Dell SE2219H/SE2219HX User’s Guide Monitor Model: SE2219H/SE2219HX Regulatory Model: SE2219Hf
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Contents About your monitor............................................5 Package contents...................................................... 5 Product features........................................................ 6 Identifying features and controls................................. 7 Monitor specifications................................................10 Pin assignments........................................................15 Plug and play capability..............................................
Troubleshooting................................................43 Self-test.................................................................. 43 Built-in diagnostics................................................... 45 Common problems.................................................... 46 Product-specific problems......................................... 48 Appendix..........................................................49 FCC Notices (U.S. Only) and Other Regulatory Information.........................
About your monitor Package contents Your monitor ships with the components indicated in the table. Ensure that you have received all the components and see Contact Dell if anything is missing. NOTE: Some items may be optional and may not ship with your monitor. Some features may not be available in certain countries. NOTE: To set up with any other stand, see the documentation that shipped with the stand.
HDMI cable (SE2219HX) • Quick Start Guide • Safety and Regulatory Information Product features The Dell SE2219H/SE2219HX at panel display has an active matrix, Thin-Film Transistor (TFT), Liquid Crystal Display (LCD), anti-static, and LED backlight. The monitor features include: • SE2219H/SE2219HX: 54.61 cm (21.5 in.) diagonal viewable area display (measured diagonally). 1920 x 1080 resolution, with full-screen support for lower resolutions.
Identifying features and controls Front view 2 1 Label Description Function buttons 1 2 Power On/Off button (with LED indicator) Use To access the OSD menu and change the settings if required. For more information, see Using the front panel controls. To turn the monitor On or Off. Solid white light indicates that the monitor is turned on and functioning normally. Blinking white light indicates that the monitor is in Standby Mode.
Back view Without monitor stand Label Description Security-lock slot 1 2 3 4 5 With monitor stand Use To secure the monitor using a security lock (purchased separately). Regulatory label, barcode, serial List of regulatory approvals. See this number, and Service Tag label label if you need to contact Dell for technical support. The Service Tag is a unique alphanumeric identifier that enables Dell service technicians to identify the hardware components in your computer and access warranty information.
Bottom view, without monitor stand SE2219H/SE2219HX Label Description Power port 1 2 HDMI port 3 VGA port Use To connect the monitor power cable. For connecting the monitor to your computer using HDMI cable. For connecting the monitor to your computer using VGA cable.
Monitor specifications Description Values Screen type Active matrix-TFT LCD Panel type In-Plane Switching Viewable area Diagonal Active area: Horizontal Vertical Area Pixel pitch 546.10 mm (21.50 in.) Pixel per inch (PPI) Viewing angle: Horizontal Vertical Brightness Contrast ratio 102 Faceplate coating 476.06 mm (18.74 in.) 267.79 mm (10.54 in.) 1274.84 cm2 (197.52 in.2) 0.
Resolution specifications Description Values Horizontal scan range 30 kHz to 83 kHz (automatic) Vertical scan range 56 Hz to 76 Hz (automatic) Maximum preset resolution 1920 x 1080 at 60 Hz Preset display modes SE2219H/SE2219HX Display mode Horizontal frequency (kHz) VESA, 720 x 400 VESA, 640 x 480 VESA, 640 x 480 VESA, 800 x 600 VESA, 800 x 600 VESA, 1024 x 768 VESA, 1024 x 768 VESA, 1152 x 864 VESA, 1280 x1024 VESA, 1280 x1024 VESA, 1600 x 900 VESA, 1920 x1080 31.5 31.5 37.5 37.9 46.9 48.4 60.
Electrical specifications Description Values Video input signals • Analog RGB: 0.7 V ± 5 %, 75 Ω input impedance • HDMI 1.4 (HDCP 1.4), 600 mV for each differential line, 100 Ω input impedance per differential pair Separate horizontal and vertical synchronizations, polarity-free TTL level, SOG (Composite SYNC on green) Synchronization input signals AC input voltage/ frequency/current Inrush current 100 VAC to 240 VAC/50 Hz or 60 Hz ± 3 Hz/1.
Physical characteristics Description Values Signal cable type: Analog Digital Dimensions (with stand): D-Sub (VGA), 15 pins; HDMI, 19 pins Height 385.20 mm (15.17 in.) Width 488.90 mm (19.25 in.) Depth 152.80 mm (6.02 in.) Dimensions (without stand): Height 294.70 mm (11.60 in.) Width 488.90 mm (19.25 in.) Depth 46.40 mm (1.83 in.) Stand dimensions: Height 171.60 mm (6.76 in.) Width 249 mm (9.80 in.) Depth 152.80 mm (6.02 in.) Weight: With packaging 4.80 kg (10.
Environmental characteristics Description Values Temperature: Operating Non-operating: Storage Shipping 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) • -20°C to 60°C (-4°F to 140°F) • -20°C to 60°C (-4°F to 140°F) Humidity: Operating Non-operating: Storage Shipping 10% to 80% (non-condensing) • 5% to 90% (non-condensing) • 5% to 90% (non-condensing) Altitude: Operating (maximum) 5,000 m (16,400 ft) Non-operating (maximum) 12,192 m (40,000 ft) Thermal dissipation 68.2 BTU/hour (maximum) 58.
Pin assignments D-Sub 15-pin connector Pin Number Signal Assignment 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Video-Red Video-Green Video-Blue GND Self-test GND-R GND-G GND-B DDC +5 V GND-sync GND DDC data H-sync V-sync DDC clock About your monitor │ 15
Pin assignments HDMI 19-pin connector Pin Number Signal Assignment 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 TMDS DATA 2+ TMDS DATA 2 SHIELD TMDS DATA 2TMDS DATA 1+ TMDS DATA 1 SHIELD TMDS DATA 1TMDS DATA 0+ TMDS DATA 0 SHIELD TMDS DATA 0TMDS CLOCK+ TMDS CLOCK SHIELD TMDS CLOCKCEC 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 with its Extended Display Identification Data (EDID) using Display Data Channel (DDC) protocols so the computer can configure itself and optimize the monitor settings. Most monitor installations are automatic, you can select different settings as required. For more information about changing the monitor settings, see Operating your monitor.
Setting up the monitor Connecting the stand NOTE: The stand is not attached when the monitor is shipped from the factory. NOTE: The following procedure is applicable for the stand that shipped with your monitor. To attach the monitor stand: 1. Connect the stand riser to the stand base, and then tighten the screw on the stand base. 2. Align the stand-riser bracket with the grooves at the back of the monitor.
3. Slide the stand assembly until 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. It is recommended to route the cables through the cable-management slot before you connect them to the monitor. To connect your monitor to the computer: 1. Turn off your computer and disconnect the power cable. 2. Connect VGA or HDMI cable from your monitor to the computer.
Organizing cables Use the cable-management slot to route the cables connected to your monitor. Removing the stand NOTE: To prevent scratches on the screen when removing the stand, ensure that the monitor is placed on a soft and clean surface. NOTE: The following procedure is applicable for the stand that shipped with your monitor. To remove the stand: 1. Place the monitor on a soft cloth or cushion along the desk. 2. Tilt the stand downwards to access to the release button.
3. Using a long screwdriver to press the release button. 4. While keeping the release button pressed, pull the stand out.
Operating your monitor Turning on the monitor Press the button to turn on the monitor. Using the front panel controls Use the control buttons at the bottom edge of the monitor to adjust the image being displayed. 1 2 3 4 5 The following table describes the control buttons: Control buttons 1 Description Use this button to choose from a list of preset modes.
Control buttons 2 Description For direct access to the Brightness and Contrast menu. Brightness/Contrast 3 Menu 4 To launch the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu, or to access the list of items/options of a menu item. For more information, see Accessing the OSD menu. To exit or return to the OSD main menu. Exit 5 Power button (with power-status light) To turn the monitor On or Off. Solid white light indicates that the monitor is turned on and functioning normally.
Using the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu Accessing the OSD menu NOTE: Any changes you make are automatically saved when you move to another menu, exit the OSD menu, or wait for the OSD menu to close automatically. 1. Press the button to display the OSD main menu. Main menu for HDMI input Dell 22 Monitor Brightness / Contrast Auto Adjust 75% Input Source 75% Color Display Menu Personalize Others 2. Press the and buttons to move between the setting options.
Icon Menu and submenus Brightness/ Contrast Description Use this option to activate brightness/contrast adjustment. Dell 22 Monitor Brightness / Contrast Auto Adjust 75% Input Source 75% Color Display Menu Personalize Others 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.
Icon Menu and submenus Auto Adjust Description Use this option to activate automatic setup and adjust menu. Dell 22 Monitor Brightness / Contrast Auto Adjust Press to adjust the screen automatically. Input Source Color Display Menu Personalize Others The following dialog appears on a black screen as the monitor selfadjusts to the current input: Auto Adjustment in Progress... Auto Adjust allows the monitor to self-adjust to the incoming video signal.
Icon Menu and submenus Input Source Description Use the Input Source menu to switch between the different video signals that may be connected to your monitor. SE2219H/SE2219HX: one VGA and one HDMI input Dell 22 Monitor Brightness / Contrast VGA Auto Adjust HDMI Input Source Auto Select Color Reset Input Source On Display Menu Personalize Others VGA Push to select the VGA input source when using VGA connector. HDMI Push to select the HDMI input source when using HDMI Auto Select connector.
Icon Menu and Description submenus Preset Modes When you select Preset Modes, you can choose Standard, ComfortView, Movie, Game, Warm, Cool, or Custom Color from the list. • Standard: Load the monitor's default color settings. This is the default preset mode. • ComfortView: Decrease the level of blue light emitted from the screen to make viewing more comfortable for your eyes.
Icon Menu and submenus Input Color Format Description Allow 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 HDMI cable. • YPbPr: Select this option if your DVD player supports only YPbPr output.
Icon Menu and submenus Display Description Use the display to adjust image. Dell 22 Monitor Brightness / Contrast Aspect Ratio Auto Adjust Horizontal Position Wide 16:9 Vertical Position Input Source Sharpness Color 50 Pixel Clock Display Phase Menu Dynamic Contrast Personalize Others Dell 22 Monitor Brightness / Contrast Auto Adjust Response Time Input Source Reset Display Normal Color Display Menu Personalize Others Aspect Ratio Adjust the image ratio to Wide 16:9, 4:3, or 5:4.
Icon Menu and Description submenus If satisfactory results are not obtained using the Phase adjustment, Phase (VGA input only) use the Pixel Clock (coarse) adjustment and then use Phase (fine), again. Dynamic Contrast Allow you to increase the contrast level to provide sharper and more detailed image quality. Press the Response Time button to select the dynamic contrast On or Off. NOTE: Dynamic contrast provides higher contrast if you select game or movie preset mode.
Icon Menu and submenus Personalize Description Allow you to choose a feature from Shortcut Key 1, Shortcut Key 2, Power Button LED, or Reset Personalization, Preset Modes or Brightness/Contrast, and set it as a shortcut key.
Icon Menu and submenus Others Description Dell 22 Monitor Brightness / Contrast Auto Adjust Input Source Color Display Display Info DDC/CI On LCD Conditioning Service Tag ABCDEFG Reset Others Factory Reset Menu Personalize Others Display Info Press to display the information about the display.
Icon Menu and submenus DDC/CI Description DDC/CI (Display Data Channel/Command Interface) allows you to adjust the monitor settings using software on your computer. Select Off to turn off this feature. Enable this feature for best user experience and optimum performance of your monitor.
Icon Menu and submenus LCD Conditioning Description Help reduce minor cases of image retention. Depending on the degree of image retention, the program may take some time to run. To start LCD Conditioning, select On. Dell 22 Monitor Brightness / Contrast Auto Adjust Input Source Color Display Info DDC/CI LCD Conditioning On Service Tag Reset Others Display Factory Reset Menu Personalize Others Service Tag Display the Service Tag number of the monitor.
NOTE: Your monitor has a built-in feature to automatically calibrate the brightness to compensate for LED aging. OSD warning messages When the Dynamic Contrast feature is enabled (in Movie or Game preset modes), the manual brightness adjustment is disabled.
Before the DDC/CI function is disabled, the following message is displayed. SE2219H Dell 22 Monitor The function of adjusting display setting using PC application will be disabled. Do you wish to disable DDC/CI function? Yes No SE2219H SE2219HX Dell 22 Monitor The function of adjusting display setting using PC application will be disabled. Do you wish to disable DDC/CI function? Yes No SE2219HX When the monitor enters Standby mode, the following message appears.
If VGA or HDMI cable is not connected, a floating dialog box appears. The monitor will enter Standby mode after 4 minutes if left at this state. SE2219H Dell 22 Monitor ? No VGA Cable The display will go into Standby mode in 4 minutes. www.dell.com/SE2219H SE2219H SE2219HX Dell 22 Monitor ? No HDMI Cable The display will go into Power Save Mode in 4 minutes. www.dell.com/SE2219HX SE2219HX See Troubleshooting for more information.
Setting up display resolution on your monitor Setting display resolution to 1920 x 1080 For best performance, set the display resolution to 1920 x 1080 pixels by performing the following steps: In Windows 7: 1. Right-click on the desktop and click Screen Resolution. 2. Click the drop-down menu of the Screen Resolution and select 1920 x 1080. 3. Click OK. In Windows 8 or Windows 8.1: 1. Select the Desktop tile to switch to classic desktop. 2. Right-click on the desktop and click Screen Resolution. 3.
Non-Dell computer In Windows 7: 1. Right-click on the desktop and click Personalization. 2. Click Change Display Settings. 3. Click Advanced Settings. 4. Identify your graphics controller supplier from the description at the top of the window. For example, NVIDIA, AMD, Intel, and so on. 5. Refer to the graphic card provider website for updated driver. For example, https://www.AMD.com or https://www.NVIDIA.com. 6.
Using tilt You can tilt the monitor for the most comfortable viewing angle. NOTE: The stand is not attached when the monitor is shipped from the factory.
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 if 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 on both your computer and the monitor. 2. Disconnect all video cables from the monitor.
SE2219HX Dell 22 Monitor ? No HDMI Cable The display will go into Power Save Mode in 4 minutes. www.dell.com/SE2219HX SE2219HX NOTE: This message also appears during normal operation, when the video cable is disconnected or damaged. 4. Turn off your monitor and reconnect the video cable; then turn on your computer and the monitor. If your monitor remains dark after you reconnect the cables, check your video controller and computer.
Built-in diagnostics Your monitor has a built-in diagnostic tool that helps you determine if any screen abnormality you experience 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. 1 Label Description Button 1 1 To run the built-in diagnostics: 1. Ensure that the screen is clean (no dust particles on the surface of the screen). 2.
Common problems The following table provides general information about common monitor problems you might encounter and the possible solutions: Common symptoms Possible solutions No video/Power LED off • Ensure that the video cable connecting the monitor and the computer is properly connected and secure. • Verify that the power outlet is functioning properly using any other electrical equipment. • Ensure that the power button is pressed.
Common symptoms Possible solutions Synchronization problems • Reset the monitor to Factory Settings (Factory Reset). • Perform monitor self-test feature check to determine if the scrambled screen appears in self-test mode. • Check for bent or broken pins in the video cable connector. • Restart the computer in safe mode. Safety related issues • Do not perform any troubleshooting step. • Contact Dell immediately.
Product-specific problems Specific symptoms Possible solutions Screen image is too small • Check the Aspect Ratio setting in the Display settings OSD. • Reset the monitor to Factory Settings (Factory Reset). Cannot adjust the monitor with the buttons on the bottom of the panel • Turn off the monitor, unplug the power cord, plug it back, and then turn on the monitor. No input signal when user controls are pressed • Check the signal source.
Appendix 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 https://www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
