Dell UltraSharp UP3017A User manual

Model: UP3017A
Regulatory model: UP3017t
Dell UltraSharp UP3017A
User’s Guide

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your computer.
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instructions are not followed.
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injury, or death.
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2020 – 11 Rev. A00

Contents
Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
About Your Monitor ..................................... 6
Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Product Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Identifying Parts and Controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Monitor Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Plug-and-Play. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
LCD Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Ergonomics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Handling and moving your display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Maintenance guidelines. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Setting Up the Monitor.................................. 27
Attaching the Stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Using the Tilt, Swivel, and Vertical Extension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Adjusting the Rotation Display Settings of Your System . . . . . . . . 31
Connecting Your Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Organizing Your Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Removing the Monitor Stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Wall Mounting (Optional). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
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4| Contents
Operating the Monitor .................................. 37
Turning on the Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Using the Front Panel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Using the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Troubleshooting ....................................... 59
Self-Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Built-in Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Common Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Product Specific Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Universal Serial Bus (USB) Specific Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Appendix .............................................. 65
FCC Notices (U.S. only) and Other Regulatory Information . . . . . . 65
Contacting Dell. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
EU product database for energy label and product information
sheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

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Safety Instructions
For displays with glossy bezels the user should consider the placement of the display as
the bezel may cause disturbing reflections from surrounding light and bright surfaces.
WARNING: Use of controls, adjustments, or procedures other than those
specified in this documentation may result in exposure to shock, electrical
hazards, and/or mechanical hazards.
For information on safety instructions, see the Safety, Environmental, and Regulatory
Information (SERI).

6| About Your Monitor
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)
USB 3.0 upstream cable (enables the USB
ports on the monitor)
DP cable (DP to mDP)

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PremierColor
UP3017 Color Calibration Factory Report
EveryDell UP3017 is shipped incorporating pre-tuned
sRGBand AdobeRGB with average DeltaE<2. Color
andLuminance Uniformity is adjustedacross the screen
tomeet DeltaE<2 and 97-102% respectively. Thishe lps
preventsignificant color inconsistency or inaccuracy. In
addition,a tighter grey-scale tracking helps enable ultra-
smoothcolor gradation.
Beassured of Accurate, Precise and Consistent
OnscreenColor with every Dell Ultrasharp UP3017.
SerialNo.
Tester
Test
Equipment
CN0NGD827444555I066L
1
CA-310/CA-210
CA-2000S
Chroma2326/2235/2233
sRGB Avg.Delta E < 2AdobeRGB Avg.Delta E < 2
Grey-ScaleTrackingGamma
BrightnessUniformity (x,y, Y) Ref to CenterColorUniformity Delta E (L*a*b*) Ref to Center
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100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
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0.05 0.10 0.060.050.14
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0.08 0.04 0.000.020.07
16 17 18 19 20
0.12 0.10 0.220.160.10
21 22 23 24 25
0.07 0.13 0.020.030.13
• Quick Setup Guide
• Safety, Environmental, and Regulatory
Information
• Factory Calibration Report
Product Features
The Dell UltraSharp UP3017A monitor has an active matrix, thinfilm transistor (TFT),
liquid crystal display (LCD), and LED backlight. The monitor features include:
• 75.62 cm (30-inch) active area display (Measured diagonally) 2560 x 1600 (16:10
aspect ratio) 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.
• Extensive digital connectivity with DP, mDP, HDMI, and USB 3.0 helps future-proof
your monitor.
• Supports major color space standards for Adobe RGB, sRGB, REC709 and DCI-P3.
• Plug and play capability if supported by your system.
• Optimize eye comfort with a flicker-free screen and ComfortView feature which
minimizes blue light emission.
• On-Screen Display (OSD) adjustments for ease of set-up and screen optimization.
• Supports DP 1.2 MST (also known as DP Daisy Chain) for multiple monitor setup.
• Security lock slot.
• Supports Asset Management Capability.
• Arsenic-Free glass and Mercury-Free for Panel only.
• Energy Gauge shows the energy level being consumed by the monitor in real time.
• ≤ 0.3 W in Standby Mode.

8| About Your Monitor
Identifying Parts and Controls
Front view
1 2
Label Description
1Function buttons (For more information, see Operating the Monitor)
2Power on/off button (with LED indicator)
Solid white light indicates the monitor is turned on and functioning normally.
Blinking white light indicates the monitor is in Standby Mode.

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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 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.

10 | About Your Monitor
Side View
Bottom View
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Label Description Use
1AC power connector To connect the monitor power cable.
2HDMI 1 connector Connect your computer with HDMI cable (optional).
3HDMI 2 connector
4DP connector (in) Connect your computer with DP cable.
5mDP connector (in) Connect your computer with DP to mDP 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”.
NOTE: Remove the rubber plug when useing the DP
out connector.
USB downstream port
Port with battery icon supports BC 1.2.

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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.
WARNING: Excessive sound pressure from
earphones or headphones can cause hearing
damage or loss.
8USB upstream ports 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.
9USB downstream ports 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. Port with battery icon supports BC 1.2.
10 Stand lock Lock the stand to the monitor using a M3 x 6 mm
screw (screw not included).
Monitor Specifications
Screen type Active matrix - TFT LCD
Panel type In-plane switching Technology
Aspect ratio 16:10
Viewable image dimensions
Diagonal 75.62 cm (30 inches)
Active Area
Horizontal 641.3 mm (25.2 inches)
Vertical 400.8 mm (15.8 inches)
Area 257025.0 mm2(398.2 inches2)
Pixel pitch 0.251 mm x 0.251 mm
Pixel per inch (PPI) 101
Viewing angle
Horizontal 178° (typical)
Vertical 178° (typical)
Brightness 350 cd/m² (typical)
Contrast ratio 1000 to 1 (typical)
Display screen coating Anti-glare treatment of the front polarizer (3H) hard coating
Backlight White LED, EDGELIGHT system

12 | About Your Monitor
Response Time (Gray to
Gray)
6 ms (FAST mode)
8 ms (NORMAL mode)
Color depth 1.07 Billion colors
Color gamut* 99% Adobe RGB
99% sRGB
99% REC 709
99% DCI-P3
Calibration accuracy Delta E < 2 (average)
Connectivity • 1 x DP 1.2 (HDCP 1.4)
• 1 x mDP 1.2 (HDCP 1.4)
• 1 x DP 1.2 (out) with MST (HDCP 1.4)
• 2 x HDMI 1.4 (HDCP 1.4)
• 2 x USB 3.0 downstream port
• 2 x USB 3.0 with BC1.2 charging capability at 2A (max)
• 2 x USB 3.0 upstream port
• 1 x Analog 2.0 audio line out (3.5mm jack)
Border width (edge of
monitor to active area)
22.71 mm (Top/Left/Right)
23.48 mm (Bottom)
Adjustability
Height adjustable stand 150 mm
Tilt -5° to 21°
Swivel -30° to 30°
Pivot -90° to 90°
Cable management Yes
Dell Display Manager
(DDM) Compatibility
Easy Arrange and other key features
Security Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Anti-theft
stand lock slot (to panel)
NOTE *: at panel native only, under Custom Mode preset.
Resolution Specifications
Horizontal scan range 30 kHz to 113 kHz (DP/HDMI)
Vertical scan range 50 Hz to 86 Hz (DP/HDMI)
Maximum preset resolution 2560 x 1600 at 60 Hz
Video display capabilities
(DP & HDMI playback)
480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p, QHD

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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 1200 74.04 59.95 154.0 +/-
VESA, 2048 x 1080 26.27 24 58.22 +/-
VESA, 2048 x 1280 - R 78.918 59.922 174.25 +/-
VESA, 2560 x 1600 98.71 59.97 268.5 +/-

14 | About Your Monitor
MST Multi-Stream Transport (MST) Modes
MST Source Monitor Maximum number of external Monitors that can be supported
2560 x 1600/60 Hz 1920 x 1200/60 Hz
2560 x 1600/60 Hz 1 2
NOTE: Maximum external monitor resolution supported is 2560 x 1600 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 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.)
Power Consumption 0.2 W (Off Mode)1
0.3 W (Standby Mode)1
35.8 W (On Mode)1
108 W (Max)2
38.4 W (Pon)3
120.0 kWh (TEC)3
1As dened in EU 2019/2021 and EU 2019/2013.
2Max brightness and contrast setting with maximum power loading on all USB ports.
3Pon: Power consumption of On Mode measured with reference to Energy Star test
method.
TEC: Total energy consumption in kWh measured with reference to Energy Star test
method.
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.

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Physical Characteristics
Connector type • DP (HDCP 1.4) connector (include DP in and DP
out)
• mDP (HDCP 1.4) connector
• HDMI (HDCP 1.4) connector
• Audio line-out
• USB 3.0 connector
(Port with battery icon supports BC 1.2)
Signal cable type (in-box) DP to mDP, 1.8 M cable
USB 3.0, 1.8 M cable
Dimensions (with stand)
Height (extended) 632.3 mm (24.89 inches)
Height (compressed) 482.3 mm (18.99 inches)
Width 686.9 mm (27.04 inches)
Depth 217.0 mm (8.54 inches)
Dimensions (without stand)
Height 447.1 mm (17.60 inches)
Width 686.9 mm (27.04 inches)
Depth 58.0 mm (2.28 inches)
Stand dimensions
Height (extended) 478.2 mm (18.83 inches)
Height (compressed) 430.5 mm (16.95 inches)
Width 343.5 mm (13.52 inches)
Depth 217.0 mm (8.54 inches)
Weight
Weight with packaging 13.10 kg (28.88 lb)
Weight with stand assembly and
cables 9.59 kg (21.14 lb)
Weight without stand assembly
(For wall mount or VESA mount
considerations - no cables) 6.49 kg (14.31 lb)
Weight of stand assembly 2.81 kg (6.19 lb)
Front frame gloss 2~4 GU

16 | About Your Monitor
Environmental Characteristics
Compliant Standards
TCO Certified Display yes
RoHS Compliant yes
BFR/PVC Free monitor
(excluding cables) yes
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 368.51 BTU/hour (maximum)
122.24 BTU/hour (On Mode)

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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 DP_Cable Detect
17 AUX CH (n)
18 Hot Plug Detect
19 GND
20 +3.3V DP_PWR

18 | About Your Monitor
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 GND
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 DP_Cable Detect
15 ML1 (n)
16 AUX (p)
17 ML1 (p)
18 AUX (n)
19 GND
20 +3.3V DP_PWR

20 | About Your Monitor
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