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 MAG 321CUP Monitor Documentation Quick Start Guide Accessories Stand with Screw(s) Stand Base with Screw(s)
Installing the Monitor Stand 1. Leave the monitor in its protective packaging. Align the stand bracket to the monitor groove. 2. Tighten the stand bracket with screws. 3. Connect the base to the stand and tighten the base screw 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. -5° 20° 130mm...
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Power Button & 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. Navi Key HDMI™ Connector Supports HDMI™ CEC, 3840x2160@144Hz as specified in HDMI™ 2.1. 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 Contrast ∙ ∙ MPRT Sync Color Temperature ∙ ∙ Low Blue Light Optix Scope ∙ ∙ ∙ HDCR ∙ PIP/PBP ∙ Brightness ∙...
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G.I. 1st Level Menu 2nd/3rd Level Menu Description Smart Crosshair Icon None ∙ Through AI algorithm, this function enhances the visibility of in-game crosshair. ∙ Users can select the color and position of the crosshair. Color White Auto Position Reset Optix Scope Scope Small...
Gaming 1st Level Menu 2nd/3rd Level Menu Description Game Mode User ∙ Use Up or Down Button to select and preview mode effects. ∙ Press the OK Button to confirm and apply your mode type. Racing Night Vision ∙ This function optimizes background brightness and is recommended for FPS games.
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1st Level Menu 2nd/3rd Level Menu Description MPRT Sync ∙ MPRT Sync is available when the refresh rate is over 85Hz. ∙ Activating MPRT Sync will affect: Affected Function Function Status » Response Time Unable to select » Brightness » HDCR »...
1st Level Menu 2nd/3rd Level Menu Description Adaptive-Sync ∙ Adaptive-Sync prevents screen tearing. ∙ HDMI™ VRR (Variable Refresh Rate) synchronizes with Adaptive-Sync (ON/ OFF) and is disabled when Screen Size 16:10 is set to ON. ∙ Activating Adaptive-Sync will affect: Affected Function Function Status »...
1st Level Menu 2nd Level Menu Description MPRT Sync ∙ MPRT Sync is available when the refresh rate is over 85Hz. ∙ Activating MPRT Sync will affect: Affected Function Function Status » Response Time Unable to select » Brightness » HDCR »...
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 » MPRT Sync 16:10 »...
PIP/PBP 1st Level Menu 2nd/3rd Level Menu Description ∙ PIP (Picture in Picture) allows users to simultaneously display multiple video sources Source HDMI™1 on one screen. One program is displayed on the full screen at the same time as one or more HDMI™2 other programs are displayed in inset windows.
Navi Key 1st Level Menu 2nd Level Menu Description ∙ All Navi Key items can be adjusted via OSD Menus. Down Brightness Left Game Mode Right Smart Crosshair Alarm Clock Input Source PIP/PBP Mode Refresh Rate Info. On Screen Night Vision Optix Scope Settings 1st Level Menu...
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1st Level Menu 2nd Level Menu Description Transparency ∙ Users can adjust Transparency in any mode. OSD Time Out 5~30s ∙ Users can adjust OSD Time Out in any mode. Power Button ∙ When set to OFF, users can press the power button to turn off the monitor.
Specifications Monitor MAG 321CUP Size 31.5 inch 1500R Curvature Panel Type Resolution 3840x2160 (UHD) Aspect Ratio 16:9 Brightness ∙ Typical SDR: 350 nits ∙ Peak HDR: 400 nits Contrast Ratio 3000:1 160Hz Refresh Rate Response Time ∙ 1ms (MPRT) ∙ 4ms (GTG) ∙...
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Monitor MAG 321CUP 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 D x H) 711 x 267 x 534 mm 6.6 kg Weight...
Preset Display Modes ⚠ Important All information is subject to change without prior notice. Standard Default Mode Standard Resolution HDMI™ USB-C Full HD 1920x1080 @60Hz 2560x1440 @60Hz @120Hz 3840x2160 @60Hz @144Hz Video 720P Timing 720P@120Hz Resolution 1080P @60Hz @120Hz 2160P @50Hz @60Hz @120Hz...
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DP OverClocking Mode Standard Resolution HDMI™ USB-C Video 720P Timing 720P@120Hz Resolution 1080P @60Hz @120Hz 2160P @50Hz @60Hz @120Hz * Users have to set DP OverClocking to ON. This is the highest refresh rate supported by DP OverClocking. If any monitor error occurs during overclocking, please downscale the refresh rate.
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PBP Mode 2 (Not Support HDR) Standard Resolution HDMI™ USB-C Video 720P Timing Resolution Used for 1920x2160 @60Hz PBP Full Screen Screen Size 16:10 (Not Support HDR) Standard Resolution HDMI™ USB-C QHD+ 2560x1600 @60Hz @120Hz @144Hz...
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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Technical Support If a problem arises with your product and no solution can be obtained from the user’s manual, please contact your place of purchase or local distributor. Alternatively, please visit https://www.msi.com/support/ for further guidance.
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