Dell U2415 User Manual
Dell U2415
User’s Guide
Model: U2415
Regulatory model: U2415b
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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2014 - 08 Rev. A00
Contents
1 About Your Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Product Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Identifying Parts and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Monitor Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Plug and Play Capability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Universal Serial Bus (USB) Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
LCD Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Maintenance Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
2 Setting Up the Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Attaching the Stand. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Connecting Your Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Organizing Your Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Attaching the Cable Cover. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Removing the Monitor Stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Removing the Cable Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Wall Mounting (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
3 Operating the Monitor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Power On the Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Using the Front Panel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Using the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu . . . . . . . . . . 37
Setting the Maximum Resolution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Using the Tilt, Swivel, and Vertical Extension. . . . . . . . . 51
Adjusting the Rotation Display Settings of Your
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
4 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Self-Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Built-in Diagnostics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Common Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Product Specific Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Universal Serial Bus (USB) Specific Problems . . . . . . . . 62
Contents | 3
Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL) Specific
Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
5 Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
FCC Notices (U.S. Only) and Other Regulatory
Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Contact Dell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
Setting Up Your Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
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 (Mini-DP to DP)
USB 3.0 Upstream Cable
(Enables the USB Ports on
the Monitor)
• Drivers and
Documentation Media
• Quick Setup Guide
• Factory Calibration
Report
• Safety and Regulatory
Information
6 | About Your Monitor
Product Features
The Dell U2415 flat panel display has an active matrix, Thin-Film Transistor (TFT), Liquid
Crystal Display (LCD) and LED backlight. The monitor features include:
• 61.13 cm (24.1-inch) viewable area display (measured diagonally).
1920 x 1200 resolution, 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.
• Tilt, swivel, vertical extension and rotate adjustment capabilities.
• Ultra-thin bezel minimizes the bezel gap in multi-monitor usage, enabling easier
set up with an elegant viewing experience.
• Removable stand and Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA™) 100 mm
mounting holes for flexible mounting solutions.
• Extensive all digital connectivity with DisplayPort, mini DisplayPort, HDMI (MHL),
USB 3.0 helps future proof your monitor.
• Plug and play capability if supported by your system.
• Color gamut of 99% sRGB with an average Delta E < 3.
• 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 Saver feature for 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.
• U2415 monitor is 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.
• High Dynamic Contrast Ratio (2,000,000:1).
• 0.5 W standby power when in the sleep mode.
• Energy Gauge shows the energy level being consumed by the monitor in real time.
• Analogue backlight dimming control for flicker free display.
About Your Monitor | 7
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
8 | About Your Monitor
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 USB downstream port* Connects your USB device. You can only use this
7 Cable management slot Use to organize cables by placing them through
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.
connector after you have connected the USB cable
to the computer and USB upstream connector on
the monitor.
the slot.
*It is recommended to use this port for your wireless USB device whenever possible.
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Side View
Bottom View
Bottom view without monitor stand
Label Description Use
1 AC power cord
connector
2 Dell Soundbar
mounting slots
3 HDMI (MHL) port
connector
4 DisplayPort in
connector
5 Mini DisplayPort in
connector
Connect the power cable.
Attach the optional Dell Soundbar. (Concealed below
removable plastic sheets)
Connect your MHL devices with MHL cable.
Connect your computer with DP cable.
Connect your computer with Mini-DP to DP cable.
10 | About Your Monitor
6 DisplayPort out (MST)
connector
7 Audio-Line out Connect your speakers*.
8 USB upstream port Connect the USB cable that came with your monitor
9
USB downstream port Connect your USB device. You can only use this
(a, b)
10 Stand lock feature To lock the stand to the monitor using a M3 x 6 mm
* Headphone usage is not supported for the audio line out connector.
**It is recommended to use either the port (9b) or the USB downstream port on the rear
side for your wireless USB device whenever possible.
DisplayPort output for MST (Multi-Stream Transport)
capable monitor. DP 1.1 monitor can only be
connected as the last monitor in the MST chain. To
enable MST, refer to instruction on section
Connecting the monitor for DP Multi-Stream Transport
"
(MST) function
to the computer. Once this cable is connected, you
can use the USB connectors on the monitor.
connector after you have connected the USB cable to
the computer and USB upstream connector on the
monitor.**
screw (screw not included).
".
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Monitor Specifications
Flat Panel Specifications
Model U2415
Screen type Active matrix - TFT LCD
Panel type In Plane Switching
Viewable image
Diagonal
Horizontal, Active Area
Vertical, Active Area
Area
Pixel pitch 0.27 mm x 0.27 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 NORMAL mode: 8 ms grey to grey (typical)
Color depth 16.78 million colors
Color gamut CIE1976 (91%), CIE 1931 (76%), and sRGB coverage 99%
611.30 mm (24.1 inches)
518.40 mm (20.41 inches)
324.00 mm (12.75 inches)
167961.60 mm2 (260.35 inch2)
178° (horizontal) typical
50 cd/m² (minimum)
2M to 1 (typical Dynamic Contrast On)
FAST mode: 6 ms grey to grey (typical)
On/Off: 19 ms black to white (typical)
Resolution Specifications
Model U2415
Horizontal scan range 30 kHz to 83 kHz (automatic)
Vertical scan range 56 Hz to 76 Hz (automatic)
Maximum preset resolution 1920 x 1200 at 60 Hz
12 | About Your Monitor
Supported Video Modes
Model U2415
Video display capabilities
480p, 480i, 576p, 720p, 1080p, 576i, 1080i
(HDMI & DP playback)
Preset 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 37.9 60.3 40.0 +/+
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 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, 1920 x 1080 67.5 60.0 148.5 +/+
VESA, 1920 x 1200 74.0 60.0 154.0 +/-
Vertical
Frequency
(Hz)
Pixel Clock
(MHz)
Sync Polarity
(Horizontal/
Vertical)
MHL Source Display Modes
Display Mode Frequency (Hz)
640 x 480p 60
720 x 480p 60
720 x 576p 50
1280 x 720p 60
1280 x 720p 50
1920 x 1080i 60
1920 x 1080i 50
1920 x 1080p 30
1920 x 1080p 60
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1920 x 1080p 50
720 (1440) x 480i 60
720 (1440) x 576i 50
MST Multi-Stream Transport (MST) Modes
MST Source
Monitor
1920 x 1200 at 60Hz 3 3
1920 x 1080 at 60Hz 3 3
Maximum number of external monitor can be supported
1920 x 1200 at 60Hz 1920 x 1080 at 60Hz
Electrical Specifications
Model U2415
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,
100 ohm input impedance per differential pair
AC input voltage/frequency/
current
Inrush current • 120 V: 42 A (Max.) at 0 °C (cold start)
* Not Support HDMI 1.4 optional specification, include HDMI Ethernet Channel (HEC),
Audio Return Channel (ARC), standard for 3D format and resolutions, standard for 2K and
4K digital cinema resolution.
** Support DP1.2 (CORE) specification, include HBR2, MST and DP audio.
100 VAC to 240 VAC / 50 Hz or 60 Hz + 3 Hz / 1.5 A
(typical)
• 240 V: 80 A (Max.) at 0 °C (cold start)
14 | About Your Monitor
Physical Characteristics
Model U2415
Connector type
Signal cable type • Digital: detachable, HDMI, 19 pins
Dimensions (with stand)
Height (extended) 517.9 mm (20.39 inches)
Height (compressed) 402.9 mm (15.86 inches)
Width 532.2 mm (20.95 inches)
Depth 205.0 mm (8.07 inches)
Dimensions (without stand)
Height 350.6 mm (13.80 inches)
Width 532.2 mm (20.95 inches)
Depth 45.7 mm (1.80 inches)
Stand dimensions
Height (extended) 417.3 mm (16.43 inches)
Height (compressed) 371.6 mm (14.63 inches)
Width 245.0 mm (9.65 inches)
Depth 205.0 mm (8.07 inches)
Weight
Weight with packaging 9.00 kg (19.80 lb)
Weight with stand assembly and cables 6.69 kg (14.72 lb)
Weight without stand assembly (For wall
mount or VESA mount considerations no cables)
Weight of stand assembly 2.10 kg (4.62 lb)
Front frame gloss Black Frame - 8%-13% gloss unit
DP, black connector (include DP in and DP
out); Mini DisplayPort; HDMI (MHL); USB 3.0
• Digital: detachable, MHL, 19 pins
• Digital: detachable, Mini-DP to DP, 20
pins
• Universal Serial Bus: detachable, USB, 9
pins
4.25 kg (9.35 lb)
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Environmental Characteristics
Model U2415
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 • 255.91 BTU/hour (maximum)
• 78.63 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 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 0.5 W
Active Active Active White 75 W (maximum)**
Inactive Inactive Blanked White (glowing) Less than 0.5 W
Vertical
Sync
Video Power
Indicator
Power
Consumption
23 W (typical)
* 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.
16 | About Your Monitor
The OSD functions only in the normal operation mode. When any button is pressed in
the Active-off mode, one of the following messages will be displayed:
HDMI (MHL)/Mini DisplayPort/DP input
HDMI (MHL) input
Activate the computer and the monitor to gain access to the OSD.
NOTE: This monitor is ENERGY STAR®-compliant.
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Pin Assignments
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
18 | About Your Monitor
Mini DisplayPort Connector
Pin
Number
1 GND
2 Hot Plug Detect
3 ML3(n)
4 GND
5 ML3(n)
6 GND
7 GND
8 GND
9 ML2(n)
10 ML0(p)
11 ML2(p)
12 ML0(p)
13 GND
14 GND
15 ML1(n)
16 AUX(p)
17 ML1(p)
18 AUX(n)
19 GND
20 +3.3 V DP_PWR
20-pin Side of the
Connected Signal Cable
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HDMI Connector
Pin
Number
1 TMDS DATA 2+
2 TMDS DATA 2 SHIELD
3 TMDS DATA 2-
4 TMDS DATA 1+
5 TMDS DATA 1 SHIELD
6 TMDS DATA 1-
7 TMDS DATA 0+
8 TMDS DATA 0 SHIELD
9 TMDS DATA 0-
10 TMDS CLOCK+
11 TMDS CLOCK SHIELD
12 TMDS CLOCK-
13 CEC
14 Reserved (N.C. on device)
15 DDC CLOCK (SCL)
16 DDC DATA (SDA)
17 DDC/CEC Ground
18 +5V POWER
19 HOT PLUG DETECT
19-pin Side of the
Connected Signal Cable
20 | About Your Monitor
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