MSI G243CV User manual

G Series
LCD Monitor
G243CV (3BB5)
G274CV (3CD1)
G323CV (3DC3)
User Guide

2Contents
Contents
Getting Started.............................................................................................................. 3
Package Contents................................................................................................... 3
Installing the Monitor Stand................................................................................... 4
Adjusting the Monitor ............................................................................................. 6
Monitor Overview.................................................................................................... 7
Connecting the Monitor to PC .............................................................................. 10
OSD Setup ................................................................................................................... 12
Navi Key ................................................................................................................ 12
Hot Key.................................................................................................................. 13
OSD Menus.................................................................................................................. 14
Gaming.................................................................................................................. 14
Professional.......................................................................................................... 16
Image .................................................................................................................... 17
Input Source ......................................................................................................... 18
Navi Key ................................................................................................................ 18
Setting................................................................................................................... 19
Specifications.............................................................................................................. 21
Preset Display Modes ................................................................................................ 23
Troubleshooting.......................................................................................................... 25
Safety Instructions...................................................................................................... 26
TÜV Rheinland Certification....................................................................................... 28
Regulatory Notices..................................................................................................... 29
Revision
V1.0, 2022/07

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Getting Started
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
G243CV
G274CV
G323CV
Documentation Quick Start Guide
Accessories
Stand Base with Screw(s)
Screw(s) for Wall Mount Bracket(s) (Optional)
Power Cord
External Power Supply
Cables HDMI Cable (Optional)
⚠
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.

4Getting Started
Installing the Monitor Stand
1. Leave the monitor in its protective foam packaging. Align the stand to the monitor
groove.
2. Push the stand towards the monitor groove until it locks in place.
3. Connect the base to the stand and tighten the base screws to secure the base.
4. Make sure the stand assembly is properly installed before setting the monitor
upright.
G243CV
1
2
3
G274CV/ G323CV
2
3
1

5
Getting Started
⚠
Important
∙ 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!

6Getting Started
Adjusting the Monitor
This monitor is designed to maximize your viewing comfort with its adjustment
capabilities.
⚠
Important
∙ Avoid touching the display panel when adjusting the monitor.
∙ Please slightly tilt the monitor backwards before pivoting it.
G243CV
-5° 20°
G274CV/ G323CV
30°
30°
-5° 20°

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Getting Started
Monitor Overview
G243CV
1
23
4 5 6 7

8Getting Started
G274CV/ G323CV
1
3
2
4 5 6 7

9
Getting Started
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
4Power Jack
5DisplayPort
6HDMI Port
7Headphone Jack

10 Getting Started
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.
G243CV
D
A
B
C

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Getting Started
G274CV/ G323CV
A
B
C
D

12 OSD Setup
OSD Setup
This chapter provides you with essential information on OSD Setup.
⚠
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.
G243CV

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OSD Setup
G274CV/ G323CV
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.

14 OSD Menus
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 ∙Users can adjust Response Time in
any mode.
∙Response Time will be grayed out
while MPRT is enabled.
Fast
Fastest

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OSD Menus
1st Level Menu 2nd/3rd Level Menu Description
MPRT OFF ∙When MPRT is enabled, Brightness
cannot be enabled and will be grayed
out.
∙HDCR and MPRT cannot be enabled
simultaneously.
∙Response time will be grayed out
while MPRT is enabled.
∙MPRT is available when the refresh
rate is 75Hz.
∙MPRT has to be disabled while
Adaptive-Sync is set to ON.
ON
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

16 OSD Menus
1st Level Menu 2nd/3rd Level Menu Description
Screen
Assistance
Icon None ∙Users can adjust Screen Assistance
in any mode.
Adaptive-Sync OFF ∙Adaptive-Sync prevents screen
tearing.
ON
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.
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.
ON
HDCR OFF ∙HDCR enhances image quality by
increasing the contrast of images.
∙When HDCR is set to ON, Brightness will be
grayed out.
∙HDCR and MPRT cannot be enabled
simultaneously.
ON

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OSD Menus
1st Level Menu 2nd Level Menu Description
MPRT OFF ∙When MPRT is enabled, Brightness cannot
be enabled and will be grayed out.
∙HDCR and MPRT cannot be enabled
simultaneously.
∙Response time will be grayed out while
MPRT is enabled.
∙MPRT is available when the refresh rate is
75Hz.
∙MPRT has to be disabled while Adaptive-
Sync is set to ON.
ON
Image
Enhancement
OFF ∙Image Enhancement enhances image
edges to improve their acutance.
Weak
Medium
Strong
Strongest
Image
1st Level Menu 2nd/3rd Level Menu Description
Brightness 0-100 ∙Properly adjust Brightness
according to the surrounding
lighting.
∙Brightness will be grayed out
when MPRT Sync or HDCR are
enabled.
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)

18 OSD Menus
1st Level Menu 2nd/3rd Level Menu Description
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 ∙Users can adjust Input Source in any mode.
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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OSD Menus
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.
∙Users can enable or disable the Info. On
Screen.
ON

20 OSD Menus
1st Level Menu 2nd Level Menu Description
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