Dell 1908FPBL Computer Monitor User Manual
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1. Model 1908FPt 1908FPf 1908FPb September 2008 Rev A00 file T htdocs monitors 1908WEP 1908FPBL en ug index htm 11 8 2012 12 10 10 PM About Your Monitor Dell 1908FP BLK Flat Panel Monitor User s Guide Back to Contents Page About Your Monitor Dell 1908FP BLK Flat Panel Monitor User s Guide Package Contents Product Features Identifying Parts and Controls Monitor Specifications Plug and Play Capability Maintenance Guidelines Package Contents Your monitor ships with the components shown below Ensure that you have received all the components and contact Dell if something is missing K NOTE Some items may be optional and may not ship with your Monitor Some features or media may not be available in certain countries e Monitor with stand e USB upstream cable e Power Cable file T htdocs monitors 1908WFP 1908FPBL en ug about htm 1 1 8 2012 12 10 24 PM About Your Monitor Dell 1908FP BLK Flat Panel Monitor User s Guide e VGA Cable e DVI Cable e Drivers and Documentation media e Quick Setup Guide e Safety Information Product Features The Dell 1L908FP BLK flat panel display has an active matrix thin film transistor TFT liquid crystal display LCD The monitor features include m 19 inch 481 9 mm viewable area display measured diagonally m 1280 x 1024 resolution plus full screen support for lower resolutions m Tilt swivel vertical extension and rotate adj2. cauti ON Safety I nstructions 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 Product Information Guide FCC Notices U S Only and Other Regulatory Information For FCC notices and other regulatory information see the regulatory compliance website located at http www dell com regulatory_ compliance Contacting Dell For customers in the United States call 800 WWW DELL 800 999 3355 K NOTE If you do not have an active Internet connection you can find contact information on your purchase invoice packing slip bill or Dell product catalog Dell provides several online and telephone based support and service options Availability 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 Visit support dell com Verify your country or region in the Choose A Country Region drop down menu at the bottom of the page Click Contact Us on the left side of the page Select the appropriate service or support link based on your need a ge oe E Choose the method of contacting Dell that is convenient for you Back to Contents Page file T htdocs monitors 1908 WFP 1908FPBL en ug appendx htm 11 8 2012 12 10 54 PM
3. Push Auto Adjust button Adjust the centering controls Ensure monitor is in proper video mode Perform monitor reset Push Auto Adjust button Adjust Phase and Clock controls via OSD Perform monitor self test feature check and determine if these lines are also in self test Horizontal Vertical Screen has one or more lines Lines file T htdocs monitors 1908WFP 1908FPBL en ug solve htm 1 1 8 2012 12 10 51 PM Troubleshooting Dell 1908FP BLK Flat Panel Monitor User s Guide mode e Check for bent or broken pins Sync Problems Screen is scrambled or appears torn Perform monitor reset Push Auto Adjust button Adjust Phase and Clock controls via OSD Perform monitor self test feature check to determine if scrambled screen appears in self test mode Check for bent or broken pins Boot up in the safe mode LCD Scratched Screen has scratches or smudges Turn monitor off and clean the screen For cleaning instruction see Cleaning Your Monitor Visible signs of smoke or sparks Do not perform any troubleshooting steps Monitor needs to be replaced Monitor malfunctions on and off Ensure monitor is in proper video mode Ensure video cable connection to computer and to the flat panel is secure Perform monitor reset Perform monitor self test feature check to determine if the intermittent problem occurs in self test mode Image Retention Faint Shadow from the static image Use the Power Management feature to turn off t
4. Digital Input Disconnect the video cable from the video card and the Dell Self test Feature Check dialogue box will appear if the display is operating correctly DOLL 1 Auto Detect Analog Input Self Test Feature Check DELL 1 Auto Detect Digital Input Self Test Feature Check file Tl htdocs monitors 1908WFP 1908FPBL en ug operate htm 1 1 8 2012 12 10 47 PM Operating the Monitor Dell 1908FP BLK Flat Panel Monitor User s Guide DLL DAL 2 Analog Input 3 Digital Input Self Test Feature Check Self Test Feature Check he Menu button is used to open and exit the on screen display OSD and exit from menus and sub menus See Using the OSD Menu Use these buttons to adjust decrease increase ranges items in the OSD menu Down and Up Use this button to launch Brightness Contrast Menu Brightness Contrast Use this button to activate automatic setup and adjustment The following dialog appears on a black screen as the monitor self adjusts to the current input Auto Adjustment in progress Auto Adjust Auto Adjustment button 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 Phase Fine controls in the OSD E NOTE Auto Adjust does not occur if you press the button while there are no active video input signals or attached cables Use the power button to turn the monitor on and off h
5. Mode Switching your monitor OFF and then ON would re enumerate its USB interface attached peripherals may take a few seconds to resume normal functionality Plug and Play Capability 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 system 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 file T htdocs monitors 1908WFP 1908FPBL en ug about htm 1 1 8 2012 12 10 24 PM About Your Monitor Dell 1908FP BLK Flat Panel Monitor User s Guide LCD Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy During the LCD monitor manufacturing process it is not uncommon for one or more pixels to become fixed in an unchanging state which are hard to see and do not affect the display quality or usability For more information on Dell Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy see Dell Support site at support dell com Maintenance Guidelines Cleaning Your Monitor A CAUTI ON Read and follow the safety instructions before cleaning the monitor A CAUTI ON Before cleaning the monitor unplug the monitor power cable from the electrical outlet For best practices follow the instructions in the list below while unpacking cleaning or
6. Settings Language Language I Audio Factory Reset Factory Reset 2 Analog Input 3 Digital Input Resolution 1152x864 60Hz Resolution 1152x864 60Hz Optimum 1280x1024 BOHF Optimum 1280x1024 60Hz E NOTE Auto Adjust Positioning and Image Settings are only available when you are using the analog VGA connector N Push the and buttons to move between the setting options As you move from one icon to another the option name is highlighted See the table below for a complete list of all the options available for the monitor 3 Push the MENU button once to activate the highlighted option 4 Push and button to select the desired parameter 5 Push MENU to enter the slide bar and then use the and buttons according to the indicators on the menu to make your changes 6 Push the MENU button once to return to the main menu to select another option or push the MENU button two or three times to exit from the OSD menu Icon Menu and Description gt Submenus __ TsSelect to exit the Main menu Brightness Terigntness adjusts the luminance of the backlight Contrast Adjust Brightness first then adjust Contrast only if further adjustment is necessary Push the button to increase luminance and push the button to decrease luminance min 0 max 100 Contrast adjusts the degree of difference between darkness and lightness on the monitor screen Push the button to increase the contrast an
7. consumption in OFF mode can only be achieved by disconnecting the main cable from the monitor Pin Assignments VGA Connector Pin 15 pin Side of the Connected Signal Number Cable 1 Video Red 2 Video Green 3 Video Blue 4 GND Self test 6 GND R 7 GND G 8 GND B 9 Computer 5V 3 3V 10 GND sync 11 GND 12 DDC data 13 H sync 14 V sync 15 DDC clock DVI Connector file T htdocs monitors 1908WFP 1908FPBL en ug about htm 1 1 8 2012 12 10 24 PM About Your Monitor Dell 1908FP BLK Flat Panel Monitor User s Guide Pin 24 pin Side of the Connected Signal Number Cable 1 TMDS RX2 2 TMDS RX2 3 TMDS Ground 4 Floating 5 Floating 6 DDC Clock 7 DDC Data 8 Floating 9 TMDS RX1 10 TMDS RX1 11 TMDS Ground 12 Floating 13 Floating 14 5V 3 3V power 15 Self test 16 Hot Plug Detect 17 TMDS RX0O 18 TMDS RX0 19 TMDS Ground 20 Floating 21 Floating 22 TMDS Ground 23 TMDS Clock 24 TMDS Clock Universal Serial Bus USB Interface This monitor supports High Speed Certified USB 2 0 interface Power Consumption High speed 480 Mbps 2 5W Max each port CERTIFIED Full speed 12 Mbps 2 5W Max each port Low speed 1 5 Mbps 2 5W Max each port USB ports e 1 upstream rear e 4 downstream 2 on rear 2 on left side K NOTE USB 2 0 capability requires 2 0 capable computer F4 NOTE The USB interface of the monitor works ONLY when monitor is powered ON or in Power Save
8. monitor screen remains blank after you use the previous procedure check your video controller and computer system your monitor is functioning properly Built in Diagnostics Your monitor has a built in diagnostic tool that helps you determine if the screen abnormality you are experiencing is an inherent problem with your monitor or with your computer and video card NOTE You can run the built in diagnostics only when the video cable is unplugged and the monitor is in self test mode file T htdocs monitors 1908WFP 1908FPBL en ug solve htm 1 1 8 2012 12 10 51 PM Troubleshooting Dell 1908FP BLK Flat Panel Monitor User s Guide To run the built in diagnostics Ensure that the screen is clean no dust particles on the surface of the screen Unplug the video cable s from the back of the computer or monitor The monitor then goes into the self test mode Press and hold the and buttons on the front panel simultaneously for 2 seconds A gray screen appears Carefully inspect the screen for abnormalities Press the 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 button again If you do not detect any screen abnormalities upon using the built in diagnostic tool the monitor is functioning properly Check the video c
9. Dell 1908FP BLK Flat Panel Monitor User s Guide Dell 1908FP BLK Flat Panel Monitor User s Guide About Your Monitor Setting Up the Monitor Operating the Monitor Troubleshooting Appendix Notes Notices and Cautions K 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 A CAUTION A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage personal injury or death Information in this document is subject to change without notice 2008 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 Microsoft Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation Adobe is a trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated which may be registered in certain jurisdictions 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 their products Dell Inc disclaims any proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names other than its own
10. FL 4 edgelight system Response Time 5ms typical Resolution Specifications Horizontal scan range 30 kHz to 81 kHz automatic Vertical scan range 56 Hz to 76 Hz automatic 1280 x 1024 at 60 Hz 1280 x 1024 at 75 Hz Optimal preset resolution Highest preset resolution Video Supported Modes Video display capabilities DVI playback 480p 576p 720p Supports HDCP Preset Display Modes Display Mode i or atid aa eee i ded dats Gece VESA 720 x 400 31 5 70 0 28 3 VESA 640 x 480 31 5 60 0 25 2 VESA 640 x 480 37 5 75 0 31 5 VESA 800 x 600 37 9 60 0 40 0 VESA 800 x 600 46 9 75 0 49 5 VESA 1024 x 768 48 4 60 0 65 0 VESA 1024 x 768 60 0 75 0 78 8 VESA 1152 x 864 67 5 75 0 108 0 VESA 1280 x 1024 64 0 60 0 108 0 VESA 1280 x 1024 80 0 75 0 135 0 Electrical Specifications Analog RGB 0 7 Volts 5 positive polarity at 75 ohm input impedance file T htdocs monitors 1908WFP 1908FPBL en ug about htm 1 1 8 2012 12 10 24 PM About Your Monitor Dell 1908FP BLK Flat Panel Monitor User s Guide Video input signals Digital DVI D TMDS 600mvV for each differential line positive polarity at 50 ohm input impedance 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 H2 1 5A Max 120V 42A Max 240V 80A Max Synchronization input signals Inrush curr
11. a lower volume setting Clean and reseat the audio line in plug Troubleshoot the computer s sound card Test the Soundbar using another audio source i e portable CD player 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 Clear any obstructions between the Soundbar and the user Confirm that the audio line in plug is completely inserted into the jack of the sound card or audio source Set all Windows audio balance controls L R to their midpoints Clean and reseat the audio line in plug Troubleshoot the computer s sound card Test the Soundbar using another audio source i e portable CD player Clear any obstructions between the Soundbar and the user Turn the Power Volume knob on the Soundbar clockwise to the maximum volume setting Set all Windows volume controls to their maximum Increase the volume of the audio application Test the Soundbar using another audio source i e portable CD player Appendix Dell 1908FP BLK Flat Panel Monitor User s Guide Back to Contents Page Appendix Dell 1908FP BLK Flat Panel Monitor User s Guide Safety Instructions FCC Notice U S Only and Other Regulatory Information Contacting Dell
12. and Interface allows you to adjust the monitor parameters brightness color balance etc via software applications on your PC Default is Enable You can disable this feature by selecting Disable For best user experience and optimum performance of your monitor keep this feature enabled K NOTE If user select Disable display Warning message box as below Select Yes disable DDC CI and return to Factory Reset menu Warning message time out in 20 sec The function of adjusting display settings using PC applications will be disabled Do you want to disable DDC CI OSD Warning Messages One of the following warning messages may appear on the screen indicating that the monitor is out of synchronization 1 Auto Detect Analog Input 1 Auto Detect Digital Input Cannot Display This Video Mode Cannot Display This Video Mode 2 Analog Input 3 Digital Input Cannot Display This Video Mode Cannot Display This Video Mode 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 1280 X 1024 K NOTE The floating Dell Self test Feature Check dialog appears on screen if the monitor cannot sense a video signal file T htdocs monitors 1908 WFP 1908FPBL en ug operate htm 1 1 8 2012 12 10 47 PM Operating the Monitor Dell 1908FP BLK Flat Panel Moni
13. ard and computer Common Problems The following table contains general information about common monitor problems you might encounter Common What You Experience Possible Solutions Symptoms No picture monitor is dead e Check connection integrity at the both ends of the video cable verify that the monitor and computer are plugged into a working electrical outlet and that you have pressed the power button No picture or no brightness Press the input select button in the front of the monitor and ensure the correct input source is selected Increase brightness amp contrast controls Perform monitor self test feature check Check for bent or broken pins on the end of the video cable Reboot your computer and monitor Poor Focus Picture is fuzzy blurry or ghosting Push Auto Adjust button Adjust Phase and Clock controls via OSD Eliminate video extension cables Perform monitor reset Lower video resolution or increase font size Push Auto Adjust button Adjust Phase and Clock controls via OSD Perform monitor reset Check environmental factors Relocate and test in another room Missing Pixels LCD screen has spots Cycle power on off These are pixels that are permanently off and this is a natural defect that occurs in LCD technology Perform monitor reset Push Auto Adjust button Adjust brightness amp contrast controls Screen not centered correctly Perform monitor reset on Position Settings Only
14. cables by placing them through the slot Side View file T htdocs monitors 1908WFP 1908FPBL en ug about htm 1 1 8 2012 12 10 24 PM About Your Monitor Dell 1908FP BLK Flat Panel Monitor User s Guide Left view Bottom View USB connectors downstream Right view Bottom view Power connector Dell Soundbar power connector DVI connector how Nn F VGA connector 5 USB upstream connector 6 USB connector 3 4 5 6 Insert the power cable Connect the power cord for the Soundbar optional Connect your computer DVI cable Connect your computer VGA cable Connect the USB cable that came with your monitor to the monitor and the computer Once this cable is connected you can use the USB connectors on the side and bottom of the monitor Connect your USB devices file T htdocs monitors 1908WFP 1908FPBL en ug about htm 1 1 8 2012 12 10 24 PM About Your Monitor Dell 1908FP BLK Flat Panel Monitor User s Guide Monitor Specifications Flat Panel Specifications Model Screen type Panel type Screen dimensions Preset display area Horizontal Vertical Pixel pitch Viewing angle Luminance output Contrast ratio Faceplate coating 1908FP BLK Active matrix TFT LCD TN 19 inches 19 inch viewable image size 380 mm 14 96 inches 300 mm 11 81 inches 0 294 mm 160 vertical typ 160 horizontal typ 300 cd m 2 typ 800 to 1 typ Antiglare with hard coating 3H Backlight CC
15. d push the button to decrease the contrast min 0 max 100 file T htdocs monitors 1908 WFP 1908FPBL en ug operate htm 1 1 8 2012 12 10 47 PM Operating the Monitor Dell 1908FP BLK Flat Panel Monitor User s Guide Brightness Contrast Exit tel o Brightness ee Contrast Positioning Positioning moves the viewing area around on the monitor screen Horizontal Vertical When making changes to either the Horizontal or Vertical settings no changes occur to the size of the viewing area The image shifts in response to your selection Minimum is O and maximum is 100 Exit A Horizontal reer ue Vertical ener mame Auto Adjust Even though your computer recognizes your monitor on startup the Auto Adjustment function optimizes the display settings for use with your particular setup Select to activate automatic setup and adjustment The following dialog appears on a black screen as the monitor self adjusts to the current input Auto Adjustment in progr 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 Image Settings K NOTE In most cases Auto Adjust produces the best image for your configuration Image settings The Phase and Pixel Clock adjustments allow you to more closely adjust your monitor to your preference These settings are accessed through
16. e green light indicates the monitor is on and fully functional An amber light indicates power save mode Power Button and Indicator Using the On Screen Display OSD Menu file Tl htdocs monitors 1908WFP 1908FPBL en ug operate htm 1 1 8 2012 12 10 47 PM Operating the Monitor Dell 1908FP BLK Flat Panel Monitor User s Guide 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 those changes The changes are also saved if you change the settings and then wait for the OSD menu to disappear Push the MENU button to open the OSD menu and display the main menu 1 Main Menu for Auto Detect Analog VGA Main Menu for Auto Detect Digital DVI Input Input DOLL 1908FP BLK 4908FP BLK FY exit he Brightness Era Auto Adjust T Image Settings Color Settings Color Settings m OSD Settings TE OSD Settings Language Language Factory Reset 1 Auto Detect Analog 1 Auto Detect Digital Resolution 1152x864 60Hz Resolution 1152x864 60Hz Optimum 1280x1024 60Hz Optimum 1280x1024 60Hz Main Menu for Analog VGA Input Main Menu for Digital DVI Input file T htdocs monitors 1908 WFP 1908FPBL en ug operate htm 1 1 8 2012 12 10 47 PM Operating the Monitor Dell 1908FP BLK Flat Panel Monitor User s Guide DOLL 1908FP BLK DOLL 1908FP BLK oo 4 Image Settings Color Settings Color Settings i E OSD Settings OSD
17. ent Physical Characteristics Model 1908FP BLK Connector type 15 pin D subminiature blue connector DVI D white connector Digital Detachable DVI D Solid pins shipped detached from the monitor Signal cable type Analog Detachable D Sub 15pins shipped attached to the monitor Dimensions with stand Height Compressed 14 26 inches 362 6 mm Height Extended 19 39 inches 492 6 mm Width 16 15 inches 410 1 mm Depth 7 17 inches 182 0 mm Dimensions without stand Height 13 31 inches 338 1 mm Width 16 15 inches 410 1 mm Depth 2 59 inches 65 9 mm Stand dimensions Height Compressed 13 69 inches 347 7 mm Height Extended 15 39 inches 391 0 mm Width 13 29 inches 337 6 mm Depth 7 17 inches 182 0 mm Weight Weight with packaging 16 65 Ibs 7 1 kg Weight with stand assembly and cables 12 12 Ibs 5 5 kg Weight without stand assembly For wall mount or VESA mount 8 59 Ibs 3 9 kg considerations no cables Weight of stand assembly 3 53 Ibs 1 6 kg Environmental Characteristics Temperature Operating 5 to 35 C 41 to 95 F Storage 20 to 60 C 4 to 140 F Non operating Shipping 20 to 60 C 4 to 140 F Humidity Operating 10 to 80 non condensing Storage 5 to 90 non condensing Non operating Shipping 5 to 90 non condensing Altitude Operating 3 657 6m 12 000 ft max Non operating 12 192 m 40 000 ft max Thermal dissipation 204 86 BTU hou
18. ess the stand till it snaps into place Connecting Your Monitor A CAUTION 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 and disconnect the power cable 2 Connect either the white digital DVI D or the blue analog VGA display connector cable to the corresponding video port on the back of your computer Do not connect both cables on the same computer Use both the cables only when they are connected to two different computers with appropriate video systems Connecting the White DVI Cable file T htdocs monitors 1908WFP 1908FPBL en ug setup htm 1 1 8 2012 12 10 33 PM Setting Up the Monitor Dell 1908FP BLK Flat Panel Monitor User s Guide Connecting the Blue VGA Cable K CAUTI ON The graphics are used for the purpose of illustration only Appearance of the computer may vary Organizing the Cables file T htdocs monitors 1908WFP 1908FPBL en ug setup htm 1 1 8 2012 12 10 33 PM Setting Up the Monitor Dell 1908FP BLK Flat Panel Monitor User s Guide After attaching all necessary cables to your monitor and computer See Connecting Your Monitor for cable attachment 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 Working from the rear of the monitor attach t
19. handling your monitor e To clean your antistatic screen lightly dampen a soft clean cloth with water If possible use a special screen cleaning tissue or solution suitable for the antistatic coating Do not use benzene thinner ammonia abrasive cleaners or compressed air Use a lightly dampened warm cloth to clean the monitor Avoid using detergent of any kind as some detergents leave a milky film on the monitor If you notice white powder when you unpack your monitor wipe it off with a cloth Handle your monitor with care as dark colored monitors may scratch and show white scuff marks more than light colored monitors To help maintain the best image quality on your monitor use a dynamically changing screen saver and turn off your monitor when not in use Back to Contents Page file T htdocs monitors 1908WFP 1908FPBL en ug about htm 1 1 8 2012 12 10 24 PM Setting Up the Monitor Dell 1908FP BLK Flat Panel Monitor User s Guide Back to Contents Page Setting Up the Monitor Dell 1908FP BLK Flat Panel Monitor User s Guide Attaching the Stand Connecting the Monitor Organizing the Cables Attaching the Soundbar optional Removing the Stand Wall Mounting Optional Attaching the Stand K NOTE The stand is detached from monitor when they are shipped from the factory 1 Remove the cover and place the monitor on it 2 Fit the two tabs on the upper part of the stand to the groove on the back of the monitor 3 Pr
20. he Dell Soundbar by aligning the two slots with the two tabs along the bottom rear of the monitor Slide the Dell Soundbar to the left until it snaps into place Connect the soundbar to the Dell Soundbar power connector See Bottom View for Details bh WN F Insert the lime green mini stereo plug from the rear of the Soundbar into the computer s audio output jack Removing the Stand K NOTE To prevent scratches on the LCD screen while removing the stand ensure that the monitor is placed on a clean surface To remove the stand file T htdocs monitors 1908WFP 1908FPBL en ug setup htm 1 1 8 2012 12 10 33 PM Setting Up the Monitor Dell 1908FP BLK Flat Panel Monitor User s Guide 1 Rotate the stand to allow access to the stand release button 2 Press the stand release button and lift up the stand and away from the monitor Wall Mounting Optional Screw dimension M4 x 10mm Refer to the instructions that come with the VESA compatible base mounting kit Place the monitor panel on soft cloth or cushion on stable flat table Remove the stand Use a screwdriver to remove the four screws securing the plastic cover Attach the mounting bracket from the wall mounting kit to the LCD On A WW N Be Mount the LCD on the wall by following the instructions that come with the base mounting kit K NOTE For use only with UL Listed Wall Mount Bracket with minimum weight load bearing capacity of 4 36kg Back to Con
21. he front of the Soundbar is illuminated e Confirm that the power cable from the Soundbar is plugged file T htdocs monitors 1908WFP 1908FPBL en ug solve htm 1 1 8 2012 12 10 51 PM Troubleshooting Dell 1908FP BLK Flat Panel Monitor User s Guide Soundbar has power power indicator is on Distorted Sound Computer s sound card is used as the audio source Distorted Sound Other audio source is used Unbalanced Sound Output Sound from only one side of Soundbar Low Volume olume is too low Back to Contents Page file T htdocs monitors 1908WFP 1908FPBL en ug solve htm 1 1 8 2012 12 10 51 PM into the monitor Confirm that the monitor has power If the monitor has no power see Troubleshooting your monitor for monitor common problem Plug the audio line in cable into the computer s audio out jack Set all Windows volume controls to their maximum Play some audio content on the computer i e audio CD or MP3 Turn the Power Volume knob on the Soundbar clockwise to a higher volume setting Clean and reseat the audio line in plug Test the Soundbar using another audio source i e portable CD player Clear any obstructions between the Soundbar and the user Confirm that the audio line in plug is completely inserted into the jack of the sound card Set all Windows volume controls to their midpoints Decrease the volume of the audio application Turn the Power Volume knob on the Soundbar counter clockwise to
22. he monitor at all times when not in use from a static displayed appears on the Alternatively use a dynamically changing screensaver left on the monitor for a long period of image screen time In OSD Menu under Reset to Factory Settings select Enable LCD Conditioning Using this option may take several hours before the image is eliminated NOTE Image Burn in is not covered by your warranty Product Specific Problems Screen image is too small Image is centered on screen e Perform monitor reset on All Settings Viewing area he buttons on the front panel Screen USB Problems Specific Symptoms What You Experience Possible Solutions USB interface is not working JUSB peripherals are not working Check that your monitor is turned ON Reconnect the upstream cable to your computer Reconnect the USB peripherals downstream connector Switch off and then turn on the monitor again High Speed USB 2 0 High Speed USB 2 0 peripherals working slowly Check that your computer is USB 2 0 capable interface is slow or not at all Verify USB 2 0 source on your computer Reconnect the upstream cable to your computer Reconnect the USB peripherals downstream connector Troubleshooting Your Soundbar No Sound No power to Soundbar the power indicator is off e Turn the Power Volume knob on the Soundbar clockwise to built in DC power supply i e 1908FP BLK the middle position check if the power indicator white LED on t
23. movies etc User Preset User Preset Use the plus and minus buttons to increase or decrease each of the three colors R G B independently in single digit increments from 0 to 100 OSD Settings Adjust the settings for the OSD including the location the amount of time the menu remains on screen and the rotation of the OSD 4 Horizontal Position of the OSD Ee Position Vertical e To adjust the horizontal position of the OSD use the and buttons and move OSD to the left and right Position e To adjust the vertical position of the OSD use the and buttons and move OSD down and up OSD Hold Time OSD Hold Time The OSD stays active for as long as it is in use Adjusting the hold time sets the length of time the OSD remains active after the last time you pressed a button Use the and buttons to adjust the slider in 5 second increments from 5 to 60 seconds file T htdocs monitors 1908 WFP 1908FPBL en ug operate htm 1 1 8 2012 12 10 47 PM Operating the Monitor Dell 1908FP BLK Flat Panel Monitor User s Guide OSD Rotation OSD Rotation Rotates the OSD by 90 counter clockwise Adjust according to Rotating Your Monitor setction CE lt Fa OSD Lock OSD Lock Controls user access to adjustments When Yes is selected no user adjustments are allowed All buttons are locked except the menu button K NOTE When the OSD is locked pressing the menu b
24. r maximum file T htdocs monitors 1908WFP 1908FPBL en ug about htm 1 1 8 2012 12 10 24 PM About Your Monitor Dell 1908FP BLK Flat Panel Monitor User s Guide 102 43 BTU hour typical Power Management Modes If you have VESA s DPM compliance display 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 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 VESA Modes Horizontal Sync Vertical Sync Video Power I ndicator Power Consumption Normal operation Active Active Active Green 30 W typical 60 W maximum Active off mode Inactive Inactive Blanked Amber Less than 2 W Switch off Off Less than 1 W The OSD will only function in the normal operation mode When the menu or plus buttons are pressed in Active off mode one of the following messages will be displayed Analog Input In Power Save Mode Press Computer Power Button or Any Key on Keyboard or Move Mouse OR Digital Input In Power Save Mode Press Computer Power Button or Any Key on Keyboard or Move Mouse Activate the computer and the monitor to gain access to the OSD K NOTE This monitor is ENERGY STAR amp compliant as well as TCO 99 power management compatible ENERGY STAR Zero power
25. tents Page file T htdocs monitors 1908WFP 1908FPBL en ug setup htm 1 1 8 2012 12 10 33 PM Operating the Monitor Dell 1908FP BLK Flat Panel Monitor User s Guide Back to Contents Page Operating the Monitor Dell 1908FP BLK 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 Changing the Rotation of Your 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 Use the Input Select button to select between two different video signals that may be connected to your monitor If both VGA and DVI cables are connected to one PC this monitor will display an image automatically just as long as a video signal is present in either GA or DVI outputs When connecting one display to two PCs if using screen savers best to set both to the exact times Whichever mouse is moved first will activate that video input first Input select E NOTE The floating Dell Self test Feature Check dialog appears on a black background if the monitor cannot sense a video signal Using the input select button select the desired input to be tested either Analog Input or
26. the main OSD menu by selecting Image Settings Pixel Clock Use the and buttons to make adjustments Minimum 0 Maximum 100 Coarse If satisfactory results are not obtained using the Phase adjustment use Pixel Clock Coarse and then use Phase fine again Phase Fine 4 NOTE This function may change the width of the display image Use the Horizontal function of the Position menu to center the display image on the screen file T htdocs monitors 1908 WFP 1908FPBL en ug operate htm 1 1 8 2012 12 10 47 PM Operating the Monitor Dell 1908FP BLK Flat Panel Monitor User s Guide Image Settin gs Exit Al Pixel Clock Phase K NOTE When using DVI source the Image Settings option is not available Color Settings Color Settings adjusts the color temperature color hue and saturation The color hue is most noticeable in areas of white Color Settings Normal Preset SRGB Blue Preset Red Preset User Preset Exit Normal Preset Normal Preset is selected to obtain the default factory color settings This setting is also the SRGB standard default color space Blue Preset Blue Preset is selected to obtain a bluish tint This color setting is typically used for text based applications spreadsheets programming text editors etc Red Preset Red Preset is selected to obtain a redder tint This color setting is typically used for color intensive applications photograph image editing multimedia
27. tor User s Guide DOLL DOLL 1 Auto Detect Analog Input 1 Auto Detect Digital Input Self Test Feature Check Self Test Feature Check 2 Analog Input 3 Digital Input Self Test Feature Check Self Test Feature Check Occasionally no warning message appears but the screen is blank This could also indicate that the monitor is not synchronizing with the computer See Common Problems Setting the Optimal Resolutionn To set the optimal resolution for the monitor 1 Right click on the desktop and select Properties 2 Select the Settings tab 3 Set the screen resolution to 1280 X 1024 4 Click OK If you do not see 1280 X 1024 as an option you may need to update your graphics driver Depending on your computer complete one of the following procedures e If you have a Dell desktop or portable computer support dell com enter your service tag and download the latest driver for your graphics card e If you are using a non Dell computer portable or desktop o Go to the support site for your computer and download the latest graphic drivers o 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 Soundbar has a rotary volume and on off control to adjust the overall system level a white LED for power indication and two audio headset jacks file Tl htdocs moni
28. tors 1908WFP 1908FPBL en ug operate htm 1 1 8 2012 12 10 47 PM Operating the Monitor Dell 1908FP BLK Flat Panel Monitor User s Guide 1 Power volume control 2 Power indicator 3 Headphone connectors Using the Tilt Swivel and Vertical Extension Tilt Swivel With the built in pedestal you can tilt and or swivel the monitor for the most comfortable viewing angle 4 21 K NOTE Stand is detached and extended when the monitor is shipped from the factory file Tl htdocs monitors 1908WFP 1908FPBL en ug operate htm 1 1 8 2012 12 10 47 PM Operating the Monitor Dell 1908FP BLK Flat Panel Monitor User s Guide Vertical Extension Stand extends vertically up to 130mm Changing the Rotation of Your Monitor Before you rotate the monitor your monitor should either be vertically extended Vertical Extension or titled Tilt to avoid hitting the bottom edge of the monitor 90 f Back to Contents Page file Tl htdocs monitors 1908WFP 1908FPBL en ug operate htm 1 1 8 2012 12 10 47 PM Operating the Monitor Dell 1908FP BLK Flat Panel Monitor User s Guide file T htdocs monitors 1908 WFP 1908FPBL en ug operate htm 1 1 8 2012 12 10 47 PM Troubleshooting Dell 1908FP BLK Flat Panel Monitor User s Guide Back to Contents Page Troubleshooting Dell 1908FP BLK Flat Panel Monitor User s Guide Troubleshooting Your Monitor Common Problems Product Specific Problems USB Problems Tro
29. ubleshooting Your Soundbar J CAUTI ON Before you begin any of the procedures in this section follow the Safety Instructions Troubleshooting Your Monitor Self Test Feature Check 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 monitor 2 Unplug the video cable from the back of the computer To ensure proper Self Test operation remove both Digital white connector and the Analog blue connector cables from the back of computer 3 Turn on the monitor ae NOTE The floating dialog box should appear on screen against a black background if the monitor cannot sense a video signal and is working correctly While in self test mode the power LED remains blue Also depending upon the selected input one of the dialogs shown below will continuously scroll through the screen DELL DELL 1 Auto Detect Analog Input 1 Auto Detect Digital Input Self Test Feature Check Self Test Feature Check 2 Analog Input 3 Digital Input Self Test Feature Check Self Test Feature Check This box also appears during normal system operation if the video cable becomes disconnected or damaged 4 Turn off your monitor and reconnect the video cable then turn on both your computer and the monitor If your
30. ue settings back to their original factory settings and set the default setting for Normal Preset All settings Change all the user adjustable settings including color position brightness contrast and OSD hold time to the factory defaults The language of the OSD does not change IR This feature will help reduce minor cases of image retention Enable LCD Conditioning If an image appears to be stuck on the monitor select LCD Conditioning to help eliminate any image retention Using the LCD Conditioning feature may take several hours Severe cases of image retention are known as burn in the LCD Conditioning feature does not remove burn in K NOTE Use LCD Conditioning only when you experience a problem with image retention Below warning message appears once user select Enable LCD Conditioning file T htdocs monitors 1908 WFP 1908FPBL en ug operate htm 1 1 8 2012 12 10 47 PM Operating the Monitor Dell 1908FP BLK Flat Panel Monitor User s Guide This feature will help reduce minor cases of image retention Depending on the degree of image retention the program may take some time to run Do you want to continue N Yes K NOTE Press any button on the monitor to terminate LCD Conditioning at any time LCD Conditioning is currently in progress Press any button on the monitor to terminate LCD Conditioning at any time DDC CI Enable the DDC CI control function DDC CI Display Data Channel Comm
31. ustment capabilities a Removable pedestal and VESA 100 mm mounting holes for flexible mounting solutions m Plug and play capability if supported by your system m On Screen Display OSD adjustments for ease of set up and screen optimization m Software and documentation CD includes an information file INF Image color Matching File ICM and product documentation m Energy Saver feature for Energy Star compliance m Security lock slot m Asset Management Capable Identifying Parts and Controls Front View file T htdocs monitors 1908WFP 1908FPBL en ug about htm 1 1 8 2012 12 10 24 PM About Your Monitor Dell 1908FP BLK Flat Panel Monitor User s Guide Front View Front panel controls Video input select OSD menu select button Auto Adjust Up button Power button with power light indicator 1 2 3 Brightness amp Contrast Down button 4 5 1 5 2 5 s 4 Back view Back View with monitor stand 1 VESA mounting holes 100mm Use to mount the monitor Behind attached VESA plate 2 Barcode serial number label Refer to this label if you need to contact Dell for technical support 3 Security lock slot Use a security lock with the slot to help secure your monitor 4 Dell Soundbar mounting brackets Attach the optional Dell Soundbar 5 Regulatory rating label Lists the regulatory approvals 6 Stand removal button Press to release the stand 7 Cable management slot Help organize
32. utton takes the user directly to the OSD settings menu with OSD Lock selected Select No to unlock and allow user access to all applicable settings On Screen Display OSD Exit Horizontal Position Vertcal Position D M OSD Hold Time 90 Sec OSD Rotation No Yes OSD Lock Yes Language Select to have the OSD display in one of five languages English French Spanish German or Japanese K NOTE The change only affects the OSD It has no effect on any software running on the computer Audio You can select to have the audio on or off when the monitor is in power saving mode optional Yes enables audio No disables audio default file T htdocs monitors 1908WFP 1908FPBL en ug operate htm 1 1 8 2012 12 10 47 PM Operating the Monitor Dell 1908FP BLK Flat Panel Monitor User s Guide Audio On During Power Saving F4 NOTE When the Dell Soundbar is not properly connected to the monitor the audio menu is not available D Factory Reset Reset the OSD menu options to the factory preset values Reset to Factory Setting Exit Position Settings Only Color Settings Only All Settings Enable LCD Conditioning DDC CI Enable Disable Exit Select to exit out of Reset to Factory Settings menu without resetting any OSD options Position settings only Change the settings for Image Position back to original factory settings Color settings only Change the Red Green and Bl
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