ASUS MB14AC Portable USB Monitor User Guide

ASUS MB14AC Portable USB Monitor

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 information
Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates.

ASUS websites
The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to http://www.asus.com

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.

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.

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.

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 ZenScreen Tripod Hole Cover
• If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer immediately.

Monitor introduction

Front view

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.

Menu button

• Press this button to enter the OSD menu.

Blue light filter

• Adjust the energy level of blue light emitted from LED backlight.

USB Type-C port

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.
   Autorotation function is only working under Windows OS by installing DisplayWidget software.

2. Photo size: Provides photographers and other users to accurately view and edit their photos in real size on the screen.

Monitor standing positions

You can stand up the monitor by several positions with the smart cover.

Tripod Hole Cover

Connect the USB monitor with system

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 DisplayWidget software.

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.

OSD (On-Screen Display) menu

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.

OSD Function Introduction

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, 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.

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).

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.

Image.

You can adjust the image Sharpness, Trace Free, Aspect Control, VividPixel 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”.
• 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 source is in 4:3 format.

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 DisplayWidget software
• GamePlus: The GamePlus Function provides a toolkit and creates a better gaming environment for users when playing different types of games. Particularly, Chrosshair function is specially designed for new gamers or beginners interested in First Person Shooter (FPS) games. To active GamePlus:
• Select ON to enter the GamePlus main menu.
  • Press function. to select between Chrosshair, Timer and Display Alignment
  • Press exit. to confirm the function you choose. Select to go off, and
• 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.

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.”, “QuickFit”, “GamePlus” and set as shortcut key.

MyFavorite

Load/Save all settings on the monitor.

Specifications

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

Troubleshooting (FAQ)

ON mode.

•    Check if the USB Type-C cable is properly connected to the monitor and the

computer.

The power LED lights amber and there is no screen image| •    Check if the monitor and the computer are in the ON mode.

•    Make sure the USB Type-C 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 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 cable and make sure that none of the pins are bent.
Problem| Possible Solution
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After connecting with the USB Type-C source device, the power LED lights continuously blink or showing the ASUS logo repeatedly| •    Insufficient power supply from source USB Type-C devices. Please follow below steps:

•    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. 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, and press the up key to tune up the brightness. During the process, please note down brightness value “Y” up until MB14AC re- start.(*2). For example, if the brightness value shows “70” and MB14AC 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 MB14AC does not re-start when adjusting to value 100, that means source USB Type-C device has sufficient power supply.

Supported Timing List

PC Supported Primary Timing

IBM Modes, Factory Preset Timing

VESA Modes, User Available Timing

References

• ASUS Global

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