Dell 24 Monitor SE2422H/SE2422HX User’s Guide Model: SE2422H/SE2422HX Regulatory model: SE2422Ht/SE2422Hf/SE2422Hb
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Contents Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 About your monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Package contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Product features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Identifying parts and controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Front view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setting up the monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Connecting the stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Using the tilt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Connecting your monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Organizing your cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Securing your monitor using Kensington lock (optional) . 31 Removing the monitor stand . . . . . . .
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. • Place the monitor on a solid surface and handle it carefully. The screen is fragile and can be damaged if dropped or hit sharply. • Always be sure that your monitor is electrically rated to operate with the AC power available in your location. • Keep the monitor in room temperature.
About your monitor Package contents NOTE: Some components may be optional and may not ship with your monitor. Your monitor ships with the components shown in the table below. If any component is missing, contact Dell technical support for assistance. For more information on contacting Dell, See Contacting Dell.
HDMI cable VGA cable (SE2422HX only) • Quick Setup Guide • Safety, Environmental, and Regulatory Information About your monitor | 7
Product features The Dell SE2422H/SE2422HX monitor has an active matrix, Thin-Film Transistor (TFT), Liquid Crystal Display (LCD), and LED backlight. The monitor features include: • 60.45 cm (23.8 in.) viewable area monitor (measured diagonally) 1920 x 1080 (16:9) resolution, plus full-screen support for lower resolutions. • Color gamut of 72% NTSC (typical),CIE 1931. • Digital connectivity with HDMI. • Tilt adjustment capability.
Identifying parts and controls Front view 1 Label 1 Description Function buttons 2 Power LED indicator 2 Use For more information, see Operating the monitor. Solid white light indicates the monitor is turned on and functioning normally. Blinking white light indicates the monitor is in Standby mode.
Back view 1 2 6 4 3 4 5 6 Label Description 1 VESA mounting holes (100 mm x 100 mm-behind the VESA cover) 2 3 4 5 6 Use Wall mount the monitor using VESAcompatible wall mount kit (100 mm x 100 mm). NOTE: Wall mount kit is not shipped with your monitor and is sold separately. Regulatory label Lists the regulatory approvals. Stand release button Releases stand from the monitor.
Bottom view 1 Label 1 2 3 4 Description Security lock slot Power connector HDMI port VGA port 2 3 4 Use Secures monitor with security cable lock (sold separately). Connect the power cable (shipped with your monitor). Connect the HDMI cable (shipped with your monitor).
Monitor specifications Description Screen type Panel type Aspect ratio Viewable image dimensions Diagonal Active Area Horizontal Vertical Area Pixel pitch Pixel per inch (PPI) Viewing angle Horizontal Vertical Brightness Contrast ratio Display screen coating Backlight Response Time (Gray to Gray) Values Active matrix - TFT LCD Vertical Alignment (VA) 16:9 604.50 mm (23.80 in.) 527.04 mm (20.75 in.) 296.46 mm (11.67 in.) 156246.28 mm2 (242.18 in.2) 0.2745 mm x 0.2745 mm 92.
Left/Right 12.80 mm Bottom Adjustability Height adjustable stand Tilt 16.92 mm NA -5° to 21° Cable management Yes Dell Display Manager (DDM) Easy Arrange and other key features Compatibility Security Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) * At panel native only, under Custom Mode preset.
Preset display modes Display Mode 720 x 400 640 x 480 640 x 480 800 x 600 800 x 600 1024 x 768 1024 x 768 1152 x 864 1280 x 1024 1280 x 1024 1600 x 900 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 14 | Horizontal Vertical Frequency frequency (kHz) (Hz) 31.47 70.08 31.47 59.94 37.50 75 37.88 60.317 46.88 75 48.36 60 60.02 75.029 67.50 75 64 60.02 80 75.02 60 60 67.50 60 75 83.89 About your monitor Pixel Clock (MHz) Sync Polarity (Horizontal/ Vertical) 28.32 25.18 31.50 40 49.50 65 78.75 108 108 135 108 148.50 174.
Electrical specifications Description Video input signals Input voltage/ frequency/ current Inrush current Power Consumption Values • HDMI 1.4 , 600mV for each differential line, 100 ohm input impedance per differential pair • Analog RGB, 0.7 Volts +/- 5%, positive polarity at 75 Ω input impedance 100-240 VAC / 50 or 60 Hz ± 3 Hz / 1.5 A (maximum) 120 V: 30 A (max.) at 0°C (cold start) 240 V: 60 A (max.) at 0°C (cold start) 0.3 W (Off Mode)1 0.3 W (Standby mode)1 15.7 W (On Mode)1 24 W (Max)2 15.
Physical characteristics Description SE2422H Connector type • One HDMI 1.4 port • One VGA port Signal cable type • HDMI 1.8 m cable • VGA 1.8 m cable (SE2422HX only) Dimensions (with stand) Height (extended) SE2422HX 420.25 mm (16.55 in.) Width 552.64 mm (21.76 in.) Depth 178.81 mm (7.04 in.) Dimensions (without stand) Height 331.61 mm (13.06 in.) Width 552.64 mm (21.76 in.) Depth 49.69 mm (1.96 in.) Stand dimensions Height (extended) 173.93 mm (6.85 in.) Width 240.42 mm (9.47 in.
Environmental characteristics Description Values Compliant Standards • RoHS Compliant • BFR/PVC reduced monitor (excluding external cables) • Arsenic-Free glass and Mercury-Free for the panel only Temperature Operating 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) Non-operating Storage:–20°C to 60°C (–4°F to 140°F) Shipping:–20°C to 60°C (–4°F to 140°F) Humidity Operating 20% to 90% (non-condensing) Non-operating •Storage: 5 % to 90 % (non-condensing) •Shipping: 5 % to 90 % Altitude Operating 5000 m (16,404 ft) (maximum) N
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.
HDMI port Pin number 19-pin side of the connected signal cable Pin number 19-pin side of the connected signal cable 1 TMDS DATA 2+ 11 TMDS CLOCK SHIELD 2 TMDS DATA 2 SHIELD 12 TMDS CLOCK- 3 TMDS DATA 2- 13 CEC 4 TMDS DATA 1+ 14 Reserved (N.C.
Plug-and-Play 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 computer 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.
Ergonomies CAUTION: Improper or prolonged usage of keyboard may result in injury. CAUTION: Viewing the monitor screen for extended periods of time may result in eye strain. For comfort and efficiency, observe the following guidelines when setting up and using your computer workstation: • Position your computer so that the monitor and keyboard are directly in front of you as you work. Special shelves are commercially available to help you correctly position your keyboard.
• Keep the area under your desk clear of obstructions and cables or power cords that may interfere with comfortable seating or present a potential trip hazard.
Handling and moving your display To ensure the monitor is handled safely when lifting or moving it, follow the guidelines mentioned below: • Before moving or lifting the monitor, turn off your computer and the monitor. • Disconnect all cables from the monitor. • Place the monitor in the original box with the original packing materials. • Hold the bottom edge and the side of the monitor firmly without applying excessive pressure when lifting or moving the monitor.
• When lifting or moving the monitor, do not turn the monitor upside down while holding the stand base or stand riser. This may result in accidental damage to the monitor or cause personal injury. Maintenance guidelines Cleaning your monitor WARNING: Before cleaning the monitor, unplug the monitor power cable from the electrical outlet to avoid damage to hardware, property as well as personal injury. CAUTION: Read and follow the Safety instructions before cleaning the monitor.
Setting up the monitor Connecting the stand NOTE: The stand riser and stand base are detached when the monitor is shipped from the factory. NOTE: The following instructions are applicable only for the stand that was shipped with your monitor. If you are connecting a stand that you purchased from any other source, follow the setup instructions that were included with the stand. CAUTION: Place monitor of a flat, clean, and soft surface to avoid scratching the display panel. To attach the monitor stand: 1.
3. Align the tabs on the stand-riser bracket with the grooves at the back of the monitor. 4. Insert the stand-riser bracket into monitor groove until it snaps into place. 4 5 5. Open the monitor protective cover and install the VESA cover.
CAUTION: Hold the stand riser firmly when lifting the monitor to avoid any accidental damage. 6. Hold the stand riser and lift the monitor carefully, then place it on a clean and flat surface. 7. Lift the protective cover from the monitor.
Using the tilt NOTE: The following instructions are applicable only for the stand that was shipped with your monitor. If you are connecting a stand that you purchased from any other source, follow the set up instructions that were included with the stand. With the stand attached to the monitor, you can tilt the monitor for the most comfortable viewing angle.
Connecting your monitor WARNING: 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. 2. Connect the HDMI cable from your monitor to the computer. 3. Turn on your monitor. 4. Select the correct input source from the OSD Menu on your monitor and then turn on your computer.
Connecting the VGA cable Organizing your cables HDMI VGA After connecting all necessary cables to your monitor and computer, (see Connecting your monitor for cable attachment) organize all cables as shown in the image.
Securing your monitor using Kensington lock (optional) NOTE: Kensington lock is sold separately. The security lock slot is located at the bottom of the monitor. (See Security lock slot) For more information about using the Kensington lock (sold separately), see the documentation that is shipped with the lock. Secure your monitor to a table using the Kensington security lock. NOTE: The image is for the purpose of illustration only. Appearance of the lock may vary.
Removing the monitor stand CAUTION: To prevent scratches on the LCD screen while removing the stand, make sure that the monitor is placed on a soft, clean and flat surface. NOTE: The following instructions are applicable only for the stand that was shipped with your monitor. If you are connecting a stand that you purchased from any other source, follow the set up instructions that were included with the stand. To remove the stand: 1.
To remove the VESA cover: Press the dimple on the VESA cover to release it from the back of the display. Wall mounting (optional) NOTE: Use M4 x 10 mm screws to secure the wall-mounting kit to the monitor. NOTE: The wall-mounting kit is sold separately. See the documentation that is shipped with the VESA-compatible wall mounting kit. 1. Place a flat cushion or a sitting mat near the edge of a table and place the monitor on it with the display facing down. 2. Remove the stand. 3.
Operating the monitor Power 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 specifications of the image being displayed. When using the control buttons, an On-Screen Display (OSD) menu appears on the screen.
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. Shortcut key: Preset Modes Direct access to the Brightness/Contrast adjustment sliders. 2 Shortcut key: Brightness/Contrast 3 Use this menu button to launch the on-screen display (OSD) and select the OSD menu. See Accessing the menu system. Menu 4 Use this button to return to the main menu or exit the OSD main menu.
Using the OSD lock function You can lock the front-panel control buttons to prevent access to the OSD menu and/ or power button. Use the Lock menu to lock the button(s). 1. Select one of the following options. Dell 24 Monitor Brightness/Contrast Language Auto Adjust Transparency Input Source Timer Color Lock Display Reset Menu Menu Buttons Power Button Menu Menu + Power Buttons Personalize Disable Others 2. The following message appears.
Use the front-panel control button to lock the button(s). 1 2 3 4 5 1. Press and hold Built-in diagnostics button (button 4) for four seconds, a menu appears on the screen. Dell 24 Monitor Select Option: 2. Select one of the following options: Options 1 Description Select this option to lock OSD menu function. Menu Buttons lock 2 Power Button lock 3 Use this option to lock power button. This will prevent the user to turn off the monitor using the power button.
Options 4 Description Use this option to run the built-in diagnostics, see Built-in diagnostics. Built-in Diagnostics To unlock the button(s). Press and hold Built-in diagnostics button (button 4) for four seconds until a menu appears on the screen. The following table describes the options to unlock the frontpanel control buttons. Dell 24 Monitor Select Option: Dell 24 Monitor Select Option: Dell 24 Monitor Select Option: Options Description 1 Use this option to unlock OSD menu function.
Front‑panel button Use the buttons on the front of the monitor to adjust the image settings. 1 2 3 4 Front Panel Button Description 1 Use the Up button to increase values or move up in a menu. Up Use the Down button to decrease values or move down in a menu. 2 Down Use the OK button to confirm your selection. 3 OK 4 Use the Back button to return to the previous menu.
Using the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu Accessing the menu system NOTE: The changes you make using the OSD menu are automatically saved when you move to another OSD menu, when you exit the OSD menu, or when the OSD menu exit automatically. 1. Press the button to launch the OSD main menu. Dell 24 Monitor Brightness/Contrast Auto Adjust 75% Input Source Color Display 75% Menu Personalize Others 2. Press the and buttons to move between options.
Icon Menu and Submenus Brightness/ Contrast Description Use this menu to activate Brightness/Contrast adjustment. Dell 24 Monitor Brightness/Contrast Auto Adjust Input Source 75% Color Display Menu 75% Personalize Others Brightness Brightness adjusts the luminance of the backlight (minimum 0; maximum 100). Press the button to increase brightness. Press the button to decrease brightness. Contrast Adjust the Brightness first, and then adjust Contrast only if further adjustment is necessary.
Icon Menu and Submenus Auto Adjust Description Even though your computer recognizes your monitor on startup, the Auto Adjustment function optimizes the display settings for use with your particular setup. 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 Display menu.
Icon Menu and Description Submenus Input Source Use the Input Source menu to select between different video inputs that are connected to your monitor. Dell 24 Monitor Brightness/Contrast VGA Auto Adjust HDMI Input Source Auto select On Reset Input Source Color Display Menu Personalize Others VGA Select VGA input when you are using the VGA connector. Use to select the VGA input source. HDMI Select HDMI input when you are using the HDMI connector. Use to select the HDMI input source.
Icon Menu and Submenus Preset Modes Description When you select Preset Modes, you can choose Standard, ComfortView, Movie, FPS, RTS, RPG, Warm, Cool or Custom Color from the list. Dell 24 Monitor Brightness/Contrast Preset Modes Auto Adjust Input Color Format ComfortView Input Source Reset Color Movie Color Display Menu Personalize Standard FPS RTS RPG Warm Cool Others Custom Color • Standard: Default color settings. This is the default preset mode.
Icon Menu and Submenus Input Color Format Description • Warm: Increases the color temperature. The screen appears warmer with a red/yellow tint. • Cool: Decreases the color temperature. The screen appears cooler with a blue tint. • Custom Color: Allows you to manually adjust the color settings. Press the and buttons to adjust the Red, Green, and Blue values and create your own preset color mode.
Icon Menu and Submenus Display Description Use the Display menu to adjust image. Dell 24 Monitor Brightness/Contrast Aspect Ratio Auto Adjust Horizontal Position 50 Vertical Position 50 Sharpness 50 Input Source Color 16 : 9 Display Pixel Clock 50 Phase 43 Response Time Normal Menu Personalize Others Reset Display Aspect Ratio Horizontal Position (VGA input only) Vertical Position (VGA input only) Sharpness Select the image ratio between 16:9, 4:3.
Icon Menu and Submenus Menu Description Select this option to adjust the settings of the OSD, such as the languages of the OSD, the amount of time the menu remains on screen, and so on. Dell 24 Monitor Brightness/Contrast Language English Auto Adjust Transparency 20 Input Source Timer 20 s Color Lock Disable Display Reset Menu Menu Personalize Others Language Set the OSD display to one of eight languages.
Icon Menu and Submenus Lock Description Controls user access to adjustments. The buttons are locked. Dell 24 Monitor Brightness/Contrast Language Auto Adjust Transparency Input Source Timer Color Lock Display Reset Menu Menu Buttons Power Button Menu Menu + Power Buttons Personalize Disable Others • Menu Buttons: Through OSD to lock the Menu buttons. • Power Button: Through OSD to lock the Power button. • Menu + Power Buttons: Through OSD to lock the all of Menu and Power buttons.
Icon Menu and Submenus Personalize Description Dell 24 Monitor Brightness/Contrast Shortcut Key 1 Preset Modes Auto Adjust Shortcut Key 2 Brightness/Contrast Input Source Power Button LED On in On Mode Color Reset Personalization Display Menu Personalize Others Shortcut key 1 Shortcut key 2 Power Button LED Reset Personalization Select from Preset Modes, Brightness/Contrast, Auto Adjust,Input Source, Aspect Ratio set as shortcut key 1.
Icon Menu and Submenus Others Description Select this option to adjust the OSD settings such as the DDC/CI, LCD conditioning, and so on. Dell 24 Monitor Brightness/Contrast Display Info Auto Adjust DDC/CI Input Source LCD Conditioning Off Color Service Tag ABCDEF Display Reset Others Menu Factory Reset On Personalize Others Display Info Displays the monitor’s current settings.
Icon Menu and Description Submenus LCD Helps reduce minor cases of image retention. Depending on Conditioning the degree of image retention, the program may take some time to run. Select On to start the process. Dell 24 Monitor Brightness/Contrast Display Info Auto Adjust DDC/CI Input Source LCD Conditioning On Color Service Tag Off Display Reset Others Menu Factory Reset Personalize Others Service Tag Displays the Service Tag.
OSD warning messages When the monitor does not support a particular resolution mode, you can see the following message: Dell 24 Monitor The current input timing is not supported by the monitor display. Please change your input timing to 1920x1080, 60Hz or any other monitor listed timing as per the monitor specifications. SE2422H/SE2422HX This means that the monitor cannot synchronize with the signal that it is receiving from the computer.
Activate the computer and wake up the monitor to gain access to the OSD. If you press any button other than the power button, the following messages will appear depending on the selected input: Dell 24 Monitor No HDMI signal from your device. Press any key on the keyboard or move the mouse to wake it up. If there is no display, press the monitor button again to select the correct input source. SE2422H/SE2422HX Dell 24 Monitor No VGA signal from your device.
If adjust the Brightness level above the default level over 75%, the following message will appear: Dell 24 Monitor Adjusting to this value will increase power consumption above the default level. Do you want to continue? Yes No SE2422H/SE2422HX • • • When user selects “Yes”, the power message is displayed only once. When user select ‘No’, the power warning message will pop-up again. The power warning message will appear again only when the user does a Factory Reset from the OSD menu.
If either HDMI, VGA input is selected and the corresponding cable is not connected, a floating dialog box as shown below appears. Dell 24 Monitor No HDMI Cable The display will go into Standby mode in 4 minutes. www.dell.com/SE2422H www.dell.com/SE2422HX SE2422H/SE2422HX or Dell 24 Monitor No VGA Cable The display will go into Standby mode in 4 minutes. www.dell.com/SE2422H www.dell.com/SE2422HX SE2422H/SE2422HX See Troubleshooting for more information.
Setting the maximum resolution To set the maximum resolution for the monitor: In Windows 7, Windows 8 or Windows 8.1: 1. For Windows 8 or Windows 8.1 version, select the Desktop tile to switch to classic desktop. For Skip this step if you are using Windows Vista and Windows 7. 2. Right-click on the desktop and click Screen resolution. 3. Click the Dropdown list of the Screen resolution and select 1920 x 1080. 4. Click OK. In Windows 10: 1. Right-click on the desktop and click Display settings. 2.
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.
If your monitor screen remains blank after performing the previous step, check your video controller and computer for any possible issues. 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. 1 2 3 4 5 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 contains general information about common monitor problems you might encounter and the possible solutions: Common symptoms No video/ Power LED off No video/ Power LED on Poor Focus Shaky/Jittery Video What you experience No picture Possible solutions • 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.
Common symptoms Missing pixels What you Possible solutions experience LCD screen has • Cycle power on-off. spots • 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, https://www.dell.com/pixelguidelines. Stuck-on pixels LCD screen has • Cycle power On-Off. bright spots • Pixel that is permanently off is a natural defect that can occur in LCD technology.
Common symptoms Safety related issues. What you Possible solutions experience Visible signs of • Do not perform any troubleshooting steps. smoke or sparks • For more information on contacting Dell, see Contact Dell immediately. Intermittent Monitor • Ensure that the video cable connecting the problems malfunctions on monitor to the computer is connected properly & off and is secure. • Reset the monitor to factory settings.
Product specific problems Problem What you experience Screen image is Image is centered too small on screen, but does not cover the entire viewing area OSD does not Cannot adjust appear on the the monitor with the screen buttons on the front panel No Input Signal No picture, the when user LED light is white controls are pressed Possible solutions • Check the Aspect ratio setting in the Display menu OSD. • Reset the monitor to factory settings.
Appendix 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. Contacting Dell For customers in the United States, call 800-WWW-DELL (800-999-3355). 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.
