Dell U3014t Dell Soundbar Problems, Common Symptoms What You Experience Possible Solutions

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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

(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 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).

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).

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Contents Dell U3014 Flat Panel Monitor Dell U3014 Flat Panel Monitor Users Guide Setting Up Your Monitor Setting the display resolution to 2560 x 1600 maximumPackage Contents About Your MonitorPage Product Features Page Identifying Parts and Controls Front ViewBack View Back view Back view with monitor stand Label Description UseSide View Label Description Use Bottom ViewBottom view Monitor Specifications Flat Panel SpecificationsResolution Specifications Supported Video ModesPreset Display Modes Electrical SpecificationsPhysical Characteristics Connector type Signal cable typeEnvironmentall Characteristics Thermal dissipation Power Management ModesAltitude DVI Connector Pin Hdmi Connector Pin AssignmentsPin Pin Side of the monitor Number Connector Plug and Play CapabilityUniversal Serial Bus USB Interface Card Reader Specifications Slot Number Flash memory cards typeLCD Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy Maintenance Guideliness Cleaning Your MonitorBack to Contents Setting Up the Monitor Attaching the StandConnecting Your Monitor Page Page Go to DisplayPort 1.2 selection Page Page Page Connecting the USB 3.0 cable Organizing Your Cables Attaching the Soundbar AX510 / AX510PA Optional Removing the Stand Wall Mounting Optional Power On the Monitor Operating the MonitorUsing the Front Panel Exit Power with glowing LED Front Panel Icon DescriptionDown BackUsing the On-Screen Display OSD Menu Accessing the Menu SystemContrast Page Page Gamma Allows you to set the Gamma to PC or MAC Page Page Page Page Page Saturation Display Settings Use the Display Settings to adjust imageHue Aspect Ratio SharpnessNoise Reduction Dynamic ContrastDisplayPort Display Info Reset Display Settings PIP Settings PIP/PBP submenu when PIP/PBP OnPIP/PBP submenu when PIP/PBP Off PIP Mode Other SettingsSize PositionMenu Timer LanguageMenu Transparency Menu LockMenu Location Power Save AudioEnergy Smart Personalize Page OSD Warning Messagess DVI-D/DP/Mini DP/HDMI input Page Setting the Maximum Resolution Using the Dell Soundbar AX510/AX510PA only Optional Using the Tilt, Swivel, and Vertical Extension Tilt, Swivel Vertical ExtensionTroubleshooting Self-TestBuilt-in Diagnostics Common Problems Common Symptoms What You Experience Possible SolutionsPage Product Specific Problems Universal Serial Bus USB Specific ProblemsSpecific Symptoms Specific Symptoms What You Experience Possible SolutionsDell Soundbar Problems Solution Troubleshooting the Card ReaderProblem Cause Appendix Setting Up Your Monitor Click Change Display Settings Click Advanced Settings
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