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.... This helps prevent significant color inconsistency or inaccuracy when content is displayed onscreen. HDMI DP USB Type-C 5 6 © 2020 Dell Inc. Dell UltraSharp U2720Q/U2720QM 3 1 U2720QM U2720Q USB Type-C USB Type-C HDMI DP (C-C) (C-A) U2720Q Color Calibration Factory Report Every Dell U2720Q is shipped incorporating pre-tuned standard mode(sRGB) with and for your reference as...
.... This helps prevent significant color inconsistency or inaccuracy when content is displayed onscreen. HDMI DP USB Type-C 5 6 © 2020 Dell Inc. Dell UltraSharp U2720Q/U2720QM 3 1 U2720QM U2720Q USB Type-C USB Type-C HDMI DP (C-C) (C-A) U2720Q Color Calibration Factory Report Every Dell U2720Q is shipped incorporating pre-tuned standard mode(sRGB) with and for your reference as...
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or its subsidiaries. NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of their respective owners. 2020 - 01 Rev. Copyright © 2020 Dell Inc. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates potential damage to hardware or loss of data if instructions are trademarks of Dell Inc. WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. or its subsidiaries. All rights reserved. Dell, EMC, and other trademarks are not followed. Other trademarks may be trademarks of your computer. A00
or its subsidiaries. NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of their respective owners. 2020 - 01 Rev. Copyright © 2020 Dell Inc. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates potential damage to hardware or loss of data if instructions are trademarks of Dell Inc. WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. or its subsidiaries. All rights reserved. Dell, EMC, and other trademarks are not followed. Other trademarks may be trademarks of your computer. A00
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Contents About Your Monitor 5 Package Contents 5 Product Features 6 Identifying Parts and Controls 7 Monitor Specifications 10 Plug-and-Play 20 LCD Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy 20 Setting Up the Monitor 21 Attaching the Stand 21 Using the Tilt, Swivel, and Vertical Extension 24 Adjusting the Rotation Display Settings of Your System 25 Connecting Your Monitor 26 Requirements to view or play HDR content 28 Organizing Your Cables 29 Removing the Monitor Stand 29 Wall Mounting (Optional 30 Operating the Monitor 31 Turning on the Monitor 31 Using the Front Panel Controls 31 ...
Contents About Your Monitor 5 Package Contents 5 Product Features 6 Identifying Parts and Controls 7 Monitor Specifications 10 Plug-and-Play 20 LCD Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy 20 Setting Up the Monitor 21 Attaching the Stand 21 Using the Tilt, Swivel, and Vertical Extension 24 Adjusting the Rotation Display Settings of Your System 25 Connecting Your Monitor 26 Requirements to view or play HDR content 28 Organizing Your Cables 29 Removing the Monitor Stand 29 Wall Mounting (Optional 30 Operating the Monitor 31 Turning on the Monitor 31 Using the Front Panel Controls 31 ...
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only) and Other Regulatory Information 58 Contacting Dell 58 Setting Up Your Monitor 59 Maintenance Guidelines 61 4 | Contents Using the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu 36 Troubleshooting 51 Self-Test 51 Built-in Diagnostics 53 Common Problems 54 Product Specific Problems 56 Appendix 58 Safety Instructions 58 FCC Notices (U.S.
only) and Other Regulatory Information 58 Contacting Dell 58 Setting Up Your Monitor 59 Maintenance Guidelines 61 4 | Contents Using the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu 36 Troubleshooting 51 Self-Test 51 Built-in Diagnostics 53 Common Problems 54 Product Specific Problems 56 Appendix 58 Safety Instructions 58 FCC Notices (U.S.
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Some features or media may not ship with the components shown below. About Your Monitor Package Contents Your monitor ships with your monitor. Make sure that you have received all the components and contact Dell if something is missing. NOTE: Some items may be optional and may not be available in certain countries. Monitor Stand riser Stand base Power cable (varies by country) USB Type-C cable (C to C) About Your Monitor | 5
Some features or media may not ship with the components shown below. About Your Monitor Package Contents Your monitor ships with your monitor. Make sure that you have received all the components and contact Dell if something is missing. NOTE: Some items may be optional and may not be available in certain countries. Monitor Stand riser Stand base Power cable (varies by country) USB Type-C cable (C to C) About Your Monitor | 5
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...; 2 Gray-Scale Tracking Gamma Note: Calibrations were done according to DP, U2720Q only) HDMI cable (U2720QM only) U2720Q Color Calibration Factory Report Every Dell U2720Q is provided only with and for lower resolutions. • Wide viewing angles with 99% sRGB color...duplicate. • Quick Setup Guide • Safety, Environmental, and Regulatory Information • Factory Calibration Report Product Features The Dell UltraSharp U2720Q/U2720QM monitor has an active matrix, thinfilm transistor (TFT), liquid crystal display (LCD), and LED backlight. The monitor features include...
...; 2 Gray-Scale Tracking Gamma Note: Calibrations were done according to DP, U2720Q only) HDMI cable (U2720QM only) U2720Q Color Calibration Factory Report Every Dell U2720Q is provided only with and for lower resolutions. • Wide viewing angles with 99% sRGB color...duplicate. • Quick Setup Guide • Safety, Environmental, and Regulatory Information • Factory Calibration Report Product Features The Dell UltraSharp U2720Q/U2720QM monitor has an active matrix, thinfilm transistor (TFT), liquid crystal display (LCD), and LED backlight. The monitor features include...
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Identifying Parts and Controls Front view 1 2 Label 1 2 Description Function buttons (For more information, see Operating the Monitor) Power on/off button (with LED indicator) About Your Monitor | 7
Identifying Parts and Controls Front view 1 2 Label 1 2 Description Function buttons (For more information, see Operating the Monitor) Power on/off button (with LED indicator) About Your Monitor | 7
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... Lists the regulatory approvals. 3 Stand release button Release stand from monitor. 4 Barcode, serial number, and Service Refer to this label if you need to contact Dell Tag label for technical support. 5 Cable management slot Use to organize cables by placing them through the slot. Back View 1 2 3 5 4 Label Description Use 1 VESA mounting...
... Lists the regulatory approvals. 3 Stand release button Release stand from monitor. 4 Barcode, serial number, and Service Refer to this label if you need to contact Dell Tag label for technical support. 5 Cable management slot Use to organize cables by placing them through the slot. Back View 1 2 3 5 4 Label Description Use 1 VESA mounting...
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Bottom View 8 1 2 3 4 56 7 Label Description Use 1 AC power port To connect the monitor power cable. 2 Security lock slot Secures monitor with security cable lock (sold separately). 3 HDMI port Connect your computer with HDMI cable. 4 DP port Connect your computer with DP 1.4 support the maximum resolution of 3840 x 2160 at 60 Hz, PD 20 V/4.5 A, 15 V/3 A, 9 V/3 A, 5 V/3 A. NOTE: The audio line-out port does not support headphones. 7 USB downstream Connect your computer using a M3 x 6 mm screw (screw not included). Only supports 2-channel audio. NOTE: USB Type-C is not ...
Bottom View 8 1 2 3 4 56 7 Label Description Use 1 AC power port To connect the monitor power cable. 2 Security lock slot Secures monitor with security cable lock (sold separately). 3 HDMI port Connect your computer with HDMI cable. 4 DP port Connect your computer with DP 1.4 support the maximum resolution of 3840 x 2160 at 60 Hz, PD 20 V/4.5 A, 15 V/3 A, 9 V/3 A, 5 V/3 A. NOTE: The audio line-out port does not support headphones. 7 USB downstream Connect your computer using a M3 x 6 mm screw (screw not included). Only supports 2-channel audio. NOTE: USB Type-C is not ...
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Monitor Specifications Screen type Active matrix - TFT LCD Panel Type In-plane switching Technology Aspect ratio 16:9 Viewable image dimensions Diagonal 68.47 cm (27 in.) Active Area Horizontal 596.74 mm (23.49 in.) Vertical 335.66 mm (13.21 in.) Area 200301.7 mm2 (310.47 in.2) Pixel pitch 0.1554 mm x 0.1554 mm Pixel per inch (PPI) 163 Viewing angle Horizontal 178° (typical) Vertical 178° (typical) Brightness 350 cd/m² (typical) Contrast ratio 1300 to 1 (typical) Display screen coating Anti-glare treatment of the front polarizer (3H) hard coating...
Monitor Specifications Screen type Active matrix - TFT LCD Panel Type In-plane switching Technology Aspect ratio 16:9 Viewable image dimensions Diagonal 68.47 cm (27 in.) Active Area Horizontal 596.74 mm (23.49 in.) Vertical 335.66 mm (13.21 in.) Area 200301.7 mm2 (310.47 in.2) Pixel pitch 0.1554 mm x 0.1554 mm Pixel per inch (PPI) 163 Viewing angle Horizontal 178° (typical) Vertical 178° (typical) Brightness 350 cd/m² (typical) Contrast ratio 1300 to 1 (typical) Display screen coating Anti-glare treatment of the front polarizer (3H) hard coating...
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... 7.3 mm (Top) to active area) 7.3 mm (Left/Right) 9 mm (Bottom) Adjustability Height adjustable stand 130 mm Tilt -5° to 21° Swivel Pivot Cable management Dell Display Manager (DDM) Compatibility Security -45° to 45° -90° to 90° Yes Easy Arrange and other key features Security lock slot...
... 7.3 mm (Top) to active area) 7.3 mm (Left/Right) 9 mm (Bottom) Adjustability Height adjustable stand 130 mm Tilt -5° to 21° Swivel Pivot Cable management Dell Display Manager (DDM) Compatibility Security -45° to 45° -90° to 90° Yes Easy Arrange and other key features Security lock slot...
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... connector x 3 (Port with battery icon supports BC 1.2.) • USB 3.0 Type-C downstream port connector x 1 (Port with icon supports 3 A) DP to DP 1.8 M cable (U2720Q only) HDMI 1.8 M cable (U2720QM only) USB Type-C (C to C) 1.0 M cable USB Type-C (C to A) 1.8 M cable 525.2 mm (20.68 in.) 395.2 mm (15.56 in.) 611.3 mm (24.07 in.) 185...
... connector x 3 (Port with battery icon supports BC 1.2.) • USB 3.0 Type-C downstream port connector x 1 (Port with icon supports 3 A) DP to DP 1.8 M cable (U2720Q only) HDMI 1.8 M cable (U2720QM only) USB Type-C (C to C) 1.0 M cable USB Type-C (C to A) 1.8 M cable 525.2 mm (20.68 in.) 395.2 mm (15.56 in.) 611.3 mm (24.07 in.) 185...
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Depth Weight Weight with packaging Weight with stand assembly and cables Weight without stand assembly (For wall mount or VESA mount considerations - See www.epeat.net for the panel only Temperature Operating Non-operating 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F) -20 °C to 60 °C (-4 °F to 140 °F) Humidity Operating 10% to 80% (non-condensing) Non-operating 5% to 90% (non-condensing) Altitude Operating 5,000 m (16,404 ft) (maximum) Non-operating Thermal dissipation 12,192 m (40,000 ft) (maximum) 682.6 BTU/hour (maximum) 112.6 BTU/hour (typical) ...
Depth Weight Weight with packaging Weight with stand assembly and cables Weight without stand assembly (For wall mount or VESA mount considerations - See www.epeat.net for the panel only Temperature Operating Non-operating 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F) -20 °C to 60 °C (-4 °F to 140 °F) Humidity Operating 10% to 80% (non-condensing) Non-operating 5% to 90% (non-condensing) Altitude Operating 5,000 m (16,404 ft) (maximum) Non-operating Thermal dissipation 12,192 m (40,000 ft) (maximum) 682.6 BTU/hour (maximum) 112.6 BTU/hour (typical) ...
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... move the mouse or wake it up . If there is no display, press the monitor button again to accuracy or completeness is displayed: U2720Q U2720QM Dell UltraSharp 27 Monitor Dell UltraSharp 27 Monitor No DP signal from the keyboard, mouse, or other input devices, the monitor automatically resumes functioning. U2720Q No DP signal...
... move the mouse or wake it up . If there is no display, press the monitor button again to accuracy or completeness is displayed: U2720Q U2720QM Dell UltraSharp 27 Monitor Dell UltraSharp 27 Monitor No DP signal from the keyboard, mouse, or other input devices, the monitor automatically resumes functioning. U2720Q No DP signal...
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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. Changing the factory default settings or enabling other features may increase power consumption that could exceed the ENERGY STAR specified limit. TEC: Total energy consumption in kWh as defined in Energy Star 8.0 version. Pin Assignments DP port Pin number 20-pin side of the connected signal cable 1 ML3(n) 2 GND 3 ML3(p) 4 ML2(n) 5 GND 6 ML2(p) 7 ML1(n) 8 GND 9 ML1(p) 10 ML0(n) Pin number 20-pin side of On Mode as ...
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. Changing the factory default settings or enabling other features may increase power consumption that could exceed the ENERGY STAR specified limit. TEC: Total energy consumption in kWh as defined in Energy Star 8.0 version. Pin Assignments DP port Pin number 20-pin side of the connected signal cable 1 ML3(n) 2 GND 3 ML3(p) 4 ML2(n) 5 GND 6 ML2(p) 7 ML1(n) 8 GND 9 ML1(p) 10 ML0(n) Pin number 20-pin side of On Mode as ...
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HDMI port Pin number 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 19-pin side of Pin number 19-pin side of the connected signal cable the connected signal cable TMDS DATA 2+ 11 TMDS CLOCK SHIELD TMDS DATA 2 SHIELD 12 TMDS CLOCK- on device) TMDS DATA 1 SHIELD 15 DDC CLOCK (SCL) TMDS DATA 1- 16 DDC DATA (SDA) TMDS DATA 0+ 17 DDC/CEC Ground TMDS DATA 0 SHIELD 18 +5 V POWER TMDS DATA 0- 19 HOT PLUG DETECT TMDS CLOCK+ About Your Monitor | 17 TMDS DATA 2- 13 CEC TMDS DATA 1+ 14 Reserved (N.C.
HDMI port Pin number 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 19-pin side of Pin number 19-pin side of the connected signal cable the connected signal cable TMDS DATA 2+ 11 TMDS CLOCK SHIELD TMDS DATA 2 SHIELD 12 TMDS CLOCK- on device) TMDS DATA 1 SHIELD 15 DDC CLOCK (SCL) TMDS DATA 1- 16 DDC DATA (SDA) TMDS DATA 0+ 17 DDC/CEC Ground TMDS DATA 0 SHIELD 18 +5 V POWER TMDS DATA 0- 19 HOT PLUG DETECT TMDS CLOCK+ About Your Monitor | 17 TMDS DATA 2- 13 CEC TMDS DATA 1+ 14 Reserved (N.C.
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USB Type-C port Pin Signal A1 GND A2 SSTXp1 A3 SSTXn1 A4 VBUS A5 CC1 A6 Dp1 A7 Dn1 A8 SBU1 A9 VBUS A10 SSRXn2 A11 SSRXp2 A12 GND Pin Signal B12 GND B11 SSRXp1 B10 SSRXn1 B9 VBUS B8 SBU2 B7 Dn1 B6 Dp1 B5 CC2 B4 VBUS B3 SSTXn2 B2 SSTXp2 B1 GND 18 | About Your Monitor
USB Type-C port Pin Signal A1 GND A2 SSTXp1 A3 SSTXn1 A4 VBUS A5 CC1 A6 Dp1 A7 Dn1 A8 SBU1 A9 VBUS A10 SSRXn2 A11 SSRXp2 A12 GND Pin Signal B12 GND B11 SSRXp1 B10 SSRXn1 B9 VBUS B8 SBU2 B7 Dn1 B6 Dp1 B5 CC2 B4 VBUS B3 SSTXn2 B2 SSTXp2 B1 GND 18 | About Your Monitor
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up to 0.9 A on , the attached peripherals may take a few seconds to resume normal functionality. The USB Type-C downstream port with battery icon supports fast current charging capability if the device is disabled. If you information about the USB ports available on USB downstream port (port with battery icon) with 3 A compliance devices. Up to 3 A on or in , the USB ports can work normally, otherwise USB is BC 1.2 compatible. NOTE: The monitor's USB ports work only when the monitor is 3 A compatible. Pin number 6 7 8 9 Shell Signal StdA_SSRX+ GND_DRAIN ...
up to 0.9 A on , the attached peripherals may take a few seconds to resume normal functionality. The USB Type-C downstream port with battery icon supports fast current charging capability if the device is disabled. If you information about the USB ports available on USB downstream port (port with battery icon) with 3 A compliance devices. Up to 3 A on or in , the USB ports can work normally, otherwise USB is BC 1.2 compatible. NOTE: The monitor's USB ports work only when the monitor is 3 A compatible. Pin number 6 7 8 9 Shell Signal StdA_SSRX+ GND_DRAIN ...
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... monitor installations are hard to become fixed in any Plug-and-Play-compatible system. For more information about changing the monitor settings, see Dell support site at: www.dell.com/support/monitors. 20 | About Your Monitor For more information on LCD Monitor Pixel Policy, see Operating the Monitor. you can configure itself...
... monitor installations are hard to become fixed in any Plug-and-Play-compatible system. For more information about changing the monitor settings, see Dell support site at: www.dell.com/support/monitors. 20 | About Your Monitor For more information on LCD Monitor Pixel Policy, see Operating the Monitor. you can configure itself...
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NOTE: The procedure below is shipped from the factory. If you purchased any other stand, see the documentation shipped with the stand to the matching slot on the stand. 2 Insert the stand base blocks fully into the stand slot. 3 Lift the screw handle and turn the screw clockwise. 4 After fully tightening the screw, fold the screw handle flat within the recess. Setting Up the Monitor | 21 Setting Up the Monitor Attaching the Stand NOTE: The stand riser and stand base are detached when the monitor is applicable for the default stand. To attach the monitor stand: 1 Align the stand ...
NOTE: The procedure below is shipped from the factory. If you purchased any other stand, see the documentation shipped with the stand to the matching slot on the stand. 2 Insert the stand base blocks fully into the stand slot. 3 Lift the screw handle and turn the screw clockwise. 4 After fully tightening the screw, fold the screw handle flat within the recess. Setting Up the Monitor | 21 Setting Up the Monitor Attaching the Stand NOTE: The stand riser and stand base are detached when the monitor is applicable for the default stand. To attach the monitor stand: 1 Align the stand ...
