MSI Modern Series User manual

Modern Series
LCD Monitor
Modern MD272P (3PB1)
Modern MD272PW (3PB1)
Modern MD272QP (3PB1)
Modern MD272QPW (3PB1)
Modern MD272QP Ultramarine (3PB1)
User Guide

2Contents
Contents
Getting Started.............................................................................................................. 3
Package Contents................................................................................................... 3
Installing the Monitor Stand................................................................................... 4
Adjusting the Monitor ............................................................................................. 5
Monitor Overview.................................................................................................... 6
Connecting the Monitor to PC ................................................................................ 8
OSD Setup ..................................................................................................................... 9
OSD Keys ................................................................................................................ 9
OSD Menus.................................................................................................................. 10
Professional.......................................................................................................... 11
Image .................................................................................................................... 13
Input Source ......................................................................................................... 14
Navi Key ................................................................................................................ 14
Setting................................................................................................................... 15
Specifications.............................................................................................................. 17
Preset Display Modes ................................................................................................ 19
Troubleshooting.......................................................................................................... 20
Safety Instructions...................................................................................................... 21
TÜV Rheinland Certification....................................................................................... 23
Regulatory Notices..................................................................................................... 24
Revision
V1.0, 2022/06

3
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
Modern MD272P
Modern MD272PW
Modern MD272QP
Modern MD272QPW
Modern MD272QP Ultramarine
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 (Optional)
Cables
HDMI Cable (Optional)
USB Upstream Cable (for USB Type-B Upstream Port)
(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 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
∙ 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!

5
Getting 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.
110 mm
-5° 20°
30° 30°
90° 90°

6Getting Started
Monitor Overview
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Getting Started
1OSD Keys
2Power Button / Power 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.
3Power Jack
4USB Type-C Port
This port supports DisplayPort Alternate (DP Alt) Mode and up to 20V/3.25A
(65W) power delivery.
5DisplayPort
6HDMI Port
7Headphone Jack
8USB 2.0 Type-B Upstream Port
For USB Upstream Cable.
⚠
Important
Check the package for USB
Upstream Cable and connect it
to the PC and monitor. Once this
cable is connected, the USB Type-A
Downstream Ports on the monitor
will be ready for use.
To PC
To Monitor
9USB 2.0 Type-A Port
10 Kensington Lock

8Getting 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.
A
B
C
D

9
OSD Setup
OSD Setup
This chapter provides you with essential information on OSD Setup.
⚠
Important
All information is subject to change without prior notice.
OSD Keys
The monitor comes with a set of OSD Keys that help to control the On-Screen Display
(OSD) menu.
OSD Key Hot Key (When OSD is OFF) OSD Setup (When OSD is ON)
M
∙Activating the OSD Main Menu
∙Entering the submenus.
∙Confirming a selection or
setting.
∙Mode ∙Navigating through function
menus and items.
∙Adjusting function values.
∙Input Source
E
∙Audio Volume ∙Confirming the selection.
∙Exiting the current menu.

10 OSD Menus
OSD Menus
Modern MD272P/ Modern MD272PW
Modern MD272QP/ Modern MD272QPW/
Modern MD272QP Ultramarine
⚠
Important
When receiving HDR signals, Low Blue Light, HDCR, Brightness, Contrast, and Color
Temperature will be grayed out.

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OSD Menus
Professional
1st Level Menu 2nd/3rd Level Menu Description
Mode Eco ∙Use Up or Down Button to select
and preview mode effects.
∙Press the E Button to confirm and
apply your mode type.
User
sRGB
Anti-Blue
Movie
Office
Black-White
Response Time Normal ∙Users can adjust Response Time in
any mode.
Fast
Fastest
Refresh Rate Location Left Top ∙Location is adjustable in OSD Menu.
Press the E 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

12 OSD Menus
1st Level Menu 2nd/3rd Level Menu Description
Alarm Clock Location Left Top ∙After setting the time, press the E
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
KVM Auto ∙Auto allows the monitor to
automatically switch between USB
input sources, such as keyboards,
mice or other USB devices.
∙Users can also designate Upstream
port or USB Type-C as the only USB
signal source.
Upstream
Type-C
Screen Size Auto ∙Users can adjust Screen Size in
any mode, any resolution and any
screen refresh rate.
4:3
16:9
Adaptive-Sync
(Modern
MD272P/
Modern
MD272PW)
OFF ∙Adaptive-Sync prevents screen
tearing.
ON
FreeSync
(Modern
MD272QP/
Modern
MD272QPW/
Modern
MD272QP
Ultramarine)
OFF ∙FreeSync prevents screen tearing.
ON

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OSD Menus
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 HDCR is enabled.
Contrast 0-100 ∙Properly adjust Contrast to relax
your eyes.
Sharpness 0-5 ∙Sharpness improves clarity and
details of images.
Image
Enhancement
OFF ∙Image Enhancement enhances
image edges to improve their
acutance.
Weak
Medium
Strong
Strongest
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 Mode is set to Anti-Blue, it
is mandatory to enable Low Blue
Light.
∙This monitor is a Low Blue Light
monitor which will decrease
the blue light emitted without
adjusting the OSD settings.
ON
HDCR OFF ∙HDCR enhances image quality
by increasing the contrast of
images.
∙When HDCR is set to ON,
Brightness will be grayed out.
ON

14 OSD Menus
1st Level Menu 2nd/3rd Level Menu Description
Color
Temperature
Cool ∙Use Up or Down Button to select
and preview mode effects.
∙Press the E 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)
Input Source
1st Level Menu 2nd Level Menu Description
HDMI ∙Select an Input Source from the list.
DP
Type C
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
Enter
Left
Right
OFF ∙All Navi Key items can be adjusted via
OSD Menus.
Brightness
Mode
Alarm Clock
Input Source
Refresh Rate
Info. On Screen
Audio Volume
KVM

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OSD Menus
Setting
1st Level Menu 2nd Level Menu Description
Language 繁體中文 ∙Users have to press the E 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)
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.

16 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, Mode will be automatically
set to Eco mode (Default) and can be
adjusted to users’ preferred modes
later.
ON
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
Audio Volume 0-100 ∙Users can adjust Audio Volume in any
mode.
Reset YES ∙Users can Reset and restore settings to
original OSD Default in any mode.
NO

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Specifications
Specifications
Model Modern MD272P
Modern MD272PW
Modern MD272QP
Modern MD272QPW
Modern MD272QP
Ultramarine
Size 27 inch
Curvature Flat
Panel Type IPS
Resolution 1920 x 1080 2560 x 1440
Aspect Ratio 16:9
Brightness (nits) 250 (typ.) 300 (typ.)
Contrast Ratio 1000:1
Refresh Rate 75Hz
Response Time 5ms (GtG) 4ms (GtG)
I/O
∙Power Jack x1
∙USB Type-C Port x1
∙DisplayPort x1
∙HDMI Port x1
∙Headphone Jack x1
∙USB 2.0 Type-A Port x2
∙USB 2.0 Type-B Upstream Port x1
View Angles 178°(H) , 178°(V)
DCI-P3*/ sRGB 80% / 100% 80% / 99%
Surface Treatment Anti-glare
Display Colors 16.7M (8 bit)
Speaker 2W x2
Monitor Power Options 19V 5.79A
External Power Supply
Specs
Model: ADS-110CL-19-3 190110G
Power Input 100~240Vac, 50~60Hz, 1.5A Max
Power Output 19V 5.79A

18 Specifications
* Based on CIE1976 test standards.
Model Modern MD272P
Modern MD272PW
Modern MD272QP
Modern MD272QPW
Modern MD272QP
Ultramarine
Adjustment (Tilt) -5° ~ 20°
Adjustment (Height) 0 ~ 110mm
Adjustment (Swivel) -30° ~ 30°
Adjustment (Pivot) -90° ~ 90°
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 D x H) 613.50 x 200.81 x 401.50 mm
Weight 5.85 Kg (net) / 8.10 Kg (gross)
Environment
Operating
∙Temperature:0℃to40℃
∙Humidity: 20% to 90%, non-condensng
∙Altitude: 0 ~ 5000m
Storage ∙Temperature:-20℃to60℃
∙Humidity: 10% to 90%, non-condensing

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Preset Display Modes
Preset Display Modes
⚠
Important
All information is subject to change without prior notice.
Standard Resolution
Modern MD272P
Modern MD272PW
Modern MD272QP
Modern MD272QPW
Modern MD272QP
Ultramarine
HDMI DP
Type-C HDMI DP Type-C
Full HD 1920x1080 @60Hz V V V V
@75Hz V V V V
QHD 2560x1440 @60Hz V V
@75Hz V V
Video
Timing
Resolution
720P V V V V
1080P @60Hz V V V V

20 Troubleshooting
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).