2407WFP Black Bar

Gackt · 21 Apr 2007 at 00:17

Well, I've just got my new Dell 2407WFP and have noticed a black bar down the right hand side. I have the resolution set to 1920x1200 in ATi Catalyst and in everything else I do.

I've tried using the monitor control panel thing to move the screen image or whatever to the right but the image just seems to move behind it.

I'm using a VGA cable with a DVI cable attached to the graphics card end; do I need to buy a proper DVI-D cable and have that in both the monitor and the graphics card?

I didn't notice it for a bit, but now it's slightly bothering me.

Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks.

EDIT: I've just noticed that there's one at the top of the screen too. And a smaller one at the bottonm. The left side is fine though.

fish99 · 21 Apr 2007 at 12:47

Since you're using VGA you'll need to use the auto adjust function, then the monitor should line up the image with the edges correctly. The setting is in the OSD somewhere I believe.

Didn't the screen come with a DVI lead then? Pretty sure they are supposed to.

Gackt · 21 Apr 2007 at 13:03

Yeah, there was one in there, just plugged it in, (there's no difference in visual quality as far as I can see) and that black bar is there. I've tried auto-adjusting, but that does nothing - even when there's no cable plugged in and it comes up with the "no xxxxx cable" screen that black bar is still there - as if that's not even part of the monitor screen :/

fish99 · 21 Apr 2007 at 19:15

That's odd. How wide are these bars then? Could you take a photo of them maybe?

Gackt · 21 Apr 2007 at 20:02

Can't get any pics - but I've tried drawing it in paint - the red lines are where the black bars are.

Borden · 21 Apr 2007 at 20:38

I think this is just down to the screen not being properly aligned behind the bezel and so the part of the panel that doesn't show any pixels is showing a bit too much on one side. So long as the image on the left of the screen isn't cut off by the bezel then i wouldn't worry about it. All of my past screens have been like this, although they were more centered, and so i think it's normal and just the fact that the bezel doesn't cover the panel enough.

Oblivion · 22 Apr 2007 at 00:07

http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=17705542

Same issue with mine mate, and i have seen many more screens the same... Its not a problem as the whole image is visible and none is "hidden" behind any "black bar"... as someone said its just the panel set to one side slightly more than the other... as so many other screens are like this i would say its normal.

Clarkey · 22 Apr 2007 at 12:34

this is an expensive monitor, I wouldn't accept that! Every screen i've had has had perfect alignment, I'd be very disappointed with that after spending £500 on it.

Gackt · 22 Apr 2007 at 12:54

Clarkey said:
this is an expensive monitor, I wouldn't accept that! Every screen i've had has had perfect alignment, I'd be very disappointed with that after spending £500 on it.

Yeah, I am a bit - but in a rather sadistic way, I'm glad I'm not the only one who has it :rolleyes:

Problem is, I would send it back, and get it replaced, but I had hassle with them trying to deliver it (had to go to the depot, I'm at Uni halls of residence) and I know it'd be impossible for them to pick it up for the next 6 weeks.

I guess I'll just have to get used to it, it's not a drastic problem, oh well.

Thanks all for your replies.

Oblivion · 22 Apr 2007 at 14:51

You could get it replaced, and end up with one exactly the same... or even with a dead pixel as well...

These monitors are meant to have a black boarder round the screen image anyway (of 1-2mm), i guess with these ones its just a bit uneven.

I am also unsure what to do... could get it replaced, but what do i say to them on the phone??? Probably sound like i'm sending it back with no real fault as the screen essentially works fine...

fish99 · 22 Apr 2007 at 21:10

Personally I would do some checks to see that every pixel is definitely visible. Not quite sure how to do that, maybe use photoshop to make a 1920*1200 wallpaper that's all black apart from a single white pixel line round the outside or something like that.

The LCD panel on my 2007WFP is nicely centered.

Oblivion · 22 Apr 2007 at 21:19

fish99 said:
Personally I would do some checks to see that every pixel is definitely visible. Not quite sure how to do that, maybe use photoshop to make a 1920*1200 wallpaper that's all black apart from a single white pixel line round the outside or something like that.

The LCD panel on my 2007WFP is nicely centered.

Good idea there mate, i just did that and i can confirm that EVERY pixel on all the edges are visible. The white line is completely visible the whole way round the screen.