MSI MP2422C User manual

PRO Series
LCD Monitor
MP2422C (3PB0)
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
Navi Key .................................................................................................................. 9
Hot Key.................................................................................................................... 9
OSD Menus.................................................................................................................. 10
Picture .................................................................................................................. 10
Color ..................................................................................................................... 11
Audio ..................................................................................................................... 12
System .................................................................................................................. 12
Information ........................................................................................................... 14
Specifications.............................................................................................................. 15
Preset Display Modes ................................................................................................ 17
Troubleshooting.......................................................................................................... 18
Safety Instructions...................................................................................................... 19
TÜV Rheinland Certification....................................................................................... 21
ENERGY STAR Certification....................................................................................... 21
Regulatory Notices..................................................................................................... 22
Revision
V1.0, 2023/07

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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 PRO MP2422C
Documentation Quick Start Guide
Accessories External Power Supply & Power Cord
Cables High Speed HDMI™ Cable (Optional)
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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.

4Getting Started
Installing the Monitor Stand
1. Leave the monitor in its protective foam packaging. Align the stand bracket to the
monitor groove.
2. Push the stand towards the monitor groove until it locks in place.
3. Connect the base to the stand 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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Getting Started
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.
-7° +22°

6Getting Started
Monitor Overview
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Getting Started
1Power LED
Lit in blue after the monitor is turned on. If no signal input, the LED will turn
into flicker blue. LED goes off when the monitor is turned off.
2Power Button & Navi Key
3Kensington Lock
4Power Jack
5HDMI™ Connector
Supports 1920x1080@100Hz as specified in HDMI™ 1.4b.
6D-Sub Port (VGA IN)
7Line-in Jack (AUDIO IN)
The jack works with VGA-IN port as the monitor’s audio input.
8Headphone Jack
This connector is provided for headphones or speakers.

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

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OSD Setup
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 (Enter):
∙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.

10 OSD Menus
OSD Menus
Picture
1st Level Menu 2nd/3rd Level Menu Description
Modes User ∙Default is Standard.
∙Use Left or Right Key to select and preview
mode effects.
∙Press the Enter Key to confirm and apply your
mode type.
Standard
Eco
Graphics
Movie
Brightness 0-100 ∙Default value is 80.
∙Properly adjust Brightness according to the
surrounding lighting.
∙Brightness will be grayed out when MPRT,
HDCR or Low Blue Light is enabled.
Contrast 0-100 ∙Default value is 50.
∙Properly adjust Contrast to relax your eyes.
∙Contrast will be grayed out when Low Blue
Light is enabled.

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OSD Menus
1st Level Menu 2nd/3rd Level Menu Description
Low Blue Light Off ∙Default is 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.
∙Activating Low Blue Light will affect:
Affected Function Function Status
»HDCR Set to OFF
»Brightness
»Contrast Unable to select
»Color Temp. Set to Warm & Unable
to select
On
HDCR Off ∙Default is Off.
∙HDCR enhances image quality by increasing
the contrast of images.
∙Activating HDCR will affect:
Affected Function Function Status
»Low Blue Light
»MPRT Set to OFF
»Brightness Unable to select
On
Auto Config ∙Auto Config is enabled in VGA source.
∙Auto Config can adjust the position of the
display screen.
H.Position ∙Adjust H.Position setting.
V.Position ∙Adjust V.Position setting.
Focus ∙Adjust Focus setting.
Clock ∙Adjust Clock setting.
Color
1st Level Menu 2nd/3rd Level Menu Description
Gamma 1.8 ∙Default is 2.2.
2.2
2.4

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1st Level Menu 2nd/3rd Level Menu Description
Color Temp. Normal ∙Default is Warm.
∙User Mode R/G/B Gain Default is 50.
∙Use Left or Right Key to select and
preview mode effects.
∙Press the Enter Key to confirm and apply
your mode type.
∙Color Temp. will be grayed out when Low
Blue Light is enabled.
∙User can adjust Color Temperature in
User mode.
Warm
Cool
User R Gain 0-100
G Gain 0-100
B Gain 0-100
Audio
1st Level Menu 2nd/3rd Level Menu Description
Volume 0-100 ∙Default is 70.
∙Use Left or Right Key to increase or
decrease the volume value.
∙Press the Enter Key to confirm and apply
your Volume value.
Mute Off ∙Default is Off.
On
System
1st Level Menu 2nd/3rd Level Menu Description
Response Time Off ∙Default is off.
∙Response Time will be grayed out when
Adaptive-Sync is enabled.
Normal
Extreme
Adaptive-Sync On ∙Default is off.
∙Adaptive-Sync prevents screen tearing.
∙MPRT will be disabled if Adaptive-Sync is
enabled.
Off
MPRT On ∙Default is off.
∙The MPRT will be disabled and grayed out
when the refresh rate is lower than 85Hz.
∙Activating MPRT will affect:
Affected Function Function Status
»HDCR
»Adaptive-Sync Set to OFF
»Brightness Unable to select
Off
Input VGA ∙Select an Input Source from the list.
HDMI™

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OSD Menus
1st Level Menu 2nd/3rd Level Menu Description
Auto Source Off ∙Default is On.
∙Users can use the Navi Key to select Input
Source at below status:
• While “No Signal” message box is
shown on the monitor.
On
Wide Mode Full ∙Default is Full.
∙When set to Full, the resolution will be
stretched to 16:9.
∙When set to Aspect, the display will be
scaled to the actual resolution.
Aspect
DDC/CI Off ∙Default is On.
∙DDC/CI (Display Data Channel/Command
Interface) is for remote diagnosis and
control.
On
Language English ∙Users have to press the Enter Key to
confirm and apply the Language setting.
Русский
Deutsch
Français
Español
Italiano
Hollands
Finnish
Turkish
Polish
Portuguese
Brazilian Portuguese
繁體中文
简体中文
日本語
한국어
OSD Timeout 10-120 ∙Default is 10.
∙Users can adjust OSD Timeout in any
mode.
Transparency Off ∙Default is Off.
∙Users can adjust Transparency in any
mode.
20%
40%
60%
80%

14 OSD Menus
Information
1st Level Menu 2nd Level Menu Description
Main Source ∙Display Main Source information.
Resolution ∙Display Resolution information.
H/V Frequency ∙Display H/V Frequency information.
Mode ∙Display Adaptive-Sync status information.
Series Number ∙Display Series Number information.
Reset All Settings ∙Reset the OSD setting.

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Specifications
Specifications
Monitor PRO MP2422C
Size 23.6 inch
Curvature 1500R
Panel Type VA
Resolution 1920 x 1080 (FHD)
Aspect Ratio 16:9
Brightness 250 nits (typ.)
Contrast Ratio 3000:1
Refresh Rate 100Hz
Response Time
1ms (MPRT)
4ms (GTG)
16ms (Tr + Tf)
I/O
∙HDMI™ Connector x1
∙VGA-IN Port x1
∙AUDIO-IN Jack x1
∙Headphone Jack x1
View Angles 178°(H) , 178°(V)
DCI-P3*/ sRGB 77% / 98%
Surface Treatment Anti-glare
Display Colors 16.7M 8bits
Speaker 2W x 2
Monitor Power Options 12V 2.5A
External Power Supply Model: SOY-1200250-097
Power Input 100~240Vac, 50~60Hz, 0.75A
Power Output 12V 2.5A
Adjustment (Tilt) -7° ~ 22°
Kensington Lock Yes
VESA Mounting
∙Plate Type: 100 x 100 mm
∙Screw Type: M4 x 10 mm
• Thread Diameter: 4 mm
• Thread Pitch: 0.7 mm
• Thread Length: 10 mm

16 Specifications
* Based on CIE1976 test standards.
Monitor PRO MP2422C
Dimension (W x H x D) 539.8 x 414.1 x 203.0 mm
Weight Net 2.95 kg
Gross 4.39 kg
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
Preset Display Modes
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Important
All information is subject to change without prior notice.
Standard Resolution PRO MP2422C
HDMI™ D-Sub
VGA 640x480 @60Hz V V
@67Hz V V
@72Hz V V
@75Hz V V
Dos Mode 720x480 @60 Hz 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
@100Hz V
Video
Timing
Resolution
480P V
576P V
720P V
1080P @60Hz V

18 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).

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Safety Instructions
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.
Battery
Please take special precautions if this device comes with a battery.
∙Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or
equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.
∙Avoid disposal of a battery into fire or a hot oven, or mechanically crushing or
cutting of a battery, which can result in an explosion.
∙Avoid leaving a battery in an extremely high temperature or extremely low air
pressure environment that can result in an explosion or the leakage of flammable
liquid or gas.
∙Do not ingest battery. If the coin/button cell battery is swallowed, it can cause
severe internal burns and can lead to death. Keep new and used batteries away
from children.
European Union:
Batteries, battery packs, and accumulators should not be disposed of as
unsorted household waste. Please use the public collection system to
return, recycle, or treat them in compliance with the local regulations.
BSMI:
廢電池請回收
For better environmental protection, waste batteries should be collected
separately for recycling or special disposal.

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California, USA:
The button cell battery may contain perchlorate material and requires
special handling when recycled or disposed of in California.
For further information please visit: https://dtsc.ca.gov/perchlorate/
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.
∙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.