Dell S1909WX appendix Dell Soundbar Problems, No Sound No power to Soundbar the power

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The picture does not fill the entire screen.

signal", or "No Component input signal" appears

The picture cannot fill the height or width of the screen

Check whether the signal cable is plugged in properly. Re-plug the signal cable if necessary. Reset the computer or video player.

Due to different video formats (aspect ratio) of DVDs, the monitor may display in full screen. Run the built-in diagnostics and check.

NOTE: When choosing DVI-D mode, the Auto Adjust function is not available.

Dell™ Soundbar Problems

Common Symptoms

What You Experience

Possible Solutions

No Sound

No power to Soundbar - the power

Turn the Power/Volume knob on the Soundbar clockwise to the middle position; check if the power indicator

 

indicator is off

(white LED) on the front of the Soundbar is illuminated.

 

 

Confirm that the power cable from the Soundbar is plugged into the adaptor.

No Sound

Soundbar has power - power indicator

Plug the audio line-in cable into the computer's audio out jack.

 

is on

Set all Windows volume controls to their maximum

 

 

Play some audio content on the computer (i.e. audio CD, or MP3).

 

 

Turn the Power/Volume knob on the Soundbar clockwise to a higher volume setting.

 

 

Clean and reseat the audio line-in plug.

 

 

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

Distorted Sound

Computer's sound card is used as the

 

audio source

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, MP3 player).

Distorted Sound

Other audio source is used

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.

Unbalanced Sound Output

Sound from only one side of

 

Soundbar

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).

Low Volume

Volume is too low

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, MP3 player).

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Contents Dell S1909WX Flat Panel Monitor Users Guide About Your Monitor Package ContentsIdentifying Parts and Controls Product FeaturesFront view Auto adjust/Down buttonBack View OSD menu buttonBottom View Side View Monitor Specifications Power Management ModesLeft side Pin Assignments Pin Number Monitor Side of the 15-pin Side Signal CablePlug and Play Capability SpecificationsPreset Display Modes Display ModeMHz Environmental Characteristics Physical CharacteristicsMaintenance Guidelines LCD Monitor Quality and Pixel PolicyCaring for your Monitor Setting Up the Monitor Connecting Your Monitor Organizing Your Cables Attaching the Dell Soundbar Back to Contents Front panel Button Description Using the Front PanelAuto Adjust Input select Use the Power button to turn the monitor on and off Using the OSD MenuWhite light indicates the monitor is Main Menu for Analog VGA InputIcon Menu and Submenus Description Brightness & Contrast Input Source Auto AdjustMode Selection Color SettingsPreset Modes Input Color FormatReset Color Settings Demo ModeDisplay Settings Pixel Clock and PhaseReset Display Settings Other SettingsLanguage Menu Transparency Menu TimerMenu Lock LCD ConditioningOSD Warning Messages Factory ResetUsing the Dell Soundbar Optional Setting the Optimum ResolutionUsing the Tilt Select the Display Settings tabBack to Contents Self-Test Built-in DiagnosticsCommon Symptoms What You Experience Possible Solutions Common ProblemsSpecific Symptoms Product Specific ProblemsNo Sound No power to Soundbar the power Dell Soundbar ProblemsAppendix

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