MSI PRO MP242A User manual

PRO Series
LCD Monitor
PRO MP242A (3PA1)
PRO MP242AP (3PA1)
PRO MP271A (3PA2)
PRO MP271AP (3PA2)
User Guide

2Contents
Contents
Getting Started.............................................................................................................. 3
Package Contents................................................................................................... 3
Installing the Monitor Stand................................................................................... 4
Adjusting the Monitor ............................................................................................. 6
Monitor Overview.................................................................................................... 8
Connecting the Monitor to PC .............................................................................. 10
OSD Setup ................................................................................................................... 11
OSD Keys .............................................................................................................. 11
OSD Menus.................................................................................................................. 13
Luminance ............................................................................................................ 14
Image Setup.......................................................................................................... 15
Color Temp. .......................................................................................................... 16
OSD Setup............................................................................................................. 16
Extra...................................................................................................................... 17
Specifications.............................................................................................................. 18
Preset Display Modes ................................................................................................ 20
Troubleshooting.......................................................................................................... 21
Safety Instructions...................................................................................................... 22
TÜV Rheinland Certification....................................................................................... 24
ENERGY STAR Certification....................................................................................... 24
Regulatory Notices..................................................................................................... 25
Revision
V1.0, 2023/05

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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 MP242A,
PRO MP271A
PRO MP242AP,
PRO MP271AP
Documentation Quick Start Guide
Accessories Stand Stand with Screw(s)
Stand Base with Screw(s)
Power Cord
Cables High Speed HDMI™ 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
⚠
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!
PRO MP242A/ PRO MP271A
1. Leave the monitor in its protective foam packaging. Align the stand to the monitor
groove. Push the stand towards the monitor groove until it locks in place.
2. Connect the base to the stand and tighten the base screw to secure the base.
3. Make sure the stand assembly is properly installed before setting the monitor
upright.
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2

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Getting Started
PRO MP242AP/ PRO MP271AP
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 screws to secure the base.
4. Make sure the stand assembly is properly installed before setting the monitor
upright.
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2
3
⚠
Important
The groove for installing the stand bracket can also be used for wall mount. Please
contact your dealer for proper wall mount kit.

6Getting 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.
PRO MP242A/ PRO MP271A
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Getting Started
PRO MP242AP/ PRO MP271AP
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8Getting Started
Monitor Overview
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3
1OSD Keys
2Power Button
3Kensington Lock
4Power Jack

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Getting Started
5DisplayPort
Supports 1920x1080@100Hz as specified in DisplayPort 1.2a.
6HDMI™ Connector
Supports 1920x1080@100Hz as specified in HDMI™ 1.4b.
7D-Sub Port
Supports 1920x1080@60Hz.
8Line-In Jack
9Headphone Jack

10 Getting Started
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
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.
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2
3
4

12 OSD Setup
OSD Key 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 Mode
/ - ∙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

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OSD Menus
OSD Menus
PRO MP242A, PRO MP242AP
PRO MP271A, PRO MP271AP

14 OSD Menus
Luminance
1st Level Menu 2nd Level Menu Description
Contrast 0-100 ∙Properly adjust Contrast to relax your eyes.
∙This function is available in Standard mode.
Brightness 0-100 ∙Properly adjust Brightness according to the
surrounding lighting.
∙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
(PRO MP271A, PRO
MP271AP)
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

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OSD Menus
Image Setup
1st Level Menu 2nd Level Menu Description
Image Ratio Wide ∙Selecting the Image Aspect Ratio
4:3
Overdrive Normal ∙Setting the response time overdrive function
∙Overshooting may occur when Overdrive is set to
Fastest.
Fast
Fastest
Adaptive-Sync ON ∙Adaptive-Sync prevents screen tearing.
∙Activating Adaptive-Sync will affect:
Affected Function Function Status
»MPRT Set to OFF
OFF
MPRT ON ∙Activating MPRT will affect:
Affected Function Function Status
»Brightness
»Overdrive Unable to select
»Adaptive-Sync
»DCR Set to OFF
OFF
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, Eco Mode
will be automatically set to default mode and can be
adjusted to users’ preferred mode later.
ON
Clock
(for D-Sub)
0-100 ∙Adjusting the clock to reduce Vertical-Line noise
Phase
(for D-Sub)
0-100 ∙Adjusting the phase to reduce Horizontal-Line noise
H. Position
(for D-Sub)
0-100 ∙Adjusting the horizontal position of the image
V. Position
(for D-Sub)
0-100 ∙Adjusting the vertical position of the image

16 OSD Menus
Color Temp.
1st Level Menu 2nd Level Menu Description
Warm ∙Setting Color Temperature
Normal
Cool
User R (0-100) ∙Adjusting the Red Gain
G (0-100) ∙Adjusting the Green Gain
B (0-100) ∙Adjusting the Blue Gain
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.
ON
OSD Setup
1st Level Menu 2nd Level Menu Description
H. Position 0-100 ∙Adjusting the horizontal position of OSD
V. Position 0-100 ∙Adjusting the vertical position of OSD
Timeout 5-100 ∙Adjusting the OSD timeout
Language English ∙Selecting the OSD language
Español
Français
Português
Русский
简体中文
繁體中文
한국어
(More languages
coming soon)

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OSD Menus
Extra
1st Level Menu 2nd Level Menu Description
Input Select Auto ∙Selecting the video input source
D-SUB
HDMI™
DisplayPort
DDC/CI ON ∙Turning on/off the DDC/CI support
OFF
Reset YES ∙Resetting and restoring settings to original OSD
defaults
NO
Information ∙Showing the information of the main image source

18 Specifications
Specifications
Monitor PRO
MP242A
PRO
MP242AP
PRO
MP271A
PRO
MP271AP
Size 23.8 inch 27 inch
Panel Type IPS
Resolution 1920 x 1080
Aspect Ratio 16:9
Brightness (nits) 300 (Typ.)
Contrast Ratio 1000:1
Refresh Rate 100Hz
Response Time ∙4ms (GTG)
∙1ms (MPRT)
Input Interface ∙HDMI™ Connector x1
∙DisplayPort x1
∙D-Sub Port x1
∙Headphone Jack x1
∙Line-in Jack x1
View Angles 178°(H) , 178°(V)
DCI-P3* / sRGB 85% / 110% 84% / 108%
Surface Treatment Anti-glare
Display Colors 16.7 Million
Speaker 2 x 2W
Monitor Power Option 100~240V, 50/60Hz, 1.5A
Power Consumption
(Typical)
Power On < 18W
Standby < 0.5W
Power Off < 0.5W
Power On < 21W
Standby < 0.5W
Power Off < 0.5W
Adjustment (Tilt) -5° ~ 23° -8°~ 20° -5° ~ 23° -8°~ 20°
Adjustment (Swivel) -30° ~ 30° -30° ~ 30°
Adjustment (Pivot) -90° ~ 90° -90° ~ 90°
Adjustment (Height) 0 ~ 120 mm 0 ~ 120 mm
Kensington Lock Yes

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Specifications
Monitor PRO
MP242A
PRO
MP242AP
PRO
MP271A
PRO
MP271AP
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) 539.5 x
405.9 x
219.7 mm
539.5 x
385.7 x
228.9 mm
612.6 x
456.8 x
219.7 mm
612.6 x
405.4 x
228.9 mm
Weight Net 3.2Kg 4.4Kg 3.9Kg 5.2Kg
Gross 4.6Kg 6.0Kg 5.5Kg 7.5Kg
Environment Operating ∙Temperature: 0℃ to 40℃
∙Humidity: 10% to 85%, non-condensing
∙Altitude: 0 ~ 5000m
Storage ∙Temperature: -20℃ to 60℃
∙Humidity: 10% to 90%, non-condensing
* Based on CIE1976 test standards.

20 Preset Display Modes
Preset Display Modes
⚠
Important
All information is subject to change without prior notice.
Standard Resolution HDMI™ DP D-Sub
VGA 640x480 @60Hz V V V
@67Hz V V V
@72Hz V V V
@75Hz V V V
720x400 @70Hz V V V
SVGA 800x600 @56Hz V V V
@60Hz V V V
@72Hz V V V
@75Hz V V V
832×624 @75Hz V V V
XGA 1024x768 @60Hz V V V
@70Hz V V V
@75Hz V V V
HD 1280×720 @60Hz V V V
SXGA 1280×960 @60Hz V V V
WXGA 1280x1024 @60Hz V V V
@75Hz V V V
WXGA+ 1440x900 @60Hz V V V
WSXGA+ 1680x1050 @60Hz V V V
Full HD 1920x1080 @60Hz V V V
@85Hz V V
@100Hz V V
Video Timing
Resolution
480P V V
576P V V
720P V V
1080P @50Hz V V
1080P @60Hz V V