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- Page 1 Dell SE1918HV Dell SE2018HV Dell SE2018HR Dell SE2218HV User’s Guide Monitor Model: SE1918HV / SE2018HV / SE2018HR / SE2218HV Regulatory Model: E1916HVf / E2016HVf / E2216HVf...
- Page 2 WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. Copyright © 2017 - 2019 Dell Inc. or its subsidiaries. All rights reserved. Dell, EMC, and other trademarks are trademarks of Dell Inc. or its subsidiaries. Other trademarks may be trademarks of their respective owners.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents About Your Monitor ......5 Package Contents ..... . . 5 Product Features . - Page 4 FCC Notices (U.S. Only) and Other Regulatory Information . 60 Contact Dell ......60 │...
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Page 5: About Your Monitor
Package Contents Your monitor ships with all the components shown below. If any component is missing, contact Dell technical support. For more information see Contact Dell . NOTE: Some items may be optional and may not ship with your monitor. -
Page 6: Product Features
Thin-Film Transistor, Liquid Crystal Display and LED backlight. The monitor’s features include: • SE1918HV : 47.01 cm (18.51 in.) diagonal viewable image size, 1366 x 768 resolution, plus full-screen support for lower resolutions. • SE2018HV / SE2018HR: 49.41 cm (19.5 in.) diagonal viewable image size, 1600 x 900 resolution, plus full-screen support for lower resolutions. -
Page 7: Identifying Parts And Controls
Identifying Parts and Controls Front View Function buttons (For more information, see Operating the Monitor) Power On/Off button (with LED indicator) Back View SE1918HV / SE2018HV / SE2018HR: Back View with Monitor Stand About Your Monitor │... - Page 8 Security lock slot Secures monitor with security lock (security lock not included). Barcode serial number label Refer to this label if you need to contact Dell for technical support. Cable management slot Use to organize cables by placing them through the slot.
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Page 9: Monitor Specifications
AC power connector To connect the monitor power cable. VGA connector To connect your computer to the monitor using a VGA cable. Dell soundbar mounting To attach the optional Dell Soundbar. slots Monitor Specifications Flat-Panel Specifications Model number SE1918HV SE2018HV /... -
Page 10: Resolution Specifications
Color Depth 16.7 mil colors Color Gamut 85 % (typical) ** Built-in devices N/A SE1918HV / SE2018HV / SE2018HR / SE2218HV color gamut (typical) is based on CIE1976 (85 %) and CIE1931 (72 %) test standards. Resolution Specifications Model number SE1918HV... -
Page 11: Preset Display Modes
Inrush current 120 V: 30 A (Max.) 240 V: 60 A (Max.) Preset Display Modes The following table lists the preset modes for which Dell guarantees image size and centering: SE1918HV: Horizontal Vertical Sync Polarity Pixel Clock Display Mode Frequency... -
Page 12: Physical Characteristics
108.0 VESA, 1920 x 67.5 60.0 148.5 1080 Physical Characteristics The following table lists the monitor’s physical characteristics: Model Number SE1918HV SE2018HV / SE2218HV SE2018HR Connector type 15-pin D-subminiature (Black connector) Signal cable type Analog: D-Sub, 15 pins Dimensions: (with stand) 359.0 mm... -
Page 13: Environmental Characteristics
(1.01 lb) (1.01 lb) (1.15 lb) Environmental Characteristics The following table lists the environmental conditions for your monitor: Model Number SE1918HV /SE2018HV / SE2218HV SE2018HR Temperature • Operating 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F) •... -
Page 14: Power Management Modes
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. SE1918HV: Horizontal Vertical... - Page 15 SE2018HV / SE2018HR: Horizontal Vertical Power Power VESA Modes Video Sync Sync Indicator Consumption Normal operation Active Active Active White 17 W (Maximum)** 14 W (Typical) Active-off mode Inactive Inactive Blanked Glowing Less than 0.3 W white Switch off Less than 0.3 W Power Consumption 11.98 W Total Energy Consumption(TEC)
- Page 16 The OSD will only function in the normal operation mode. When any button except power button is pressed in Active-off mode, the following messages will be displayed: Activate the computer and monitor to gain access to the OSD. │ About Your Monitor...
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Page 17: Pin Assignments
Pin Assignments VGA connector Pin Number Monitor Side of the 15-pin Side Signal Cable Video-Red Video-Green Video-Blue Self-test GND-R GND-G GND-B DDC +5 V GND-sync DDC data H-sync V-sync DDC clock About Your Monitor │... -
Page 18: Plug And Play Capability
In almost every case, these fixed pixels are hard to see and do not detract from display quality or usability. A display with 1 to 5 fixed pixels is considered normal and within competitive standards. For more information, see Dell Support site at: http://www.dell.com/support/monitors. -
Page 19: Setting Up The Monitor
Setting Up the Monitor Attaching the Stand NOTE: The stand base is detached when the monitor is shipped from the factory. 1. Assemble the stand riser to stand base. a. Place the monitor stand base on a stable table top. b. -
Page 20: Connecting Your Monitor
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 and disconnect the power cable. 2. Connect VGA cable to the corresponding video port on the back of your computer. Connecting VGA Cable NOTE: The graphics are used for the purpose of illustration only. -
Page 21: Removing The Monitor Stand
Removing the Monitor Stand NOTE : This is applicable for the stand that shipped with your monitor. If you have attached a non-Dell monitor stand, see the documentation that shipped with the stand for removal instructions. 1. Remove the VESA Cover. -
Page 22: Wall Mounting (Optional)
5. Mount the monitor on the wall by following the instructions that came with the base mounting kit. NOTE: For use only with UL-listed wall-mount bracket with minimum weight/load bearing capacity of 2.26 kg (SE1918HV)/2.26kg (SE2018HV / SE2018HR)/2.83 kg (SE2218HV). │... -
Page 23: Operating The Monitor
Operating the Monitor Power On the Monitor Press the button to turn on the monitor. Using the Front-Panel Controls Use the function buttons on the front of the monitor to adjust the image settings. Front-Panel Keys Description Use the Preset modes key to choose from a list of preset color modes. -
Page 24: Using The On-Screen Display (Osd) Menu
Front-Panel Keys Description Use the Up key to adjust (increase ranges) items in the OSD menu. Use the Down key to adjust (decrease ranges) items in the OSD menu. Down Use the OK key to confirm your selection. Use the Back key to go back to the previous menu. Back Using the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu Accessing the Menu System... - Page 25 Operating the Monitor │...
- Page 26 2. Press the buttons to toggle between options in the Menu. As you move from one icon to another, the option name is highlighted. 3. To select the highlighted item on the menu press the button again. 4. Press the buttons to select the desired parameter.
- Page 27 Icon Menu and Description Submenus Energy Use This meter shows the energy level being consumed by the monitor in real time. Brightness/ Use the Brightness and Contrast menu to adjust the Contrast Brightness/Contrast. Operating the Monitor │...
- Page 28 Brightness Allows you to adjust the brightness or luminance of the backlight. Press the key to increase brightness and press the key to decrease brightness (min 0 ~ max 100). Contrast Allows you to adjust the contrast or the degree of difference between darkness and lightness on the monitor screen.
- Page 29 Auto Adjust Use this key to activate automatic setup and adjust menu. Operating the Monitor │...
- Page 30 The following dialog appears on a black screen as the monitor self-adjusts to the current input: 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.
- Page 31 Color Use the Color menu to adjust the monitor's color settings. Operating the Monitor │...
- Page 32 Input Color Allows you to set the video input mode to RGB or YPbPr Format │ Operating the Monitor...
- Page 33 Preset Modes Allows you to choose from a list of preset color modes. Operating the Monitor │...
- Page 34 • Standard: Loads the monitor's default color settings. This is the default preset mode. • Multimedia: Loads color settings ideal for multimedia applications. • Paper: Loads brightness and sharpness settings ideal for viewing text. Blend the text background to simulate paper media without affecting color images.
- Page 35 Display Use the Display menu to adjust the monitor's display settings. Operating the Monitor │...
- Page 36 Adjusts the image ratio as Wide 16:9, 4:3, or 5:4. NOTE: Wide 16:9 adjustment is not required at maximum preset resolution 1366 x 768 (for SE1918HV ) or 1600 x 900 (for SE2018HV / SE2018HR) or 1920 x 1080 (for SE2218HV).
- Page 37 Energy Operating the Monitor │...
- Page 38 Allows you to set the power LED indicator on or off during Power Button active to save energy. Select this option to restore default Energy settings. Reset Energy Menu 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.
- Page 39 Allows you to set the OSD display to one of eight languages: Language English, Spanish, French, German, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian, Simplified Chinese, or Japanese. Allows you to adjust the OSD background from opaque to Transparency transparent. Timer Allows you to set the time for which the OSD remains active after you press a key on the monitor.
- Page 40 Controls user access to adjustments. When Lock is selected, Lock no user adjustments are allowed. All keys are locked except key. NOTE: When the OSD is locked, pressing the menu key takes you directly to the OSD settings menu, with 'OSD Lock' pre-selected on entry.
- Page 41 Shortcut Key 1 User can select from "Preset Modes", "Brightness/ Contrast", "Auto Adjust", "Aspect Ratio" and set as shortcut key. Operating the Monitor │...
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- Page 43 User can select from "Preset Modes", "Brightness/ Shortcut Key 2 Contrast", "Auto Adjust", "Aspect Ratio" and set as shortcut key. Operating the Monitor │...
- Page 44 Allows you to restore shortcut key to the default setting. Reset Personaliza-tion Others │ Operating the Monitor...
- Page 45 Operating the Monitor │...
- Page 46 DDC/CI (Display Data Channel/Command Interface) allows DDC/CI a software on your computer to adjust the monitor display settings like the brightness, color balance etc. Enable (Default): Optimizes the performance of your monitor and provides a better customer experience. Disable: Disables the DDC/CI option and the following message appears on the screen.
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Page 47: Osd Messages
See Monitor Specifications for the horizontal and vertical frequency ranges addressable by this monitor. Recommended mode is 1366 x 768 (for SE1918HV) or 1600 x 900 (for SE2018HV / SE2018HR) or 1920 x 1080 (for SE2218HV) Operating the Monitor │... - Page 48 You will see the following message before the DDC/CI function is disabled. When the monitor enters the Power Save mode, the following message appears: 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: If VGA cable is not connected, a floating dialog box as shown below appears.
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Page 49: Setting The Maximum Resolution
900 (for SE2018HV / SE2018HR) or 1920 x 1080 (for SE2218HV). 4. Click Apply. If you do not see 1366 x 768 (for SE1918HV) or 1600 x 900 (for SE2018HV / SE2018HR) or 1920 x 1080 (for SE2218HV) as an option, you may need to update your graphics driver. -
Page 50: If You Have A Dell Desktop Or A Dell Portable Computer With Internet Access
2. After installing the drivers for your graphics adapter, attempt to set the resolution to 1366 x 768 (for SE1918HV) or 1600 x 900 (for SE2018HV / SE2018HR) or 1920 x 1080 (for SE2218HV) again. -
Page 51: Using The Tilt
1366 x 768 (for SE1918HV) or 1600 x 900 (for SE2018HV / SE2018HR) or 1920 x 1080 (for SE2218HV) . Using the Tilt Tilt With the stand assembly, you can tilt the monitor for the most comfortable viewing angle. -
Page 52: Troubleshooting
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. -
Page 53: Built-In Diagnostics
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. NOTE: You can run the built-in diagnostics only when the video cable is unplugged and the monitor is in self-test mode. -
Page 54: Common Problems
Common Problems The following table contains general information about common monitor problems you might encounter and the possible solutions. Common Symptoms What You Possible Solutions Experience No Video/Power LED No picture • Ensure that the video cable connecting the monitor and the computer is properly connected and secure. - Page 55 LCD screen has • Cycle power on-off. • Pixel that is permanently off is a spots 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. Stuck-on Pixels LCD screen has • Cycle power on-off.
- Page 56 • Restart the computer in the safe mode. Safety-Related Issues Visible signs of • Do not perform any troubleshooting steps. smoke or sparks • Contact Dell immediately. Intermittent Problems Monitor • Ensure that the video cable connecting the monitor to the malfunctions on computer is connected properly and &...
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Page 57: Product-Specific Problems
Product-Specific Problems Specific Symptoms What You Possible Solutions Experience Screen image is too Image is centered • Check the Aspect Ratio setting in the Display OSD. small on screen, but • Reset the monitor to Factory does not fill entire Settings. viewing area Cannot adjust the OSD does not • Turn off the monitor, unplug the... -
Page 58: Dell Soundbar Problems
Dell Soundbar Problems Common Symptoms What You Possible Solutions Experience No sound for system No power to • Turn the Power/Volume knob on the Soundbar clockwise to the middle where the Soundbar Soundbar - the position; check if the power indicator... - Page 59 Distorted Sound Other audio source • Clear any obstructions between the Soundbar and the user. is used • Confirm that the audio line-in plug is completely inserted into the jack of the audio source. • Decrease the volume of the audio source. • Turn the Power/Volume knob on the Soundbar counter-clockwise to a lower volume setting.
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Page 60: Appendix
3. Click Contact Us on the top left side of the page. 4. Select the appropriate service or support link based on your need. 5. Choose the method of contacting Dell that is convenient for you. │ Appendix...