Contents Getting Started ......................3 Package Contents ....................3 Installing the Monitor Stand ................... 4 Adjusting the Monitor ..................... 5 Monitor Overview ....................6 Connecting the Monitor to PC ................8 OSD Setup ........................9 Navi Key ........................9 Hot Key ........................9 OSD Menus........................
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. Package Contents Monitor MAG401QR Documentation Quick Start Guide Power Cord Accessories Stand with Screw(s)
Installing the Monitor Stand 1. Leave the monitor in its protective foam packaging. Align the stand bracket to the monitor groove. 2. Tighten the stand bracket with screws. 3. Connect the base to the stand and tighten the base screw to secure the base. 4.
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. ∙ Please slightly tilt the monitor backwards before pivoting it. ∙ 20° -5°...
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Power LED Lit in white after the monitor is turned on. If no signal input, the LED will turn into orange. Lit in orange when the monitor is in Stand-by mode. Macro Key To activate OSD Application. Power Button & Navi Key Power Jack Kensington Lock Headphone Jack...
Connecting the Monitor to PC 1. Turn off your computer. 2. Connect the video 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.
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. Up/ Down/ Left/ Right: ∙...
OSD Menus ⚠ Important The following settings will be grayed out when HDR signals are received: ∙ Night Vision ∙ Contrast ∙ MPRT ∙ Color Temperature ∙ Low Blue Light ∙ Optix Scope ∙ HDCR ∙ PIP/PBP ∙ Brightness Gaming 1st Level Menu 2nd/3rd Level Menu Description...
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1st Level Menu 2nd/3rd Level Menu Description Night Vision ∙ This function optimizes background brightness and is recommended for Normal FPS games. Strong Strongest A.I. Response Time Normal ∙ Activating the following functions will affect Response Time: Fast Response Time Activated Function Status Fastest...
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1st Level Menu 2nd/3rd Level Menu Description Alarm Clock Location Left Top ∙ After setting the time, press the OK Button to activate the timer. Right Top ∙ Users have to manually restore their preset Alarm Clock after any AC Left Bottom power loss and reconnection.
1st Level Menu 2nd/3rd Level Menu Description Optix Scope Scope Small ∙ The center point will zoom in when Size Optix Scope is enabled, user can Medium adjust the details through the “Scope Size” and “Scope Ratio” settings. Large ∙ Screen Assistance and Optix Scope Scope x1.5 can be enabled at the same time.
1st Level Menu 2nd Level Menu Description HDCR ∙ HDCR enhances image quality by increasing the contrast of images. ∙ Activating HDCR will affect: Affected Function Function Status » Brightness Unable to select » MPRT Set to OFF MPRT ∙ Activating MPRT will affect: Affected Function Function Status »...
1st Level Menu 2nd/3rd Level Menu Description Sharpness ∙ Sharpness improves clarity and details of images. Color Cool ∙ Use Up or Down Button to select Temperature and preview mode effects. Normal ∙ Press the OK Button to confirm and apply your mode type. Warm ∙...
PIP/PBP 1st Level Menu 2nd/3rd Level Menu Description ∙ PIP (Picture in Picture) allows users to simultaneously display multiple Source HDMI™1 video sources on one screen. One HDMI™2 program is displayed on the full screen at the same time as one or more other programs are displayed in Type C inset windows.
Navi Key 1st Level Menu 2nd Level Menu Description ∙ All Navi Key items can be adjusted via OSD Menus. Down Brightness Left Game Mode Right Screen Assistance Alarm Clock Input Source PIP/PBP Mode Refresh Rate Info. On Screen Night Vision Optix Scope...
Setting 1st Level Menu 2nd Level Menu Description Language 繁體中文 ∙ Users have to press the OK Button to confirm and apply the Language setting. English ∙ Language is an independent setting. Users’ own language setting will override the Français factory .
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1st Level Menu 2nd Level Menu Description DP OverClocking ∙ To overclock the monitor refresh rate, users have to set DP OverClocking to ON. HDMI™ CEC ∙ HDMI™ CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) supports Sony PlayStation®, Nintendo® Switch™, Xbox Series X|S consoles and various audio-visual devices that are CEC-capable.
Specifications Monitor MAG401QR Size 40 inch Flat Curvature Panel Type Resolution 3440 x 1440 (UWQHD) Aspect Ratio 21:9 SDR: 400 nits (typ.) Brightness HDR Peak: 400 nits Contrast Ratio 1000:1 Refresh Rate 155Hz Response Time 1ms (MPRT) ∙ Headphone Jack x1 ∙...
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Monitor MAG401QR ∙ Plate Type: 100 x 100 mm ∙ Screw Type: M4 x 10 mm VESA Mounting • Thread Diameter: 4 mm • Thread Pitch: 0.7 mm • Thread Length: 10 mm Dimension (W x H x D) 945.2 x 289.6 x 530.2 mm 10.3 kg (net) Weight 12.4 kg (gross)
Preset Display Modes ⚠ Important All information is subject to change without prior notice. Standard Mode Standard Resolution HDMI™ USB-C @60Hz 2560x1440 @120Hz @50Hz @60Hz WQHD 3440x1440 @100Hz @120Hz @144Hz 720P @60Hz 1080P @120Hz Video Timing @30Hz Resolution 2160P @60Hz @60Hz 2560x1080P @120Hz...
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DP OverClocking Mode Standard Resolution USB-C 720P @60Hz 1080P @120Hz Video Timing @30Hz Resolution 2160P @60Hz @60Hz 2560x1080P @120Hz Special EDID 1720x1440 @60Hz for PBP used PBP Mode 1 (Not Support HDR) Standard Resolution USB-C 2560x1440 PBP EDID @60Hz 8800x1440 PBP Mode 2 (Not Support HDR) Standard Resolution...
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.
∙ Place the power cord in a way that people are unlikely to step on it. Do not place anything on the power cord. ∙ If this device comes with an adapter, use only the MSI provided AC adapter approved for use with this device.
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∙ 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 working according to the User Guide.
TÜV Rheinland Certification TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification Blue light has been shown to cause eye fatigue and discomfort. MSI now offers monitors with TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light certification to ensure users’ eye comfort and well-being. Please follow the instructions below to reduce the symptoms from extended exposure to the screen and blue light.
1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. MSI Computer Corp. 901 Canada Court, City of Industry, CA 91748, USA (626) 913-0828 www.msi.com...
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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.
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