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Table of contents

Notices ......................................................................................................... iii
Safety information ...................................................................................... iv
Care & cleaning ............................................................................................ v
Takeback services ...................................................................................... vi
Caution ........................................................................................................ vi
1.1 Welcome! ...................................................................................... 1-1
1.2 

Package contents ......................................................................... 1-1

1.3 

Monitor introduction .................................................................... 1-2

1.3.1 

Front view ....................................................................... 1-2

1.3.2 

QuickFit Function ............................................................ 1-3

2.1 

Monitor standing positions ......................................................... 2-1

2.2 

Connect the USB monitor with system ...................................... 2-2

2.3 Announcements ........................................................................... 2-3
3.1 

OSD (On-Screen Display) menu ................................................. 3-1

3.1.1 

How to reconfigure .......................................................... 3-1

3.1.2 

OSD Function Introduction .............................................. 3-2

3.2 

Specifications

 ............................................................................. 3-10

3.3 

Troubleshooting (FAQ) .............................................................. 3-11

3.4 

Supported Timing List ............................................................... 3-13

Summary of Contents for MB16AC

Page 1: ...MB16AC Portable USB Monitor Hybrid Signal Solution User Guide ...

Page 2: ...PTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY...

Page 3: ...t interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiv...

Page 4: ... not damaged If you detect any damage contact your dealer immediately Avoid dust humidity and temperature extremes Do not place this Portable USB Monitor in any area where it may become wet Place this Portable USB Monitor on a stable surface Never push objects or spill liquid of any kind into the slots on this Portable USB Monitor cabinet If you encounter technical problems with this Portable USB ...

Page 5: ...witch for hours When the screen becomes black or flashes or cannot work anymore contact your dealer or service center to fix it Do not repair the screen by yourself Conventions used in this guide WARNING Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task CAUTION Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task IMPORTANT Information that you MUST ...

Page 6: ...ecycle our products batteries and other components as well as the packaging materials Please go to http csr asus com english Takeback htm for detail recycling information in different region Caution We suggest to use the attached pen or any pen or stick that can fit in the hole at the corner as a simple stand for the monitor Please reserve at least 10cm 4 inch of the pen at the back of the monitor...

Page 7: ...licity 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 Cable Smart cover USB Type C to A adapter Pen If any of the above items is damaged or missing contact your retailer immediately Inbox pen is not included in the warranty ...

Page 8: ...nd up directly without the smart cover 2 Power button Power LED Press this button to turn the monitor on off The color definition of the power indicator is as the below table Status Description Blue ON Amber Standby mode Dark OFF 3 Menu button Press this button to enter the OSD menu 4 Blue light filter Adjust the energy level of blue light emitted from LED backlight 5 USB Type C port ...

Page 9: ...and achieve a consistent look and feel Alignment grid 1 will be rotated automatically if auto rotation is enabled Alignment Grid1 Alignment Grid1 Alignment Grid1 Alignment Grid1 Auto rotation function is only working under Windows OS by installing DisplayWidget software Alignment Grid2 2 Photo size Provides photographers and other users to accurately view and edit their photos in real size on the ...

Page 10: ...2 1 ASUS USB Type C Monitor MB16AC 2 1 Monitor standing positions You can stand up the monitor by several positions with the smart cover B C A ...

Page 11: ... computer does not support Type C interface but only USB3 0 interface please install the official driver from ASUS website firstly Please make sure the USB Type C cable and Type C to A adapter is connected between the USB monitor and the system Please check ASUS website for latest driver and DisplayWidget software ...

Page 12: ...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 When place this product together with computer in the bag must have the computer power off to avoid po...

Page 13: ...n 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 To select the highlighted item on the menu press the button 4 Press the button to select the desired parameter 5 Press the button to enter the slide bar and then use the button according to the indicators on the menu to make your changes 6 Select...

Page 14: ...s is the best choice for viewing photos and graphics from PCs Scenery Mode This is the best choice for scenery photo displaying with SPLENDID Video Intelligence Technology Theater Mode This is the best choice for movie watching with SPLENDID Video Intelligence Technology Game Mode This is the best choice for game playing with SPLENDID Video Intelligence Technology Night View Mode This is the best ...

Page 15: ...andard Mode USB 1920x1080 60Hz ASUS MB16A Level 0 No change Level 1 4 The higher the level the more blue light will be reduced 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 It is compliance with TUV Low Blue Light Certification The Brightne...

Page 16: ...ightness 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 three preset color modes Cool Normal Warm and User Mode Skin Tone Contains three color modes including Reddish Natural and Yellowish In the User Mode colors of R Red G Green and B Blue are user configurable the adjusting range is from 0 100...

Page 17: ...ss The adjusting range is from 0 to 100 Trace Free Speeds up the response time by Over Drive technology The adjusting range is from lower 0 to faster 100 Aspect Control Adjusts the aspect ratio to Full 4 3 1 1 VividPixel ASUS Exclusive Technology that brings lifelike visuals for crystal clear and detail oriented enjoyment The adjusting range is from 0 to 100 ASCR Select ON or OFF to enable or disa...

Page 18: ... ASUS MB16A Splendid Demo Mode Activate the demo mode for the Splendid function Auto Rotation To enable disable rotate image automatically Please be noted that Auto rotation function is only working under Windows OS by installing DisplayWidget software GamePlus The GamePlus Function provides a toolkit and creates a better gaming environment for users when playing different types of games Particula...

Page 19: ... main menu Press to select between Chrosshair Timer and Display Alignment function Press to confirm the function you choose Select to go off and exit GamePlus main menu GamePlus Timer Display Alignment Crosshair Practive Mode GamePlus Crosshair GamePlus Timer Position ...

Page 20: ...d Czech Croatia Hungary Romania Portugal Turkey Simplified Chinese Traditional Chinese Japanese Korean Persian Thai and Indonesian More Return the next page of System Setting Key Lock Disable all key functions Pressing the menu button for more than five seconds to disable key lock function Information Displays the monitor information Power Indicator Turn the power LED indicator on off Power Key Lo...

Page 21: ...olor Temp QuickFit GamePlus Standard Mode USB 1920x1080 60Hz ASUS MB16A Shortcut User can select from Blue Light Filter Splendid Brightness Contrast Auto Rotation Color Temp QuickFit GamePlus and set as shortcut key 7 MyFavorite Load Save all settings on the monitor S MyFavorite Setting 1 Setting 2 Load Save Setting 3 Setting 4 Standard Mode USB 1920x1080 60Hz ASUS MB16A ...

Page 22: ...Type C Colors Dark Gray Power Consumption 8 W Operating Temp 0 40 Phys Dimension WxHxD 359 7 x 226 4 x 8 0 mm Box Dimension WxHxD 434 x 310 x 76 mm Net Weight Esti 0 8 kg Gross Weight Esti 3 0 kg Regulation Approvals UL cUL CB CE CCC KCC FCC BSMI EAC CU RCM VCCI J Moss UkrSEPRO RoHS WEEE Windows 7 8 1 10 WHQL Blue light filter Flicker free Energy Star 7 0 Voltage Rating 4 75 5 25V 1 5A Specificati...

Page 23: ...ble USB Monitor and the computer Inspect the signal cable and make sure none of the pins are bent Connect the computer with another available monitor to check if the computer is properly working Screen image is too light or dark Adjust the Brightness settings via the button Screen image bounces or a wave pattern is present in the image Make sure the USB Type C cable is properly connected between t...

Page 24: ...OSD will display small red colored font S indicating it is now in safe mode Enter brightness setup press the up key to tune up brightness During the process please note down brightness value Y up until MB16AC re start 2 For example if brightness value shows 70 and MB16AC restarts when adjusting to 71 70 is the Y value to note down and is the highest brightness value for the connecting USB C source...

Page 25: ...80x960 60Hz 60kHz 1280x1024 60Hz 63 981kHz 1440x900 60Hz 55 935kHz 1680x1050 60Hz 65 29kHz 1920x1080 60Hz 67 5kHz IBM Modes Factory Preset Timing Resolution Refresh Rate Horizontal Frequency 640x350 70Hz 31 469kHz 720x400 70Hz 31 469kHz VESA Modes User Available Timing Resolution Refresh Rate Horizontal Frequency 848x480 60Hz 31 02kHz 1280x720 60Hz 44 772kHz 1280x800 60Hz 49 702kHz 1920x1080 60Hz ...

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