MSI G274PF User manual

G Series
LCD Monitor
G274F (3CC2)
G274PF (3CC2)
User Guide

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Contents
Getting Started.............................................................................................................. 3
Package Contents................................................................................................... 3
Installing the Monitor Stand................................................................................... 4
Adjusting the Monitor ............................................................................................. 5
Monitor Overview.................................................................................................... 7
Connecting the Monitor to PC ................................................................................ 9
OSD Setup ................................................................................................................... 10
Navi Key ................................................................................................................ 10
Hot Key.................................................................................................................. 10
OSD Menus.................................................................................................................. 11
Gaming.................................................................................................................. 11
Professional.......................................................................................................... 13
Image .................................................................................................................... 14
Input Source ......................................................................................................... 14
Navi Key ................................................................................................................ 15
Setting................................................................................................................... 15
Specifications.............................................................................................................. 17
Preset Display Modes ................................................................................................ 19
Troubleshooting.......................................................................................................... 20
Safety Instructions...................................................................................................... 21
TÜV Rheinland Certification....................................................................................... 23
Regulatory Notices..................................................................................................... 24
Revision
V1.0, 2023/09

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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 G274F
G274PF
Documentation Quick Start Guide
Accessories
Stand with Screw(s)
Stand Base with Screw(s)
Stand Cover with Screw(s)
Power Cord
External Power Supply
Cables Premium High Speed 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.

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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.
2. Tighten the stand bracket with screws.
3. Connect the base to the stand and tighten the base screw to secure the base.
4. Make sure the stand assembly is properly installed before setting the monitor
upright.
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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!

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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.
G274F
-5° 20°

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G274PF
130mm
-5° 20°
90° 90°
45° 45°

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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
3Cable Routing Hole
4HDMI™ Connector
Supports 1920x1080@180Hz as specified in HDMI™ 2.0.
5DisplayPort
Supports 1920x1080@180Hz as specified in DisplayPort 1.2a.
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 monitor power adapter & power cord. (Figure A)
4. Connect the power adapter 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.
A
B
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.
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
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Important
The following settings will be grayed out when HDR signals are received:
∙ Night Vision
∙ MPRT
∙ Low Blue Light
∙ HDCR
∙ Brightness
∙ Contrast
∙ Color Temperature
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.

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1st Level Menu 2nd/3rd Level Menu Description
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
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.

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1st Level Menu 2nd/3rd Level Menu Description
Adaptive-Sync OFF ∙Adaptive-Sync prevents screen
tearing.
∙Activating Adaptive-Sync will affect:
Affected Function Function Status
»MPRT Set to OFF
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.
∙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

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1st Level Menu 2nd Level Menu Description
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.
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.
∙Activating Screen Size 16:9 will
affect:
Affected Function Function Status
»MPRT Set to OFF
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

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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
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 default. 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)

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1st Level Menu 2nd Level Menu Description
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
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
Monitor G274F G274PF
Size 27 inch
Curvature Flat
Panel Type Rapid IPS
Resolution 1920 x 1080 (FHD)
Aspect Ratio 16:9
Brightness 250 nits (typ.)
Contrast Ratio 1000:1
Refresh Rate 180Hz
Response Time
1ms (GTG)
1ms (MPRT)
5ms (Tr + Tf)
I/O
∙HDMI™ 2.0 Port x2
∙DisplayPort 1.2 Port x1
∙Headphone Jack x1
View Angles 178°(H) , 178°(V)
DCI-P3*/ sRGB 98%/ 134%
Surface Treatment Anti-glare
Display Colors 16.7M 8bits (6bits + FRC)
Monitor Power Options 12V 3A
Power Adapter Specs Model: ADS-40NP-12-1 12036E
Power Input 100~240Vac, 50~60Hz, 1A
Power Output 12V 3A
Adjustment (Tilt) -5° ~ 20°
Kensington Lock Yes
VESA Mounting
∙Plate Type: 75 x 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) 613.5 x 231.9 x 472.0 mm 613.5 x 196.5 x 402.1 mm
Weight Net 5.3 kg 5.9 kg
Gross 7.2 kg 6.8 kg

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* Based on CIE1976 test standards.
Monitor G274F G274PF
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
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Important
All information is subject to change without prior notice.
Standard Resolution HDMI™ DP
VGA 640x480 @60Hz V V
@67Hz V V
@72Hz V V
@75Hz V V
Dos-Mode 720x480 @60Hz V V
720x576 @50Hz 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
WXGA+ 1440x900 @60Hz V V
WSXGA+ 1680x1050 @60Hz V V
Full HD 1920x1080 @60Hz V V
@85Hz V V
@144Hz V V
@165Hz V V
@180Hz V V
Video Timing
Resolution
720P V V
1080P @60Hz V V
1080P @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).