Dell P2416D User Guide
Dell P2416D Monitor
User’s Guide
Model: P2416D
Regulatory model: P2416Db
Notes, Cautions, and Warnings
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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2015 - 11 Rev. A02
Contents
1 About Your Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Product Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Identifying Parts and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Monitor Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Plug and Play Capability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Universal Serial Bus (USB) Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
LCD Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Maintenance Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
2 Setting Up the Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Attaching the Stand. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Connecting Your Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Organizing Your Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Attaching the Cable Cover. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Removing the Monitor Stand. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Removing the Cable Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Wall Mounting (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
3 Operating the Monitor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Power On the Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Using the Front Panel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Using the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu . . . . . . . . . . 31
Setting the Maximum Resolution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Using the Tilt, Swivel, and Vertical Extension . . . . . . . 45
Rotating the Monitor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Adjusting the Rotation Display Settings of Your
System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
4 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Self-Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Built-in Diagnostics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Common Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Product Specific Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
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Universal Serial Bus (USB) Specific Problems . . . . . . . 54
5 Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
FCC Notices (U.S. Only) and Other Regulatory
Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Contact Dell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Setting Up Your Monitor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
4 | Contents
About Your Monitor
Package Contents
Your monitor ships with the components shown below. Ensure that you have received all
the components and
NOTE: Some items may be optional and may not ship with your monitor. Some
features or media may not be available in certain countries.
NOTE: To set up with any other stand, please refer to the respective stand setup
guide for setup instructions.
Contact Dell
if something is missing.
Monitor
Stand
Cable Cover
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Power Cable (Varies by
Countries)
DP Cable
USB 2.0 Upstream Cable
(Enables the USB Ports on
the Monitor)
• Drivers and
Documentation Media
• Quick Setup Guide
• Safety and Regulatory
Information
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Product Features
The Dell P2416D flat panel display has an active matrix, Thin-Film Transistor (TFT), Liquid
Crystal Display (LCD) and LED backlight. The monitor features include:
• 60.33 cm (23.75-inch) viewable area display (measured diagonally).
2560 x 1440 resolution, via HDMI/DisplayPort, plus full-screen support for lower
resolutions.
• Wide viewing angle to allow viewing from a sitting or standing position, or while
moving from side-to-side.
• Color gamut of 99% sRGB.
• High Dynamic Contrast Ratio (2,000,000:1).
• Tilt, swivel, height, and rotate adjustment capabilities.
• Removable stand and Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA™) 100 mm
mounting holes for flexible mounting solutions.
• Digital connectivity with DisplayPort and HDMI.
• Equipped with 1 USB upstream port and 4 USB downstream ports.
• 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 media includes an Information File (INF), Image Color
Matching File (ICM), and product documentation.
• Dell Display Manager Software included (comes in the CD shipped with the
monitor).
• Energy Star compliance.
• Security lock slot.
• Stand lock.
• Capability to switch from wide aspect to standard aspect ratio while maintaining
the image quality.
• EPEAT Gold Rating.
• BFR/PVC-free (Halogen-free) excluding external cables.
• TCO-Certified Displays.
• Meets NFPA 99 leakage current requirements.
• Arsenic-Free glass and Mercury-Free for the 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.
• Analog backlight dimming control for flicker free display.
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Identifying Parts and Controls
Front View
Label Description
1 Function buttons (For more information, see
Operating the Monitor
2 Power On/Off button (with LED indicator)
)
Front panel controls
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Back View
Back view with monitor stand
Label Description Use
1 VESA mounting holes
(100 mm x 100 mm behind attached VESA
Cover)
2 Regulatory label Lists the regulatory approvals.
3 Stand release button Releases stand from monitor.
4 Security lock slot Secures monitor with security lock (security lock
5 Barcode serial number
label
6 Dell Soundbar mounting
slots
7 Cable management slot Use to organize cables by placing them through
8 USB downstream port Connect your USB device. You can only use this
Wall mount monitor using VESA-compatible wall
mount kit (100 mm x 100 mm).
not included).
Refer to this label if you need to contact Dell for
technical support.
Attaches the optional Dell Soundbar.
NOTE: Please remove the plastic strip covering the
mounting slots before affixing the Dell Soundbar.
the slot.
connector after you have connected the USB cable
to the computer and USB upstream connector on
the monitor.
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Side View
Bottom View
Bottom view without monitor stand
Label Description Use
1 AC power cord
connector
2 DisplayPort in
connector
3 HDMI port connector Connect your computer with HDMI cable.
4 VGA connector Connect your computer with VGA cable.
5 USB upstream port Connect the USB cable that came with your monitor
Connect the power cable.
Connect your computer with DP cable.
to the monitor and the computer. Once this cable is
connected, you can use the USB connectors on the
monitor.
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6 USB downstream port Connect your USB device. You can only use this
connector after you have connected the USB cable to
the computer and USB upstream connector on the
monitor.
7 Stand lock feature To lock the stand to the monitor using a M3 x 6 mm
screw (screw not included).
Monitor Specifications
Flat Panel Specifications
Model P2416D
Screen type Active matrix - TFT LCD
Panel type In-Plane Switching type
Viewable image
Diagonal
Horizontal, Active Area
Vertical, Active Area
Area
Pixel pitch 0.205 mm x 0.205 mm
Viewing angle 178° (vertical) typical
Luminance output 300 cd/m² (typical)
Contrast ratio 1000 to 1 (typical)
Faceplate coating Anti-Glare with 3H hardness
Backlight LED edgelight system
Response time 8 ms (typical) for NORMAL mode
Color depth 16.78 million colors
Color gamut 99% sRGB
603.3 mm (23.75 inches)
526.85 +/- 1.15 mm (20.74 +/- 0.05 inches)
296.35 +/- 0.65 mm (11.67+/- 0.03 inches)
156131.9975 mm2 (242.03 inch2)
178° (horizontal) typical
2M to 1 (typical Dynamic Contrast On)
6 ms (typical) for FAST mode
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Resolution Specifications
Model P2416D
Horizontal scan range 29 kHz to 113 kHz (automatic)
Vertical scan range 49 Hz to 86 Hz (automatic)
Maximum preset resolution
2048 x 1152 at 60 Hz
(VGA)
Maximum preset resolution
2560 x 1440 at 60 Hz
(HDMI/DP)
Supported Video Modes
Model P2416D
Video display capabilities
480p, 480i, 576p, 720p, 1080p, 576i, 1080i
(HDMI & DP playback)
Preset Display Modes
VGA Display Modes
Display Mode Horizontal
Frequency (kHz)
VESA, 720 x 400 31.5 70.1 28.3 -/+
VESA, 640 x 480 31.5 60.0 25.2 -/-
VESA, 640 x 480 37.5 75.0 31.5 -/-
VESA, 800 x 600 46.9 75.0 49.5 +/+
VESA, 1024 x 768 48.4 60.0 65.0 -/-
VESA, 1024 x 768 60.0 75.0 78.8 +/+
VESA, 1152 x 864 67.5 75.0 108.0 +/+
VESA, 1280 x 800 49.7 59.8 83.5 -/+
VESA, 1280 x 1024 64.0 60.0 108.0 +/+
VESA, 1280 x 1024 80.0 75.0 135.0 +/+
VESA, 1600 x 1200 75.0 60.0 162.0 +/+
VESA, 1680 x 1050 65.3 60.0 146.3 -/+
VESA, 1920 x 1080 67.5 60.0 148.5 +/+
Vertical
Frequency
(Hz)
Pixel Clock
(MHz)
Sync Polarity
(Horizontal/
Vertical)
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VESA, 1920 x 1200 74.6 59.9 193.3 -/+
VESA, 2048 x 1152 71.0 59.9 156.8 +/-
HDMI/DP Display Modes
Display Mode Horizontal
Frequency (kHz)
VESA, 720 x 400 31.5 70.1 28.3 -/+
VESA, 640 x 480 31.5 60.0 25.2 -/-
VESA, 640 x 480 37.5 75.0 31.5 -/-
VESA, 800 x 600 46.9 75.0 49.5 +/+
VESA, 1024 x 768 48.4 60.0 65.0 -/-
VESA, 1024 x 768 60.0 75.0 78.8 +/+
VESA, 1152 x 864 67.5 75.0 108.0 +/+
VESA, 1280 x 800 49.7 59.8 83.5 -/+
VESA, 1280 x 1024 64.0 60.0 108.0 +/+
VESA, 1280 x 1024 80.0 75.0 135.0 +/+
VESA, 1600 x 1200 75.0 60.0 162.0 +/+
VESA, 1680 x 1050 65.3 60.0 146.3 -/+
VESA, 1920 x 1080 67.5 60.0 148.5 +/+
VESA, 1920 x 1200 74.6 59.9 193.3 -/+
VESA, 2048 x 1152 71.0 59.9 156.8 +/-
VESA, 2560 x 1440 88.8 60.0 241.5 +/-
Vertical
Frequency
(Hz)
Pixel Clock
(MHz)
Sync Polarity
(Horizontal/
Vertical)
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Electrical Specifications
Model P2416D
Video input signals • Analog RGB, 0.7 Volts +/- 5%, positive polarity at
75 ohm input impedance
• HDMI 1.4*, 600mV for each differential line, 100
ohm input impedance per differential pair
• DisplayPort 1.2**, 600mV for each differential line,
100 ohm input impedance per differential pair
Synchronization input signals Separate horizontal and vertical synchronizations,
polarity-free TTL level, SOG (Composite SYNC on
green)
AC input voltage/frequency/
current
Inrush current • 120 V: 30 A (Max.) at 0 °C (cold start)
* Support HDMI 1.4 specification, Excludes HDMI Ethernet Channel (HEC), Audio Return
Channel (ARC), standard for 3D format and resolutions, standard for 4K x 2K resolution.
** Support DP1.2 (CORE) specification, Excludes High Bit Rate 2 (HBR2), Fast AUX
transaction, Multi-stream transport (MST), 3D stereo transport, HBR Audio (or high data
rate audio).
100 VAC to 240 VAC / 50 Hz or 60 Hz + 3 Hz / 1.5 A
(typical)
• 220 V: 60 A (Max.) at 0 °C (cold start)
Physical Characteristics
Model P2416D
Connector type
Signal cable type • Digital: DisplayPort, 20 pins
Dimensions (with stand)
Height (extended) 499.0 mm (19.65 inches)
Height (compressed) 369.0 mm (14.53 inches)
Width 565.6 mm (22.27 inches)
Depth 205.0 mm (8.07 inches)
Dimensions (without stand)
Height 335.1 mm (13.19 inches)
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15-pin D-subminiature, blue connector; DP,
black connector; HDMI; USB 2.0
• Digital: HDMI, 19 pins (cable not included)
• Analog: D-Sub, 15 pins (cable not included)
• Universal Serial Bus: USB, 4 pins
Width 565.6 mm (22.27 inches)
Depth 47.0 mm (1.85 inches)
Stand dimensions
Height (extended) 399.7 mm (15.74 inches)
Height (compressed) 354.2 mm (13.94 inches)
Width 245.0 mm (9.65 inches)
Depth 205.0 mm (8.07 inches)
Weight
Weight with packaging 8.84 kg (19.45 lb)
Weight with stand assembly and
cables
Weight without stand assembly (For
wall mount or VESA mount
considerations - no cables)
Weight of stand assembly 2.00 kg (4.40 lb)
Front frame gloss Black Frame - 5%-8% gloss unit
5.96 kg (13.11 lb)
3.58 kg (7.88 lb)
Environmental Characteristics
Model P2416D
Temperat ur e
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)
Humidity
Operating 10% to 80% (non-condensing)
Non-operating • Storage: 5% to 90% (non-condensing)
• Shipping: 5% to 90% (non-condensing)
Altitude
Operating 5,000 m (16,404 ft) (maximum)
Non-operating 12,192 m (40,000 ft) (maximum)
Thermal dissipation • 187.67 BTU/hour (maximum)
• 119.43 BTU/hour (typical)
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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 the 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
Normal
operation
Active-off
mode
Switch off - - - Off Less than 0.3 W
Active Active Active White 55 W (maximum)**
Inactive Inactive Blanked White (Breathing) Less than 0.3 W
Energy Star Power Consumption
On Mode 23 W***
The OSD functions only in the normal operation mode. When any button is pressed in
the Active-off mode, the following message will be displayed:
Vertical
Sync
Video Power
Indicator
Power
Consumption
35 W (typical)
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.
*** Energy consumption (On Mode) is tested at 230 Volts / 50 Hz.
This document is informational only and reflects laboratory performance. Your product
may perform differently, depending on the software, components and peripherals you
ordered and shall have no obligation to update such information. Accordingly, the
customer should not rely upon this information in making decisions about electrical
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tolerances or otherwise. No warranty as to accuracy or completeness is expressed or
implied.
Pin Assignments
VGA Connector
Pin
Number
1 Video-Red
2 Video-Green
3 Video-Blue
4 GND
5 Self-test
6 GND-R
7 GND-G
8 GND-B
9 Computer 5 V/3.3 V
10 GND-sync
11 GND
12 DDC data
13 H-sync
14 V-sync
15 DDC clock
15-pin Side of the
Connected Signal Cable
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DisplayPort Connector
Pin
Number
1 ML0(p)
2 GND
3 ML0(n)
4 ML1(p)
5 GND
6 ML1(n)
7 ML2(p)
8 GND
9 ML2(n)
10 ML3(p)
11 GND
12 ML3(n)
13 GND
14 GND
15 AUX(p)
16 GND
17 AUX(n)
18 GND
19 Re-PWR
20 +3.3 V DP_PWR
20-pin Side of the
Connected Signal Cable
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