Dell P2311H, P2211H appendix Dell Soundbar Problems, What You Experience

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Troubleshooting:Dell P2211H/P2311H Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide

High Speed USB 2.0 interface

 

High Speed USB 2.0

 

is slow.

 

peripherals working slowly or

 

 

not working at all

Dell™ Soundbar Problems

Common Symptoms

What You Experience

No Sound

No power to Soundbar - the

 

power indicator is off

No Sound

Soundbar has power - power

 

indicator is on

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

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the device directly to the computer system.

Check that your computer is USB 2.0-capable.

Some computers have both USB 2.0 and USB 1.1 ports. Ensure that the correct USB port is used.

Reconnect the upstream cable to your computer. Reconnect the USB peripherals (downstream connector). Reboot the computer.

Possible Solutions

Turn the Power/Volume knob on the Soundbar clockwise to the middle position; check if the power indicator (Blue LED) on the front of the Soundbar is illuminated.

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

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

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 P2211H/P2311H Flat Panel Monitor Users Guide Package Contents About Your MonitorProduct Features Identifying Parts and ControlsFront View Back View Monitor Specifications Flat Panel SpecificationsSide View Bottom ViewResolution Specifications Preset Display ModesVideo Supported Modes Electrical Specifications Physical CharacteristicsEnvironmental Characteristics Power Management Modes Pin AssignmentsPlug and Play Capability Universal Serial Bus USB InterfaceMaintenance Guidelines Cleaning Your MonitorLCD Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy Back to Contents Connecting Your Monitor Attaching the StandConnecting the USB cable Organizing the CablesRemoving the Stand Attaching the Soundbar OptionalWall Mounting Optional Setting Up Your Monitor Dell P2211H/P2311H Flat Panel MonitorSetting Up Your Monitor Setting Up Your Monitor Click Change Display Settings Click Advanced SettingsHelp on PowerNap Installation Using the Front Panel Controls Operating the MonitorUsing the On-Screen Display OSD Menu Power with power light IndicatorBrightness ContrastAuto Select VGAHue Saturation Reset Color Settings Display Setting submenu for VGA inputDisplay Setting submenu for DVI-D input Wide ModePhase Horizontal PositionLanguage Menu Transparency Menu Timer Menu Lock Factory ResetLCD Conditioning Personalize Shortcut Key Energy modesEnergy Smart StandardPowerNap Software Setting the Maximum ResolutionUsing the Dell Soundbar Optional Click Change Display SettingsUsing the Tilt, Swivel, and Vertical Extension Tilt, SwivelRotating the Monitor Adjusting the Rotation Display Settings of Your System Troubleshooting Your Monitor Built-in DiagnosticsSelf-Test Feature Check Common Problems Common Symptoms What You Experience Possible SolutionsProduct Specific Problems Universal Serial Bus USB Specific ProblemsDell Soundbar Problems What You ExperienceAppendix
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