MSI PRO MP243X User manual

PRO Series
LCD Monitor
PRO MP243X (3PB5)
PRO MP243XP (3PB5)
PRO MP243XW (3PB5)
PRO MP273A (3PB4)
PRO MP273AP (3PB4)
PRO MP273AW (3PB4)
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 .............................................................................. 11
OSD Setup ................................................................................................................... 13
OSD Keys .............................................................................................................. 13
OSD Menus.................................................................................................................. 14
Professional.......................................................................................................... 14
Image .................................................................................................................... 16
Input Source ......................................................................................................... 18
Navi Key ................................................................................................................ 19
Setting................................................................................................................... 19
Specifications.............................................................................................................. 21
Preset Display Modes ................................................................................................ 23
Troubleshooting.......................................................................................................... 24
Safety Instructions...................................................................................................... 25
TÜV Rheinland Certification....................................................................................... 27
ENERGY STAR Certification....................................................................................... 27
Regulatory Notices..................................................................................................... 28
Revision
V1.0, 2023/04

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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 MP243X
PRO MP243XP
PRO MP243XW
PRO MP273A
PRO MP273AP
PRO MP273AW
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
PRO MP243X, PRO MP243XW, PRO MP273A, PRO MP273AW
1. Leave the monitor in its protective foam packaging. Align the stand bracket to the
monitor.
2. Connect the base to the stand to secure the base.
3. Make sure the stand assembly is properly installed before setting the monitor
upright.
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Getting Started
PRO MP243XP, PRO MP273AP
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 screw to secure the base.
4. Make sure the stand assembly is properly installed before setting the monitor
upright.
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2
3
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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 back of the monitor 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!

6Getting Started
Adjusting the Monitor
This monitor is designed to maximize your viewing comfort with its adjustment
capabilities.
PRO MP243X, PRO MP243XW, PRO MP273A, PRO MP273AW
-5° 20°

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Getting Started
PRO MP243XP, PRO MP273AP
110mm
-5° +20°
90° 90°
30° 30°
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Important
∙ Avoid touching the display panel when adjusting the monitor.
∙ Please slightly tilt the monitor backwards before pivoting it.

8Getting Started
Monitor Overview
PRO MP243X, PRO MP243XW, PRO MP273A, PRO MP273AW
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PRO MP273A, PRO MP273AW
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Getting Started
PRO MP243XP, PRO MP273AP
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PRO MP273AP
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10 Getting Started
1OSD Keys
2Power 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.
3DisplayPort
4HDMI™ Connector
Supports 1920x1080@100Hz as specified in HDMI™ 1.4b.
5Headphone Jack
6Power Jack
7D-Sub Port
8Line-In Jack
9Kensington Lock

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Getting Started
Connecting the Monitor to PC
PRO MP243X, PRO MP243XW, PRO MP273A, PRO MP273AW
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

12 Getting Started
PRO MP243XP, PRO MP273AP
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.
OSD Keys
The monitor comes with a set of OSD Keys that help to control the On-Screen Display
(OSD) menu.
ME
OSD Key Hot Key (When OSD is OFF) OSD Setup (When OSD is ON)
M
∙Activating the OSD Main Menu
∙Entering the submenus.
∙Confirming a selection or
setting.
∙Mode
∙Input Source
E
∙Audio Volume

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OSD Menus
Professional
1st Level Menu 2nd/3rd Level Menu Description
Mode Eco ∙Use Up or Down Button to select
and preview mode effects.
∙Press the E Button to confirm and
apply your mode type.
∙The default setting “Eco” mode
meets the requirements of
TÜV Rheinland’s “Low Blue
Light” standard and Eyesafe
certification.
User
sRGB
Anti-Blue
Movie
Office
Black-White
Response Time Normal ∙Users can adjust Response Time
in any mode.
Fast
Fastest
MPRT OFF ∙Activating MPRT will affect:
Affected Function Function Status
»Brightness Unable to select
»HDCR
»Adaptive-Sync Set to OFF
ON

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OSD Menus
1st Level Menu 2nd/3rd Level Menu Description
Refresh Rate Location Left Top ∙Location is adjustable in OSD
Menu. Press the E 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 ∙After setting the time, press the E
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
15:00 00:01 ~ 99:59
30:00
45:00
60:00

16 OSD Menus
1st Level Menu 2nd/3rd Level Menu Description
Screen
Assistance
Eye-Q
Check
OFF ∙Select OFF to disable Eye-Q
Check.
∙Select Amsler Grid to check your
central vision field.
∙Select Astigmatism to check your
blurred vision.
∙Select Posture Correction to
improve your posture when
sitting.
Amsler Grid
Astigmatism
Posture
Correction
Crosshair None ∙Through AI algorithm, this
function enhances the visibility of
in-game crosshair.
∙Users can select the color and
position of the crosshair.
Screen Size Auto ∙Users can adjust Screen Size in
any mode, any resolution and any
screen refresh rate.
4:3
16:9
Adaptive-Sync OFF ∙Adaptive-Sync prevents screen
tearing.
ON
Image
1st Level Menu 2nd/3rd Level Menu Description
Brightness 0-100 ∙Properly adjust Brightness
according to the surrounding
lighting.
Contrast 0-100 ∙Properly adjust Contrast to relax
your eyes.
Sharpness 0-5 ∙Sharpness improves clarity and
details of images.

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OSD Menus
1st Level Menu 2nd/3rd Level Menu Description
Image
Enhancement
OFF ∙Image Enhancement enhances
image edges to improve their
acutance.
Weak
Medium
Strong
Strongest
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 Mode is set to Anti-Blue, it
is mandatory to enable Low Blue
Light.
∙This monitor is a Low Blue Light
monitor which will decrease
the blue light emitted without
adjusting the OSD settings.
ON
HDCR OFF ∙HDCR enhances image quality by
increasing the contrast of images.
∙Activating HDCR will affect:
Affected Function Function Status
»Brightness Unable to select
»MPRT Set to OFF
ON
Color
Temperature
Cool ∙Use Up or Down Button to select
and preview mode effects.
∙Press the E Button to confirm and
apply your mode type.
∙Users can adjust Color
Temperature in Customization
mode.
Normal
Warm
Customization R (0-100)
G (0-100)
B (0-100)

18 OSD Menus
1st Level Menu 2nd/3rd Level Menu Description
Clock
(PRO MP273A/
PRO MP273AP/
PRO MP273AW)
0-100 ∙Adjust Clock setting.
∙For D-Sub only, this setting will be
grayed out when detecting other
input sources.
Phase
(PRO MP273A/
PRO MP273AP/
PRO MP273AW)
0-100 ∙Adjust Phase setting.
∙For D-Sub only, this setting will be
grayed out when detecting other
input sources.
H.Position
(PRO MP273A/
PRO MP273AP/
PRO MP273AW)
0-100 ∙Adjust H.Position setting.
∙For D-Sub only, this setting will be
grayed out when detecting other
input sources.
V.Position
(PRO MP273A/
PRO MP273AP/
PRO MP273AW)
0-100 ∙Adjust V.Position setting.
∙For D-Sub only, this setting will be
grayed out when detecting other
input sources.
Input Source
1st Level Menu 2nd Level Menu Description
HDMI™ ∙Select an Input Source from the list.
DP
D-Sub
(PRO MP273A/ PRO MP273AP/
PRO MP273AW)
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

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OSD Menus
Navi Key
1st Level Menu 2nd Level Menu Description
Enter
Left
Right
OFF ∙All Navi Key items can be adjusted via
OSD Menus.
Brightness
Mode
Alarm Clock
Input Source
Refresh Rate
Info. On Screen
Audio Volume
Setting
1st Level Menu 2nd Level Menu Description
Language 繁體中文 ∙Users have to press the E Button to
confirm and apply the Language setting.
∙Language is an independent setting. Users’
own language setting will override the
factory . 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)

20 OSD Menus
1st Level Menu 2nd Level Menu Description
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 ∙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.
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, Mode will be automatically
set to default modes and can be adjusted
to users’ preferred modes later.
ON
Info. On Screen OFF ∙The information of the monitor status will
be shown on the right side of the screen.
ON
Audio Volume 0-100 ∙Users can adjust Audio Volume in any
mode.
Reset YES ∙Users can Reset and restore settings to
original OSD Default in any mode.
NO