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MSI MP241X User Manual
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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 Setup Menus ................................................................................................. 10
Specifications .............................................................................................................. 13
Preset Display Modes ................................................................................................ 15
Troubleshooting.......................................................................................................... 16
Safety Instructions ...................................................................................................... 17
TÜV Rheinland Certification....................................................................................... 19
Regulatory Notices ..................................................................................................... 20
Revision
V1.0, 2022/03
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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 MP241X
Documentation
Quick Start Guide
Registration Card
Accessories
Stand
Stand Base
Power Adapter & Power Cord
Cables 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
1. Leave the monitor in its protective foam packaging. Align and gently push the stand
bracket towards the monitor groove until it locks in place.
2. Align and gently push the base towards the stand until it locks in place.
3. Make sure the stand assembly is properly installed before setting the monitor
upright.
⚠
Important
∙
Place the monitor on a soft, protected surface to avoid scratching the display panel.
∙
Do not use any sharp objects on the panel.
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2
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Getting 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.
-5° +15°
6Getting Started
Monitor Overview
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1
2
3
1OSD Keys
2Power Button
3Kensington Lock
4HDMI Port
5D-Sub Port
6Power Jack
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Getting Started
Connecting the Monitor to PC
1. Turn off your computer.
2. Connect the video cable from the monitor to your computer.
3. Assemble the monitor power adapter & power cord. (Figure A)
4. Connect the power adapter 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
8OSD 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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3
4
1
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OSD Setup
OSD Keys Hot Key (When OSD is OFF) OSD Setup (When OSD is ON)
1
M
∙Activating the OSD Main Menu ∙Returning to the previous
menu
∙Exiting from the OSD Main
Menu
2
∙Used as the designated
shortcut hotkey
∙Used as the Up/Right button
to select function menus and
items
∙Allowing upward adjustment in
function values
3 ∙Used as the Down/Left button
to select function menus and
items
∙Allowing downward
adjustment in function values
4
E
∙Activating the auto
adjustment function that
automatically sets the
horizontal/vertical position,
clock and focus (for D-Sub
signals only)
∙Used as the Enter button to
enter function items
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OSD Setup Menus
Press the M key to launch the On-Screen Display (OSD) main menu and use the OSD
keys to tune the desired function to suit your personal preferences.
1st Level Menu 2nd/3rd Level Menu Description
Brightness 0-100 Adjusting display brightness
Contrast 0-100 Adjusting display contrast
DCR ON Activating dynamic contrast
OFF Deactivating dynamic contrast
Return Returning to the previous menu
Exit Exiting from this function menu
Mode Standard Normal work mode
Movie Movie mode
FPS FPS game mode
RTS RTS game mode
EyeSaver Eye protection mode
Return Returning to the previous menu
Exit Exiting from this function menu
Color Temp. Warm Warm color temperature
Cool Cold color temperature
User R (0-100) Fine-tuning of Red color temperature
G (0-100) Fine-tuning of Green color temperature
B (0-100) Fine-tuning of Blue color temperature
Return Returning to the previous menu
Exit Exiting from this function menu
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OSD Setup
1st Level Menu 2nd/3rd Level Menu Description
Aspect Auto Auto adjusting the picture aspect ratio
16:9 Picture in 16:9 mode
4:3 Picture in 4:3 mode
Return Returning to the previous menu
Exit Exiting from this function menu
Input HDMI Digital HDMI signal input
D-Sub Analog D-Sub signal input
Return Returning to the previous menu
Exit Exiting from this function menu
Adjust Auto Adjust Auto adjusting the horizontal/vertical
position, clock and focus of pictures
Auto Color Adjusting the white balance of pictures
Gamma Gamma 1 Adjusting color tone brightness gray 1
Gamma 2 Adjusting color tone brightness gray 2
Return Returning to the previous menu
Exit Exiting from this function menu
Return Returning to the previous menu
Exit Exiting from this function menu
Other Language
(More
languages
coming
soon)
English Language factory default is English.
Deutsch
繁中
日本語
한국어
Return Returning to the previous menu
Exit Exiting from this function menu
Power Off ON Turning off the monitor after saving
power for 1 minute
OFF Deactivating the timed switch-off
function
Return Returning to the previous menu
Exit Exiting from this function menu
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1st Level Menu 2nd/3rd Level Menu Description
Other Reset YES Resetting to the factory default settings
NO Exiting from the Reset function
Return Returning to the previous menu
Exit Exiting from this function menu
OD OFF Deactivating the response time
overdrive function
Normal Setting the monitor’s response time to
normal speed
Extreme Setting the monitor’s response time to
extreme speed
Return Returning to the previous menu
Exit Exiting from this function menu
ECO Mode ON ∙When ECO Mode is set to ON:
•Brightness curve will be adjusted.
•Mode and DCR will be grayed out.
OFF ∙When ECO Mode is set to OFF:
•A warning message will be shown
on the screen.
•Users can set Brightness to higher
value.
Return Returning to the previous menu
Exit Exiting from this function menu
Adaptive-
Sync
ON Activating Adaptive-Sync to prevent
screen tearing
OFF Deactivating Adaptive-Sync
Return Returning to the previous menu
Exit Exiting from this function menu
Return Returning to the previous menu
Exit Exiting from this function menu
Exit Exiting from the OSD Setup
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Specifications
Specifications
Monitor PRO MP241X
Size 23.8 inch
Curvature Flat
Panel Type VA
Resolution 1920 x 1080 (FHD)
Aspect Ratio 16:9
Brightness (nits) 250 cd/m2 (TYP)
Contrast Ratio 3000:1
Refresh Rate 75Hz
Response Time 8ms (GTG)
I/O ∙HDMI Port x1
∙D-Sub Port x1
View Angles 178°(H) , 178°(V)
DCI-P3*/ sRGB 84% / 105%
Surface Treatment Anti-glare
Display Colors 16.7 Million
Monitor Power Options 12V 2.5A
Power Adapter Specs Model: DA-90J19
Power Input 100~240V, 50~60Hz, 1.5A
Power Output 12V 2.5A
Adjustment (Tilt) -5° ~ 15°
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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Monitor PRO MP241X
Dimension (W x H x D) 541.79 x 416.61 x 180.80 mm
Weight 2.85 Kg (Net)
4.27 Kg (Gross)
Environment Operating ∙Temperature:0℃~40℃
∙Humidity: 20% ~ 90%, non-condensing
∙Altitude: 0 ~ 5000m
Storage ∙Temperature:-20℃~60℃
∙Humidity: 10% ~ 90%, non-condensing
* Based on CIE1976 test standards.
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Preset Display Modes
Preset Display Modes
Standard Resolution HDMI D-Sub
VGA 640x480 @60Hz V V
@67Hz V V
@72Hz V V
@75Hz V V
Dos-Mode 720x480 @60Hz V V
720x576 @50Hz V V
SVGA 800x600 @56Hz V V
@60Hz V V
@72Hz V V
@75Hz V V
XGA 1024x768 @60Hz V V
@70Hz V V
@75Hz V V
SXGA 1280x1024 @60Hz V V
@75Hz V V
WXGA+ 1440x900 @60Hz V V
WSXGA+ 1680x1050 @60Hz V V
Full HD 1920x1080 @60Hz V V
@75Hz V X
Video
Timing
Resolution
480P X X
576P X X
720P V V
1080i X X
1080P @60Hz V V
16 Troubleshooting
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 monitor 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).
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Safety Instructions
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.
Battery
Please take special precautions if this device comes with a battery.
∙Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or
equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.
∙Avoid disposal of a battery into fire or a hot oven, or mechanically crushing or cutting
of a battery, which can result in an explosion.
∙Avoid leaving a battery in an extremely high temperature or extremely low air
pressure environment that can result in an explosion or the leakage of flammable
liquid or gas.
∙Do not ingest battery. If the coin/button cell battery is swallowed, it can cause
severe internal burns and can lead to death. Keep new and used batteries away from
children.
European Union:
Batteries, battery packs, and accumulators should not be disposed of as
unsorted household waste. Please use the public collection system to
return, recycle, or treat them in compliance with the local regulations.
Taiwan:
廢電池請回收
For better environmental protection, waste batteries should be collected
separately for recycling or special disposal.
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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.
∙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.
∙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
above60℃orbelow-20℃,whichmaydamagethedevice.
∙Themaximumoperatingtemperatureisaround40℃.
∙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.
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TÜV Rheinland Certification
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.
∙Place the screen 20 – 28 inches (50 – 70 cm) away from your eyes and a little below
eye level.
∙Consciously blinking the eyes every now and then will help to reduce eye strain after
extended screen time.
∙Take breaks for 20 minutes every 2 hours.
∙Look away from the screen and gaze at a distant object for at least 20 seconds
during breaks.
∙Make stretches to relieve body fatigue or pain during breaks.
∙Use the Reader/Anti-Blue mode or turn on the optional Low Blue Light function.
TÜV Rheinland Flicker Free Certification
∙TÜV Rheinland has tested this product to
ascertain whether the display produces visible
and invisible flicker for the human eye and
therefore strains the eyes of users.
∙TÜV Rheinland has defined a catalogue of
tests, which sets out minimum standards
at various frequency ranges. The test catalogue is based on internationally
applicable standards or standards common within the industry and exceeds these
requirements.
∙The product has been tested in the laboratory according to these criteria.
∙The keyword “Flicker Free” confirms that the device has no visible and invisible
flicker defined in this standard within the range of 0 - 3000 Hz under various
brightness settings.
∙The display will not support Flicker Free when Anti Motion Blur/MPRT is enabled.
(The availability of Anti Motion Blur/MPRT varies by products.)
20 Regulatory Notices
Regulatory Notices
CE Conformity
This device complies with the requirements set out in the Council
Directive on the Approximation of the Laws of the Member States
relating to Electromagnetic Compatibility (2014/30/EU), Low-voltage
Directive (2014/35/EU), ErP Directive (2009/125/EC) and RoHS directive
(2011/65/EU). This product has been tested and found to comply with the harmonized
standards for Information Technology Equipment published under Directives of Official
Journal of the European Union.
FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined
by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the measures listed below:
∙Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
∙Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
∙Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
∙Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help.
Notice 1
The changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Notice 2
Shielded interface cables and AC power cord, if any, must be used in order to comply
with the emission limits.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
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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Regulatory Notices
WEEE Statement
Under the European Union (“EU”) Directive on Waste Electrical and
Electronic Equipment, Directive 2012/19/EU, products of “electrical and
electronic equipment” cannot be discarded as municipal waste anymore
and manufacturers of covered electronic equipment will be obligated to
take back such products at the end of their useful life.
Chemical Substances Information
In compliance with chemical substances regulations, such as the EU REACH
Regulation (Regulation EC No. 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and the
Council), MSI provides the information of chemical substances in products at:
https://csr.msi.com/global/index
RoHS Statement
Japan JIS C 0950 Material Declaration
A Japanese regulatory requirement, defined by specification JIS C 0950, mandates
that manufacturers provide material declarations for certain categories of electronic
products offered for sale after July 1, 2006.
https://csr.msi.com/global/Japan-JIS-C-0950-Material-Declarations
India RoHS
This product complies with the “India E-waste (Management and Handling) Rule 2011”
and prohibits use of lead, mercury, hexavalent chromium, polybrominated biphenyls
or polybrominated diphenyl ethers in concentrations exceeding 0.1 weight % and 0.01
weight % for cadmium, except for the exemptions set in Schedule 2 of the Rule.
Turkey EEE Regulation
Conforms to the EEE Regulations of the Republic Of Turkey.
Ukraine Restriction of Hazardous Substances
The equipment complies with requirements of the Technical Regulation, approved
bytheResolutionofCabinetofMinistryofUkraineasofDecember3,2008№1057,
in terms of restrictions for the use of certain dangerous substances in electrical and
electronic equipment.
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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Green Product Features
∙Reduced energy consumption during use and stand-by
∙Limited use of substances harmful to the environment and health
∙Easily dismantled and recycled
∙Reduced use of natural resources by encouraging recycling
∙Extended product lifetime through easy upgrades
∙Reduced solid waste production through take-back policy
Environmental Policy
∙The product has been designed to enable proper reuse of parts and
recycling and should not be thrown away at its end of life.
∙Users should contact the local authorized point of collection for
recycling and disposing of their end-of-life products.
∙Visit the MSI website and locate a nearby distributor for further
recycling information.
∙Users may also reach us at gpcontdev@msi.com for information regarding proper
disposal, take-back, recycling, and disassembly of MSI products.
Warning!
Overuse of screens is likely to affect eyesight.
Recommendations:
1. Take a 10-minute break for every 30 minutes of screen time.
2. Children under 2 years of age should have no screen time. For children aged 2
years and over, screen time should be limited to less than one hour per day.
Copyright and Trademarks Notice
Copyright © Micro-Star Int’l Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. The MSI logo used is
a registered trademark of Micro-Star Int’l Co., Ltd. All other marks and names
mentioned may be trademarks of their respective owners. No warranty as to accuracy
or completeness is expressed or implied. MSI reserves the right to make changes to
this document without prior notice.
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.