MB16AHV Portable USB Monitor Hybrid Signal Solution User Guide
First Edition August 2023 Copyright © 2023 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (“ASUS”).
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 vi • 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.
This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product (electrical, electronic equipment, and mercury-containing button cell battery) should not be placed in municipal waste. Please check local regulations for disposal of electronic products. AEEE yönetmeliğine uygundur 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.
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. 3. About Flicker https://www.asus.
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.
1.3 Monitor introduction 1.3.1 Front/Side view 5 6 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. On Standby mode Off Default: Blue light filter hotkey. Adjusts the energy level of blue light emitted from LED backlight. • To change the hotkey function, go to the Shortcut > Shortcut menu. Menu button: • Press this button to enter the OSD menu.
2.1 Monitor standing positions You can stand up the monitor in the following positions. A B 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 Type-C or B PC Type-C power output too low Type-C Type-C Type-C Type-C C Type-C Mini HDMI Type-C HDMI When connecting with the system by HDMI port, please connect inbox adapter to power up the monitor. The USB Type-C video signal can only work when your PC/Laptop supports “DP Alt Mode”, please contact the PC/Laptop manufacturer to confirm if the function is supported.
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 ASUS MB16AHV Standard Mode USB-C 1 1920 x 1080 @ 60Hz 15W S ta n d a r d M o d e sRGB Mode Scenery Mode Theater Mode Game Mode Night View Mode Reading Mode Darkroom Mode 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 4. Press the 5.
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. Splendid ASUS MB16AHV Standard Mode USB-C 1 1920 x 1080 @ 60Hz 15W S ta n d a r d M o d e sRGB Mode Scenery Mode Theater Mode Game Mode Night View Mode Reading Mode Darkroom Mode • Standard Mode: Best choice for document editing with Splendid Video Enhancement.
2. Blue Light Filter In this function, you can adjust the blue light filter level. Blue Light Filter ASUS MB16AHV Standard Mode USB-C 1 1920 x 1080 @ 60Hz 15W 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 ASUS MB16AHV Standard Mode USB-C 1 1920 x 1080 @ 60Hz 15W B r i g h tn e s s Contrast S a tu r a ti o n Color Temp. Skin Tone • 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.
• 5. ASCR: Turns on/off the ASCR (ASUS Smart Contrast Ratio) function. Input Select In this function, you can select your desired input source or decide if you want the monitor to automatically searches for input sources. Input Select ASUS MB16AHV Standard Mode USB-C 1 1920 x 1080 @ 60Hz 15W HDMI USB Type-C 1 USB Type-C 2 A u to D e t e c t i o n 6. System Setup Allows you to adjust the system.
* • Display Alignment: Display Alignment displays alignment lines on 4 sides of the screen, serving as an easy and handy tool for you to line up multiple monitors perfectly. QuickFit: You can have a preview of the document or photo layout directly on screen without printing test copies. * Alignment: This facilitates designers and users to organize content and layout on one page and achieve a consistent look and feel.
• Language: There are 22 languages for your selection, including English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Dutch, Portuguese, Russian, Czech, Croatian, Polish, Romanian, Hungarian, Turkish, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Thai, Indonesian, Persian, Ukrainian. • Key Lock: To disable all function keys. Press and hold the MENU button for over five seconds to cancel the key lock function. • Information: Shows the monitor information.
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 selection Auto adjustment Color temperature selection Analog input Digital input 1/4” Tripod Socket Antibacterial treatment Colors Power LED Tilt DC input voltage Power consumption Temperature (Operating) TFT LCD 15.6” (16:9, 39.49 cm) wide screen 1920 x 1080 0.
Outline dimensions 3.3 12,7 [0.5] 10,5 [0.4] 137,3 [5.4] ASUS MB16AHV Outline Dimension 172,1 [6.8] AA Center 193,6 [7.6]-Active area 224,8 [8.9] 96,8 [3.8] 178,3 [7.0] 116,8 [4.6] 3-9 ASUS USB Type-C Monitor MB16AHV 357,9 [14.1] 344,2 [13.6]-Active area 6,2 [0.2](x3) *Unit: mm [inch] 70 .0 23,6 [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 Supported operating modes Horizontal Frequency (KHz) Vertical Frequency (Hz) Pixel (MHz) 640 x 480 31.47(N) 59.94(N) 25.18 800 x 600 37.88(P) 60.32(P) 40 1024 x 768 48.36(N) 60.00(N) 65 1280 x 720 45.00(P) 60.00(N) 74.25 1280 x 800 49.7(P) 60.00(N) 83.5 1280 x 960 60.00(P) 60.00(N) 108 1280 x 1024 63.98(P) 60.02(P) 108 1440 x 900 55.94(N) 59.89(P) 106.5 1600 x 1200 75.00(P) 60.00(P) 162 1680 x 1050 65.29(N) 60.00(P) 146.25 1920 x 1080 67.
