MB19 Series/ MB17 Series LCD Monitor

User Guide

E2624 First Edition V1 May 2006
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Table of contents

Notices.... iv Safety information... v Care & Cleaning... vi Package contents...viii.

Chapter 1:

1.1 1.2 1.3

Product introduction

Features... 1-2. Assembling the monitor base.. 1-2 Monitor introduction.. 1-3 Front of the LCD monitor.. 1-3 Rear of the LCD monitor.. 1-5

Chapter 2:

2.1 2.2 2.3 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4
Connecting the cables... 2-2 Turning the monitor on.. 2-3. Adjusting the monitor... 2-3.

Chapter 3

General Instruction
OSD (On-Screen Display) menu.. 3-2 Troubleshooting (FAQ)... 3-4 Specification summary... 3-5. Supported operating modes.. 3-11

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 manufacturers 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. As an Energy Star Partner, our company has determined that this product meets the Energy Star guidelines for energy efficiency.
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.

Safety information

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. Before using the product, make sure all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage, contact your dealer immediately. Slots and openings on the back or top of the cabinet are provided for ventilation. Do not block these slots. Never place this product near or over a radiator or heat source unless proper ventilation is provided. The monitor should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your dealer or local power company. Use the appropriate power plug which complies with your local power standard. Do not overload power strips and extention cords. Overloading can result in fire or electric shock. Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the monitor in any area where it may become wet. Place the monitor on a stable surface. Unplug the unit during a lightning storm or if it will not be used for a long period of time. This will protect the monitor from damage due to power surges. Never push objects or spill liquid of any kind into the slots on the monitor cabinet. To ensure satisfactory operation, use the monitor only with UL listed computers which have appropriate configured receptacles marked between 100-240V AC. If you encounter technical problems with the monitor, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer.

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. When lifting or carrying the monitor, grasp the edges of the monitor. Do not lift the display by the stand or the cord. Cleaning. Turn your monitor off and unplug the power cord. 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:
The screen may flicker during the initial use due to the nature of the fluorescent light. Turn off the Power Switch and turn it on again to make sure that the flicker disappears. 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. 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, such as warranty card, that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not part of the standard package.

Package contents

Check your MB19/MB17 Series LCD package for the following items: LCD monitor Quick Start Guide Support CD 1 x Power cord 1 x VGA cable 1 x DVI cable (MB19TU only) 1 x Audio cable 1 x Cable holder
If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer immediately.
This chapter gives a general description of the ASUS LCD monitor MB19/MB17 Series. The chapter lists the monitor features including introduction on the front and rear panels.

Chapter 1

Features

19/17 LCD Monitor Recommended resolution: 1280 X 1024 MB19TU: 2ms (Gray to Gray) Rapid response time MB19SE/MB17SE: 5ms (Tr+Tf) Quick response time SPLENDID Video Enhancement Technology 5 Video preset modes switiched by hotkey 3 Skin-tones selection Microsoft Windows 2000/XP compliance VESA Display Data Channel DDC2B compliance VESA wall mount compliance (100x100mm) EPA ENERGY STAR and ergonomic design Both VGA and DVI-D Inputs (MB19TU only) 2W x 2 Stereo speakers and earphone output RoHS compliance

Assembling the monitor base
Chapter 1: Product introduction

Monitor introduction

Front of the LCD monitor

Stereo speakers

1. 2.
Headphone port. This port connects a headphone with a stereo mini-plug (3.5mm). S Button: Use this hotkey to switch from five video preset modes (Game Mode, Night View Mode, Scenery Mode, Standard Mode, Theater Mode) with SPLENDID Video Enhancement Technology. Exit the OSD menu or go back to the previous menu as the OSD menu is active. Automatically adjust the image to its optimized position, clock, and phase by pressing the button for 2-4 seconds.
- Button: Press this button to decrease the value of the function selected or move to the previous fuction. This is also a hotkey for Volume adjustment.
ASUS LCD Monitor MB19 Series/MB17 Series
+ Button: Press this button to increase the value of the function selected or move to the next function. This is also a hotkey for Brightness adjustment. Button: Press this button to enter/select the icon (function) highlighted while the OSD menu is activated. Power Button Press this button to turn the monitor on/off. The table below shows the status of the LED indicator beside this button.
Status Blue Amber OFF Description ON Standby mode OFF

5. 6.

The headphone is purchased separately.

Rear of the LCD monitor

DIGITAL

ANALOG

1. 2. 3. 4.
AC-in port. This port connects the power connector by the bundled power cord. DVI port. (MB19TU only) This 24-pin port is for PC (Personal Computer) DVI-D digital signal connection. VGA port. This 15-pin port is for PC VGA connection. Audio-in port. This port connects PC audio source by the bundled audio cable.

Chapter 2

This chapter provides instructions on how to correctly connect cables and properly adjust the angle of the LCD monitor.

Connecting the cables

Connect the cables as shown:

Power cord

Audio cable
VGA cable DVI cable To connect the audio cable: connect one end of the audio cable to the monitors Audio-in port, and then connect the other end to the computer multi-media (or audio) cards audio output. To connect the power cord: connect one end of the power cord securely to the monitors AC input port, the other end to a power outlet. To connect the VGA/DVI cable: a. Plug the VGA/DVI connector to the LCD monitors VGA/DVI port. b. Connect the other end of the VGA/DVI cable to your computers VGA/DVI port. c. Tighten the two screws to secure the VGA/DVI connector. Gather all the cables, then hold them with the cable holder. Align the cable holder to the two slots near the base and close it carefully. A click indicates that the cable holder has been closed securely.

Cable holder

Chapter 2: Setup

Turning the monitor on

Press the power button. See page 1-4 for the location of the power button. The power indicator beside the power button lights up in blue to show that the monitor is ON.

Adjusting the monitor

You can adjust the monitor as shown below. 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 monitors angle from -5 to 20. -5~20
ASUS LCD Monitor MB191SE/MB191TU
This chapter introduces the operating instruction, including how to use the OSD (On-Screen Display) menu.
OSD (On-Screen Display) menu

OSD MENU TABLE

The table describes the function of each OSD icon. Main Menu Main Sub Menu Sub Item Menu Item Menu Icon Icon

Splendid

Scenery Mode Standard Mode Theater Mode Game Mode Night Mode

Description

Advance for scenery use with SPLENDID Video Enhancement Advance for general Windows use (SPLENDID Off) Advance for movie use with SPLENDID Video Enhancement Advance for game use with SPLENDID Video Enhancement Advance for dark-display use with SPLENDID Video Enhancement Adjust red gain Color R Color G Color B Reddish Adjust green gain Adjust blue gain Select reddish skin stone Select natural skin stone Select yellowish skin stone The image appears bluer. (9300K) Normal image color. (7500K) The image appears redder. (6500K)

Color Adjust

Skin Tone

Natural Yellowish Cool

Color Temp

Normal Warm

Brightness
Adjust brightness level Adjust contrast level Adjust horizontal position of the OSD

Luminance

Contrast OSD HPosition

OSD Setup

OSD VPosition OSD Timeout
Adjust vertical position of the OSD

Adjust OSD timeout

Chapter 3: General Instruction

Phase Clock

Image Setup

Image Position

H-Position V-Position
Adjust image Phase to reduce Horizontal-line noise of the image Adjust image Clock to reduce Vertical-line noise of the image Adjust horizontal position of the image Adjust vertical position of the image
Automatically adjust the horizontal /vertical positions, phase and clock of the image
Input Select Information Language Reset Exit

Select an input signal from analog/digital source (TU SKU only) Show the resolution,H/V frequency and input port of current input timing Select the desired language Recall default setting Exit OSD

Troubleshooting (FAQ)

Possible Solution 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 monitor and the computer are in the ON mode. Make sure the signal cable is properly connected the 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. Adjust the Contrast and Brightness settings via OSD.
Problem Power LED is not ON
The Power LED lights amber and there is no screen image
Screen image is too light or dark Screen image is not centered or sized properly Screen image bounces or a wave pattern is present in the image Screen image has color defects (white does not look white)
Press the button for two seconds to automatically adjust the image. Adjust the H-Position or V-Position settings via OSD. Make sure the signal cable is properly connected to the monitor and the computer. Move electrical devices that may cause electrical interference. Inspect the signal cable and make sure that none of the pins are bent. Perform Reset via OSD. Adjust the R/G/B color settings or select the Color Temperature via OSD. Press the button for two seconds to automatically adjust the image. Adjust the Phase and Clock settings via OSD. Ensure that the audio cable is properly connected to the monitor and the computer Adjust the volume settings of both your monitor and computer. Ensure that the computer sound card driver is properly installed and activated.
Screen image is blurry or fuzzy

No sound or sound is low

Specification summary (MB19SE)
Panel Type Panel size Max. Resolution Piixel pitch Brightness (Typ.) Contrast Ratio (Typ.) Viewing angle(H/V) Display colors Response time SPLENDID Video Intelligence Technology Splendid selection Auto adjustment Color temperature selection Skin-Tone selection DVI port VGA port Audio-in port Headphone port Colors Speaker (Built-in) Power LED VESA wall mount Kensington lock Power source Power consumption
TFT LCD 19.0 Standard screen SXGA 1280 x 1024 0.294mm 300cd/m2 700:1 160/160 16.2M 5ms (Tr+Tf) Yes 5 Video Preset Modes (by Yes (by 3 modes -15-Pin D-Sub 3.5mm Mini-jack 3.5mm Mini-jack Iron-gray/Silver 2W x 2 Stereo Blue (ON)/ Amber (Stand-By) 100 x 100mm Yes AC: 100~240V 50Hz/60Hz Power On: < 50W, Standby: < 2W hotkey) hotkey)
3 modes (9300K/7500K/6500K)
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Tilt Dimension Multi-languages (OSD)
+20~-5 412.6 mm x 224mm x 406.8mm 10 Languages (English, German, Italian, French, Dutch, Spanish, Russian, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Japanese) VGA cable, audio cable, power cord, Support CD, quick start guide, warranty card (optional) TCO03, Energy Star 2006, UL/cUL, CB, CE,FCC, CCC, BSMI, Gost-R, C-Tick, PSB, MIC, WHQL
Accessories Regulation approvals
* Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Specification summary (MB19TU)
Panel Type Panel size Max. Resolution Piixel pitch Brightness (Typ.) Contrast Ratio (Typ.) Viewing angle(H/V) Display colors Response time SPLENDID Video Enhancement Splendid selection Auto adjustment Color temperature selection Skin-Tone selection DVI port VGA port Audio-in port Headphone port Colors Speaker (Built-in) Power LED VESA wall mount Kensington lock Power source Power consumption TFT LCD 19.0 Standard screen SXGA 1280 x 1024 0.294mm 320cd/m2 800:1 160/160 16.2M 2ms (Gray to Gray)/ 6ms (Tr+Tf) Yes 5 Video Preset Modes (by Yes (by 3 modes 24-Pin DVI-D 15-Pin D-Sub 3.5mm Mini-jack 3.5mm Mini-jack Silver + Black 2W x 2 Stereo Blue (ON)/ Amber (Stand-By) 100 x 100mm Yes AC: 100~240V 50Hz/60Hz Power On: < 50W, Standby: < 2W hotkey) hotkey)
Tilt Dimension Multi-languages
+20~-5 412.6 mm x 224mm x 406.8mm English, German, Italian, French, Dutch, Spanish, Russian, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Japanese VGA cable, DVI cable, audio cable, power cord, support CD, quick start guide, warranty card (optional) Energy Star 2006, UL/cUL, CB, CE,FCC, CCC, BSMI, Gost-R, C-Tick, PSB, MIC, WHQL

Accessories

Regulation approvals
Specification summary (MB17SE)
Panel Type Panel size Max. Resolution Piixel pitch Brightness (Typ.) Contrast Ratio (Typ.) Viewing angle(H/V) Display colors Response time SPLENDID Video Enhancement Splendid selection Auto adjustment Color temperature selection Skin-Tone selection DVI port VGA port Audio-in port Headphone port Colors Speaker (Built-in) Power LED VESA wall mount Kensington lock Power source Power consumption TFT LCD 17.0 Standard screen SXGA 1280 x 1024 0.264mm 300cd/m2 700:1 160/160 16.2M 5ms (Tr+Tf) Yes 5 Video Preset Modes (by Yes (by 3 modes -15-Pin D-Sub 3.5mm Mini-jack 3.5mm Mini-jack Iron-gray/Silver 2W x 2 Stereo Blue (ON)/ Amber (Stand-By) 100 x 100mm Yes AC: 100~240V 50Hz/60Hz Power On: < 50W, Standby: < 2W hotkey) hotkey)

+20~-5 412.6 mm x 224mm x 406.8mm English, German, Italian, French, Dutch, Spanish, Russian, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Japanese VGA cable, audio cable, power cord, support CD, quick start guide, warranty card (optional) TCO03, Energy Star 2006, UL/cUL, CB, CE,FCC, CCC, BSMI, Gost-R, C-Tick, PSB, MIC, WHQL

Standard DOS

Supported operating modes
Resolution 720 x x x 480 Horizontal Frequency 31.47KHz 31.47KHz 37.90KHz 37.50KHz 35.16KHz 37.90KHz 48.10KHz 46.90KHz 48.40KHz 56.50KHz 60.02KHz 64.00KHz 78.00KHz Vertical Frequency 70Hz 60Hz 72Hz 75Hz 56Hz 60Hz 72Hz 75Hz 60Hz 70Hz 75Hz 60Hz 75Hz Pixel Frequency 28.32MHz 25.18MHz 31.50MHz 31.50MHz 36.00MHz 40.00MHz 50.00MHz 49.50MHz 65.00MHz 75.00MHz 78.75MHz 108.00MHz 135.00MHz

640 x x x x 600

800 x x x 768

XGA SXGA

1024 x x x 1024
* Modes not listed in the table may not be supported. For optimal resolution, we recommend that you choose a mode listed in the table above.

Device Display Device

Model AOC 716SW AOC L154W ASUS PW191 ASUS MB19 ASUS PW201 BenQ FP94VW BenQ FP222WH Samsung 203B Samsung 226BW Samsung SyncMaster 740BF Sony KLV46X200A ViewSonic VA1912wb ViewSonic VE710b ViewSonic VG712S
Floppy Flash Memory Card Reader/Writer
Mitsumi D353FUE IBM CN533 ASIA All in 1 Card Reader GL816 6in1 Card Reader Kawau Card Reader SSK All in 1 Card Reader

Flash Memory Card

Transcend TS2GSDC 4.0G Transcend TS512MUSD Transcend TS4GSD150 Transcend TS1GRMMC4 Transcend TS512MMCM Transcend TS4GMM4 Transcend TS4GSDHC6 Transcend TS8GSDHC6 Adata TurboSD2.0 4.0G KingSton SD 1.0G KingSton SD 2.0G KingSton SD 4.0G Toshiba SD 256MB Toshiba M04GR4W 4G
Panasonic SD 16MB Pretec MMC32MB SanDisk SD 4.0G SanDisk SD 1.0G SanDisk ULTRAII 1.0G Adata MMC 512MB ADATA SDHC 2.0 8GB Fast Ethernet Unmanaged Switch/Hub Adapter Canon SD 16MB ALPHA-AFH-805T ALPHA-AFH-808T TP-LINK TL-HP5MU ASUS GIGAX1105N ASUS GIGAX1108N D-Link DES-1008D LINKSYS SD208 NETGEAR FS608 D-Link Di-704P D-Link Di-604+ Wireless Lan Access Point D-Link DI 624 Buffalo WZR-G300N D-Link DIR-635 ASUS WL500G ASUS WL520G ASUS WL566GM Buffalo WHR-HP-G54 Netcore 615GR Linksys WRT300N HUB Printer BELKIN-F5U237 FEATARES-USB2.0 HUB HP PHOTOSMART D5160 HP DeskJet 5652 Samsung ML2010 EPSON STYLUS-C43UX HP-7960 EPSON-STYLUS PHOTO R800

USB Flash disk

HP-PHOTOSMART-D5168 UNIS USB2.0 1G Adata 1.0G Adata 4.0G PQI 4.0G Adata 8.0G SanDisk 2.0G KingSton 2.0G ASUS Ai-flash 5 Lenovo USB Flash
Logitech M-UV83 MSI MSM-206AC Microsoft D58 Microsoft Basic Optical Mouse Logitech M-BE58 Razer Copperhead Laser Mouse Sony DRX-820UL Taidian DWB8PUM Sony DRX-S50U Xbox HD DVD Pioneer DVR-112CH BenQ TW200D BenQ EW164B-0K2 ASUS SDRW-0804P-D Canon A20 Olympus Mju-780 Sony DSC-T20 Canon PowerShot A80 Kodak P850 Canon Digital IXUS 850 IS

Digital Camera

Projector

Dell 3400MP Toshiba S8