ASUS Portable USB Monitor User Guide
Portable USB Monitor Hybrid Signal Solution
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Notices
Federal Communications Commission StatementThis 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 manufacturer’s instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference willnot 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.
As an Energy Star® Partner, our company has determined that this product meets the Energy Star® guidelines for energy efficiency.
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.
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.
Where to find more informationRefer 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 ofthe standard package.
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.
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 MonitorQuick Start GuideWarranty CardUSB Type-C CableSmart coverUSB Type-C to A adapter
• If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer immediately.
1.3 Monitor introduction
1.3.1 Front view
- 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 2. Menu button
- Press this button to enter the OSD menu.3. Blue light filter
- Adjust the energy level of blue light emitted from LED backlight.4. USB Type-C port
1.3.2 Quick Fit Function
The Quick Fit function contains two patterns: (1) Grid (2) Photo size.
- 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.• Auto rotation function is only working under Windows OS by installing Display Widget software.
- Photo size: Provides photographers and other users to accurately view and edit their photos in real size on the screen.
• Auto rotation function is only working under Windows OS by installing Display Widget software.
2.1 Monitor standing positions
You can stand up the monitor by several positions with the smart cover.
A
B
C
2.2 Connect the USB monitor with system
A
OR
B
In case the 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 Display Widget software
2.3 Announcements
As this product and attached smart cover 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. When place this product together with computer in the bag, must have the computer power off to avoid possible hard drive damage problem.
3.1.1 How to reconfigure
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. 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 the to return to previous menu or to accept and return to previous menu.
3.1.2 OSD Function Introduction
1. Splendid
This function contains eight sub-functions that you can select for your preference.
- 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, Skin Tone, Sharpness, and ASCR functions are not user-configurable.
- In the sRGB, the Saturation, Color Temp., Skin Tone, Sharpness, Brightness, Contrast and ASCR functions are not user-configurable.
- In the Reading Mode, the Saturation, Skin Tone, Sharpness, ASCR, contrast, and Color Temp functions are not user-configurable.
2. Blue Light Filter
- Adjust the energy level of blue light emitted from LED backlight.
- 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).
3. Color
Select the image color you like from this function.
- 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, Vivid Pixel and ASCR from this main function.
- 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”,“1:1”.
- Vivid Pixel: 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 source is in 4:3 format.
5. System Setup
Adjusts the system configuration.
- 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 Display Widget software
- Game Plus: The Game Plus 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 Game Plus:
- Select ON to enter the Game Plus 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.
- QuickFit: See page 1-3 for details.
- ECO Mode: Activate the ecology mode for power saving.
- 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.
- 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 Lock: To disable / enable power key.
- All Reset: Selects “Yes” to revert all settings to the factory default mode.
to select between Chrosshair, Timer and Display Alignment function.
to confirm the function you choose. Select to go off, and exit.
6. Shortcut
Selecting this option allows you to set shortcut key.
- Shortcut : User can select from “Blue Light Filter” “Splendid”, “Brightness”, “Contrast”, “Auto Rotation”, “Color Temp.”, “Quick Fit”, “Game Plus” and set as shortcut key.
7. My Favorite
Load/Save all settings on the monitor.
3.2 Specifications
| Model | MB14AC |
| Panel Size | 14” (16:9, 35.6cm) wide screen |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 |
| Brightness (Typ.) | 250 cd/m2 |
| Contrast (Typ.) | 700:1 |
| Display Colors | 16.7M |
| Digital Input | DisplayPort™ Alt Mode for USB Type-C™ |
| Colors | Dark Gray |
| Power Consumption | ≦ 8 W |
| Operating Temp. | 0° ~ 40° |
| Phys. Dimension (WxHxD) | TBD mm |
| Box Dimension (WxHxD) | TBD mm |
| Net Weight (Esti.) | TBD kg |
| Gross Weight (Esti.) | TBD kg |
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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 8.0 |
| Voltage Rating | 4.75-5.25V , 1.5A |
*Specifications are subject to change without notice.
3.3 Troubleshooting (FAQ)
| Problem | Possible Solution |
| Power LED is not ON |
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| The power LED lights amber and there is no screen image |
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| Screen image is too light or dark |
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| Screen image bounces or a wave pattern is present in the image |
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| Screen image has color defects (white does not look white) |
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Problem |
Possible Solution |
| After connecting with theUSB Type-C source device,the power LED lightscontinuously blinking orshowing ASUS logo repeatly |
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*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 MB14AC does not re-start when adjusting to value 100, that means source USB Type-C device has sufficient power supply.
3.4 Supported Timing ListPC Supported Primary Timing
| Resolution | Refresh Rate |
Horizontal Frequency |
| 640×480 | 60Hz |
31.469kHz |
| 800×600 | 60Hz |
37.879kHz |
|
1024×768 |
60Hz |
48.363kHz |
|
1280×960 |
60Hz |
60kHz |
|
1280×1024 |
60Hz |
63.981kHz |
| 1440×900 | 60Hz |
55.935kHz |
|
1680×1050 |
60Hz |
65.29kHz |
|
1920×1080 |
60Hz |
67.5kHz |
IBM Modes, Factory Preset Timing
| Resolution | Refresh Rate |
Horizontal Frequency |
| 640×350 | 70Hz |
31.469kHz |
|
720×400 |
70Hz |
31.469kHz |
VESA Modes, User Available Timing
Resolution |
Refresh Rate |
Horizontal Frequency |
|
848×480 |
60Hz |
31.02kHz |
|
1280×720 |
60Hz |
44.772kHz |
|
1280×800 |
60Hz |
49.702kHz |
|
1920×1080 |
60Hz |
66.587kHz |
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