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Table of contents
Notices ......................................................................................................... iii
Safety information ...................................................................................... iv
Care & cleaning ............................................................................................ v
Takeback services ...................................................................................... vi
1.1 Welcome! ...................................................................................... 1-1
1.2 Package contents ......................................................................... 1-1
1.3 Monitor introduction .................................................................... 1-2
1.3.1 Front View and Charging Instructions ............................. 1-2
1.3.2 QuickFit Function ............................................................ 1-4
2.1 Monitor standing positions ......................................................... 2-1
2.2 Connect the USB monitor with system ...................................... 2-2
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 Specications ............................................................................... 3-9
3.3 Troubleshooting (FAQ) .............................................................. 3-10
3.4 Supported Timing List ............................................................... 3-12
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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. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that 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 receiver.
• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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.
NOTE:ThismonitorisENERGYSTARcertied.
This product qualifies for ENERGY STAR® in the factory
default (Home configuration) setting. Changing the factory
default settings or enabling other features may increase
power consumption that could exceed the limits necessary
to qualify for ENERGY STAR®. Refer to ENERGYSTAR.gov
(www. energystar.gov) for more information on the ENERGY
STAR® program.
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Safety information
• Before setting up this Portable USB Monitor, carefully read all the
documentation that came with the package.
• To prevent fire or shock hazard, never expose this Portable USB
Monitor to rain or moisture.
• Never try to open this Portable USB Monitor cabinet.
• Before using this Portable USB Monitor, make sure all cables are
correctly connected and the power cables are 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 Monitor,
contact a qualified service technician or your retailer.
• This Portable USB Monitor is powered by USB port which complies
with LPS and SELV circuit according to IEC60950-1:2005.
• DO NOT dispose of the product in fire
• DO NOT use monitor near heating equipment or in places where there
is likelihood of high temperature
• Keep your monitor away from sharp objects
• DO NOT place objects on top of your monitor
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Care & cleaning
• Cleaning. Turn your monitor off and unplug the cable. Clean the
monitor surface with a lint-free, non-abrasive cloth. Stubborn stains
may be removed with a cloth dampened with mild cleaner.
• Avoid using a cleaner containing alcohol or acetone. Use a cleaner
intended for use with the LCD. Never spray cleaner directly on the
screen, as it may drip inside the monitor and cause an electric shock.
The following symptoms are normal with the monitor:
• You may find slightly uneven brightness on the screen depending on
the desktop pattern you use.
• When the same image is displayed for hours, an afterimage of the
previous screen may remain after switching the image. The screen will
recover slowly or you can turn off the Power Switch 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 follow to complete a
task.
NOTE: Tips and additional information to aid in completing a task.
Wheretondmoreinformation
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.
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Takeback services
ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the
highest standards for protecting our environment. We believe in providing
solutions for our customers to be able to responsibly recycle 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.
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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 Cable
Protective sleeve
USB Type-C to A Adapter
Micro HDMI to HDMI cable
Power Adapter
• If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer
immediately.
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1.3 Monitor introduction
1.3.1 Front View and Charging Instructions
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1
3
2
Menu
Close
Volume
Blue Light Filter
Input Select
1. Power
button/Power LED
• Press this button to turn the monitor on/off when connected to a valid
source.
• The color definition of the power indicator is as the below table.
Status Description
Blue ON
Amber Standby mode
Dark OFF
2. 5 way key
• Press the Central button to enter OSD when in connection to a valid
source.
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3. Micro-HDMI port
• Connect to valid source with micro HDMI to HDMI cable.
4. USB Type-C port
• Used to connect to a valid source such as Notebook/PC; signal input
supports maximum to resolution 1920 x 1080 @60Hz.
WARNING: The adapter may become warm to hot while in use.
DO NOT cover the adapter and keep it away from your body while
it is connected to a power source. If your device become unusual
hot, disconnect the USB cable from your device and send the
device including the power adapter and USB cable to an ASUS
qualified service personnel
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1.3.2 QuickFit Function
The QuickFit function contains two patterns: (1) Grid (2) Photo size.
1. Grid pattern: Facilitates designers and users to organize content and
layout on one page 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
Alignment Grid2
2. Photo size: Provides photographers and other users to accurately
view and edit their photos in real size on the screen.
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4x6
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2.1 Monitor standing positions
You can prop the monitor up in either landscape or portrait mode with the
protective sleeve.
A B
A
B
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2.2 Connect the portable monitor with system
or
Type-C
Type-C
B
A
Micro-HDMI
NOTE: When connecting with system by HDMI port, please
connect inbox adapter to power up the monitor.
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3.1 OSD (On-Screen Display) menu
3.1.1 Howtorecongure
Reading Mode
Darkroom Mode
Splendid
Standard Mode
sRGB Mode
Game Mode
Night View Mode
Scenery Mode
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Scenery Mode HDMI 1080p 60Hz
Theater Mode
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1. Press the Central of 5-way button to display the OSD menu.
2. Move the key up and down to switch the options in the menu. When
you move from one icon to another, the option name is highlighted.
3. To select a highlighted item from the menu, move the key towards
right or press the central key.
4. Move the key up and down to select the desired parameters.
5. Move the key towards right or press the central button to enter the
slide bar, and then use the Up or Down keys (depending on the
indicators in the menu) to make changes.
6. Move the key towards left to return to the previous menu.
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3.1.2 OSD Function Introduction
1. Splendid
This function contains eight sub-functions that you can select for your
preference.
Reading Mode
Darkroom Mode
Splendid
Standard Mode
sRGB Mode
Game Mode
Night View Mode
Scenery Mode
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Scenery Mode HDMI 1080p 60Hz
Theater Mode
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• Standard Mode: This is the best choice for document editing with
SPLENDID™ Video Intelligence Technology.
• sRGB Mode: This 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 choice for playing dark-scene game
or watching dark-scene movie with SPLENDID™ Video Intelligence
Technology.
• Reading Mode : This is the best choice for book reading.
• Darkroom Mode : This is the best choice for a weak ambient light
environmen.
• In the Standard Mode, the Saturation, SkinTone, Sharpness, and ASCR
functions are not user-configurable.
• In the sRGB, the Saturation, Color Temp., SkinTone, Sharpness, Brightness,
Contrast and ASCR functions are not user-configurable.
• In the Reading Mode, the Saturation, SkinTone, Sharpness, ASCR, contrast,
and Color Temp functions are not user-configurable.
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2. Blue Light Filter
Adjust the energy level of blue light emitted from LED backlight.
S
Blue Light Filter
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Level 4
Level 0
Scenery Mode HDMI 1080p 60Hz
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• 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 Brightness function is not user-configurable.
Please refer to the following to alleviate eye strains:
• Users should take some time away from the display if working for long hours.
It is advised to take short breaks (at least 5 mins) after around 1 hour of
continuous working at the computer. Taking short and frequent breaks is more
effective than a single longer break.
• To minimize eye strain and dryness in your eyes, users should rest the eye
periodically by focusing on objects that are far away.
• Eye exercises can help to reduces eye strain. Repeat these exercises often. If
eye strain continues please consult a physician. Eye exercises: (1) Repeating
look up and down (2) Slowly roll your eyes (3) Move your eyes diagonal.
• High energy blue light may lead to eye strain and AMD (Age-Related Macular
Degeneration). Blue light Filter to reduce 70% (max.) harmful blue light to
avoiding CVS (Computer Vision Syndrome).
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3. Color
Select the image color you like from this function.
Color
S
Brightness
Contrast
Saturation
Color Temp.
Skin Tone
Scenery Mode HDMI 1080p 60Hz
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• 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 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.
4. Image
You can adjust the image Sharpness, Trace Free, Aspect Control,
VividPixel and
ASCR from this main function.
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Aspect Control
VividPixel
Trace Free
ASCR
Sharpness
Image
Scenery Mode HDMI 1080p 60Hz
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• Sharpness: Adjusts the picture sharpness. 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”.
• 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 disable dynamic contrast ratio
function.
• 4:3 is only available when input resolution H:V < 16:9.
5. Input Select
Select the input source from HDMI or Type-C input signal.
S
Type-C
HDMI
Input Select
Scenery Mode HDMI 1080p 60Hz
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6. System Setup
Adjusts the system configuration.
S
Auto Rotation
ECO Mode
Volume
OSD Setup
Language
GamePlus
QuickFit
Splendid Demo Mode
System Setup Scenery Mode HDMI 1080p 60Hz
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S
Key Lock
Information
Power Indicator
Power Key Lock
All Reset
System Setup
Scenery Mode HDMI 1080p 60Hz
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• 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.
• ECO Mode: Activate this ecology mode for power saving.
• Volume: Adjusts the output volume level.
• GamePlus: The GamePlus Function provides a toolkit and creates a
better gaming environment for users when playing different types of
games. Particularly, Crosshair function is specially designed for new
gamers or beginners interested in First Person Shooter (FPS) games. To
active GamePlus:
• Press GamePlus Button to enter the GamePlus main menu.
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• Activate Crosshair, Timer, FPS Counter or Display Alignment
function.
• Move the button up/down to select and press to confirm the
function needed.
• Crosshair/Timer/FPS Counter is movable by moving 5-way key.
(Practice Mode)
GamePlus main menu GamePlus-Crosshair GamePlus-Timer
• QuickFit: See page 1-4 for details.
• OSD Setup: Adjusts the OSD Timeout, DDC/CI, and Transparency of
the OSD screen.
• Language: Select OSD language. The selections are: English, French,
German, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, Russian, Poland, Czech, Croatia,
Hungary, Romania, Portugal, Turkey, Simplified Chinese, Traditional
Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Persian, Thai and Indonesian.
• Key Lock: Pushing the 5-way button to the down for more than 5
seconds to disable key locking.
• Information:Displays the monitor information.
• Power Key Lock: To disable / enable power key.
• All Reset: Selects “Yes” to revert all settings to the factory default mode.
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7. Shortcut
Selecting this option allows you to set shortcut key.
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Shortcut
Shortcut
Shortcut
Shortcut
Scenery Mode HDMI 1080p 60Hz
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• Shortcut : User can select from “Blue Light Filter” “Splendid”,
“Brightness”, “Contrast”, “Auto Rotation”, “Input Select”, “Volume”
and set as shortcut key.
8. MyFavorite
Load/Save all settings on the monitor.
S
Setting 1
Setting 2
Setting 3
Setting 4
MyFavorite
Scenery Mode HDMI 1080p 60Hz
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3.2 Specications
Model MB16AH
Panel Size 15.6” (16:9, 39.62cm) wide screen
Resolution 1920 x 1080
Brightness (Typ.) 250 nites
Contrast (Typ.) 700:1
Display Colors 262 K
Digital Input DisplayPort™ Alt Mode for USB Type-C™
HDMI via Micro HDMI
Colors Dark Gray
Power Consumption ≦ 9 W
Operating Temp. 5°C ~ 35°C
Operating Humidity 20-90% RH
Speaker 1W x 2
Phys. Dimension (WxHxD) 359.79 x 227.55 x 9 mm
Box Dimension (WxHxD) 502 x 312 x 88 mm
Net Weight (Esti.) 0.73 kg
Gross Weight (Esti.) 2.2 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, BIS ES8.0, ErP, MEPS, CEL, KCC, E-Standby
Voltage Rating 5 or 9V , 2.0A
QC3.0 charging spec is supported
Adapter
ASUS/AD2068M20
100-240V~50/60Hz 0.5A
5V ,2A(Normal model）
OR 9V , 2A(Quick charge model）
*Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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3.3 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 Type-C and HDMI port connected
to source of signal.
• Check if the signal source is ON.
The power LED lights blue
and there is no screen image
• Check if the monitor and the computer are in
the ON mode.
• Make sure the USB Type-C and HDMI cable
is properly connected between the Portable
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 and HDMI cable
is properly connected between the Portable
USB Monitor and the computer.
• Move electrical devices that may cause
electrical interference.
Screen image has color
defects (white does not look
white)
• Inspect the USB Type-C and HDMI cable
and make sure that none of the pins are
bent.
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After connecting with the
USB Type-C source device,
the power LED lights
continuously blinking or
showing ASUS logo repeatly
• Insufficient power supply from source
USB Type-C devices. Please follow below
steps:
• Move the 5-way key downwards continuously,
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. Once “safe mode” message
OSD disappears, please set background
color to white image or nearly white image
(*1).
• Press MENU button, main menu OSD is
showing. The upper left corner of the 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 MB16AH re-start.(*2). For
example, if brightness value shows “70” and
MB16AH 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 device.
• Press MENU button, main menu OSD is
showing. The upper left corner still indicate
“S” as safe mode. Adjust the OSD brightness
value to “Y”
• Close the OSD and press Low Blue Low
Filter hot key for 5 seconds to turn off safe
mode.
• Complete.
*1: White color background will consume higher power, so it’s better
to use white color background to test the power limit from source USB
Type-C device.
*2: If MB16AH does not re-start when adjusting to value 100, that means
source USB Type-C device has sufficient power supply.
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3.4 Supported Timing List
PC Supported Primary Timing
Resolution Refresh Rate Horizontal Frequency
640x480 60Hz 31.469kHz
800x600 60Hz 37.879kHz
1024x768 60Hz 48.363kHz
1280x960 60Hz 60kHz
1280x1024 60Hz 63.981kHz
1440x900 60Hz 55.935kHz
1680x1050 60Hz 65.29kHz
1920x1080 60Hz 67.5kHz
VESA Modes, User Available Timing
Resolution Refresh Rate Horizontal Frequency
848x480 60Hz 31.02kHz
1280x720 60Hz 44.772kHz
1280x800 60Hz 49.702kHz
1920x1080 60Hz 66.587kHz