MB16A Portable USB Monitor Hybrid Signal Solution User Guide
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Contents Contents....................................................................................................... iii Notices.......................................................................................................... iv Safety information....................................................................................... vi Care & Cleaning.......................................................................................... vii Takeback Services..................................
Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference, and • This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
NOTE: Energy Star is NOT supported on FreeDOS and Linux-based operating system. Canadian Department of Communications Statement This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications. This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference - Causing Equipment Regulations.
Safety information • Before setting up the monitor, carefully read all the documentation that came with the package. • To prevent fire or shock hazard, never expose the monitor to rain or moisture. • Never try to open the monitor cabinet. The dangerous high voltages inside the monitor may result in serious physical injury. • If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer.
Care & Cleaning • Before you lift or reposition your monitor, it is better to disconnect the cables and power cord. Follow the correct lifting techniques when positioning the monitor. When lifting or carrying the monitor, grasp the edges of the monitor. Do not lift the display by the stand or the cord. • Cleaning. Turn your monitor off and unplug the power cord. Clean the monitor surface with a lint-free, non-abrasive cloth. Stubborn stains may be removed with a cloth dampened with mild cleaner.
Where to find more information Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS websites The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to http://www.asus.com 2. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not part of the standard package.
1.1 Welcome! Thank you for purchasing the ASUS® Portable USB Monitor! The latest ASUS Portable USB Monitor provides great portability and simplicity to your daily life, enhancing both of your viewing experience and style. 1.2 Package contents Check your package for the following items: Portable USB monitor Quick start guide Warranty card USB Type-C to Type-C cable USB Type-C to Type-A cable Leather case If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer immediately.
1.3 Monitor introduction 1.3.1 Front/Side view 4 Menu Blue Light Filter 3 1. Power button/power indicator Turns the monitor on/off. • The color definition of the power indicator is as the below table. Status Description Blue Amber Off On Standby mode Off Blue light filter: • 3. Adjusts the energy level of blue light emitted from LED backlight. Menu button: • Press this button to enter the OSD menu. USB Type-C port: • 1-2 1 • 2. 4. 2 This port connects the power cord.
2.1 Monitor standing positions You can stand up the monitor in the following positions.
2.2 Adjusting the monitor • For optimal viewing, we recommend that you look at the full face of the monitor, then adjust the monitor to the angle that is most comfortable for you. • Hold the stand to prevent the monitor from falling when you change its angle. • You can adjust the monitor’s angle at 15˚ ~ 35˚.
2.3 Connect the USB monitor with system A Type-C or B Driver 1 2 Type-A 3 In case the computer does not support Type-C interface but only USB3.0 interface, please install the official driver from ASUS website firstly. Check ASUS website for latest driver and DisplayWidget software. 2.4 Turning on the monitor Press the power button . See page 1-2 for the location of the power button. The power indicator lights up in blue to show that the monitor is ON.
2.5 Announcements As this product includes magnet in the structure, there could be potential risk to cause the damage of computer hard disc and objects that are sensitive to magnet. Please ensure not to stack the product with the computer when computer is in use (power on or standby mode) otherwise the hard drive could possibly be influenced by the result of permanent data missing or the computer display could be switched off due to computer auto protection mechanism.
3.1 OSD (On-Screen Display) menu 3.1.1 How to reconfigure Splendid Standard Mode ASUS MB16A USB 1920 x 1080 @ 60Hz S t a n d a r d Mo d e s R GB Mo d e S c e n e r y Mo d e T h e a t e r Mo d e G a me Mo d e N i g h t V i e w Mo d e R e a d i n g Mo d e D a r k r o o m Mo d e 1. Press the Menu button to activate the OSD menu. 2. Press the button to toggle between options in the Menu. As you move from one icon to another, the option name is highlighted. 3.
3.1.2 1. OSD function introduction Splendid This function contains 8 sub-functions you can select for your preference. Each mode has the Reset selection, allowing you to maintain your setting or return to the preset mode.
2. Blue Light Filter In this function, you can adjust the blue light filter level. Blue Light Filter Standard Mode ASUS MB16A USB 1920 x 1080 @ 60Hz Level 0 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 • Level 0: No change. • Level 1~4: The higher the level, the less blue light is scattered. When Blue Light Filter is activated,the default settings of Standard Mode will be automatically imported. Between Level 1 to Level 3, the Brightness function is user-configurable. Level 4 is optimized setting.
3. Color Set a desired color setting from this menu. Color Standard Mode ASUS MB16A USB 1920 x 1080 @ 60Hz Brightness Contrast Saturation C o l o r Te mp . S k i n To n e • Brightness: The adjusting range is from 0 to 100. • Contrast: The adjusting range is from 0 to 100. • Saturation: The adjusting range is from 0 to 100. • Color Temp.: Contains 4 modes including Cool, Normal, Warm and User Mode. • Skin Tone: Contains three color modes including Reddish, Natural, and Yellowish. 4.
• 5. ASCR: Turns on/off the ASCR (ASUS Smart Contrast Ratio) function. System Setup Allows you to adjust the system. System Setup Standard Mode ASUS MB16A USB 1920 x 1080 @ 60Hz S p l e n d i d D e mo Mo d e Auto Rotation G a me P l u s QuickFit E C O Mo d e OSD Setup Language Mo r e • Splendid Demo Mode: Splits the screen into two for Splendid modes comparison. (Scenery mode only) • Auto Rotation: To enable or disable automatic image rotation.
* Alignment: This facilitates designers and users to organize content and layout on one page and achieve a consistent look and feel. Alignment Grid 1 Alignment Grid 2 Alignment Grid 1 * Alignment Grid 2 Photo: The various real photo sizes displayed provides photographers and other users to accurately view and edit their photos in real size on the screen. Photo 4x6, 3x5 4x6 3-6 3x5 • ECO Mode: Reduces power consumption. • OSD Setup: 4x6 3x5 * Adjusts the OSD timeout from 10 to 120 seconds.
7. Shortcut Defines the function for the Shortcut button. Shortcut Standard Mode ASUS MB16A USB 1920 x 1080 @ 60Hz Shortcut • Shortcut: Selects a function for the Shortcut button. When a certain function is selected or activated, your shortcut key may not support. Available function choices for shortcut: Blue Light Filter, Splendid, Brightness, Contrast, Auto Rotation, Color Temp., QuickFit, GamePlus. 8. MyFavorite Loads/Saves all settings on the monitor.
3.2 Specifications summary Panel Type Panel size Max. Resolution Pixel pitch Brightness (Typ.) Contrast Ratio (Typ.) Viewing angle (H/V) CR>10 Display colors Response time Splendid Video Enhancement Splendid selection Auto adjustment Color temperature selection Analog input Digital input Colors Power LED Tilt Pivot DC input voltage Power consumption Temperature (Operating) TFT LCD 15.6” (16:9, 39.62cm) wide screen 1920 x 1080 0.
Outline dimensions 3.3 6.2 [0.24] 193.6 [7.62] 224.8 [8.85] 29.1 [1.14] 344.2 [13.55] 345.6 [13.61] 357.9 [14.09] 29.1 [1.14] 6.2 [0.24] 10.5 [0.41] 12.7 [0.50] .00 70 135.9 [5.35] 178.4 [7.02] E 3-9 ASUS USB Type-C Monitor MB16A ASUS MB16ACV Outline Dimension *Unit: mm(inch) 6.2 [0.24] 195.0 [7.68] 23.6 [0.93] 27.0 [1.06] 8.7 [0.
3.4 Troubleshooting (FAQ) Problem Possible Solution Power LED is not ON • Press the button to check if the monitor is in the ON mode. • Check if the power cord is properly connected to the monitor and the power outlet. • Check if the power switch is ON. The power LED lights amber and there is • Check if the monitor and the computer are no screen image in the ON mode. • Make sure the signal cable is properly connected the monitor and the computer.
Problem After connecting with the USB Type-C source device, the power LED lights continuously blinking or showing ASUS logo repeatly Possible Solution • Insufficient power supply from source USB Type-C devices. Please follow below steps: 1. Press the Blue Light Filter button , and then connect the USB Type-C cable. This operation will enable built-in safe mode. After displaying ASUS logo, please release the Blue Light Filter button. After ASUS Logo disappearing, there is “safe mode” message OSD showing up.
3.5 Resolution Frequency 640x480 800x600 1024x768 1280x720 1280x960 1280x1024 1440x900 1680x1050 1920x1080 Supported operating modes Horizontal Frequency (KHz) 31.47(N) 37.88(P) 48.36(N) 45.00(P) 60.00(P) 63.98(P) 55.94(N) 65.29(N) 67.5(P) Vertical Frequency (Hz) 59.94(N) 60.32(P) 60.00(N) 60.00(N) 60.00(N) 60.02(P) 59.89(P) 60.00(P) 60.00(P) Pixel (MHz) 25.18 40 65 74.25 108 108 106.5 146.25 148.5 * “P” / “N” stands for “Positive” / “Negative” polarity of incoming H-sync/V-sync (input timing).
