Package Contents Your monitor ships with all the components shown below. Ensure that you have received all the components and Contacting Dell if anything 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.
• Safety, Environmental and Regulatory Information Product Features The Dell P5524Q flat panel monitor has an active matrix, Thin-Film Transistor (TFT), Liquid Crystal Display (LCD), and LED backlight. The monitor’s features include: • P5524Q: 1386.84 mm (54.6 in.) viewable area display (measured diagonally), 3840 x 2160 resolution, plus full-screen support for lower resolutions.
Side view Label Description Audio line-out port Connect to external audio peripherals. Only supports 2-channel audio. NOTE: The audio line-out port does not support headphones. Audio line-in port Analog audio (two channel) input. VGA connector Connect your computer with VGA cable. DP connector Connect your computer with DP cable.
USB 3.0 Connect your USB device. downstream port You can only use this connector after you have connected the USB cable to the computer and USB upstream connector on the monitor. USB 3.0 upstream Connect the USB cable that comes with your port monitor to the computer.
Monitor specifications Model P5524Q Screen type Active matrix - TFT LCD Panel type Vertical alignment Aspect ratio 16:9 Viewable image Diagonal 1386.8 mm (54.6 in.) Horizontal, Active area 1209.6 mm (47.6 in.) Vertical, Active area 680.4 mm (26.8 in.) Area 823011.8 mm...
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• 1 x RS232 • 1 x RJ-45 Border width (edge of monitor to active area) Top/Left/Right 15.7 mm (0.61 in.) Bottom 25.55 mm (1.01 in.) Dell Display Manager compatibility Security Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Cable management About your monitor...
Resolution specifications Model P5524Q Horizontal scan range 30 kHz to 160 kHz (automatic) Vertical scan range 23 Hz to 80 Hz (automatic) Maximum preset resolution 3840 x 2160 at 60 Hz Support video mode Model P5524Q Video display capability 480p, 576p, 720p, 1080p, 1080i, 2160p (HDMI&DP playback)
Electrical specifications Model P5524Q Video input signals • Analog RGB, 0.7 Volts +/- 5%, positive polarity at 75 ohm input impedance • HDMI, 600 mV for each differential line, 100 ohm input impedance per differential pair • DisplayPort, 600 mV for each differential line,...
“Factory Reset” function in the OSD menu. Changing the factory default settings or enabling other features may increase power consumption that could exceed the ENERGY STAR specified limit. Physical characteristics Model P5524Q Signal cable type • Digital: DisplayPort, 20 pins • Digital: HDMI, 19 pins • Analog: D-Sub, 15 pins •...
Environmental characteristics Model P5524Q Compliant standards • ENERGY STAR certified monitor • RoHS-compliant • TCO Certified • BFR/PVC free 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 •...
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 Dell Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy, see www.dell.com/pixelguidelines.
NOTE: Do not attempt to wall mount the monitor by yourself. It should be installed by qualified installers. Recommended Wall Mount for this monitor is can be found in the Dell support website at www.dell.com/support. NOTE: For use only with UL or CSA or GS-listed wall mount bracket with minimum weight/load bearing capacity of 79.76 kg (175.84 lb).
Remote control 4. Left Press to move the selection left in OSD menu. 5. Down Press to move the selection down in OSD menu. 6. Menu Press to turn on the OSD menu. 7. Brightness - Press to decrease the Brightness. 8.
Inserting the batteries in the remote control The remote control is powered by two 1.5 V AAA batteries. To install or replace batteries: 1. Press and then slide the cover to open it. 2. Align the batteries according to the (+) and (–) indications inside the battery compartment.
Operating range of the remote control Point the top of the remote control toward the LCD monitor’s remote sensor during button operation. Use the remote control within a distance of about 8 m from remote control sensor or at a horizontal and vertical angle of within 15° within a distance of about 5.6 m. NOTE: The remote control may not function properly when the remote control sensor on the monitor is under direct sunlight or strong illumination, or when there is an obstacle in the path of signal...
Using the control buttons Use the keys on the back of the monitor to adjust the image settings. Down Menu Exit Power The following table describes the control buttons: Control buttons Description Use the Up key to adjust (increase ranges) items in the OSD menu.
OSD controls Control buttons 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 Exit key to exit on-screen display (OSD) from menu and sub-menus.
OSD menu, exit the OSD menu, or wait for the OSD menu to disappear. 1. Press the button to display the OSD main menu. Main menu Dell 55 Monitor Brightness/Contrast Auto Adjust Input Source Color...
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Icon Menu and Description submenus Brightness/ Use this menu to activate brightness/contrast adjustment. Contrast Dell 55 Monitor Brightness/Contrast Auto Adjust Input Source Color Display Audio Menu Personalize Others Brightness Brightness adjusts the luminance of the backlight. Press the key to increase brightness and press the key to decrease brightness (min 0 ~ max 100).
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Icon Menu and Description submenus Auto Adjust Use this key to activate automatic setup and adjust menu. Dell 55 Monitor Brightness/Contrast Press to adjust the screen automatically. Auto Adjust Input Source Color Display Audio Menu Personalize Others The following dialog appears on a black screen as the monitor self-adjusts to the current input: Auto Adjustment in Progress...
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Icon Menu and Description submenus Input Source Use the Input Source menu to select between different video signals that may be connected to your monitor. Dell 55 Monitor Brightness/Contrast Auto Adjust Input Source HDMI 1 Color HDMI 2 Display Auto Select...
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Icon Menu and Description submenus Color Use the Color menu to adjust the monitor's color settings. Dell 55 Monitor Brightness/Contrast Preset Modes Standard Auto Adjust Input Color Format Input Source Reset Color Color Display Audio Menu Personalize Others Preset Modes When you select preset modes, you can choose Standard, ComfortView, Color temp or Custom Color from the list.
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Icon Menu and Description submenus Preset Modes • To reduce the risk of eye strain and neck/arm/back/ shoulder pain from using the monitor for long periods of time, we suggest you to: 1. Set the distance of the screen between 40 to 197 in. (100 - 500 cm) from your eyes.
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Icon Menu and Description submenus Display Use the display to adjust image. Dell 55 Monitor Brightness/Contrast Aspect Ratio 16:9 Auto Adjust Horizontal Position Input Source Vertical Position Color Sharpness Display Pixel Clock Audio Phase Menu Reset Display Personalize Others Aspect Ratio Adjusts the image ratio as 16:9, 4:3, or 5:4.
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Icon Menu and Description submenus Audio Dell 55 Monitor Brightness/Contrast Volume Auto Adjust Audio Source HDMI 1 (or HDMI X or DP) Input Source Speaker Color Reset Audio Display Audio Menu Personalize Others Volume Use the buttons to adjust the volume. Minimum is ‘0’ (-).
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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. Dell 55 Monitor Brightness/Contrast Language English Auto Adjust Transparency...
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Icon Menu and Description submenus Users can choose a feature from Power Button LED, USB Personalize Charging, Fast Wakeup or Reset Personalization. Dell 55 Monitor Brightness / Contrast Power Button LED On in On Mode Auto Adjust USB Charging Off in Standby Mode...
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Reset Others Personalize Factory Reset ENERGY STAR ® Others Display Info Press to display the information about the display. Dell 55 Monitor Model: Dell P5524Q Brightness/Contrast Display Info Input Source: VGA Auto Adjust DDC/CI Current: 1920x1080, 60Hz Input Source HDMI CEC DP Capability: DP 1.2...
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To start LCD conditioning, select on. Firmware Displays the version of the firmware about the monitor. IP Address Selects this option to access the Dell Monitor Web Management tool. (For more information, see Dell ethernet/web management for...
OSD warning messages When the monitor does not support a particular resolution mode you will see the following message: Dell 55 Monitor The current input timing is not supported by the monitor display. Please change your input timing to 3840x2160, 60Hz or any other monitor listed timing as per the monitor specifications.
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If you press any button other than the power button, the following messages will appear depending on the selected input: Dell P2418HZ Dell 55 Monitor No HDMI signal from your device. Press any key on the keyboard or move the mouse to wake it up.
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Dell 55 Monitor No HDMI 2 Cable The display will go into Standby Mode in 4 minutes. www.dell.com/P5524Q P5524Q If DP cable is not connected, a floating dialog box as shown below appears. The monitor will enter Standby Mode after 4 minutes if left at this state.
NOTE: If you select Yes, the message will not appear next time when you intend to change the Brightness setting. About your monitor for more information. Dell ethernet/web management for monitors Before accessing the Dell Display Web Management feature, ensure the Ethernet is working normally. Down Menu Exit Power Ethernet Enable:Hold the Up key (button 1) for 4 seconds to enable Ethernet...
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This monitor comes with networking capability which lets you remotely access and change settings such as Input Source Selection, Brightness and Volume. To access the Dell Display Web Management tool you need to set the IP Addresses for your computer and the monitor.
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To access and use the web management tool, follow these steps: 1 Open a web browser and type the monitor’s IP Address (10.0.50.100) in the address bar. 2 The log-in page opens. Enter the Administrator Password to continue. 3 The Home page opens. P5524Q P5524Q 0.01 Operating the monitor...
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4 Click Network Settings tab to see the network settings. P5524Q 5 Click Monitor Control to see the display’s status. 6 Click Firmware Update to update firmware. You can download the latest drivers from the Dell Support website at www.dell.com/support 0.01 Operating the monitor...
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7 Upgrade firmware page and wait for 60 seconds. ES558_dell_p5524q_0.01_20230302 8 Finished, click on button to proceed after 8 seconds. 9 Click Security to set a password Operating the monitor...
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10 Click Crestron to control interface. Operating the monitor...
To enter OSD lock menu: Hold the Exit key (button 4) for 4 seconds to display OSD lock menu (when OSD unlocked), A OSD lock menu appears and is shown on center of display screen for 4 seconds. Dell 55 Monitor Select Option: P5524Q...
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There are three levels of lock. Menu Description OSD menu lock When “OSD menu lock” is selected, no user adjustments are allowed. All buttons are locked except Power key. Power-off button When “Power-off button lock” is selected, user is lock now not able to turn off the display via Power key.
If the monitor is working correctly, it detects that there is no signal and one of the following message appears. While in self-test mode, the power LED remains white. Dell 55 Monitor No HDMI 1 Cable The display will go into Standby Mode in 4 minutes.
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Dell P2418HZ Dell 55 Monitor No VGA Cable The display will go into Standby Mode in 4 minutes. www.dell.com/P5524Q P5524Q Dell 55 Monitor No DP Cable The display will go into Standby Mode in 4 minutes. www.dell.com/P5524Q P5524Q NOTE: This box also appears during normal system operation, if the video cable is disconnected or damaged.
2. Unplug the video cable (s) from the back of the computer or monitor. The monitor then goes into the self-test mode. 3. Press and hold the Exit key (button 4) for 4 seconds to enter the OSD lock/ unlock menu. Dell 55 Monitor Select Option: P5524Q 4. Select the icon to enable the built-in diagnostics.
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6. Press the Up key (button 1) on the back cover again. The color of the screen changes to grey. 7. Inspect the display for any abnormalties. 8. Repeat step 6 and 7 to inspect the display in red, green, blue, black, white and text pattern screens.
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Missing pixels ∞ Cycle power on-off. ∞ 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 Dell support site at: www.dell.com/support/monitors. Troubleshooting...
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∞ Cycle power on-off. ∞ 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 Dell Support site at: www.dell.com/support/monitors. Brightness problems ∞ Reset the monitor to Factory Settings (Factory Reset).
Common symptoms Possible solutions Image retention from a ∞ Set the screen to turn off after a few minutes of screen idle static image left on the time. These can be adjusted in Windows Power Options or monitor for a long period Mac Energy Saver setting.
Regulatory Information (SERI). FCC notices (U.S. Only) and other regulatory information For FCC notices and other regulatory information, see the regulatory compliance website located at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Please follow these safety instructions for best performance, and long life for your monitor: 1.
3. Click Contact Us on the 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. EU product database for energy label and product information...
1. For Windows 8.1, select the Desktop tile to switch to classic desktop. 2. Right-click the desktop and click Screen Resolution. 3. If you have more than one monitor connected, ensure that you select P5524Q. 4. Click the Screen Resolution drop-down list and select 3840 x 2160.
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• Use a clean cloth that is slightly dampened with water to clean the stand assembly, the screen, and the chassis of your Dell monitor. If available, use a screen-cleaning tissue or solution suitable for cleaning Dell monitors.
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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 Contacting Dell...
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DP connector 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) AUX (p) AUX (n) Re-PWR +3.3 V DP_PWR Contacting Dell...
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4.5 W (Max, each port) High speed 480 Mbps 4.5 W (Max, each port) Full speed 12 Mbps 4.5 W (Max, each port) *Up to 2 A on USB downstream port (port with icon) with BC1.2 compliance devices or normal USB devices. Contacting Dell...
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Pin number Signal name Pin number Signal name VBUS VBUS StdB_SSTX- StdB_SSTX- StdB_SSTX+ StdB_SSTX+ GND_DRAIN GND_DRAIN StdB_SSRX- StdB_SSRX- StdB_SSRX+ StdB_SSRX+ Shell Shield Shell Shield RS232 connector RS232 monitor pin assignment (Facing monitor) Male RS232 serial communication cable pin assignment (Facing cable) Contacting Dell...
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Pin assignments RS232 Pin description RS232 GROUND Not Used Not Used RS232 protocol communication settings Connection settings Value Baud Rate 9600 bps Data Bits 8 bits Parity None Stop Bits 1 bit Flow control None Contacting Dell...
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RJ-45 connector Pin assignments Pin number 12-pin side of the connector LED2_Y+ LED2_Y- LED1_G+ LED1_G- Contacting Dell...