Dell S1909WN appendix Dell Soundbar Problems

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but does not fill entire viewing

Reset the monitor to Factory Settings.

 

area

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cannot adjust the monitor with

OSD does not appear on the

Turn off the monitor, unplug the power cord, plug back, and then turn on the monitor.

the buttons on the front panel

screen

 

 

 

 

 

 

No Input Signal when user

No picture, the LED light is

Check the signal source. Ensure the Computer is not in the power saving mode by

controls are pressed

white. When you press "+", "-"

 

moving the mouse or pressing any key on the keyboard.

 

or "Menu" key, the message

Check to make sure Video Source VGA is powered and playing video media.

 

"No VGA input signal" appears

Check whether the signal cable is plugged in properly. Re-plug the signal cable if

 

 

 

necessary.

 

 

Reset the computer or video player.

 

 

 

 

The picture does not fill the

The picture cannot fill the

Due to different video formats (aspect ratio) of DVDs, the monitor may display in full

entire screen.

height or width of the screen

 

screen.

 

 

Run the built-in diagnostics.

 

 

 

 

Dell™ Soundbar Problems

Common Symptoms

What You Experience

 

Possible Solutions

No Sound

No power to Soundbar - the

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

 

power indicator is off

 

the power indicator (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

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

 

indicator 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

Clear any obstructions between the Soundbar and the user.

 

as the audio source

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

Clear any obstructions between the Soundbar and the user.

 

Soundbar

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 S1909WN Flat Panel Monitor Users Guide Package Contents Product FeaturesAbout Your Monitor Front View Front panel controls Label Description Identifying Parts and ControlsFront View Back ViewSide View Bottom ViewLeft view Right view Monitor Specifications Flat Panel SpecificationsBottom view Label Description Supported Video Modes Resolution SpecificationsPreset Display Modes Electrical SpecificationsPhysical Characteristics Dimensions without stand Stand dimensionsWeight Appendix Setting Up Your Monitor Select the Display Settings tab Operating the Monitor Using the Front PanelIcon Menu Description Submenus Using the On-Screen Display OSD MenuAccessing the Menu System Use this menu to activate Brightness/Contrast adjustmentContrast Sharpness HueDDC/CI OSD Warning Messages Tilt Setting the Optimal ResolutionUsing the Dell Soundbar Optional Using the TiltBack to Contents Setting the display resolution to 1366x768 Optimal Dell S1909WN Flat Panel Monitor Attaching the Base Setting Up the MonitorConnecting Your Monitor Connecting the blue VGA cableRemoving the Base Attaching the Dell SoundbarBack to Contents Self-Test TroubleshootingBuilt-in Diagnostics Common ProblemsCommon Symptoms What You Experience Possible Solutions Product Specific ProblemsDell Soundbar Problems
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