MSI Modern MD2412P LCD Monitor User Guide

MSI Modern MD2412P LCD Monitor

Product Information

• Specifications
  • Model: Modern MD2412P (3PA5), Modern MD2412PW (3PA5)
  • Type: LCD Monitor
  • Revision: V1.0, 2023/07
• Package Contents

  •   * The package includes the following items:

  • Monitor
• Documentation

  •   * Accessories

  • Cables
• Quick Start Guide

  •   * Screw(s) for Wall Mount Bracket(s)

• Stand with Screw(s)

  •   * Power Cord & External Power Supply

  • High-Speed HDMITM 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.
• Installing the Monitor Stand
  • Leave the monitor in its protective foam packaging. Align the stand bracket to the monitor groove.
  • Push the stand towards the monitor groove until it locks in place.
  • Connect the base to the stand and tighten the base screw to secure the base.
  • 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.
  • The groove for installing the stand bracket 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!
• Adjusting the Monitor
  • This monitor allows for adjustment to maximize viewing comfort. Follow these steps:
  • Avoid touching the display panel when adjusting the monitor.
  • Slightly tilt the monitor backwards before pivoting it.
  • Adjust the monitor within the specified angle range: -5° to 20°
  • Adjust the height of the monitor within the specified range: 110mm
• Monitor Overview
  • OSD Keys
  • Power Button & Power LED: Lit in white after the monitor is turned on. If no signal is input, the LED will turn into orange. Lit in orange when the monitor is in Stand-by mode.
  • Kensington Lock
  • USB Type-C Port: Supports DisplayPort Alternate (DP Alt) Mode and up to 5V/3A (15W) power delivery. It only carries video signals and doesn’t support data transmission functions.
  • HDMITM Connector: Supports 1920×1080@100Hz as specified in HDMITM 1.4b.
• Headphone Jack
  • Power Jack
  • Connecting the Monitor to the PC
  • 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.
• FAQ
  • Q: Can I use a different power cord with this monitor?
  • A: No, the included power cord is exclusively designed for this monitor and should not be used with other products.
  • Q: Does the monitor support data transmission through the USB Type-C port?
  • A: No, the USB Type-C port only carries video signals and does not support data transmission function.
  • Q: What is the maximum resolution supported by the HDMITM connector?
  • A: The HDMITM connector supports a maximum resolution of 1920×1080@100Hz as specified in HDMITM 1.4b.

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

Stand with Screw(s)
Power Cord & External Power Supply
Cables| High Speed HDMI™ Cable (Optional)

Important

• Contact your place of purchase or local distributor if any of the items are 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.

Installing the Monitor Stand

1. Leave the monitor in its protective foam packaging. Align the stand bracket to the monitor groove.
2. Push the stand towards the monitor groove until it locks in place.
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.

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 groove for installing the stand bracket 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!

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.

Monitor Overview

Lit in white after the monitor is turned on. If no signal is input, the LED will turn orange. Lit in orange when the monitor is in Stand-by mode.
3| Kensington Lock
4| USB Type-C Port
This port supports DisplayPort Alternate (DP Alt) Mode and up to 5V/3A (15W) power delivery. It only carries video signals and doesn’t support data transmission functions.
⚠ Important
Your USB-C signal source and cable must support DisplayPort Alternate Mode to enable
video output to the monitor.
5| HDMI™ Connector
Supports 1920×1080@100Hz as specified in HDMI™ 1.4b.
6| Headphone Jack
7| Power Jack**

Connecting the Monitor to the PC

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.

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.

OSD Menus

Important
The following settings will be greyed out when HDR signals are received:

• Night Vision
• MPRT
• HDCR
• Brightness
• Contrast
• Low Blue Light
• Colour Temperature

Professional

∙ 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
1st Level Menu| 2nd/3rd Level Menu| Description
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MPRT| OFF| ∙ MPRT is available when the refresh rate is 85 Hz.

∙ Activating MPRT will affect:

ON
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
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.

∙ Activating Eye-Q Check will affect:

Amsler Grid
Astigmatism
Posture Correction

Image

lighting.
Contrast| 0-100| ∙ Properly adjust Contrast to relax your eyes.
Sharpness| 0-5| ∙ Sharpness improves the clarity and details of images.
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 colour 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
1st Level Menu| 2nd/3rd Level Menu| Description
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HDCR| OFF| ∙ HDCR enhances image quality by increasing the contrast of images.

∙ Activating HDCR will affect:

ON
Color Temperature| Cool| ∙ Use the Left or Right 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)

Input Source

Type C
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 the “No Signal” message box is shown on the monitor.

ON

Navi Key

Brightness
Mode
Alarm Clock
Input Source
Refresh Rate
Info. On Screen
Audio Volume

Setting

Language setting.

∙ Language is an independent setting. Users’ language settings 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)
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, the Mode will be automatically set to default modes and can be adjusted to users’ preferred modes later.

ON
Type C PD Charge| OFF| ∙ Type C PD Charge enables users to charge their devices through a USB Type-C connector, which can deliver up to 15W (5V/3A).
ON
1st Level Menu| 2nd Level Menu| Description
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Info. On Screen| OFF| ∙ The information on the monitor status will be shown on the right side of the screen.

∙ Activating Info. On Screen will affect:

ON
Audio Volume| 0-100| ∙ Users can adjust Audio Volume in any mode.
Reset| YES| ∙ Users can Reset and restore settings to the original OSD Default in any mode.
NO

Specifications

Response Time

| 1ms (MPRT)

4ms (GTG)

14ms (Tr + Tf)

I/O| ∙ HDMI™ Connector x1

∙ USB Type-C Port x1

∙ Headphone Jack x1

View Angles| 178°(H) , 178°(V)
*DCI-P3/ sRGB| 89% / 114%
Surface Treatment| Anti-glare
Display Colors| 16.7M 8bits (6bits + FRC)
Speaker| 3W x 2
Monitor Power Options| 12V       4.0A
External Power Supply| Model: ADS-65HI-12N-1 12048E
Power Input| 100~240Vac, 50~60Hz, Max. 1.5A
Power Output| 12V       4.0A 48.0W
Adjustment (Height)| 0 ~ 110 mm
Adjustment (Tilt)| -5° ~ 20°
Adjustment (Swivel)| -30° ~ 30°
Adjustment (Pivot)| -90° ~ 90°
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

Operating

| ∙ Temperature: 0℃ to 40℃

∙ Humidity: 20% to 90%, non-condensing

∙ Altitude: 0 ~ 5000m

Storage| ∙ Temperature: -20℃ to 60℃

∙ Humidity: 10% to 90%, non-condensing

Preset Display Modes
Important
All information is subject to change without prior notice.

Standard| Resolution| Modern MD2412P, Modern MD2412PW
---|---|---
HDMI™| USB-C
Full HD| 1920×1080| @60Hz| V| V
@85Hz| V| V
@100Hz| V| V
Video Timing Resolution| 720P| V| V
1080P @60Hz| V| V

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 centred.
  • Refer to Preset Display Modes to set the computer to a setting suitable for the monitor to display.
• No Plug and 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 colour problems.
  • Avoid using any video extension cables.
  • Adjust brightness and contrast.
  • Adjust RGB colour or tune colour 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).

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 is 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.

• The a danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.
• Avoid disposal of a battery in a 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 the 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 local regulations.

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 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 hazards, keep this device away from humidity and high temperatures.
• 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 chemicals 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 arise, get the device checked by service personnel:
  • The power cord or plug is damaged.
  • Liquid has penetrated 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 is damaged.
  • The device has obvious signs of breakage.

TÜV Rheinland Certification

TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification

• Low Blue Light
• (Hardware
• Solution)
• www.tuv.com.

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 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.
• Turn on the optional Low Blue Light function.

TÜV Rheinland Flicker Free Certification

Flicker Free
www.tuv.com.

• 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 product.)

ENERGY STAR Certification

• ENERGY STAR is a program run by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S.
• Department of Energy (DOE) to promote energy efficiency.
• This product qualifies for ENERGY STAR in the “factory default” settings through which power savings will be achieved.
• Changing the factory default picture settings or enabling other features will increase power consumption, which could exceed the limits necessary to qualify for an ENERGY STAR rating.
• For more information on ENERGY STAR, refer to https://www.energystar.gov/.

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 the 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, under 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 by 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 the receiver.
• Connect the equipment to 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 to comply with the emission limits.

FCC

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.

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 2016” 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 the requirements of the Technical Regulation, approved by the Resolution of Cabinet of the Ministry of Ukraine as of 10 March 2017, № 139, in terms of restrictions for the use of certain dangerous substances in electrical and electronic equipment.

Vietnam RoHS

• As of December 1, 2012, all products manufactured by MSI comply with Circular 30/2011/TT-BCT temporarily regulating the permitted limits for some hazardous substances in electronic and electric products.

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 a 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.
• The terms HDMI™, HDMI™ High-Definition Multimedia Interface, HDMI™ Trade dress and the HDMI™ Logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI™ Licensing Administrator, Inc.

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.
• Modern MD2412P (3PA5)
• Modern MD2412PW (3PA5)
• Revision V1.0, 2023/07

References

• MSI - Redirect
• csr
• csr
• dtsc.ca.gov/perchlorate/
• Homepage | ENERGY STAR
• Support | MSI Global

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