Dell S2418H User manual

Model: S2418H/S2418HX

Regulatory model: S2418Ht

Dell S2418H

Dell S2418HX

User’s Guide

NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of

your computer.

CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates potential damage to hardware or loss of data if

instructions are not followed.

WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal

injury, or death.

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All other marks and names mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective companies.

2017 – 01 Rev. A00

Contents

About Your Monitor ..................................... 5

Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Product Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Identifying Parts and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Monitor Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Plug-and-Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

LCD Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Setting Up the Monitor...................................17

Attaching the Stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Connecting Your Monitor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Setting Up Your Speaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Organizing Your Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Computer Playback Default Setting (HDMI Cable Connected) . . . . . . .21

Speaker Volume Controls Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Computer Volume Controls Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

The Speaker of monitor are ready to play music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Removing the Monitor Stand. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Operating the Monitor ..................................28

Turning on the Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Using the Front Panel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Using the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Contents | 3

4| Contents

Troubleshooting .......................................45

Self-Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Built-in Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Speaker Quick Troubleshooting Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Common Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Product Specific Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Appendix .............................................. 51

Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

FCC Notices (U.S. only) and Other Regulatory Information . . . . . . . . .51

Contacting Dell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

Setting Up Your Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Maintenance Guidelines. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

About Your Monitor | 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.

Monitor

Stand

Speaker

Power cable (varies by country)

Power adapter

6| About Your Monitor

VGA cable (S2418HX only)

HDMI cable

•Drivers and documentation media

•Quick Setup Guide

•Safety and Regulatory Information

Product Features

The Dell S2418H/S2418HX monitor has an active matrix, thinfilm transistor (TFT), liquid

crystal display (LCD), and LED backlight. The monitor features include:

• 60.47cm (23.8-inch) viewable area display (measured diagonally).

1920x1080 resolution with full-screen support for lower resolutions.

• Mega dynamic contrast ratio (8,000,000:1).

• Tilt capability.

• Removable stand.

• Plug and play capable if supported by your system.

• Color gamut of sRGB 99% (typical).

• Adapted “High Dynamic Range” appropriate for monitor usage.

• Supports AMD FreeSync™ technology.

• External Speaker.

• On-screen display (OSD) adjustments for easy setup and screen optimization.

• Software and documentation media includes an information file (INF), Image-color

matching file (ICM), and product documentation.

• Dell display manager software (available on the disc shipped with the monitor).

• Energy saver feature for energy star compliance.

• Security-lock slot.

• Capability of switching from wide aspect to standard aspect ratio while maintaining

image quality.

• BFR/PVC-Reduced (Its circuit boards are made from BFR/PVC-free laminates).

• Arsenic-free glass and mercury-free for the panel only.

• 0.5 W standby power when in the sleep mode.

• Energy gauge shows the energy level being consumed by the monitor in real time.

• Analog backlight dimming control for flicker free display.

About Your Monitor | 7

Identifying Parts and Controls

Front view

Label Description

1Function buttons (For more information, see Operating the Monitor)

2Power on/off button (with LED indicator)

Back View

Label Description Use

1Security-lock slot Secures monitor with security lock

(sold separately).

2Barcode, serial number, and

Service Tag label Refer to this label if you need to contact

Dell for technical support.

3Letter etching Lists the regulatory approvals.

4Cable-management slot Use to organize cables by placing them

through the slot.

8| About Your Monitor

Bottom View

Label Description Use

1DC power connector To connect the monitor power adapter.

2mini DIN port Connect speakers to playback audio coming

through HDMI audio channel or audio line-in

channels.

3HDMI port Connect your computer with HDMI cable.

4VGA port Connect your computer with VGA cable (optional).

5Audio-in port Connect to your computer audio output.

6Audio line-out port Connect to active speakers to playback audio

coming through HDMI audio channel or audio

line-in channels.

Only supports 2-channel audio.

NOTE: The audio line-out port does not support

headphones.

WARNING: Excessive sound pressure from

earphones or headphones can cause hearing

damage or loss.

About Your Monitor | 9

Monitor Specifications

Flat Panel Specifications

Screen type Active matrix - TFT LCD

Panel type In-Plane Switching (IPS)

Viewable image

Diagonal 60.47 cm (23.80 inches)

Active Area

Horizontal 527.04 mm (20.75 inches)

Vertical 296.46 mm (11.67 inches)

Area 156246.28 mm2(242.18 inches2)

Pixel pitch 0.2745 mm x 0.2745 mm

Viewing angle (CR>10)

Horizontal 178° (typical)

Vertical 178° (typical)

Luminance output 250 cd/m² (typical)

Contrast ratio 1000 to 1 (typical)

8,000,000 to 1 (dynamic contrast on)

Faceplate coating Anti-glare treatment of the front polarizer (3H)

Backlight LED

Response Time 8 ms (normal), 6 ms (fast)

Color depth 16.7M (6 Bits.+ High FRC)

Color gamut 99% of sRGB

Resolution Specifications

Horizontal scan range 30 kHz to 83 kHz (VGA)

30 kHz to 83 kHz (HDMI1.4)

30 kHz to 140 kHz (HDMI2.0)

Vertical scan range 56 Hz to 76 Hz (VGA)

56 Hz to 76 Hz (HDMI1.4)

29 Hz to 75 Hz (HDMI2.0)

Maximum preset resolution 1920 x 1080 at 60 Hz(VGA/HDMI1.4)

3840 x 2160 at 60 Hz (HDMI2.0)

Video display capabilities

(HDMI playback)

480p, 576p, 720p, 1080p,2160p (HDMI2.0)

10 | About Your Monitor

Preset Display Modes

Display Mode Horizontal

Frequency (kHz)

Vertical

Frequency

(Hz)

Pixel Clock

(MHz)

Sync Polarity

(Horizontal/

Vertical)

720 x 400 31.5 70.0 28.3 -/+

640 x 480 31.5 60.0 25.2 -/-

640 x 480 37.5 75.0 31.5 -/-

800 x 600 37.9 60.0 40.0 +/+

800 x 600 46.9 75.0 49.5 +/+

1024 x 768 48.4 60.0 65.0 -/-

1024 x 768 60.0 75.0 78.8 +/+

1152 x 864 67.5 75.0 108.0 +/+

1280 x 1024 64.0 60.0 108.0 +/+

1280 x 1024 80.0 75.0 135.0 +/+

1600 x 900 60.0 60.0 108.0 -/+

1920 x 1080 67.5 60.0 148.5 +/+

1920 x 1080 83.9 75.0 174.5 +/-

3840 x 2160 67.5 30.0 297.0 +/+

3840 x 2160 135.0 60.0 594.0 +/+

Electrical Specifications

Video input signals •Digital video signal for each dierential line

Per dierential line at 100 ohm impedance

•VGA/HDMI1.4/HDMI2.0 signal input support

AC/DC adapter:

Input voltage/

frequency/current

Delta: 100-240 VAC / 50 or 60 Hz ± 3 Hz / 1.6 A (maximum)

Chicony: 100-240 VAC / 50 or 60 Hz ± 3 Hz / 1.7 A

(maximum)

Output voltage/current Output: 19.5 VDC / 3.34 A

Inrush current At 115V/230V, maximum inrush current less than 150A (cold

start)

Brand Manufacturer Model Polarity

Dell Delta DA65NM111-00

Dell Chicony HA65NS5-00

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