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Dell U2414H
Model No.: U2414H
Regulatory model: U2414Hb

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  • Page 1 User’s Guide Dell U2414H Model No.: U2414H Regulatory model: U2414Hb...
  • Page 2 Reproduction of these materials in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Inc. is strictly forbidden. Trademarks used in this text: Dell and the DELL logo are trademarks of Dell Inc.; Microsoft and Windows are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft. Corporation in the United States and/or other countries, Intel is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation in the U.S.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents About Your Monitor ..... . Package Contents ......Product Features .
  • Page 4 ......Contacting Dell ......

  • Page 5: About Your Monitor

    Package Contents Your monitor ships with the components shown below. Ensure that you have received all the components and Contacting 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

    • Product and Safety Information Guide Product Features The Dell U2414H flat panel display has an active matrix, Thin-Film Transistor (TFT), Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) and LED backlight. The monitor features include: • U2414H: 60.47 cm (23.8-inch) viewable area display (measured diagonally).

  • Page 7: Identifying Parts And Controls

    • Capability to switch from wide aspect to standard aspect ratio while maintaining the image quality. • EPEAT Gold Rating. • U2414H monitor is BFR/PVC-free (Halogen-free) excluding external cables. • TCO-Certified Displays. • Meets NFPA 99 leakage current requirements. •...

  • Page 8: Back View

    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. USB downstream port Connects your USB device. You can only use this connector after you have...

  • Page 9: Side View

    Label Description AC power cord Connect the power cable. connector Dell Soundbar Attach the optional Dell Soundbar. (Concealed below mounting slots removable plastic sheets) DP in connector Connect your computer with DP cable. Mini DisplayPort in Connect your computer with Mini-DP to DP cable.

  • Page 10: Monitor Specifications

    To lock the stand to the monitor using a M3 x 6 mm screw (screw not included). * Headphone usage is not supported for the audio line out connector. Monitor Specifications Flat Panel Specifications Model U2414H Screen type Active matrix - TFT LCD Panel type In Plane Switching Viewable image Diagonal 604.70 mm (23.8 inches)

  • Page 11: Resolution Specifications

    Color depth 16.77 million colors Color gamut CIE1976 (85%), CIE 1931* (72%) * [U2414H] sRGB coverage is 96%. Resolution Specifications Model U2414H Horizontal scan range 30 kHz to 83 kHz (automatic) Vertical scan range 56 Hz to 76 Hz (automatic)

  • Page 12: Mhl Source Display Modes

    720 (1440) x 480i 720 (1440) x 576i Electrical Specifications Model U2414H Video input signals • HDMI 1.4 (MHL 2.0)*, 600mV for each differential line, 100 ohm input impedance per differential pair • DisplayPort 1.2**, 600mV for each differential line,...

  • Page 13: Physical Characteristics

    Physical Characteristics Model U2414H Connector type DP, black connector (include DP in and DP out); Mini DisplayPort; HDMI (MHL); USB 3.0 Signal cable type • Digital: detachable, HDMI, 19 pins • Digital: detachable, MHL, 19 pins • Digital: detachable, Mini-DP to DP, 20 pins •...

  • Page 14: Environmental Characteristics

    Environmental Characteristics Model U2414H Temperature Operating 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F) Non-operating • Storage: -20 °C to 60 °C (-4 °F to 140 °F) • Shipping: -20 °C to 60 °C (-4 °F to 140 °F)
  • Page 15 Activate the computer and the monitor to gain access to the OSD. ® NOTE: This monitor is ENERGY STAR -compliant. * Zero power consumption in OFF mode can only be achieved by disconnecting the main cable from the monitor. ** Maximum power consumption with max luminance, and USB active. About Your Monitor...

  • Page 16: Pin Assignments

    Pin Assignments DisplayPort Connector 20-pin Side of the Connected Number 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 About Your Monitor...
  • Page 17 Mini DisplayPort Connector 20-pin Side of the Connected Number Signal Cable Hot Plug Detect ML3(n) ML3(n) ML2(n) ML0(p) ML2(p) ML0(p) ML1(n) AUX(p) ML1(p) AUX(n) +3.3 V DP_PWR About Your Monitor...
  • Page 18 HDMI Connector 19-pin Side of the Connected Number 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 19: Plug And Play Capability

    MHL Connector 19-pin Side of the Connected Number Signal Cable TMDS DATA 2+ TMDS DATA 2 SHIELD TMDS DATA 2- TMDS DATA 1+ TMDS DATA 1- MHL+ TMDS DATA 0 SHIELD MHL- TMDS CLOCK+ TMDS CLOCK- Reserved (N.C. on device) DDC CLOCK (SCL) DDC DATA (SDA) VBUS (+5V, 900mA maximum)

  • Page 20: Universal Serial Bus (Usb) Interface

    Universal Serial Bus (USB) Interface This section gives you information about the USB ports that are available on the monitor. NOTE: This monitor is Super-Speed USB 3.0 compatible. Transfer Speed Data Rate Power Consumption* Super-speed 5 Gbps 4.5 W (Max, each port) High speed 480 Mbps 4.5 W (Max, each port)

  • Page 21: Lcd Monitor Quality And Pixel Policy

    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 Dell Support site at: http://www.dell.com/support/monitors.

  • Page 22: Maintenance Guidelines

    Maintenance Guidelines Cleaning Your Monitor CAUTION: Read and follow the Safety Instructions before cleaning the monitor. WARNING: Before cleaning the monitor, unplug the monitor power cable from the electrical outlet. For best practices, follow the instructions in the list below while unpacking, cleaning, or handling your monitor: •...

  • Page 23: Setting Up The Monitor

    Setting Up the Monitor Attaching the Stand NOTE: The stand is detached when the monitor is shipped from the factory. NOTE: This is applicable for a monitor with a stand. When any other stand is bought, please refer to the respective stand setup guide for the set up instructions. To attach the monitor stand: Remove the cover and place the monitor on it.

  • Page 24: Connecting The Hdmi/Mhl Cable

    Connecting the HDMI cable Connecting the MHL cable Connecting the black DisplayPort (Mini-DP to DP) cable Setting Up the Monitor...

  • Page 25: Connecting Monitor For Multi-Stream Function

    Connecting the monitor for DP Multi-Stream Transport (MST) function NOTE: U2414H supports the DP MST feature. To make use of this feature, your PC Graphics Card must be certified to DP1.2 with MST option. The default out of factory setting in the U2414H is DP1.1a.
  • Page 26 Go to DisplayPort 1.2 selection. Select Enable or Disable accordingly Follow the screen message to confirm selection of DP1.2 or DP1.1a. Setting Up the Monitor...
  • Page 27 B) Monitor fails to show any content (blank screen) Use the button to highlight DisplayPort or Mini DisplayPort. Press and hold the button for approximately 8 seconds. The DisplayPort configuration message will appear: Use the button to enable DP1.2 or button to exit without making any changes.

  • Page 28: Connecting The Usb 3.0 Cable

    Connecting the USB 3.0 cable After you have completed connecting the Mini-DP to DP/DP/HDMI cable, follow the procedures below to connect the USB 3.0 cable to the computer and complete your monitor setup: Connect the upstream USB 3.0 port (cable supplied) to an appropriate USB 3.0 port on your computer.

  • Page 29: Organizing Your Cables

    Plug the power cable on your monitor into a AC outlet. Connect the (micro) USB port on you MHL source device to HDMI (MHL) 1 or HDMI (MHL) 2 port on the monitor with a MHL certified cable (See Bottom View details.) Turn On the monitor and the MHL source device.

  • Page 30: Attaching The Cable Cover

    Attaching the Cable Cover NOTE: The cable cover is detached when the monitor is shipped from the factory. Fit the two tabs on the bottom part of the cable cover to the groove on the back of the monitor. Press the cable cover till it snaps into place. Removing the Monitor Stand NOTE: To prevent scratches on the LCD screen while removing the stand, ensure that the monitor is placed on a soft, clean surface.

  • Page 31: Removing The Cable Cover

    Removing the Cable Cover Press the tab on the cable cover. Remove the two tabs on the bottom part of the cable cover from the groove on the back of the monitor. Wall Mounting (Optional) (Screw dimension: M4 x 10 mm). Refer to the instructions that come with the VESA-compatible wall mounting kit.
  • Page 32 Mount the monitor on the wall by following the instructions that comes with the wall mounting kit. NOTE: For use only with UL-listed wall mount bracket with minimum weight/load bearing capacity of 5.88 kg. Setting Up the Monitor...

  • Page 33: 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 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: Front Panel Button

    Use this button to directly access the Brightness/Contrast menu. Shortcut key/ Brightness/Contrast Use the MENU button to launch the On-Screen Display (OSD) and select the OSD Menu. See Accessing the Menu System. Menu Use this button to go back to the main menu or exit the OSD main menu.

  • Page 35: Using The On-Screen Display (Osd) Menu

    Using the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu Accessing the Menu System NOTE: If you change the settings and then either proceed to another menu or exit the OSD menu, the monitor automatically saves those changes. The changes are also saved if you change the settings and then wait for the OSD menu to disappear. Press the button to launch the OSD menu and display the main menu.
  • Page 36 Main Menu for digital (DP) input Press the buttons to move between the setting options. As you move from one icon to another, the option name is highlighted. See the following table for a complete list of all the options available for the monitor. Press the button once to activate the highlighted option.
  • 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. Press the button to increase the brightness and press the button to decrease the brightness (min. 0 / max. 100). NOTE: Manual adjustment of Brightness is disabled when Dynamic Contrast is switched On.
  • Page 38 Input Source Use the Input Source menu to select between the different video signals that may be connected to your monitor. Auto Select Press to select Auto Select, the monitor scans for available input sources. DisplayPort Select the DisplayPort input when you are using the DisplayPort (DP) connector.
  • Page 39 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 cable (or DisplayPort cable); or MHL devices using MHL cable. YPbPr: Select this option if your monitor is connected to a DVD player by YPbPr using HDMI cable (or DisplayPort cable);...
  • Page 40 Preset Modes When you select Preset Modes, you can choose Standard, Multimedia, Movie, Game, Paper, Color Temp., sRGB or Custom Color from the list. • Standard: Loads the monitor's default color settings. This is the default preset mode. • Multimedia: Loads color settings ideal for multimedia applications.
  • Page 41 Ensure your Graphics Card can support these features before selecting DP 1.2. Wrong setting may result in blank screen. Some Graphics Cards do not support MCCS (Monitor Control Command Set) at DP 1.2. In these cases, DDM (Dell Display Manager) may not run. Reset Display Select this option to restore default display settings.
  • Page 42 Energy Settings Allows you to enable or disable USB function during monitor standby mode. NOTE: USB ON/OFF under standby mode is only available when the USB upstream cable is unplugged. This option will be greyed out when the USB upstream cable plugs in. Power Button Allows you to set the power LED indicator On or Off to save energy.

  • Page 43: Menu Settings

    Menu Settings 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 Language options set the OSD display to one of the eight languages (English, Spanish, French, German, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian, Simplified Chinese or Japanese).
  • Page 44 Other Settings Button Sound The monitor beeps everytime a new option is selected in the menu. This feature enables or disables the sound. DDC/CI DDC/CI (Display Data Channel/Command Interface) allows your monitor parameters (brightness, color balance, and etc.) to be adjustable via the software on your computer.
  • Page 45 Helps reduce minor cases of image retention. Depending on the degree of image retention, the program may take some time to run. Conditioning You can enable this feature by selecting Enable. Reset all settings under the Other Settings menu to the factory Reset Other preset values.
  • Page 46 OSD Warning Messages When the Dynamic Contrast feature is enabled (in these preset modes: Game or Movie), the manual brightness adjustment is disabled. When the monitor does not support a particular resolution mode, you will see the following message: This means that the monitor cannot synchronize with the signal that it is receiving from the computer.
  • Page 47 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, one of the following messages will appear depending on the selected input: HDMI (MHL)/Mini DisplayPort/DP input If either HDMI (MHL), Mini DisplayPort, or DP input is selected and the corresponding...
  • Page 48 Troubleshooting for more information. Operating the Monitor...

  • Page 49: Setting The Maximum Resolution

    Depending on your computer, complete one of the following procedures: If you have a Dell desktop or portable computer: • Go to http://www.dell.com/support, enter your service tag, and download the latest driver for your graphics card. If you are using a non-Dell computer (portable or desktop): •...

  • Page 50: Vertical Extension

    Vertical Extension NOTE: The stand extends vertically up to 130 mm. The figure below illustrates how to extend the stand vertically. Rotating the Monitor Before you rotate the monitor, your monitor should be fully vertically extended (Vertical Extension) and fully tilted up to avoid hitting the bottom edge of the monitor. Operating the Monitor...
  • Page 51 Rotate clockwise Rotate counterclockwise Operating the Monitor...
  • Page 52 (optional). 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 this monitor. To download the graphics driver, go to www.dell.com/support and see the Download section for Video Drivers for latest driver updates.
  • Page 53 Landscape (Top-bottom) Supported by wall mounting solution (optional) Portrait Operating the Monitor...

  • Page 54: 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' on your display.

  • Page 55: 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 56: Built-In Diagnostics

    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 57: Common Problems

    To run the built-in diagnostics: Ensure that the screen is clean (no dust particles on the surface of the screen). Unplug the video cable(s) from the back of the computer or monitor. The monitor then goes into the self-test mode. Press and hold Button 1 and Button 4 on the front panel simultaneously for 2 seconds.
  • Page 58 • Cycle power On-Off. spots • 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:http://www.dell.com/ support/monitors. Stuck-on Pixels LCD screen has •...

  • Page 59: Product Specific Problems

    Image retention Faint shadow • Use the Power Management feature to turn off the monitor from a static from the static at all times when not in use (for more information, see image left on image displayed Power Management Modes). the monitor for appears on the •...

  • Page 60: Universal Serial Bus (Usb) Specific Problems

    Universal Serial Bus (USB) Specific Problems Specific What You Possible Solutions Symptoms Experience USB interface is USB peripherals • Check that your monitor is turned On. not working are not working • Reconnect the upstream cable to your computer. • Reconnect the USB peripherals (downstream connector). •...

  • Page 61: Appendix

    For customers in the United States, call 800-WWW-DELL (800-999-3355). 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.

  • Page 62: Setting Up Your Monitor

    After installing the drivers for your graphics adapter, attempt to set the resolution to 1920 x 1080 again. NOTE: If you are unable to set the resolution to 1920 x 1080, please contact Dell™ to inquire about a graphics adapter that supports these resolutions.
  • Page 63 After installing the drivers for your graphics adapter, attempt to set the resolution to 1920 x 1080 again. NOTE: If you are unable to set the recommended resolution, please contact the manufacturer of your computer or consider purchasing a graphics adapter that will support the video resolution.

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