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SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. ii or (2) the serial number of the product is authorized in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT...
SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. ii or (2) the serial number of the product is authorized in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT...
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Table of contents Notices iv Safety information v Care & Cleaning vi Package contents viii Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Features 1-2 1.2 Assembling the monitor base 1-2 1.3 Monitor introduction 1-3 Front of the LCD monitor 1-3 Rear of the LCD monitor 1-5 Chapter 2: Setup 2.1 Connecting the cables 2-2 2.2 Turning the monitor on 2-3 2.3 Adjusting the monitor 2-3 Chapter 3 General Instruction 3.1 OSD (On-Screen Display) menu 3-2 3.2 Troubleshooting (FAQ 3-4 3.3 Specification summary 3-5 3.4 Supported operating modes 3-11 iii
Table of contents Notices iv Safety information v Care & Cleaning vi Package contents viii Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Features 1-2 1.2 Assembling the monitor base 1-2 1.3 Monitor introduction 1-3 Front of the LCD monitor 1-3 Rear of the LCD monitor 1-5 Chapter 2: Setup 2.1 Connecting the cables 2-2 2.2 Turning the monitor on 2-3 2.3 Adjusting the monitor 2-3 Chapter 3 General Instruction 3.1 OSD (On-Screen Display) menu 3-2 3.2 Troubleshooting (FAQ 3-4 3.3 Specification summary 3-5 3.4 Supported operating modes 3-11 iii
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... turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from digital apparatus set out in a particular installation. This equipment has been tested and found to an outlet on , the user is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. If this product meets the Energy Star® guidelines for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part...
... turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from digital apparatus set out in a particular installation. This equipment has been tested and found to an outlet on , the user is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. If this product meets the Energy Star® guidelines for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part...
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... damage due to open the monitor cabinet. Overloading can result in fire or electric shock. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. • Before using the product, make sure all the documentation that came with your retailer. Place the monitor on the back or top of power supply to fix it may...
... damage due to open the monitor cabinet. Overloading can result in fire or electric shock. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. • Before using the product, make sure all the documentation that came with your retailer. Place the monitor on the back or top of power supply to fix it may...
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... using a cleaner containing alcohol or acetone. Do not repair the screen by the stand or the cord. • Cleaning. Care & Cleaning • Before you lift or reposition your dealer or service center to fix it. When lifting or carrying the monitor, grasp the edges of the previous screen may remain after switching the image. Stubborn stains may be removed with a cloth dampened with the monitor...
... using a cleaner containing alcohol or acetone. Do not repair the screen by the stand or the cord. • Cleaning. Care & Cleaning • Before you lift or reposition your dealer or service center to fix it. When lifting or carrying the monitor, grasp the edges of the previous screen may remain after switching the image. Stubborn stains may be removed with a cloth dampened with the monitor...
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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. viii
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. viii
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...™ 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 1.2 Assembling the monitor base 1- Chapter...
...™ 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 1.2 Assembling the monitor base 1- Chapter...
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.... 3. This port connects a headphone with SPLENDID™ Video Enhancement Technology. • Exit the OSD menu or go back to switch from five video preset modes (Game Mode, Night View Mode, Scenery Mode, Standard Mode, Theater Mode) with a stereo mini-plug (3.5mm). 2. ASUS LCD Monitor MB19 Series/MB17 Series 1- 1.3 Monitor introduction Front of the function selected or move to the previous fuction. • This is active. • Automatically adjust the image to its optimized position, clock...
.... 3. This port connects a headphone with SPLENDID™ Video Enhancement Technology. • Exit the OSD menu or go back to switch from five video preset modes (Game Mode, Night View Mode, Scenery Mode, Standard Mode, Theater Mode) with a stereo mini-plug (3.5mm). 2. ASUS LCD Monitor MB19 Series/MB17 Series 1- 1.3 Monitor introduction Front of the function selected or move to the previous fuction. • This is active. • Automatically adjust the image to its optimized position, clock...
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4. Status Blue Amber OFF Description ON Standby mode OFF The headphone is activated. 6. "+" Button: • Press this button to increase the value of the LED indicator beside this button. Power Button • Press this button to the next function. • This is also a hotkey for Brightness adjustment. 5. Button: • Press this button to turn the monitor on/off. • The table below shows the status of...
4. Status Blue Amber OFF Description ON Standby mode OFF The headphone is activated. 6. "+" Button: • Press this button to increase the value of the LED indicator beside this button. Power Button • Press this button to the next function. • This is also a hotkey for Brightness adjustment. 5. Button: • Press this button to turn the monitor on/off. • The table below shows the status of...
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This port connects the power connector by the bundled audio cable . VGA port. ASUS LCD Monitor MB19 Series/MB17 Series 1- AC-in port. Rear of the LCD monitor AC IN DIGITAL ANALOG AUDIO AC IN DIGITAL ANALOG AUDIO 1 2 34 1. DVI port. (MB19TU only) This 24-pin port is for PC (Personal Computer) DVI-D digital signal connection. 3. Audio-in port. This port connects PC audio source by the bundled power cord. 2. This 15-pin port is for PC VGA connection. 4.
This port connects the power connector by the bundled audio cable . VGA port. ASUS LCD Monitor MB19 Series/MB17 Series 1- AC-in port. Rear of the LCD monitor AC IN DIGITAL ANALOG AUDIO AC IN DIGITAL ANALOG AUDIO 1 2 34 1. DVI port. (MB19TU only) This 24-pin port is for PC (Personal Computer) DVI-D digital signal connection. 3. Audio-in port. This port connects PC audio source by the bundled power cord. 2. This 15-pin port is for PC VGA connection. 4.
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Chapter 2 This chapter provides instructions on how to correctly connect cables and properly adjust the angle of the LCD monitor. Setup
Chapter 2 This chapter provides instructions on how to correctly connect cables and properly adjust the angle of the LCD monitor. Setup
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... 2: Setup 2.1 Connecting the cables 1. Plug the VGA/DVI connector to your computer's VGA/DVI port. Connect the cables as shown: AC IN DIGITAL ANALOG AUDIO Power cord Audio cable VGA cable DVI cable • To connect the audio cable: connect one end of the audio cable to the monitor's Audio-in port, and then connect the other end to the computer multi-media (or audio) card's audio output. • To connect the power cord: connect one end of the power cord securely to the monitor's AC input port, the other end of the VGA/DVI cable to the LCD monitor's VGA/DVI port...
... 2: Setup 2.1 Connecting the cables 1. Plug the VGA/DVI connector to your computer's VGA/DVI port. Connect the cables as shown: AC IN DIGITAL ANALOG AUDIO Power cord Audio cable VGA cable DVI cable • To connect the audio cable: connect one end of the audio cable to the monitor's Audio-in port, and then connect the other end to the computer multi-media (or audio) card's audio output. • To connect the power cord: connect one end of the power cord securely to the monitor's AC input port, the other end of the VGA/DVI cable to the LCD monitor's VGA/DVI port...
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...; For optimal viewing, we recommend that you look at the full face of the monitor, then adjust the monitor to the angle that the monitor is most comfortable for the location of the power button. 2.2 Turning the monitor on Press the power button . See page 1-4 for you. • Hold the stand to prevent the monitor from -5º to 20º. -5º~20º MENU ASUS LCD Monitor MB191SE...
...; For optimal viewing, we recommend that you look at the full face of the monitor, then adjust the monitor to the angle that the monitor is most comfortable for the location of the power button. 2.2 Turning the monitor on Press the power button . See page 1-4 for you. • Hold the stand to prevent the monitor from -5º to 20º. -5º~20º MENU ASUS LCD Monitor MB191SE...
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...; Video Enhancement Adjust red gain Color R Color G Color B Adjust green gain Adjust blue gain Reddish Select reddish skin stone Natural Select natural skin stone Yellowish Select yellowish skin stone The image appears Cool bluer. (9300°K) Normal Normal image color. (7500°K) Warm The image appears redder. (6500°K) Luminance Brightness Contrast Adjust brightness level Adjust contrast level OSD HPosition Adjust horizontal position of the OSD OSD Setup OSD VPosition Adjust vertical position of each OSD icon. 3.1 OSD (On-Screen Display) menu OSD MENU TABLE...
...; Video Enhancement Adjust red gain Color R Color G Color B Adjust green gain Adjust blue gain Reddish Select reddish skin stone Natural Select natural skin stone Yellowish Select yellowish skin stone The image appears Cool bluer. (9300°K) Normal Normal image color. (7500°K) Warm The image appears redder. (6500°K) Luminance Brightness Contrast Adjust brightness level Adjust contrast level OSD HPosition Adjust horizontal position of the OSD OSD Setup OSD VPosition Adjust vertical position of each OSD icon. 3.1 OSD (On-Screen Display) menu OSD MENU TABLE...
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...Language Reset Exit Focus Image Position Auto Phase Clock H-Position Adjust image Phase to reduce Horizontal-line nAodijsuestofimtahgeeimCalogcek to reduce Vertical-line noise of the image Adjust horizontal position of the image V-Position Adjust vertical position of the image Automatically adjust the horizontal /vertical positions, phase and clock of the image 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 ASUS LCD Monitor MB19 Series...
...Language Reset Exit Focus Image Position Auto Phase Clock H-Position Adjust image Phase to reduce Horizontal-line nAodijsuestofimtahgeeimCalogcek to reduce Vertical-line noise of the image Adjust horizontal position of the image V-Position Adjust vertical position of the image Automatically adjust the horizontal /vertical positions, phase and clock of the image 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 ASUS LCD Monitor MB19 Series...
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... 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. • Press the button for two seconds to automatically adjust the image. • Adjust the H-Position or V-Position settings via OSD. • Make...
... 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. • Press the button for two seconds to automatically adjust the image. • Adjust the H-Position or V-Position settings via OSD. • Make...
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3.3 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 160º/160º 16.2M 5ms (Tr+Tf) Yes 5 Video Preset Modes (by hotkey...
3.3 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 160º/160º 16.2M 5ms (Tr+Tf) Yes 5 Video Preset Modes (by hotkey...
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...) 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 160º/160º 16.2M 2ms (Gray to Gray)/ 6ms (Tr+Tf) Yes 5 Video Preset Modes...
...) 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 160º/160º 16.2M 2ms (Gray to Gray)/ 6ms (Tr+Tf) Yes 5 Video Preset Modes...
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...-Tone selection 3 modes DVI port -- Specification summary (MB17SE) Panel Type TFT LCD Panel size 17.0" Standard screen Max. VGA port 15-Pin D-Sub Audio-in port 3.5mm Mini-jack Headphone port 3.5mm Mini-jack Colors Iron-gray/Silver Speaker (Built-in) 2W x 2 Stereo Power LED Blue (ON)/ Amber (Stand-By) VESA wall mount 100 x 100mm Kensington lock Yes Power source AC: 100~240V 50Hz/60Hz Power consumption Power On: < 50W, Standby: < 2W (continued on the next page) ASUS LCD Monitor MB19 Series/MB17 Series 3-
...-Tone selection 3 modes DVI port -- Specification summary (MB17SE) Panel Type TFT LCD Panel size 17.0" Standard screen Max. VGA port 15-Pin D-Sub Audio-in port 3.5mm Mini-jack Headphone port 3.5mm Mini-jack Colors Iron-gray/Silver Speaker (Built-in) 2W x 2 Stereo Power LED Blue (ON)/ Amber (Stand-By) VESA wall mount 100 x 100mm Kensington lock Yes Power source AC: 100~240V 50Hz/60Hz Power consumption Power On: < 50W, Standby: < 2W (continued on the next page) ASUS LCD Monitor MB19 Series/MB17 Series 3-
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For optimal resolution, we recommend that you choose a mode listed in the table may not be supported. 3.4 Supported operating modes Standard Resolution Horizontal Frequency Vertical Frequency Pixel Frequency DOS VGA SVGA XGA SXGA 720 x 400 640 x 480 640 x 480 640 x 480 800 x 600 800 x 600 800 x 600 800 x 600 1024 x 768 1024 x 768 1024 x 768 ....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 * Modes not listed in the table above. ASUS LCD Monitor MB19 Series/MB17 Series 3-11
For optimal resolution, we recommend that you choose a mode listed in the table may not be supported. 3.4 Supported operating modes Standard Resolution Horizontal Frequency Vertical Frequency Pixel Frequency DOS VGA SVGA XGA SXGA 720 x 400 640 x 480 640 x 480 640 x 480 800 x 600 800 x 600 800 x 600 800 x 600 1024 x 768 1024 x 768 1024 x 768 ....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 * Modes not listed in the table above. ASUS LCD Monitor MB19 Series/MB17 Series 3-11