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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: 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 Specicationsummary .......................................................... 3-5
3.4 Supported operating modes ............................................... 3-11
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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.
As an Energy Star® Partner, our company has determined that this product
meets the Energy Star® guidelines for energy efciency.
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 the monitor, carefully read all the documentation that
came with the package.
• To prevent re 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 x it by yourself. Contact a
qualied 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 re 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 congured receptacles marked
between 100-240V AC.
• If you encounter technical problems with the monitor, contact a
qualied service technician or your retailer.
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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 icker during the initial use due to the nature of the
uorescent light. Turn off the Power Switch and turn it on again to
make sure that the icker disappears.
• You may nd 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 ashes, or cannot work anymore,
contact your dealer or service center to x 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 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.
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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.
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Chapter 1
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.
Product introduction
1.1 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
• 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
2000/XP compliance
1.2 Assembling the monitor base
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1.3 Monitor introduction
MENU
MENU
Front of the LCD monitor
21 3 4 5 6
Stereo
speakers
Base
1. Headphone port . This port connects a headphone with a stereo
mini-plug (3.5mm).
2. “S”
Button:
• Use this hotkey to switch from ve 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.
3. “-”
• Press this button to decrease the value of the function selected
Button:
or move to the previous fuction.
• This is also a hotkey for Volume adjustment.
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4. “+” 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.
5.
Button:
• Press this button to enter/select the icon (function) highlighted
while the OSD menu is activated.
Power Button
6.
• Press this button to turn the monitor on/off.
• The table below shows the status of the LED indicator beside this
button.
Status Description
Blue ON
Amber Standby mode
OFF OFF
The headphone is purchased separately.
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Rear of the LCD monitor
AC IN DIGITAL ANALOG AUDIO
AC IN
DIGITAL
ANALOG
AUDIO
1
3
2
4
1. AC-in port. This port connects the power connector by the bundled
power cord.
2. DVI port. (MB19TU only) This 24-pin port is for PC (Personal
Computer) DVI-D digital signal connection.
3. VGA port. This 15-pin port is for PC VGA connection.
4. Audio-in port. This port connects PC audio source by the bundled
audio cable .
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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
2.1 Connecting the cables
AC IN
DIGITAL
ANALOG
AUDIO
1. 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 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 to a power
outlet.
• To connect the VGA/DVI cable:
a. Plug the VGA/DVI connector to the LCD monitor’s VGA/DVI port.
b. Connect the other end of the VGA/DVI cable to your computer’s
VGA/DVI port.
c. Tighten the two screws to secure the VGA/DVI connector.
2. 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
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2.2 Turning the monitor on
M
E
N
U
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.
2.3 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 monitor’s angle from -5º to 20º.
-5º~20º
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Chapter 3
This chapter introduces the operating
instruction, including how to use the
OSD (On-Screen Display) menu.
General Instruction
3.1 OSD (On-Screen Display) menu
OSD MENU TABLE
The table describes the function of each OSD icon.
Main Menu
Item
Splendid
Color
Adjust
Luminance
OSD Setup
Main
Menu
Icon
Sub Menu
Item
Scenery
Mode
Standard
Mode
Theater
Mode
Game Mode
Night Mode
RGB
Skin Tone
Color Temp
Brightness
Contrast
OSD HPosition
OSD VPosition
OSD
Timeout
Sub
Menu
Description
Icon
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
Color R
Color G
Color B
Reddish
Natural
Yellowish
Cool
Normal
Warm
Adjust brightness level
Adjust contrast level
Adjust horizontal position of the OSD
Adjust vertical position of the OSD
Adjust OSD timeout
Adjust red gain
Adjust green gain
Adjust blue gain
Select reddish skin
stone
Select natural skin
stone
Select yellowish skin
stone
The image appears
bluer. (9300°K)
Normal image color.
(7500°K)
The image appears
redder. (6500°K)
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Image
Setup
Input
Select
Information
Language
Reset
Exit
Focus
Image
Position
Auto
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
Phase
Clock
H-Position
V-Position
Automatically adjust the horizontal /vertical
positions, phase and clock of the image
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
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3.2 Troubleshooting (FAQ)
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)
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.
• 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.
Screen image is
blurry or fuzzy
No sound or sound
is low
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• 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.
3.3 Specicationsummary(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
(continued on the next page)
TFT LCD
19.0” Standard screen
SXGA 1280 x 1024
0.294mm
300cd/m
700:1
160º/160º
16.2M
5ms (Tr+Tf)
Yes
5 Video Preset Modes (by hotkey)
Yes (by hotkey)
3 modes (9300ºK/7500ºK/6500ºK)
3 modes
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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
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Specicationsummary(MB19SE)
Tilt
Dimension
Multi-languages (OSD)
Accessories
Regulation approvals
+20º~-5º
412.6 mm x 224mm x 406.8mm
10 Languages (English, German, Italian, French,
Dutch, Spanish, Russian, Traditional Chinese,
Simplied 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
* Specications are subject to change without notice.
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Specicationsummary(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
(continued on the next page)
TFT LCD
19.0” Standard screen
SXGA 1280 x 1024
0.294mm
320cd/m
800:1
160º/160º
16.2M
2ms (Gray to Gray)/ 6ms (Tr+Tf)
Yes
5 Video Preset Modes (by hotkey)
Yes (by hotkey)
3 modes (9300ºK/7500ºK/6500ºK)
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
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Specicationsummary(MB19TU)
Tilt
Dimension
Multi-languages
Accessories
Regulation approvals
+20º~-5º
412.6 mm x 224mm x 406.8mm
English, German, Italian, French, Dutch, Spanish,
Russian, Traditional Chinese, Simplied 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
* Specications are subject to change without notice.
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Specicationsummary(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
(continued on the next page)
TFT LCD
17.0” Standard screen
SXGA 1280 x 1024
0.264mm
300cd/m
700:1
160º/160º
16.2M
5ms (Tr+Tf)
Yes
5 Video Preset Modes (by hotkey)
Yes (by hotkey)
3 modes (9300ºK/7500ºK/6500ºK)
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
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Specicationsummary(MB17SE)
Tilt
Dimension
Multi-languages
Accessories
Regulation approvals
+20º~-5º
412.6 mm x 224mm x 406.8mm
English, German, Italian, French, Dutch, Spanish,
Russian, Traditional Chinese, Simplied 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
* Specications are subject to change without notice.
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3.4 Supported operating modes
Standard Resolution Horizontal Vertical Pixel
Frequency Frequency Frequency
DOS
VGA
SVGA
XGA
SXGA
* 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.
720 x 400 31.47KHz 70Hz 28.32MHz
640 x 480 31.47KHz 60Hz 25.18MHz
640 x 480 37.90KHz 72Hz 31.50MHz
640 x 480 37.50KHz 75Hz 31.50MHz
800 x 600 35.16KHz 56Hz 36.00MHz
800 x 600 37.90KHz 60Hz 40.00MHz
800 x 600 48.10KHz 72Hz 50.00MHz
800 x 600 46.90KHz 75Hz 49.50MHz
1024 x 768 48.40KHz 60Hz 65.00MHz
1024 x 768 56.50KHz 70Hz 75.00MHz
1024 x 768 60.02KHz 75Hz 78.75MHz
1280 x 1024 64.00KHz 60Hz 108.00MHz
1280 x 1024 78.00KHz 75Hz 135.00MHz
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