Optix Series LCD Monitor Optix MAG342CQR (3DB6) Optix MAG342CQRV (3DB6)
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. Power Adapter & Power Cord 6. HDMI Cable (Optional) 7. DisplayPort Cable (Optional) 8. Quick Start Guide 9. Warranty Card 10. Registration 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. The holes for installing the stand can be also used for wall mount. Please contact your dealer for proper wall mount kit. 1. Align the latches of the stand to the monitor. 2. When the stand is secured to the monitor, a click sound will be heard. 3. Connect the base to the stand and tighten the base screw to secure the base.
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. The reserved pivot 5° is designed for adjusting the level imbalance of some tables.
Getting Started Monitor Overview 1 2 M 3 4 E 5 6 1-5 7 8 9 10 11
1 Menu Key 2 Select Key 3 Select Key 4 Enter Key 5 Power Button 6 LED Indicator White: On Orange: Standby 7 HDMI 1.4 Port (Optional) HDMI 2.0 Port (Optional) 8 DisplayPort 1.2 (Optional) 9 Headphone Jack 1-6 DisplayPort 1.
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. 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.
OSD Key The monitor comes with a set of OSD Key that helps to control the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu.
OSD Setup Without entering OSD menu, you can use these OSD keys as hot keys for quick seetings. OSD Key Function Basic Operations Game Mode ■■ Press ■■ Press ■■ Press Screen Assistance or button to select. button to confirm and exit. button to enter this setting. or button to select. ■■ Press E ■■ Press E button to enter this setting. ■■ Press ■■ Press E E ■■ Press ■■ Press Input Source button to enter this setting. E button to confirm and exit. or button to select.
OSD Setup Menu Press M button to launch the On-Screen Display (OSD) main menu. In OSD screen, E buttons to tune the desired function to suit your personal preferences. use M These OSD keys operations are as follows.
OSD Setup Optix MAG342CQR Optix MAG342CQRV 2-5 hh Gaming 1st Level Menu 2nd/3rd Level Menu Description Game Mode User User mode. FPS First person shooting game mode. Racing Racing game mode. RTS Strategic game mode. RPG RPG game mode.
1st Level Menu 2nd/3rd Level Menu Description Night Vision OFF ■■ This function optimizes background brightness and is recommended for FPS games. Normal Strong Strongest A.I. Response Time Normal ■■ Users can adjust Response Time in any Mode.
OSD Setup 1st Level Menu 2nd/3rd Level Menu Adaptive-Sync (OFF) (ON) Description ■■ Adaptive-Sync prevents screen tearing. ■■ 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. ■■ Anti Motion Blur will be disabled, if Adaptive-Sync is enabled. hh Professional 1st Level Menu 2nd Level Menu Description Pro Mode User ■■ Pro Mode default is User. ■■ All items can be adjusted by users.
hh Image 1st Level Menu 2nd/3rd Level Menu Description Brightness 0-100 ■■ Users can adjust Brightness in User, RTS, RPG and Reader mode. Contrast 0-100 ■■ Users can adjust Contrast in any Mode. Sharpness 0-5 ■■ Users can adjust Sharpness in any Mode. ■■ Sharpness improves clarity and details of images. Color Temperature Cool ■■ Color Temperature default is Normal. ■■ Users can adjust Color Temperature in Customization mode.
OSD Setup hh PIP/PBP 1st Level Menu 2nd/3rd Level Menu Description OFF PIP Source DP HDMI1 HDMI2 PIP Size Small Medium Large Location Left Top Right Top Left Bottom Right Bottom Customize Display Switch Audio Switch PBP (X2) Source1 DP HDMI1 HDMI2 Source2 ■■ 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.
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 MAG342CQR (3DB6) Size 34 inch Curvature 1500R Panel Type VA Resolution 3440x1440 @144hz Aspect Ratio 21:9 Brightness (nits) 300 nits (typ.) 250 nits (typ.) Contrast Ratio 4000:1 (typ.) 3000:1 (typ.) Refresh Rate 144Hz 100Hz Response Time ■■ 1ms (MPRT) ■■ 4ms (GTG) ■■ 14ms ■■ 1ms (MPRT) ■■ 4ms (GTG) ■■ 16ms Input Interface ■■ HDMI 2.0 x2 ■■ DisplayPort 1.4 x1 ■■ HDMI 2.0 x1 ■■ HDMI 1.4 x1 ■■ DisplayPort 1.2 x1 I/O ■■ HDMI 2.0 x2 ■■ DisplayPort 1.
Appendix Model Optix MAG342CQR (3DB6) Dimension (W x H x D) 808.6 x 270.0 x 514.2 mm Weight 6.8 kg (net) / 9.
Preset Display Modes Standard Resolution HDMI1 HDMI2 DP VGA 640x480 @60Hz V V V 640x480 @75Hz V V V 720x400 @70Hz V V V 720x480 @60Hz V V V 720x576 @50Hz V V V 800x600 @60Hz V V V 800x600 @72Hz V V V 800x600 @75Hz V V V 1024x768 @60Hz V V V 1024x768 @75Hz V V V 1280x720 @50Hz V V V 1280x1024 @60Hz V V V 1280x1024 @75Hz V V V 1280x1024 @100Hz V V V 1440x900 @60Hz V V V 1440x900 @100Hz V V V 1680x1050 @60Hz V V V 1680x1050 @100Hz V V
Appendix Standard VGA Dos-Mode SVGA XVGA SXVGA WXGA+ WSXGA+ Full HD QHD Resolution Optix MAG342CQRV (3DB6) HDMI1 HDMI2 DP 640x480 @60Hz V V V 640x480 @75Hz V V V 720x400 @70Hz V V V 720x480 @60Hz V V V 720x576 @50Hz V V V 800x600 @60Hz V V V 800x600 @72Hz V V V 800x600 @75Hz V V V 1024x768 @60Hz V V V 1024x768 @75Hz V V V 1280x720 @50Hz V V V 1280x1024 @60Hz V V V 1280x1024 @75Hz V V V 1280x1024 @100Hz V V V 1440x900 @60Hz V V V 1440x900
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.
