Dell UltraSharp UP2516D User manual

Model: UP2516D/UP2716D
Regulatory model: UP2516Dt/UP2716Dt
Dell UltraSharp
UP2516D/UP2716D
User’s Guide

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2015 – 09 Rev. A00

Contents
About Your Monitor ..................................... 5
Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Product Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Identifying Parts and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Monitor Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Plug-and-Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
LCD Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Setting Up the Monitor.................................. 23
Attaching the Stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Using the Tilt, Swivel, and Vertical Extension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Adjusting the Rotation Display Settings of Your System . . . . . . . . . . 27
Connecting Your Monitor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Organizing Your Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Removing the Monitor Stand. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Wall Mounting (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Operating the Monitor .................................. 33
Turning on the Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Using the Front Panel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Using the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Troubleshooting .......................................54
Self-Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
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4| Contents
Built-in Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Common Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Product Specific Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL) Specific Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Appendix ..............................................60
Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
FCC Notices (U.S. only) and Other Regulatory Information . . . . . . . . 60
Contacting Dell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Setting Up Your Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Maintenance Guidelines. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

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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 riser
Stand base
Power cable (varies by country)

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USB 3.0 upstream cable (enables
the USB ports on the monitor)
DP cable (mDP to DP)
•Drivers and documentation media
•Quick Setup Guide
•Safety and Regulatory Information
•Factory Calibration Report
Product Features
The Dell UltraSharp UP2516D/UP2716D monitor has an active matrix, thinfilm transistor
(TFT), liquid crystal display (LCD), and LED backlight. The monitor features include:
• UP2516D: 63.44 cm (25-inch) active area display (Measured diagonally) 2560 x
1440 resolution, plus full-screen support for lower resolutions.
• UP2716D: 68.47 cm (27-inch) active area display (Measured diagonally) 2560 x
1440 resolution, plus full-screen support for lower resolutions.
• Tilt, swivel, pivot and vertical extension adjustment capabilities.
• Removable pedestal and Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA™) 100 mm
mounting holes for flexible mounting solutions.
• Ultra-thin bezel minimizes the bezel gap in multi-monitor usage, enabling easier
set up with an elegant viewing experience.
• Extensive digital connectivity with DP, mDP, HDMI (MHL), and USB 3.0 helps future-
proof your monitor.
• High Dynamic Contrast Ratio (2,000,000:1) .
• Supports major industry standards: 100% AdobeRGB, 100% sRGB, 100% REC709,
98% DCI-P3.
• 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), Dell Display Manager software application and product
documentation. Dell Display Manager included (comes in the CD attached with the
monitor).
• Security lock slot.
• Asset Management Capability.
• Energy Star Compliant.
• EPEAT Gold Compliant.
• RoHS compliant.

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• BFR/PVC Free monitor (excluding cables).
• TCO Certified Displays.
• Arsenic-Free glass and Mercury Free for 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.
Identifying Parts and Controls
Front view
Front view
Front panel controls
Label Description
1Function buttons (For more information, see Operating the Monitor)
2Power on/off button (with LED indicator)

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Back View
Label Description Use
1VESA mountiong 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 cable lock
(sold separately).
5Barcode, serial number, and Service
Tag label
Refer to this label if you need to contact
Dell for technical support.
6Dell soundbar mounting slots Attaches the optional Dell soundbar.
NOTE: Please remove the plastic strip
covering the mounting slots before affixing
the Dell Soundbar.
Dell soundbar is sold separately.
7Cable management slot Use to organize cables by placing them
through the slot.

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Side View
Bottom View
Label Description Use
1AC power connector To connect the monitor power cable.
2a HDMI (MHL) 1 connector Connect your computer with HDMI cable or MHL
devices with MHL cable (optional).
2b HDMI (MHL) 2 connector
3DP connector (in) Connect your computer with DP cable.
4mDP connector (in) Connect your computer with mDP to DP cable.
5DP 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”.
NOTE: Remove the rubber plug when use DP out
connector.
USB downstream port
Port with lightning icon is for BC 1.2

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6Audio 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.
7a USB upstream 1 port Connect the USB cable that comes with your
monitor to the computer. Once this cable is
connected, you can use the USB downstream
connectors on the monitor.
7b USB upstream 2 port
8USB downstream ports (2) 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.
9Stand lock Lock the stand to the monitor using a M3 x 6 mm
screw (screw not included).
Monitor Specifications
Flat Panel Specifications
Model UP2516D UP2716D
Screen type Active matrix - TFT LCD Active matrix - TFT LCD
Panel type In-plane switching (IPS) In-plane switching (IPS)
Viewable image:
Diagonal 63.44 cm (25 inches) 68.47 cm (27 inches)
Active Area:
Horizontal 552.96 mm (21.77 inches) 596.74 mm (23.49 inches)
Vertical 311.04 mm (12.25 inches) 335.66 mm (13.21 inches)
Area 171992.68 mm2
(266.59 inches2)
200301.75 mm2
(310.47 inches2)
Pixel pitch 0.216 mm x 0.216 mm 0.2331 mm x 0.2331 mm
Viewing angle:
Horizontal 178° (typical) 178° (typical)
Vertical 178° (typical) 178° (typical)
Luminance output 300 cd/m² (typical) 300 cd/m² (typical)
Contrast ratio 1000 to 1 (typical)
2,000,000 to 1
(dynamic contrast on)
1000 to 1 (typical)
2,000,000 to 1
(dynamic contrast on)
Faceplate coating Anti-glare treatment of the
front polarizer (3H)
Anti-glare treatment of the
front polarizer (3H)
Backlight LED LED

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Response Time 14 ms (typical),
6 ms (fast mode)
14 ms (typical),
6 ms (fast mode)
Color depth 1.07 Billion colors 1.07 Billion colors
Color gamut 100% AdobeRGB
100% sRGB
100% REC709
98% DCI-P3
100% AdobeRGB
100% sRGB
100% REC709
98% DCI-P3
Resolution Specifications
Horizontal scan range 30 kHz to 88 kHz
Vertical scan range 50 Hz to 75 Hz
Maximum preset resolution 2560 x 1440 at 60 Hz
Video display capabilities
(DP & HDMI & MHL playback)
480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p, QHD
Preset Display Modes
Display Mode
Horizontal
Frequency
(kHz)
Vertical
Frequency (Hz)
Pixel Clock
(MHz)
Sync Polarity
(Horizontal/
Vertical)
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, 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, 2048 x 1080 26.27 24 58.22 +/-
VESA, 2048 x 1080 66.58 60 147.16 +/-
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
720 (1440) x 480i 60
720 (1440) x 576i 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
MST Multi-Stream Transport (MST) Modes
MST Source Monitor Maximum number of external monitor that can be
supported
2560 x 1440/60 Hz 1920 x 1200/60 Hz 1920 x 1080/60 Hz
2560 x 1440/60 Hz 1 2 2
NOTE: Maximum external monitor resolution supported is 2560x1440 60Hz only.
Electrical Specifications
Video input signals •Digital video signal for each dierential line.
Per dierential line at 100 ohm impedance.
•DP/HDMI/MHL signal input support
Input voltage/ frequency/
current
100-240 VAC / 50 or 60 Hz ± 3 Hz / 1.6 A (maximum)
Inrush current 120 V: 30 A (Max.)
240 V: 60 A (Max.)

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Physical Characteristics
Model UP2516D UP2716D
Connector type •DP connector (include DP in
and DP out)
•mDP connector
•HDMI (MHL) 1/HDMI (MHL) 2
connector
•Audio line-out
•USB 3.0 update stream port
connector.
•USB 3.0 down stream port
connector x 4.
(Port with lightning icon
is for BC 1.2)
•DP connector (include DP in
and DP out)
•mDP connector
•HDMI (MHL) 1/HDMI (MHL) 2
connector
•Audio line-out
•USB 3.0 update stream port
connector.
•USB 3.0 down stream port
connector x 4.
(Port with lightning
icon is for BC 1.2)
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) 528.0 mm (20.79 inches) 540.3 mm (21.27 inches)
Height (compressed) 398.0 mm (15.67 inches) 410.3 mm (16.15 inches)
Width 567.7 mm (22.35 inches) 611.4 mm (24.07 inches)
Depth 200.3 mm (7.89 inches) 200.3 mm (7.89 inches)
Dimensions (without stand)
Height 337.9mm (13.30 inches) 362.5 mm (14.27 inches)
Width 567.7 mm (22.35 inches) 611.4 mm (24.07 inches)
Depth 51.6 mm (2.03 inches) 51.4 mm (2.02 inches)
Stand dimensions
Height (extended) 433.4 mm (17.06 inches) 433.4 mm (17.06 inches)
Height (compressed) 387.2 mm(15.24 inches) 387.2 mm(15.24 inches)
Width 292.4 mm (11.51 inches) 292.4 mm (11.51 inches)
Depth 200.3 mm (7.89 inches) 200.3 mm (7.89 inches)
Weight
Weight with
packaging 8.80 kg (19.40 lb) 9.52 kg (20.99 lb)
Weight with stand
assembly and cables 6.96 kg (15.34 lb) 7.42 kg (16.36 lb)
Weight without
stand assembly
(For wall mount
or VESA mount
considerations - no
cables)
4.10 kg (9.04 lb) 4.56 kg (10.05 lb)

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Weight of stand
assembly 2.55 kg (5.62 lb) 2.55 kg (5.62 lb)
Front frame gloss 5.5 ± 1.5 GU 5.5 ± 1.5 GU
Environmental Characteristics
Model UP2516D/UP2716D
Temperature:
Operating 0°C to 35°C (32°F to 95°F)
Non-operating –20°C to 60°C (–4°F to 140°F)
Humidity:
Operating 10% to 80% (non-condensing)
Non-operating 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 443.7 BTU/hour (maximum)
153.6 BTU/hour (typical)
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.
VESA
Modes
Horizontal
Sync
Vertical
Sync
Video Power Indicator Power Consumption
Normal
operation
Active Active Active White 130 W (maximum)**
45 W (typical)
Active-off
mode
Inactive Inactive Off White
(blinking slowly)
Less than 0.3 W
Switch off - - - Off Less than 0.3 W
Model Energy Star Power Consumption
UP2516D On Mode 38 W***
UP2716D On Mode 40 W***

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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 AC mains cable from the monitor.
**Maximum power consumption with maximum luminance.
*** 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
tolerances or otherwise. No warranty as to accuracy or completeness is expressed or
implied.
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 CONFIG2
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)
4CONFIG1
5ML3 (p)
6CONFIG2
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 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