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 MP242AP, PRO MP271A PRO MP271AP Documentation...
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.
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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.
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 Getting Started...
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PRO MP242AP/ PRO MP271AP 120mm Getting Started...
Monitor Overview OSD Keys Power Button Kensington Lock Power Jack Getting Started...
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DisplayPort Supports 1920x1080@100Hz as specified in DisplayPort 1.2a. HDMI™ Connector Supports 1920x1080@100Hz as specified in HDMI™ 1.4b. D-Sub Port Supports 1920x1080@60Hz. Line-In Jack Headphone Jack 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.
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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OSD Key Hot Key (When OSD is OFF) OSD Setup (When OSD is ON) AUTO / ∙ Selecting the video input ∙ Returning to the previous SOURCE / from external sources menu EXIT ∙ Activating the Auto ∙ Exiting from the OSD Main Adjustment function to Menu optimize the horizontal...
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 ∙...
Image Setup 1st Level Menu 2nd Level Menu Description Image Ratio Wide ∙ Selecting the Image Aspect Ratio Overdrive Normal ∙ Setting the response time overdrive function ∙ Overshooting may occur when Overdrive is set to Fast Fastest. Fastest Adaptive-Sync ∙...
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 ∙...
Extra 1st Level Menu 2nd Level Menu Description Input Select Auto ∙ Selecting the video input source D-SUB HDMI™ DisplayPort DDC/CI ∙ Turning on/off the DDC/CI support Reset ∙ Resetting and restoring settings to original OSD defaults Information ∙ Showing the information of the main image source OSD Menus...
Specifications Monitor MP242A MP242AP MP271A MP271AP Size 23.8 inch 27 inch Panel Type Resolution 1920 x 1080 16:9 Aspect Ratio Brightness (nits) 300 (Typ.) Contrast Ratio 1000:1 Refresh Rate 100Hz Response Time ∙ 4ms (GTG) ∙ 1ms (MPRT) Input Interface ∙...
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Monitor MP242A MP242AP MP271A 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 539.5 x 612.6 x...
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.
∙ Place the power cord in a way that people are unlikely to step on it. Do not place anything on the power cord. ∙ If this device comes with an adapter, use only the MSI provided AC adapter approved for use with this device.
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California, USA: The button cell battery may contain perchlorate material and requires special handling when recycled or disposed of in California. For further information please visit: https://dtsc.ca.gov/perchlorate/ Environment ∙ To reduce the possibility of heat-related injuries or of overheating the device, do not place the device on a soft, unsteady surface or obstruct its air ventilators.
TÜV Rheinland Certification TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification Blue light has been shown to cause eye fatigue and discomfort. MSI now offers monitors with TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light certification to ensure users’ eye comfort and well-being. Please follow the instructions below to reduce the symptoms from extended exposure to the screen and blue light.
1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. MSI Computer Corp. 901 Canada Court, City of Industry, CA 91748, USA (626) 913-0828 www.msi.com...
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Vietnam RoHS As from December 1, 2012, all products manufactured by MSI comply with Circular 30/2011/TT-BCT temporarily regulating the permitted limits for a number of hazardous substances in electronic and electric products.
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