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........................
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 G32CQ5P Documentation Quick Start Guide Stand Stand Base with Screw(s)
Installing the Monitor Stand 1. Leave the monitor in its protective packaging. Align the stand to the monitor groove. 2. Push the stand towards the monitor groove until it locks in place. 3. Connect the base to the stand and tighten the base screws to secure the base. 4.
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. ∙ 90mm...
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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. Power Button & Navi Key Cable Routing Hole Kensington Lock HDMI™...
Connecting the Monitor to PC 1. Turn off your computer. 2. Connect the video cable from the monitor to your computer. 3. Assemble the external power supply & power cord. (Figure A) 4. Connect the external power supply to the monitor power jack. (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 ∙ Brightness MPRT Contrast ∙ ∙ Low Blue Light Color Temperature ∙ ∙ HDCR PIP/PBP ∙ ∙ Gaming 1st Level Menu 2nd/3rd Level Menu Description Game Mode...
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1st Level Menu 2nd/3rd Level Menu Description MPRT ∙ MPRT is available when the refresh rate is over 85Hz. ∙ Activating MPRT will affect: Affected Function Function Status » Response Time Unable to select » Brightness » Adaptive-Sync » HDCR Set to OFF »...
1st Level Menu 2nd/3rd Level Menu Description Screen Assistance None ∙ Through AI algorithm, this function enhances the visibility of in-game crosshair. Icon ∙ Users can select the color and position of the crosshair. Position Reset Adaptive-Sync ∙ Adaptive-Sync prevents screen tearing. ∙...
1st Level Menu 2nd Level Menu Description HDCR ∙ HDCR enhances image quality by increasing the contrast of images. ∙ Activating HDCR will affect: Affected Function Function Status » MPRT Set to OFF » Brightness Unable to select MPRT ∙ MPRT is available when the refresh rate is over 85Hz. ∙...
1st Level Menu 2nd/3rd Level Menu Description Screen Size Auto ∙ Users can adjust Screen Size in any mode, any resolution and any screen refresh rate. ∙ Activating Screen Size 1:1 will affect: 16:9 Affected Function Function Status » PIP/PBP Set to OFF Input Source 1st Level Menu...
PIP/PBP 1st Level Menu 2nd/3rd Level Menu Description ∙ PIP (Picture in Picture) allows users to simultaneously display multiple video sources on Source HDMI™ 1 one screen. One program is displayed on the full screen at the same time as one or more other HDMI™...
Setting 1st Level Menu 2nd Level Menu Description Language 繁體中文 ∙ Users have to press the OK Button to confirm and apply the Language setting. English ∙ Language is an independent setting. Users’ own Français language setting will override the factory default. When users set Reset to Yes, Language will not be Deutsch changed.
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1st Level Menu 2nd Level Menu Description Reset ∙ Users can Reset and restore settings to original OSD Default in any mode.
Specifications Monitor G32CQ5P Size 31.5 inch Curvature 1500R Panel Type Resolution 2560 x 1440 (WQHD) Aspect Ratio 16:9 Brightness SDR: 250 nits (typ.) Contrast Ratio 3000:1 Refresh Rate 170Hz Response Time 1ms (MPRT) 4ms (GTG) 20ms (Tr+Tf) ∙ HDMI™ Connector x 2 ∙...
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Monitor G32CQ5P Dimension (W x D x H) 709.97 x 286.97 x 555.61 mm 6.7 kg Weight Gross 9.2 kg Environment Operating ∙ Temperature: 0℃ to 40℃ ∙ Humidity: 20% to 90%, non-condensing ∙ Altitude: 0 ~ 5000m Storage ∙ Temperature: -20℃ to 60℃...
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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∙ If any of the following situations arises, get the device checked by service personnel: • The power cord or plug is damaged. • Liquid has penetrated into the device. • The device has been exposed to moisture. • The device does not work well or you can not get it working according to the User Guide.
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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