Dell E2011HC appendix Product Specific Problems, Dell Soundbar Problems

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Ensure that the video cable connecting the monitor to the computer is connected

 

 

 

properly and is secure.

 

 

Check for bent or broken pins in the video cable connector.

 

 

 

 

Wrong Color

Picture color not good

Change the Color Setting Mode in the Color Settings OSD to Graphics or Video

 

 

 

depending on the application.

 

 

Try different Color Preset Settings in Color Settings OSD. Adjust R/G/B value in Color

 

 

 

Settings OSD if the Color Management is turned off.

 

 

Change the Input Color Format to PC RGB or YPbPr in the Advance Setting OSD.

 

 

Run the built-in diagnostics.

 

 

 

 

Image retention from a static

Faint shadow from the static

Use the Power Management feature to turn off the monitor at all times when not in use

image left on the monitor for a

image displayed appears on

 

(for more information, see Power Management Modes).

long period of time

the screen

Alternatively, use a dynamically changing screensaver.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Product Specific Problems

Specific Symptoms

What You Experience

 

Possible Solutions

Screen image is too small

Image is centered on screen,

Check the Scaling Ratio setting in Image Setting OSD

 

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

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

 

moving the mouse or pressing any key on the keyboard.

 

or "Menu" key, the message

Check to make sure Video Source to VGA or DVI-D is powered and playing video media.

 

"No VGA input signal", or "No

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

 

DVI-D input signal" appears

 

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.

 

 

 

 

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

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

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

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).

 

 

 

 

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).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents Dell E2011H Monitor Users Guide About Your Monitor Package ContentsIdentifying Parts and Controls Product FeaturesFront View Side View Back ViewFront View Front panel controls Label Description Left view Right view Monitor SpecificationsFlat Panel Specifications Bottom ViewPhysical Characteristics Resolution SpecificationsPreset Display Modes Electrical SpecificationsPower Management Modes Environmental CharacteristicsPin Assignments Pin Pin Side of the Connected Signal Number CableLCD Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy Maintenance GuidelinesCleaning Your Monitor Plug and Play CapabilityAppendix Help on PowerNap Installation Setting Up Your Monitor Click Change Display Settings Click Advanced Settings Exit Using the Front Panel ControlsOperating the Monitor MenuAccessing the Menu System Using the On-Screen Display OSD MenuPower with power light Indicator Brightness Brightness/ContrastPage Page Page Contrast Auto AdjustInput Color Format Color SettingsMode Selection Auto SelectHue Reset Color SettingsSaturation Sharpness Wide ModeHorizontal Position Vertical PositionClick Change Display Settings Setting the display resolution to 1600 X 900 maximumDell E2011H Monitor Connecting Your Monitor Setting Up the MonitorAttaching the Stand Attaching the Soundbar Optional Organizing the CablesWall Mounting Optional Removing the StandTroubleshooting Your Monitor TroubleshootingBuilt-in Diagnostics Common Symptoms What You Experience Possible Solutions Common ProblemsSupport.dell.com Dell Soundbar Problems Product Specific ProblemsSpecific Symptoms What You Experience Possible Solutions Back to Contents