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 ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������...
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�...
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� •...
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�...
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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�...
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Getting Started MAG272CR/ MAG272CQP/ 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�...
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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�...
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Getting Started MAG272R/ MAG272QP/ MAG272QR 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�...
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/ MAG272CQP/ MAG272CQR/ MAG272CRX 130mm...
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Getting Started MAG272 MAG272R/ MAG272QP/ MAG272QR 100mm IMPORTANT Please slightly tilt the monitor backwards before pivoting it�...
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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 (MAG272CQP/ MAG272CQR) USB 2�0 Type B Upstream Port...
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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�...
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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� To Monitor IMPORTANT Check the package for USB...
Connecting the Monitor to PC MAG272C/ MAG272CR/ MAG272CQP/ MAG272CQR/ MAG272CRX 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�...
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Getting Started MAG272/ MAG272R/ MAG272QP/ MAG272QR 1� Turn off your computer. 2� Connect the video 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� 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...
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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 adjustment ■ Press Up and in function values Down Buttons to adjust�...
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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 ■ 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� ■...
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OSD Setup h Professional 1st Level Menu 2nd Level Menu Description Pro Mode User Default mode� All items can be adjusted by users� Reader Cinema All items can be adjusted by users� Designer ■ Use Up or Down Button to select and preview mode effects. ■...
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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 ■...
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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�...
MAG 272C Series Specifications Model MAG272C MAG272CR MAG272CQP/ MAG272CRX (3CA5) (3CA5) MAG272CQR (3CA0) (3CA6) 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...
Appendix Model MAG272C MAG272CR MAG272CQP/ MAG272CRX (3CA5) (3CA5) MAG272CQR (3CA0) (3CA6) 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...
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MAG272CQP/ MAG272C MAG272CR MAG272CRX MAG272CQR (3CA5) (3CA5) (3CA0) Standard Resolution (3CA6) 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...
Model MAG272 MAG272R MAG272QP (3CA7) (3CA7) MAG272QR (3CA8) Dimension (W x H x D) 614�9 x 451�4 x 225�2 614�9 x 532�7 x 206�7 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 Temperature: -20°C to 60°C...
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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