Optix Series LCD Monitor Optix MEG381CQR Plus (3EA4) User Guide
Contents Getting Started.............................................................................................................. 3 Package Contents ................................................................................................... 3 Installing the Monitor Stand ................................................................................... 4 Adjusting the Monitor ............................................................................................. 5 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 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. Align and push the stand cover towards the monitor groove until it locks in place. 4. Make sure the stand assembly is properly installed before setting the monitor upright.
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.
Monitor Overview 3 1 2 4 6 5 11 1 7 6 Getting Started 8 2 8 11 9 10 11 12 13 14
1 MSI HMI Gaming Dial 2 Power Button 3 Power LED 4 Navi Key 5 Cable Routing Hole 6 Kensington Lock 7 Power Jack 8 HDMI Port 9 DisplayPort 10 The Gaming Dial displays system information and supports quick switch between functions like Mystic Light, audio volume, game launch, etc. USB 3.2 Gen 1 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. Connect the power cord to the monitor power jack. (Figure A) 4. Plug the power cord into the electrical outlet. (Figure B) 5. Turn on the monitor. (Figure C) 6. 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 Mode User ∙ Use Up or Down Button to select and preview mode effects. FPS Racing ∙ Press the Middle Button to confirm and apply your mode type. RTS RPG sRGB Anti-Blue Dark Boost OFF Normal Strong Strongest 10 OSD Menus ∙ This function optimizes background brightness and is recommended for FPS games.
1st Level Menu 2nd/3rd Level Menu Description Response Time Normal ∙ Deactivating the response time overdrive function. ∙ Setting to Fast will shorten the response time and help improve blurred images when playing fast games. Fast ∙ Setting to Fastest will reach the shortest response time and help improve blurred images when playing very fast games. Fastest ∙ Overshooting may occur when Response Time is set to Fastest.
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 G-SYNC Esports OFF ON Description ∙ Before turning on G-SYNC, users need to connect a G-SYNC capable graphics card to the G-SYNC monitor with a DisplayPort cable. ∙ Ensure the “Enable G-SYNC” option is checked in the NVIDIA Control Panel.
Image 1st Level Menu 2nd/3rd Level Menu Description Peak White (nits) 40-500 ∙ Peak White will be grayed out when HDR or HDCR are enabled. Contrast 0-100 ∙ Default is 50. Color Temperature Cool ∙ Use Up or Down Button to select and preview effects. ∙ Press the Middle Button to confirm and apply your selection. Normal Warm Customization R (0-100) G (0-100) B (0-100) Gamma 1.8 2.0 2.2 ∙ Adjust this setting when the coloration of an original item is not accurately reflected in the monitor. 2.
Input Source 1st Level Menu 2nd Level Menu Description ∙ Input Source scan sequence: DP > HDMI1 > HDMI2. DP HDMI1 HDMI2 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 Mode.
Setting 1st Level Menu Language 2nd Level Menu 繁體中文 English Français Deutsch Italiano Description ∙ Users have to press the Middle 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.
Specifications Monitor Optix MEG381CQR Plus Size 37.5 inch Curvature 2300R Panel Type IPS Resolution 3840 x 1600 Aspect Ratio 21:9 Brightness (nits) 450 Contrast Ratio 1000:1 Refresh Rate 175Hz Response Time GtG: 1ms I/O ∙ HDMI Port x 2 ∙ DisplayPort x 1 ∙ USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A Port x 3 ∙ USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-B Upstream Port x 1 ∙ Headphone Jack x 1 ∙ Microphone-In Jack x 1 ∙ Microphone-In Upstream Jack x 1 View Angles 178°(H) , 178°(V) DCI-P3*/ sRGB 96.2% / 128.
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) 14.8Kg (Gross) Environment Operating ∙ Temperature: 0℃ ~ 40℃ ∙ Humidity: 20% ~ 90%, non-condensing ∙ Altitude: 0 ~ 5000m Storage ∙ Temperature: -20℃ ~ 60℃ ∙ Humidity: 10% ~ 90%, non-condensing * Based on CIE1976 test standards.
Preset Display Modes Standard Resolution HDMI DP VGA 640x480 @60Hz V V SVGA 800x600 @60Hz V V XGA 1024x768 @60Hz V V QHD 2560x1440 @60Hz V X @120Hz V X @30Hz V X @60Hz V V @85Hz V V @100Hz X V @120Hz X V @144Hz X V @160Hz* X V @175Hz* X V HDMI DP UWQHD+ 3840x1600 Mode Video Timing Resolution 480P 640x480P @60Hz 720x480P V X V X 576P 720x576P @50Hz V X 720P 1280x720P @50Hz V X @60Hz V X @50Hz V X @60Hz V X @120Hz V X 1080P
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.
