Optix Series LCD Monitor Optix MPG27C, Optix MPG27CQ
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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 2002/96/EC, 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 Adapter & Power Cord 5. HDMI Cable 6. DisplayPort Cable 7. Y-type Audio Cable (to enable the audio jacks on the monitor) 8. USB Upstream Cable (to enable the USB ports on the monitor) 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 1. Fit the stand to the monitor. 2. Push down the latch to lock the stand in place. 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 such as tilt, lift and swivel. IMPORTANT Avoid touching the display panel when adjusting the monitor.
Getting Started Monitor Overview 12 13 3 4 5 6 7 8 11 10 9 1-5 2 1 1 Power Button 2 Navi Key 3 Power Jack 4 HDMI Port 5 HDMI Port 6 DisplayPort
7 USB 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. 8 To Monitor To PC Combo Audio Jack For Y-type Audio Cable. IMPORTANT Check the package for Y-type Audio Cable and connect it to the PC and monitor. Once this cable is connected, the audio jacks 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.
Wall Mounting (Optional) 1. Release the base screw and detach the base. 2. Pull up the latch to unlock the stand. 3. Disassemble the stand. 4. Remove the pre-installed screws for VESA mount. 5. Install the wall mounting bracket to the monitor. 6. Follow the wall mounting kit instructions to mount the monitor onto the wall. IMPORTANT • • Place the monitor on a soft, protected surface to avoid scratching the display panel.
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 Hot Key Basic Operations (When OSD menu is OFF) (When OSD menu is ON) Middle Button OSD Main Menu ■■ Entering submenus ■■ Confirming a selection or setting 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.
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 ■■ ■■ ■■ ■■ ■■ 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. 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 of MPG27C is 80. ■■ Contrast default of MPG27CQ is 50. ■■ Users can adjust Contrast in any Mode. Sharpness 0-5 ■■ Sharpness default is 0. Users can adjust Sharpness in any Mode.
OSD Setup hh PIP/PBP (For Optix MPG27CQ only) 1st Level Menu 2nd/3rd Level Menu OFF PIP Source PIP Size Location Display Switch Description ■■ PIP (Picture in Picture) allows users to simultaneously display multiple video sources on one screen. One program is displayed on HDMI2 the full screen at the same time as one or DP more other programs are displayed in inset windows.
hh Navi Key 1st Level Menu 2nd Level Menu Description Up OFF ■■ ■■ ■■ ■■ ■■ Brightness Game Mode Screen Assistance Alarm Clock Input Source PIP/PBP Mode Refresh Rate Down OFF Brightness Game Mode Screen Assistance Alarm Clock Input Source PIP/PBP Mode Refresh Rate Left OFF Brightness 2-10 Game Mode Screen Assistance Alarm Clock Input Source PIP/PBP Mode Refresh Rate Right OFF Brightness Game Mode Screen Assistance Alarm Clock Input Source PIP/PBP Mode Refresh Rate Up Button default is Game Mode
OSD Setup 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 MPG27C Optix MPG27CQ Size 27 inch Curvature 1800R Panel Type VA Resolution 1920 x 1080@144Hz Aspect Ratio 2560 x 1440@144Hz 16:9 Brightness (nits) 250 400 Contrast Ratio 3000:1 Refresh Rate 144Hz Response Time 1ms (MPRT) Input Interface HDMI x2, DP x1 4ms (GTG) I/O A-2 ■■ USB 2.0 Type A x2 ■■ USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type B x1 (with USB 2.
Appendix Model Optix MPG27C VESA Mounting ■■ Plate Type: 100 x 100mm ■■ Screw Type: M4x10mm ▶▶ Thread Diameter: 4mm ▶▶ Thread Pitch: 0.7mm ▶▶ Thread Length: 10mm Dimension (W x H x D) Net Weight Environment Optix MPG27CQ 612 x 555.8 x 379.3 mm 7.3 kg (16.
Preset Display Modes Optix MPG27C Optix MPG27CQ 640x480 @60Hz V V 640x480 @67Hz V V 640x480 @72Hz V V 640x480 @75Hz 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 1280x1024 @60Hz V V 1280x1024 @75Hz V V WXGA 1280x720 @60Hz V V VESA 1280x960 @60Hz V V SDTV 640x480P @60Hz V V 720x480P @60Hz V V 720x576P @50Hz V V 1440x480P @6
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.
