2407WFP-HC Component does not work

Question

The first time I tried to use Component on my monitor I got a blank screen, but fixed it after reading a post by ChrisM about it. It worked for a while, quit again, and I did the same fix. NOW, I try to run Component again, and instead of a blank screen I just get a bright pink one with two vertical grayish lines running down. This is annoying. What can I do to fix this permanently? Do I need to exchange for a new monitor? The whole broken component/terrible ghosting issues has kind of put me off on ever buying from Dell again. :\

ctalia4000 · Answer

Have you tried the suggestions in this thread? http://www.dellcommunity.com/supportforums/board/message?board.id=dim_monitor&thread.id=81254&view=by_date_ascending&page=1

Message Edited by ctalia4000 on 09-03-2007 02:23 PM

dczZz · Answer

What does ghosting have to do with inputs not working?

ctalia4000 · Answer

I had a monitor problem about a month ago, and I found some test to run,before called tech support.

Here is one to set your monitor back to its default setting.

This is from Chris M

Run this application to restore the monitor to the Factory Defaults. Note, this application may not work on all Dell monitors. If it does not work on yours, let me know.
* Click Here
* On the left by the disk icon, click sofMCCS
* Click Run
* If asked, click Run again
* Click OK
* Check I agree...
* Click Next
* Click Start
* Click OK
* From your desktop, double-click the softMCCS icon
* Scroll down to Preset operations
* By Restore factory defaults, click the green Restore arrow
* The display will black out and then return
* By Restore factory lumunace/contrast defaults, click the green Restore arrow
* By Restore factory color defaults, click the green Restore arrow
* Close the softMCCS box
* Click No to KEEP the changes if asked.

This is a monitor test. I know it works in Windows XP.

http://www.ykwong.com/checkemon.html

You may want to start your computer in "Safe Mode" to check the video drivers are not the problem.

http://www.computerhope.com/issues/chsafe.htm

dczZz · Answer

it isnt my video card drivers. it isnt even connected to my computer via component.

ctalia4000 · Answer

You may want to start your computer in 'Safe Mode' to check the video drivers are not the problem.  I meant to say the monitor drivers. You can then call Dell.

dczZz · Answer

I think I am just going to call in and get an exchange set up. Pretty sure it's too late to get my money back. :\

dczZz · Answer

I guess I'll wait now that the problem for the ghosting has been found :] Not long now and I'll have a 100% working monitor!

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