Optix Series LCD Monitor Optix MAG321CURV (3DA2) Optix MAG322CQRV (3DA4)
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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, 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.
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 Adapter & 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 * 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 1. Fit 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. IMPORTANT Place the monitor on a soft, protected surface to avoid scratching the display panel.
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.
Getting Started Monitor Overview 9 3 4 4 9 5 10 6 7 8 1-5 2 1 1 Power Button 2 Navi Key 3 Power Jack
4 HDMI Port 5 DisplayPort 6 USB Type-C Port (For Optix MAG321CURV) 7 USB Type B Upstream Port 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. 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.
Getting Started 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. 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.
OSD Setup The Navi Key default settings are as follows. Navi Key Middle Button Hot Key Basic Operations (When OSD menu is OFF) (When OSD menu is ON) OSD Main Menu ■■ Entering submenus ■■ Confirming a selection or setting Optix MAG321CURV Optix MAG322CQRV 2-3 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.
Navi Key Hot Key (When OSD menu is ON) Left Alarm Clock ■■ Press Middle Button to confirm selection and exit. ■■ Press Up and Down Buttons to select. ■■ Press Left Button to cancel preview and exit. ■■ Selecting function menus and items ■■ Exiting the current menu Right Input Source ■■ Press Middle Button to confirm selection and exit. ■■ Press Up and Down Buttons to select. ■■ Press Left Button to exit.
OSD Setup Users may enter the OSD Menu to customize their own Navi Key Hot Keys. More Hot Key options are as below. 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. PIP/PBP ■■ Press Middle Button to confirm selection and exit. ■■ Press Up and Down Buttons to adjust. ■■ Press Left Button to cancel preview and exit.
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.
OSD Setup hh GAMING 1st Level Menu 2nd/3rd Level Menu Description Game Mode User Default mode. All items can be adjusted by users. FPS Racing All items can be adjusted by users. RTS RPG ■■ Use Up or Down Button to select and preview mode effects. ■■ Press the Middle Button to confirm and apply your mode type. Night Vision OFF Normal This function optimizes background brightness and is recommended for FPS games. Strong Strongest A.I.
1st Level Menu 2nd/3rd Level Menu Description Alarm Clock Location ■■ Users can adjust Alarm Clock in any Mode. ■■ After setting the time, press the Middle Button to activate the timer. ■■ Default Alarm Clock Location is Left Top. Users can select their own location. Left Top Right Top Left Bottom Right Bottom OFF 15:00 00:01~99:59 30:00 45:00 60:00 Screen Assistance Adaptive Sync (For Optix MAG322CQRV) ■■ Users can adjust Screen Assistance in any Mode. ■■ Screen Assistance default is None.
OSD Setup hh Professional 1st Level Menu 2nd Level Menu Description Pro Mode User Default mode. All items can be adjusted by users. Reader Cinema All items can be adjusted by users. Designer ■■ Use Up or Down Button to select and preview mode effects. ■■ Press the Middle Button to confirm and apply your mode type.
hh Image 1st Level Menu 2nd/3rd Level Menu Description Brightness 0-100 ■■ Users can adjust Brightness in User, RTS, RPG and Reader mode. ■■ Brightness will be grayed out when Anti Motion Blur, HDR or HDCR is enabled. (HDR for Optix MAG321CURV only) Contrast 0-100 ■■ Contrast default is 50. ■■ 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 PIP/PBP 1st Level Menu 2nd/3rd Level Menu Description OFF ■■ PIP (Picture in Picture) allows users to simultaneously display multiple video sources on one screen. One program is displayed on the full screen at the same time as one or more other programs are displayed in inset windows. ■■ PBP (Picture by Picture) is a similar feature that displays two input sources side-by-side on the screen. ■■ PIP/PBP default is OFF.
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 Optix MAG321CURV (3DA2) Size Optix MAG322CQRV (3DA4) 31.5 inch Curvature 1500R Panel Type Resolution 2560 x 1440 @144Hz Aspect Ratio 16:9 Brightness (nits) 300 Brightness : USB Type-C Power Delivery Contrast Ratio Refresh Rate Response Time A-2 VA 3840 x 2160 @ 60Hz ■■ 0~79% : 5V/3A ■■ 80~89% : 5V/2A ■■ 90~100% : 5V/1A 2500:1 3000:1 60Hz 144Hz 4ms (GTG) 1ms (MPRT) Input Interface HDMI x2, DP x1, Type-C x1 I/O ■■ USB 2.
Appendix Model Optix MAG321CURV (3DA2) VESA Mounting Dimension (W x H x D) Net Weight Environment Optix MAG322CQRV (3DA4) ■■ Plate Type: 100 x 100mm ■■ Screw Type: M4 x 12mm ▶▶ Thread Diameter: 4mm ▶▶ Thread Pitch: 0.7mm ▶▶ Thread Length: 12mm 710 x 513.6 x 266.5 mm 7.0 kg (15.42 lb) Operating ■■ Temperature: 0°C to 40°C ■■ Humidity: 20% to 90%, non-condensing ■■ Altitude: 0 ~ 5000m Storage ■■ Temperature: -20°C to 60°C ■■ Humidity: 10% to 90%, non-condensing * Based on CIE1976 test standards.
Preset Display Modes Resolution 640x480 A-4 Optix MAG321CURV (3DA2) Optix MAG322CQRV (3DA4) HDMI DP / Type-C HDMI / DP V @60Hz V V @66Hz V V @72Hz V V @75Hz V V V 720x400 @70Hz V 800x600 @56Hz V V @60Hz V V @72Hz V V @75Hz V V V 832x624 @75Hz V V V 1024x768 @60Hz V V V @70Hz V V V @75Hz V V V 1152x864 @75Hz V V V 1280x720 @60Hz V V V 1280x768 @60Hz V V 1280x800 @60Hz V V 1280x960 @60Hz V V 1280x1024 V @60Hz V V V @75Hz V V
Appendix Resolution 2560x1440 3840x2160 @60Hz Optix MAG321CURV (3DA2) Optix MAG322CQRV (3DA4) HDMI DP / Type-C HDMI / DP V V V @120Hz V @144Hz V @30Hz V V @60Hz V V A-5
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.
