Dell™ 2709W Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide About Your Monitor Product Features Identifying Parts and Controls Monitor specifications Universal Serial Bus (USB) Interface Card Reader Specifications Plug and Play Capability Maintenance Guidelines Setting Up the Monitor Connecting the Monitor Organizing the Cables Attaching the Soundbar (optional) Solving Problems Troubleshooting Your Monitor Common Problems Video Problems Product Specific Problems Universal Serial Bus (USB) Specific Problems Troubleshootin
Back to Contents Page About Your Monitor Dell™ 2709W Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Product Features Identifying Parts and Controls Monitor Specifications Universal Serial Bus (USB) Interface Card Reader Specifications Plug and Play Capability Maintenance Guidelines Product Features The 2709W flat panel display has an active matrix, thin-film transistor (TFT), liquid crystal display (LCD). The monitor features include: ■ 27-inch (583.7*365.5 mm) viewable area display.
Input Source Select 4 OSD menu select 5 EXIT 6 Power button (with power light indicator) Back View Back view Back View with monitor stand Label Description/Use 1 VESA mounting holes (100mm) (Behind attached VESA Plate) To mount the monitor. 2 Connectors label To indicate the positions and types of connectors. 3 Service Tag label To contact Dell for express service. 4 Security lock slot To help secure your monitor.
Left side Right side Label Description 1 Card reader. See Card Reader Specifications for more information.
DVI connector-1 6 DVI connector-2 7 VGA connector 8 Composite video connector 9 Component video connectors 10 Audio out (rear) 11 Audio out (SUB/CTR) 12 Audio out (front) 13 USB upstream port 14 USB downstream ports Monitor Specifications The following sections give you information about the various power management modes and pin assignments for various connectors for your monitor.
8 GND-B 9 Computer 5V/3.3V 10 GND-sync 11 GND 12 DDC data 13 H-sync 14 V-sync 15 DDC clock DVI Connector Pin Number 24-pin Side of the Connected Signal Cable 1 TMDS RX2- 2 TMDS RX2+ 3 TMDS Ground 4 Floating 5 Floating 6 DDC Clock 7 DDC Data 8 Floating 9 TMDS RX1- 10 TMDS RX1+ 11 TMDS Ground 12 Floating 13 Floating 14 +5V/+3.
Luma composite chroma Component Video Connector Pin Number 3-pin Side of the Connected Signal Cable (Cable not included) 1 Y (Luminance signal) 2 Pb (Color differential signal) 3 Pr (Color differential signal) DisplayPort Connector Pin Number 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 HPD 19 Re-PWR 20 PWR
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 Floating 14 Floating 15 DDC CLOCK (SDA) 16 DDC DATA (SDA) 17 GROUND 18 +5V POWER 19 HOT PLUG DETECT Flat Panel Specifications Screen type Active matrix - TFT LCD Screen dimensions 27 inches (27-
Resolution Horizontal scan range 30 kHz to 81 kHz (automatic) Vertical scan range 56 Hz to 76 Hz Optimal preset resolution 1920 x 1200 at 60 Hz Highest preset resolution 1920 x 1200 at 60 Hz Video Supported Modes Video display capabilities (DVI playback) 480p/576p/720p/1080p (Supports HDCP) Video display capabilities (Composite playback) NTSC/PAL Video display capabilities (HDMI playback) 480i/480p/576i/576p/720p/1080i/1080p Video display capabilities (Component playback) 480i/480p/576i/576p/72
Connector type l l l l l l Signal cable type l l l l l l D-sub: blue connector DVI-D: white connector DisplayPort: black connector Composite Component HDMI D-sub: Detachable, Analog, 15pin, shipped attached to the monitor DVI-D: Detachable, Digital, 24pin, shipped detached from the monitor DisplayPort: Detachable, Digital, 20pin, shipped detached from the monitor Composite Component HDMI NOTE: The composite, component and HDMI cables are not included with the monitor.
10% to 80% (noncondensing) Operating Storage: 5% to 90% (noncondensing) Shipping: 5% to 90%(noncondensing) Nonoperating Altitude 3,657.6 m (12,000 ft) max Operating 12,192 m (40,000 ft) max Nonoperating Thermal dissipation 375 BTU/hour (maximum) 195 BTU/hour (typical) Universal Serial Bus (USB) Interface This monitor supports High-Speed Certified USB 2.0 interface. Transfer speed Data Rate Power Consumption High speed 480 Mbps 2.5W (Max., each port) Full speed 12 Mbps 2.5W (Max.
NOTE: The monitor's 2.0 USB interface functions only if the computer is USB 2.0 compatible. NOTE: The monitor's USB interface works only when the monitor is on or in power save mode. If you switch the monitor off and then switch it on, the attached peripherals may take a few seconds to resume normal functionality. Card Reader Specifications Overview l The Flash Memory Card Reader is a USB storage device that allows users to read and write information from and into the memory card.
SmartMedia™ Logical Format Specifications 1.30 xD xD Picture Card Specification 1.2 2GB Supported SD SD Memory Card Specifications 2.0 32GB Supported MMC MultiMedia Card System Specification 4.2 32GB Supported NOTE: MSPRO includes MSPRO Duo and MS Micro. NOTE: xD includes TypeM and TypeH. NOTE: SD includes HS-SD, MiniSD and SD Micro. SD v2.0 spec includes SDHC. NOTE: MMC includes MMCPlus, RS-MMC, MMC Mobile and MMC micro. General Connection type USB 2.
Back to Contents Page Appendix Dell™ 2709W 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 Safety Information. FCC Notice (U.S.
Back to Contents Page Setting Up Your Monitor Dell™ 2709W 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 1920x1200 again.
Back to Contents Page Setting Up Your Monitor Dell™ 2709W Flat Panel Monitor If you have non Dell™ desktop, portable computer, or graphic 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. Please 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™ 2709W Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Using the Front Panel Controls Using the On-Scree Display (OSD) Menu Setting the Optimal Resolution Using the Dell Soundbar (Optional) Using the Tilt, Swivel and Vertical Extension Using the Front Panel Use the buttons on the front of the monitor to adjust the image settings. 1-3 Shortcut keys Use this key for direct access to the control menu that you define in the personalize menu.
If either VGA or DVI-D input is selected and both VGA and DVI-D cables are not connected, a floating dialog box as shown below appears. or If either Composite, or Component input is selected and the cables are not connected or the video source is turned off, the screen does not have an image. If any button is pressed (except power button), the monitor displays the following message: or 4 Use this key to open the on-screen display (OSD). See Using the OSD Menu.
Or Main Menu for non Analog (non VGA) Input NOTE: Auto Adjust is only available when you are using 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 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 and button to select the desired parameter. 5.
6. Press Icon return to the main menu or to exit the OSD menu. Menu and Submenus Description Brightness/Contrast Allows you to adjust the brightness and contrast. Brightness Brightness adjusts the luminance of the backlight. Press the Contrast button to increase brightness and Press the button to decrease brightness (min 0 ~ max 100). Adjust Brightness first, and then adjust Contrast only if further adjustment is necessary.
Auto Select VGA DVI-D 1 & 2 DisplayPort HDMI Component Composite Back Color Settings Scan for Sources. Press to scan for available input signals. Select VGA input when you are using the analog (VGA) connector. Press to select the VGA input source. Select DVI-D input when you are using the Digital (DVI) connector. Press to select the DVI input source. Select DisplayPort input when you are using DisplayPort connector. Press Select HDMI input when you are using HDMI connector.
NOTE: Image modes are different between the VGA/DVI-D and Video inputs Input Color Format Allows you to set the color format to: PC RGB-Suitable for normal PC graphics display over DVI HD YPbPr-Suitable for HD video playback over DVI. Gamma Mode Select Allows you to set the color mode to PC or Mac. Allows you to set the display mode to Graphics or Video. If your computer is connected to your monitor, choose Graphics.
Custom (RGB) Custom (RGBCMY) Use the or button to increase or decrease each of the three colors (R, G, B) independently, in single-digit increments, from 0 to 100. Use the or button to increase or decrease each of the six colors (R, G, B, C, M, Y) independently, in single-digit increments, from 0 to 100. Video input Movie Game Mode suitable for movie playback. Mode suitable for game applications. Sports Mode suitable for sports scenes. Nature Mode suitable for nature scenes.
Wide Mode Adjusts the image ratio as 1:1, Aspect or full screen. NOTE: Wide Mode adjustment is not required at optimal preset resolution 1920 x 1200. Horizontal Position Vertical Position Sharpness Zoom Use the and buttons to adjust image left and right. Minimum is '0' (-). Maximum is '100' (+). Use the and buttons to adjust image up and down. Minimum is '0' (-). Maximum is '100' (+). This feature can make the image look sharper or softer. Use to adjust the sharpness from '0' to '100' .
PIP Settings This function brings up a window displaying image from another input source. PIP/PBP submenu when PIP/PBP OFF (main source is VGA/DVI-D input) PIP/PBP submenu when PIP/PBP ON (main source is VGA/DVI-D input) NOTE: When using DVI source, the contrast adjustment is not available. PIP Mode There are two modes: Picture in Picture (PIP) and Picture by Picture (PBP) Use When PIP/PBP activated PIP Source and to browse and to select "Off", "PIP" or "PBP".
Use Size to select. and to browse and to select. Select PIP window position. Use Brightness to browse and Select PIP window size. Use Position and and to browse and to select. Adjust the brightness level of the picture in PIP/PBP Mode. reduces the brightness increases the brightness Contrast Adjust the contrast level of the picture in PIP/PBP Mode. reduces the contrast increases the contrast Hue This function shifts the color of PIP/PBP image to green or purple.
Menu Lock Controls user access to adjustments. When selected, no user adjustments are allowed. All buttons are locked except the menu button. NOTE: When the OSD is locked, pressing the menu button for 15 seconds will unlock and allow user access to all applicable settings. pressing the menu button for 15 seconds will activate the Menu Lock function. Button Sound Power Save Audio Audio Configuration DDC/CI LCD Conditioning The monitor beeps everytime a new option is selected in the menu.
OSD Warning Messages When the monitor does not support a particular resolution mode you will see the following message : or or 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 1920 X 1200.
or Video Input or In PIP mode, when the monitor does not sense the selected second signal input, one of the following messages will appear depending upon the selected input as long as the OSD screen is closed. 1. VGA 2. DVI-D 1 3. DVI-D 2 4. HDMI or or 5. DisplayPort 6. Composite or 7. Component or or If either VGA, DVI-D, HDMI or DisplayPort input is selected and all VGA, DVI-D, HDMI and DisplayPort cables are not connected, a floating dialog box as shown below appears.
Using the Dell Soundbar (Optional) The Dell Soundbar is a stereo two channel system adaptable to mount on Dell flat panel displays. The Soundbar has a rotary volume and on/off control to adjust the overall system level, a blue LED for power indication, and two audio headset jacks. 1. Attach mechanism 2. Headphone connectors 3. Power indicator 4.
NOTE: Stand is attached when the monitor is shipped from the factory. Vertical Extension Stand extends vertically up to 90+5mm.
Back to Contents Page Setting Up Your Monitor Dell™ 2709W Flat Panel Monitor Important instructions to set the display resolution to 1920x1200 (Optimal) For optimal display performance while using the Microsoft® Windows® operating systems, set the display resolution to 1920 x 1200 pixels by performing the following steps: 1. Right-click on the desktop and click Properties. 2. Select the Settings tab. 3.
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Back to Contents Page Setting Up the Monitor Dell™ 2709W Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Connecting the Monitor Organizing Your Cables Attaching the Soundbar (optional) Connecting Your Monitor CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions. To connect your monitor to the computer perform the following steps/instructions: l l Turn off your computer and disconnect the power cable.
l l Turn on the monitor and the computer. If your monitor displays an image, installation is complete. If it does not display an image, see Solving Problems. Use the cable management slot on the monitor stand to organize the cables. Organizing Your Cables After attaching all necessary cables to your monitor and computer, (See Connecting Your Monitor for cable attachment,) use the cable management slot to neatly organize all cables as shown above. Attaching the Soundbar 1.
Back to Contents Page Solving Problems Dell™ 2709W Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Monitor Specific Troubleshooting Common Problems Video Problems Product Specific Problems Universal Serial Bus (USB) Specific Problems Troubleshooting the Dell™ Soundbar (Optional) Card Reader Troubleshooting CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the Safety Instructions.
No Video/ Power LED on No picture or no brightness l Ensure that the power button is depressed fully. l Increase brightness & contrast controls via OSD. Perform monitor self-test feature check. Check for bent or broken pins in the video cable connector.
COMMON SYMPTOMS WHAT YOU EXPERIENCE POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS No Video No signal indicator is displayed l Check Video Input Selection ¡ Composite: Yellow colored RCA jack ¡ Component: Red, Blue, Green colored RCA jacks Low Quality DVD playback Picture not crisp and some color distortion l Check DVD connection ¡ Composite gives good picture ¡ Component: Red, Blue, Green colored RCA jacks Blinking Video Video is blinking or discontinuous l Check DVD connection ¡ Composite gives good picture ¡ Component
No Sound Soundbar has power - power indicator is on. l l l l l l Distorted Sound Computer's sound card is used as the audio source. l l l l l l l l Distorted Sound Other audio source is used. l l l l l Unbalanced Sound Output Sound from only one side of Soundbar l l l l l l Low Volume Volume is too low. l l l l l Plug the audio line-in cable into the computer's audio out jack. Set all Windows volume controls to their maximum. Play some audio content on the computer (i.e. audio CD, or MP3).