Dell W1900 Flat Panel Television User Manual
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1. 7 Reset the original factory defaults Press Menu on the remote control select Setup and then select Factory Reset Specifications for Your TV Display General Model number Display type Screen size Viewable area Image aspect ratio Brightness typical Contrast Ratio Response time Tr Tf Video Display Capabilities Additional Features SAP capable CC capable Teletext capable Parental control capable W1900 LCD TV display TFT COLOR Normally Black PVA Premium LCD 19 inch panel 19 inch viewable image size 412 80 x 247 68 mm 16 25inches x 9 75 inches Wide screen 15 9 resolution 16 9 aspect ratio 450 nits typical 600 1 typical 16 ms 9ms typical 4801 480p 720p 10801 5761 where available 576p where available Yes Yes Yes where available Yes Specifications for Your TV Display 39 www dell com support dell com Physical Dimension Display with stand Display no stand With Speakers Weight with stand Tilt Swivel Native Resolution HDTV Capable Picture In Picture Picture In Picture PIP Picture Outside Picture POP Picture By Picture PBP Number of Tuners Viewing Angle Horizontal Vertical Inputs Video Composite CVBS S Video Component TV In coaxial Audio L R DVI for use with a video device Computer VGA for use as computer monitor Specifications for Your TV Display 418 max x 603 7 x 167 85 mm 16 5 max x 23 8 x 62. 21 20 19 17 16 15 14 13 Using Your Remote Control i ze ENTER bem ys gt AUDIO CH v a 10 11 12 0 A N 20 21 22 23 Power Button Number buttons Last Mute CH up icon Enter CH down icon Pict Pos PIP Sel CC Size Sleep SAP Swap PIP POP PBP Audio Vol Vol Menu Disp Input Turns the TV display on and off Press to select a channel Returns you to the previously viewed channel Press to turn the sound on and off Push to view the next channel In the OSD use the channel button to navigate through the menus in the on screen display OSD Selects an OSD option confirms a channel selection Push to view the previous channel In the OSD use the channel button to navigate through the menus in the on screen display OSD Cycles through the preset options for the Picture menu Changes the position of the Picture In Picture PIP window Toggles between windows when you use Picture In Picture PIP Picture Outside Picture POP or Picture By Picture PBP Cycles through the Closed Caption menu Cycles through the size aspect ratio options from the Picture menu Turns on the sleep timer Turns on Second Audio Program SAP Swaps images when using PIP POB or PBP Enters and exits PIP mode Enters and exits POP or PBP mode Cycles through the preset Audio options Increases the volume In the OSD use the volume button to navigate
3. 5 Reconnect the device using the same type of connector For example if you are using the composite connector on the bottom try connecting the device to the composite connector on the side of the TV display See About Your TV Display on page 5 for the location of the connectors After you connect the device change the input source in the OSD See Input Select Menu on page 24 for more information 6 Connect the device using a different connector For example if you are experiencing the problem using a composite connector try using the component connector NOTE To connect to a different connector you need the appropriate cables for that connector See your device documentation for a list of supported connections After you connect the device change the input source in the OSD See Input Select Menu on page 24 for more information 7 Test the device on a different TV 8 If you are using PIP POP PBP ensure the proper Audio Source is selected Press Menu on your remote control and select PIP POP PBP Turn off the progressive scan on the DVD player Your Dell TV display offers built in deinterlacer that is equal to or better quality than the deinterlacer on your DVD player For more information about progressive scan on your DVD player see the documentation for your DVD player Update the color settings in the OSD Press Menu on the remote control and select Picture Problem The screen is not centered c
4. 6 333 min x 603 7 x 167 85 mm 13 1 min x 23 8 x 6 6 311 x 603 7 x 95 2 mm Non detachable 10 kg 22 05 lbs est 5 15 degrees 45 degrees 1280 x 768 WXGA Yes Yes Yes Yes one analog 85 degrees 85 degrees five pairs one bottom one bottom Inputs DVI for use as computer monitor Audio PC Outputs Video Composite CVBS Audio L R Headphone Audio Effects Speakers integrated Additional Features Video Composite CVBS Audio L R Headphone one bottom one bottom one side one pair one side SRS TruSurround XT Midnight Mode 7 watts channel 7 7 watts total one bottom one pair one side Specifications for Your TV Display 41 www dell com support dell com 42 Specifications for Your TV Display Index A About side connectors 5 side panel buttons 5 TV 5 Access Code creating 28 Adjust 25 brightness 25 color 25 Antenna 14 aspect ratio 27 Audio 25 Button lock 29 unlock 29 Buttons channel up and down 6 channels 19 Enter 19 Input Source 6 OSD 6 PIP 19 power 6 remote control 19 Side panel 6 volume 6 19 C Cables 9 Channel 29 blocking 28 Closed caption 29 Coaxial 14 Component 15 Connecting an Antenna 14 Connecting Cable TV coaxial 14 Connecting devices Cable TV box 11 camcorder 1 computer 1 DVD player 11 VCR 11 Connectors 7 AVI 7
5. AV2 7 AV3 8 AV4 8 coaxial 8 11 component 8 11 15 composite DVI 8 11 16 location of 8 power 8 quality 11 side panel 7 S Video 11 15 VGA 8 DVI 16 F Factory settings restore 29 H headphones 7 Input Select Input sources 24 Input Source 19 rename 29 IR receiver 5 M Midnight Mode 25 Monitor 17 0 On Screen Display 23 OSD T9 2 access code 28 Index 43 appearance of 29 Audio 25 closed caption 29 Input Select 24 language 24 Main Menu 23 messages 30 Parental Control 28 PBE 26 Picture 25 PIP 26 POP 26 remote control 23 setup 29 sleep timer 29 using 23 P Package contents 9 Parental Control access code 28 Picture By Picture 26 Picture In Picture 26 Picture Outside Picture 26 Power indicator amber light 5 blue light 5 Power light amber 5 blue 5 Problems remote control 36 TV 31 44 Index R V Remote control 19 23 NEO batteries 19 buttons 19 Learning remote 22 problems with 36 using 19 S Self Test 37 setup 29 Sleep bimer 29 Specifications 39 SRS 25 S Video 15 T Troubleshooting 31 computer 37 general problems 32 monitor 37 OSD 36 remote control 36 self test 37 TV connectors location 11 setup 11 U Universal remote 22
6. e TV ANT Cable connector on the bottom of the TV display e VGA VGA connector on the bottom of the TV display e DVI DVI connector on the bottom of the TV display Troubleshooting Your TV Display 31 www dell com support dell com 32 General Problems Problem Poor picture quality while watching TV and using a device such as a DVD player or a VCR Troubleshooting Your TV Display Possible Solution 1 Check the aspect ratio settings in the OSD Press the Menu button on the remote control and select Size For more information on using the OSD see Using the On Screen Display on page 23 2 Reconnect the device using the same type of connector For example 1f you are using the composite connector on the bottom try connecting the device to the composite connector on the side of the TV display See About Your TV Display on page 5 for the location of the connectors After you connect the device change the input source in the OSD See Input Select Menu on page 24 for more information 3 Connect the device using a different connector For example if you are experiencing the problem using a composite connector try using the component connector NOTE To connect to a different connector you need the appropriate cables for that connector See your device documentation for a list of supported connections After you connect the device change the input source in the OSD See Input Select Menu on page 2
7. through the menus Decreases the volume In the OSD use the volume button to navigate through the menus Enters and exits the OSD main menu Displays information about your TV display for example in TV Mode displays the channel you are watching Enters and exits the Input Select menu Using Your Remote Control 21 www dell com support dell com 22 Using Your TV Display With a Universal or Learning Remote Control Preprogrammed universal remote controls can be programmed to control the following functions on your Dell TV display e Power e Channel Up e Channel Down e Volume Up e Volume Down e Mute e Input Select K NOTE Future preprogrammed universal remote controls may be able to control more functions You can program universal remote controls to work with your Dell TV display in the following ways e Ifthe remote control manual lists codes by manufacturer use the Philips codes e Ifthe remote control has a search function this function may be used to find the correct code e Ifthe remote control has a learning function you can program specific buttons on it from the Dell remote control in addition to those buttons listed above K NOTE For additional information see the documentation that came with your universal or learning remote control Using Your Remote Control Using the On Screen Display Your TV display has an on screen display OSD that allows you to select the pr
8. white or if you are connecting a computer use the stereo connector green K NOTE Some cable TV boxes may have DVI connectors but do not support using a DVI connection For more information contact your cable TV company Plug in the power cords for the TV display and devices and turn them on Enter the OSD and select the DVI For additional information about the Input Select menu see page 24 Setting Up Your TV Display Using the VGA Connector K NOTE Only one connector can be used for a computer either VGA or DVI Turn off the TV display and unplug the power cord Connect the blue VGA cable to your TV display and to your computer Connect the green audio cable to the connector on the TV display and to your computer Plug in the power cords for the TV display and devices and turn them on Enter the OSD and select the VGA For additional information about the Input Select menu see page 24 U Bb UY N E Setting Up Your TV Display 17 www dell com support dell com 18 Setting Up Your TV Display Using Your Remote Control Installing Batteries Before you can use your remote control install two AAA batteries 1 Slide open the battery cover 2 Install the batteries Make sure that you match the and on the batteries with the and symbols in the battery compartment 3 Replace the battery cover Using Your Remote Control 19 www dell com support dell com 20 23 22
9. 4 for more information 4 Reset the original factory defaults Press Menu on the remote control select Setup and then select Factory Reset 5 Adjust the color temperature Press Menu on the remote control select Picture and then select Color Temperature NOTE Some set top boxes offer aspect ratio See your device documentation for more information Problem Poor picture quality when using a device connected to the ANT Cable coaxial connector Nothing appears on my TV display Possible Solution 1 Ensure TV display is selected as the input source in the Input Select menu See Input Select Menu on page 24 for more information 2 Press Menu on the remote control select Setup and then select Channel Setup This resets the channels on your remote 3 Check the aspect ratio settings in the OSD Press the Menu button on the remote control and select Size For more information on using the OSD see Using the On Screen Display on page 23 4 Reset the original factory defaults Press Menu on the remote control select Setup and then select Factory Reset 5 Adjust the color temperature Press Menu on the remote control select Picture and then select Color Temperature 6 The problem may be with your device contact your service provider 1 Ensure the TV display is turned on 2 Verify that all the cables are properly connected to the TV display including the power cable 3 Check to see if there is a blue or amber light on t
10. Connecting Your Computer to the TV Display 13 3 Using Your Remote Control Installing Batteries 19 Using Your TV Display With a Universal or Learning Remote Control 22 4 Using the On Screen Display Using Your Remote Control With the OSD 23 Selecting Your OSD Language 24 Input Select Menu 24 Picture Menu 2 dede eres Li hl 25 AUdIO gt a AITINA ARRE 25 PIP POP PBP cbosbel lia Liebe e baia 26 Parental Control 28 Contents 3 4 Closed Caption 2 2 e o Sleep TIME sa SR EGE AAA AAA i OSD Setup e 2044 AREA SRO EA dS REE ES eee Se 5 Troubleshooting Your TV Display Troubleshooting Tips 2 2 2200 0008 General Problems 0 00004 OSD Messages 2 2 2 Remote Control Problems Using the Self Test Feature When Your TV Display is Connected to Your Computer Problems When Using the TV DisplayasaMonitor 6 Specifications for Your TV Display Contents About Your TV Display Front View 1 IR receiver Senses the signal from the remote control 2 Power indicator light LED The light is blue when the TV display is on and amber when the TV display is in power save mode About Your TV Display 5 www dell com support dell com 6 Right Side View Power button OSD menu button Volume button Volume button Channel but
11. Dell W1900 LCD TV Display Owner s Manual Model W1900 www dell com support dell com Notes Notices and Cautions K NOTE A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your TV display NOTICE A NOTICE indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem AN CAUTION A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage personal injury or death Information in this document is subject to change without notice 2004 Dell Inc All rights reserved Reproduction in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Inc is strictly forbidden Trademarks used in this text Dell and the DELL logo are trademarks of Dell Inc SRSCO TruSurround XT SRS and CO symbol are trademarks of SRS Labs Inc 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 October 2004 Rev A01 Contents 1 About Your TV Display Front VIOW cos a e ie des Ee SA 5 Right Side View o 6 Left Side View o 1 Bottom View cee DARA a 8 Package Contents a 9 2 Setting Up Your TV Display Proper Location for Your TV Display 11 Connecting Your TV Display 11
12. NESS COLOR ES COLOR TINT COLOR SATURATION Blue 9300K Red 5700K Audio PERSONAL 38 38 38 NATURAL COLOR 38 38 If you select one of the following preset image settings the individual settings are automatically updated e Movies e Sports e Weak Signal e Multimedia If you select Personal you can adjust the individual settings such as Brightness and Color The color temperature presets are Natural 6500K Normal the native panel temperature The Audio Menu allows you to set the audio to best fit the type of show you are watching AUDIO SETTINGS EQUALIZER MODE PERSANAL TREBLE PERSANAL BASS AUDIO OUT PROGRAM MUTE ON O OFF ON OFF PERSONAL 38 38 FIXED STEREO ON gt OFF Midnight Mode Evens out the large volume variations between voice and action scenes SRS TruSurround XT Delivers virtual surround sound over two speakers from any source which creates a wider sound with deep rich bass If you select one of the following preset Equalizer Mode settings the individual audio levels are automatically updated Music Theater Voice If you select Personal you can adjust the individual audio levels such as Bass and Treble Use Audio Program to select Stereo Mono or SAP Second Audio Program Using the On Screen Display 25 www dell com support dell com 26 PIP POP PBP You can view two active sourc
13. Press Menu on the remote control and select Size 2 This may be a problem with your device See the documentation for the device Troubleshooting Your TV Display 35 www dell com support dell com 0SD Messages While using your TV display the following messages may appear Message Auto Adjust Out of Range No Video Input TV Button Lock In Power Save Mode Press any key on keyboard or move mouse In Power Save Mode Please Check Video Signal Self Test Troubleshooting Your TV Display Possible Solution No action required the TV display is performing an auto adjustment Check the optimal resolution settings You may need to download a new video driver For more information go to support dell com 1 Check all cables are properly connected 2 Ensure the proper source 1s selected in the Input Select menu See Input Select Menu on page 24 for more information To unlock press Menu on your remote control select Setup Use the side panel buttons to unlock the OSD and side panel buttons 1 Press the Menu button A message appears stating that the OSD and buttons are locked 2 While the message is on the screen press the volume decrease and channel up buttons on the side panel simultaneously A message appears stating that the OSD and buttons are unlocked If you have a computer connected to the TV display and there is no signal detected the TV display goes in to sleep mode The power light i
14. color and one black and white Taza o PY 20 O To locate the connector see page 8 ae Y A A 12 Setting Up Your TV Display Connecting Your Computer to the TV Display Your TV display has two standard connectors that can be used to connect your computer K NOTE The type of connector you use depends on the graphics card your computer supports For additional information about graphic cards see your computer documentation Quality Cable and Connector When to Use Good A standard graphic display system for computers that uses an analog signal and can support resolutions up to 1280 x 768 MORO gt V ows 3 Better A digital signal that can support digital and convert analog to digital DVI can be used for high resolution display and can Te a support resolutions up to 1280 x 768 IN O AAY we Setting Up Your TV Display 13 www dell com support dell com 14 Using the ANT Cable Coaxial Connector Turn off the TV display and unplug the power cord Connect the coaxial cable to the ANT Cable connector of the TV display Plug in the power cord for the TV display and turn on the TV display E UY N FP Enter the on screen display OSD and select TV For additional information about the Input Select menu see page 24 Using the Composite Connector 1900 DBO MHOL 1 le LL Lo D O VEZ Y ON O Turn off the TV display and unplug the power cord Connect your device includ
15. de of the TV display See Left Side View on page 7 for the location of the composite connector AV2 S VIDEO Select when you have a video device such as a VCR connected to the S Video connector on the side of the TV display See Left Side View on page 7 for the location of the S Video connector AV3 COMPONENT 1 Select when you have a video device such as a DVD player connected to the component connector See Bottom View on page 8 for the location of the component connector AV4 COMPONENT 2 Select when you have a video device such as a DVD player connected to the component connector See Bottom View on page 8 for the location of the component connector SHOW INPUTS Show Inputs allows you to select Active or All Active searches for which connectors are being used The available input sources appear in white and input sources that are not available appear in grey All shows all the input sources and allows you to select all the input sources even if you do not have a device connected K NOTE In OSD Settings located in the Setup menu you can set the Input Select to display the device that you have attached For example AV2 would say DVD when you view the Input Select menu Using the On Screen Display Picture Menu The Picture Menu allows you to adjust the appearance of the image including color and brightness PICTURE SETTINGS BACK EE PICTURE BRIGHTNESS CONTRAST HE SHARP
16. e such as a DVD player to the DVI connector Connect your computer or video devices such as a DVD player Connect the audio cable from your computer to the TV display Connect devices such as a DVD player or cable TV box Connect cable T V box or an antenna Connect devices such as a DVD player or cable TV box Connect your computer Package Contents K NOTE If you need additional cables contact Dell Remote control AAA batteries 2 St WWW 3ZIS 9NEOY AV3H Hod SANT UF O asodsio 10 11043 907020 100 00 A AIN Power cord Composite video cable Audio cable About Your TV Display 9 www dell com support dell com 10 VGA cable DVI cable Computer audio cable S Video cable Documentation About Your TV Display gt Product Information Guide E Dell System XXXX ENUE A Ssaumg Setting Up Your TV Display AN CAUTION Before you begin any of the procedures in this section follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide Proper Location for Your TV Display Consider the following environmental factors when you are deciding where to put your TV display e Do not store or use the TV display in locations that are exposed to high heat direct sunlight or extreme cold e Avoid moving the TV display between locations with extreme temperature differences For more information see Specifications on page 39 e Do not sub
17. es simultaneously using Picture In Picture PIP Picture Outside Picture POP or Picture By Picture PBP For POP you can select from three different POP options e POPI One large POP window to the left and a smaller centered window on the right e POP3 One large POP window to the left and three smaller vertically aligned windows on the right e POP12 One large centered POP window surrounded by twelve smaller windows The remote control offers the following PIP POP PBP PIP POP PBP options e Use the PIP button or the POP PBP button BACK on the remote control to turn on and off PIP PIP POP PBP POR and PBE TRANSPARENCY x e If you are in PIP POP or PBP mode use the SWAP button on the remote control to switch between the two windows e Use the POS button on the remote to change which corner of the screen the PIP window appears In the OSD you can adjust the Transparency the Size and H horizontal and V vertical position ot the PIP POP PBP windows When you are selecting the horizontal orientation moves the window left and moves the window to the right When you are adjusting the vertical orientation 0 is at the top of the screen and 100 is at the bottom of the screen tad SIZE HORIZONTAL POSITION VERTICAL POSITION PIP SOURCE n y TAN AUDIOS SOURCE POP Scan Mode allows you to select Sequential or Float Float mode plays the source for selected channels that appear in the wi
18. he lower right hand corner of the TV display A blue light indicates the TV display is on An amber light means the TV display is In power save mode 4 Ensure the proper source is selected in the Input Select menu See Input Select Menu on page 24 for more information 5 Reconnect any devices that are currently connected to the TV display If you are using multiple devices connect and test one device at a time 6 Connect another device that you know is working properly 7 Reset the original factory defaults Press Menu on the remote control select Setup and then select Factory Reset Troubleshooting Your TV Display 33 www dell com support dell com 34 Problem No sound Double image or no image with DVD Picture is too dim or too bright Troubleshooting Your TV Display Possible Solution 1 Ensure mute is not turned on Pressing the Mute button on the remote control turns the mute function on and off 2 If only certain TV channels do not have sound then you need to correct the Input Select menu in the OSD see Input Select Menu on page 24 3 Verify that the audio cables are firmly connected to both the audio input connectors on your TV display and audio output connectors on your devices Ensure that the cable colors match the connectors colors 4 Also ensure that the audio cables are connected to the same row as the video cables See About Your TV Display on page 5 for the location of the connectors
19. in menu To exit the OSD select the Exit icon and press Enter Using the On Screen Display 23 www dell com support dell com 24 Selecting Your OSD Language 1 Press Menu to enter the OSD 2 Select Setup 3 Inthe Setup menu select Language and select the language that you want the OSD to appear in Input Select Menu The Input Select menu allows you to select the proper source based on how you have your TV display and video equipment connected Press Input on the remote to go directly to the Input Select menu You can also press Menu and select Input Select from the main menu INPUT SELECT AV1 COMPOSITE AV2 S VIDEO AV3 COMPONENT 1 AV4 COMPONENT 2 SHOW INPUTS VGA Select when your TV display is being used as a computer monitor and you have connected the computer using a VGA cable See Bottom View on page 8 for the location of the VGA connector DVI Select when your TV display is being used as a computer monitor and you have connected the computer or when you have connected a device such as a DVD player using the DVI cable See Bottom View on page 8 for the location of the DVI connector TV Select when you have your antenna or cable TV box connected to the ANT Cable connector See Bottom View on page 8 for the location of the coaxial connector AV1 COMPOSITE Select when you have a video device such as a video game system connected to the composite connector on the si
20. ing the audio cables Plug in the power cords for the TV display and devices and turn them on Enter the OSD and select the AV1 Composite For additional information about the Input Select menu see page 24 E W DN Pi Setting Up Your TV Display Using the S Video Connector E UY N FP 1000900 e Lo e A 3 Y ON O Turn off the TV display and unplug the power cord Connect your device including the audio cables Plug in the power cords for the TV display and devices and turn them on Enter the OSD and select the AV2 S Video For additional information about the Input Select menu see page 24 Using the Component Connectors E UY N FP Turn off the TV display and unplug the power cord Connect your device including the audio cables Plug in the power cords for the TV display and devices and turn them on Enter the OSD and select the AV3 Component 1 or AV4 Component 2 For additional information about the Input Select menu see page 24 Setting Up Your TV Display 15 www dell com support dell com 16 Using the DVI Connector K NOTE Only one connector can be used for a computer either VGA or DVI Connecting a Video Device Connecting a Computer ORO Ue 1 Turn off the TV display and unplug the power cord Connect the device Connect the white DVI cable and the audio cables If you are connecting a video device use the audio connectors red and
21. ject the TV display to severe vibration or high impact conditions Do not place the TV display inside a car trunk e Do not store or use the TV display in locations where the TV display would be exposed to high humidity or dusty environment e Do not place the TV display in a location where water or other liquids could spill on or into the TV display Connecting Your TV Display Your TV display has four standard connectors that can be used to connect devices K NOTE Before you connect your TV display ensure you have all the proper cables Some cables may come with the device you are connecting For a list of cables that came with your TV display see Package Contents on page 9 To order additional cables contact Dell Quality Cable and Connector When to Use Good Coaxial RF carries the video and audio from one cable The coaxial connector is labeled ANT Cable on your TV display To locate the connector see page 8 Setting Up Your TV Display 11 www dell com support dell com Quality Good Better Best Cable and Connector When to Use Composite carries the video signal through a single pin If you are using a composite video connector you also need to connect composite audio connectors To locate the connector see page 7 S Video splits the video signal into two signals black and white and color To locate the connector see page 7 Component splits the video signal into three signals two
22. lay 2 Unplug the video cable from the back of the computer 3 Turn on the TV display If the TV display cannot sense a video signal and is working correctly the floating Dell Self Test Feature Check dialog box appears on the screen against a black background While in self test mode the power light remains blue and the self test pattern scrolls through the screen continually This box also appears during normal system operation if the video cable becomes disconnected or damaged 4 Turn off your TV display and reconnect the video cable then turn on both your computer and the TV display If your TV display screen remains blank the problem may be with your computer or graphic card See your computer documentation for more information Problems When Using the TV Display as a Monitor K NOTE You can only connect your computer to the TV display using a VGA connector Troubleshooting Your TV Display 37 www dell com support dell com 38 Problem The picture is off centered or too small No audio PIP POP PBP not working No video Troubleshooting Your TV Display Possible Solution 1 Use Auto Adjust to check the Image Settings Press Menu to enter the OSD select Image Settings and then select Auto Adjust 2 Check the optimal resolution settings You may need to download a new video driver For more information go to support dell com NOTE Some older video cards may not support the resolution setti
23. ndows Sequential rotates through each window and plays all of the preselected channels The rotation runs through all the available channels before it starts again at the lowest channel Using the On Screen Display PIP POP PBP Compatibility The table below shows which inputs sources when a device is connected can be used when in PIP POP PBP mode AV1 Composite AV2 S Video source ANS y Component 1 ES AV4 Y Component 2 di Size Primary Source Size allows you to adjust the appearance of the image Use H Position and V Position to adjust the horizontal and vertical placement of the image SIZE AND POSITION BACK STANDARD E zoom 4 3 ASPECT RATIO WIDE Z FULL SCREEN b A HORIZONTAL SHIFT Use the following settings to adjust the aspect ratio Standard Best selection for viewing digital HDTV 16 9 or 22 9 DVD movies Zoom Best selection for viewing TV VCR or 4 3 DVD movie 4 3 Best selection for viewing TV VCR or 4 3 DVD movie Wide Best selection for viewing digital HDTY 16 9 and 22 9 DVD movies Full screen Best selection for viewing digital HDTV or 16 9 DVD movies K NOTE Most DVDs have information about the supported aspect ratio on the case Using the On Screen Display 27 www dell com support dell com 28 Parental Control Parental Control allows you to block certain channels or programs so children cannot view pr
24. ngs for the TV display 1 Ensure the green audio cable is connected to audio connector on the TV display and on the computer For the location of the connector on the TV display see Using the VGA Connector on page 17 See your computer documentation for the location of connectors on your computer Do not connect the audio cable to the headphone jack 2 Ensure the volume on the computer is not muted 3 Verify that sound on your computer is working by checking the speakers See your computer documentation for information on troubleshooting your computer 4 Disconnect the TV display from the computer and test to see if the TV display volume works 1 Ensure the settings in the OSD are properly set Press Menu to enter the OSD and select PIP POP PBP 2 Swap the video and audio source NOTE If you see a self test it means there is a problem with your video card or you are using the wrong input source 1 Ensure the TV display is turned on 2 Verify that all the cables are properly connected to the TV display including the power cable 3 Check to see 1f there is a blue or amber light on the lower right hand corner of the TV display A blue light indicates the TV display is on An amber light means the TV display is in power save mode 4 Ensure VGA is selected in the Input Select menu See Input Select Menu on page 24 for more information 5 Reconnect the computer 6 Connect another device that you know is working properly
25. ograms that are not age appropriate PARENTAL CONTROL SET NEW ACCESS CODE To enter the Parental Control menu you need an access code The first time you enter use access code 3355 See Setting an Access Code on page 28 for information on creating a new access code You can set the following options to block content Channel Lock Blocks selected channels Movie Rating Blocks movies based on their rating G PG PG 13 R NC 17 and X TV Ratings Blocks TV shows based on their rating Block Options Turns on or off all your parental control settings K NOTE You can use Clear All to unblock the channels and programs that you have set Setting an Access Code After you enter the Parental Control menu for the first time you can set your own four digit access code If for any reason you lose or forget your access code you can use the default code l Inthe Parental Control menu select Change Code 2 Using the number pad on the remote control enter a new access code 3 Select Exit Using the On Screen Display Closed Caption In the Closed Caption menu you can select CLOSED CAPTION On Off or Mute If you select Mute CC automatically displays when you use the Mute BACK button on the remote control CLOSED CAPTION You can also select a specific mode CCI CAPTION MODE CC2 and CC4 are standard closed captioning and CG3 provides closed captioning in a secondary language Sleep Time
26. om 30 Setting Your Cable Channels Your TV is set to automatically detect whether you are using an antenna or cable and then set the available channels Some cable providers use an older cable standard that the TV can not automatically detect If you have your TV connected but can only view channels 5 and 6 complete the following steps 1 2 3 4 Press the Menu button the remote control or TV and enter the on screen display OSD Select Setup and then select Channel Setup In Channel Setup select Antenna Cable and then toggle to Cable If selecting Cable does not resolve the issue repeat steps through step 3 using each available Channel Setup option HRC IRC and Antenna until you can view all channels Using the On Screen Display Troubleshooting Your TV Display Troubleshooting Tips K NOTE Some problems may be related to your device See the documentation for any devices connected to your TV display Most problems with your TV display may be caused by not having the correct input source selected Each connector on the TV display is associated with an input source which are labeled AVI through AVA in the Input Select menu e AVI Composite connector on the side of the TV display e AV2 S Video connector on the side of the TV display e AV3 Component connector on the bottom of the TV display e AV4 Component connector on the bottom of the TV display You can also select the following input sources
27. oper input source make adjustments to the image and audio settings select to view Picture In Picture Picture Outside Picture and Picture By Picture and set parental controls Using Your Remote Control With the OSD Ea 1 uo N NOTE You can access and make selections to the OSD using the volume and channel buttons on the side panel of the TV display or you can use the remote control Except where noted this section describes how to use the OSD with the remote control To enter the OSD press the Menu button Eight icons appear along the bottom of the screen MAIN MENU E mm lt EXIT INPUT PICTURE AUDIO PIP POP SIZE amp PARENTAL SELECT SETTINGS SETTINGS PBP POSITION CONTROLS Use the left and right buttons volume buttons to move between the icons The icon appears highlighted as you move through the menu To select an option push the Menu button when the icon is highlighted A new menu appears for that selected option Use the up and down buttons channel buttons to move through the various settings NOTE A red arrow appears next to the setting as you navigate through the options A check mark appears next to the option that you have selected Use the left and right buttons volume buttons and the Enter button to adjust or select settings NOTE You can select Exit or press the Menu button at any time to return to the main menu After you have made your selections push the Menu button to return to the ma
28. orrectly Screen has one or more lines The side panel buttons do not work The picture is too small Possible Solution 1 Update the size settings in the OSD Press Menu on the remote control and select Size 2 Reset the original factory defaults Press Menu on the remote control select Setup and then select Factory Reset 1 Check the aspect ratio settings in the OSD Press the Menu button on the remote control and select Size For more information on using the OSD see Using the On Screen Display on page 23 2 Ensure the proper source 1s selected in the Input Select menu See Input Select Menu on page 24 for more information 3 Try connecting a different device Ensure that you properly connect the cables and update the input source in the OSD 4 Update the size settings in the OSD Press Menu on the remote control and select Size 5 Reset the original factory defaults Press Menu on the remote control select Setup and then select Factory Reset Check the OSD to see if the buttons have been locked Press Menu on your remote control select Setup Use the side panel buttons to unlock the OSD and side panel buttons 1 Press the Menu button A message appears stating that the OSD and buttons are locked 2 While the message is on the screen press the volume decrease and channel up buttons on the side panel simultaneously A message appears stating that the OSD and buttons are unlocked 1 Adjust the size settings
29. r Sleep Timer allows you to select an increment of time after which the TV display turns off automatically You can select from 10 minutes to 3 hours OSD Setup OSD setup allows you to adjust the appearance of the OSD to change the language of the OSD see Selecting Your OSD Language on page 24 and to EXIT restore factory settings OSD SETTINGS Use OSD Hold Time to increase or decrease the amount of time the OSD appears The maximum amount of time is 60 seconds CHANNEL SETUP LANGUAGE In the Setup menu you can select TV Button lock to Jape II lock the OSD and the side panel buttons When this DVI SETTINGS option is enabled only the power button functions To unlock the OSD and side panel buttons 1 Press the Menu button on the TV CLOSED CAPTION A message appears stating that the TV is locked 2 While the message is on the TV press the channel up and volume decrease button simultaneously SLEEP TIMER If you are using the DVI connector you may need to verify the following settings Source The default setting is Auto The T V automatically detects if a computer PC or video device is being used If the image does not display correctly you can select the source PC or Video depending on the device you are using Color The default color space is RGB If the colors are not displaying correctly you can change the setting to YUV Using the On Screen Display 29 www dell com support dell c
30. s amber when the TV display in is sleep mode Press any key on the keyboard or move the mouse to wake the TV display If you are using a video device and it has been inactive for 30 minutes the TV display goes in to power save mode The power light is amber when the TV display is in power save mode Appears for computer source when there 1s nothing plugged in Select VGA or DVI from Input Select menu and nothing is plugged in Plug a computer in to the VGA or DVI Remote Control Problems Problem Possible Solution The TV display does not respond when 1 Point the remote control directly at the lower right corner of the using the remote control TV display Be sure that nothing is blocking the front of the TV display For the location of the IR see Front View on page 5 2 Verify that the batteries are properly installed 3 If the batteries are old install new batteries NOTE Bright lights or other infrared devices may interfere with your remote control and IR on the TV display Using the Self Test Feature When Your TV Display is Connected to Your Computer When your computer is connected to the TV display through DVI or VGA connector you can use the self test feature to check whether your TV display is functioning properly If your TV display and computer are properly connected but the TV display screen remains dark run the TV display self test by performing the following steps 1 Turn off both your computer and the TV disp
31. ton Channel button Input Select button d9 6 10G About Your TV Display Push to turn the TV display on and off The power button is blue when it is on and amber when it is in power saving mode Push to enable the on screen display OSD Push to decrease the volume Push to increase the volume Push to select the previous channel or navigate through the OSD Push to select the next channel or navigate through the OSD Push to display the Input Select menu Left Side View ACI ele llo oOo oo Fw N Lo 9 l Composite out Video out Connect a VCR 2 Composite audio connector Use the audio connector if you have connected a device to composite connector AV1 3 Composite connector AVI Connect devices such as a VCR or DVD player 4 S Video connector AV2 Connect devices such as a video game system or a VCR 5 S Video audio connector Use the audio connector if you have connected a device to S Video connector AV2 6 Subwoofer out connector Connect a Subwoofer 7 Headphone connector Connect headphones About Your TV Display 7 www dell com support dell com Bottom View 1 Power connector 2 DVI audio connector L R 3 DVI connector 4 Audio connector for VGA or DVI 5 Component video and audio connectors AV3 6 ANT Cable 7 Component video and audio connectors AV4 8 VGA 8 About Your TV Display Connect your power cord Use the DVI audio connector if you have connected a devic
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