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Dell™ U3014 Flat Panel Monitor
User Guide
Setting the display resolution to 2560 x 1600 (maximum)
Information in this document is subject to change without notice.
© 2013 Dell Inc. All rights reserved.
Reproduction of these materials in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Inc. is strictly forbidden.
Trademarks used in this text: Dell and the DELL logo are trademarks of Dell Inc; Microsoft and Windows are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries, Intel is a
registered trademark of Intel Corporation in the U.S. and other countries; and ATI is a trademark of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. ENERGY STAR is a registered trademark of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. As an ENERGY
STAR partner, Dell Inc. has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency.
Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Dell Inc. disclaims any proprietary interest in trademarks and trade
names other than its own.
Model U3014t
October 2013 Rev. A03

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  • Page 1 Reproduction of these materials in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Inc. is strictly forbidden. Trademarks used in this text: Dell and the DELL logo are trademarks of Dell Inc; Microsoft and Windows are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries, Intel is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation in the U.S.

  • Page 2: Notes, Cautions, And Warnings

    Environmental Protection Agency. As an ENERGY STAR partner, Dell Inc. has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Dell Inc. disclaims any proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names other than its own.

  • Page 3: Setting Up Your Monitor

    Depending on your graphics card, connections using HDMI may only support up to 2560 x 1600. 1: If you have a Dell™ desktop or a Dell™ portable computer with internet access. 2: If you have a non Dell™ desktop, portable computer, or graphics card.

  • Page 4: Package Contents

    Back to Contents Page About Your Monitor Dell™ U3014 Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Package Contents Product Features Identifying Parts and Controls Monitor Specifications Plug and Play Capability Universal Serial Bus (USB) Interface Card Reader Specifications LCD Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy...
  • Page 5 Stand Power Cable (varies by countries) DisplayPort cable (Mini-DP to DP) DVI-D Cable (Dual Link)

  • Page 6: Product Features

    ■ Plug and play capability if supported by your system. ■ On-Screen Display (OSD) adjustments for ease of set-up and screen optimization. ■ Software and documentation media includes an Information File (INF), Image Color Matching File (ICM), Dell Display Manager software application, Color Calibration Software and product documentation.
  • Page 7 ■ Compatible with Adobe and sRGB color standards. ■ Factory calibrated sRGB and Adobe RGB input source (to a delta E of less than 2) for brand new Dell U3014 monitor. Dedicated Custom Color Mode (6-axis Color-control) for Saturation , Hue, Gain (RGB) and offset (RGB).

  • Page 8: Identifying Parts And Controls

    Identifying Parts and Controls Front View Front View Front panel controls Label Description Function buttons (For more information, see Operating the Monitor) Power On/Off button (with LED indicator)

  • Page 9: Back View

    Release stand from monitor. Security lock slot Secures monitor with security cable lock. Service tag label Refer to this label if you need to contact Dell for technical support. Barcode serial number label To contact Dell for technical support. Dell Soundbar mounting brackets Attaches the optional Dell Soundbar.

  • Page 10: Side View

    Side View Left view Right view Label Description Card Reader Card Reader Specifications for more information. USB Down Stream Port Connect your USB devices. Connect your USB devices. USB Down Stream Port This USB port supports BC 1.2 compliance charging devices, at 1.5A max for fast charging.

  • Page 11: Bottom View

    Bottom view Label Description DC power connector for Connect the power cord for the soundbar (optional). Dell Soundbar AC power cord connector Connect the power cable. DisplayPort in connector Connect your computer with DP cable. Mini DisplayPort in Connect your computer with Mini DP to DP cable.

  • Page 12: Monitor Specifications

    Monitor Specifications Flat Panel Specifications Screen type Active matrix - TFT LCD Panel type AH In-plane switching Viewable image dimensions 75.62 cm (29.77 inches) Diagonal 641.28 mm (25.25 inches) Horizontal 400.80 mm (15.78 inches) Vertical Pixel pitch 0.25 (H) mm x 0.25 (V) mm 178°...

  • Page 13: Preset Display Modes

    Preset Display Modes Display Mode Horizontal Frequency (kHz) Vertical Frequency (Hz) Pixel Clock (MHz) Sync Polarity (Horizontal/Vertical) VESA, 720 x 400 31.5 70.0 28.3 VESA, 640 x 480 31.5 60.0 25.2 VESA, 640 x 480 37.5 75.0 31.5 VESA, 800 x 600 37.9 60.0 40.0...
  • Page 14 7.35 kg (16.20 lb) (For wall mount or VESA mount considerations - no cables) Weight of stand assembly 2.46 kg (5.42 lb) Front Frame Gloss Dell Gloss 4+/-1 (Hairline on front external surface.) Environmentall Characteristics Temperature Operating 0 °C to 40 °C Storage: -20 °C to 60 °C (-4 °F to 140 °F)

  • Page 15: Power Management Modes

    Activate the computer and the monitor to gain access to the OSD. ® NOTE: This monitor is ENERGY STAR -compliant. * Zero power consumption in OFF mode can only be achieved by disconnecting the main cable from the monitor. ** Maximum power consumption with max luminance, Dell Soundbar, and USB active.

  • Page 16: Pin Assignments

    Pin Assignments DVI Connector 19-pin HDMI Connector Pin Number 24-pin Side of the monitor connector Pin Number 24-pin Side of the monitor connector 19-pin Side of the monitor 19-pin Side of the monitor TMDS RX2- Floating Number connector (Cable not Number connector (Cable not included)

  • Page 17: Plug And Play Capability

    DisplayPort Connector (DP in and DP out) Mini DisplayPort Connector 20-pin Side of the monitor 20-pin Side of the monitor 20-pin Side of the monitor 20-pin Side of the monitor Number connector Number connector Number connector Number connector ML0(p) ML2(p) ML3(n) Hot Plug Detect ML0(p)

  • Page 18: Universal Serial Bus (Usb) Interface

    Universal Serial Bus (USB) Interface This section gives you information about the USB ports that are available on the left side of your monitor. NOTE: The USB ports on this monitor are USB 3.0 compliant. Transfer speed Data Rate Power Consumption SuperSpeed 5 Gbps 4.5 W (Max., each port)

  • Page 19: Card Reader Specifications

    USB Ports 1 upstream - back 4 downstream - 2 on back; 2 on left side Power Charging Port- the lower one of two USB ports on left side (port with lightning icon) ; supports fast current charging capability if the device is BC1.2 compatible. NOTE: USB 3.0 functionality requires a USB 3.0 compatible computer.

  • Page 20: Lcd Monitor Quality And Pixel Policy

    During the LCD Monitor manufacturing process, it is not uncommon for one or more pixels to become fixed in an unchanging state which are hard to see and do not affect the display quality or usability. For more information on Dell Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy, see Dell Support site at: www.dell.com/support/monitors.

  • Page 21: Setting Up The Monitor

    Back to Contents Page Setting Up the Monitor Dell™ U3014 Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Attaching the Stand Connecting the Monitor Organizing Your Cables Attaching the Soundbar AX510 / AX510PA (Optional) Removing the Stand Wall Mounting (Optional) Attaching the Stand NOTE: The stand is detached when the monitor is shipped from the factory.

  • Page 22: Connecting Your Monitor

    2. Fit the two tabs on the upper part of the stand to the groove on the back of the monitor. 3. Press the stand till it snaps into its place. Connecting Your Monitor WARNING: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the Safety Instructions.
  • Page 23 Connecting the black DisplayPort (or miniDP) cable Connecting the black HDMI Cable...

  • Page 24: Connecting The Monitor For Dp Multi-Stream Transport (Mst) Function

    Connecting the Monitor for DP Multi-Stream Transport (MST) function NOTE: U3014 support the DP MST feature. To make use of this feature, your PC Graphics Card must be certified to DP1.2 with MST option.
  • Page 25 The default out of factory setting in the U3014 is DP1.1a. To enable MST connection please use only DP cable as provided in box (or other DP1.2 certified cable) and change the DP setting to DP1.2 by performing the below steps: A) Monitor is able to show content 1.
  • Page 27 B) Monitor fails to show any content (blank screen) 1. Press OSD button to invoke the Input Source OSD menu 2. Use the button to highlight "DisplayPort" or "Mini DisplayPort" 3. Press and hold the key for approximately 8 sec. 4.
  • Page 28 5. Use the button to enable DP1.2 or button to exit without making any changes Repeat the above steps to change the setting back to DP 1.1a if necessary. CAUTION: The Graphics are used for the purpose of illustration only. Appearance of the computer may vary.

  • Page 29: Connecting The Usb 3.0 Cable

    Connecting the USB 3.0 cable After you have completed connecting the DVI/DP/mini DP/HDMI cable, follow the procedure below to connect the USB 3.0 cable to the computer and complete your monitor setup: 1. Connect the upstream USB 3.0 port (cable supplied) to an appropriate USB 3.0 port on your computer. (See bottom view for details.) 2.

  • Page 30: Organizing Your Cables

    Organizing Your Cables After attaching all necessary cables to your monitor and computer, (See Connecting Your Monitor for cable attachment,) use the Velcro cable tie to organize all cables as shown above.
  • Page 31 Do not use with any device other than the Dell Soundbar. NOTE: The Soundbar power connector (+12 V DC output) is for the optional Dell Soundbar AX510/AX510PA only. To attach the Soundbar: At the back of the monitor, attach the Soundbar by aligning the two slots with the two tabs along the bottom of the monitor.

  • Page 32: Removing The Stand

    Removing the Stand NOTE: To prevent scratches on the LCD screen while removing the stand, ensure that the monitor is placed on a soft, clean surface. This is applicable for a monitor with a stand. When any other stand is bought, please refer to the respective stand setup guide for set up instructions. NOTE: To remove the stand: 1.

  • Page 33: Wall Mounting (Optional)

    Wall Mounting (Optional) (Screw dimension: M4 x 10 mm). Refer to the instructions that come with the VESA-compatible base mounting kit. 1. Place the monitor panel on a soft cloth or cushion on a stable flat table. 2. Remove the stand. 3.

  • Page 34: Operating The Monitor

    Back to Contents Page Operating the Monitor Dell™ U3014 Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Power On the Monitor Using the Front Panel Controls Using the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu Setting the Maximum Resolution Using the Dell Soundbar AX510/AX510PA only (Optional)

  • Page 35: Using The Front Panel

    Using the Front Panel Use the control buttons on the front of the monitor to adjust the characteristics of the image being displayed. As you use these buttons to adjust the controls, an OSD shows the numeric values of the characteristics as they change.

  • Page 36: Front Panel Button

    Use the Exit key to go back to the main menu or exit the OSD main menu. Exit Use the Power key to turn the monitor On and Off. white LED indicates the monitor is On and fully functional. Power A glowing white LED indicates DPMS power save mode.

  • Page 37: Accessing The Menu System

    Using the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu Accessing the Menu System NOTE: If you change the settings and then either proceed to another menu or exit the OSD menu, the monitor automatically saves those changes. The changes are also saved if you change the settings and then wait for the OSD menu to disappear.
  • Page 38 Icon Menu and Description Submenus Brightness/Contrast Use this menu to activate Brightness/Contrast adjustment. Brightness Brightness adjusts the luminance of the backlight. Use the button to increase brightness and push the button to decrease brightness (min 0 ~ max 100). NOTE: Manual adjustment of Brightness is disabled when Energy Smart or Dynamic Contrast is switched On.
  • Page 39 Scan Sources Press to select Scan Sources, the monitor auto detects either the DVI-D input or DislpayPort input or Mini DislpayPort input or HDMI input. DVI-D Select DVI-D input when you are using the Digital (DVI) connector. Press the to select the DVI input source. DisplayPort Select DisplayPort input when you are using the DisplayPort (DP) connector.
  • Page 40 Input Color Format Allows you to set the video input mode to: RGB: Select this option if your monitor is connected to a computer or DVD player using the DVI cable. YPbPr: Select this option if your monitor is connected to a DVD player by YPbPr to DVI cable; or if the DVD color output setting is not RGB.
  • Page 41 Gamma Allows you to set the Gamma to PC or MAC.
  • Page 42 Preset Modes When you select Preset Modes, you can choose Standard, Multimedia, Movie, Game, Paper, Color Temp., Color Space or Custom Color from the list.
  • Page 44 Standard: Loads the monitor's default color settings. This is the default preset mode. Multimedia: Loads color settings ideal for multimedia applications. Movie: Loads color settings ideal for most movie applications. Game: Loads color settings ideal for most gaming applications. SVE is disabled in Game mode. Paper: Loads brightness and sharpness settings ideal for viewing text.
  • Page 46 CAL1 / CAL2: User calibrated preset mode using Dell Ultrasharp Color Calibration Software or other Dell approved software. Dell Ultrasharp Color Calibration Software works with the X-rite colorimeter i1Display Pro. The i1Display Pro can be purchased from the Dell Electronics,Software and Accessories website.
  • Page 47 NOTE: Factory Reset will remove all calibrated data in CAL1 and CAL2. Custom Color: Allows you to manually adjust the color settings. Press the buttons to adjust the three colors (R, G, B) values and create your own preset color mode. Use the keys to select the Gain, Offset, Hue, Saturation.
  • Page 48 Aspect Ratio Adjust the image ratio to Wide 16:10, 16:9, Auto Resize, 4:3 or 1:1. Sharpness to adjust the sharpness from '0' to '100'. This feature can make the image look sharper or softer. Use Noise Reduction Improve the motion picture quality by reducing noise on image edge. Dynamic Contrast Dynamic Contrast adjusts the contrast ratio to 2,000,000 : 1.
  • Page 49 Ensure that your Graphics Card can support these features before selecting DP1.2. Wrong settings may result in blank screen. Some Graphics Cards do not support MCCS(Monitor Control Command Set) at DP1.2. In these cases, DDM (Dell Display Manager) may not run.
  • Page 50 PIP/PBP submenu when PIP/PBP Off...
  • Page 51 PIP Mode There are three modes: Picture in Picture (PIP) and Picture by Picture (PBP) and Off. to browse and to select "Off", "PIP" or "PBP". Size Select PIP window size. to browse and to select "Small" or "Large". Position Select PIP window position.
  • Page 52 (or back) will automatically trigger the OSD to be rotated accordingly. If Dell Display Manager (DDM) is installed and with suitable PC graphics card, the screen content will also be rotated accordingly. Select Auto Rotate to Off to disable this feature.
  • Page 53 Smart is turned “off”. NOTE: Under Energy Smart mode, the energy usage bar will decrease when transitioning from bright scenes to darker scenes. The energy usage bar will increase when transitioning from dark scenes to bright scenes. Menu Location Select OSD Menu window position. Power Save Audio To turn On or Off Audio Power during Power Save mode.
  • Page 54 Factory Reset Reset all OSD settings to the factory preset values. Personalize User can select from "Preset Modes", "Brightness/Contrast", "Input Source", "Aspect Ratio", "PIP Mode" and set as shortcut key.
  • Page 56 OSD Warning Messagess When the Energy Smart or Dynamic Contrast feature is enabled (in these preset modes: Game or Movie), the manual brightness adjustment is disabled. When the monitor does not support a particular resolution mode you will see the following message: This means that the monitor cannot synchronize with the signal that it is receiving from the computer.
  • Page 57 When monitor enters Power Save mode, the following message appears: Activate the computer and wake up the monitor to gain access to the If you press any button other than the power button one of the following messages will appear depending on the selected input: DVI-D/DP/Mini DP/HDMI input When Uniformity Compensation is set to “Calibrated”, the manual brightness / contrast adjustment is disabled.
  • Page 58 If either DVI-D/DisplayPort/mini DisplayPort/HDMI input is selected but corresponding DVI-D/DisplayPort/mini DisplayPort/HDMI cables is not connected, a floating dialog box as shown below appears. Solving Problems for more information.

  • Page 59: Setting The Maximum Resolution

    If you do not see 2560 x 1600 as an option, you may need to update your graphics driver. Depending on your computer, complete one of the following procedures: If you have a Dell desktop or portable computer: Go to support.dell.com, enter your service tag, and download the latest driver for your graphics card. If you are using a non-Dell computer (portable or desktop): Go to the support site for your computer and download the latest graphic drivers.
  • Page 60 Using the Dell Soundbar AX510/AX510PA only (Optional) The Soundbar has an On/Off power and rotary volume control to adjust the overall sound system, a LED indication, and two audio headset jacks. Attach feature Power indicator Headphone jacks Power/Volume control...

  • Page 61: Using The Tilt, Swivel, And Vertical Extension

    Using the Tilt, Swivel, and Vertical Extension NOTE: This is applicable for a monitor with a stand. When any other stand is bought, please refer to the respective stand setup guide for set up instructions. Tilt, Swivel Vertical Extension NOTE: With the built-in stand, you can tilt the monitor for the most comfortable viewing angle.

  • Page 62: Troubleshooting

    Back to Contents Page Troubleshooting Dell™ U3014 Flat Panel Monitor User's Guide Self-Test Built-in Diagnostics Common Problems Product Specific Problems Universal Serial Bus Specific Problems Dell Soundbar Problems Troubleshooting the Card Reader WARNING: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the Safety Instructions.

  • Page 63: Built-In Diagnostics

    4. This box also appears during normal system operation if the video cable becomes disconnected or damaged. 5. Turn Off your monitor and reconnect the video cable; then turn On both your computer and the monitor. If your monitor screen remains blank after you use the previous procedure, check your video controller and computer, because your monitor is functioning properly. Built-in Diagnostics Your monitor has a built-in diagnostic tool that helps you determine if the screen abnormality you are experiencing is an inherent problem with your monitor, or with your computer and video card.

  • Page 64: Common Problems

    LCD screen has spots Cycle power On-Off. Pixel that is permanently Off is a natural defect that can occur in LCD technology. For more information on Dell Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy, see Dell Support site at: www.dell.com/support/monitors. Stuck-on Pixels LCD screen has bright spots Cycle power On-Off.
  • Page 65 Safety Related Issues Visible signs of smoke or sparks Do not perform any troubleshooting steps. Contact Dell immediately. Intermittent Problems Monitor malfunctions On & Off Ensure that the video cable connecting the monitor to the computer is connected properly and is secure.

  • Page 66: Product Specific Problems

    Product Specific Problems Specific Symptoms What You Experience Possible Solutions Screen image is too small Image is centered on screen, but does Check the Scaling Ratio setting in Image Setting OSD. not fill entire viewing area Reset the monitor to Factory Settings. Cannot adjust the monitor with the OSD does not appear on the screen Turn Off the monitor, unplug the power cord, plug back, and then turn on the monitor.

  • Page 67: Dell™ Soundbar Problems

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

  • Page 68: Troubleshooting The Card Reader

    Troubleshooting the Card Reader CAUTION: Do not remove the device while reading or writing media. Doing so may cause loss of data or malfunction in the media. Problem Cause Solution Conflict with network drive letter. A. Right-click My Computer on the desktop, and then ®...

  • Page 69: Fcc Notices (U.s. Only) And Other Regulatory Information

    If you do not have an active Internet connection, you can find contact information on your purchase invoice, packing slip, bill, or Dell product catalog. Dell provides several online and telephone-based support and service options. Availability varies by country and product, and some services may not be available in your area.

  • Page 70: Setting Up Your Monitor

    2. After installing the drivers for your Graphics Adapter, attempt to set the resolution to 2560 x 1600 again. NOTE: If you are unable to set the resolution to 2560 x 1600, please contact Dell™ to inquire about a Graphics Adapter that supports these resolutions.

  • Page 71: If You Have A Non Dell™ Desktop, Portable Computer, Or Graphics Card

    Back to Contents Page Setting Up Your Monitor Dell™ U3014 Flat Panel Monitor If you have a non Dell™ desktop, portable computer, or graphics card ® ® ® ® In Windows Vista , Windows 7 or Windows 8 / Windows 8.1:...

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