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... 6 Product features 8 Identifying parts and controls 9 Front view 9 Back view 10 Side view 11 Bottom view 12 Monitor specifications 13 Resolution specifications 14 Supported video modes 15 Preset display modes 15 MST Multi-Stream Transport (MST) Modes 16 Electrical... specifications 16 Physical characteristics 17 Environmental characteristics 18 Power management modes 19 Plug and play capability 25 LCD monitor quality and pixel policy 25 Maintenance guidelines 25 Cleaning your monitor 25 Setting up the monitor 26 Attaching the stand 26 │ 3
... 6 Product features 8 Identifying parts and controls 9 Front view 9 Back view 10 Side view 11 Bottom view 12 Monitor specifications 13 Resolution specifications 14 Supported video modes 15 Preset display modes 15 MST Multi-Stream Transport (MST) Modes 16 Electrical... specifications 16 Physical characteristics 17 Environmental characteristics 18 Power management modes 19 Plug and play capability 25 LCD monitor quality and pixel policy 25 Maintenance guidelines 25 Cleaning your monitor 25 Setting up the monitor 26 Attaching the stand 26 │ 3
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... USB-C Multi-Stream Transport (MST) function 30 Organizing cables 31 Removing the stand 32 Wall mounting (optional 33 Operating your monitor 34 Power on the monitor 34 USB-C charging options 35 Using the control buttons 35 OSD controls 36 Using the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu 37 ...37 Menu and Power button lock 48 OSD warning messages 50 Setting up your monitor 53 Setting the maximum resolution 53 If you have a Dell desktop or a Dell portable computer with internet access 53 If you have a non Dell desktop, portable computer, or graphics card 54 Using the tilt, swivel, and...
... USB-C Multi-Stream Transport (MST) function 30 Organizing cables 31 Removing the stand 32 Wall mounting (optional 33 Operating your monitor 34 Power on the monitor 34 USB-C charging options 35 Using the control buttons 35 OSD controls 36 Using the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu 37 ...37 Menu and Power button lock 48 OSD warning messages 50 Setting up your monitor 53 Setting the maximum resolution 53 If you have a Dell desktop or a Dell portable computer with internet access 53 If you have a non Dell desktop, portable computer, or graphics card 54 Using the tilt, swivel, and...
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Vertical Extension 55 Rotating the Monitor 56 Troubleshooting 58 Self-Test 58 Built-in diagnostics 60 Common problems 62 Product-specific problems 65 Appendix 67 Safety Instructions 67 FCC notices (U.S. Only) and other regulatory information 67 Contacting Dell 68 │ 5
Vertical Extension 55 Rotating the Monitor 56 Troubleshooting 58 Self-Test 58 Built-in diagnostics 60 Common problems 62 Product-specific problems 65 Appendix 67 Safety Instructions 67 FCC notices (U.S. Only) and other regulatory information 67 Contacting Dell 68 │ 5
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Ensure that you have received all the components and see Contacting Dell for more information if something is missing. Some features or media may not be optional and may be available in certain countries. Monitor Stand riser Stand base Power cable (varies by countries) 6 │ About your monitor. NOTE: Some items may not ship with the components shown below. About your monitor Package contents Your monitor ships with your monitor
Ensure that you have received all the components and see Contacting Dell for more information if something is missing. Some features or media may not be optional and may be available in certain countries. Monitor Stand riser Stand base Power cable (varies by countries) 6 │ About your monitor. NOTE: Some items may not ship with the components shown below. About your monitor Package contents Your monitor ships with your monitor
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DP 1.2 cable USB Type-C cable (C to C) Cable Tie ∞∞Quick Setup Guide ∞∞Safety and Regulatory Information About your monitor │ 7
DP 1.2 cable USB Type-C cable (C to C) Cable Tie ∞∞Quick Setup Guide ∞∞Safety and Regulatory Information About your monitor │ 7
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... lock slot. ∞∞Stand lock. ∞∞Capability to switch from the monitor may cause damage to the eyes, including eye fatigue, digital eye strain, and so on. Product features The Dell P2720DC monitor has an active matrix, Thin-Film Transistor (TFT), Liquid Crystal Display (LCD), anti...-static, and LED backlight. The monitor features include: ∞∞68.47 cm (27.0 in the sleep mode. ...
... lock slot. ∞∞Stand lock. ∞∞Capability to switch from the monitor may cause damage to the eyes, including eye fatigue, digital eye strain, and so on. Product features The Dell P2720DC monitor has an active matrix, Thin-Film Transistor (TFT), Liquid Crystal Display (LCD), anti...-static, and LED backlight. The monitor features include: ∞∞68.47 cm (27.0 in the sleep mode. ...
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Identifying parts and controls Front view 1 2 Control buttons Label Description 1 Function buttons 2 Power On/Off button Use Use the function buttons to adjust items in the OSD menu. (For more information, see Using the control buttons) Use the power button to turn the monitor On and Off. About your monitor │ 9
Identifying parts and controls Front view 1 2 Control buttons Label Description 1 Function buttons 2 Power On/Off button Use Use the function buttons to adjust items in the OSD menu. (For more information, see Using the control buttons) Use the power button to turn the monitor On and Off. About your monitor │ 9
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... operaƟon liiteƩävä suojakoskeƫmilla varusteƩuun pistorasiaan. Apparaten skall anslutas Ɵll jordat uƩag. Back view 1 2 3 4 5 DELL P2720DC Flat Panel Monitor /Monitor Plano Panel /Moniteur écran plat Model No. /Modelo /N°de modelo /ර㲏: P2720DCc Input RaƟng /Entrade /Daya Tegangan100-240V...
... operaƟon liiteƩävä suojakoskeƫmilla varusteƩuun pistorasiaan. Apparaten skall anslutas Ɵll jordat uƩag. Back view 1 2 3 4 5 DELL P2720DC Flat Panel Monitor /Monitor Plano Panel /Moniteur écran plat Model No. /Modelo /N°de modelo /ර㲏: P2720DCc Input RaƟng /Entrade /Daya Tegangan100-240V...
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NOTE: You can only use this port after you have connected the USB Type-C cable to the computer and USB Type-C port on the monitor. About your USB device. Side view 1 Label Description 1 USB 3.0 downstream port x 2 Use Connect your monitor │ 11
NOTE: You can only use this port after you have connected the USB Type-C cable to the computer and USB Type-C port on the monitor. About your USB device. Side view 1 Label Description 1 USB 3.0 downstream port x 2 Use Connect your monitor │ 11
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... x 6 mm screw (screw not included). 4 HDMI port Connect your computer with HDMI cable. 5 DisplayPort (in the MST chain. DP 1.1 monitor can attach the monitor to instruction on Display Port™ 1.2 alternate mode. NOTE: Remove the rubber plug when use DP out port. 7 USB Type-C port You... can only be connected as below: support data transmission speed up to get the monitor experience as the last monitor in ) Connect your computer with DisplayPort cable (shipped with your monitor NOTE: USB Type-C is not supported on versions of Windows prior to Windows 10. 12 ...
... x 6 mm screw (screw not included). 4 HDMI port Connect your computer with HDMI cable. 5 DisplayPort (in the MST chain. DP 1.1 monitor can attach the monitor to instruction on Display Port™ 1.2 alternate mode. NOTE: Remove the rubber plug when use DP out port. 7 USB Type-C port You... can only be connected as below: support data transmission speed up to get the monitor experience as the last monitor in ) Connect your computer with DisplayPort cable (shipped with your monitor NOTE: USB Type-C is not supported on versions of Windows prior to Windows 10. 12 ...
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Monitor specifications Model Screen type Panel type Viewable image Diagonal Horizontal, Active Area Vertical, Active Area Area Pixel pitch Pixel per inch (PPI) Viewing angle Horizontal Vertical Luminance output Contrast ratio Faceplate coating Backlight Response time (Gray to Gray) Color depth Color gamut P2720DC ... (typical) 178° (typical) 350 cd/m² (typical) 1000 to the computer and USB Type-C port on the monitor. 8 USB 2.0 downstream ports x 2 Connect your monitor │ 13 NOTE: You can only use this port after you have connected the USB Type-C cable to 1 (typical)...
Monitor specifications Model Screen type Panel type Viewable image Diagonal Horizontal, Active Area Vertical, Active Area Area Pixel pitch Pixel per inch (PPI) Viewing angle Horizontal Vertical Luminance output Contrast ratio Faceplate coating Backlight Response time (Gray to Gray) Color depth Color gamut P2720DC ... (typical) 178° (typical) 350 cd/m² (typical) 1000 to the computer and USB Type-C port on the monitor. 8 USB 2.0 downstream ports x 2 Connect your monitor │ 13 NOTE: You can only use this port after you have connected the USB Type-C cable to 1 (typical)...
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... x USB 2.0 port - Bottom Bezel width (edge of monitor to active area) Top 7.4 mm Left/Right 7.4 mm Bottom Adjustability Height adjustable stand 21.1 mm 130 mm Tilt -5° to 21° Swivel -45° to 45° Pivot Dell display manager compatibility Security -90° to 90° Easy... Arrange and other key features Security-lock slot (cable lock optional purchase) Resolution specifications Model Horizontal scan range Vertical scan range Maximum preset resolution P2720DC 29 kHz to 113 ...
... x USB 2.0 port - Bottom Bezel width (edge of monitor to active area) Top 7.4 mm Left/Right 7.4 mm Bottom Adjustability Height adjustable stand 21.1 mm 130 mm Tilt -5° to 21° Swivel -45° to 45° Pivot Dell display manager compatibility Security -90° to 90° Easy... Arrange and other key features Security-lock slot (cable lock optional purchase) Resolution specifications Model Horizontal scan range Vertical scan range Maximum preset resolution P2720DC 29 kHz to 113 ...
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... can be supported 2560 x 1440/60 Hz 2 N OTE: Maximum external monitor resolution supported is 2560 x 1440 60Hz only. Electrical specifications Model Video input signals AC input voltage/ frequency/current Inrush current P2720DC HDMI 1.4, 600 mV for each differential line, 100 ohm input impedance per differential pair DP 1.2, 600 mV for each differential... Hz or 60 Hz ± 3 Hz / 2.5 A (typical) 120 V: 30 A (Max.) at 0 °C (cold start) 240 V: 60 A (Max.) at 0 °C (cold start) 16 │ About your monitor
... can be supported 2560 x 1440/60 Hz 2 N OTE: Maximum external monitor resolution supported is 2560 x 1440 60Hz only. Electrical specifications Model Video input signals AC input voltage/ frequency/current Inrush current P2720DC HDMI 1.4, 600 mV for each differential line, 100 ohm input impedance per differential pair DP 1.2, 600 mV for each differential... Hz or 60 Hz ± 3 Hz / 2.5 A (typical) 120 V: 30 A (Max.) at 0 °C (cold start) 240 V: 60 A (Max.) at 0 °C (cold start) 16 │ About your monitor
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Physical characteristics Model P2720DC Signal cable type Dimensions (with stand) ∞∞Digital: DP, 20 pins ∞∞Digital: USB Type-C, 24 pins Height (extended) 525.3 mm (20.68 ... assembly (no cables) 4.97 kg (10.96 lb) Weight of stand assembly 1.85 kg (4.08 lb) Front-frame gloss Black frame 2-4 gloss units About your monitor │ 17
Physical characteristics Model P2720DC Signal cable type Dimensions (with stand) ∞∞Digital: DP, 20 pins ∞∞Digital: USB Type-C, 24 pins Height (extended) 525.3 mm (20.68 ... assembly (no cables) 4.97 kg (10.96 lb) Weight of stand assembly 1.85 kg (4.08 lb) Front-frame gloss Black frame 2-4 gloss units About your monitor │ 17
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... ft) Thermal dissipation ∞∞444.60 BTU/hour (maximum) ∞∞83.79 BTU/hour (typical) 18 │ About your monitor See www.epeat.net for registration status by country. ∞∞TCO-certified display. ∞∞ RoHS-compliant ∞∞BFR/PVC free... panel only ∞∞Energy Gauge shows the energy level being consumed by country. EPEAT registration varies by the monitor in real time. Environmental characteristics Model P2720DC Compliant Standards ∞∞ENERGY STAR certified monitor ∞∞EPEAT registered where applicable.
... ft) Thermal dissipation ∞∞444.60 BTU/hour (maximum) ∞∞83.79 BTU/hour (typical) 18 │ About your monitor See www.epeat.net for registration status by country. ∞∞TCO-certified display. ∞∞ RoHS-compliant ∞∞BFR/PVC free... panel only ∞∞Energy Gauge shows the energy level being consumed by country. EPEAT registration varies by the monitor in real time. Environmental characteristics Model P2720DC Compliant Standards ∞∞ENERGY STAR certified monitor ∞∞EPEAT registered where applicable.
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... be achieved by disconnecting the power cable from the keyboard, mouse or other input devices, the monitor automatically resumes functioning. If the computer detects input from the monitor. Blanked - Inactive - Your product may perform differently, depending on no obligation to accuracy or... information. Power management modes If you ordered and shall have VESA's DPM compliance display card or software installed in your monitor │ 19 This is expressed or implied. VESA Modes Normal operation Horizontal Vertical Sync Sync Active Active Video Active Power...
... be achieved by disconnecting the power cable from the keyboard, mouse or other input devices, the monitor automatically resumes functioning. If the computer detects input from the monitor. Blanked - Inactive - Your product may perform differently, depending on no obligation to accuracy or... information. Power management modes If you ordered and shall have VESA's DPM compliance display card or software installed in your monitor │ 19 This is expressed or implied. VESA Modes Normal operation Horizontal Vertical Sync Sync Active Active Video Active Power...
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TEC: Total energy consumption in KWh as defined in Energy Star 8.0 version. This product qualifies for ENERGY STAR in the factory default settings which can be restored by "Factory Reset" function in Energy Star 8.0 version. 20 │ About your monitor N OTE: This monitor is ENERGY STAR certified. Changing the factory default settings or enabling other features may increase power consumption that could exceed the ENERGY STAR specified limit. N OTE: PON: Power consumption of On Mode as defined in the OSD menu.
TEC: Total energy consumption in KWh as defined in Energy Star 8.0 version. This product qualifies for ENERGY STAR in the factory default settings which can be restored by "Factory Reset" function in Energy Star 8.0 version. 20 │ About your monitor N OTE: This monitor is ENERGY STAR certified. Changing the factory default settings or enabling other features may increase power consumption that could exceed the ENERGY STAR specified limit. N OTE: PON: Power consumption of On Mode as defined in the OSD menu.
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DisplayPort connector Pin Number 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 20-pin Side of the Connected Signal Cable ML0 (p) GND ML0 (n) ML1 (p) GND ML1 (n) ML2 (p) GND ML2 (n) ML3 (p) GND ML3 (n) GND GND AUX (p) GND AUX (n) Hot Plug Detect Re-PWR +3.3 V DP_PWR About your monitor │ 21
DisplayPort connector Pin Number 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 20-pin Side of the Connected Signal Cable ML0 (p) GND ML0 (n) ML1 (p) GND ML1 (n) ML2 (p) GND ML2 (n) ML3 (p) GND ML3 (n) GND GND AUX (p) GND AUX (n) Hot Plug Detect Re-PWR +3.3 V DP_PWR About your monitor │ 21
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USB Type-C connector Pin Signal Pin A1 GND B12 A2 SSTXp1 B11 A3 SSTXn1 B10 A4 VBUS B9 A5 CC1 B8 A6 Dp1 B7 A7 Dn1 B6 A8 SBU1 B5 A9 VBUS B4 A10 SSRXn2 B3 A10 SSRXp2 B2 A12 GND B1 22 │ About your monitor Signal GND SSTXp1 SSTXn1 VBUS SBU2 Dn1 Dp1 CC2 VBUS SSRXp2 SSRXp2 GND
USB Type-C connector Pin Signal Pin A1 GND B12 A2 SSTXp1 B11 A3 SSTXn1 B10 A4 VBUS B9 A5 CC1 B8 A6 Dp1 B7 A7 Dn1 B6 A8 SBU1 B5 A9 VBUS B4 A10 SSRXn2 B3 A10 SSRXp2 B2 A12 GND B1 22 │ About your monitor Signal GND SSTXp1 SSTXn1 VBUS SBU2 Dn1 Dp1 CC2 VBUS SSRXp2 SSRXp2 GND
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Universal serial bus (USB) interface This section gives you information about the USB ports that are available on the monitor. Transfer Speed Super-speed Data Rate 5 Gbps Power Consumption* 4.5 W (Max, each port) High speed 480 Mbps 4.5 W (Max, each port) Full speed 12 Mbps 4.5 W (Max, each ... port) 2.5 W (Max, each port) 2.5 W (Max, each port) USB 3.0 downstream connector Pin Number 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 9-pin Side of the Connector VCC DD+ GND SSRXSSRX+ GND SSTXSSTX+ About your monitor │ 23 NOTE: This monitor is Super-Speed USB 3.0 and High-Speed USB 2.0 compatible.
Universal serial bus (USB) interface This section gives you information about the USB ports that are available on the monitor. Transfer Speed Super-speed Data Rate 5 Gbps Power Consumption* 4.5 W (Max, each port) High speed 480 Mbps 4.5 W (Max, each port) Full speed 12 Mbps 4.5 W (Max, each ... port) 2.5 W (Max, each port) 2.5 W (Max, each port) USB 3.0 downstream connector Pin Number 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 9-pin Side of the Connector VCC DD+ GND SSRXSSRX+ GND SSTXSSTX+ About your monitor │ 23 NOTE: This monitor is Super-Speed USB 3.0 and High-Speed USB 2.0 compatible.