MB166C Portable USB Monitor User Guide

MB166C

Portable USB Monitor

User Guide

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Table of contents

Notices ......................................................................................................... iii

Safety information ....................................................................................... v

Care & cleaning .......................................................................................... vii

Takeback services .................................................................................... viii

1.1 Welcome! ...................................................................................... 1-1

1.2 Package contents ......................................................................... 1-1

1.3 Monitor introduction .................................................................... 1-2

1.3.1 Front view ....................................................................... 1-2

1.3.2 QuickFit Function ............................................................ 1-3

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 recongure .......................................................... 3-1

3.1.2 OSD Function Introduction .............................................. 3-2

3.2 Specications ............................................................................. 3-11

3.3 Troubleshooting (FAQ) .............................................................. 3-12

3.4 Supported Timing List ............................................................... 3-14

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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 manufacturer’s 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:ThismonitorisENERGYSTARcertied.

This product qualies for ENERGY STAR in the factory

default setting which can be restored by

“

Factory Reset”

function in the OSD menu. Changing the factory

default settings or enabling other features may increase

power consumption that could exceed the ENERGY STAR

specied limits.

Declaration of Conformity

This device complies with the requirements set out in the Council

Directive on the Approximation of the Laws of the Member States

relating to Electromagnetic Compatibility (2014/30/EU), Low-voltage

Directive (2014/35/EU), ErP Directive (2009/125/EC) and RoHS directive

(2011/65/EU). This product has been tested and found to comply with

the harmonized standards for Information Technology Equipment, these

harmonized standards published under Directives of Ofcial Journal of the

European Union.

WEEE Symbol Statement

This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product

must not be disposed of with your other household waste. Instead, it is

your responsibility to dispose of your waste equipment by handing it over

to a designated collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and

electronic equipment. The separate collection and recycling of your waste

equipment at the time of disposal will help to conserve natural resources

and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects human health and

the environment. For more information about where you can drop off your

waste equipment for recycling, please contact your local city ofce, your

household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the

product.

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.

WARNING

Usage of other than specied head- or earphones can result in hearing

loss due to excessive sound pressures.

Please conrm the distribution system in building installation shall provide

the circuit breaker rated 120/240V, 20A (maximum).

If provided with a 3-pin attachment plug on the power cord, plug the cord

into a grounded (earthed) 3-pin outlet. Do not disable the power cord

grounding pin, for example, by attaching a 2-pin adapter. The grounding

pin is an important safety feature.

Stability Hazard.

The product may fall, causing serious personal injury or death. To

prevent injury, this product must be securely attached to the oor/wall in

accordance with the installation instructions.

A product may fall, causing serious personal injury or death. Many injuries,

particularly to children, can be avoided by taking simple precautions such

as:

ALWAYS use cabinets or stands or installation methods recommended by

the manufacturer of the product set.

ALWAYS use furniture that can safely support the product.

ALWAYS ensure the product is not overhanging the edge of the supporting

furniture.

ALWAYS educate children about the dangers of climbing on furniture to

reach the product or its controls.

ALWAYS route cords and cables connected to your product so they cannot

be tripped over, pulled or grabbed.

NEVER place a product in an unstable location.

NEVER place the product on tall furniture (for example, cupboards or

bookcases) without anchoring both the furniture and the product to a

suitable support.

NEVER place the product on cloth or other materials that may be located

between the product and supporting furniture.

NEVER place items that might tempt children to climb, such as toys and

remote controls, on the top of the product or furniture on which the product

is placed.

If the existing product is going to be retained and relocated, the same

considerations as above should be applied.

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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.

Wheretond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.

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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.

Product information fro EU energy label

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ASUS USB Type-C Monitor MB166C

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

• If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer

immediately.

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Chapter 1: Product Introduction

1.3 Monitor introduction

1.3.1 Front view

3 2

Brightness

1. 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.

Status Description

Blue ON

Amber Standby mode

Dark OFF

2. Menu button

• Press this button to enter the OSD menu.

3. Brightness

• Adjust the energy level of

brightness

4. USB Type-C Port

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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

• Auto rotation function is only working under Windows OS by installing

DisplayWidget software.

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 stand up the monitor by several positions with the protective

sleeve.

A B

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Chapter 2: Setup

2.2 Connect the USB monitor with system

Type-C

Please make sure the host system connected supports USB Type C

“DisplayPort™ Alt Mode ” & USB Type C cable is correctly connected

between USB monitor and the host system.

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3.1 OSD (On-Screen Display) menu

3.1.1 Howtorecongure

Reading Mode

Darkroom Mode

Splendid

Standard Mode

sRGB Mode

Game Mode

Night View Mode

Theater Mode

Scenery Mode

sRGB Mode Type C 1920x1080@60Hz

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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.

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Chapter 3: General Instruction

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

Theater Mode

Scenery Mode

sRGB Mode Type C 1920x1080@60Hz

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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.

Blue Light Filter

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Level 4

Level 0

sRGB Mode Type C 1920x1080@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

Brightness

Contrast

Saturation

Color Temp.

Skin Tone

sRGB Mode Type C 1920x1080@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.

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4. Image

You can adjust the image Sharpness, Trace Free, Aspect Control,

VividPixel and

ASCR from this main function.

Sharpness

Aspect Control

VividPixel

Trace Free

SCR

Image

sRGB Mode Type C 1920x1080@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 source is in 4:3 format.

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Chapter 3: General Instruction

5. System Setup

Adjusts the system conguration.

QuickFit

plendid Demo Mode

ECO M ode

OSD Setup

GamePlus

Language

Auto Rotation

System Setup

sRGB Mode Type C 1920x1080@60Hz

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System Setup

Power Indicator

OFF

Key Lock

Information

Power Key Lock

All Reset

sRGB Mode Type C 1920x1080@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.

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• 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 to select between Chrosshair, Timer and Display Alignment

function.

• Press to confirm the function you choose. Select to go off, and

exit.

• For the latest version of DisplayWidget software, please go to www.asus.com

product page to download and install.

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Chapter 3: General Instruction

GamePlus main menu

GamePlus

Timer Display Alignment

Crosshair

（Practive Mode）

GamePlus-Crosshair

GamePlus-Timer

Position

• 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.

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• 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.

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Chapter 3: General Instruction

6. Shortcut

Selecting this option allows you to set shortcut key.

Shortcut

Blue Light Filter

Splendid

Brightness

Contrast

Auto Rotation

Color Temp.

QuickFit

GamePlus

sRGB Mode Type C 1920x1080@60Hz

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• Shortcut : User can select from “Blue Light Filter” “Splendid”,

“Brightness”, “Contrast”, “Auto Rotation”, “Color Temp.”,

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

7. MyFavorite

Load/Save all settings on the monitor.

MyFavorite

Setting 1

Setting 2

Load

Save

Setting 3

Setting 4

sRGB Mode Type C 1920x1080@60Hz

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ASUS USB Type-C Monitor MB166C

3.2 Specications

Model MB166C

Panel Size 15.6” (16:9, 39.62cm) wide screen

Resolution 1920 x 1080

Brightness (Typ.)

250 cd/m

Contrast (Typ.) 800:1

Display Colors 262 K

Digital Input DisplayPort™ Alt Mode for USB Type-C™

Colors

Black

Power Consumption ≦ 8 W

Operating Temp. 0° ~ 40°

Phys. Dimension (WxHxD)

360.14 x225.64x11.8 mm

Box Dimension (WxHxD)

434 x 290 x 76 mm

Net Weight (Esti.)

0.8kg

Gross Weight (Esti.)

1.7kg

Regulation Approvals

cTUVus, CB, CE, CCC, KCC, FCC, BSMI, EAC(CU),

RCM, VCCI, J-Moss, UkrSEPRO, RoHS, WEEE,

Windows 7 & 8.1 & 10 WHQL, Blue light lter, Flicker

free, Energy Star 8.0

Voltage Rating

4.75-5.25V Or 8.55-9.45V Or 11.4-12.6V , 2.0A

*Specications are subject to change without notice.

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Chapter 3: General Instruction

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 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 blinking or

showing ASUS logo repeatly

• Insufficient power supply from source USB

Type-C devices. Please follow below steps:

• Press the left function key, 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 MB166C re-start.(*2). For

example, if brightness value shows “70” and

MB166C 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 MB166C does not re-start when adjusting to value 100, that means

source USB Type-C device has sufcient power supply.

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Chapter 3: General Instruction

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

IBM Modes, Factory Preset Timing

Resolution Refresh Rate Horizontal Frequency

640x350 70Hz 31.469kHz

720x400 70Hz 31.469kHz

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