MSI PRO Series, PRO MP253, PRO MP253W - LCD Monitor Manual
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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 MP253 PRO MP253W |
Documentation | Quick Start Guide |
Accessories | Stand |
Stand Base |
Cable Organizer |
Power Cord |
External Power Supply |
Cables | High Speed HDMI Cable (Optional) |
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- Contact your place of purchase or local distributor if any of the items is damaged or missing.
- Package contents may vary by country and model.
- The included power cord is exclusively for this monitor and should not be used with other products.
Installing the Unit Stand
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- Leave the monitor in its protective packaging. Align and gently push the stand bracket towards the monitor groove until it locks in place.
- Align and gently push the cable organizer towards the stand until it locks in place.
- Align and gently push the base towards the stand until it locks in place.
- Make sure the stand assembly is properly installed before setting the monitor upright.
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- 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 Unit
This monitor is designed to maximize your viewing comfort with its adjustment capabilities.
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Avoid touching the display panel when adjusting the monitor.
Product Overview
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| Power Button & Navi Key |
| Kensington Lock |
| Cable Organizer |
| DisplayPort Supports 1920x1080@100Hz as specified in DisplayPort 1.2a. |
| HDMI Connector ![]() Supports 1920x1080@100Hz as specified in HDMI 1.4b. |
| D-Sub Port |
| Line-In Jack For audio playback through the speakers, connect the device's Line-out jack to this Line-in jack when using the D-Sub port. |
| Power Jack |
Connecting the Unit to PC
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- Turn off your computer.
- Connect the video cable from the monitor to your computer.
- Assemble the external power supply & power cord. (Figure A)
- Connect the external power supply to the monitor power jack. (Figure B)
- Plug the power cord into the electrical outlet. (Figure C)
- Turn on the monitor. (Figure D)
- Power on the computer and the monitor will auto detect the signal source.
OSD Setup
This chapter provides you with essential information on OSD Setup.
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All information is subject to change without prior notice.
Navi Key
The monitor comes with a Navi Key, a multi-directional control that helps navigate the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu.
![MSI - PRO Series - Using the Navi Key to navigate the OSD menu Using the Navi Key to navigate the OSD menu]()
Up/ Down/ Left/ Right:
- selecting function menus and items
- adjusting function values
- entering into/exiting from function menus
Middle:
- launching the On-Screen Display (OSD)
- entering submenus
- confirming a selection or setting
Hot Key
- Users may enter into preset function menus by moving the Navi Key up, down, left or right when the OSD menu is inactive.
- Users may customize their own Hot Keys to enter into different function menus.
![MSI - PRO Series - OSD Menus 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 Middle 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.
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User |
sRGB |
Anti-Blue |
Movie |
Office |
Black-White |
Response Time | Normal | - Setting to Fastest will reach the shortest response time and help improve blurred images when playing very fast games.
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Fast |
Fastest |
MPRT | OFF | - MPRT is available when the refresh rate is over 85 Hz.
- Activating MPRT will affect:
Affected Function | Function Status | | Unable to select | | Set to OFF | |
ON |
Refresh Rate | Location | Left Top | - Location is adjustable in OSD Menu. Press the Middle Button to confirm and apply your Refresh Rate Location.
- This monitor follows and works at the Operating System's preset Screen Refresh Rate.
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Right Top |
Left Bottom |
Right Bottom |
OFF |
ON |
Alarm Clock | Location | Left Top | - After setting the time, press the Middle Button to activate the timer.
- Users have to manually restore their preset Alarm Clock after any AC power loss and reconnection.
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Right Top |
Left Bottom |
Right Bottom |
OFF |
15:00 | 00:01 ~ 99:59 |
30:00 |
45:00 |
60:00 |
Eye-Q Check | OFF | - Select OFF to disable Eye-Q Check.
- Activating Eye-Q Check will affect:
Affected Function | Function Status | - Refresh Rate
- Alarm Clock
- Screen Assistance
- Info. On Screen
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Amsler Grid | - Select Amsler Grid to check your central vision field.
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Astigmatism | - Select Astigmatism to check your blurred vision.
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Posture Correction | - Select Posture Correction to improve your posture when sitting.
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Screen Assistance | None | - Users can adjust Screen Assistance in any mode.
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1st Level Menu | 2nd/3rd Level Menu | Description |
Screen Size | Auto | - Users can adjust Screen Size in any mode, any resolution and any screen refresh rate.
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4:3 |
16:9 |
Adaptive-Sync | OFF | - Adaptive-Sync prevents screen tearing.
- Activating Adaptive-Sync will affect:
Affected Function | Function Status | | Set to OFF | |
ON |
Image
1st Level Menu | 2nd/3rd Level Menu | Description |
Brightness | 0-100 | - Properly adjust Brightness according to the surrounding lighting.
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Contrast | 0-100 | - Properly adjust Contrast to relax your eyes.
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Sharpness | 0-5 | - Sharpness improves clarity and details of images.
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Image Enhancement | OFF | - Image Enhancement enhances image edges to improve their acutance.
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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.
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ON |
HDCR | OFF | - HDCR enhances image quality by increasing the contrast of images.
- Activating HDCR will affect:
Affected Function | Function Status | | Unable to select | | Set to OFF | |
ON |
Color Temperature | Cool | - Use Up or Down Button to select and preview mode effects.
- Press the Middle Button to confirm and apply your mode type.
- Users can adjust Color Temperature in Customization mode.
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Normal |
Warm |
Customization | R (0-100) |
G (0-100) |
B (0-100) |
Auto Config | - For D-Sub only, this setting will be grayed out when detecting other input sources.
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Clock | 0-100 | - Adjust Clock setting.
- For D-Sub only, this setting will be grayed out when detecting other input sources.
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Phase | 0-100 | - Adjust Phase setting.
- For D-Sub only, this setting will be grayed out when detecting other input sources.
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H.Position | 0-100 | - Adjust H.Position setting.
- For D-Sub only, this setting will be grayed out when detecting other input sources.
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V.Position | 0-100 | - Adjust V.Position setting.
- For D-Sub only, this setting will be grayed out when detecting other input sources.
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1st Level Menu | 2nd Level Menu | Description |
HDMI | - Users can adjust Input Source in any mode.
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DP |
D-Sub |
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.
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ON |
Navi Key
1st Level Menu | 2nd Level Menu | Description |
Up Down Left Right | OFF | - All Navi Key items can be adjusted via OSD Menus.
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Brightness |
Mode |
Alarm Clock |
Input Source |
Refresh Rate |
Info. On Screen |
Audio Volume |
Settings
1st Level Menu | 2nd Level Menu | Description |
Language | 繁體中文 | - Users have to press the Middle 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.
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English |
Français |
Deutsch |
Italiano |
Español |
한국어 |
日本語 |
Русский |
Português |
简体中文 |
Bahasa Indonesia |
Türkçe |
(More languages coming soon) |
Transparency | 0~5 | - Users can adjust Transparency in any mode.
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OSD Time Out | 5~30s | - Users can adjust OSD Time Out in any mode.
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Power Button | OFF | - When set to OFF, users can press the power button to turn off the monitor.
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Standby | - When set to Standby, users can press the power button to turn off the panel and backlight.
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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 mode and can be adjusted to users' preferred mode later.
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ON |
Info. On Screen | OFF | - The information of the monitor status will be shown on the right side of the screen.
- Activating Info. On Screen will affect:
Affected Function | Function Status | | Set to OFF | |
ON |
Audio Volume | 0-100 | - Users can adjust Audio Volume in any mode.
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Reset | YES | - Users can Reset and restore settings to original OSD Default in any mode.
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NO |
Specifications
Monitor | PRO MP253 PRO MP253W |
Size | 24.5 inch |
Curvature | Flat |
Panel Type | IPS |
Resolution | 1920x1080 (FHD) |
Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
Brightness | 300 nits (typ.) |
Contrast Ratio | 1000:1 |
Refresh Rate | 100Hz |
Response Time | |
I/O | - DisplayPort x1
- HDMI Connector x1
- D-Sub Port x1
- Line-in Jack x1
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View Angles | 178°(H), 178°(V) |
DCI-P3*/ sRGB | 85% / 109% |
Surface Treatment | Anti-glare |
Display Colors | 16.7M |
Speaker | 3W x 2 |
Monitor Power Options | 12V 2.5A |
External Power Supply** | 30W, 12V |
Power Input | 100-240Vac, 50/60Hz, 1A |
Power Output | 12V 2.5A |
Adjustment (Tilt) | -5° ~ 20° |
Kensington Lock | Yes |
VESA Mounting | - Plate Type: 75 x 75 mm
- Screw Type: M4 x 10 mm
- Thread Diameter: 4 mm
- Thread Pitch: 0.7 mm
- Thread Length: 10 mm
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Dimension (W x H x D) | 560 x 438.4 x 182 mm |
Weight | Net | 3.03 kg |
Gross | 5.05 kg |
Environment | Operating | - Temperature: 0℃ to 40℃
- Humidity: 20% to 90%, non-condensing
- Altitude: 0 ~ 5000m
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Storage | - Temperature: -20℃ to 60℃
- Humidity: 10% to 90%, non-condensing
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* Based on CIE1976 test standards.
** External Power Supply may vary by country.
Preset Display Modes
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All information is subject to change without prior notice.
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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.
- Check if the monitor signal cable is properly connected.
- The computer may be in Standby mode. Press any key to activate the monitor.
The screen image is not properly sized or centered
- Refer to Preset Display Modes to set the computer to a setting suitable for the monitor to display.
No Plug & Play
- Check if the monitor power cable is properly connected.
- Check if the monitor signal cable is properly connected.
- Check if the computer and graphics card are Plug & Play compatible.
The icons, font or screen are fuzzy, blurry or have color problems.
- Avoid using any video extension cables.
- Adjust brightness and contrast.
- Adjust RGB color or tune color temperature.
- Check if the monitor signal cable is properly connected.
- Check for bent pins on the signal cable connector.
The unit starts flickering or shows waves
- Change the refresh rate to match the capabilities of your monitor.
- Update your graphics card drivers.
- Keep the monitor away from electrical devices that may cause electromagnetic interference (EMI).
Safety Instructions
- Read the safety instructions carefully and thoroughly.
- All cautions and warnings on the device or User Guide should be noted.
- Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.
Power
- Make sure that the power voltage is within its safety range and has been adjusted properly to the value of 100~240V before connecting the device to the power outlet.
- If the power cord comes with a 3-pin plug, do not disable the protective earth pin from the plug. The device must be connected to an earthed mains socket-outlet.
- Please confirm the power distribution system in the installation site shall provide the circuit breaker rated 120/240V, 20A (maximum).
- Always disconnect the power cord or switch the wall socket off if the device would be left unused for a certain time to achieve zero energy consumption.
- 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.
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.
- Use this device only on a hard, flat and steady surface.
- To prevent the device from tipping over, secure the device to a desk, wall or fixed object with an anti-tip fastener that helps to properly support the device and keep it safe in place.
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To prevent fire or shock hazard, keep this device away from humidity and high temperature. - Do not leave the device in an unconditioned environment with a storage temperature above 60℃ or below -20℃, which may damage the device.
- The maximum operating temperature is around 40℃.
When cleaning the device, be sure to remove the power plug. Use a piece of soft cloth rather than industrial chemical to clean the device. Never pour any liquid into the opening; that could damage the device or cause electric shock. - Always keep strong magnetic or electrical objects away from the device.
- If any of the following situations arises, get the device checked by service personnel:
- The power cord or plug is damaged.
- Liquid has penetrated into the device.
- The device has been exposed to moisture.
- The device does not work well or you can not get it working according to the User Guide.
- The device has dropped and damaged.
- The device has obvious sign of breakage.
Technical Support
If a problem arises with your product and no solution can be obtained from the user's manual, please contact your place of purchase or local distributor. Alternatively, please visit https://www.msi.com/support/ for further guidance.
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