MSI Optix MAG241C Manual
Hide thumbs Also See for Optix MAG241C:

Advertisement

Optix Series
LCD Monitor
Optix MAG241C (3EA21)
Optix MAG241CR (3EA25)
Optix MAG271C (3FA61)
Optix MAG271CR (3FA65)

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading
Need help?

Need help?

Do you have a question about the Optix MAG241C and is the answer not in the manual?

Questions and answers

Summary of Contents for MSI Optix MAG241C

  • Page 1 Optix Series LCD Monitor Optix MAG241C (3EA21) Optix MAG241CR (3EA25) Optix MAG271C (3FA61) Optix MAG271CR (3FA65)
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Copyright and Trademarks Notice ��������������������������������������������������������������������������iii Revision ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������iii Technical Support ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������iii Safety Instructions ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������iv CE Conformity ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������vi FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement ���������������������������������������������������vi WEEE Statement ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������vii Chemical Substances Information �������������������������������������������������������������������������vii RoHS Statement ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������vii Getting Started �������������������������������������������������������������������������������1-1 Package Contents ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 1-2 Installing the Monitor Stand (Optional) �����������������������������������������������������������������...
  • Page 3: Copyright And Trademarks Notice

    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�...
  • Page 4: Safety Instructions

    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�...
  • Page 5 Users should contact the local authorized point of collection for recycling and disposing of their end-of-life products� ◙ Visit the MSI website and locate a nearby distributor for further recycling information� ◙ Users may also reach us at gpcontdev@msi�com for information regarding proper disposal, take-back, recycling, and disassembly of MSI products�...
  • Page 6: Ce Conformity

    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�...
  • Page 7: Weee Statement

    Vietnam RoHS As from December 1, 2012, all products manufactured by MSI comply with Circular 30/2011/TT-BCT temporarily regulating the permitted limits for a number of hazardous substances in electronic and electric products�...
  • Page 9: Getting Started

    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� •...
  • Page 10: Package Contents

    Package Contents 1� Monitor 2� Stand 3� Stand Base with Screw 4� 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 10� User Manual * Contact your place of purchase or local distributor if any of the items is damaged or missing�...
  • Page 11: Installing The Monitor Stand (Optional)

    Getting Started Installing the Monitor Stand (Optional) Optix MAG241C/ MAG271C 1� Lay the monitor on a reliable flat surface. 2� Connect the base to the stand� 3� Tighten the base screw to secure the base�...
  • Page 12 Optix MAG241CR/ MAG271CR 1� Fit the stand to the monitor� 2� Connect the base to the stand� 3� Tighten the base screw to secure the base� IMPORTANT Place the monitor on a soft, protected surface to avoid scratching the display panel�...
  • Page 13: Adjusting The Monitor

    This monitor is designed to maximize your viewing comfort with its adjustment capabilities such as tilt and lift� IMPORTANT Avoid touching the display panel when adjusting the monitor� 130mm Optix MAG241C Optix MAG241CR Optix MAG271C Optix MAG271CR Optix MAG241CR Optix MAG271CR...
  • Page 14: Monitor Overview

    Monitor Overview HDMI1 HDMI2 Power Button Navi Key HDMI Port HDMI Port DisplayPort Headphone Jack USB 2�0 Type A Downstream Port...
  • Page 15 Getting Started USB 2�0 Type A Downstream Port USB 2�0 Type B Upstream Port For USB Upstream Cable� IMPORTANT Check the package for USB Upstream Cable and connect it to the PC and To PC monitor� Once this cable is connected, the To Monitor USB Type A Downstream Ports on the monitor will be ready for use�...
  • Page 16 Connecting the Monitor to PC 1� Turn off your computer. 2� Connect the HDMI/DisplayPort cable from the monitor to your computer� 3� Connect the power cord to the monitor power jack� (Figure A) 4� Plug the power cord into the electrical outlet� (Figure B) 5�...
  • Page 17: Osd Setup

    OSD Setup This chapter provides you with essential information on OSD Setup� IMPORTANT All information is subject to change without prior notice�...
  • Page 18: Navi Key

    Navi Key The monitor comes with a Navi Key, a multi-directional control that helps navigate the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu� Navi Key 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...
  • Page 19 OSD Setup Navi Key Hot Key Basic Operations (When OSD menu is OFF) (When OSD menu is ON) Game Mode ■ Press Middle ■ Selecting function menus Button to confirm and items selection and exit� ■ Allowing upward adjustment ■ Press Up and in function values Down Buttons to adjust�...
  • Page 20 Navi Key Hot Key Options Operations 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.
  • Page 21: Osd Setup Via Navi Key

    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� h GAMING 1st Level Menu 2nd/3rd Level Menu...
  • Page 22 1st Level Menu 2nd/3rd Level Menu Description Anti Motion Blur ■ Brightness cannot be adjusted when Anti Motion (OFF) Blur is set to ON� ■ When Response Time is set to Fastest with at least (ON) 75Hz Screen Refresh Rate, Anti Motion Blur will be automatically enabled�...
  • Page 23 OSD Setup h 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�...
  • Page 24 h 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 ■...
  • Page 25 OSD Setup h Navi Key 1st Level Menu 2nd Level Menu Description ■ Up Button default is Game Mode� ■ Down Button default is Screen Assistance� Brightness ■ Left Button default is Alarm Clock� Game Mode ■ Right Button default is Input Source� Screen Assistance ■...
  • Page 26 h 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 English and apply the Language setting� Français ■ Language is an independent setting� Users’ own Deutsch language setting will override the factory default�...
  • Page 27: Appendix

    Appendix IMPORTANT All information is subject to change without prior notice�...
  • Page 28: Specifications

    Specifications Model Optix MAG241C Optix MAG271C Size 23�6 inch 27 inch Curvature 1500R 1800R Panel Type Resolution 1920 x 1080@144Hz Aspect Ratio 16:9 Brightness (nits) 300 (max) Contrast Ratio 3000:1 Refresh Rate 144Hz Response Time 1ms (MPRT) Input Interface HDMI x2, DP x1 ■...
  • Page 29 Appendix Model Optix MAG241CR Optix MAG271CR Size 23�6 inch 27 inch Curvature 1500R 1800R Panel Type Resolution 1920 x 1080@144Hz Aspect Ratio 16:9 Brightness (nits) 300 (max) Contrast Ratio 3000:1 Refresh Rate 144Hz Response Time 1ms (MPRT) Input Interface HDMI x2, DP x1 ■...
  • Page 30: Preset Display Modes

    Preset Display Modes Optix MAG241C/ MAG271C Standard Resolution Optix MAG241CR/ MAG271CR HDMI / DP 640x480 @60Hz 640x480 @67Hz 640x480 @72Hz 640x480 @75Hz Dos-Mode 720x400@70Hz SVGA 800x600 @56Hz 800x600 @60Hz 800x600 @72Hz 800x600 @75Hz 1024x768 @60Hz 1024x768 @70Hz 1024x768 @75Hz XGA+...
  • Page 31: Troubleshooting

    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�...

Table of Contents