Dell IN2020MF, IN2020F Product-Specific Problems, Troubleshooting the Dell Soundbar Optional

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Perform monitor self-test feature check to determine if the intermittent problem occu

 

 

 

mode.

 

 

 

 

 

Missing Color

Picture lacks color

Perform monitor self-test feature check.

 

 

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

 

 

 

secure.

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

Wrong Color

Picture color is not good

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

 

 

 

application.

 

 

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

 

 

 

OSD if the Color Management is turned off.

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

Image retention from a static

Faint shadow from the static image

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

image left on the monitor for a

displayed appears on the screen

 

information, see Power Management Modes).

long period of time

 

Alternatively, use a dynamically changing screensaver.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Product-Specific Problems

SPECIFIC SYMPTOMS

Screen image is too small

Cannot adjust the monitor with the buttons on the front panel

No Input Signal when user controls pressed

WHAT YOU EXPERIENCE

Image is centered on screen, but does not fill entire viewing area

OSD does not appear on the screen

No picture, the LED light is amber. When control button is pressed, the message " No VGA cable"or "No DVI-D cable" will appear.

POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS

Perform monitor reset on "Factory Reset"

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

Check the signal source. Ensure that the computer is not in power saving by movin

 

or pressing any key on the keyboard.

Check whether the signal cable is plugged in and seated properly. Re-plug the sign

 

necessary.

Re-boot the computer or video player.

 

 

 

 

The monitor will not fill the entire

The picture does not fill the

screen.

height or width of the screen.

 

 

Due to the non-standard formats of DVDs, the monitor may not show the full scree

Troubleshooting the Dell™ Soundbar (Optional)

COMMON SYMPTOMS

No Sound

WHAT YOU EXPERIENCE

Soundbar has power - power indicator is on.

POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS

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 volume up.

Clean and reseat the audio line-in plug.

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

Distorted Sound

Distorted Sound

Computer's sound card is used as the audio source.

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 sound

Set all Windows volume controls to their midpoints.

Decrease the volume of the audio application.

Turn the volume down.

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 s

Decrease the volume of the audio source.

Turn the volume down.

Clean and reseat the audio line-in plug.

Unbalanced Sound Output

Sound from only one side of

 

Soundbar

 

 

Low Volume

Volume is too low

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 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.

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Contents Dell IN2020/IN2020M monitor Users Guide About Your Monitor Package ContentsIdentifying Parts and Features Front View Product FeaturesFront View Front Panel Controls Back View Label Description/Use Back ViewSide View Label DescriptionPower Management Modes Monitor SpecificationsBottom View Pin Pin Side of the Connected Signal Number Cable Pin Number Pin Side of the Connected Signal CablePin Assignments Resolution Flat Panel SpecificationsModel IN2020/IN2020M Physical Characteristics Preset Display ModesElectrical LCD Monitor Quality & Pixel Policy Maintenance GuidelinesEnvironmental Plug and Play CapabilityBack to Contents Appendix Setting Up Your Monitor Select Advanced Click Change Display Settings Click Advanced SettingsUsing the On-Screen Display OSD Menu Using the Front PanelOperating the Monitor Main Menu for non Analog non VGA Input Input Source Auto Select Brightness Contrast Back Auto AdjustVGA DVI-D Display Settings Page Menu Lock Menu TimerLCD Conditioning Factory Reset Back Menu TransparencyPersonalize OSD Warning MessagesUsing the Dell Soundbar Optional Setting the Maximum ResolutionClick Change Display Settings Tilt Using the TiltSetting Up Your Monitor Dell IN2020/IN2020M monitor Connecting the Monitor Setting Up the MonitorAttaching the Base Removing the Monitor Stand Attaching the Soundbar OptionalBack to Contents Built-in Diagnostics Solving ProblemsSelf-Test Common Symptoms What You Experience Possible Solutions Common ProblemsTroubleshooting the Dell Soundbar Optional Product-Specific ProblemsBack to Contents