Optix Series LCD Monitor Optix AG32CV (3KA0) Optix AG32C (3KA0)
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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 Cord 5. HDMI Cable (Optional) 6. DisplayPort Cable (Optional) 7. DVI-D Cable (Optional) 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 and tighten the stand with the screws. 2. Connect the base to the stand and tighten the base screw to secure the base. 3. Place the protection cover. 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 6 M 1 E 2 3 4 5 1-5 7 8 9 10
1 Menu Key 2 Select Key 3 Select Key 4 Enter Key 5 Power Button 6 LED Indicator: Blue: On Blinking Blue: Standby 1-6 7 DVI-D Port 8 HDMI Port 9 DisplayPort 10 Power Jack
Getting Started Connecting the Monitor to PC 1. Turn off your computer. 2. Connect the DVI-D/HDMI/DisplayPort cable from the monitor to your computer. 3. Assemble the monitor power adapter & power cord.(Figure A) 4. Connect the power cord 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 ■■ Press or button to select. button to confirm and exit. button to enter this setting. E or button to select. button to confirm and exit. 2-3 ■■ Press E button to enter this setting. ■■ Press ■■ Press E E ■■ Press ■■ Press Input Source button to enter this setting. E 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 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. OFF ■■ This function optimizes background brightness and is recommended for FPS games. Night Vision Normal Strong Strongest A.I. Response Time Normal ■■ Users can adjust Response Time in any Mode.
1st Level Menu 2nd/3rd Level Menu Description Alarm Clock Location ■■ Users can adjust Alarm Clock in any Mode. ■■ Default Alarm Clock Location is Left Top. Users can select their own location. Left Top Right Top Left Bottom Right Bottom Customize OFF 15:00 00:01~99:59 30:00 45:00 60:00 Screen Assistance None ■■ Users can adjust Screen Assistance in any Mode. Icon Position Reset FreeSync (OFF) (ON) 2-6 ■■ FreeSync prevents screen tearing.
OSD Setup 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.
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 AG32CV (3KA0) / Optix AG32C (3KA0) Size 31.5 inch Curvature 1800R Panel Type VA Resolution 1920 x 1080@165Hz Aspect Ratio 16:9 Brightness (nits) 250 Contrast Ratio 3000:1 Refresh Rate 165Hz Response Time 1ms Input Interface DVI-D x 1, HDMI 2.0 x1, DP x1 View Angles 178°(H) , 178°(V) DCI-P3/ sRGB 85% / 115% Surface Treatment Display Colors A-2 Anti-glare 16.7M (8 bit ) Power Type External Power Adapter Adapter Spec.
Appendix Preset Display Modes Standard VGA Resolution Optix AG32CV (3KA0) / Optix AG32C (3KA0) HDMI / DP DVI-D 640x480 @60Hz V V 640x480 @67Hz V V 640x480 @72Hz V V 640x480 @75Hz V V 720x400@70Hz V V 720x480@60Hz V 720x576@50Hz 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 1280x1024 @60Hz V V 1280x1024 @75Hz V V WXGA+ 1440x900 @60Hz V V WSXGA+ 1680x1050 @60Hz V V Fu
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.
