Dell U2515H User Manual

User’s Guide

Dell UltraSharp U2515H

Model No.: U2515H

Regulatory model: U2515Hc

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 - 09

Rev. A00

Contents

1	About Your Monitor...................................................	5
	Package Contents.......................................................................	5
	Product Features.........................................................................	6
	Identifying Parts and Controls.................................................	7
	Monitor Specifications.............................................................	10
	Plug and Play Capability..........................................................	19
	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.......................................................	23
	Organizing Your Cables...........................................................	29
	Attaching the Cable Cover....................................................	30
	Removing the Monitor Stand................................................	30
	Removing the Cable Cover....................................................	31
	Wall Mounting (Optional)........................................................	31
3	Operating the Monitor............................................	32
	Power On the Monitor.............................................................	32
	Using the Front Panel Controls.............................................	32
	Using the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu.........................	34
	Setting the Maximum Resolution.........................................	48
	Using the Tilt, Swivel, Vertical Extension, Rotation and
	Dual Monitor Setup.................................................................	48
	Adjusting the Rotation Display Settings of Your System..53
4	Troubleshooting.......................................................	54
	Self-Test......................................................................................	54
	Built-in Diagnostics..................................................................	55
	Common Problems..................................................................	56
	Product-Specific Problems....................................................	58
	Universal Serial Bus (USB) Specific Problems....................	60
	Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL) Specific Problems....	60

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5 Appendix....................................................................	61
FCC Notices (U.S. Only) and Other Regulatory
Information................................................................................	61
Contact Dell...............................................................................	61
Setting Up Your Monitor.........................................................	62

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1	About Your Monitor

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.

NOTE: To set up with any other stand, please refer to the respective stand setup guide for setup instructions.

∞∞ Monitor

∞∞ Stand

∞∞ Cable Cover

∞∞ Power Cable (Varies by Countries)

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∞∞ DP Cable (Mini-DP to DP)

∞∞ USB 3.0 Upstream Cable (Enables the USB Ports on the Monitor)

					∞∞ Drivers and
					Documentation Media
		Dell	UltraSharp	U2515H Monitor	∞∞ Quick Setup Guide
					∞∞ Safety and Regulatory
					Information
					∞∞ Factory calibration
					report

Product Features

The Dell UltraSharp U2515H flat panel display has an active matrix, Thin-Film Transistor (TFT), Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) and LED backlight. The monitor features include:

∞∞U2515H: 63.44 cm (25.0 inch) viewable area display (measured diagonally). 2560 x 1440 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.

∞∞99% sRGB Coverage 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.

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∞∞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.

∞∞U2515H 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.

Identifying Parts and Controls

Front View

			1							2		3
			Front panel controls
Label			Description
1	Function buttons (For more information, see
	Operating the Monitor)
2	Power LED indicator
3	Power On/Off button

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Back View

				Back View with monitor stand
Label			Description	Use
1	VESA mounting holes (100 mm x 100			Wall mount monitor using VESA-
	mm - behind attached VESA Cover)			compatible wall mount kit (100 mm x
				100 mm).
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 not included).
5	Barcode serial number label			Refer to this label if you need to
				contact Dell for technical support.
6	USB downstream port*			Connects 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	Cable management slot			Uses to organize cables by placing
				them through 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	Connect the power cable.
2	Dell Soundbar mounting	Attach the optional Dell Soundbar. (Concealed
	slots	below removable plastic sheets)
3	HDMI (MHL) port	Connect your MHL devices with MHL cable.
	connector
4	Stand lock feature	To lock the stand to the monitor using a M3 x 6
		mm screw (screw not included).
5	DisplayPort in connector	Connect your computer with DP cable.
6	Mini DisplayPort in	Connect your computer with Mini-DP to DP
	connector	cable.

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7	DisplayPort out (MST)	DisplayPort output for MST (Multi-Stream
	connector	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".
8	Audio-Line out	Connect your speakers*.
9	USB upstream port	Connect the USB cable that came with your
		monitor to the computer. Once this cable is
		connected, you can use the USB connectors on
		the monitor.
10	USB downstream port	Connect your USB device. You can only use
(a,b)		this connector after you have connected the
		USB cable to the computer and USB upstream
		connector on the monitor.**

*Headphone usage is not supported for the audio line out connector.

**It is recommended to use either the port (10b) or the USB downstream port on the rear side for your wireless USB device whenever possible.

Monitor Specifications

Flat Panel Specifications

Model	U2515H
Screen type	Active matrix - TFT LCD
Panel type	In Plane Switching
Viewable image
Diagonal	634.4 mm (25.0 inches)
Horizontal, Active Area	552.96 mm (21.77 inches)
Vertical, Active Area	311.04 mm (12.25 inches)
Area	171992.68 mm2 (266.68 inch2)
Pixel pitch	0.216 mm
Viewing angle	178° (vertical) typical, 170° (vertical) Min
	178° (horizontal) typical, 170° (horizontal) Min
Luminance output	350 cd/m² (typical), 50 cd/m² (min)
Contrast ratio	1000 to 1 (typical), 700 to 1(Min)
	2M to 1 (typical Dynamic Contrast On)
Faceplate coating	Anti-Glare with 3H hardness
Backlight	LED edgelight system

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Response time		FAST mode: 6 ms gray to gray (typical)
		NORMAL mode: 8 ms gray to gray (typical)
		On/Off: 19 ms black to white (typical)
Color depth		16.78 million colors
Color gamut		CIE 1976 (91%), CIE 1931 (76%) and sRGB
		coverage 99%
Resolution Specifications
Model		U2515H
Horizontal scan range		30 kHz to 113 kHz (automatic)
Vertical scan range		56 Hz to 86 Hz (automatic)
Maximum preset resolution		2560 x 1440 at 60 Hz
Supported Video Modes
Model		U2515H
Video display capabilities (HDMI		480p, 480i, 576p, 720p, 1080p, 576i, 1080i
& DP playback)
Preset Display Modes
Display Mode	Horizontal		Vertical		Pixel Clock	Sync Polarity
	Frequency		Frequency		(MHz)	(Horizontal /
	(kHz)		(Hz)			Vertical)
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, 2560 x 1440	88.8		60.0		241.5	+/-

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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
1920 x 1080p	50
720 (1440) x 480i	60
720 (1440) x 576i	50

MST Multi-Stream Transport (MST) Modes

MST Source Monitor		Maximum number of external monitor that can be
				supported
	2560x1440/60Hz			1920x1200/60Hz	1920x1080/60Hz
2560 x 1440/ 60Hz		1		2	2
Electrical Specifications
Model			U2515H
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/			100 VAC to 240 VAC / 50 Hz or 60 Hz ± 3 Hz / 1.5
current			A (typical)
Inrush current			∞∞ 120 V: 40 A (Max.) at 0 °C (cold start)
			∞∞ 240 V: 80 A (Max.) at 0 °C (cold start)

*Does not support HDMI 1.4 optional specification, includes HDMI Ethernet Channel (HEC), Audio Return Channel (ARC), standard for 3D format and resolutions, standard for 2K and 4K digital cinema resolution.

**Supports DP1.2 (CORE) specification, include HBR2, MST and DP audio.

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Physical Characteristics

Model	U2515H
Connector type	DP, black connector (includes 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
	∞∞ Universal Serial Bus: detachable, USB, 9 pins
Dimensions (with stand)
Height (extended)	512.5 mm (20.18 inches)
Height (compressed)	398.0 mm (15.67 inches)
Width	569.0 mm (22.40 inches)
Depth	205.0 mm (8.07 inches)
Dimensions (without stand)
Height	338.7 mm (13.33 inches)
Width	569.0 mm (22.40 inches)
Depth	46.4 mm (1.83 inches)
Stand dimensions
Height (extended)	418.0 mm (16.46 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	9.8 kg (21.56 lb)
Weight with stand assembly and	6.8 kg (14.96 lb)
cables
Weight without stand assembly	4.4 kg (9.64 lb)
(For wall mount or VESA mount
considerations - no cables)
Weight of stand assembly	2.1 kg (4.64 lb)
Front frame gloss	Black Frame - 13 gloss unit (max.)

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Environmental Characteristics

Model	U2515H
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)
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 (16,400 ft) (maximum)
Non-operating	12,192 m (40,000 ft) (maximum)
Thermal dissipation	∞∞ 296.67 BTU/hour (maximum)
	∞∞ 119.35 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.

* Zero power consumption in OFF mode can only be achieved by disconnecting the main cable from the monitor.

VESA	Horizontal	Vertical	Video	Power		Power
Modes	Sync	Sync		Indicator		Consumption
Normal	Active	Active	Active	White	87	W (maximum)**
operation					35	W (typical)
Active-off	Inactive	Inactive	Blanked	White	Less than 0.5 W
mode				(Glowing )
Switch off	-	-	-	Off	Less than 0.5 W

** Maximum power consumption with max luminance and USB active.

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:

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Dell UltraSharp U2515H

There is no signal coming from your computer. Press any key on the keyboard or move the mouse to wake it up. If there is no display, press the monitor button now to select the correct input source on the On-Screen- Display menu.

or

Dell UltraSharp U2515H

There is no signal coming from your device. Please activate your device to wake it up. If there is no display, press the monitor button now to select the correct input source on the On-Screen-Display menu.

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	20-pin Side of the Connected
Number	Signal Cable
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

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Mini DisplayPort Connector

Pin	20-pin Side of the Connected
Number	Signal Cable
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

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HDMI Connector

Pin	19-pin Side of the Connected
Number	Signal Cable
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

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MHL Connector

Pin	19-pin Side of the Connected
Number	Signal Cable
1	TMDS DATA 2+
2	TMDS DATA 2 SHIELD
3	TMDS DATA 2-
4	TMDS DATA 1+
5	GND
6	TMDS DATA 1-
7	MHL+
8	TMDS DATA 0 SHIELD
9	MHL-
10	TMDS CLOCK+
11	GND
12	TMDS CLOCK-
13	CEC
14	Reserved (N.C. on device)
15	DDC CLOCK (SCL)
16	DDC DATA (SDA)
17	GND
18	VBUS (+5V, 900mA maximum)
19	CBUS

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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