Asus ROG STRIX XG16AHP User manual

ROG STRIX
XG16AHP/XG16AHP-W
Portable Gaming
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 and Charging Instructions............................. 1-2
2.1 Monitor standing positions ......................................................... 2-1
2.2 Connect the USB monitor with system...................................... 2-2
2.3 Assembling/Dis-assembling the ROG tripod ............................ 2-3
2.4 How to Adjust tilt strength of ROG Tripod ................................ 2-3
2.5 Announcements........................................................................... 2-5
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............................................................................. 3-11
3.3 Troubleshooting (FAQ).............................................................. 3-12
3.4 Supported Timing List............................................................... 3-13

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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 the 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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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 Gaming Monitor, carefully read all the
documentation that came with the package.
• To prevent fire or shock hazard, never expose this Portable Gaming
Monitor to rain or moisture.
• Never try to open this Portable Gaming Monitor cabinet.
• Before using this Portable Gaming 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 Gaming Monitor in any area where it may become wet. Place
this Portable Gaming Monitor on a stable surface.
• Never push objects or spill liquid of any kind into the slots on this
Portable Gaming Monitor cabinet.
• If you encounter technical problems with this Portable Gaming Monitor,
contact a qualified service technician or your retailer.
• This Portable Gaming Monitor is powered by USB port which complies
with LPS and SELV circuit according to IEC60950-1:2005.
• DO NOT dispose of the product in fire
• DO NOT use monitor near heating equipment or in places where there
is likelihood of high temperature
• Keep your monitor away from sharp objects
• DO NOT place objects on top of your monitor
• If the unit uses batteries, please ensure that they are inserted correctly-
observing the polarity (+/-) Please make sure that used batteries are
disposed of correctly.
• Do not burn or incinerate. Do not expose the batteries(battery pack or
batteries installed) to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.

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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.
CAUTION: Replacement of a battery with an incorrect type that
can defeat a safeguard.
CAUTION: Disposal of a battery into fire or a hot oven, or
mechanically crushing or cutting of a battery, that can result in an
explosion.
CAUTION: Leaving a battery in an extremely high temperature
surrounding environment that can result in an explosion or the
leakage of flammable liquid or gas.
CAUTION: A battery subjected to extremely low air pressure that
may result in an explosion or the leakage of flammable liquid or
gas.
CAUTION: Risk of fire or explosion if the battery is replaced by an
incorrect type.
IMPORTANT: Information that you MUST follow to complete a
task.

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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.
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.

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ASUS USB Type-C Monitor XG16AHP
1.1 Welcome!
Thank you for purchasing the ASUS®Portable Gaming Monitor!
The latest ASUS Portable Gaming 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 Gaming Monitor
Quick Start Guide
Warranty Card
USB Type-C Cable
Protective Sleeve
USB Type-C to A Adapter
Micro HDMI to HDMI cable
Power Adapter
ROG Tripod
ROG Tripod Hole Cover
Calibration Report
• 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 and Charging Instructions
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Power
Menu
Close
Volume
Power
Menu
Close
Volume
1. Power button/Power LED
• Press this button to turn the monitor on/off when connected to a valid
source.
• The color definition of the power indicator is as the below table.
Status Description
Blue ON/Standby mode
Dark OFF
Red Charging Mode
Green Finished charging
2. MENU Button:
• Press this button to enter the OSD menu.
• Long pressing the button allows you to have a quick check on battery %
even the device is OFF.
• When connect XG16 to a valid source, you can press this button to do
“input select”.
3. Close Button
• Exit the OSD menu.
• Key Lock shortcut key. Press and hold it for 5 seconds to enable/disable
Keys Lock.
4. Volume Button & Shortcut Button
• Adjust the volume level.

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• Default setting for shortcut is “Volume”, it can be changed to other
functions by selecting under menu “My favorite”- “Shortcut”.
5. Micro-HDMI port
• Connect your computer with Micro-HDMI cable.
6. USB Type-C port
• Used to connect to a valid source such as Notebook/PC/Mobile phone
that supports USB Type C DP Alt Mode; signal input supports maximum
to resolution 1920 x 1080 @144Hz.
• Used to do battery charging; up to 9V@2A 18W power supply by
inbox QC3.0 adapter or up to 12V@2A by certified PD3.0 power
adapters on the market.
7. USB Type-C port
• Used to do battery charging; up to 9V@2A 18W power supply by
inbox QC3.0 adapter or up to 12V@2A by certified PD3.0 power
adapters on the market.
8. Earphone - out Port
IMPORTANT:
• Charge the monitor for 4 hours before using it for the first time
• Use only bundled power adapter and USB cable to charge your
monitor. Using different power adapter and cable might bring potential
damage to your device.
WARNING: The adapter may become warm to hot while in use.
DO NOT cover the adapter and keep it away from your body while
it is connected to a power source. If your device become unusual
hot, disconnect the USB cable from your device and send the
device including the power adapter and USB cable to an ASUS
qualified service personnel

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2.1 Monitor standing positions
You can stand up the monitor by embedded kickstand in both landscape
and portrait mode.
70°

2-2 Chapter 2: Setup
2.2 Connect the USB monitor with system
B
C
D
A
Micro-HDMI
Type-C

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2.3 Assembling/Dis-assembling the ROG tripod
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2
0-115mm
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2.4 How to Adjust tilt strength of ROG Tripod
The tilt strength is adjustable according to personal habits.
Depends on the usage, the tilt strength could get loose as used frequency
gets more , you can also follow below steps to do the adjustment.

2-4 Chapter 2: Setup
After adjusting the tilt strength by inbox Allen wrench, following below to
assemble ball shaft back
NOTE:
• ROG tripod supports tilt -5~90 degrees and swivel 360 degrees.
• ROG tripod can be the stand for products that implement standard
tripod hole.
• When the ball shaft is removed, it becomes a standard tripod, a
standard 1/4 thread is seen embedded.
• ROG tripod can only support product that is within 1.5kg, please don’t
connect with product that is over this weight.
CAUTION: ROG tripod doesn’t support Pivot function, please
don’t turn the monitor in clockwise or counterclockwise when
connecting with ROG tripod in case of any damage.

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2.5 Announcements
As this product includes magnet in the structure, there could be potential
risk to cause the damage of computer hard disc and objects that are
sensitive to magnet.
Please ensure not to stack the product with the computer when computer
is in use (power on or standby mode) otherwise the hard drive could
possibly be influenced by the result of permanent data missing or the
computer display could be switched off due to computer auto protection
mechanism. When place this product together with computer in the bag,
must have the computer power off to avoid possible hard drive damage
problem.(Check Picture A)
The battery capacity will vary depending on the environment temperature,
humidity, and monitor usage
The battery used in this device may present a risk of fire or chemical burn
if removed or dissembled
Risk of explosion if the battery is placed by an incorrect type
Never attempt to short-circuit your monitor battery
Never attempt to disassemble and reassemble the monitor battery
Discontinue usage if leakage is found
The battery and its components must be recycled or disposed of properly
Keep the battery and other small components away from children
Picture A

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3.1 OSD (On-Screen Display) menu
3.1.1 Howtorecongure
OD
Adaptive-Sync
GamePlus
GameVisual
Shadow Boost
Color
Image
Gaming
Input Select
Power
System Setup
MyFavorite
Auto Rotation
Type-C 1920x1080@ 60Hz
Racing Mode
82% ROG Strix XG16
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 button.
4. Press the and buttons to select the desired parameter.
5. Press the 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 to accept and return to
previous menu.
• ：Get power from source when this icon is shown
• ：Battery power
• ：Battery is being charged

3-2 Chapter 3: General Instruction
3.1.2 OSD Function Introduction
1. Gaming
This function contains OD, Adaptive-Sync/G-Sync Compatible,
GamePlus, GameVisual, Shadow Boost.
OD
Adaptive-Sync
GamePlus
GameVisual
Shadow Boost
Color
Image
Gaming
Input Select
Power
System Setup
MyFavorite
Auto Rotation
Type-C 1920x1080@ 60Hz
Racing Mode
82% ROG Strix XG16
• OD: Speeds up the response time by Over Drive technology. Including
Level 0~Level 5.
• Adaptive-Sync (G-Sync Compatible via Type C port)/Variable
Refresh Rate (HDMI port): It can allow Adaptive-Sync supported
graphics source to dynamically adjust display refresh rate (60-144Hz)
based on typical content frame rates for power efficient, virtually stutter
free and low-latency display update.
• GamePlus: The GamePlus Function provides a toolkit and creates a
better gaming environment for users when playing different types of
games. Particularly, Crosshair function is specially designed for new
gamers or beginners interested in First Person Shooter (FPS) games. To
active GamePlus:
• Activate Crosshair, Timer or FPS Counter or Display Alignment
function.

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GamePlus-Crosshair GamePlus-Timer
OD
Adaptive-Sync
GameVisual
Shadow Boost
Color
Image
Input Select
System Setup
MyFavorite
Auto Rotation
Type-C 1920x1080@ 60Hz
Racing Mode
82% ROG Strix XG16
GamePlus
Gaming
Power
OD
Adaptive-Sync
GameVisual
Shadow Boost
Color
Image
Input Select
System Setup
MyFavorite
Auto Rotation
Type-C 1920x1080@ 60Hz
Racing Mode
82% ROG Strix XG16
GamePlus
Gaming
Power
GamePlus - FPS Counter GamePlus- Display Alignment
OD
Adaptive-Sync
GameVisual
Shadow Boost
Color
Image
Input Select
System Setup
MyFavorite
Auto Rotation
Type-C 1920x1080@ 60Hz
Racing Mode
82% ROG Strix XG16
GamePlus
Gaming
Power
Real-time Frame Rate
Dynamic Frame Rate Graph
OD
Adaptive-Sync
GameVisual
Shadow Boost
Color
Image
Input Select
System Setup
MyFavorite
Auto Rotation
Type-C 1920x1080@ 60Hz
Racing Mode
82% ROG Strix XG16
GamePlus
Gaming
Power
ON
OFF
• GameVisual: This function contains eight sub-functions that
you can select for your preference. Each mode has the Reset
selection, allowing you to maintain your setting or return to the
preset mode.
• Scenery Mode: This is the best choice for scenery photo displaying
with GameVisual™ Video Intelligence Technology.
• Racing Mode: This is the best choice for racing game playing with
GameVisual™ Video Intelligence Technology.
• Cinema Mode: This is the best choice for movie watching with
GameVisual™ Video Intelligence Technology.
• RTS/RPG Mode: This is the best choice for Real-Time
Strategy(RTS)/Role-Playing Game(RPG) playing with GameVisual™
Video Intelligence Technology.
• FPS Mode: This is the best choice for First Person Shooter game
playing with GameVisual™ Video Intelligence Technology.
• sRGB Mode: This is the best choice for viewing photos and graphics
from PCs.
• MOBA Mode : This is the best choice for Multiplayer Online Battle
Arena (MOBA) games playing with GameVisualTM Video intelligence
Technology.
• User Mode: More items are adjustable in the Color menu.

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• In the Racing Mode, the Saturation, Sharpness, and ASCR functions
are not user-configurable.
• In the sRGB, the Saturation, Color Temp., Sharpness, Brightness,
Contrast and ASCR functions are not user-configurable.
• In the MOBA Mode, the Saturation, Sharpness and ASCR functions
are not user-configurable.
• Shadow Boost: Dark color enhancement adjust monitor gamma curve to
enrich the dark tones in an image making dark scenes and objects much
easier be found.
2. Image
You can adjust Brightness, Contrast, Sharpness, VividPixel, ASCR,
Aspect Control, and Blue Light Filter from this main function.
Brightness 100
100
0
Contrast
VividPixel
Color
Image
Gaming
Input Select
Power
System Setup
MyFavorite
Auto Rotation
Type-C 1920x1080@ 60Hz
Racing Mode
82% ROG Strix XG16
Sharpness
ASCR
Aspect Control
Blue Light Filter
• Brightness: The adjusting range is from 0 to 100.
• Contrast: The adjusting range is from 0 to 100.
• Sharpness: Adjust the picture sharpness. The adjusting range is from 0
to 100.
• 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.
• Aspect Control: Adjust the aspect ratio to “Full” and “4:3”.
• Blue Light Filter: Adjust the energy level of blue light emitted from LED
backlight.
• Choose 4:3 to display the picture according to the original aspect
ratio of the input source.

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• When Blue Light Filter is activated,the default settings of Racing
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).
3. Color
Select the image color you like from this function.
Color Temp.
Gamma
Color
Image
Gaming
Input Select
Power
System Setup
MyFavorite
Auto Rotation
Type-C 1920x1080@ 60Hz
Racing Mode
82% ROG Strix XG16
Saturation