MSI Optix Series User Manual

MSI Optix Series User Manual

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Optix Series
LCD Monitor
Optix MAG272C (3CA5)
Optix MAG272CR (3CA5)
Optix MAG272CQR (3CA6)
Optix MAG272CRX (3CA0)
Optix MAG272 (3CA7)
Optix MAG272R (3CA7)
Optix MAG272QP (3CA8)
Optix MAG272QR (3CA8)
Optix MAG272RX (3CB2)

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  • Page 1 Optix Series LCD Monitor Optix MAG272C (3CA5) Optix MAG272 (3CA7) Optix MAG272CR (3CA5) Optix MAG272R (3CA7) Optix MAG272CQR (3CA6) Optix MAG272QP (3CA8) Optix MAG272CRX (3CA0) Optix MAG272QR (3CA8) Optix MAG272RX (3CB2)
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Copyright and Trademarks Notice ��������������������������������������������������������������������������iii Revision ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������iii Technical Support ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������iii Safety Instructions ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������iv CE Conformity ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������vi FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement ���������������������������������������������������vi WEEE Statement ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������vii Chemical Substances Information �������������������������������������������������������������������������vii RoHS Statement ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������vii Getting Started �������������������������������������������������������������������������������1-1 Package Contents ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 1-2 Installing the Monitor Stand ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������...
  • Page 3: Copyright And Trademarks Notice

    Preface 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�...
  • Page 4: Safety Instructions

    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�...
  • Page 5 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�...
  • Page 6: Ce Conformity

    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...
  • Page 7: Weee Statement

    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�...
  • Page 9: 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� IMPORTANT • The illustrations are for reference only� Your monitor may vary in appearance� •...
  • Page 10: Package Contents

    Package Contents 1� Monitor 2� Stand 3� Stand Base with Screw 4� Power Cord (MAG272C / MAG272CR / MAG272CQR / MAG272CRX) 5� Power Adapter & Power Cord (MAG272 / MAG272R / MAG272QP / MAG272QR / MAG272RX) 6� HDMI Cable (Optional) 7�...
  • Page 11: Installing The Monitor Stand

    Getting Started Installing the Monitor Stand IMPORTANT Place the monitor on a soft, protected surface to avoid scratching the display panel� MAG272C 1� Align the latches of the stand to the monitor� 2� Tighten the stand with the stand screws� 3�...
  • Page 12 4� Align the latches to place the VESA cover and lock the screws� 5� 6� 7� IMPORTANT The holes for installing the stand can be also used for wall mount� Please contact your dealer for proper wall mount kit�...
  • Page 13 Getting Started MAG272CR/ MAG272CQR/ MAG272CRX 1� Align the latches of the stand to the monitor� 2� Tighten the stand with the stand screws� 3� Connect the base to the stand and tighten the base screw to secure the base� IMPORTANT The holes for installing the stand can be also used for wall mount�...
  • Page 14 MAG272 1� Align the latches of the stand to the monitor� 2� Tighten the stand with the stand screws� 3� Connect the base to the stand and tighten the base screw to secure the base� IMPORTANT The holes for installing the stand can be also used for wall mount� Please contact your dealer for proper wall mount kit�...
  • Page 15 Getting Started MAG272R/ MAG272QP/ MAG272QR/ MAG272RX 1� Align the latches of the stand to the monitor� 2� Tighten the stand with the stand screws� 3� Connect the base to the stand and tighten the base screw to secure the base� IMPORTANT The holes for installing the stand can be also used for wall mount�...
  • Page 16: Adjusting The Monitor

    Adjusting the Monitor This monitor is designed to maximize your viewing comfort with its adjustment capabilities such as tilt and lift� IMPORTANT Avoid touching the display panel when adjusting the monitor� MAG272C MAG272CR/ MAG272CQR/ MAG272CRX 130mm...
  • Page 17 Getting Started MAG272 MAG272R/ MAG272QP/ MAG272QR/ MAG272RX 100mm IMPORTANT Please tilt the monitor backward before pivoting�...
  • Page 18: Monitor Overview

    Monitor Overview MAG272C/ MAG272CR/ MAG272CQR 1-10...
  • Page 19 Getting Started Power Button Power Jack DisplayPort HDMI Port USB-C Port This port can send simultaneously video signal and power stream up to PD 5V/3A� It doesn’t support data transmission function� Headphone Jack USB 2�0 Type A Port (MAG272C/ MAG272CR) USB 3�2 Gen1 Type A Port (MAG272CQR) USB 2�0 Type B Upstream Port...
  • Page 20 MAG272CRX 1-12...
  • Page 21 Getting Started Power Button Power Jack HDMI Port DisplayPort USB-C Port This port can send simultaneously video signal and power stream up to PD 5V/3A� It doesn’t support data transmission function� Headphone Jack USB 3�2 Gen1 Type A Port USB 3�2 Gen1 Type B Upstream Port For USB Upstream Cable�...
  • Page 22 MAG272/ MAG272R/ MAG272QP/ MAG272QR 1-14...
  • Page 23 Getting Started Power Button DisplayPort HDMI Port USB-C Port This port can send simultaneously video signal and power stream up to PD 5V/3A� It doesn’t support data transmission function� Headphone Jack USB 2�0 Type B Upstream Port For USB Upstream Cable� IMPORTANT Check the package for USB Upstream Cable and connect...
  • Page 24 MAG272RX 1-16...
  • Page 25 Getting Started Power Button HDMI Port DisplayPort USB-C Port This port can send simultaneously video signal and power stream up to PD 5V/3A� It doesn’t support data transmission function� Headphone Jack USB 3�2 Gen1 Type B Upstream Port For USB Upstream Cable� IMPORTANT Check the package for USB Upstream Cable and connect...
  • Page 26: Connecting The Monitor To Pc

    Connecting the Monitor to PC MAG272C/ MAG272CR/ MAG272CQR/ MAG272CRX 1� Turn off your computer. 2� Connect the HDMI/DisplayPort 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�...
  • Page 27 Getting Started MAG272/ MAG272R/ MAG272QP/ MAG272QR/ MAG272RX 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�...
  • Page 28 1-20...
  • Page 29: Osd Setup

    OSD Setup This chapter provides you with essential information on OSD Setup� IMPORTANT All information is subject to change without prior notice�...
  • Page 30: Navi Key

    Navi Key The monitor comes with a Navi Key, a multi-directional control that helps navigate the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu� 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) Middle Button OSD Main Menu...
  • Page 31 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 adjustment ■ Press Up and in function values Down Buttons to adjust�...
  • Page 32 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� ■...
  • Page 33: Osd Setup Via Navi Key

    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...
  • Page 34 1st Level Menu 2nd/3rd Level Menu Description Anti Motion Blur ■ When Anti Motion Blur is enabled, HDCR and (OFF) Brightness cannot be enabled and will be grayed out� (ON) ■ Response time will be grayed out while Anti Motion Blur is enabled� ■...
  • Page 35 OSD Setup h Professional 1st Level Menu 2nd Level Menu Description Pro Mode User Default mode� All items can be adjusted by users� Reader All items can be adjusted by users� Cinema All items can be adjusted by users� Designer All items can be adjusted by users�...
  • Page 36 h Image 1st Level Menu 2nd/3rd Level Menu Description Brightness 0-100 ■ Users can adjust Brightness in User, RTS, RPG and Reader mode� ■ Brightness will be grayed out when Anti Motion Blur or HDCR are enabled� Contrast 0-100 ■ Users can adjust Contrast in any Mode� Sharpness ■...
  • Page 37 OSD Setup h Setting 1st Level Menu 2nd Level Menu Description Language 繁體中文 ■ Language factory default is English� ■ Users have to press the Middle Button to confirm English and apply the Language setting� Français ■ Language is an independent setting� Users’ own Deutsch language setting will override the factory default�...
  • Page 38 2-10...
  • Page 39: Appendix

    Appendix IMPORTANT All information is subject to change without prior notice�...
  • Page 40: Mag 272C Series Specifications

    MAG 272C Series Specifications Model MAG272C MAG272CR MAG272CQR MAG272CRX (3CA5) (3CA5) (3CA6) (3CA0) Size 27 inch Curvature 1500R Panel Type Resolution 1920 x 1080@165Hz 2560 x 1920 x 1440@165Hz 1080@240Hz Aspect Ratio 16:9 Brightness (nits) 300 (max) Contrast Ratio 3000:1 Refresh Rate 165Hz 240Hz...
  • Page 41: Mag 272C Series Preset Display Modes

    Appendix Model MAG272C MAG272CR MAG272CQR MAG272CRX (3CA5) (3CA5) (3CA6) (3CA0) Dimension (W x H x D) 611�5 x 455 611�5 x 560 x 267 mm x 267 mm Net Weight 5�4 kg (net) / 9�0 5�9 kg (net) / 13�1 kg (gross) kg (gross) Environment Operating...
  • Page 42 MAG272C MAG272CR MAG272CQR MAG272CRX (3CA5) (3CA5) (3CA6) (3CA0) Standard Resolution HDMI DP/Type C HDMI DP/Type C HDMI DP/Type C HDMI DP/Type C WQHD 2560x1440 @60Hz 2560x1440 @120Hz 2560x1440 @144Hz 2560x1440 @165Hz Video 480P Timing 576P Resolution 720P 1080i 1080P 1080P @120Hz 1440P 1440P @120Hz...
  • Page 43: Mag 272 Series Specifications

    Appendix MAG 272 Series Specifications Model MAG272 MAG272R MAG272QP MAG272RX (3CA7) (3CA7) MAG272QR (3CB2) (3CA8) Size 27 inch Curvature Panel Type Resolution 1920 x 1080@165Hz 2560 x 1920 x 1440@165Hz 1080@240Hz Aspect Ratio 16:9 Brightness (nits) 300 (max) Contrast Ratio 3000:1 Refresh Rate 165Hz...
  • Page 44: Mag 272 Series Preset Display Modes

    Model MAG272 MAG272R MAG272QP MAG272RX (3CA7) (3CA7) MAG272QR (3CB2) (3CA8) Dimension (W x H x D) 614�9 x 451�4 x 614�9 x 532�7 x 206�7 mm 225�2 mm Net Weight 4�33Kg(net) / 6�05Kg(net) / 8�7Kg(gross) 7�1Kg(gross) Environment Operating Temperature: 0°C to 40°C Humidity: 20% to 90%, non-condensing Altitude: 0 ~ 5000m Storage...
  • Page 45 Appendix MAG272QP MAG272 MAG272R MAG272RX MAG272QR (3CA7) (3CA7) (3CB2) Standard Resolution (3CA8) DP/Type DP/Type HDMI HDMI HDMI HDMI Type C Type C WQHD 2560x1440 @60Hz 2560x1440 @120Hz 2560x1440 @144Hz 2560x1440 @165Hz Video 480P Timing 576P Resolution 720P 1080P 1080P @120Hz 1440P 1440P @120Hz...
  • Page 46: 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�...

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