Dell P2416D Monitor User’s Guide Model: P2416D Regulatory model: P2416Db
Notes, Cautions, and Warnings NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates potential damage to hardware or loss of data if instructions are not followed. WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. ____________________ Copyright © 2015 Dell Inc. All rights reserved. Trademarks used in this text: Dell and the DELL logo are trademarks of Dell Inc.
Contents 1 About Your Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Product Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Identifying Parts and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Monitor Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Plug and Play Capability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Universal Serial Bus (USB) Specific Problems . . . . . . . . 52 5 Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 FCC Notices (U.S. Only) and Other Regulatory Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Contact Dell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Setting Up Your Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
About Your Monitor 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. NOTE: Some items may be optional and may not ship with your monitor. Some features or media may not be available in certain countries. NOTE: To set up with any other stand, please refer to the respective stand setup guide for setup instructions.
Power Cable (Varies by Countries) DP Cable USB 2.
Product Features The Dell P2416D flat panel display has an active matrix, Thin-Film Transistor (TFT), Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) and LED backlight. The monitor features include: • 60.33 cm (23.75-inch) viewable area display (measured diagonally). 2560 x 1440 resolution, via HDMI/DisplayPort, 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. • Color gamut of 99% sRGB.
Identifying Parts and Controls Front View Front panel controls Label 8 Description 1 Function buttons (For more information, see Operating the Monitor) 2 Power On/Off button (with LED indicator) | About Your Monitor
Back View Back view with monitor stand Label Description Use 1 VESA mounting holes (100 mm x 100 mm behind attached VESA Cover) Wall mount monitor using VESA-compatible wall mount kit (100 mm x 100 mm). 2 Regulatory label Lists the regulatory approvals. 3 Stand release button Releases stand from monitor. 4 Security lock slot Secures monitor with security lock (security lock not included). 5 Barcode serial number label Refer to this label if you need to contact Dell for technical support.
Side View Bottom View Bottom view without monitor stand Label 10 Description Use 1 AC power cord connector Connect the power cable. 2 DisplayPort in connector Connect your computer with DP cable. 3 HDMI port connector Connect your computer with HDMI cable. 4 VGA connector Connect your computer with VGA cable. 5 USB upstream port 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 monitor.
6 USB downstream port Connect your USB device. You can only use this connector after you have connected the USB cable to the computer and USB upstream connector on the monitor. 7 Stand lock feature To lock the stand to the monitor using a M3 x 6 mm screw (screw not included). Monitor Specifications Flat Panel Specifications Model P2416D Screen type Active matrix - TFT LCD Panel type In-Plane Switching type Viewable image Diagonal 603.3 mm (23.75 inches) Horizontal, Active Area 526.85 +/- 1.
Resolution Specifications Model P2416D Horizontal scan range 29 kHz to 113 kHz (automatic) Vertical scan range 49 Hz to 86 Hz (automatic) Maximum preset resolution (VGA) 2048 x 1152 at 60 Hz Maximum preset resolution (HDMI/DP) 2560 x 1440 at 60 Hz Supported Video Modes Model P2416D Video display capabilities (HDMI & DP playback) 480p, 480i, 576p, 720p, 1080p, 576i, 1080i Preset Display Modes VGA Display Modes Display Mode Horizontal Frequency (kHz) Vertical Frequency (Hz) Pixel Clock (MHz)
VESA, 1920 x 1200 74.6 59.9 193.3 -/+ VESA, 2048 x 1152 71.6 59.9 197.0 -/+ Horizontal Frequency (kHz) Vertical Frequency (Hz) Pixel Clock (MHz) Sync Polarity (Horizontal/ Vertical) HDMI/DP Display Modes Display Mode VESA, 720 x 400 31.5 70.1 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 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.
Electrical Specifications Model P2416D Video input signals • Analog RGB, 0.7 Volts +/- 5%, positive polarity at 75 ohm input impedance • HDMI 1.4*, 600mV for each differential line, 100 ohm input impedance per differential pair • DisplayPort 1.
Width 565.6 mm (22.27 inches) Depth 47.0 mm (1.85 inches) Stand dimensions Height (extended) 399.7 mm (15.74 inches) Height (compressed) 354.2 mm (13.94 inches) Width 245.0 mm (9.65 inches) Depth 205.0 mm (8.07 inches) Weight Weight with packaging 8.82 kg (19.40 lb) Weight with stand assembly and cables 5.95 kg (13.09 lb) Weight without stand assembly (For wall mount or VESA mount considerations - no cables) 3.58 kg (7.88 lb) Weight of stand assembly 2.00 kg (4.
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 the 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.
Pin Assignments VGA Connector Pin Number 15-pin Side of the Connected Signal Cable 1 Video-Red 2 Video-Green 3 Video-Blue 4 GND 5 Self-test 6 GND-R 7 GND-G 8 GND-B 9 Computer 5 V/3.
DisplayPort Connector Pin Number 18 20-pin Side of the Connected Signal Cable 1 ML0(p) 2 GND 3 ML0(n) 4 ML1(p) 5 GND 6 ML1(n) 7 ML2(p) 8 GND 9 ML2(n) 10 ML3(p) 11 GND 12 ML3(n) 13 GND 14 GND 15 AUX(p) 16 GND 17 AUX(n) 18 GND 19 Re-PWR 20 +3.
HDMI Connector Pin Number 19-pin Side of the Connected Signal Cable 1 TMDS DATA 2+ 2 TMDS DATA 2 SHIELD 3 TMDS DATA 2- 4 TMDS DATA 1+ 5 TMDS DATA 1 SHIELD 6 TMDS DATA 1- 7 TMDS DATA 0+ 8 TMDS DATA 0 SHIELD 9 TMDS DATA 0- 10 TMDS CLOCK+ 11 TMDS CLOCK SHIELD 12 TMDS CLOCK- 13 CEC 14 Reserved (N.C.
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.
USB Downstream Connector Pin Number 4-pin Side of the Connector 1 VCC 2 DMD 3 DPD 4 GND USB Ports • 1 upstream - bottom • 1 downstream - back • 3 downstream - bottom NOTE: USB 2.0 functionality requires a USB 2.0-capable computer. NOTE: The monitor's USB interface works only when the monitor is On or in the power save mode. If you turn Off the monitor and then turn it On, the attached peripherals may take a few seconds to resume normal functionality.
Maintenance Guidelines Cleaning Your Monitor CAUTION: Read and follow the Safety Instructions before cleaning the monitor. WARNING: 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 handling your monitor: 22 • To clean your anti-static screen, lightly dampen a soft, clean cloth with water.
Setting Up the Monitor Attaching the Stand NOTE: The stand is detached when the monitor is shipped from the factory. NOTE: This is applicable for a monitor with a stand. When any other stand is bought, please refer to the respective stand setup guide for the set up instructions. To attach the monitor stand: 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 Press the stand till it snaps into place.
Connecting Your Monitor WARNING: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the Safety Instructions. NOTE: Do not connect all cables to the computer at the same time. To connect your monitor to the computer: 1 Turn Off your computer and disconnect the power cable. Connect the DP/VGA/HDMI cable from your monitor to the computer.
Connecting the HDMI cable (optional) CAUTION: The graphics are used for the purpose of illustration only. Appearance of the computer may vary. Connecting the USB cable After you have completed connecting the DP/VGA/HDMI cable, follow the procedures below to connect the USB cable to the computer and complete your monitor setup: 1 Connect the upstream USB port (cable supplied) to an appropriate USB port on your computer. (See Bottom View for details.
Organizing Your Cables After attaching all necessary cables to your monitor and computer, (See Connecting Your Monitor for cable attachment,) organize all cables as shown above. Attaching the Cable Cover NOTE: The cable cover is detached when the monitor is shipped from the factory. 1 Fit the two tabs on the bottom part of the cable cover to the groove on the back of the monitor. 2 Press the cable cover till it snaps into place.
Removing the Monitor Stand NOTE: To prevent scratches on the LCD screen while removing the stand, ensure that the monitor is placed on a soft, clean surface. NOTE: This is applicable for a monitor with a stand. When any other stand is bought, please refer to the respective stand setup guide for the set-up instructions .To remove the stand: 1 Place the monitor on a soft cloth or cushion. 2 Press and hold the stand release button.
Wall Mounting (Optional) (Screw dimension: M4 x 10 mm). Refer to the instructions that come with the VESA-compatible wall mounting kit. 1 Place the monitor panel on a soft cloth or cushion on a stable, flat table. 2 Remove the stand. 3 Use a Phillips crosshead screwdriver to remove the four screws securing the plastic cover. 4 Attach the mounting bracket from the wall mounting kit to the monitor. 5 Mount the monitor on the wall by following the instructions that comes with the wall mounting kit.
Operating the Monitor Power On the Monitor Press the button to turn On the 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. The following table describes the front panel buttons: Front Panel Button 1 Description Use this button to choose from a list of preset color modes.
Use the MENU button to launch the On-Screen Display (OSD) and select the OSD Menu. See Accessing the Menu System. 3 Menu 4 Use this button to go back to the main menu or exit the OSD main menu. Exit Use the Power button to turn the monitor On and Off. 5 Power (with power light indicator) The white light indicates the monitor is On and fully functional. A glowing white light indicates the power save mode. Front Panel Button Use the buttons on the front of the monitor to adjust the image settings.
Using the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu Accessing the Menu System NOTE: If you change the settings and then either proceed to another menu or exit the OSD menu, the monitor automatically saves those changes. The changes are also saved if you change the settings and then wait for the OSD menu to disappear. 1 Press the button to launch the OSD menu and display the main menu.
Main Menu for digital (DP) input NOTE: Auto Adjust is only available when you use the analog (VGA) connector. 2 Press the and buttons to move between the setting options. As you move from one icon to another, the option name is highlighted. See the following table for a complete list of all the options available for the monitor. 3 Press the button once to activate the highlighted option. 4 Press 5 Press to enter the slide bar and then use the and to the indicators on the menu, to make your changes.
Icon Menu and Submenus Description Brightness/ Contrast Use this menu to activate Brightness/Contrast adjustment. Brightness Brightness adjusts the luminance of the backlight. Press the button to increase the brightness and press the button to decrease the brightness (min. 0 / max. 100). NOTE: Manual adjustment of Brightness is disabled when Dynamic Contrast is switched On. Contrast Adjust the Brightness first, and then adjust the Contrast only if further adjustment is necessary.
Input Source Use the Input Source menu to select between the different video signals that may be connected to your monitor. Auto Select Press to select Auto Select, the monitor scans for available input sources. VGA Select the VGA input when you are using the analog (VGA) connector. Press to select the VGA input source. HDMI Select the HDMI input when you are using the HDMI connector. Press to select the HDMI input source.
Color Use Color to adjust the color setting mode. Input Color Format Allows you to set the video input mode to: RGB: Select this option if your monitor is connected to a computer (or DVD player) using the DP, HDMI, or VGA cable. YPbPr: Select this option if your monitor is connected to a DVD player by YPbPr using the DP, HDMI, or VGA cable; or if the DVD color output setting is not RGB.
Preset Modes When you select Preset Modes, you can choose Standard, Multimedia, Movie, Game, Paper, Warm, Cool, or Custom Color from the list. • Standard: Loads the monitor's default color settings. This is the default preset mode. • Multimedia: Loads color settings ideal for multimedia applications. • Movie: Loads color settings ideal for movies. • Game: Loads color settings ideal for most gaming applications. • Paper: Loads brightness and sharpness settings ideal for viewing text.
Reset Color Settings Display Reset your monitor color settings to the factory settings. Use Display to adjust image. Aspect Ratio Adjusts the image ratio to Wide 16:9, 4:3, or 5:4. Horizontal Position Use Vertical Position Use or to adjust the image left or right. Minimum is '0' (-). Maximum is '100' (+). or to adjust the image up or down. Minimum is '0' (-). Maximum is '100' (+). NOTE: Horizontal Position and Vertical Position adjustments are only available for "VGA" input.
Energy Power Button Allows you to set the power LED indicator On or Off to save energy. LED USB Allows you to enable or disable USB function during monitor standby mode. NOTE: USB ON/OFF under standby mode is only available when the USB upstream cable is unplugged. This option will be greyed out when the USB upstream cable plugs in. Reset Energy Select this option to restore default Energy settings.
Transparency Select this option to change the menu transparency by pressing the and Timer OSD Hold Time: sets the length of time the OSD will remain active after the last time you pressed a button. Use or to 60 seconds. Lock buttons (min. 0 / max. 100). to adjust the slider in 1 second increments, from 5 Controls user access to adjustments. When Lock is selected, no user adjustments are allowed. All buttons are locked.
| Others Select this option to adjust the OSD settings, such as the DDC/CI, LCD Conditioning, and so on. DDC/CI DDC/CI (Display Data Channel/Command Interface) allows your monitor parameters (brightness, color balance, and etc.) to be adjustable via the software on your computer. You can disable this feature by selecting Disable. Enable this feature for best user experience and optimum performance of your monitor.
Helps reduce minor cases of image retention. Depending on the LCD Conditioning degree of image retention, the program may take some time to run. You can enable this feature by selecting Enable. Reset Other Settings Reset all settings under the Others menu to the factory preset values. Factory Reset Reset all settings to the factory preset values. NOTE: This monitor has a built-in feature to automatically calibrate the brightness to compensate for LED aging.
When the monitor does not support a particular resolution mode, you will see the following message: or 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 2560 x 1440 (for HDMI/ DisplayPort) or 2048 x 1152 (for VGA).
If you press any button other than the power button, the following message will appear depending on the selected input: If either VGA, HDMI, or DP input is selected and the corresponding cable is not connected, a floating dialog box as shown below appears. or or See Troubleshooting for more information.
Setting the Maximum Resolution To set the maximum resolution for the monitor: In Windows® 7, Windows® 8, and Windows® 8.1: 1 For Windows® 8 and Windows® 8.1 only, select the Desktop tile to switch to classic desktop. 2 Right-click on the desktop and click Screen Resolution. 3 Click the Dropdown list of the Screen Resolution and select 2560 x 1440 (for HDMI or DisplayPort) or 2048 x 1152 (for VGA). 4 Click OK.
NOTE: The stand is detached when the monitor is shipped from the factory. Vertical Extension NOTE: The stand extends vertically up to 130 mm. The figure below illustrates how to extend the stand vertically. Rotating the Monitor Before you rotate the monitor, your monitor should be fully vertically extended (Vertical Extension) and fully tilted up to avoid hitting the bottom edge of the monitor.
NOTE: To use the Display Rotation function (Landscape versus Portrait view) with your Dell computer, you require an updated graphics driver that is not included with this monitor. To download the graphics driver, go to www.dell.com/support and see the Download section for Video Drivers for latest driver updates. NOTE: When in the Portrait View Mode, you may experience performance degradation in graphic-intensive applications (3D Gaming and etc.).
Troubleshooting WARNING: 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 Turn off both your computer and the monitor. 2 Unplug the video cable from the back of the computer.
4 This box also appears during normal system operation, if the video cable becomes disconnected or damaged. 5 Turn Off your monitor and reconnect the video cable; then turn On both your computer and the monitor. If your monitor screen remains blank after you use the previous procedure, check your video controller and computer, because your monitor is functioning properly.
The test is complete when the text screen appears. To exit, press Button 4 again. If you do not detect any screen abnormalities upon using the built-in diagnostic tool, the monitor is functioning properly. Check the video card and computer.
Stuck-on Pixels LCD screen has bright spots • Cycle power On-Off. • Pixel that is permanently off is a natural defect that can occur in LCD technology. • For more information on Dell Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy, see Dell Support site at: http://www.dell.com/ support/monitors. Brightness Problems Picture too dim or too bright • Reset the monitor to factory settings. • Perform Auto Adjust via OSD. • Adjust brightness & contrast controls via OSD.
Wrong Color Picture color not good • Change the settings of the Preset Modes in the Color menu OSD depending on the application. • Adjust R/G/B value under Custom Color in Color menu OSD. • Change the Input Color Format to PC RGB or YPbPr in the Color menu OSD. • Run the built-in diagnostics.
Universal Serial Bus (USB) Specific Problems Specific Symptoms What You Experience Possible Solutions USB interface is USB peripherals not working are not working • • • • • • High Speed USB 2.0 interface is slow • Check that your computer is USB 2.0-capable. • Some computers have both USB 2.0 and USB 1.1 ports. Ensure that the correct USB port is used. • Reconnect the upstream cable to your computer. • Reconnect the USB peripherals (downstream connector). • Reboot the computer.
Appendix WARNING: Safety Instructions WARNING: 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 www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Setting Up Your Monitor Setting the display resolution For maximum display performance with Microsoft® Windows® operating systems, set the display resolution to 2560 x 1440 (for HDMI or DisplayPort) or 2048 x 1152 (for VGA) pixels by performing the following steps: In Windows® 7, Windows® 8, and Windows® 8.1: 1 For Windows® 8 and Windows® 8.1 only, select the Desktop tile to switch to classic desktop. 2 Right-click on the desktop and click Screen Resolution.
7 After installing the drivers for your graphics adapter, attempt to set the resolution to 2560 x 1440 (for HDMI or DisplayPort) or 2048 x 1152 (for VGA) again. NOTE: If you are unable to set the recommended resolution, please contact the manufacturer of your computer or consider purchasing a graphics adapter that will support the video resolution.
