Safety Instructions ◙ Read the safety instructions carefully and thoroughly� ◙ All cautions and warnings on the device or user’s manual should be noted� ◙ Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. Keep the User’s Guide that comes with the package for future reference� To prevent fire or shock hazard, keep this device away from humidity and high temperature�...
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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�...
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...
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�...
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�...
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� IMPORTANT • The illustrations are for reference only� Your monitor may vary in appearance� •...
Package Contents 1� Monitor 2� Stand 3� Stand Base with Screw 4� Sunshade Cover (Optional) 5� Stand Screws x4 6� Power Adapter & Power Cord 7� DisplayPort Cable (Optional) 8� Quick Start Guide 9� Warranty Card 10� Registration Card 11� Rubber Plugs * Contact your place of purchase or local distributor if any of the items is damaged or missing�...
Getting Started Installing the Monitor Stand Optix PAG272QR/ PAG272QRZ/ PAG272QR2/ PAG272URV IMPORTANT Place the monitor on a soft, protected surface to avoid scratching the display panel� The holes for installing the stand can be also used for wall mount� Please contact your dealer for proper wall mount kit�...
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Optix PAG272R IMPORTANT Place the monitor on a soft, protected surface to avoid scratching the display panel� The holes for installing the stand can be also used for wall mount� Please contact your dealer for proper wall mount kit� 1� Align the latches of the stand to the monitor� 2�...
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Getting Started 4� Align the latches to place the VESA cover�...
Installing the Sunshade Cover IMPORTANT To prevent the screen from breaking, please avoid touching and scratching display panel when adjusting monitor� 1� Take out the accessories: 3 pieces of top sunshade plates� Align the left and right plates with the middle plate, insert and slide the plates to proper position to complete the top sunshade cover installation�...
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Getting Started 3� Tighten the 6 screws correspondingly to secure the sunshade plates to the screen�...
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� Optix PAG272QR/ PAG272QRZ/ PAG272QR2/ PAG272URV 130mm Optix PAG272R...
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Getting Started Power Jack HDMI 1�4/ 2�0 Port (Optional) DisplayPort 1�2/ 1�4 (Optional) Headphone Jack Navi Key Kensington Lock Power Button 1-11...
Connecting the Monitor to PC 1� Turn off your computer. 2� Connect the HDMI/DisplayPort 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�...
Navi Key The monitor comes with a Navi Key, a multi-directional control that helps navigate the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu� Your OSD function varies by models� Navi Key The Navi Key default settings are as follows� Navi Key Hot Key Basic Operations (When OSD menu is OFF) (When OSD menu is ON)
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OSD Setup Navi Key Hot Key Basic Operations (When OSD menu is OFF) (When OSD menu is ON) Game Mode ■ Press Middle ■ Selecting function menus Button to confirm and items selection and exit� ■ Allowing upward ■ Press Up and adjustment in function Down Buttons to values...
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Users may enter the OSD Menu to customize their own Navi Key Hot Keys. More Hot Key options are as below� Navi Key Hot Key Options Operations Brightness ■ Press Middle Button to save value and exit� ■ Press Up and Down Buttons to adjust� ■...
OSD Setup OSD Setup via Navi Key Press the Middle button of Navi Key to launch the On-Screen Display (OSD) main menu� Use the Up, Down, Left, Right buttons to tune the desired function menus to suit your personal preferences� h Gaming 1st Level Menu 2nd/3rd Level Menu...
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1st Level Menu 2nd/3rd Level Menu Description Anti Motion Blur ■ Brightness cannot be adjusted when Anti (OFF) (optional) Motion Blur is set to ON� ■ When Response Time is set to Fastest with (ON) at least 85Hz Screen Refresh Rate, Anti Motion Blur will be automatically enabled�...
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OSD Setup 1st Level Menu 2nd/3rd Level Menu Description FreeSync ■ FreeSync Premium prevents screen tearing� (OFF) Premium ■ DisplayPort or HDMI default is ON and can be adjusted ON/OFF in any mode, any (optional) (ON) resolution, any input source and any screen refresh rate�...
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1st Level Menu 2nd/3rd Level Menu Description Image ■ Image Enhancement enhances image edges to Enhancement improve their acutance� Weak ■ Users can adjust Image Enhancement in any Medium Mode� Strong Strongest h Image 1st Level Menu 2nd/3rd Level Menu Description Brightness 0-100...
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OSD Setup h Navi Key 1st Level Menu 2nd/3rd Level Menu Description ■ Up Button default is Game Mode� ■ Down Button default is Screen Assistance� Brightness ■ Left Button default is Alarm Clock� Game Mode Down ■ Right Button default is Input Source� Screen Assistance ■...
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1st Level Menu 2nd/3rd Level Menu Description Power Button ■ Set to OFF, the monitor will be turned off totally. ■ Set to Standby, only panel and backlight are Standby off, but the monitor still can be activated by OS detection, avoiding desk-top icon and screen be refreshed�...
Specifications Model PAG272QR PAG272QRZ PAG272QR2 PAG272R PAG272URV Size 27 inch Curvature Flat Panel Type Resolution 2560x1440 @165Hz 1920x1080 3840x2160 @144Hz @60Hz Aspect Ratio 16:9 Brightness 400 nits (typ�) 350 nits (typ�) 300 nits (typ�) 250 nits (typ�) 400 nits (typ�) Contrast Ratio 1000:1 Refresh Rate...
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Appendix Model PAG272QR PAG272QRZ PAG272QR2 PAG272R PAG272URV VESA Mounting ■ Plate Type: 100 x 100 mm ■ Screw Type: M4x9 mm ▶ Thread Diameter: 7 mm ▶ Thread Pitch: 7�9 mm ▶ Thread Length: 35 mm Dimension (W x H x D) 619 x 551 x 234 mm 619 x 454 x 619 x 551 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�...