Asus MB14AHD User manual

MB14AHD
Portable USB Touch
Monitor
User Guide

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Table of contents
Notices......................................................................................................... iii
Safety information ....................................................................................... v
Care & cleaning........................................................................................... vi
Takeback services..................................................................................... vii
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 Adjusting the monitor.................................................................. 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 reconfigure.......................................................... 3-1
3.1.2 OSD Function Introduction.............................................. 3-2
3.2 DisplayWidget Lite..................................................................... 3-10
3.3 Touch Panel Setting .................................................................. 3-11
3.4 Specications............................................................................. 3-12
3.5 Troubleshooting (FAQ).............................................................. 3-13
3.6 Supported Timing List............................................................... 3-15

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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.
This product qualifies for ENERGY STAR in the factory
default settings 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 specified limit.

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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 Official 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 office, your
household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the
product.

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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.
Caution:
• Replacement of a battery with an incorrect type that can defeat a
safeguard;
• Disposal of a battery into fire or a hot oven, or mechanically crushing
or cutting of a battery, that can result in an explosion;
• Leaving a battery in an extremely high temperature surrounding
environment that can result in an explosion or the leakage of
flammable liquid or gas;
• A battery subjected to extremely low air pressure that may result in an
explosion or the leakage of flammable liquid or gas.
• Risk of fire or explosion if the battery is replaced by an incorrect type.
WARNING
Restriction on Hazardous Substances statement (India) This product
complies with the “India E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2016” and
prohibits use of Lead, Mercury, Hexavalent Chromium, polybrominated
biphenyls(PBBs) and polybrominated diphenyl ethers(PBDEs) in
concentration exceeding 0.1% by weight in homogenous materials
and 0.01% by weight in homogenous materials for cadmium, except of
exemptions listed in Schedule 2 of the Rule.

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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 for EU energy label

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1.1 Welcome!
Thank you for purchasing the ASUS Portable USB Touch Monitor!
The latest ASUS Portable USB Touch Monitor provides great portability
and productivity to your daily life, enhancing both of your viewing and
working experience.
1.2 Package contents
Check your package for the following items:
Portable USB Monitor
Quick Start Guide
Warranty Card
USB Type-C Cable
USB Type-C to A adapter (Optional)
USB Type-C to A cable (Optional)
Protective Sleeve
ASUS Stylus Pen
Micro HDMI to HDMI cable
QC3.0 18W Adapter
• If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer
immediately.

1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
1.3 Monitor introduction
1.3.1 Front view
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Power
Menu
Close
Input Select
Power
Menu
Close
Input Select
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. Close / Up Button:
• Exit the OSD menu .
4. Input Select & Shortcut Button
• Default setting for this button is “Input Select”, it can be used to switch
input source.
• “Input Select” can be replaced with other frequent used function, go to
“Shortcut” and select your favorite function.
• Key Lock shortcut key. Press and hold it for 5 seconds to enable/disable
Keys Lock.

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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
Alignment Grid1
Alignment Grid1
Alignment Grid1
Alignment Grid2
2. Photo size: Provides photographers and other users to accurately
view and edit their photos in real size on the screen.
3x5
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2.1 Adjusting the monitor
The hinge opening is from 30 to 150 degrees, and viewing tilt angle is from
15 to 75 degrees accordingly.
30°
150°
15°
75°

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2.2 Connect the USB monitor with system
or
B
A
Micro-HDMI
USB (for touch function)
Type-C
C
• Must connect USB cable between monitor and input device to enable touch
signal transmission.
• Remember to remove isolation sheet in the stylus pen in the first use.
• The stylus pen can last up to a year on a new battery, based on average daily
use of two hours.
• Please be noted that the battery size/format for the stylus pen is AAAA.

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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
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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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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
Scenery Mode HDMI 1080p 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, 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
Scenery Mode HDMI 1080p 60Hz
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• Blue Light Filter: In this function, you can adjust the blue light filter from
Min to max. Min: no changes；Max: The higher the level, the less blue
light is scattered. When blue light filter is activated, the default settings of
Standard Mode will be automatically imported. Besides maximum level,
the brightness is user-configurable. Maximum is the optimized setting.
It is compliance with TUV low blue light certification*. The brightness
function is not user configurable.
• When the user adjusts blue light filter bar to maximum level.
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
Skin Tone
Smart View
Color Temp.
Saturation
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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.
Image
Sharpness
Trace Free
ASCR
VividPixel
Aspect Control
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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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5. Input Select
Select the input source from HDMI, Type-C 1,Type-C 2 input signal.
Input Select
HDMI
Type-C 1
Type-C 2
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6. System Setup
Adjusts the system configuration.
System Setup
Splendid Demo Mode
Auto Rotation
GamePlus
Volume
Touch Screen
Scenery Mode HDMI 1080p 60Hz
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QuickFit
ECO Mode
OSD Setup
System Setup
Language
Key Lock
Power Key Lock
Power Indicator
Information
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All Reset
English

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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 Lite software.
• Touch Screen: Portable Display MB14AHD is a touch monitor which
uses 10 point touch panel technology. Please use with Windows 10 OS
or above. You can use either single finger touch, or multi-finger touch up
to maximum simultaneous 10 touch points. When use with stylus pen
together, the finger touch is limited in 2 fingers. You can also disable
touch function here.
10-Point Touch
• Volume: Adjusts the output volume of earphone.
• 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.
GamePlus main menu GamePlus-Crosshair GamePlus-Timer
GamePlus
Crosshair
(Practice Mode)
Timer
Display Alignment
GamePlus
GamePlus

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• 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.
• 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, Indonesian
and Ukrainian.
• Key Lock: Disable all key functions. Pressing the menu button for more
than five seconds to disable key lock function.
• Power Key Lock: To disable / enable power key.
• Information:Displays the monitor information.
• Power Indicator: Turn the power LED indicator on/off.
• All Reset: Selects “Yes” to revert all settings to the factory default mode.
7. Shortcut
Selecting this option allows you to set shortcut key.
Shortcut
Blue Light Filter
Splendid
Auto Rotation
Contrast
Brightness
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Input Select
• Shortcut : User can select from “Blue Light Filter” “Splendid”,
“Brightness”, “Contrast”, “Auto Rotation”, “Input Select” and set as
shortcut key.The default setting is Input Select.