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Distorted Sound

Computer's sound card is used as

 

the audio source.

Distorted Sound

Other audio source is used.

Unbalanced Sound Output

Sound from only one side of

 

Soundbar

Low Volume

Volume is too low

Test the Soundbar using another audio source (i.e., portable CD player).

Clear any obstructions between the Soundbar and the user.

Confirm that the audio line-in plug is completely inserted into the jack of the sound card. Set all Windows volume controls to their midpoints.

Decrease the volume of the audio application.

Turn the Power/Volume knob on the Soundbar counter-clockwise to a lower volume setting. Clean and reseat the audio line-in plug.

Troubleshoot the computer's sound card.

Test the Soundbar using another audio source (i.e., portable CD player).

Clear any obstructions between the Soundbar and the user.

Confirm that the audio line-in plug is completely inserted into the jack of the audio source. Decrease the volume of the audio source.

Turn the Power/Volume knob on the Soundbar counter-clockwise to a lower volume setting. Clean and reseat the audio line-in plug.

Clear any obstructions between the Soundbar and the user.

Confirm that the audio line-in plug is completely inserted into the jack of the sound card or audio source.

Set all Windows audio balance controls (L-R) to their midpoints. Clean and reseat the audio line-in plug.

Troubleshoot the computer's sound card.

Test the Soundbar using another audio source (i.e., portable CD player).

Clear any obstructions between the Soundbar and the user.

Turn the Power/Volume knob on the Soundbar clockwise to the maximum volume setting. Set all Windows volume controls to their maximum.

Increase the volume of the audio application.

Test the Soundbar using another audio source (i.e., portable CD player).

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Contents Dell P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor Users Guide Dell P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor Setting Up Your MonitorSetting Up Your Monitor Using the Front Panel Controls Front panel Button DescriptionInput select Using the On-Screen Display OSD Menu Accessing the Menu System Contrast Page Horizontal Position Vertical OSD SettingsOSD Lock OSD Hold TimeOptional AudioPage OSD Warning Messages Using the Dell Soundbar Optional Setting the Maximum ResolutionTilt/Swivel Using the Tilt, Swivel, and Vertical ExtensionVertical Extension Changing the Rotation of Your MonitorBack to Contents Setting Up Your Monitor Setting Up the Monitor Connecting the Blue VGA Cable Connecting the White DVI Cable Organizing Your Cables Removing the Stand Back to Contents Solving Problems Built-in Diagnostics Self-Test Common Symptoms What You Experience Possible Solutions Common ProblemsSpecific Symptoms What You Experience Possible Solutions Product-Specific ProblemsUSB Problems Troubleshooting the Dell Soundbar OptionalBack to Contents About Your Monitor Package ContentsIdentifying Parts and Features Front View Product FeaturesBack view Label Back ViewSide View Front View Front panel controls Label DescriptionBottom View Right side Left sideBottom view Label Description Pin Assignments Monitor SpecificationsPower Management Modes Pin Number Pin Side of the Connected Signal CableUniversal Serial Bus USB Interface Pin Pin Side of the Connected Signal Number CableElectrical Flat Panel SpecificationsResolution Preset Display ModesEnvironmental Physical CharacteristicsCaring for Your Monitor Maintenance GuidelinesPlug and Play Capability LCD Monitor Quality & Pixel PolicyDell P170S/P190S Flat Panel Monitor Users Guide Appendix
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