Dell™ W1900 LCD TV Display Owner’s Manual Model W1900 w w w. d e l l . c o m | s u p p o r t . d e l l .
Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your TV display. 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. ____________________ Information in this document is subject to change without notice. © 2004 Dell Inc. All rights reserved.
Contents 1 About Your TV Display Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Right Side View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Left Side View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Bottom View . Package Contents 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Connecting Your TV Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 .
Closed Caption 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Sleep Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 OSD Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Troubleshooting Your TV Display Troubleshooting Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1 About Your TV Display Front View 2 1 1 IR receiver Senses the signal from the remote control 2 Power indicator light (LED) The light is blue when the TV display is on and amber when the TV display is in power save mode About Your TV Display 5
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Left Side View 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 Composite out / Video out Connect a VCR 2 Composite audio connector Use the audio connector if you have connected a device to composite connector (AV1) 3 Composite connector (AV1) Connect devices such as a VCR or DVD player 4 S-Video connector (AV2) Connect devices such as a video game system or a VCR 5 S-Video audio connector Use the audio connector if you have connected a device to S-Video connector (AV2) 6 Subwoofer out connector Connect a Subwoofer 7
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Package Contents NOTE: If you need additional cables, contact Dell.
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2 Setting Up Your TV Display CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide. Proper Location for Your TV Display Consider the following environmental factors when you are deciding where to put your TV display: • Do not store or use the TV display in locations that are exposed to high heat, direct sunlight, or extreme cold. • Avoid moving the TV display between locations with extreme temperature differences.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Quality 12 Cable and Connector When to Use Good Composite carries the video signal through a single pin. If you are using a composite video connector you also need to connect composite audio connectors. To locate the connector, see page 7. Better S-Video splits the video signal into two signals, black-and-white and color. To locate the connector, see page 7. Best Component splits the video signal into three signals, two color and one black-and-white.
Connecting Your Computer to the TV Display Your TV display has two standard connectors that can be used to connect your computer. NOTE: The type of connector you use depends on the graphics card your computer supports. For additional information about graphic cards, see your computer documentation. Quality Cable and Connector When to Use Good A standard graphic display system for computers that uses an analog signal and can support resolutions up to 1280 x 768.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Using the ANT/Cable (Coaxial) Connector 1 Turn off the TV display and unplug the power cord. 2 Connect the coaxial cable to the ANT/Cable connector of the TV display. 3 Plug in the power cord for the TV display and turn on the TV display. 4 Enter the on-screen-display (OSD) and select TV. For additional information about the Input Select menu, see page 24. Using the Composite Connector 14 1 Turn off the TV display and unplug the power cord.
Using the S-Video Connector 1 Turn off the TV display and unplug the power cord. 2 Connect your device including the audio cables. 3 Plug in the power cords for the TV display and devices and turn them on. 4 Enter the OSD and select the AV2 (S-Video). For additional information about the Input Select menu, see page 24. Using the Component Connectors 1 Turn off the TV display and unplug the power cord. 2 Connect your device including the audio cables.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Using the DVI Connector NOTE: Only one connector can be used for a computer, either VGA or DVI. Connecting a Video Device Connecting a Computer 1 Turn off the TV display and unplug the power cord. 2 Connect the device. 3 Connect the white DVI cable and the audio cables. If you are connecting a video device, use the audio connectors (red and white) or if you are connecting a computer use the stereo connector (green).
Using the VGA Connector NOTE: Only one connector can be used for a computer, either VGA or DVI. 1 Turn off the TV display and unplug the power cord. 2 Connect the blue VGA cable to your TV display and to your computer. 3 Connect the green audio cable to the connector on the TV display and to your computer. 4 Plug in the power cords for the TV display and devices and turn them on. 5 Enter the OSD and select the VGA. For additional information about the Input Select menu, see page 24.
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3 Using Your Remote Control Installing Batteries Before you can use your remote control, install two-AAA batteries. 1 Slide open the battery cover. 2 Install the batteries. Make sure that you match the + and - on the batteries with the + and symbols in the battery compartment. 3 Replace the battery cover.
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1 Power Button Turns the TV display on and off 2 Number buttons Press to select a channel 3 Last Returns you to the previously viewed channel 4 Mute Press to turn the sound on and off 5 CH (up icon) Push to view the next channel In the OSD, use the channel button to navigate through the menus in the on-screen display (OSD) 6 Enter Selects an OSD option, confirms a channel selection 7 CH (down icon) Push to view the previous channel In the OSD, use the channel button to navigate through t
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Using Your TV Display With a Universal or Learning Remote Control Preprogrammed universal remote controls can be programmed to control the following functions on your Dell TV display: • Power • Channel Up (+) • Channel Down (-) • Volume Up (+) • Volume Down (-) • Mute • Input Select NOTE: Future preprogrammed universal remote controls may be able to control more functions.
4 Using the On-Screen Display Your TV display has an on-screen display (OSD) that allows you to select the proper input source, make adjustments to the image and audio settings, select to view Picture-In-Picture, PictureOutside-Picture, and Picture-By-Picture, and set parental controls. Using Your Remote Control With the OSD NOTE: You can access and make selections to the OSD using the volume and channel buttons on the side panel of the TV display or you can use the remote control.
FILE LOCATION: D:\Dell_DAO_W1900_OM_final\W1701_19000S\W1701_1900e40.fm www.dell.com | support.dell.com Selecting Your OSD Language 1 Press Menu to enter the OSD. 2 Select Setup. 3 In the Setup menu, select Language and select the language that you want the OSD to appear in. Input Select Menu The Input Select menu allows you to select the proper source based on how you have your TV display and video equipment connected. Press Input on the remote to go directly to the Input Select menu.
FILE LOCATION: D:\Dell_DAO_W1900_OM_final\W1701_19000S\W1701_1900e40.fm Picture Menu The Picture Menu allows you to adjust the appearance of the image including color and brightness. If you select one of the following preset image settings the individual settings are automatically updated.
FILE LOCATION: D:\Dell_DAO_W1900_OM_final\W1701_19000S\W1701_1900e40.fm www.dell.com | support.dell.com PIP/POP/PBP You can view two active sources simultaneously using Picture-In-Picture (PIP), Picture-OutsidePicture (POP), or Picture-By-Picture (PBP). For POP, you can select from three different POP options: • POP1 — One large POP window to the left and a smaller, centered window on the right. • POP3 — One large POP window to the left and three smaller, vertically-aligned windows on the right.
FILE LOCATION: D:\Dell_DAO_W1900_OM_final\W1701_19000S\W1701_1900e40.fm PIP/POP/PBP Compatibility The table below shows which inputs sources (when a device is connected) can be used when in PIP/POP/PBP mode.
FILE LOCATION: D:\Dell_DAO_W1900_OM_final\W1701_19000S\W1701_1900e40.fm www.dell.com | support.dell.com Parental Control Parental Control allows you to block certain channels or programs so children cannot view programs that are not age appropriate. PARENTAL CONTROL SET NEW ACCESS CODE To enter the Parental Control menu, you need an access code. The first time you enter, use access code 3355. See "Setting an Access Code" on page 28 for information on creating a new access code.
FILE LOCATION: D:\Dell_DAO_W1900_OM_final\W1701_19000S\W1701_1900e40.fm Closed Caption In the Closed Caption menu, you can select On, Off, or Mute. If you select Mute, CC automatically displays when you use the Mute button on the remote control. CLOSED CAPTION BACK CLOSED CAPTION ON CAPTION MODE CC1 You can also select a specific mode, CC1, CC2, and CC4 are standard closed captioning and CC3 provides closed captioning in a secondary language.
FILE LOCATION: D:\Dell_DAO_W1900_OM_final\W1701_19000S\W1701_1900e40.fm www.dell.com | support.dell.com Setting Your Cable Channels Your TV is set to automatically detect whether you are using an antenna or cable and then set the available channels. Some cable providers use an older cable standard that the TV can not automatically detect.
5 Troubleshooting Your TV Display Troubleshooting Tips NOTE: Some problems may be related to your device. See the documentation for any devices connected to your TV display. Most problems with your TV display may be caused by not having the correct input source selected. Each connector on the TV display is associated with an input source, which are labeled AV1 through AV4 in the Input Select menu.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com General Problems Problem Poor picture quality while watching TV and using a device such as a DVD player or a VCR 32 Troubleshooting Your TV Display Possible Solution 1 Check the aspect ratio settings in the OSD. Press the Menu button on the remote control and select Size. For more information on using the OSD, see "Using the On-Screen Display" on page 23. 2 Reconnect the device using the same type of connector.
Problem Possible Solution Poor picture quality when using a device connected to the ANT/Cable (coaxial) connector 1 Ensure TV display is selected as the input source in the Input Nothing appears on my TV display 1 Ensure the TV display is turned on. Select menu. See "Input Select Menu" on page 24 for more information. 2 Press Menu on the remote control, select Setup, and then select Channel Setup. This resets the channels on your remote. 3 Check the aspect ratio settings in the OSD.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Problem No sound Possible Solution 1 Ensure mute is not turned on. Pressing the Mute button on the remote control turns the mute function on and off. 2 If only certain TV channels do not have sound, then you need to correct the Input Select menu in the OSD (see "Input Select Menu" on page 24). 3 Verify that the audio cables are firmly connected to both the audio input connectors on your TV display and audio output connectors on your devices.
Problem The screen is not centered correctly Possible Solution 1 Update the size settings in the OSD. Press Menu on the remote control and select Size. 2 Reset the original factory defaults. Press Menu on the remote control, select Setup, and then select Factory Reset. Screen has one or more lines The side panel buttons do not work 1 Check the aspect ratio settings in the OSD. Press the Menu button on the remote control and select Size.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com OSD Messages While using your TV display, the following messages may appear. Message Possible Solution Auto Adjust No action required, the TV display is performing an auto adjustment. Out of Range Check the optimal resolution settings. You may need to download a new video driver. For more information, go to support.dell.com. No Video Input 1 Check all cables are properly connected. 2 Ensure the proper source is selected in the Input Select menu.
Remote Control Problems Problem The TV display does not respond when using the remote control Possible Solution 1 Point the remote control directly at the lower right corner of the TV display. Be sure that nothing is blocking the front of the TV display. For the location of the IR, see "Front View" on page 5. 2 Verify that the batteries are properly installed. 3 If the batteries are old, install new batteries.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Problem The picture is off-centered or too small Possible Solution 1 Use Auto Adjust to check the Image Settings. Press Menu to enter the OSD, select Image Settings, and then select Auto Adjust. 2 Check the optimal resolution settings. You may need to download a new video driver. For more information, go to support.dell.com. NOTE: Some older video cards may not support the resolution settings for the TV display.
6 Specifications for Your TV Display General Model number W1900 LCD TV display Display type TFT COLOR Normally Black PVA-Premium LCD Screen size 19 inch panel (19-inch viewable image size) Viewable area 412.80 x 247.68 mm (16.25inches x 9.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Physical Dimension Display (with stand) 418 (max) x 603.7 x 167.85 mm 16.5"(max) x 23.8" x 6.6" 333 (min) x 603.7 x 167.85 mm 13.1"(min)x 23.8" x 6.6" Display (no stand) 311 x 603.7 x 95.2 mm With Speakers Non-detachable Weight (with stand) 10 kg/22.
Inputs DVI (for use as computer monitor) one (bottom) Audio (PC) one (bottom) Outputs Video Composite (CVBS) one (side) Audio (L+R) one pair Headphone one (side) Audio Effects SRS TruSurround XT Midnight Mode Speakers (integrated) 7 watts/channel 7+7 watts total Additional Features Video Composite (CVBS) one (bottom) Audio (L+R) one pair Headphone one (side) Specifications for Your TV Display 41
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Index A C D About side connectors, 5 side panel buttons, 5 TV, 5 Cables, 9 DVI, 16 Access Code creating, 28 Adjust, 25 brightness, 25 color, 25 Antenna, 14 aspect ratio, 27 Audio, 25 B Button lock, 29 unlock, 29 Buttons channel up and down, 6 channels, 19 Enter, 19 Input Source, 6 OSD, 6 PIP, 19 power, 6 remote control, 19 Side panel, 6 volume, 6, 19 Channel, 29 blocking, 28 Closed caption, 29 Coaxial, 14 Component, 15 F Factory settings restore, 29 Connecting an Antenna, 14 Connecting Cable TV co
appearance of, 29 Audio, 25 closed caption, 29 Input Select, 24 language, 24 Main Menu, 23 messages, 36 Parental Control, 28 PBP, 26 Picture, 25 PIP, 26 POP, 26 remote control, 23 setup, 29 sleep timer, 29 using, 23 R V Remote control, 19, 23 batteries, 19 buttons, 19 Learning remote, 22 problems with, 36 using, 19 VGA, 17 S Self Test, 37 setup, 29 Sleep Timer, 29 Specifications, 39 SRS, 25 S-Video, 15 P Package contents, 9 Parental Control access code, 28 Picture-By-Picture, 26 Picture-In-Picture, 26
