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 MEG 342C QD-OLED Documentation Quick Start Guide Stand with Screw(s) Stand Base with Screw(s) Mouse Bungee...
Installing the Monitor Stand 1. Leave the monitor in its protective foam packaging. Align the stand to the monitor groove. Tighten the stand with screws. 2. Connect the base to the stand and tighten the screw to secure the base. 3.
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. -5° 20° 100 mm Getting Started...
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Microphone Light Sensor 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. Macro Key To activate OSD Application. Navi Key Power Button HDMI™...
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Combo Audio Jack Kensington Lock Microphone 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. Navi Key The monitor comes with a Navi Key, a multi-directional control that helps navigate the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu. Up/Down/Left/Right: ∙...
OSD Menus ⚠ Important The following settings will be grayed out when HDR signals are received: Night Vision Optix Scope ∙ ∙ Low Blue Light Auto Brightness Control ∙ ∙ Brightness Ambient RGB Light ∙ ∙ Contrast PIP/PBP ∙ ∙ Color Temperature ∙...
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G.I. 1st Level Menu 2nd/3rd Level Menu Description Auto ∙ Through the internal Light Sensor Brightness and AI (Artificial Intelligence) Auto Control algorithm, this function detects the Customize ambient light and automatically sets the monitor to optimal brightness for users. ∙...
1st Level Menu 2nd/3rd Level Menu Description Smart Icon None ∙ Through AI algorithm, this function Crosshair enhances the visibility of in-game crosshair. ∙ Users can select the color and position of the crosshair. Color White Auto Position Reset Optix Scope Scope Small ∙...
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1st Level Menu 2nd/3rd Level Menu Description Night Vision ∙ This function optimizes background brightness and is recommended for Normal FPS games. Strong Strongest A.I. Refresh Rate Location Left Top ∙ Location is adjustable in OSD Menu. Press the OK Button to confirm and Right Top apply your Refresh Rate Location.
Professional 1st Level Menu 2nd Level Menu Description Pro Mode ∙ Use Up or Down Button to select and preview mode effects. User ∙ Press the OK Button to confirm and apply Anti-Blue your mode type. Movie Office sRGB Adobe RGB Display P3 Low Blue Light ∙...
1st Level Menu 2nd/3rd Level Menu Description Color Cool ∙ Use Up or Down Button to select and Temperature preview mode effects. Normal ∙ Press the OK Button to confirm and Warm apply your mode type. Customization R (0-100) ∙ Users can adjust Color Temperature in Customization mode.
PIP/PBP 1st Level Menu 2nd/3rd Level Menu Description ∙ PIP (Picture in Picture) allows users to simultaneously display multiple Source HDMI™ 1 video sources on one screen. One HDMI™ 2 program is displayed on the full screen at the same time as one or more other programs are displayed in Type C inset windows.
Navi Key 1st Level Menu 2nd Level Menu Description ∙ All Navi Key items can be adjusted via OSD Menus. Down Brightness Left Game Mode Right Smart Crosshair Alarm Clock Input Source PIP/PBP Mode Refresh Rate Info. On Screen Night Vision Optix Scope Setting 1st Level...
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Digital computer before selecting Analog Source. SpectrumBar ∙ Users can adjust SpectrumBar to MSI - Mystic Light, MSI - Glow Sync MSI - Mystic Light or OFF. MSI - Glow Sync RGB Brightness ∙ Users can adjust RGB Brightness.
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1st Level 2nd Level Menu Description Menu HDMI™ CEC ∙ 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.
MSI OLED Care 1st Level Menu 2nd/3rd Level Menu Description Pixel Shift Slow ∙ Pixel Shift moves the pixels of your screen at regular intervals to reduce Normal the possibility of screen burn-in or Fast image retention. Panel Protect Short Time ∙...
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Reducing Level. Reducing ∙ Users can select a level for Level brightness reduction. ∙ Reducing effect depends on Brightness/DisplayHDR setting. OLED Panel Info. ∙ This field shows the information of MSI OLED Care. OSD Menus...
Specifications Monitor MEG 342C QD-OLED Size 34 inch Curvature 1800R Panel Type OLED Resolution 3440 x 1440 (UWQHD) 21:9 Aspect Ratio ∙ SDR: 250 nits (typ.) Brightness ∙ HDR Peak: 1000 nits Contrast Ratio 1000000:1 Refresh Rate 175Hz Response Time 0.1ms (GTG) ∙...
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Monitor MEG 342C QD-OLED ∙ Plate Type: 100 x 100 mm ∙ Screw Type: M4 x 10 mm • Thread Diameter: 4 mm VESA Mounting • Thread Pitch: 0.7 mm • Thread Length: 10 mm Dimension (W x H x D) 814.3 x 463.4 x 292.6 mm 9.3 kg Weight...
Preset Display Modes ⚠ Important All information is subject to change without prior notice. MEG 342C QD-OLED Standard Resolution HDMI™ Type-C 640x480 @60Hz @67Hz @72Hz @75Hz SVGA 800x600 @56Hz @60Hz @72Hz @75Hz 1024x768 @60Hz @70Hz @75Hz SXGA 1280x1024 @60Hz @75Hz WXGA+ 1440x900 @60Hz...
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MEG 342C QD-OLED Standard Resolution HDMI™ Type-C Video 480P Timing 576P Resolution 720P 1080P @60Hz @120Hz 2160P @30Hz @50Hz @60Hz @120Hz * Users have to set HDMI™ 2.1 to PC. PIP Mode w/o HDR Standard Resolution HDMI™ Type-C Full HD 1920x1080 @60Hz 2560x1440...
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PBP Mode 1 w/o HDR Standard Resolution HDMI™ Type-C Full HD 1920x1080 @60Hz Video 480P Timing 576P Resolution 720P 1080P @60Hz 2160P @30Hz @50Hz @60Hz Used for 860x1440 @60Hz PBP Full 2580x1440 @60Hz Screen PBP Mode 2 w/o HDR Standard Resolution HDMI™...
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.