MSI 3BB3 User manual

G Series
LCD Monitor
G2422C (3BB3)
User Guide

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Contents
Getting Started.............................................................................................................. 3
Package Contents................................................................................................... 3
Installing the Monitor Stand................................................................................... 4
Adjusting the Monitor ............................................................................................. 5
Monitor Overview.................................................................................................... 6
Connecting the Monitor to PC ................................................................................ 7
OSD Setup ..................................................................................................................... 8
Navi Key .................................................................................................................. 8
Hot Key.................................................................................................................... 8
OSD Menus.................................................................................................................... 9
Gaming.................................................................................................................... 9
Professional.......................................................................................................... 11
Image .................................................................................................................... 12
Input Source ......................................................................................................... 12
Navi Key ................................................................................................................ 12
Setting................................................................................................................... 13
Specifications.............................................................................................................. 14
Preset Display Modes ................................................................................................ 16
Troubleshooting.......................................................................................................... 17
Safety Instructions...................................................................................................... 18
TÜV Rheinland Certification....................................................................................... 20
Regulatory Notices..................................................................................................... 21
Revision
V1.1, 2023/10

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Getting Started
This chapter provides you with the information on hardware setup procedures. While
connecting devices, be careful in holding the devices and use a grounded wrist strap
to avoid static electricity.
Package Contents
Monitor G2422C
Documentation Quick Start Guide
Accessories
Stand with Screw(s)
Stand Base with Screw(s)
Screw(s) for Wall Mount Bracket(s)
Power Cord
External Power Supply
Cables Premium High Speed HDMI™ Cable
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Important
∙ Contact your place of purchase or local distributor if any of the items is damaged or
missing.
∙ Package contents may vary by country.
∙ The included power cord is exclusively for this monitor and should not be used with
other products.

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Installing the Monitor Stand
1. Leave the monitor in its protective foam packaging. Align the stand bracket to the
monitor groove. Tighten the stand bracket with screws.
2. Connect the base to the stand and tighten the base screw to secure the base.
3. Make sure the stand assembly is properly installed before setting the monitor
upright.
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Important
∙ Remove the screws on the monitor groove if needed before installing the stand.
∙ Place the monitor on a soft, protected surface to avoid scratching the display panel.
∙ Do not use any sharp objects on the panel.
∙ The groove for installing the stand bracket can also be used for wall mount. Please
contact your dealer for proper wall mount kit.
∙This product comes with NO protective film to be removed by the user! Any
mechanical damages to the product including removal of the polarizing film may
affect the warranty!

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Adjusting the Monitor
This monitor is designed to maximize your viewing comfort with its adjustment
capabilities.
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Important
∙ Avoid touching the display panel when adjusting the monitor.
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Monitor Overview
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1Power LED
Lit in white after the monitor is turned on. If no signal input, the LED will turn
into orange. Lit in orange when the monitor is in Stand-by mode.
2Power Button & Navi Key
3Kensington Lock
4HDMI™ Connector
5DisplayPort
6Headphone Jack
7Power Jack

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Connecting the Monitor to PC
1. Turn off your computer.
2. Connect the video cable from the monitor to your computer.
3. Assemble the external power supply & power cord. (Figure A)
4. Connect the external power supply to the monitor power jack. (Figure B)
5. Plug the power cord into the electrical outlet. (Figure C)
6. Turn on the monitor. (Figure D)
7. Power on the computer and the monitor will auto detect the signal source.
AA
B
A
C
D

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OSD Setup
This chapter provides you with essential information on OSD Setup.
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Important
All information is subject to change without prior notice.
Navi Key
The monitor comes with a Navi Key, a multi-directional control that helps navigate the
On-Screen Display (OSD) menu.
OK
Up/Down/Left/Right:
∙selecting function menus and items
∙adjusting function values
∙entering into/exiting from function menus
Press (OK):
∙launching the On-Screen Display (OSD)
∙entering submenus
∙confirming a selection or setting
Hot Key
∙Users may enter into preset function menus by moving the Navi Key up, down, left or
right when the OSD menu is inactive.
∙Users may customize their own Hot Keys to enter into different function menus.

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OSD Menus
Gaming
1st Level Menu 2nd/3rd Level Menu Description
Game Mode User ∙Use Up or Down Button to select and preview
mode effects.
∙Press the OK Button to confirm and apply your
mode type.
FPS
Racing
RTS
RPG
Night Vision OFF ∙This function optimizes background brightness
and is recommended for FPS games.
Normal
Strong
Strongest
A.I.
Response Time Normal ∙Setting to Fastest will reach the shortest
response time and help improve blurred images
when playing very fast games.
Fast
Fastest
MPRT OFF ∙MPRT is available when the refresh rate is over
85 Hz.
∙Activating MPRT will affect:
Affected Function Function Status
»Brightness
»Response Time Unable to select
»HDCR
»Adaptive-Sync Set to OFF
ON

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1st Level Menu 2nd/3rd Level Menu Description
Refresh Rate Location Left Top ∙Location is adjustable in OSD Menu. Press the
OK Button to confirm and apply your Refresh
Rate Location.
∙This monitor follows and works at the Operating
System’s preset Screen Refresh Rate.
Right Top
Left Bottom
Right Bottom
OFF
ON
Alarm Clock Location Left Top ∙After setting the time, press the OK Button to
activate the timer.
∙Users have to manually restore their preset
Alarm Clock after any AC power loss and
reconnection.
Right Top
Left Bottom
Right Bottom
OFF
15:00 00:01 ~ 99:59
30:00
45:00
60:00
Screen Assistance None ∙Users can adjust Screen Assistance in any
mode.
Adaptive-Sync OFF ∙Adaptive-Sync prevents screen tearing.
∙Activating Adaptive-Sync will affect:
Affected Function Function Status
»MPRT Set to OFF
ON

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Professional
1st Level Menu 2nd Level Menu Description
Pro Mode User ∙Use Up or Down Button to select and preview mode
effects.
∙Press the OK Button to confirm and apply your mode
type.
∙The default setting “Eco” mode meets the
requirements of TÜV Rheinland’s “Low Blue Light”
standard and Eyesafe certification.
Anti-Blue
Movie
Office
sRGB
Eco
Low Blue Light OFF ∙Low Blue Light protects your eyes against blue light.
When enabled, Low Blue Light adjusts the screen color
temperature to a more yellow glow.
∙When Pro Mode is set to Anti-Blue, it is mandatory to
enable Low Blue Light.
∙This monitor is a Low Blue Light backlight monitor,
it would decrease the blue light emitted without
adjusting OSD function.
ON
HDCR OFF ∙HDCR enhances image quality by increasing the
contrast of images.
∙Activating HDCR will affect:
Affected Function Function Status
»Brightness Unable to select
»MPRT Set to OFF
ON
MPRT OFF ∙MPRT is available when the refresh rate is over 85 Hz.
∙Activating MPRT will affect:
Affected Function Function Status
»Brightness
»Response Time Unable to select
»HDCR
»Adaptive-Sync Set to OFF
ON
Image Enhancement OFF ∙Image Enhancement enhances image edges to improve
their acutance.
Weak
Medium
Strong
Strongest

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Image
1st Level Menu 2nd/3rd Level Menu Description
Brightness 0-100 ∙Properly adjust Brightness according to the
surrounding lighting.
Contrast 0-100 ∙Properly adjust Contrast to relax your eyes.
Sharpness 0-5 ∙Sharpness improves clarity and details of
images.
Color Temperature Cool ∙Use Up or Down Button to select and
preview mode effects.
∙Press the OK Button to confirm and apply
your mode type.
∙Users can adjust Color Temperature in
Customization mode.
Normal
Warm
Customization R (0-100)
G (0-100)
B (0-100)
Screen Size Auto ∙Users can adjust Screen Size in any mode,
any resolution and any screen refresh rate.
4:3
16:9
Input Source
1st Level Menu 2nd Level Menu Description
HDMI™1 ∙Users can adjust Input Source in any mode.
HDMI™2
DP
Auto Scan OFF ∙Users can use the Navi Key to select Input Source at
below status:
• While “Auto Scan” is set to “OFF” with the monitor at
power saving mode;
• While “No Signal” message box is shown on the
monitor.
ON
Navi Key
1st Level Menu 2nd Level Menu Description
Up
Down
Left
Right
OFF ∙All Navi Key items can be adjusted via OSD Menus.
Brightness
Game Mode
Screen Assistance
Alarm Clock
Input Source
Refresh Rate
Info. On Screen
Night Vision

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Setting
1st Level Menu 2nd Level Menu Description
Language 繁體中文 ∙Users have to press the OK Button to confirm and
apply the Language setting.
∙Language is an independent setting. Users’ own
language setting will override the factory. When
users set Reset to Yes, Language will not be
changed.
English
Français
Deutsch
Italiano
Español
한국어
日本語
Русский
Português
简体中文
Bahasa Indonesia
Türkçe
(More languages
coming soon)
Transparency 0~5 ∙Users can adjust Transparency in any mode.
OSD Time Out 5~30s ∙Users can adjust OSD Time Out in any mode.
Power Button OFF ∙When set to OFF, users can press the power button
to turn off the monitor.
Standby ∙When set to Standby, users can press the power
button to turn off the panel and backlight.
Info. On Screen OFF ∙The information of the monitor status will be shown
on the right side of the screen.
ON
HDMI™ CEC OFF ∙HDMI™ CEC (Consumer Electronics Control)
supports Sony PlayStation®, Nintendo® Switch™,
Xbox Series X|S consoles and various audio-visual
devices that are CEC-capable.
∙If HDMI™ CEC is set to ON:
• The monitor will automatically power on when the
CEC device is turned on.
• The CEC device will enter power saving mode
when the monitor is turned off.
• When Sony PlayStation®, Nintendo® Switch™, or
Xbox Series X|S console is connected, Game Mode
and Pro Mode will be automatically set to default
modes and can be adjusted to users’ preferred
modes later.
ON
Reset YES ∙Users can Reset and restore settings to original OSD
Default in any mode.
NO

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Specifications
Model G2422C
Size 23.6 inch
Curvature 1500R
Panel Type VA
Resolution 1920 x 1080 (FHD)
Aspect Ratio 16:9
Brightness (nits) 250 (typ.)
Contrast Ratio 3000:1
Refresh Rate 180Hz
Response Time
∙1ms (MPRT)
∙4ms (GTG)
∙8ms (Tr + Tf)
I/O
∙HDMI™ Connector x2
∙DisplayPort x1
∙Headphone Jack x1
∙Power Jack x1
View Angles 178°(H) , 178°(V)
DCI-P3*/ sRGB 81%/ 108%
Surface Treatment Anti-glare
Display Colors 16.7M (8 bits)
Monitor Power Options 12V 3A
External Power Supply Model: ADS-40NP-12-1
Power Input 100~240Vac, 50~60Hz, 1A
Power Output 12V 3A
Adjustment (Tilt) -5° ~ 20°
Kensington Lock Yes
VESA Mounting
∙Plate Type: 75x 75 mm
∙Screw Type: M4 x 10 mm
• Thread Diameter: 4 mm
• Thread Pitch: 0.7 mm
• Thread Length: 10 mm
Dimension (W x H x D) 537.4 x 414.7 x 215.6 mm
Weight 3.3 Kg (net)/ 4.9 Kg (gross)

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* Based on CIE1976 test standards.
Model G2422C
Environment
Operating
∙Temperature: 0℃ to 40℃
∙Humidity: 20% to 90%, non-condensing
∙Altitude: 0 ~ 5000m
Storage ∙Temperature: -20℃ to 60℃
∙Humidity: 10% to 90%, non-condensing

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Preset Display Modes
Standard Resolution HDMI™ DP
VGA 640x480 @60Hz V V
@67Hz V V
@72Hz V V
@75Hz V V
SVGA 800x600 @56Hz V V
@60Hz V V
@72Hz V V
@75Hz V V
XGA 1024x768 @60Hz V V
@70Hz V V
@75Hz V V
SXGA 1280x1024 @60Hz V V
@75Hz V V
WSXGA+ 1680x1050 @60Hz V V
Full HD 1920x1080 @60Hz V V
@144Hz V
@165Hz V V
@180Hz V V
Video
Timing
Resolution
480P V V
576P V V
720P V V
1080P @60Hz V V
@120Hz V V

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Troubleshooting
The power LED is off.
• Press the monitor power button again.
• Check if the monitor power cable is properly connected.
No image.
• Check if the computer graphics card is properly installed.
• Check if the computer and monitor are connected to electrical outlets and are
turned on.
• Check if the monitor signal cable is properly connected.
• The computer may be in Standby mode. Press any key to activate the monitor.
The screen image is not properly sized or centered.
• Refer to Preset Display Modes to set the computer to a setting suitable for the
monitor to display.
No Plug & Play.
• Check if the monitor power cable is properly connected.
• Check if the monitor signal cable is properly connected.
• Check if the computer and graphics card are Plug & Play compatible.
The icons, font or screen are fuzzy, blurry or have color problems.
• Avoid using any video extension cables.
• Adjust brightness and contrast.
• Adjust RGB color or tune color temperature.
• Check if the monitor signal cable is properly connected.
• Check for bent pins on the signal cable connector.
The monitor starts flickering or shows waves.
• Change the refresh rate to match the capabilities of your monitor.
• Update your graphics card drivers.
• Keep the monitor away from electrical devices that may cause electromagnetic
interference (EMI).

Safety Instructions
∙Read the safety instructions carefully and thoroughly.
∙All cautions and warnings on the device or User Guide should be noted.
∙Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.
Power
∙Make sure that the power voltage is within its safety range and has been adjusted
properly to the value of 100~240V before connecting the device to the power outlet.
∙If the power cord comes with a 3-pin plug, do not disable the protective earth pin
from the plug. The device must be connected to an earthed mains socket-outlet.
∙Please confirm the power distribution system in the installation site shall provide
the circuit breaker rated 120/240V, 20A (maximum).
∙Always disconnect the power cord or switch the wall socket off if the device would
be left unused for a certain time to achieve zero energy consumption.
∙Place the power cord in a way that people are unlikely to step on it. Do not place
anything on the power cord.
∙If this device comes with an adapter, use only the MSI provided AC adapter approved
for use with this device.
Environment
∙To reduce the possibility of heat-related injuries or of overheating the device, do not
place the device on a soft, unsteady surface or obstruct its air ventilators.
∙Use this device only on a hard, flat and steady surface.
∙To prevent the device from tipping over, secure the device to a desk, wall or fixed
object with an anti-tip fastener that helps to properly support the device and keep it
safe in place.
∙To prevent fire or shock hazard, keep this device away from humidity and high
temperature.
∙Do not leave the device in an unconditioned environment with a storage temperature
above 60℃ or below -20℃, which may damage the device.
∙The maximum operating temperature is around 40℃.
∙When cleaning the device, be sure to remove the power plug. Use a piece of soft
cloth rather than industrial chemical to clean the device. Never pour any liquid into
the opening; that could damage the device or cause electric shock.
∙Always keep strong magnetic or electrical objects away from the device.
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∙If any of the following situations arises, get the device checked by service personnel:
• The power cord or plug is damaged.
• Liquid has penetrated into the device.
• The device has been exposed to moisture.
• The device does not work well or you can not get it working according to the User
Guide.
• The device has dropped and damaged.
• The device has obvious sign of breakage.
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TÜV Rheinland Certification
TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification
Blue light has been shown to cause eye fatigue
and discomfort. MSI now offers monitors with TÜV
Rheinland Low Blue Light certification to ensure
users’ eye comfort and well-being. Please follow
the instructions below to reduce the symptoms from
extended exposure to the screen and blue light.
∙Place the screen 20 – 28 inches (50 – 70 cm) away from your eyes and a little below
eye level.
∙Consciously blinking the eyes every now and then will help to reduce eye strain after
extended screen time.
∙Take breaks for 20 minutes every 2 hours.
∙Look away from the screen and gaze at a distant object for at least 20 seconds
during breaks.
∙Make stretches to relieve body fatigue or pain during breaks.
∙Turn on the optional Low Blue Light function.
TÜV Rheinland Flicker Free Certification
∙TÜV Rheinland has tested this product to
ascertain whether the display produces visible
and invisible flicker for the human eye and
therefore strains the eyes of users.
∙TÜV Rheinland has defined a catalogue of
tests, which sets out minimum standards
at various frequency ranges. The test catalogue is based on internationally
applicable standards or standards common within the industry and exceeds these
requirements.
∙The product has been tested in the laboratory according to these criteria.
∙The keyword “Flicker Free” confirms that the device has no visible and invisible
flicker defined in this standard within the range of 0 - 3000 Hz under various
brightness settings.
∙The display will not support Flicker Free when Anti Motion Blur/MPRT is enabled.
(The availability of Anti Motion Blur/MPRT varies by products.)