MSI PRO MP161 E2 User manual

Pro Series
Portable Monitor
PRO MP161 E2 (3PB7)

Table of Contents
Preparation for use ..............................................................................................................................3
Packing contents .................................................................................................................................3
Installation of Monitor Stand ..............................................................................................................4
Overview of Monitor .............................................................................................................................5
Connecting to be the monitor of various devices ...............................................................................6
OSD setting .........................................................................................................................................7
OSD keys ..............................................................................................................................................7
OSD menu ..........................................................................................................................................8
Professional ........................................................................................................................................8
Image ....................................................................................................................................................9
Input source.......................................................................................................................................10
Navi key.............................................................................................................................................11
Setting ...............................................................................................................................................12
Specification ........................................................................................................................................14
Preset display mode ..........................................................................................................................15
Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................................16
Safety precautions .............................................................................................................................17
German Rheinland TUV certifications .............................................................................................19
Energy Star certifications ....................................................................................................................19
Regulatory information .....................................................................................................................20
Amendment V1.0, 2023/11
Exit.....................................................................................................................................................12
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Preparation for use
The information for hardware installation programs is provided in this chapter. Before connecting
to devices, be careful to fix the devices and use grounding wrist strap to avoid static electricity.
Packaging contents
Monitor PRO MP161 E2 (3PB7)
Document Quick Start Guide
Signal cable Mini HDMI TM transmission cable
Power cable/signal cable
Type-C transmission cable
Caution
If the consumer uses a power adapter for charging, he/she should purchase a matching power
adapter that has obtained CCC certification and meets the standard.
If any item is damaged or missing, please contact the seller or local dealer.
Packaging contents may vary by country.
The attached power cable is dedicated to this monitor and should not be used with other
products.
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Adjusting monitor stand
Caution
Place the monitor on a soft, protected surface to avoid scratching the display panel.
Do not use any sharp objects on the panel.
This product has no protective film, so the user does not need to remove it! Any mechanical
damage to the product, including removal of the polarizing film, may affect the warranty
repair!
PRO MP161 E2 (3PB7)
1. Adjust the stand vertically by 180 °.
2. Adjust the stand horizontally by 360 °.
3. Adjust the stand to an appropriate position and place it horizontally on the table.
4. Adjust the stand to an appropriate position and place it vertically on the table.
5. Before placing the monitor, make sure that the stand is properly adjusted to stabilize the
monitor.
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180° 360°
180°
360°
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Overview of the monitor
PRO MP161 E2(3PB7)
①Power button
②Up/down key
③Type-C interface
④Type-C interface
⑤Mini HDMI interface
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Connecting to be the monitor of various devices
This product is a Type-C power supplying product and it meets LPS requirements.
PC’s HDMI as the signal source
Note: Supplied power shall be larger than 15W
Signal transmission
Supply power
Signal transmission
Supply power
Note: Supplied power shall be larger than 15W
Laptop’s Type-C as the signal source
Mobile phone’s Type-C as the signal source
Signal transmission
Supply power
Note: Supplied power shall be larger than 15W
Mobile power supply
HDMI
USB2.0 Type-C
Type-C
Type-C
Type-C
Type-C
Type-C
Mini HDMI
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2
1
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OSD setting
The basic information for OSD setting is provided in this chapter.
Caution
Any change of the information is not subject to prior notice.
OSD key
A group of OSD keys are provided for this monitor, which help to control on screen display (OSD)
menu.
①LED indicator: [Normally on: normal power-on state; Flickering: Power-saving standby state]
②Power on/off key/OK key
[2-1 Power off state-hold for 1 second to turn on the power]
[2-2 Non-OSD state-hold for 4 second to turn off the power]
[2-3 Non-OSD state- press to display OSD]
[2-4 OSD state-press to enter the sub-menu]
[2-5 OSD state- Hold for 1 second to return, and hold for 4 second again to turn off the power]
③Up key: [OSD: move upward or increase the progress bar/non-OSD state: set as a hotkey of
designated shortcut mode]
④Down key: [OSD: move downward or decrease the progress bar/non-OSD state: set as a hotkey
of designated shortcut mode]
Power on/off key/OK key
LED indicator
Up key
Down key

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OSD menu
Professional
Level-1 menu Level 2/3 menu Description
Mode ECO
Back Back
Back
Back
Use [Up] or [Down] key to select and
preview mode and effect.
Press OK key to apply your type of
mode.
USER
Anti-Blue light
Movie
Office
Black-white
Response time
Normal
Adjust [Response time].
Fast
Fastest
Refresh rate
Location
Left top
The default location of [Refresh Rate]
is [Left Top]. The [Location] can be
adjusted on OSD menu. Press OK key
to confirm and apply your location of
[Refresh Rate].
Right top
Left bottom
Right bottom

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Back
Refresh rate
The monitor will run as per the preset
[Refresh Rate] of the screen of the
operating system.
Off
On
Back
Level-1 menu Level 2/3 menu Description
Alarm Clock
Location
Left Top After setting time, press OK key to
activate the timer.
The default location of [Alarm Clock]
is [Left Top]. The user can select the
[Location] by himself.
Right Top
Left Bottom
Right Bottom
Off
15:00
00:01~99:59
30:00
45:00
60:00
Screen assistance Eye-Q
check
Off Select [Off] to disable [Eye-Q Check]
function.
Select [Amsler Grid] to check central
vision state.
Select [Astigmatism] to check
Astigmatic vision state.
Select [Posture correction] to correct
the posture.
Amsler Grid
Astigmatism
Posture correction
NoneCrosshair This function utilizes AI to enhance
the visibility of Crosshair in gaming.
Users can set up "Color Settings"
and "Position" of the Crosshair.

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Back
Back
Back
Back
Screen Size
Auto
Adjust [Screen Size].
The default is [Auto].
4:3
16:9
Adaptive-Sync Off Adaptve-Sync can prevent screen
tearing.
On
Image
Level-1 menu Level 2/3 menu Description
Brightness 0-100 Adjust[Brightness] properly according
to the surrounding light.
After HDCR is enabled, [Brightness]
will turn gray and cannot be used.
Contrast 0-100 Adjust [Contrast] properly to relax your
eyes
Sharpness 0-5
[Sharpness] can improve the sharpness
and details of images.
Level-1 menu Level 2/3 menu Description
Image enhancement Off
[Image enhancement] can improve the
sharpness on the edge of the image.
Weak
Medium
Strong
Strongest
Low Blue light Off [Low Blue Light] can protect your eyes
against blue light. After it is enabled,
[Low Blue Light] can adjust color
temperature of the screen to a more
yellowish tint.
After [Mode] is set as [Anti-Blue
Light], [Low Blue Light] will be forced
to be enabled.
On

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Back
Back
Level-1 menu Level 2/3 menu Description
HDCR
Off
HDCR can enhance image quality by
improving the contrast of the image.
After HDCR is enabled, [Brightness]
will turn gray and cannot be used.
On
Color temperature Cool The default setting of [Color
temperature] is [Normal].
Use [Up] or [Down] key to select and
preview mode and effect.
Press OK key to confirm and apply
your type of mode.
Normal
Warm
Customization R(0-100)
G(0-100)
B(0-100)
Input Source
Level-1 menu Description
HDMI Select an input source from the list.
Type-C
1) Max transmission rate of data supported: 5Gbps (USB3.1).
2) Support Power Delivery input function of different voltage, input:
5V/3A, 9V/3A, 12V/3A, 15V/3A.
3) Support image output function, max resolution: 1920*1080@60Hz.
Max normal load:
Type-C load 5V/0.6A;
Type-C load 9V/1A;
Type-C load 12V/1A;
Type-C load 15V/2.6A;
Type-C1
Type-C2
Auto Scan Off
On
The user can use Navi key to select the input
source from the following states:
When the monitor is in the power saving mode,
[Auto Scan] is set as [Off];
“No signal” message box is displayed on the
monitor.

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Back Back
Back
Back Back
Back
Navi Key
Up
Down
Off All the items for Navi key can be adjusted
through OSD menu.
Brightness
Mode
Alarm Clock
Input Source
Refresh Rate
Info. On Screen
Audio Volume
Level-1 menu Level 2/3 menu Description
Setting
Level-1 menu Level 2/3 menu Description
Language The default setting of [Language] is [English].
The user shall press OK key to confirm
and apply [Language] setting.
[Language] is an independent setting.
The user’s own language setting will
replace the default setting. When the
user set [Reset] as [Yes],
[Language] will not be changed.
繁體中文
English
Français
Deutsch
Italiano
Español
한국어
日本語
Русский
Português
简体中文
Bahasa Indonesia
ไทย
 

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Back
Setting
Level-1 menu Level 2/3 menu Description
Language The default setting of [Language] is [English].
The user shall press OK key to confirm and apply
[Language] setting.
[Language] is an independent setting. The user’s
own language setting will replace the default
setting. When the user set [Reset] as [Yes],
[Language] will not be changed.
Transparency 0~5 The user can adjust [Transparency] in any mode.
OSD time Out 5~30s The user can adjust [OSD Time Out] in any mode.
Power button Off When it is set as [Off], the user can press
[System’s power button] to turn off the monitor.
Standby
When it is set as [Standby], the user can press
[System’s power button] to turn off the panel and
backlight.
Info. On Screen Off The monitor status information will be displayed
on the right side of the screen.
The user can enable or disable [Info. On Screen).
The default is [Off].
On
Audio Volume 0-100 The user can adjust [Audio Volume] in any mode.
Reset Yes The user can [Reset] in any mode to restore to
original default OSD setting.
No
Türkçe
Tiếng Việt
עִבְרִית
বাংলা
dansk
Dutch
suomi
norsk
język polski
Svenska
magyar
čeština
slovenčina
Exit
Exit the menu.

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Specifications
Model PRO MP161 E2 (3PB7)
Size 15.6 inch
Type of panel IPS
Resolution 1920*1080@60Hz
Aspect ratio 16:9
Brightness (nits) 250 nits (Typical) 210 nits (Minimum)
Contrast 600:1
Refresh rate 60Hz
Response time 4ms (Min.)
Interface of input source Mini HDMI interface*1
Type-C interface*2
I/O Mini HDMI interface*1
Type-C interface*2
Viewing angle 170°(H), 170° (V)
Surface treatment Anti-glare
Display color 16.7M (6bits+Hi FRC)
Power input source 5V-20V--- 3A
Power output source 5V-20V--- 2.6A
Dimension (W*H*D) 362.26*232.92*18.8mm
Weight 0.75kg(N.W.)/1.60kg (G.W.)
Environment Operation Temperature: 0℃-40℃
Humidity: 20%-90%, non-condensed
Altitude: 0-5000mm.
Storage Temperature: -20℃-60℃
Humidity: 10%-90%, non-condensed
* Based on CIE1976 test standard.

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Preset Display Mode
Caution
Any change of the information is not subject to prior notice.
Standard Resolution PRO MP161 E2 (3PB7)
HDMI TYPE-C1 TYPE-C2
VGA
640*480
@60Hz
V
V
Dos-Mode 720*480 @60Hz V V
720*576 @50Hz V V
SVGA 800*600 @56Hz V V
@60Hz V V
XVGA 1024*768 @60Hz V V
SXVGA 1280*1024 @60Hz V V
WXGA+
1440*900
@60Hz
V
V
WSXGA+
1680*1050
@60Hz
V
V
Full HD
1920*1080
@60Hz
V
V
Mode Video timing
resolution
PRO MP161 E2 (3PB7)
HDMI TYPE-C1 TYPE-C2
480P
640*480P
@60Hz
V
V
720*480P
V
V
720P
1280*720P
@50Hz
V
V
@60Hz
V
V
1080P
1920*1080P
@50Hz
V
V
@60Hz V V

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Troubleshooting
The power LED indicator is not on.
Press the power button on the monitor again.
Check if the power cable of the monitor is properly connected.
There’s no image.
Check if the computer and graphics card are installed correctly.
Check if the computer and monitor are connected to the power socket and powered normally.
Check if the signal cable of the monitor is correctly connected.
The computer may be in standby mode. Press any key to start the monitor.
The image is not centered or the size is abnormal.
Refer to the default display mode and set the computer as the setting fit for the setting of the
monitor.
Plug and play does not work.
Check if the power cable of the monitor is properly connected.
Check if the signal cable of the monitor is correctly connected.
Check if your computer and graphics card support Plug and Play.
Icons, fonts and screens are blurry or there are color problems.
Do not use any extended video transmission cables.
Adjust brightness and contrast.
Adjust RGB color or adjust color temperature.
Check if the signal cable of the monitor is correctly connected.
Check if the signal cable connector has any bent pins.
The monitor flashes or ripples.
Adjust the screen update rate in the computer setting to meet the monitor specifications.
Update the graphics card driver.
Keep the monitor away from electronic devices that may cause electromagnetic interference
(EMI).

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Safety precautions
Be sure to read the safety precautions carefully.
Pay attention to all the cautions and warnings on the device or in the user guide.
Only qualified technicians can provide maintenance and repair services.
Power Supply
Before connecting the device to the power socket, ensure that the power supply voltage is
within the safe range and properly adjusted to 100~240V.
If the power cable has a 3-pin plug, do not close the protective grounding pin of the plug. The
computer must be connected to a grounded power socket.
Confirm that the power distribution system at the installation site should provide a circuit
breaker with a rated voltage of 120/240V, 20A (max).
If you need to stop the device for a long time, be sure to unplug the power cable or turn off
the socket switch to achieve zero energy consumption.
Do not step on the power cable when placing it. Do not place anything on the power cable.
If this device is equipped with an adapter, use only the AC adapter provided by MSI, which
can be used for this device.
Battery
If this device is attached with batteries, take special precautions.
Incorrect battery replacement has the risk of explosion. Only use the same or equivalent type
of product recommended by the manufacturer for replacement.
Do not throw the battery into the fire or hot oven, or mechanically break or cut the battery to
avoid explosion.
Do not put the battery in an environment with high temperature or extremely low
atmospheric pressure to avoid explosion or leakage of flammable liquid or gas.
Do not ingest batteries. If a coin/button battery is swallowed, it will cause serious internal
burns, or even death. Please keep the old and new batteries out of the reach of children.
European union:
Batteries, battery packs and storage batteries should not be disposed of as
unclassified household waste. Please follow local laws and regulations to use the
public collection system to return, recycle, or dispose of them.
BSMI：
Please recycle the waste battery.
In order to better protect the environment, waste batteries should be collected
separately for recycling or special treatment.
California, USA:
Button batteries may contain perchlorate materials and they need special treatment
in case of recycling or disposing of.
For more information, please visit: https://dtsc.ca.gov/perchlorate/

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Environment
To reduce the injury caused by heat or overheating possibility of the device, do not place the
device on a soft and unstable surface or block the ventilation holes of the device.
Use this device only on a hard, flat and stable surface.
To prevent the device from tipping over, use an anti-tipping fixture to secure the device to the
table, wall or fixed object so that the device is supported properly and it is ensured to be
safely in place.
Keep the device away from any damp and high temperature places to avoid fire and electric
shock.
Do not place the device in a poor environment where the storage temperature is higher than
60 ℃or lower than - 20 ℃, otherwise the device may be damaged.
The maximum working temperature is about 40 ℃.
For cleaning the device, be sure to take off the power plug. Use soft cloth to clean the device,
do not use industrial chemical detergent. Do not pour any liquid into the opening of the
device to avoid damaging the device or causing electric shock.
Keep the device away from any object with strong magnetism or strong electricity.
In case of any of the following situations, please contact the service personnel to repair the
device:
·The power cable or plug is damaged.
·Liquid enters the device.
·The device gets damp.
·The device does not work properly or cannot be used normally in accordance with the
instructions in the user guide.
·The device falls off and is damaged.
·The device is obviously damaged.

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German Rheinland TUV certification
German Rheinland TUV Low Blue Light certification
Blue light has been proven to cause eye fatigue and discomfort.
MSI Microstar Technology
now provides the screen that has been awarded the German
Rheinland TUV low blue light certification to ensure the comfort
and health of user’s eyes. Please follow the instructions below to
operate the screen so as to reduce the symptoms caused by long
exposure to the screen blue light.
Place the screen 20-28 inches (50-70 cm) from the eyes,
with the center point of the screen slightly lower than the line of sight.
When you need to use the screen for a long time, blink your eyes consciously from time to time will help
reduce eye fatigue.
Rest for 20 minutes every 2 hours.
At rest, remove your eyes from the screen and gaze at distant objects for at least 20 seconds.
Stretch moderately during rest to relieve fatigue or pain of your body.
Activate the optional low blue light function.
German Rheinland TUV Flicker Free (non-flickering ) certification
TUV Rheinland has tested this product to determine
whether it produces visible and invisible flickers to the
human eyes and make the user's eyes fatigued.
TUV Rheinland has defined the test items and listed the
minimum standards with various frequency ranges. The
test items are based on internationally applicable
standards or the general standards in the industry, and they
are even more stringent than these standards.
This product has been tested in the laboratory according to the above standards.
The keyword "Flicker Free" confirms that under various brightness settings, this product has no visible and
invisible flicker defined in the standard within the frequency range of 0 - 3000 Hz
When Anti Motion Blur/MPRT is enabled, the monitor will stop supporting the Flicker Free function.
(Whether there is the Anti Motion Blur/MPRT function depends on the actual product.)
ENERGY STAR certification
ENERGY STAR is a program implemented by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
(EPA) and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to improve energy efficiency. The
product meets the qualification of ENERGY STAR in the "factory default”, and the
purpose of energy conservation can be achieved through this setting. Changing factory
default picture setting or enabling other features will increase power consumption, which
may exceed the limit required to obtain ENERGY STAR rating.
To learn more about ENERGY STAR, visit
https://www.energystar.gov/.

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Regulatory information
CE compliance
This device has been tested and complies with EU’s EMC Directive (2014/30/EU), EU’s
Low Voltage Directive (2014/35/EU), EU’s Energy related Products ErP Directive
(2009/125/EC) as well EU’s RoHS Directive (2011/65/EU). This product has been tested and
meets the IT device coordination standards released in the “EU Official Directive”.
FCC - B Radio Frequency Interference Statement
This device has been tested and confirmed to comply with the restriction requirements on
Class B digital device in Part 15 of FCC Rules. These restrictions are intended to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference for installation in residential areas. This
device may generate, use and transmit radio frequency energy, and if you do not follow the
instructions for installation and use, harmful interference may be caused to radio
communication. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur under
specific installation conditions. If this device does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception (it can be determined by turning on or off the power supply of the device), the user can try to
take one or more of the following measures to eliminate interference:
Readjust the direction or position of the receiving antenna.
Increase the distance between the device and the receiver.
Use power sockets of different circuits for this device and the receiving device respectively.
Consult your dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for assistance.
Statement 1
If the change or modification is not confirmed by the responsible party for compliance, the user will lose the
qualification to use this device.
Statement 2
In order to meet the radiation limits, shielded interface cable and AC power cable (if any) shall be used.
This device complies with the requirements in Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Its operation meets the following two
conditions:
1. This device does not produce harmful interference, and
2. This device must withstand any interference received, including interference that may lead to abnormal
operation.
WEEE Statement
The EU has formulated a decree on waste electrical and electronic devices, Directive 2012/19/EU, which expressly
stipulates that motor and electronic device products can no longer be disposed of as urban waste, and all related
manufacturers of electronic devices shall recycle them after the service life of their products expires.
Chemical information
Follow relevant chemical substance regulations, such as REACH Regulation (EC1907/2006 rules) of the European
Union, and MSI provides chemical substance information of products on the following website, please visit:
https://csr.msi.com/global/index