Optix Series LCD Monitor Optix G241V (3BA7) Optix G241V E2 (3BA7)
Contents Copyright and Trademarks Notice ��������������������������������������������������������������������������iii Revision ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������iii Technical Support ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������iii Safety Instructions ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������iv CE Conformity ���������
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. Stand Screws x4 5. VESA Cover 6. Power Adapter & Power Cord 7. HDMI Cable (Optional) 8. DisplayPort Cable (Optional) 9. Quick Start Guide 10. Warranty Card * 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 IMPORTANT Place the monitor on a soft, protected surface to avoid scratching the display panel. 1. Align the latches of the stand to the monitor. 2. Tighten the stand with the stand screws. 3. Connect the base to the stand and tighten the base screw to secure the base.
4. Align the latches to place the VESA cover. 5. 4 6. 7. IMPORTANT 1-4 The holes for installing the stand can be also used for wall mount. Please contact your dealer for proper wall mount kit.
Getting Started 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 1 2 3 4 5 1-6 6 7
Getting Started 1 Power Button 2 Power Jack 3 DisplayPort 4 HDMI Port 5 Headphone Jack 6 Navi Key 7 Kensington Lock 1-7
Connecting the Monitor to PC 1. Turn off your computer. 2. Connect the HDMI/DisplayPort 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 then monitor will auto detect signal source.
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.
Users may enter the OSD Menu to customize their own Navi Key Hot Keys. More Hot Key options are as below. 2-4 Navi Key Hot Key Options Operations Brightness ■■ Press Middle Button to save value and exit. ■■ Press Up and Down Buttons to adjust. ■■ Press Left Button to cancel preview and exit. Refresh Rate ■■ Press Middle Button to confirm selection and exit. ■■ Press Right Button to turn on and Left Button to turn off this function.
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 All items can be adjusted by users. FPS All items can be adjusted by users. Racing All items can be adjusted by users. RTS All items can be adjusted by users.
1st Level Menu 2nd/3rd Level Menu Refresh Rate Location Description Left Top ■■ Users can adjust Refresh Rate in any Mode. ■■ Default Refresh Rate Location is Left Top. Location is adjustable in OSD Menu. Press Left Bottom the Middle Button to confirm and apply your Right Bottom Refresh Rate Location. ■■ This monitor follows and works at the Operating System’s preset Screen Refresh Rate. Right Top OFF ON Alarm Clock Location Left Top ■■ Users can adjust Alarm Clock in any Mode.
OSD Setup 1st Level Menu 2nd Level Menu HDCR ■■ Users can adjust HDCR in any Mode. ■■ HDCR enhances image quality by increasing the contrast of images. ■■ When HDCR is set to ON, Brightness will be grayed out. ■■ HDCR and Anti Motion Blur cannot be enabled simultaneously. (OFF) (ON) Image Enhancement Description OFF ■■ Image Enhancement enhances image edges to improve their acutance. ■■ Users can adjust Image Enhancement in any Mode.
hh Navi Key 1st Level Menu 2nd Level Menu Description Up / Down / Left / Right 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.
A Appendix IMPORTANT All information is subject to change without prior notice.
Specifications Model Optix G241V (3BA7) Optix G241V E2 (3BA7) Size 24 inch Curvature N/A Panel Type IPS Resolution 1920 x 1080@75Hz Aspect Ratio 16:9 Brightness (nits) 250 (Typ.) Contrast Ratio 1000:1 Refresh Rate 75Hz Response Time 4ms (GTG) (Optix G241V) 1ms (MPRT) (Optix G241V E2) A-2 Input Interface HDMI x1, DP x1 I/O ■■ HDMI x1 ■■ DisplayPort x1 ■■ Headphone Out x1 View Angles 178°(H) , 178°(V) DCI-P3/ sRGB 81.2%/ 102.4% Surface Treatment Anti-glare Display Colors 16.
Appendix Preset Display Modes Optix G241V (3BA7) Optix G241V E2 (3BA7) Standard Resolution HDMI DP VGA 640x480 @60Hz V V 640x480 @67Hz V V 640x480 @72Hz V V 640x480 @75Hz V V 640x350 @70Hz V V 720x400 @70Hz V V 800x600 @56Hz V V 800x600 @60Hz V V 800x600 @72Hz V V 800x600 @75Hz V V 1024x768 @60Hz V V 1024x768 @70Hz V V 1024x768 @75Hz V V 1152x864 @75Hz V V 1280x720 @60Hz V V 1280x960 @60Hz V V 1280x1024 @60Hz V V 1280x1024 @75Hz V V WXGA+ 1440x90
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.
