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MB19 Series/
MB17 Series
LCD Monitor
User Guide
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E2624 First Edition V1 May 2006 Copyright © 2006 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (“ASUS”). Product warranty or service will not be extended if
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Table of contents Notices ................................................................................................ iv Safety information ............................................................................... v Care & Cleaning .................................................................................. vi Package contents ...............................................................................viii Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-1 1.1 Features ....................
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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 r
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Safety information • Before setting up the monitor, carefully read all the documentation that came with the package. • To prevent fire 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 fix it by yourself. Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. • Before using the product, make sure a
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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 c
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Where to find 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. vii
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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
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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
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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 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 (MB19T
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1.3 Monitor introduction 1.3.1 Front of the LCD monitor Stereo speakers MENU Base MENU 1 2 3 4 5 6 1. Headphone port . This port connects a headphone with a stereo mini-plug (3.5mm). 2. “S” Button: • Use this hotkey to switch from five 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
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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. 6. Power Button • 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 St
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1.3.2 Rear of the LCD monitor AC IN DIGITAL ANALOG AUDIO AC IN DIGITAL ANALOG AUDIO 1 2 3 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 . ASUS LCD Monitor MB19 Series/MB17 Series 1-5
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1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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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
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2.1 Connecting the cables 1. 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 to a power outlet. • To connect the VGA/DVI cable: a. Pl
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2.2 Turning the monitor on 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 a
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2-4 Chapter 2: Setup
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Chapter 3 This chapter introduces the operating instruction, including how to use the OSD (On-Screen Display) menu. General Instruction
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3.1 OSD (On-Screen Display) menu OSD MENU TABLE The table describes the function of each OSD icon. Main Menu Main Sub Menu Sub Item Menu Item Menu Description Icon Icon Scenery Advance for scenery use with SPLENDID™ Video Mode Enhancement Standard Advance for general Windows use (SPLENDID™ Mode Off) Splendid Theater Advance for movie use with SPLENDID™ Video Mode Enhancement Advance for game use with SPLENDID™ Video Game Mode Enhancement Advance for dark-display
