Contents Getting Started ......................3 Package Contents ....................3 Installing the Monitor Stand ................... 4 Adjusting the Monitor ..................... 5 Monitor Overview ....................6 Connecting the Monitor to PC ................8 OSD Setup ........................9 Navi Key ........................9 Hot Key ........................9 OSD Menus........................
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 Optix MEG381CQR Plus Quick Start Guide Documentation Registration Card Stand with Screw(s)
Installing the Monitor Stand 1. Leave the monitor in its protective foam packaging. Align the stand bracket to the monitor groove. Tighten the stand bracket with screws. 2. Connect the base to the stand and tighten the base 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. 100mm Getting Started...
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MSI HMI Gaming Dial The Gaming Dial displays system information and supports quick switch between functions like Mystic Light, audio volume, game launch, etc. Power Button Power LED Navi Key Cable Routing Hole Kensington Lock Power Jack HDMI Port DisplayPort USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-B Upstream Port...
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 Gaming 1st Level Menu 2nd/3rd Level Menu Description Mode User ∙ Use Up or Down Button to select and preview mode effects. ∙ Press the Middle Button to confirm and apply your mode type. Racing sRGB Anti-Blue Dark Boost ∙...
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1st Level Menu 2nd/3rd Level Menu Description Response Time Normal ∙ Deactivating the response time overdrive function. Fast ∙ Setting to Fast will shorten the response time and help improve blurred images when playing fast games. Fastest ∙ Setting to Fastest will reach the shortest response time and help improve blurred images when playing very fast games.
1st Level Menu 2nd/3rd Level Menu Description Game Assistant None ∙ When Reset is selected, icon will be reset to center. Icon Position Reset G-SYNC® Processor 1st Level Menu 2nd Level Menu Description G-SYNC ∙ Before turning on G-SYNC, users need to Esports connect a G-SYNC capable graphics card to the G-SYNC monitor with a DisplayPort...
Image 1st Level Menu 2nd/3rd Level Menu Description Peak White 40-500 ∙ Peak White will be grayed out (nits) when HDR or HDCR are enabled. Contrast 0-100 ∙ Default is 50. Color Cool ∙ Use Up or Down Button to select Temperature and preview effects.
Input Source 1st Level Menu 2nd Level Menu Description ∙ Input Source scan sequence: DP > HDMI1 > HDMI2. HDMI1 HDMI2 Auto Scan ∙ 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;...
Setting 1st Level Menu 2nd Level Menu Description Language 繁體中文 ∙ Users have to press the Middle Button to confirm and apply the Language setting. English ∙ Language is an independent setting. Français Users’ own language setting will override Deutsch the factory default.
Specifications Monitor Optix MEG381CQR Plus Size 37.5 inch Curvature 2300R Panel Type Resolution 3840 x 1600 Aspect Ratio 21:9 Brightness (nits) Contrast Ratio 1000:1 Refresh Rate 175Hz Response Time GtG: 1ms ∙ HDMI Port x 2 ∙ DisplayPort x 1 ∙...
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Monitor Optix MEG381CQR Plus VESA Mounting ∙ Plate Type: 100 x 100 mm ∙ Screw Type: M4 x 10 mm • Thread Diameter: 4 mm • Thread Pitch: 0.7 mm • Thread Length: 10 mm Dimension (W x H x D) 896.5 x 466.4 x 325.8 mm Weight 10.7Kg (Net)
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.
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