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UP2516D/UP2716D
User's Guide
Model: UP2516D/UP2716D
Regulatory model: UP2516Dt/UP2716Dt

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  • Page 1 Dell UltraSharp UP2516D/UP2716D User’s Guide Model: UP2516D/UP2716D Regulatory model: UP2516Dt/UP2716Dt...
  • Page 2 Copyright © 2015 Dell Inc. All rights reserved. This product is protected by U.S. and international copyright and intellectual property laws. Dell™ and the Dell logo are trademarks of Dell Inc. in the United States and/or other jurisdictions. All other marks and names mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective companies.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents About Your Monitor ........5 Package Contents .
  • Page 4 FCC Notices (U.S. only) and Other Regulatory Information ..60 Contacting Dell ........60 Setting Up Your Monitor .

  • Page 5: About Your Monitor

    Package Contents Your monitor ships with the components shown below. Make sure that you have received all the components and contact Dell if something is missing. NOTE: Some items may be optional and may not ship with your monitor. Some features or media may not be available in certain countries.

  • Page 6: Product Features

    • Factory Calibration Report Product Features The Dell UltraSharp UP2516D/UP2716D monitor has an active matrix, thinfilm transistor (TFT), liquid crystal display (LCD), and LED backlight. The monitor features include: • UP2516D: 63.44 cm (25-inch) active area display (Measured diagonally) 2560 x 1440 resolution, plus full-screen support for lower resolutions.

  • Page 7: Identifying Parts And Controls

    • BFR/PVC Free monitor (excluding cables). • TCO Certified Displays. • Arsenic-Free glass and Mercury Free for Panel only. • 0.3 W standby power when in the sleep mode. • Energy Gauge shows the energy level being consumed by the monitor in real time. Identifying Parts and Controls Front view Front view...
  • Page 8 Refer to this label if you need to contact Tag label Dell for technical support. Dell soundbar mounting slots Attaches the optional Dell soundbar. NOTE: Please remove the plastic strip covering the mounting slots before affixing the Dell Soundbar. Dell soundbar is sold separately.
  • Page 9 Side View USB downstream port Port with lightning icon is for BC 1.2 Bottom View Label Description AC power connector To connect the monitor power cable. HDMI (MHL) 1 connector Connect your computer with HDMI cable or MHL devices with MHL cable (optional). HDMI (MHL) 2 connector DP connector (in) Connect your computer with DP cable.

  • Page 10: Monitor Specifications

    Audio line-out port Connect speakers to playback audio coming through HDMI or DP audio channels. Only supports 2-channel audio. NOTE: The audio line-out port does not support headphones. USB upstream 1 port Connect the USB cable that comes with your monitor to the computer.
  • Page 11 Response Time 14 ms (typical), 14 ms (typical), 6 ms (fast mode) 6 ms (fast mode) Color depth 1.07 Billion colors 1.07 Billion colors Color gamut 100% AdobeRGB 100% AdobeRGB 100% sRGB 100% sRGB 100% REC709 100% REC709 98% DCI-P3 98% DCI-P3 Resolution Specifications Horizontal scan range...
  • Page 12 MHL Source Display Modes Display Mode Frequency (Hz) 640 x 480p 720 x 480p 720 x 576p 720 (1440) x 480i 720 (1440) x 576i 1280 x 720p 1280 x 720p 1920 x 1080i 1920 x 1080i 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p MST Multi-Stream Transport (MST) Modes MST Source Monitor Maximum number of external monitor that can be supported...
  • Page 13 Physical Characteristics Model UP2516D UP2716D Connector type • DP connector (include DP in • DP connector (include DP in and DP out) and DP out) • mDP connector • mDP connector • HDMI (MHL) 1/HDMI (MHL) 2 • HDMI (MHL) 1/HDMI (MHL) 2 connector connector • Audio line-out • Audio line-out • USB 3.0 update stream port • USB 3.0 update stream port...
  • Page 14 Weight of stand 2.55 kg (5.62 lb) 2.55 kg (5.62 lb) assembly Front frame gloss 5.5 ± 1.5 GU 5.5 ± 1.5 GU Environmental Characteristics Model UP2516D/UP2716D Temperature: Operating 0°C to 35°C (32°F to 95°F) Non-operating –20°C to 60°C (–4°F to 140°F) Humidity: Operating 10% to 80% (non-condensing)
  • Page 15 The OSD operates only in the normal operation mode. If you press any button in the active-off mode, one of the following message is displayed: *Zero power consumption in OFF mode can only be achieved by disconnecting the AC mains cable from the monitor. **Maximum power consumption with maximum luminance.
  • Page 16 Pin Assignments DP connector (in) Pin number 20-pin side of the connected signal cable ML3(n) ML3(p) ML2(n) ML2(p) ML1(u) ML1(p) ML0(n) ML0(p) CONFIG1 CONFIG2 AUX CH (p) AUX CH (n) Hot Plug Detect Return DP_PWR About Your Monitor...
  • Page 17 DP connector (out) Pin number 20-pin side of the connected signal cable ML0(p) ML0(n) ML1(p) ML1(n) ML2(p) ML2(n) ML3(p) ML3(n) CONFIG1 CONFIG2 AUX CH(p) AUX CH(n) Hot Plug Detect Return DP_PWR About Your Monitor...
  • Page 18 mDP connector Pin number 20-pin side of the connected signal cable Hot Plug Detect ML3 (n) CONFIG1 ML3 (p) CONFIG2 ML2 (n) ML0 (p) ML2 (p) ML0 (p) ML1 (n) AUX (p) ML1 (p) AUX (n) DP_PWR About Your Monitor...
  • Page 19 HDMI connector Pin number 19-pin side of the connected signal cable TMDS DATA 2+ TMDS DATA 2 SHIELD TMDS DATA 2- TMDS DATA 1+ TMDS DATA 1 SHIELD TMDS DATA 1- TMDS DATA 0+ TMDS DATA 0 SHIELD TMDS DATA 0- TMDS CLOCK+ TMDS CLOCK SHIELD TMDS CLOCK-...
  • Page 20 MHL connector Pin number 19-pin side of the connected signal cable CD_SENSE TMDS_GND MHL+ MHL_Shield MHL- TMDS_GND CD_PULLUP VBUS_CBUS_GND VBUS CBUS 2Shell Shield About Your Monitor...
  • Page 21 Universal Serial Bus (USB) This section gives you information about the USB ports available on your monitor. NOTE: Up to 2 A on USB downstream port (port with lightning icon) with BC 1.2 compliance devices; up to 0.9 A on the other 3 USB downstream ports. Your computer has the following USB ports: • 2 upstream - bottom • 4 downstream - 2 at left side, 2 at bottom...

  • Page 22: Plug-And-Play

    During the LCD monitor manufacturing process, it is not uncommon for one or more pixels to become fixed in an unchanging state which are hard to see and do not affect the display quality or usability. For more information on LCD Monitor Pixel Policy, see Dell support site at: http://www.dell.com/support/monitors. About Your Monitor...

  • Page 23: Setting Up The Monitor

    Setting Up the Monitor Attaching the Stand NOTE: The stand riser and stand base are detached when the monitor is shipped from the factory. NOTE: The procedure below is applicable for the default stand. If you purchased any other stand, see the documentation shipped with the stand to set it up. CAUTION: Place monitor of a flat, clean, and soft surface to avoid scratching the display panel.
  • Page 24 • Hold the stand base with the triangle mark facing upward. • Align the stand base protruded blocks to the matching slot on the stand. • Insert the stand base blocks fully into the stand slot. Setting Up the Monitor...
  • Page 25 • Lift the screw handle and turn the screw clockwise. • After fully tighten the screw, fold the screw handle flat within the recess. Setting Up the Monitor...

  • Page 26: Using The Tilt, Swivel, And Vertical Extension

    NOTE: To use the Display Rotation function (Landscape versus Portrait view) with your Dell computer, you require an updated graphics driver that is not included with Setting Up the Monitor...

  • Page 27: Adjusting The Rotation Display Settings Of Your System

    After you have rotated your monitor, you need to complete the procedure below to adjust the Rotation Display Settings of your System. NOTE: If you are using the monitor with a non-Dell computer, you need to go the graphics driver website or your computer manufacturer website for information on rotating the ’contents’...
  • Page 28 Connecting the DP (or mDP) cable NOTE: Default is DP port. Select input source on monitor to switch to mDP. Connecting the HDMI cable(Optional) Connecting the monitor for DP Multi-Stream Transport (MST) function NOTE: Supports the DP MST feature. To make use of this feature, your PC Graphics Card must be certified to DP1.2 with MST option.
  • Page 29 Connecting the USB cable After you have completed connecting the DP-mDP cables, follow the procedure below to connect the USB 3.0 cable to the computer and complete your monitor setup: a. Connect one computer: Connect the upstream USB 3.0 port (cable supplied) to an appropriate USB 3.0 port on your computer.
  • Page 30 Using the Mobile-High Definition Link (MHL) NOTE: This monitor is MHL ready. NOTE: To use the MHL function, use only MHL certified cable and source devices that support MHL output. NOTE: Some MHL source devices may take more than a few seconds or longer to output an image, depending on MHL source devices.

  • Page 31: Organizing Your Cables

    Organizing Your Cables After attaching all necessary cables to your monitor and computer, (see Connecting Your Monitor for cable attachment) organize all cables as shown above. 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 surface.

  • Page 32: Wall Mounting (Optional)

    Wall Mounting (Optional) NOTE: Use M4 x 10 mm screws to connect the monitor to the wall-mounting kit. Refer to the instructions that come with the VESA-compatible wall mounting kit. 1 Place the monitor on a soft cloth or cushion on a stable, flat table. Remove the stand.

  • Page 33: Operating The Monitor

    Operating the Monitor Turning on the Monitor Press the button to turn on the monitor. Using the Front Panel Controls Use the control buttons on the front of the monitor to adjust the characteristics of the image being displayed. As you use these buttons to adjust the controls, an OSD shows the numeric values of the characteristics as they change.
  • Page 34 The following table describes the front panel buttons: Front-Panel Button Description Use this button to choose from a list of preset color modes. Shortcut key: Preset Modes Use this button to directly access the “Brightness/ Contrast” menu. Shortcut key: Brightness/Contrast Use this button to choose from a list of Input Source. Shortcut key: Input Source Use this menu button to launch the on-screen...
  • Page 35 Front-Panel Button Use the buttons on the front of the monitor to adjust the image settings. Front Panel Button Description Use the Up (increase) and Down (decrease) keys to adjust items in the OSD menu. Down Use the OK button to confirm your selection. Use the Back button to go back to the previous menu.

  • Page 36: Using The On-Screen Display (Osd) Menu

    Using the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu Accessing the Menu System NOTE: Any changes you make using the OSD menu are automatically saved if you move to another OSD menu, exit the OSD menu, or wait for the OSD menu to disappear. 1 Press the button to launch the OSD menu and display the main menu.
  • Page 37 Icon Menu and Description Submenus Brightness/ Use this menu to activate Brightness/Contrast adjustment. Contrast Brightness Brightness adjusts the luminance of the backlight (minimum 0; maximum 100). Press the button to increase brightness. Press the button to decrease brightness. NOTE: Manual adjustment of Brightness is disabled when Dynamic Contrast is switched on.
  • Page 38 Icon Menu and Description Submenus Select DP input when you are using the DP (DisplayPort) connector. to select the DP input source. Select mDP input when you are using the mDP (mini DisplayPort) connector. to select the mDP input source. HDMI/MHL 1 Select the HDMI/MHL 1 input when you are using the HDMI connector.
  • Page 39 Icon Menu and Description Submenus Preset Mode When you select Preset Modes, you can choose Standard, Multimedia, Movie, Game, Paper, Color Temp., Color Space, or Custom Color from the list. • Standard: Default color settings. This is the default preset mode. • Multimedia: Ideal for multimedia applications.
  • Page 40 Ultrasharp Color Calibration Software or other Dell approved software. Dell Ultrasharp Color Calibration Software works with the X-rite colorimeter i1Display Pro. The i1Display Pro can be purchased from the Dell Electronics, Software and Accessories website. NOTE: Accuracy of sRGB, Adobe RGB, Rec 709, DCI-P3, CAL1 and CAL2 are optimized for RGB input color format.
  • Page 41 Icon Menu and Description Submenus • Custom Color: Allows you to manually adjust the color settings. Press the buttons to adjust the Red, Green, and Blue values and create your own preset color mode. buttons to select the Gain, Offset, Hue, Use the Saturation.
  • Page 42 Icon Menu and Description Submenus Input Color Allows you to set the video input mode to: Format RGB: Select this option if your monitor is connected to a computer (or DVD player) using the HDMI, mDP-DP cable or MHL devices using the MHL cable. YPbPr: Select this option if your DVD player supports only YPbPr output.
  • Page 43 Icon Menu and Description Submenus Dynamic Allows you to increase the level of contrast to provide sharper Contrast and more detailed image quality. button to select the Dynamic Contrast “On” Push the or “Off”. NOTE: Dynamic Contrast provides higher contrast if you select Game or Movie preset mode.
  • Page 44 Icon Menu and Description Submenus PIP/PBP This function brings up a window displaying image from another input source. Thus you can watch two images from different sources at the same time. Sub - Window Main Window HDMI/ HDMI/ MHL1 MHL2 √...
  • Page 45 Icon Menu and Description Submenus PIP/PBP Mode Adjusts the PBP (Picture by Picture) model to PIP Small, PIP Large, PBP Aspect Ratio, or PBP Fill. You can disable this feature by selecting Off. PBP Aspect Ratio PBP Full PIP/PBP (Sub) Select between the different video signals that may be connected to your monitor for the PIP/PBP sub-window.
  • Page 46 Icon Menu and Description Submenus USB Selection Select the USB upstream signals from the list: DP, mDP, HDMI, and MHL, thus the monitor’s USB downstream port (eg. keyboard and mouse) can be used by the current input signals when connecting a computer to either one of the upstream ports.
  • Page 47 Icon Menu and Description Submenus Audio source Allows you to set the audio source from the main window or the sub-window. Reset Audio Select this option to restore default audio settings. Energy Power Allows you to set the state of the power light to save energy. Button LED Allows you to enable or disable USB function during monitor standby mode.
  • Page 48 Icon Menu and Description Submenus 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. Language Set the OSD display to one of eight languages. (English, Spanish, French, German, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian, Simplified Chinese, or Japanese).
  • Page 49 Icon Menu and Description Submenus Personalize Select from Preset Modes, Brightness/Contrast, Input Source, Aspect Ratio, Rotation, PIP/PBP Modes, USB Select Switch, or Video Swap and set as shortcut key. Reset Restores shortcut keys to factory defaults. Personalization Other Select this option to adjust the OSD settings, such as the DDC/CI, LCD conditioning, and so on.
  • Page 50 Icon Menu and Description Submenus DDC/CI DDC/CI (Display Data Channel/Command Interface) allows you to adjust the monitor settings using software on your computer. Select Disable to turn off this feature. Enable this feature for best user experience and optimum performance of your monitor. Helps reduce minor cases of image retention.
  • Page 51 OSD Warning Messages When the Dynamic Contrast feature is enabled (in these preset modes: Game or Movie), manual brightness adjustment is disabled. When the monitor does not support a particular resolution mode, you can see the following message: This means that the monitor cannot synchronize with the signal that it is receiving from the computer.
  • Page 52 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 either DP, mDP, HDMI/MHL 1 or HDMI/MHL 2 input is selected and the corresponding cable is not connected, a floating dialog box as shown below appears.
  • Page 53 Troubleshooting for more information. Operating the Monitor...

  • Page 54: 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: Turn off both your computer and the monitor.
  • Page 55 This box also appears during normal system operation, if the video cable becomes disconnected or damaged. Turn off your monitor and reconnect the video cable; then turn on both your computer and the monitor. If your monitor screen remains blank after you use the previous procedure, check your video controller and computer, because your monitor is functioning properly.

  • Page 56: 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 57: Common Problems

    Input Source menu. Missing Pixels LCD screen has • Cycle power on-off. spots • Pixel that is permanently off is a natural defect that canoccur 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. bright spots • Pixel that is permanently off is a natural defect that canoccur in LCD technology.

  • Page 58: Product Specific Problems

    Common What You Possible Solutions Symptoms Experience Missing Color Picture missing • Perform monitor self-test. color • Ensure that the video cable connecting the monitor to the computer is connected properly and is secure. • Check for bent or broken pins in the video cable connector.

  • Page 59: Mobile High-Definition Link (Mhl) Specific Problems

    Specific What You Possible Solutions Symptoms Experience No image Black screen • Verify which DP standard (DP 1.1a or DP 1.2) is when using DP your Graphics Card certified to. Download and connection to install the latest graphics card driver. the PC • Some DP 1.1a graphics card cannot support DP 1.2 monitors.

  • Page 60: Appendix

    Contacting Dell 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. Dell provides several online and telephone-based support and service options. Availability varies by country and product, and some services may not be available in your area.

  • Page 61: Setting Up Your Monitor

    2 After installing the drivers for your graphics adapter, attempt to set the resolution to 2560 x 1440 again. NOTE: If you are unable to set the resolution to 2560 x 1440, please contact Dell to inquire about a graphics adapter that supports these resolutions.

  • Page 62: Maintenance Guidelines

    Maintenance Guidelines Cleaning Your Monitor WARNING: Before cleaning the monitor, unplug the monitor power cable from the electrical outlet. CAUTION: Read and follow the Safety Instructions before cleaning the monitor. For best practices, follow these instructions in the list below while unpacking, cleaning, or handling your monitor: • To clean your anti-static screen, lightly dampen a soft, clean cloth with water.

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