...ility varies by country and product and some services may not be available in your area To contact Dell for sales technical support or customer service issues Back to Contents Page 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 NOTE If you do not have an active Internet ...

Page 10: ...p 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 1366x768 again Back to Contents Page NOTE If you are unable to set the resolution to 1366x768 please contact Dell to inquire about a Graphics Adapter that supports these resolutions ...

Page 11: ...cription 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 After installing the drivers for your Graphics Adapter attempt to set the resolution to 1366x768 again Back to Contents Page NOTE If you are unable to set the resolution to 1366x768 please contact the manufacturer of your c...

Page 12: ...htness Contrast menu or to increase the values of the selected menu option 3 Automatic Adjust Adjust Down Use Auto Adjust to activate automatic setup adjustment or to decrease the values of the selected menu option The following dialog appears on a black screen as the monitor self adjusts to the current input Auto Adjustment allows the monitor to self adjust to the incoming video signal After usin...

Page 13: ...ENU to enter the slide bar and then use the and buttons according to the indicators on the menu to make your changes 6 Select the Menu Exit option to return to the main menu or exit the OSD menu NOTE If you change the settings and then either proceed to another menu or exit the OSD menu the monitor automatically saves those changes The changes are also saved if you change the settings and then wai...

Page 14: ...raphics or Video according to the input signal Select Graphics if connecting a PC to your monitor for connecting DVD STB or VCR to your monitor Video is recommended Preset Modes When you select Graphics you can choose Standard Multimedia Game Warm Cool or Custom RGB l Choose Standard to utilize the panel native color format l If you view media application like photo clip etc via PC choose Multimed...

Page 15: ... to 100 Push to increase the monochrome appearance of the video image Push to decrease the colorful appearance of the video image NOTE Saturation adjustment is available only for video input Demo Mode Vertically splits the screen into two segments The left half of the screen in the normal mode and the right half of the screen is displayed in the color enhanced mode Reset Color Setting s Reset your...

Page 16: ...tive after the last time you pressed a button Use the or buttons to adjust the slider in 5 second increments from 5 to 60 seconds Menu Lock Controls user access to adjustments When Lock is selected no user adjustments are allowed All buttons are locked except the button NOTE When the OSD is locked pressing the menu button takes the user directly to the OSD settings menu with OSD Lock selected Sele...

Page 17: ...ecifications for the Horizontal and Vertical frequency ranges addressable by this monitor Recommended mode is 1366 x 768 You will see the following message before the DDC CI function is disabled When monitor enters 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 foll...

Page 18: ...download the latest driver for your graphics card l If you are using a non Dell computer portable or desktop Go to the support site for your computer and download the latest graphic drivers Go to your graphics card website and download the latest graphic drivers Using the Dell Soundbar Optional The Dell Soundbar is a stereo two channel system adaptable to mount on Dell Flat Panel Displays The Soun...

Page 19: ...Back to Contents Page NOTE The base is detached when the monitor is shipped from the factory ...

Page 20: ...ze 2 Select the Display Settings tab 3 Move the slider bar to the right by pressing and holding left mouse button and adjust the screen resolution to 1366x768 4 Click OK If you do not see 1366x768 as an option you may need to update your graphics driver Please choose the scenario below that best describes the computer system you are using and follow the provided directions 1 If you have a Dell des...

Page 21: ...of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries ENERGY STAR is a registered trademark of the U S Environmental Protection Agency As an ENERGY STAR partner Dell Inc has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming the marks and names or t...

Page 22: ...ue analog VGA display connector cable to the corresponding video port on the back of your computer Connecting the blue VGA cable NOTE The base is detached when the monitor is shipped from the factory After placing the monitor panel on soft cloth or cushion complete the following steps to attach the base 1 Place the monitor on a stable flat table 2 Fit the groove on the base onto the riser of the m...

Page 23: ...tom rear of the monitor 2 Slide the Soundbar to the left until it snaps into place 3 Connect the soundbar with the power brick 4 Plug the power cable of the brick to a nearby power outlet 5 Insert the lime green mini stereo plug from the rear of the Soundbar into the computer s audio output jack NOTE To prevent scratches on the LCD screen while removing the base ensure that the monitor is placed o...

Page 24: ...Back to Contents Page 1 Press the hook to loosen the base from the riser 2 Detach the base away from the monitor hinge ...

Page 25: ...les on the surface of the screen 2 Unplug the video cable s from the back of the computer or monitor The monitor then goes into the self test mode 3 Press and hold the and buttons on the front panel simultaneously for 2 seconds A gray screen appears 4 Carefully inspect the screen for abnormalities 5 Press the button on the front panel again The color of the screen changes to red 6 Inspect the disp...

Page 26: ...a OSD l Perform monitor self test feature check and determine if these lines are also in self test mode l Check for bent or broken pins in the video cable connector l Run the built in diagnostics Synchronization Problems Screen is scrambled or appears torn l Reset the monitor to Factory Settings l Perform Auto Adjust via OSD l Adjust Phase and Pixel Clock controls via OSD l Perform monitor self te...

Page 27: ...olume setting l Clean and reseat the audio line in plug l Test the Soundbar using another audio source i e portable CD player Distorted Sound Computer s sound card is used as the audio source l Clear any obstructions between the Soundbar and the user l Confirm that the audio line in plug is completely inserted into the jack of the sound card l Set all Windows volume controls to their midpoints l D...

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