MSI Optix G243 User manual

Optix Series
LCD Monitor
Optix G243 (3BA4)
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
Gaming.................................................................................................................. 10
Professional.......................................................................................................... 12
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, 2021/08

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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 Optix G243 (3BA4)
Documentation Quick Start Guide
Registration Card
Accessories
Stand with Screw(s)
Stand Base with Screw(s)
Stand Cover with Screw(s)
Power Cord
Power Adapter
DisplayPort 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. Tighten the stand with screws.
2. Connect the stand base to the stand and tighten the screw to secure the stand
base.
3. Align the latches to place the stand cover.
4. Make sure the stand assembly is properly installed before setting the monitor
upright.
⚠
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.
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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.
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6Getting Started
Monitor Overview
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Getting Started
1Power 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.
2Navi Key
3Kensington Lock
4Power Jack
5HDMI 1.4 Port
6DisplayPort 1.2 Port
7Headphone Jack

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 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
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.
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 Game Mode, Screen Assistance, Alarm Clock and Input Source
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.

10 OSD Menus
OSD Menus
Gaming
1st Level Menu 2nd/3rd Level Menu Description
Game Mode User (Default) ∙All items can be adjusted by users.
∙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 (Default) ∙This function optimizes background
brightness and is recommended for
FPS games.
Normal
Strong
Strongest
A.I.
Response Time Normal ∙Response Time will be grayed out
while MPRT is enabled.
∙Response Time have to set to Fast
after MPRT is disabled.
Fast (Default)
Fastest

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OSD Menus
1st Level Menu 2nd/3rd Level Menu Description
MPRT OFF (Default) ∙When MPRT is enabled, Brightness
cannot be enabled and will be grayed
out.
∙MPRT and HDCR cannot be enabled
simultaneously.
ON
Refresh Rate Location Left Top
(Default)
∙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
(Default)
∙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 (Default)
15:00 00:01 ~
99:59
30:00
45:00
60:00
Screen
Assistance
None (Default) ∙Users can adjust Screen Assistance
in any mode.

12 OSD Menus
1st Level Menu 2nd/3rd Level Menu Description
FreeSync
Premium
OFF (Default) ∙FreeSync Premium prevents screen
tearing.
∙DisplayPort or HDMI default is OFF
and can be adjusted ON/OFF in any
mode, any resolution, any input
source and any screen refresh rate.
∙MPRT will be disabled if FreeSync
Premium is enabled.
ON
Professional
1st Level Menu 2nd Level Menu Description
Pro Mode User ∙All items can be adjusted by users.
∙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 (Default)
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 (Default) ∙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
MPRT OFF (Default) ∙When MPRT is enabled, Brightness cannot
be enabled and will be grayed out.
∙MPRT and HDCR cannot be enabled
simultaneously.
ON

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OSD Menus
1st Level Menu 2nd Level Menu Description
Image
Enhancement
OFF (Default) ∙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 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 (Default)
Warm
Customization R (0-100)
G (0-100)
B (0-100)
Screen Size Auto (Default) ∙Users can adjust Screen Size in
any mode, any resolution and any
screen refresh rate.
4:3
16:9

14 OSD Menus
Input Source
1st Level Menu 2nd Level Menu Description
HDMI1 ∙Users can adjust Input Source in any mode.
HDMI2
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 (Default)
Navi Key
1st Level Menu 2nd Level
Menu Description
Up / Down / Left /
Right
OFF ∙Up Button default is Game Mode.
∙Down Button default is Screen Assistance.
∙Left Button default is Alarm Clock.
∙Right Button default is Input Source.
∙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 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 (Default) ∙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 (Default) ∙The information of the monitor status will
be shown on the right side of the screen.
∙Users can enable or disable the
Information on Screen.
ON

16 OSD Menus
1st Level Menu 2nd Level Menu Description
HDMI CEC OFF (Default) ∙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, Pro Mode will be
automatically set to Eco (Default) 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
Specifications
Model Optix G243
Size 23.8 inch
Curvature Flat
Panel Type VA
Resolution 1920 x 1080 @165Hz
Aspect Ratio 16:9
Brightness (nits) 350 (typ.)
Contrast Ratio 3000:1
Refresh Rate 165Hz
Response Time 1ms (MPRT)
I/O
∙HDMI 1.4 Port x2
∙DisplayPort 1.2 x1
∙Headphone Jack x1
View Angles 178°(H) , 178°(V)
DCI-P3*/ sRGB 91.1% / 115.2%
Surface Treatment Anti-glare
Display Colors 16.7M (6bit + FRC)
Power Adapter Specs Model: ADPC2045
Power Input 100~240Vac, 50~60Hz, 1.5A
Power Output 20V 2.25A
Adjustment (Tilt) -5° ~ 20°
Adjustment (Height) N/A
Adjustment (Swivel) N/A
Adjustment (Pivot) N/A
Kensington Lock Yes

18 Specifications
Model Optix G243
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
Dimension (W x H x D) 540.24 x 412.67 x 228.25 mm
Weight 3.5 Kg (net) / 5.1 Kg (gross)
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
Standard Resolution Optix G243
HDMI DP
VGA 640x480 @60Hz V V
@67Hz V V
@72Hz V V
@75Hz V V
DOS 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
@120Hz V V
@144Hz V V
@165Hz V
Video Timing Resolution Optix G243
HDMI DP
480P V V
576P V V
720P 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).