Dell™ IN1720/IN1920 Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide About Your Monitor Setting Up the Monitor Operating the Monitor Troubleshooting Appendix Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer. NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death.
Back to Contents Page About Your Monitor Dell™ IN1720/IN1920 Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Package Contents Product Features Identifying Parts and Controls Monitor Specifications Plug and Play Capability LCD Monitor Quality & Pixel Policy Maintenance Guidelines Package Contents Your monitor ships with all the components shown below. Ensure that you have received all the components and Contact Dell™ if anything is missing. NOTE: Some items may be optional and may not ship with your monitor.
Product Features The Dell™ IN1720/IN1920 flat panel display has an active matrix, Thin-film Transistor, Liquid Crystal Display. The monitors features include: ■ IN1720: 17-inch (433.0 mm) viewable area display. 1440x900 resolution, plus full-screen support for lower resolutions. ■ IN1920: 18.5-inch (470.0 mm) viewable area display. 1366x768 resolution, plus full-screen support for lower resolutions. ■ Wide viewing angle to allow viewing from a sitting or standing position, or while moving from side-to-side.
Label Description Use 1 Barcode serial number label Refer to this label if you need to contact Dell for technical support. 2 Regulatory rating label List the regulatory approvals. 3 VESA mounting holes (100mm) To mount the monitor. 4 Security lock slot Use a security lock with the slot to help secure your monitor. 5 Dell soundbar mounting brackets (only for IN1920) To attach the optional Dell Soundbar.
Monitor Specifications The following sections give you information about the various power management modes and pin assignments for the various connectors of your monitor. Power Management Modes If you have VESA's DPM compliance display card or software installed in your PC, the monitor automatically reduces 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.
10 GND-sync 11 GND 12 DDC data 13 H-sync 14 V-sync 15 DDC clock Plug and Play Capability You can install the monitor in any Plug and Play compatible system. The monitor automatically provides the computer with its Extended Display Identification Data (EDID) using Display Data Channel (DDC) protocols so that the system can configure itself and optimize the monitor settings. Most monitor installations are automatic. You can select different settings if required.
Video input signals Analog RGB: 0.7 Volts +/-5%, 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/1.6A (Max.) Inrush current 120V:30A (Max.) 240V:60A (Max.
l Height 4.72 inches (119.96 mm) 4.91 inches (124.71 mm) l Width 8.66 inches (219.92 mm) 9.84 inches (249.94 mm) l Depth 6.17 inches (156.67 mm) 6.13 inches (155.70 mm) Weight with packaging 8.75 lbs (3.97 kg) 12.03 lbs (5.47 kg) Weight with stand assembly and cables 6.03 lbs (2.74 kg) 8.51 lbs (3.87 kg) Weight without stand assembly (For wall mount or VESA mount considerations - no cables) 5.04 lbs (2.29 kg) 6.73 lbs (3.06 kg) Weight of stand assembly 0.75 lbs (0.34 kg) 1.54 lbs (0.
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Back to Contents Page Appendix Dell™ IN1720/IN1920 Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Safety Instructions FCC Notice (U.S. Only) and Other Regulatory Information Contacting Dell CAUTION: Safety Instructions CAUTION: Use of controls, adjustments, or procedures other than those specified in this documentation may result in exposure to shock, electrical hazards, and/or mechanical hazards. For information on safety instructions, see the Product Information Guide. FCC Notices (U.S.
Back to Contents Page Setting Up Your Monitor Dell™ IN1720/IN1920 Flat Panel Monitor If you have a Dell™ desktop or a Dell™ portable computer with internet access 1. Go to http://support.dell.com, enter your service tag, and download the latest driver for your graphics card. 2. After installing the drivers for your graphics adapter, attempt to set the resolution to 1440 x 900 (for IN1720) or 1366 x 768 (for IN1920) again.
Back to Contents Page Setting Up Your Monitor Dell™ IN1720/IN1920 Flat Panel Monitor If you have a non Dell™ desktop, portable computer, or graphics card 1. Right-click on the desktop and click Properties. 2. Select the Settings tab. 3. Select Advanced. 4. Identify your graphics controller supplier from the description at the top of the window (e.g. NVIDIA, ATI, Intel etc.). 5. Refer to the graphic card provider website for updated driver (for example, http://www.ATI.com OR http://www.NVIDIA.com ). 6.
Back to Contents Page Operating the Monitor Dell™ IN1720/IN1920 Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Using the Front Panel Controls Using the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu Setting the Maximum Resolution Using the Dell Soundbar (Optional) Using the Tilt Power On the Monitor Press the button to turn on the monitor Using the Front Panel Controls Use the keys on the front of the monitor to adjust the image settings.
Use the Exit key to exit on-screen display (OSD) from menu and sub-menus. Exit Front panel Key Use the keys on the front of the monitor to adjust the image settings. Front panel Key Description A Use the Up key to adjust (increase ranges) items in the OSD menu. Up B Use the Down key to adjust (decrease ranges) items in the OSD menu. Down C Use the OK key to confirm your selection. OK D Use the Back key to go back to the previous menu.
2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Press the and buttons to toggle between options in the Menu. As you move from one icon to another, the option name is highlighted. To select the highlighted item on the menu press the button again. Press the and buttons to select the desired parameter. Press the button to enter the slide bar and then use the Select the to return to previous menu without accepting current settings or or buttons, according to the indicators on the menu, to make your changes.
Auto Adjustment allows the monitor to self-adjust to the incoming video signal. After using Auto Adjustment, you can further tune your monitor Pixel Clock (Coarse) and Phase (Fine) controls under Image Settings. NOTE: Auto Adjust does not occur if you press the button while there are no active video input signals or attached cables. COLOR SETTINGS Back Input Color Format Mode Selection Use the Color Setting menu to adjust the monitor's color settings. Press to go back to the main menu.
l Standard: Loads the monitor's default color settings. This is the default preset mode. l Multimedia: Loads color settings ideal for multimedia applications. l Game: Loads color settings ideal for most gaming applications. l Warm: Increase the color temperature. The screen appears warmer with a red/yellow tint. l Cool: Decreases the color temperature. The screen appears cooler with a blue tint. l Custom (RGB): Allows you to manually adjust the color settings.
DISPLAY SETTINGS Back Horizontal Position Use the Displays Settings menu to adjust the monitor's display settings. Press to go back to the main menu. Press to go back to the main menu. Horizontal Position Use the or buttons to adjust image left and right. Minimum is '0' (-). Maximum is '100' (+). Vertical Position Use the or buttons to adjust image up and down. Minimum is '0' (-). Maximum is '100' (+) Sharpness This feature can make the image look sharper or softer.
Back Press to go back to the main menu. Language Allows you to set the OSD display to one of eight languages: English, Spanish, French, German, Japanese, Brazilian Portuguese, Simplified Chi Menu Transparency Allows you to adjust the OSD background from opaque to transparent. Menu Timer Allows you to set the time for which the OSD remains active after you press a key on the monitor. Use the Menu Lock and keys to adjust the slider in 1 second increments, from 5 to 60 seconds.
Factory Reset Resets all OSD settings to the factory preset values. Personalize Allows you to adjust shortcut key for: 1. Preset modes, 2. Brightness / Contrast, 3. Auto Adjust. Back Press to go back to the main menu.
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 is1440 x 900 (for IN1720) or 1366 x 768 (for IN1920). You will see the following message before the DDC/CI function is disabled.
The Dell Soundbar is a stereo two channel system, mountable on Dell Flat Panel Displays. The Soundbar has a rotary volume and on/off control to adjust the overall system level, a LED for power indication, and two audio headset jacks. 1. 2. 3. Power ON/volume control Power indicator Headphone connectors Using the Tilt Tilt With the stand assembly, you can tilt the monitor for the most comfortable viewing angle. NOTE: The stand base is detached when the monitor is shipped from the factory.
Back to Contents Page Setting Up Your Monitor Dell™ IN1720/IN1920 Flat Panel Monitor Setting the display resolution to 1440 x 900 (for IN1720) or 1366 x 768 (for IN1920) (Maximum) For optimal display performance while using the Microsoft Windows operating systems, set the display resolution to 1440 x 900 (for IN1720) or 1366 x 768 (for IN1920) pixels by performing the following steps: 1. Right-click on the desktop and click Properties. 2. Select the Settings tab. 3.
Dell™ IN1720/IN1920 Flat Panel Monitor User Guide Setting the display resolution to 1440 x 900 (for IN1720) or 1366 x 768 (for IN1920)(Maximum) Information in this document is subject to change without notice. © 2010 Dell Inc. All rights reserved Reproduction of these materials 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.
Back to Contents Page Setting Up the Monitor Dell™ IN1720/IN1920 Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Attaching the Stand Connecting Your Monitor Removing the Stand Base Attaching the Dell Soundbar (Optional) Removing the Stand for VESA wall mount Attaching the Stand NOTE: The stand base is detached when the monitor is shipped from the factory. To attach the monitor stand body to the stand base: 1. Place the monitor stand base on a stable table top. 2.
CAUTION: The graphics are used for the purpose of illustration only. Appearance on the computer may vary.
To remove stand base from the monitor: 1. Place the monitor panel on soft cloth or cushion on a stable flat table. 2. Press and hold the release latch, while pulling the stand base away from the monitor. Attaching the Dell Soundbar(for IN1920 only) NOTICE: Do not use with any device other than the Dell Soundbar. To attach the soundbar: 1. Working from the back of the monitor, attach Soundbar by aligning the two slots with the two tabs along the bottom of the monitor. 2.
To remove the stand assembly from the monitor: 1. Place the monitor panel on soft cloth or cushion on a stable flat table. 2. Remove the three screws on the stand of the monitor as shown above. 3. Remove the stand assembly from the monitor.
Back to Contents Page Troubleshooting Dell™ IN1720/IN1920 Flat Panel Monitor Self-Test Common Problems Product Specific Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the Safety Instructions. Self-Test Your monitor provides a self-test feature that allows you to check whether your monitor is functioning properly. 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. 2. 3.
To run the built-in diagnostics: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Ensure that the screen is clean (no dust particles on the surface of the screen). Unplug the video cable from the back of the computer or monitor. The monitor then goes into the self-test mode. Press and hold the 1st and 4th buttons on the front panel, simultaneously for 2 seconds. A gray screen appears. Carefully inspect the screen for abnormalities. Press the 4th button on the front panel again. The color of the screen changes to red.
Wrong Color Picture color not good l l l l Image retention from a static Faint shadow from the static image left on the monitor for a image displayed appears on long period of time the screen Change the Color Setting Mode in the Color Settings OSD to Graphics or Video depending on the application. Try different Color Preset Settings in Color Settings OSD. Adjust R/G/B value in Color Settings OSD if the Color Management is turned off.