MSI PRO MP2412C User manual

PRO Series
LCD Monitor
PRO MP2412C (3PA9)
User Guide

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Contents
Getting Started.............................................................................................................. 3
Package Contents................................................................................................... 3
Installing the Monitor Stand................................................................................... 4
Adjusting the Monitor ............................................................................................. 5
Monitor Overview.................................................................................................... 6
Connecting the Monitor to PC ................................................................................ 7
OSD Setup ..................................................................................................................... 8
OSD Keys ................................................................................................................ 8
OSD Menus.................................................................................................................. 10
Luminance ............................................................................................................ 10
Image Setup.......................................................................................................... 11
Color Temp. .......................................................................................................... 11
OSD Setup............................................................................................................. 12
Extra...................................................................................................................... 12
Specifications.............................................................................................................. 13
Preset Display Modes ................................................................................................ 15
Troubleshooting.......................................................................................................... 16
Safety Instructions...................................................................................................... 17
TÜV Rheinland Certification....................................................................................... 19
ENERGY STAR Certification....................................................................................... 19
Regulatory Notices..................................................................................................... 20
Revision
V1.0, 2023/08

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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 PRO MP2412C
Documentation Quick Start Guide
Accessories Stand
Stand Base with Screw(s)
Power Cord
Cable 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.

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Installing the Monitor Stand
1. Leave the monitor in its protective foam packaging. Align, insert and push the
stand bracket towards the monitor groove until it locks in place.
2. In case of improper installation, push the release tab to release and reinstall the
stand.
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.
∙ 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.
⚠
Important
Avoid touching the display panel when adjusting the monitor.
-3.5°
+21.5°

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Monitor Overview
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1OSD Keys
2Power Button
3Kensington Lock
4Power Jack
5DisplayPort
Supports 1920x1080@100Hz as specified in DisplayPort 1.2a.
6HDMI™ Connector
Supports 1920x1080@100Hz as specified in HDMI™ 1.4b.
7Headphone 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. Connect the power cord to the monitor power jack. (Figure A)
4. Plug the power cord into the electrical outlet. (Figure B)
5. Turn on the monitor. (Figure C)
6. Power on the computer and the monitor will auto detect the signal source.
A
B
C

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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.
OSD Keys
The monitor comes with a set of OSD Keys that help to control the On-Screen Display
(OSD) menu.
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OSD Keys Hot Key (When OSD is OFF) OSD Setup (When OSD is ON)
1AUTO /
SOURCE /
EXIT
∙Selecting the video input
from external sources
∙Activating the Auto
Adjustment function to
optimize the horizontal
position, vertical position,
clock and focus
∙Returning to the previous
menu
∙Exiting from the OSD Main
Menu
2VOLUME / + ∙Activating the Volume
control
∙Adjusting function values
3ECO / - ∙Activating the Eco Mode
4MENU /
ENTER
∙Activating the OSD Main
Menu
∙To lock/unlock the OSD,
press and hold the MENU
button while the monitor
is off and then press the
power button to turn the
monitor on.
∙Confirming the selection
5Power Button

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OSD Menus
Luminance
1st Level Menu 2nd Level Menu Description
Contrast 0-100 ∙This function is available in Standard mode.
Brightness 0-100 ∙This function is available in Standard mode.
Eco Mode Standard ∙Activating Eco Mode will affect:
Affected Function Function Status
»MPRT Set to OFF
Text
Internet
Game
Movie
Sports
sRGB
Eco Friendly ON ∙This function adjusts the monitor backlight to improve
energy efficiency.
OFF
DCR ON ∙DCR enhances image quality by increasing the contrast
of images.
∙Activating DCR will affect:
Affected Function Function Status
»Contrast
»Brightness
»Eco Mode
Unable to select
»MPRT Set to OFF
OFF