Asus MB169C+ User Guide

MB169C+

USB Type-C Monitor

User Guide

USB-C I DP ALTERNATE SUPPORT

Table of contents

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

Safety information ...................................................................................... iv

Care & cleaning ............................................................................................ v

Takeback services ...................................................................................... vi

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

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

1.4 Monitor introduction .................................................................... 1-2

1.4.1 Front view ....................................................................... 1-2

1.4.2 QuickFit Function ............................................................ 1-4

2.1 Adjusting the monitor ...................................................... 2-1

2.2 Connecting the USB Type-C cable ............................................. 2-2

3.1 OSD (On-Screen Display) menu ................................................. 3-1

3.1.1 How to reconfigure .......................................................... 3-1

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

3.2 Specications ............................................................................... 3-9

3.3 Troubleshooting (FAQ) .............................................................. 3-10

3.3 Supported Timing List ............................................................... 3-12

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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.

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Safety information

• Before setting up this USB Type-C monitor, carefully read all the
documentation that came with the package.

• To prevent fire or shock hazard, never expose this USB Type-C
monitor to rain or moisture.

• Never try to open this USB Type-C monitor cabinet.

• Before using this USB Type-C 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
USB Type-C monitor in any area where it may become wet. Place this
USB Type-C monitor on a stable surface.

• Never push objects or spill liquid of any kind into the slots on this USB
Type-C monitor cabinet.

• If you encounter technical problems with this USB Type-C monitor,
contact a qualified service technician or your retailer.

• This USB Type-C monitor is powered by USB port which complies with
LPS and SELV circuit according to IEC60950-1:2005.

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Care & cleaning

• 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:

• 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.

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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

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.

http://www.asus.com

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
recycling information in different region.

http://csr.asus.com/english/Takeback.htm

for detail

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1.1 Welcome!

Thank you for purchasing the ASUS® USB Type-C monitor!

The latest ASUS USB Type-C 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:

USB Type-C monitor

Quick Start Guide

Warranty Card

USB Type-C Cable

Carrying Case/Stand

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

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1.4 Monitor introduction

1.4.1 Front view

Close

Menu

QuickFit

Blue Light Filter

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1. 3-way button

• Press center button to turn on the OSD menu.

• Long press center button for 3s to turn the monitor off.

• Press down button over 5s to lock/unlock the keys.

• Press up/down button to increase/decrease the value of the function

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selected or move to the previous/next functions.

Chapter 1: Product Introduction

• The color of the power indicator defines as the below table.

Status Description

White ON

Amber Standby mode

Dark OFF

2. Quickfit Hotkey

• This is a hotkey to activate the QuickFit function designed for alignment.

• The QuickFit function contains 3 pages of common grid patterns and

photo sizes. See page 1-4 for details.

3. Blue light filter

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

4. USB Type-C port

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1.4.2 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 Grid1

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

4x6

Alignment Grid2

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2.1 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.

• You can adjust the monitor’s angle by three positions with carrying
case.

• There are two strips for viewing angle adjustment. For upright position,
use the far side strip from the top cover. For tilt-back position, use the
other one instead.

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2.2 Connecting the USB Type-C cable

Connect one end of the USB Type-C cable to the monitor’s USB port, the
other end to your computer’s USB port

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Chapter 2: Setup

3.1 OSD (On-Screen Display) menu

3.1.1 Howtorecongure

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Splendid

Scenery Mode

Standard Mode

Theater Mode

Game Mode

Night View Mode

sRGB Mode

Reading Mode

Darkroom Mode

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1. Press the MENU button to activate the OSD menu.

2. Press the  and  buttons 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 center button.

4. Press the  and  buttons to select the desired parameter.

5. Press the center button to enter the slide bar and then use the  or

 buttons, according to the indicators on the menu, to make your
changes.

6. Select the to return to previous menu or center to accept and

return to previous menu.

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3.1.2 OSD Function Introduction

1. Splendid

This function contains eight sub-functions that you can select for your
preference.

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Splendid

Scenery Mode

Standard Mode

Theater Mode

Game Mode

Night View Mode

sRGB Mode

Reading Mode

Darkroom Mode

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• Scenery Mode: This is the best choice for scenery photo displaying with
SPLENDID™ Video Intelligence Technology.

• Standard Mode: This is the best choice for document editing 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.

• sRGB Mode: This is the best choice for viewing photos and graphics
from PCs.

• Reading Mode : This is the best choice for book reading.

• Darkroom Mode : This is the best choice for a weak ambient light

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• 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.

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Blue Light Filter

Level 0

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Level 4

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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 user­configurable.

• 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.

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Color

Brightness

Contrast

Saturation

Color Temp.

Skin Tone

Smart View

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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.

• Smart View: The versatile viewing positions with Smart View
Technology.

• 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.

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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。

5. System Setup

Adjusts the system configuration.

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System Setup

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ple ndi d Dem o Mo de

GamePlus

QuickFit

ECO Mod e

OS D S etup

Language

Key Lock

More

Scenery Mode DisplayPort 1920x1080@60Hz

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System Setup

Back

Information

Power Indicator

Power Key Lock

All Reset

Scenery Mode DisplayPort 1920x1080@60Hz

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• Splendid Demo Mode: Activate the demo mode for the Splendid
function.

• 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 and to select between Chrosshair and Timer function.

• Press center to confirm the function you choose. Press to go off,

and exit.

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GamePlus main menu GamePlus-Crosshair GamePlus-Timer

GamePlus

NEXT NEXT

GamePlus

Crosshair

Timer

GamePlus

NEXT NEXT

NEXT NEXT

• QuickFit: See page 1-4 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.

• Key Lock: Disable all key functions. Pressing the second button on the
right for more than five seconds to disable key lock function.

• More: Return the next page of System Setting.

• Back: Return the previous page of System Setting.

• 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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6. Shortcut

Selecting this option allows you to set two shortcut keys.

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Shortcut

Shortcut 1

Shortcut 2

Scenery Mode DisplayPort 1920x1080@60Hz

• Shortcut 1: User can select from “Blue Light Filter” “Splendid”,
“Brightness”, “Contrast”, “Color Temp.”, “QuickFit”, “GamePlus”
and set as shortcut key.

• Shortcut 2: User can select from “Blue Light Filter” “Splendid”,
“Brightness”, “Contrast”, “Color Temp.”, “QuickFit”, “GamePlus”
and set as shortcut key.

7. MyFavorite

Load/Save all settings on the monitor.

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MyFavorite

Setting 1

Setting 2

Setting 3

Setting 4

Scenery Mode DisplayPort 1920x1080@60Hz

Load

Save

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3.2 Specications

Model MB169C+

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

Resolution 1920 x 1080

Brightness 220 cd/m

Contrast (Min.) ≧700:1

Display Colors 262 K

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

Colors Dark Gray

Power Consumption ≦ 7 W

Operating Temp. 0° ~ 40°

Phys. Dimension (WxHxD) 379.1 x 235.8 x 8.5 mm

Box Dimension (WxHxD) 435 x 297 x 57 mm

Net Weight (Esti.) 0.8 kg

Gross Weight (Esti.) 2 kg

Regulation Approvals

Voltage Rating

*Specifications are subject to change without notice.

UL/cUL, CB, CE, CCC, KCC, FCC, BSMI, EAC(CU),

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

Windows 10, Blue light filter, Flicker free

4.75-5.25V , 1.4A

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3.3 Troubleshooting (FAQ)

Problem Possible Solution

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 bounces or a
wave pattern is present in the
image

Screen image has color
defects (white does not look
white)

• 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 power
outlet.

• Check if the monitor and the computer are in
the ON mode.

• Make sure the USB Type-C cable is properly
connected between the USB Type-C 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 Brightness settings via the button.

• Make sure the USB Type-C cable is properly

connected between the USB Type-C monitor
and the computer.

• Move electrical devices that may cause
electrical interference.

• Inspect the USB Type-C cable and make sure
that none of the pins are bent.

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Problem Possible Solution

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 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 3-way 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 MB169C+ re-start.(*2). For
example, if brightness value shows “70” and
MB169C+ 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 3-way 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 MB169C+ does not re-start when adjusting to value 100, that means
source USB Type-C device has sufficient power supply.

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3.3 Supported Timing List

PC Supported Primary Timing

Resolution Refresh Rate Horizontal Frequency

640x480 60Hz 31.469kHz

640x480 72Hz 37.861kHz

640x480 75Hz 37.5kHz

800x600 56Hz 35.156kHz

800x600 60Hz 37.879kHz

800x600 72Hz 48.077kHz

800x600 75Hz 46.875kHz

1024x768 60Hz 48.363kHz

1024x768 70Hz 56.476kHz

1024x768 75Hz 60.023kHz

1152x864 75Hz 67.5kHz

1280x960 60Hz 60kHz

1280x1024 60Hz 63.981kHz

1280x1024 75Hz 79.976kHz

1440x900 60Hz 55.935kHz

1440x900 75Hz 70.635kHz
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

MAC Modes, Factory Preset Timing

Resolution Refresh Rate Horizontal Frequency

640x480 67Hz 35kHz
832x624 75Hz 49.725kHz

VESA Modes, User Available Timing

Resolution Refresh Rate Horizontal Frequency

848x480 60Hz 31.02kHz

1280x720(RB) 60Hz 44.444kHz

1280x720 60Hz 44.772kHz

1280x720 75Hz 56.456kHz

1280x768(RB) 60Hz 47.396kHz
1280x800(RB) 60Hz 49.306kHz

1280x800 60Hz 49.702kHz

1280x800 75Hz 62.795kHz

1366x768 60Hz 47.712kHz

1440x900(RB) 60Hz 55.469kHz

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1440x900 75Hz 70.635kHz

1680x1050(RB) 60Hz 64.674kHz

1920x1080 60Hz 66.587kHz

SD/HD Timings

CEA-861B Formats, SD/HD Supported Primary Timings

Resolution Refresh Rate Horizontal Frequency

640x480P 59.94 / 60Hz 31.469 / 31.5kHz
720x480P 59.94 / 60Hz 31.469 / 31.5kHz

720x576P 50Hz 31.25kHz
1280x720P 50Hz 37.5kHz
1280x720P 59.94 / 60Hz 44.955 /45kHz
1920x1080i 50Hz 28.125kHz
1920x1080i 59.94 / 60Hz 33.716 / 33.75kHz

CEA-861B Formats, SD/HD Supported Optional Timings

Resolution Refresh Rate Horizontal Frequency

1440x480P 59.94 / 60Hz 31.469 / 31.5kHz
1440x576P 50Hz 31.25kHz

1920x1080P 50Hz 56.25kHz
1920x1080P 59.94 / 60Hz 67.433 / 67.5kHz

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