Dell P2415Q User manual

Model: P2715Q/P2415Q
Regulatory model: P2715Qt/P2415Qb
Dell P2715Q/P2415Q
User’s Guide

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2014 – 10 Rev. A00

Contents
About Your Monitor ..................................... 5
Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Product Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Identifying Parts and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Monitor Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Plug-and-Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
LCD Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Setting Up the Monitor.................................. 22
Attaching the Stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Connecting Your Monitor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Organizing Your Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Attaching the Cable Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Removing the Monitor Stand. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Removing the Cable Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Wall Mounting (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Operating the Monitor ..................................28
Turning on the Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Using the Front Panel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Using the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Using the Tilt, Swivel, and Vertical Extension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Adjusting the Rotation Display Settings of Your System . . . . . . . . . . 42
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4| Contents
Troubleshooting .......................................43
Self-Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Built-in Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Common Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Product Specific Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL) Specific Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Appendix ..............................................49
Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
FCC Notices (U.S. only) and Other Regulatory Information . . . . . . . . 49
Contacting Dell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Setting Up Your Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Maintenance Guidelines. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

About Your Monitor | 5
About Your Monitor
Package Contents
Your monitor ships with the components shown below. Make sure 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
Stand
Cable cover
Power cable (varies by country)
USB 3.0 upstream cable (enables
the USB ports on the monitor)

6| About Your Monitor
DP cable (mDP to DP)
•Drivers and documentation media
•Quick Setup Guide
•Safety and Regulatory Information
•Factory Calibration Report
Product Features
The Dell P2715Q/P2415Q flat panel monitor has an active matrix, thin-film transistor
(TFT), liquid crystal display (LCD), and light emitting diode (LED) backlight. The monitor
features include:
• P2715Q: 68.47cm (27-inch) viewable area display (measured diagonally).
3840x2160 resolution with full-screen support for lower resolutions.
• P2415Q: 60.47cm (23.80-inch) viewable area display (measured diagonally).
3840x2160 resolution with 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.
• Extensive digital connectivity with DP, HDMI (MHL), and USB 3.0.
• Removable stand and video electronics standards association (VESA) 100mm
mounting holes for flexible mounting solutions.
• Plug and play capable.
• On-screen display (OSD) adjustments for easy setup and screen optimization.
• Software and documentation media includes an information file (INF), Image-color
matching file (ICM), and product documentation.
• Dell display manager software (available on the disc shipped with the monitor).
• Energy saver feature for energy star compliance.
• Security-lock slot.
• Stand lock.
• Capability of switching from wide aspect to standard aspect ratio while maintaining
image quality.
• EPEAT Gold rating.
• BFR/PVC- reduced.
• TCO-certified displays.
• Arsenic-free glass and mercury-free for the panel only.
• 0.5 W standby power when in the sleep mode.
• Energy gauge shows the energy level being consumed by the monitor in real time.

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Identifying Parts and Controls
Front view
Label Description
1Function buttons (For more information, see Operating the Monitor)
2Power on/off button (with LED indicator)

8| About Your Monitor
Back View
Label Description Use
1VESA mounting holes
(100mmx100mm - behind
attached VESA cover)
Wall mount monitor using
VESA-compatible wall mount kit
(100mmx100mm).
2Regulatory label Lists the regulatory approvals.
3Stand-release button Release stand from monitor.
4Security-lock slot Secures monitor with security lock
(sold separately).
5Service Tag label (P2715Q only) Refer to this label if you need to contact
Dell for technical support.
6Barcode, serial number label Refer to this label if you need to contact
Dell for technical support.
NOTE: P2415Q have service tag printing
for EMEA only.
7Dell soundbar mounting slots Attaches the optional Dell soundbar.
8Cable-management slot Use to organize cables by placing them
through the slot.

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Bottom View
Label Description Use
1Stand lock Lock the stand to the monitor using a M3 x 6 mm
screw (screw not included).
2AC power connector To connect the monitor power cable.
3HDMI (MHL) port Connect your computer with HDMI cable or MHL
devices with MHL cable (optional).
4DP connector (in) Connect your computer with DP cable.
5mDP connector (in) Connect your computer with mDP to DP cable.
6DP connector (out) DP 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 MST Function”.
7Audio line-out port Connect speakers to playback audio coming
through HDMI or DP audio channels.
Only supports 2-channel audio.
NOTE: The audio line-out port does not support
headphones.
8USB upstream port Connect the USB cable to your computer and the
monitor to enable the USB ports on the monitor.
9a,
9b
USB downstream ports (4) Connect USB devices.
NOTE: You must connect the USB upstream
cable to the monitor and your computer to be
able to use these ports.

10 | About Your Monitor
Monitor Specifications
Flat Panel Specifications
Model P2715Q P2415Q
Screen type Active matrix - TFT LCD Active matrix - TFT LCD
Panel type In-plane switching (IPS) In-plane switching (IPS)
Viewable image:
Diagonal 68.47 cm (27 inches) 60.47 cm (23.80 inches)
Active Area:
Horizontal 596.74 mm (23.49 inches) 527.04 mm (20.75 inches)
Vertical 335.66 mm (13.21 inches) 296.46 mm (11.67 inches)
Area 200301.75 mm2(310.47inch2) 156246.27 mm2(242.18 inch2)
Pixel pitch 0.1554 mm x 0.1554 mm 0.13725 mm x 0.13725 mm
Viewing angle:
Horizontal 178° (typical) 178° (typical)
Vertical 178° (typical) 178° (typical)
Luminance output 350 cd/m² (typical) 300 cd/m² (typical)
Contrast ratio 1000 to 1 (typical)
2,000,000 to 1 (mega dynamic
contrast on)
1000 to 1 (typical)
2,000,000 to 1 (mega dynamic
contrast on)
Faceplate coating Anti-glare treatment of the front
polarizer (3H)
Anti-glare treatment of the front
polarizer (3H)
Backlight LED edgelight system LED edgelight system
Response time 8.6 ms (typical), 6ms (fast mode) 8 ms (typical), 6 ms (fast mode)
Color depth 1.07 Billion colors 1.07 Billion colors
Color gamut* 99% sRGB 99% sRGB
* P2715Q: Color gamut (typical) is based on CIE1976 (103.961%) and CIE1931 (77.6%) test
standards.
P2415Q: Color gamut (typical) is based on CIE1976 (102.28%) and CIE1931 (82.09%)
test standards.
Resolution Specifications
Horizontal scan range 31 kHz to 140 kHz (automatic)
Vertical scan range 29 Hz to 76 Hz (automatic)
Maximum preset resolution 3840 x 2160 at 60 Hz
Video display capabilities
(DP & HDMI & MHL playback)
480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p , QHD,
UHD

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Preset Display Modes
Display Mode
Horizontal
Frequency
(kHz)
Vertical
Frequency (Hz)
Pixel Clock
(MHz)
Sync Polarity
(Horizontal/
Vertical)
VESA, 720 x 400 31.5 70.0 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 60.0 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, 1280 x 1024 64.0 60.0 108.0 +/+
VESA, 1280 x 1024 80.0 75.0 135.0 +/+
VESA, 1152 x 864 67.5 75.0 108.0 +/+
VESA, 1600 x 900 60.0 60.0 108.0 +/+
VESA, 1920x1080 67.5 60.0 148.5 +/+
VESA, 2560 x 1440 88.8 60.0 241.5 +/-
VESA, 3840 x 2160 65.7 30.0 262.75 +/-
VESA, 3840 x 2160 133.3 60.0 533.25 +/-
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
720 (1440) x 480i 60
720 (1440) x 576i 50

12 | About Your Monitor
Electrical Specifications
Video input signals •Digital video signal for each dierential line.
Per dierential line at 100 ohm impedance.
•DP 1.2/HDMI 1.4/MHL 2.0 signal input support
Synchronization input
signals
Separate horizontal and vertical synchronization,
polarity-free TTL level, SOG (Composite SYNC on green)
Input voltage/ frequency/
current
100-240 VAC / 50 or 60 Hz ± 3 Hz / 1.8 A (maximum)
Inrush current 120 V: 30 A (Max.)
240 V: 60 A (Max.)
Physical Characteristics
Model P2715Q P2415Q
Connector type •DP connector (include DP
in and DP out)
•mDP
•HDMI (MHL)
•Audio line-out
•USB 3.0
•DP connector (include DP
in and DP out)
•mDP
•HDMI (MHL)
•Audio line-out
•USB 3.0
Signal cable type • mDP to DP 1.8 M cable.
•USB 3.0 1.8 M cable.
• mDP to DP 1.8 M cable.
•USB 3.0 1.8 M cable.
Dimensions (with stand):
Height (extended) 538.86 mm (21.22 inches) 499.53 mm (19.67 inches)
Height (compressed) 423.86 mm (16.69 inches) 369.53 mm (14.55 inches)
Width 640.74 mm (25.23 inches) 566.64 mm (22.31 inches)
Depth 203.86 mm (8.03 inches) 205 mm (8.07 inches)
Dimensions (without stand):
Height 379.66 mm (14.95 inches) 336.06mm (13.23 inches)
Width 640.74 mm (25.23 inches) 566.64 mm (22.31 inches)
Depth 51.50 mm (2.03 inches) 46.93 mm (1.85 inches)
Stand dimensions:
Height (extended) 417.31 mm (16.41 inches) 400.50 mm (15.77 inches)
Height (compressed) 302.31 mm (11.90 inches) 270.50 mm (10.65 inches)
Width 245 mm (9.65 inches) 245 mm (9.65 inches)
Depth 203.86 mm (8.03 inches) 205 mm (8.07 inches)
Weight:
With packaging 10.66 kg (23.50 lb) 8.68 kg (19.14 lb)

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With stand assembly and
cables
7.53 kg (16.60 lb) 5.68 kg (12.52 lb)
Without stand assembly
(for wall mount or VESA
mount considerations -
no cables)
5.03 kg (11.10 lb) 3.34 kg (7.36 lb)
Stand assembly 2.15 kg (4.74 lb) 2.06 kg (4.54 lb)
Front frame gloss 5% (maximum) 5% (maximum)
Environmental Characteristics
Model P2715Q P2415Q
Temperature:
Operating 0°C to 35°C (32°F to 95°F) 0°C to 35°C (32°F to 95°F)
Non-operating –20°C to 60°C (–4°F to 140°F) –20°C to 60°C (–4°F to 140°F)
Humidity:
Operating 10% to 80% (non-condensing) 10% to 80% (non-condensing)
Non-operating 5% to 90% (non-condensing) 5% to 90% (non-condensing)
Altitude:
Operating 5,000 m (16,404 ft) (maximum) 5,000 m (16,404 ft) (maximum)
Non-operating 12,192 m (40,000 ft) (maximum) 12,192 m (40,000 ft) (maximum)
Thermal
dissipation 324.15 BTU/hour (maximum)
170.61 BTU/hour (typical)
307.09 BTU/hour (maximum)
153.55 BTU/hour (typical)

14 | About Your Monitor
Power Management Modes
If you have VESA’s DPM-compliant video 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.
P2715Q
VESA
Modes
Horizontal
Sync
Vertical
Sync
Video Power Indicator Power Consumption
Normal
operation
Active Active Active White 95 W (maximum)**
50 W (typical)
Active-off
mode
Inactive Inactive Off White
(blinking slowly)
Less than 0.5 W
Switch off - - - Off Less than 0.5 W
P2415Q
VESA
Modes
Horizontal
Sync
Vertical
Sync
Video Power Indicator Power Consumption
Normal
operation
Active Active Active White 90 W (maximum)**
45 W (typical)
Active-off
mode
Inactive Inactive Off White
(blinking slowly)
Less than 0.5 W
Switch off - - - Off Less than 0.5 W
The OSD operates only in the normal operation mode. If you press any button in the
active-off mode, one of the following message is displayed:
*Zero power consumption in OFF mode can only be achieved by disconnecting the
power adapter from the monitor.
**Maximum power consumption with maximum luminance.
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
DP connector (in)
Pin number 20-pin side of theconnected signal cable
1ML3(n)
2GND
3ML3(p)
4ML2(n)
5GND
6ML2(p)
7ML1(u)
8GND
9ML1(p)
10 ML0(n)
11 GND
12 ML0(p)
13 CONFIG1
14 CONFIG2
15 AUX CH (p)
16 GND
17 AUX CH (n)
18 Hot Plug Detect
19 Return
20 DP_PWR

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DP connector (out)
Pin number 20-pin side of theconnected signal cable
1ML0(p)
2GND
3ML0(n)
4ML1(p)
5GND
6ML1(n)
7ML2(p)
8GND
9ML2(n)
10 ML3(p)
11 GND
12 ML3(n)
13 CONFIG1
14 CONFIG1
15 AUX CH(p)
16 GND
17 AUX CH(n)
18 Hot Plug Detect
19 Return
20 DP_PWR

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mDP connector
Pin number 20-pin side of theconnected signal cable
1GND
2Hot Plug Detect
3ML3 (n)
4GND
5ML3 (n)
6GND
7GND
8GND
9ML2 (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 number 19-pin side of theconnected signal cable
1TMDS DATA 2+
2TMDS DATA 2 SHIELD
3TMDS DATA 2-
4TMDS DATA 1+
5TMDS DATA 1 SHIELD
6TMDS DATA 1-
7TMDS DATA 0+
8TMDS DATA 0 SHIELD
9TMDS 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 +5 V POWER
19 HOT PLUG DETECT

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MHL connector
Pin number 19-pin side of theconnected signal cable
1N/C
2CD_SENSE
3N/C
4N/C
5TMDS_GND
6N/C
7MHL+
8MHL_Shield
9MHL-
10 N/C
11 TMDS_GND
12 N/C
13 N/C
14 N/C
15 CD_PULLUP
16 N/C
17 VBUS_CBUS_GND
18 VBUS
19 CBUS
2Shell Shield

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Universal Serial Bus (USB)
This section gives you information about the USB ports available on your monitor.
Your computer has the following USB ports:
• One USB 3.0 upstream port
• Four USB 3.0 downstream ports
NOTE: The monitor’s USB ports work only when the monitor is on or in the power
save mode. If you turn off the monitor and then turn it on, the attached peripherals
may take a few seconds to resume normal functionality.
Transfer speed Data rate Power consumption
SuperSpeed 5 Gbps 4.5 W (Max., each port)
Hi-Speed 480 Mbps 2.5 W (Max., each port)
Full speed 12 Mbps 2.5 W (Max., each port)
USB upstream port USB downstreamport
Pin number Signal name Pin number Signal name
1 VBUS 1 VBUS
2D- 2D-
3D+ 3D+
4GND 4GND
5StdB_SSTX- 5StdA_SSRX-
6StdB_SSTX+ 6StdA_SSRX+
7GND_DRAIN 7GND_DRAIN
8StdB_SSRX- 8StdA_SSTX-
9StdB_SSRX+ 9StdA_SSTX+
Shell Shield Shell Shield