Dell Monitor Stand D1918H

The Dell Monitor Stand is a high-quality stand designed for use with Dell monitors, offering a sleek and sturdy solution for holding your monitor at the perfect height and angle. With an estimated price of around $80 and a launch date of January 2021, this monitor stand is a great investment for any office or home workspace.

Detailed Specifications

Adjustable height and tilt for optimal viewing comfort
Cable management system to keep cords organized and out of sight
Comes in a sleek black finish to match most monitor designs
Compatible with most Dell monitors up to 34 inches
Sturdy construction holds up to 22 pounds

Monitor specifications

LCD Panel	47.0 cm (18.5”) TFT (with LED backlight)
Power Management	VESA DPMS compatible Off Mode, < 0.3 W Power Saving Mode, <0.3 W
Displayable Resolution	WXGA, 1366 x 768 max. Vertical Frequency, 60Hz max.
Pixel Dimension	0.3 x 0.3 mm
Color gamut	72% of NTSC (CIE1931)
Color Depth	16.7 Million
Contrast Ratio	600:1 (typical)
Viewing Angle	90° (Horizontal) typical 65°(Vertical) typical
Response Time	5 ms typical (white to black, black to white)
Connectivity	1 x VGA 1 x HDMI 1.4
Active Display Area	409.8 x 230.4 mm
Tilt	-5°~15° (±2°)
VESA mount support	75 x 75mm
Dimension (with stand)
Height	34.2 cm (13.46 inches)
Width	43.8 cm (17.24 inches)
Depth	14.7 cm (5.78 inches)
Weight
without packaging	2.1 kg (4.63 lb)
with packaging	3.1 kg (6.83 lb)
Temperature	Operating: 0°C ~ + 40°C Storage: -20°C ~ + 60°C
Compliance	Energy Star, TÜV Low Blue Light (Dell ComfortView)*
Power	Input Voltage AC100-240 V

Optimize eye comfort with a flicker-free screen.
The possible long-term effects of blue light emission from the monitor may cause damage to the eyes, including eye fatigue or digital eye strain.

Package contents

Your monitor ships with the components shown below. Make sure that you have received all the components and contact Dell if something is missing.

Parts and controls

Front view

Back view

Power Management Modes

If you have VESA’s DPM-compliant video card or software installed in your PC, the monitor can automatically reduce its power consumption when not in use. This is referred to as power save mode*. If the computer detects input from the keyboard, mouse, or other input devices, the monitor automatically resumes functioning. The following table shows the power consumption and signaling of this automatic power-saving feature.

VESA Modes	Horizontal Sync	Vertical Sync	Video	Power Indicator	Power Consumption
Normal operation	Active	Active	Active	Blue	13 W (maximum)** 11 W (typical)
Active-off mode	Inactive	Inactive	Off	Orange	Less than 0.3 W
Switch off	-	-	-	Off	Less than 0.3 W

Energy Star	Power Consumption
PON	9.62 W***
ETEC	30.9 kWh****

*Zero power consumption in OFF mode can only be achieved by disconnecting the AC mains cable from the monitor.
**Maximum power consumption with maximum luminance.
***Power consumption of on mode as defined in Energy Star 7.0 version.
****Total energy consumption in kWh as defined in Energy Star 7.0 version.
This document is informational only and reflects laboratory performance. Your product may perform differently, depending on the software, components and peripherals you ordered and shall have no obligation to update such information.
Accordingly, the customer should not rely upon this information in making decisions about electrical tolerances or otherwise. No warranty as to accuracy or completeness is expressed or implied.
Activate the computer and the monitor to gain access to the OSD.

Supported resolutions and refresh rates

WARNING: Do not set the graphics card on your computer to exceed these maximum refresh rates. Doing so may result in permanent damage to your monitor.

VGA	720 x 400 @ 70Hz
VGA	640 x 480 @ 60Hz
VESA	640 x 480 @ 75Hz
VESA	800 x 600 @ 60Hz
VESA	800 x 600 @ 75Hz
VESA	1024 x 768 @ 60Hz
VESA	1024 x 768 @ 75Hz
VESA	1280 x 1024 @ 75Hz
VESA	1366 x 768 @ 60Hz

*The following resolutions are supported only with a HDMI source

480i @ 60Hz

480p @ 60Hz

576i @ 50Hz

576p @ 50Hz

720p @ 50Hz/ 720p @ 60Hz

1080p @ 60Hz

Setting Up the Monitor

Attaching the stand

Place the monitor face down on a flat and clean surface.
Insert stand riser and base into the monitor as shown above.

Removing the stand

Place the monitor face down on a flat and clean surface.
Push release button and pull stand away from monitor.

Detailed Description

The Dell Monitor Stand is a versatile and sturdy solution for holding your monitor at the perfect height and angle. With its adjustable height and tilt, you can easily find the most comfortable viewing position for your needs. The stand also features a cable management system, keeping cords organized and out of sight for a clean and professional look. The sleek black finish matches most monitor designs, making it a great addition to any office or home workspace.

Connecting Your Monitor

Connect the video cable
Ensure both monitor and computer are turned off. Connect one end of the HDMI or VGA cable to the computer, and then connect the other end to the respective port on the monitor.
Connect the earphone
Connect the earphone to the earphone output terminal of the monitor. (Earphone not supplied).
Connect the power cord
Connect the power cord to a properly-grounded AC outlet, and then to the monitor.
Turn on the monitor
Press the power button to turn on the monitor.
Set the resolution and refresh rate in Microsoft Windows
- Windows 7
  1. Right-click on the desktop, and then click Screen Resolution> Resolution.
  2. Set the appropriate resolution.
- Windows 8 or Windows 8.1
  1. Select the desktop tile to switch to classic desktop mode.
  2. Right-click on the desktop, and then click Screen Resolution> Resolution.
  3. Set the appropriate resolution.
- Windows 10
  1. Right-click on the desktop, and then click Display settings > Advanced display settings > Resolution.
  2. Set the appropriate resolution.

Using On-Screen Display (OSD) Functions

Your monitor’s settings are adjusted with the following buttons

Button	Function
MENU	Display main menu
MENU	Confirm Selection
AUTO	Manual adjustmode select for VGA, HDMI mode
AUTO	Exit from main menu or return to previous menu
►	Select the desired item when in OSD menu
►	When not in OSD menu, directly enters Color VisionMode
◄	Select the desired item when in OSD menu
◄	When not in OSD menu,directly enters Contrast/Brightness menu
◄ +►	Recall bothContrast and Brightness (when not in OSD menu)
AUTO +◄	Power Lock, press 10 seconds to lock, repeat press 10 seconds to unlock(when not in OSDmenu)
AUTO + ►	OSD Lock, press10 seconds to lock, repeatpress 10 seconds to unlock(when not in OSD menu)

The main menu

Use the monitor’s menu to make adjustments

Menu item		Description
	Auto Image Adjust	Adjust the Horizontal Position, Vertical Position, Phase (Fine Tune)and Clock (H. Size) of the screen. NOTE: Only available for VGA input.
	Contrast/Brightness	Adjust the Contrast, Brightness, DCR and ECO of screen image.
	Contrast	Adjust the foreground white level of screen image.
	Brightness	Adjust the luminance of the video.
	DCR	Detects the distribution of the visual signal input, and creates an optimized contrast. NOTE: Brightness and ECO adjustment are disabled when DCR is active.
	ECO	Allows the user to change the energy-saving settings. NOTE: Brightness and DCR adjustments are disabled when ECO is active.
	Input Source	Press Input Source to change the input signal toturn the VGA or HDMI.
	Audio Adjust	To adjust the audio functions. NOTE: Only available for HDMI input.
	Volume	To adjust the volume of earphone output.
	Mute	To turnthe Mute ON/OFF.
	Color Adjust	Toggle between preset color settings such as Cool, Normal, Warm and User Color.
	Cool	Adds blue to screen image for cooler white.
	Normal	Adds red to screen image for warmer white and richer red.
	Warm	Adds green to screen image for a darker color.
	User Color	Manually adjust settings for Red (R), Green (G), Blue (B). Press AUTO button to select the desired color. Press ◄ or ► button to adjust selected color.
	Information	Displays information about the input signal coming from the graphics card in your computer.

Menu item		Description
	Manual Image Adjust	Manually adjust H. / V. Position, Clock, Fine Tune, Sharpness, AspectRatio and ColorVision Mode.
	H. / V. Position	Adjust the horizontal and vertical position of the video. H. Position: ►: move screen to the right,◄: move screen to the left. V. Position: ►: move screenup, ◄: move screen down. NOTE: Only available for VGA input.
	•Clock	Adjust the width of the screen image. : increase the width of screen image, ◄: decrease the width of screen image. NOTE: Only available for VGAdelay time input.
	Fine Tune	Adjust the delaytime of data and clock. Press ◄ or ► to adjust to your preference. NOTE: Only available for VGA input.
	Sharpness	Adjust the clarity of a non-Full HD resolution signal with ◄ or ► button.
	Aspect Ratio	Togglesthe video modebetween Full Screenor 4:3.
	Color Vision Mode	Provides an optimum display environment depending on the contents displayed. It contains 6 user-selectable presets. Standard: for general Windows environment and the default setting. Game: For optimal PC gaming. Cinema: For optimal movie and video viewing. Scenery: Optimized for displaying outdoor scenery images. Text: Optimized for displaying text. ComfortView: To decrease the blue light emitted from the display to reduce the risk of blue light exposure to your eyes. To reduce the riskof eye strain and neck/arm/ back/shoulder pain from using the monitor for long periods of time, we suggest you: set the screenabout 20 to 28 inches(50 - 70 cm) from your eyes. blink frequently to moisten or rewet your eyes when working with the monitor.

Menu item		Description
	Color Vision Mode	take regular and frequent breaks for 20 minutes every two hours. look away from your monitor andgaze at a distant object at 20 feet awayfor at least 20select between seconds during the breaks. perform stretches to relieve tension in the neck/arm/back/shoulders during the breaks. NOTE: Contrast/Brightness and Color Adjust adjustment are disabled when Color Vision Mode is active.
	Setup Menu	Setup Language Select, OSD Position, OSD Time- out and OSD Background.
	Language Select	Allows usersto choose from available languages.
	OSDPosition	Press ◄ or ► button to selectbetween horizontal and vertical OSD position adjustment. OSD H. Position: To horizontally adjust theperiod of OSD position. : move OSD to the right,◄: move OSD to the left. OSD V. Position: To vertically adjust the OSD position. : move OSD up,◄: move OSD down.
	OSDTimeout	To automatically turnoff On ScreenDisplay (OSD) after a preset periodof time.
	OSDBackground	Allows the userto turn theOSD background On or Off.
	Memory Recall	To recall factory settings for Video controls. Press buttonAUTO toselect the Memory Recall menu option.

Safety instructions

This monitor is manufactured and tested on the ground principle that a user’s safety comes first. However, improper use or installation may result in danger to the user, damage to the monitor, or both. Use the following safety guidelines to protect your monitor from potential damage and ensure your personal safety.

WARNING

This monitor should be operated only with a correct power source as indicated at the label on the rear of the monitor. For more information on the power source you are using, contact your power service provider.
You should only perform troubleshooting and repairs as authorized or directed by the Dell technical assistance team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty.
To avoid electric shock, do not attempt to remove any cover or touch the inside of the monitor. Only a qualified service technician should open the monitor cover.
Stop using the monitor if the cover is damaged. Have it checked by a service technician.
Place the monitor on a flat, soft, and clean surface. If there is a liquid spill on the monitor, unplug the monitor from the power source and contact Dell for assistance.
Before you clean your monitor, disconnect it from the electrical outlet. Clean your monitor with a soft cloth dampened with water or non-ammonia based cleaner.
Keep the monitor away from magnetic objects, motors, TV sets, and electrical transformers.
Do not place heavy objects on the cables.
For monitors with reflective screens, position the monitor such that glares caused by other light sources are avoided.
When you purchase a VESA wall mount, ensure it is UL-listed and that only a qualified service technician installs it.

Maintenance guidelines

Care

Avoid exposing your monitor directly to sunlight or other heat source. Place your monitor away from the sun to reduce glare.
Place your monitor in a well-ventilated area.
Do not place any heavy objects on top of your monitor
Ensure your monitor is installed in a clean and moisture-free area.
Keep your monitor away from magnets, motors, transformers, speakers, and TV sets.

Troubleshooting

Problem: The monitor stand is wobbly or unstable.
Solution: Make sure the stand is fully assembled and that all screws are tightened. If the problem persists, check to make sure the stand is on a level surface.
Problem: The cable management system is not working properly.
Solution: Make sure the cords are properly inserted into the management system. If the problem persists, try resetting the system by unplugging it and plugging it back in.

No power

Ensure that the power cable connecting the monitor and the wall outlet is properly connected and secure.
Plug another electrical device into the power outlet to verify that the outlet is supplying proper voltage
Ensure that the video cable connecting the monitor and the computer is properly connected and secure.

No video/power light turned on

Make sure the video cable supplied with the monitor is tightly secured to the video output port on back of the computer. If not, tightly secure it
Adjust brightness.

Wrong or abnormal colors

If any colors (red, green, blue) are missing, check the video cable to make sure it is securely connected. Check for bent or broken pins in the video cable connector.
Connect the monitor to another computer.

Pros & Cons

Pros

Adjustable height and tilt for optimal viewing comfort
Cable management system to keep cords organized and out of sight
Sleek black finish to match most monitor designs
Sturdy construction holds up to 22 pounds

Cons

May not be compatible with non-Dell monitors
Some users may find the assembly process difficult

Customer Reviews of Dell Monitor Stand D1918H

Customers have praised the Monitor Stand D1918H for its sturdy construction and adjustable height and tilt. Some have noted that the assembly process can be difficult, but overall, users have been pleased with the stand's performance and design. The most common complaint is that the stand may not be compatible with non-Dell monitors.

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