Optix Series LCD Monitor Optix MAG2742 (3CA7) Optix MAG274R2 (3CA7)
Contents Getting Started.............................................................................................................. 3 Package Contents ................................................................................................... 3 Installing the Monitor Stand ................................................................................... 4 Adjusting the Monitor ............................................................................................. 6 Monitor Overview ......
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.
Installing the Monitor Stand 1. Leave the monitor in its protective foam packaging. Align the stand to the monitor groove. 2. Tighten the stand with screws. 3. Connect the stand base to the stand and tighten the screw to secure the stand base. 4. Make sure the stand assembly is properly installed before setting the monitor upright. ⚠ Important ∙ Place the monitor on a soft, protected surface to avoid scratching the display panel. ∙ Do not use any sharp objects on the panel.
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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. ∙ Please slightly tilt the monitor backwards before pivoting it.
Optix MAG274R2 O O -5 20 100mm O 90 O 90 75 O 75 O Getting Started 7
Monitor Overview 4 2 3 5 1 6 8 Getting Started 7 7 8 9 10 11 11 12
1 Power Button 2 Navi Key 3 Cable Routing Hole 4 Kensington Lock 5 Macro Key 6 DisplayPort 7 HDMI Port 8 USB Type-C Port 9 Headphone Jack 10 To activate OSD Application. This port supports DisplayPort Alternate (DP Alt) Mode and up to 5V/3A (15W) power delivery. It only carries video signals and doesn’t support data transmission function. USB 2.0 Type B Upstream Port ⚠ Important For USB Upstream Cable. Check the package for USB Upstream Cable and connect it to the PC and monitor.
Connecting the Monitor to PC 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. Plug the power cord into the electrical outlet. (Figure C) 6. Turn on the monitor. (Figure D) 7. Power on the computer and the monitor will auto detect the signal source.
OSD Setup ⚠ Important This chapter provides you with essential information on OSD Setup. 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.
OSD Menus Gaming 1st Level Menu 2nd/3rd Level Menu Description Game Mode User ∙ All items can be adjusted by users. FPS Racing RTS ∙ Use Up or Down Button to select and preview mode effects. ∙ Press the OK Button to confirm and apply your mode type. RPG Night Vision OFF Normal ∙ This function optimizes background brightness and is recommended for FPS games. Strong Strongest A.I. Response Time Normal Fast Fastest 12 OSD Menus ∙ Users can adjust Response Time in any mode.
1st Level Menu 2nd/3rd Level Menu Description MPRT OFF ∙ Default is OFF. ∙ MPRT (Motion Picture Response Time) can be enabled only at Screen Refresh Rate of 85Hz or higher. ON ∙ When MPRT is enabled, Panel Response Time must meet 1ms MPRT. Refresh Rate Location Left Top Right Top Left Bottom Right Bottom Customize ∙ Users can adjust Refresh Rate in any mode. ∙ Default Refresh Rate Location is Left Top. Location is adjustable in OSD Menu.
1st Level Menu 2nd/3rd Level Menu Description Adaptive-Sync OFF ∙ Adaptive-Sync prevents screen tearing. ON ∙ DisplayPort or HDMI default is OFF and can be adjusted ON/OFF in any mode, any resolution, any input source and any screen refresh rate. ∙ MPRT will be disabled if AdaptiveSync is enabled. Professional 1st Level Menu 2nd Level Menu Description Pro Mode User ∙ Default mode is User. Anti-Blue Movie Office sRGB Low Blue Light OFF ON ∙ All items can be adjusted by users.
1st Level Menu 2nd Level Menu Description Image Enhancement OFF ∙ Image Enhancement enhances image edges to improve their acutance. Weak Medium ∙ Users can adjust Image Enhancement in any mode. Strong Strongest Image 1st Level Menu 2nd/3rd Level Menu Brightness 0-100 Description ∙ Users can adjust Brightness in User, RTS, RPG and Anti-Blue mode. ∙ Brightness will be grayed out when MPRT or HDCR are enabled. Contrast 0-100 ∙ Users can adjust Contrast in any mode.
Input Source 1st Level Menu 2nd Level Menu Description ∙ Users can adjust Input Source in any mode. HDMI1 HDMI2 DP Type-C Auto Scan OFF ON ∙ 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; • While “No Signal” message box is shown on the monitor. Navi Key 1st Level Menu 2nd Level Menu Description Up / Down / Left / Right OFF ∙ Up Button default is Game Mode.
Setting 1st Level Menu 2nd Level Menu Description Language 繁體中文 ∙ Language factory default is English. English Français Deutsch Italiano ∙ Users have to press the OK Button to confirm and apply the Language setting. ∙ Language is an independent setting. Users’ own language setting will override the factory default. When users set Reset to Yes, Language will not be changed.
1st Level Menu 2nd Level Menu Description HDMI CEC OFF ∙ Default is OFF. ON ∙ HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) supports Sony PlayStation®, Nintendo® Switch™, and various audio-visual devices that are CEC-capable. ∙ If HDMI CEC is set to ON: • The monitor will automatically power on when the CEC device is turned on. • The CEC device will enter power saving mode when the monitor is turned off.
Specifications Monitor Optix MAG2742 Size 27 inch Panel Type Flat Panel Type IPS Resolution 1920 x 1080 @165Hz Aspect Ratio 16:9 Brightness (nits) 300 (typ.) Brightness: USB Type-C Power Delivery Optix MAG274R2 ∙ 0~69%: 5V/3A ∙ 70~89%: 5V/2A ∙ 90~100%: 5V/1A Contrast Ratio 1000:1 Refresh Rate 165Hz Response Time 1ms (MPRT) ∙ HDMI x2 Input Interface I/O ∙ DP x1 ∙ USB Type-C (DP Alt Mode) x1 (Up to 5V/3A power delivery) ∙ Headphone Jack x1 ∙ USB 2.
Monitor Optix MAG2742 Optix MAG274R2 Adjustment (Height) NA 0 ~ 100mm Adjustment (Swivel) NA -75° ~ 75° Adjustment (Pivot) NA -90° ~ 90° Kensington Lock Yes ∙ Plate Type: 100 x 100 mm ∙ Screw Type: M4 x 10 mm VESA Mounting • Thread Diameter: 4 mm • Thread Pitch: 0.7 mm • Thread Length: 10 mm Dimension (W x H x D) Weight Operating Environment Storage 614.9 x 451.4 x 225.2 mm 614.9 x 532.7 x 206.7 mm 4.33 Kg (net) 6.05 Kg (net) 7.1 Kg (gross) 8.
Preset Display Modes Standard Resolution VGA 640x480 Optix MAG2742/ Optix MAG274R2 HDMI DP/ Type-C @60Hz V V @67Hz V V @72Hz V V @75Hz V V @60Hz V V Dos-Mode 720x480 720x576 @50Hz V V SVGA 800x600 @56Hz V V @60Hz V V @72Hz V V @75Hz V V @60Hz V V @70Hz V V XGA 1024x768 @75Hz V V SXGA 1280x1024 @60Hz V V @75Hz V V WXGA+ 1440x900 @60Hz V V WSXGA+ 1680x1050 @60Hz V V Full HD 1920x1080 @60Hz V V @120Hz V V @144Hz V V @165Hz V V 4
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. • Check if the monitor signal cable is properly connected. • The computer may be in Standby mode. Press any key to activate the monitor. The screen image is not properly sized or centered.
Safety Instructions ∙ Read the safety instructions carefully and thoroughly. ∙ All cautions and warnings on the device or User Guide should be noted. ∙ Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. Power ∙ Make sure that the power voltage is within its safety range and has been adjusted properly to the value of 100~240V before connecting the device to the power outlet. ∙ If the power cord comes with a 3-pin plug, do not disable the protective earth pin from the plug.
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. ∙ Use this device only on a hard, flat and steady surface.
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. ∙ Place the screen 20 – 28 inches (50 – 70 cm) away from your eyes and a little below eye level.
Regulatory Notices CE Conformity This device complies with the requirements set out in the Council Directive on the Approximation of the Laws of the Member States relating to Electromagnetic Compatibility (2014/30/EU), Low-voltage Directive (2014/35/EU), ErP Directive (2009/125/EC) and RoHS directive (2011/65/EU). This product has been tested and found to comply with the harmonized standards for Information Technology Equipment published under Directives of Official Journal of the European Union.
WEEE Statement Under the European Union (“EU”) Directive on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment, Directive 2012/19/EU, products of “electrical and electronic equipment” cannot be discarded as municipal waste anymore and manufacturers of covered electronic equipment will be obligated to take back such products at the end of their useful life. Chemical Substances Information In compliance with chemical substances regulations, such as the EU REACH Regulation (Regulation EC No.
Green Product Features ∙ Reduced energy consumption during use and stand-by ∙ Limited use of substances harmful to the environment and health ∙ Easily dismantled and recycled ∙ Reduced use of natural resources by encouraging recycling ∙ Extended product lifetime through easy upgrades ∙ Reduced solid waste production through take-back policy Environmental Policy ∙ The product has been designed to enable proper reuse of parts and recycling and should not be thrown away at its end of life.
