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    MB19 Series/ MB17 Series LCD Monitor U ser G uide MENU[...]

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    ii 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 t[...]

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    iii Table of contents Notices ................................................................................................ iv Safety information ............................................................................... v Care & Cleaning .................................................................................. vi Package conte[...]

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    iv 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 b[...]

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    v 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[...]

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    vi 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 a[...]

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    vii 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 document[...]

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    viii 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 Product introduction 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.[...]

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    1-2 Chapter 1: 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 Wind[...]

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    1-3 ASUS LCD Monitor MB19 Series/MB17 Series 1.3 Monitor introduction Front of the LCD monitor 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™ Vid[...]

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    1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction 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 thi[...]

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    1-5 ASUS LCD Monitor MB19 Series/MB17 Series Rear of the LCD monitor 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 [...]

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    1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction[...]

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    Chapter 2 Setup This chapter provides instructions on how to correctly connect cables and properly adjust the angle of the LCD monitor.[...]

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    2-2 Chapter 2: Setup 2.1 Connecting the cables 1. Connect the cables as shown: AC IN DIGITAL ANALOG AUDIO • 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 [...]

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    2-3 ASUS LCD Monitor MB191SE/MB191TU 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 [...]

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    2-4 Chapter 2: Setup[...]

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    Chapter 3 General Instruction This chapter introduces the operating instruction, including how to use the OSD (On-Screen Display) menu.[...]

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    3-2 Chapter 3: General Instruction 3.1 OSD (On-Screen Display) menu OSD MENU TABLE The table describes the function of each OSD icon. Main Menu Item Main Menu Icon Sub Menu Item Sub Menu Icon Description Splendid Scenery Mode Advance for scenery use with SPLENDID™ Video Enhancement Standard Mode Advance for general Windows use (SPLENDID™ Off) T[...]

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    3-3 ASUS LCD Monitor MB19 Series/MB17 Series Image Setup Focus Phase Adjust image Phase to reduce Horizontal-line noise of the image Clock Adjust image Clock to reduce Vertical-line noise of the image Image Position H-Position Adjust horizontal position of the image V-Position Adjust vertical position of the image Auto Automatically adjust the hori[...]

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    3-4 Chapter 3: General Instruction 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) Sc[...]

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    3-5 ASUS LCD Monitor MB19 Series/MB17 Series 3.3 Specicationsummary(MB19SE) TFT LCD 19.0” Standard screen SXGA 1280 x 1024 0.294mm 300cd/m 2 700:1 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[...]

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    3-6 Chapter 3: General Instruction Specicationsummary(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, Simplied Chinese, Japanese) VGA cable, audio cable, power cord, Support CD[...]

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    3-7 ASUS LCD Monitor MB19 Series/MB17 Series TFT LCD 19.0” Standard screen SXGA 1280 x 1024 0.294mm 320cd/m 2 800:1 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 [...]

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    3-8 Chapter 3: General Instruction Specicationsummary(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, Simplied Chinese, Japanese VGA cable, DVI cable, audio cable, power cord, support CD, quick st[...]

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    3-9 ASUS LCD Monitor MB19 Series/MB17 Series TFT LCD 17.0” Standard screen SXGA 1280 x 1024 0.264mm 300cd/m 2 700:1 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) [...]

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    3-10 Chapter 3: General Instruction Specicationsummary(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, Simplied Chinese, Japanese VGA cable, audio cable, power cord, support CD, quick start guide,[...]

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    3-11 ASUS LCD Monitor MB19 Series/MB17 Series 3.4 Supported operating modes Standard Resolution Horizontal Vertical Pixel Frequency Frequency Freque ncy 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[...]

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    3-12 Chapter 3: General Instruction[...]