Optix Series LCD Monitor Optix MAG241C (3EA21) Optix MAG241CR (3EA25) Optix MAG271C (3FA61) Optix MAG271CR (3FA65)
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Preface Copyright and Trademarks Notice Copyright © Micro-Star Int’l Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. The MSI logo used is a registered trademark of Micro-Star Int’l Co., Ltd. All other marks and names mentioned may be trademarks of their respective owners. No warranty as to accuracy or completeness is expressed or implied. MSI reserves the right to make changes to this document without prior notice. Revision Revision V1.
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. Lay this device on a reliable flat surface before setting it up.
Preface Place the power cord in a way that people are unlikely to step on it. Do not place anything on the power cord. Always keep strong magnetic or electrical objects away from the device. 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 work according to user’s manual.
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.
Preface WEEE Statement Under the European Union (“EU”) Directive on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment, Directive 2012/19/EU, which takes effect on August 13, 2005, 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.
1 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. Do not use any sharp objects on the monitor.
Package Contents 1. Monitor 2. Stand 3. Stand Base with Screw 4. Power Cord 5. HDMI Cable 6. DisplayPort Cable 7. USB Upstream Cable (to enable the USB ports on the monitor) 8. Quick Start Guide 9. Warranty Card 10. User Manual * Contact your place of purchase or local distributor if any of the items is damaged or missing. * Package contents may vary by country.
Getting Started Installing the Monitor Stand (Optional) hh Optix MAG241C/ MAG271C 1. Lay the monitor on a reliable flat surface. 2. Connect the base to the stand. 3. Tighten the base screw to secure the base.
hh Optix MAG241CR/ MAG271CR 1. Fit the stand to the monitor. 2. Connect the base to the stand. 3. Tighten the base screw to secure the base. 1 2 1-4 3 IMPORTANT Place the monitor on a soft, protected surface to avoid scratching the display panel.
Getting Started 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.
Monitor Overview 3 4 HDMI1 HDMI2 1 1-6 1 Power Button 2 Navi Key 3 HDMI Port 4 HDMI Port 5 DisplayPort 6 Headphone Jack 7 USB 2.
Getting Started 8 USB 2.0 Type A Downstream Port 9 USB 2.0 Type B Upstream Port For USB Upstream Cable. IMPORTANT Check the package for USB Upstream Cable and connect it to the PC and monitor. Once this cable is connected, the USB Type A Downstream Ports on the monitor will be ready for use.
Connecting the Monitor to PC 1. Turn off your computer. 2. Connect the HDMI/DisplayPort 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. Select your Input Source at OSD menu and power on the computer.
2 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. Navi Key 2-2 The Navi Key default settings are as follows.
OSD Setup Navi Key Hot Key Basic Operations (When OSD menu is OFF) (When OSD menu is ON) Up Game Mode ■■ Press Middle Button to confirm selection and exit. ■■ Press Up and Down Buttons to adjust. ■■ Press Left Button to cancel preview and exit without applying mode effect. ■■ Selecting function menus and items ■■ Allowing upward adjustment in function values Down Screen Assistance ■■ Press Middle Button to confirm selection and exit. ■■ Press Up and Down Buttons to adjust.
2-4 Navi Key Hot Key Options Operations Refresh Rate ■■ Press Middle Button to confirm selection and exit. ■■ Press Right Button to turn on and Left Button to turn off the Refresh Rate.
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. 2-5 hh GAMING 1st Level Menu 2nd/3rd Level Menu Description Game Mode User Default mode. All items can be adjusted by users. FPS All items can be adjusted, except for Black Tuner, Image Enhancement, Brightness and Contrast.
1st Level Menu 2nd/3rd Level Menu Anti Motion Blur ■■ Brightness cannot be adjusted when Anti Motion Blur is set to ON. ■■ When Response Time is set to Fastest with at least 75Hz Screen Refresh Rate, Anti Motion Blur will be automatically enabled. ■■ When Screen Refresh Rate is lower than 75HZ, Anti Motion Blur cannot be enabled and Response Time cannot be set to Fastest. ■■ When Anti Motion Blur is enabled, HDCR cannot be enabled and will be grayed out.
OSD Setup hh Professional 1st Level Menu 2nd Level Menu Description Pro Mode User Default mode. All items can be adjusted by users. Reader All items can be adjusted, except for Brightness, Contrast and Eye Saver. Cinema All items can be adjusted, except for Brightness, Contrast and Image Enhancement. Designer All items can be adjusted, except for Black Tuner, Brightness and Contrast. ■■ Use Up or Down Button to select and preview mode effects.
hh Image 1st Level Menu 2nd/3rd Level Menu Description Brightness 0-100 ■■ Brightness default is 80. ■■ Users can adjust Brightness in User, RTS, RPG and Reader mode. ■■ Brightness will be grayed out when Anti Motion Blur and HDCR are enabled. Contrast 0-100 ■■ Contrast default is 80. ■■ Users can adjust Contrast in any Mode. Sharpness 0-5 ■■ Sharpness default is 0. Users can adjust Sharpness in any Mode. ■■ Sharpness improves clarity and details of images.
OSD Setup hh Navi Key 1st Level Menu 2nd Level Menu Description Up OFF ■■ ■■ ■■ ■■ ■■ Brightness Game Mode Screen Assistance Alarm Clock Up Button default is Game Mode. Down Button default is Screen Assistance. Left Button default is Alarm Clock. Right Button default is Input Source. All Navi Key items can be adjusted via OSD Menu.
hh 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 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.
A Appendix IMPORTANT All information is subject to change without prior notice.
Specifications Model Size Curvature Optix MAG241C Optix MAG271C 23.6 inch 27 inch 1500R 1800R Panel Type VA Resolution 1920 x 1080@144Hz Aspect Ratio 16:9 Brightness (nits) Contrast Ratio 3000:1 Refresh Rate 144Hz Response Time 1ms (MPRT) Input Interface HDMI x2, DP x1 I/O A-2 300 (max) ■■ ■■ ■■ ■■ ■■ HDMI x2 Display Port x1 USB 2.0 Type A x2 (Rear side) USB 2.
Appendix Model Size Curvature Optix MAG241CR Optix MAG271CR 23.6 inch 27 inch 1500R 1800R Panel Type VA Resolution 1920 x 1080@144Hz Aspect Ratio 16:9 Brightness (nits) 300 (max) Contrast Ratio 3000:1 Refresh Rate 144Hz Response Time 1ms (MPRT) Input Interface HDMI x2, DP x1 I/O ■■ ■■ ■■ ■■ ■■ HDMI x2 Display Port x1 USB 2.0 Type A x2 (Rear side) USB 2.
Preset Display Modes Optix MAG241C/ MAG271C Standard VGA Optix MAG241CR/ MAG271CR HDMI / DP 640x480 @60Hz V 640x480 @67Hz V 640x480 @72Hz V 640x480 @75Hz V 720x400@70Hz V 800x600 @56Hz V 800x600 @60Hz V 800x600 @72Hz V 800x600 @75Hz V 1024x768 @60Hz V 1024x768 @70Hz V 1024x768 @75Hz V 1152x864 @75Hz V 1280x1024 @60Hz V 1280x1024 @75Hz V WXGA 1280x720 @60Hz V VESA 1280x960 @60Hz V SDTV 640x480P @60Hz V 720x480P @60Hz V 720x576P @50Hz V 1440x480P @60HZ V 1440x576
Appendix 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.
