Dell™ 1908FP-BLK Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide
About Your Monitor
Setting Up the Monitor
Operating the Monitor
Troubleshooting
Appendix
Notes, Notices, and Cautions
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Model 1908FPt, 1908FPf, 1908FPb
September 2008 Rev. A00
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About Your Monitor
Dell™ 1908FP-BLK Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide
Package Contents
Product Features
Identifying Parts and Controls
Monitor Specifications
Plug and Play Capability
Maintenance Guidelines
Package Contents
Your monitor ships with the components shown below. Ensure 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 with stand
Stand
USB upstream cable
Power Cable
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VGA Cable
DVI Cable
Drivers and Documentation media
Quick Setup Guide
Safety Information
Product Features
The Dell™ 1908FP-BLK flat panel display has an active matrix, thin-film transistor (TFT), liquid crystal display (LCD). The monitor features include:
■19-inch (481.9 mm) viewable area display (measured diagonally).
■1280 x 1024 resolution, plus full-screen support for lower resolutions.
■Tilt, swivel, vertical extension and rotate adjustment capabilities.
■Removable pedestal and VESA 100 mm mounting holes for flexible mounting solutions.
■Plug and play capability if supported by your system.
■On-Screen Display (OSD) adjustments for ease of set-up and screen optimization.
■Software and documentation CD includes an information file (INF), Image color Matching File (ICM), and product documentation.
■Energy Saver feature for Energy Star compliance.
■Security lock slot.
■Asset Management Capable.
Identifying Parts and Controls
Front View
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Front panel controls |
1Video input select
2OSD menu / select button
3Brightness & Contrast / Down (-) button
4Auto-Adjust / Up (+) button
5Power button (with power light indicator)
Back View
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Back View with monitor stand |
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VESA mounting holes (100mm) |
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Use to mount the monitor. |
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Barcode serial number label |
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Refer to this label if you need to contact Dell for technical support. |
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Security lock slot |
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Use a security lock with the slot to help secure your monitor. |
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Dell Soundbar mounting brackets |
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Attach the optional Dell Soundbar. |
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Regulatory rating label |
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Lists the regulatory approvals. |
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Stand removal button |
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Press to release the stand. |
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Cable management slot |
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Help organize cables by placing them through the slot. |
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Side View
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USB connectors (downstream)
Left view |
Right view |
Bottom View
Bottom view |
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Power connector |
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Insert the power cable. |
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Dell Soundbar power connector |
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Connect the power cord for the Soundbar (optional). |
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DVI connector |
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Connect your computer DVI cable. |
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VGA connector |
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Connect your computer VGA cable. |
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USB upstream connector |
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USB connector |
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Connect your USB devices. |
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Monitor Specifications
Flat Panel Specifications
Model
Screen type
Panel type
Screen dimensions
Preset display area:
Horizontal
Vertical
Pixel pitch
Viewing angle
Luminance output
Contrast ratio
Faceplate coating
Backlight
Response Time
1908FP-BLK
Active matrix - TFT LCD
TN
19 inches (19-inch viewable image size)
380 mm (14.96 inches)
300 mm (11.81 inches)
0.294 mm
160° (vertical) typ, 160° (horizontal) typ
300 cd/m ²(typ)
800 to 1 (typ)
Antiglare with hard-coating 3H
CCFL (4) edgelight system
5ms typical
Resolution Specifications
Horizontal scan range |
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30 kHz to 81 kHz (automatic) |
Vertical scan range |
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56 Hz to 76 Hz (automatic) |
Optimal preset resolution |
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1280 x 1024 at 60 Hz |
Highest preset resolution |
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1280 x 1024 at 75 Hz |
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Video Supported Modes
Video display capabilities (DVI playback) 480p/576p/720p (Supports HDCP)
Preset Display Modes
Display Mode |
Horizontal Frequency |
Vertical Frequency |
Pixel Clock |
Sync Polarity |
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VESA, 720 x 400 |
31.5 |
70.0 |
28.3 |
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VESA, 640 x 480 |
31.5 |
60.0 |
25.2 |
-/- |
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VESA, 640 x 480 |
37.5 |
75.0 |
31.5 |
-/- |
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VESA, 800 x 600 |
37.9 |
60.0 |
40.0 |
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VESA, 800 x 600 |
46.9 |
75.0 |
49.5 |
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VESA, 1024 x 768 |
48.4 |
60.0 |
65.0 |
-/- |
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VESA, 1024 x 768 |
60.0 |
75.0 |
78.8 |
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VESA, 1152 x 864 |
67.5 |
75.0 |
108.0 |
+/+ |
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VESA, 1280 x 1024 |
64.0 |
60.0 |
108.0 |
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VESA, 1280 x 1024 |
80.0 |
75.0 |
135.0 |
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Electrical Specifications
Analog RGB, 0.7 Volts +/-5%, positive polarity at 75 ohm input impedance
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Video input signals
Synchronization input signals
AC input voltage/frequency/current
Inrush current
Digital DVI-D TMDS, 600mV for each differential line, positive polarity at 50 ohm input impedance
Separate horizontal and vertical synchronizations, polarity-free TTL level, SOG (Composite SYNC on green)
100 to 240 VAC/50 or 60 Hz + 3 Hz/1.5A (Max.)
120V:42A (Max.) 240V:80A (Max.)
Physical Characteristics
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15-pin D-subminiature, blue connector; DVI-D, white connector |
Signal cable type |
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Digital: Detachable, DVI-D, Solid pins, shipped detached from the monitor |
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Analog: Detachable, D-Sub, 15pins, shipped attached to the monitor |
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Dimensions (with stand) |
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Height (Compressed) |
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14.26 inches (362.6 mm) |
Height (Extended) |
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19.39 inches (492.6 mm) |
Width |
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16.15 inches (410.1 mm) |
Depth |
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7.17 inches (182.0 mm) |
Dimensions (without stand) |
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Height |
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13.31 inches (338.1 mm) |
Width |
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16.15 inches (410.1 mm) |
Depth |
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2.59 inches (65.9 mm) |
Stand dimensions |
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Height (Compressed) |
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13.69 inches (347.7 mm) |
Height (Extended) |
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15.39 inches (391.0 mm) |
Width |
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13.29 inches (337.6 mm) |
Depth |
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7.17 inches (182.0 mm) |
Weight |
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Weight with packaging |
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16.65 lbs (7.1 kg) |
Weight with stand assembly and cables |
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12.12 lbs (5.5 kg) |
Weight without stand assembly |
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8.59 lbs (3.9 kg) |
considerations - no cables) |
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Environmental Characteristics
Temperature
Operating
Non-operating
Humidity
Operating
Non-operating
Altitude
Operating
Non-operating
Thermal dissipation
5° to 35°C (41° to 95°F)
Storage: -20° to 60°C (-4° to 140°F) Shipping: -20° to 60°C (-4° to 140°F)
10% to 80% (non-condensing)
Storage: 5% to 90% (non-condensing) Shipping: 5% to 90% (non-condensing)
3,657.6m (12,000 ft) max
12,192 m (40,000 ft) max
204.86 BTU/hour (maximum)
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102.43 BTU/hour (typical)
Power Management Modes
If you have VESA's DPM™ compliance display card or software installed in your PC, the monitor can automatically reduce its power consumption when not in use. This is referred to as Power Save Mode*. If the computer detects input from 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:
VESA Modes |
Horizontal Sync |
Vertical Sync |
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Power Indicator |
Power Consumption |
Normal operation |
Active |
Active |
Active |
Green |
30 W (typical)/60 W (maximum) |
Active-off mode |
Inactive |
Inactive |
Blanked |
Amber |
Less than 2 W |
Switch off |
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Off |
Less than 1 W |
The OSD will only function in the normal operation mode. When the menu or plus buttons are pressed in Active-off mode, one of the following messages will be displayed:
Analog Input In Power Save Mode. Press Computer Power Button or Any Key on Keyboard or Move Mouse
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Digital Input In Power Save Mode. Press Computer Power Button or Any Key on Keyboard or Move Mouse
Activate the computer and the monitor to gain access to the OSD.
NOTE: This monitor is ENERGY STAR®-compliant as well as TCO '99 power management compatible. * Zero power consumption in OFF mode can only be achieved by disconnecting the main cable from the monitor.
Pin Assignments
VGA Connector
Pin 15-pin Side of the Connected Signal
NumberCable
1Video-Red
2Video-Green
3Video-Blue
4GND
5Self-test
6GND-R
7GND-G
8GND-B
9Computer 5V/3.3V
10GND-sync
11GND
12DDC data
13H-sync
14V-sync
15DDC clock
DVI Connector
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24-pin Side of the Connected Signal |
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1TMDS RX2-
2TMDS RX2+
3TMDS Ground
4Floating
5Floating
6DDC Clock
7DDC Data
8Floating
9TMDS RX1-
10TMDS RX1+
11TMDS Ground
12Floating
13Floating
14+5V/+3.3V power
15Self test
16Hot Plug Detect
17TMDS RX0-
18TMDS RX0+
19TMDS Ground
20Floating
21Floating
22TMDS Ground
23TMDS Clock+
24TMDS Clock-
Universal Serial Bus (USB) Interface
This monitor supports High-Speed Certified USB 2.0 interface.
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High speed |
480 Mbps |
2.5W (Max., each port) |
Full speed |
12 Mbps |
2.5W (Max., each port) |
Low speed |
1.5 Mbps |
2.5W (Max., each port) |
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4 downstream - 2 on rear; 2 on left side
NOTE: USB 2.0 capability requires 2.0-capable computer.
NOTE: The USB interface of the monitor works ONLY when monitor is powered ON (or in Power Save Mode). Switching your monitor OFF and then ON would reenumerate its USB interface; attached peripherals may take a few seconds to resume normal functionality.
Plug and Play Capability
You can install the monitor in any Plug and Play-compatible system. The monitor automatically provides the computer system with its Extended Display Identification Data (EDID) using Display Data Channel (DDC) protocols so the system can configure itself and optimize the monitor settings. Most monitor installations are automatic; you can select different settings if desired. For more information about changing the monitor settings, see Operating the Monitor.
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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: support.dell.com
Maintenance Guidelines
Cleaning Your Monitor
CAUTION: Read and follow the safety instructions before cleaning the monitor.
CAUTION: 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:
To clean your antistatic screen, lightly dampen a soft, clean cloth with water. If possible, use a special screen-cleaning tissue or solution suitable for the antistatic coating. Do not use benzene, thinner, ammonia, abrasive cleaners, or compressed air.
Use a lightly-dampened, warm cloth to clean the monitor. Avoid using detergent of any kind as some detergents leave a milky film on the monitor.
If you notice white powder when you unpack your monitor, wipe it off with a cloth.
Handle your monitor with care as dark-colored monitors may scratch and show white scuff marks more than light-colored monitors.
To help maintain the best image quality on your monitor, use a dynamically changing screen saver and turn off your monitor when not in use.
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