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Dell™ S1909WX Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide
About Your Monitor
Setting Up the Monitor
Operating the Monitor
Troubleshooting
Appendix
Notes, Notices, and Cautions
NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer.
NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to
avoid the problem.
CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death.
Information in this document is su
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Back to Contents Page About Your Monitor Dell™ S1909WX Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Package Contents Product Features Identifying Parts and Controls Monitor Specifications Plug and Play Capability LCD Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy Maintenance Guidelines Package Contents Your monitor comes with all the items shown below. Ensure that you have all the items, contact Dell if anything is missing. NOTE: Some items may be optional and may not ship with your Monitor. Some feature
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DVI Cable(Optional) Drivers and Documentation Media Quick Setup Guide Safety Information Product Features The S1909WX flat panel display has an active matrix, thin-film transistor (TFT), liquid crystal display (LCD). The monitor features include: ■ 19-inch (482.6mm) viewable area display. ■ 1440x900 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 capability. ■ Remova
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Front view 1. OSD menu button 2. Brightness and Contrast/Up ( ) button 3. Auto adjust/Down ( ) button 4. Input select/Enter button 5. Power On/Off button (with LED indicator) Back View
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1 Barcode serial number label Refer to this label if you need to contact Dell for technical support. 2 Security lock slot Use a security lock with the slot to help secure your monitor. 3 Cable holder Helps organize cables by placing them through the holder. 4 Regulatory rating label Lists the regulatory approvals. 5 Dell Soundbar mounting brackets Use to attach the optional Dell Soundbar. 6 VESA mounting holes (100mm) (Behind Use to mount the monitor. attached base plate) Bottom View
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1 Power connector Insert the power cable. 2 DVI connector Connect the DVI cable of your computer. 3 VGA connector Connect the VGA cable of your computer. Side View
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Left side Right side Monitor Specifications The following sections give you information about the various power management modes and pin assignments for various connectors of your monitor. Power Management Modes If you have VESA's DPM™ compliance display card or software installed in your PC, the monitor automatically reduces its power consumption when not in use. This is referred to as Power Save Mode. The monitor automatically resumes functioning when the system detects input from the keybo
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or Activate the computer and the monitor to gain access to the OSD. This monitor is ENERGY STAR®-compliant . * Zero power consumption in OFF mode can only be achieved by disconnecting the main cable from the monitor. Pin Assignments 15-pin D-Sub connector Pin Number Monitor Side of the 15-pin Side Signal Cable 1 Video-Red 2 Video-Green 3 Video-Blue 4 GND 5 Self-test 6 GND-R 7 GND-G 8 GND-B 9 DDC +5V 10 GND-sync 11 GND 12 DDC data 13 H-sync 14 V-sync 15 DDC clock 24-pin Digital-only DVI Connect
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Note: Pin 1 is at the top right. Pin Signal Assignment Pin Signal Assignment Pin Signal Assignment 1 T.M.D.S. Data 2- 9 T.M.D.S. Data 1- 17 T.M.D.S. Data 0- 2 T.M.D.S. Data 2+ 10 T.M.D.S. Data 1+ 18 T.M.D.S. Data 0+ 3 T.M.D.S. Data 2 Shield 11 T.M.D.S. Data 1 Shield 19 T.M.D.S. Data 0 Shield 4 No Pin 12 No Pin 20 No Pin 5 No Pin 13 No Pin 21 No Pin 6 DDC Clock 14 +5V Power 22 T.M.D.S. Clock Shield 7 DDC Data 15 Ground (for +5V) 23 T.M.D.S. Clock + 8 No Connection 16 Hot Plug Detect 24 T.M.D.S. C
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Response Time 5ms typical Horizontal scan range 30 kHz to 83 kHz (automatic) Vertical scan range 56 Hz to 75 Hz (automatic) Optimal preset resolution 1440 x 900 at 60 Hz Highest preset resolution 1440 x 900 at 75 Hz Video Display Capabilities (DVI HD Playback) 480i/576i/1080i/480p/576p/720p/1080p (Supports HDCP) Analog RGB, 0.7 Volts +/-5%, positive polarity at 75 ohm input impedance Video input signals Digital DVI-D TMDS, 600mV for each differential line, positive polarity at 50 ohm input imped
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Physical Characteristics The following table lists the monitor physical characteristics: Connector type 15-pin D-subminiature, blue connector; DVI-D, white connector Signal cable type Analog: Detachable, D-Sub, 15pins, shipped attached to the monitor Dimensions: (with stand) Height 14.56 inches (369.82 mm) Width 17.80 inches (452.16 mm) Depth 7.93 inches (201.50 mm) Dimensions: (without stand) Height 11.77 inches (298.94 mm) Width 17.80 inches (452.16 mm) Depth 2.28 inches (58.00 mm) Stand dimen
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Operating 3,657.6m (12,000 ft) max Nonoperating 12,192m (40,000 ft) max 256.08 BTU/hour (maximum) Thermal dissipation 119.5 BTU/hour (typical) 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. The visible result is a fixed pixel that appears as an extremely tiny dark or bright discolored spot. When the pixel remains permanently lit, it is known as a “bright dot.” When the pixel rema
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Back to Contents Page Setting Up the Monitor Dell™ S1909WX Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Attaching the Base Connecting Your Monitor Organizing Your Cables Attaching the Dell Soundbar (Optional) Removing the Base Attaching the Base NOTE: The base is detached when the monitor is shipped from the factory. After placing the monitor panel on soft cloth or cushion, complete the following steps to attach the base. 1. Place the monitor on a stable flat table. 2. Fit the groove on the ba
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Connecting Your Monitor CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions. Connecting Your Monitor Using a VGA Cable Connecting Your Monitor Using a DVI Cable(Optional)
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1. Turn off your computer and disconnect the power cable. 2. Connect either the white DVI(Optional) or the blue VGA cable to the connectors on the computer and the monitor. 3. Connect the power cable. Turn on your monitor and computer. If you do not see an image, press the input select button and ensure the correct input source is selected. If you still do not see 4. an image, see Troubleshooting your monitor. Organizing Your Cables After attaching all necessary cables to your monitor and comp
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Attaching the Dell Soundbar NOTICE: Do not use with any device other than Dell Soundbar. NOTE: Soundbar Power Connector +12V DC output is for optional Dell Soundbar only. 1. Working from the rear of the monitor, attach the Soundbar aligning the two slots with the two tabs along the bottom rear of the monitor. 2. Slide the Soundbar to the left until it snaps into place. 3. Connect the power cord from the Soundbar to the Dell Soundbar power connector on the monitor. 4. Insert the lime-green mini
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After placing the monitor panel on soft cloth or cushion, complete the following steps to remove the base. 1. Place the monitor on a stable flat table. 2. Turn the screw counter-clockwise to loosen the base from the riser. 3. Detach the base away from the monitor hinge. Back to Contents Page
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Back to Contents Page Operating the Monitor Dell™ S1909WX Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Using the Front Panel Using the OSD Menu Setting the Optimal Resolution Using the Dell Soundbar (Optional) Using the Tilt Using the Front Panel Use the buttons on the front of the monitor to adjust the image settings. The following table describes the front panel buttons: Front panel Button Description A Use the Menu button to open and exit the on-screen display (OSD), and exit from menus and sub
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C Use this button to activate automatic setup/adjustment or to decrease the values of the selected menu option. Auto Adjustment allows the monitor to self-adjust to the incoming video signal. After using Auto Adjustment, you can further tune your monitor by using the Auto Adjust Pixel Clock and Phase controls under Image Settings. The following dialog appears on a black screen as the monitor automatically adjusts to the current input: D Use the Input Select button to select between two differen
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E Use the Power button to turn the monitor on and off. The white light indicates the monitor is on, and fully functional. An amber light indicates power save mode. Power Button and Indicator Using the OSD Menu NOTE: If you change the settings and then either proceed to another menu, or exit the OSD menu, the monitor automatically saves those changes. The changes are also saved if you change the settings and then wait for the OSD menu to disappear. 1. Press the Menu button to open the OSD men
