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 MPG 491CQP QD-OLED Documentation Quick Start Guide Accessories Stand Stand Base with Screw(s)
Installing the Monitor Stand 1. Leave the monitor in its protective packaging. Align the stand to the monitor groove. 2. Push the stand towards the monitor groove until it locks in place. 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. -5° 20° 100mm 30° 30°...
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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. Power Jack Macro Key To activate MSI Gaming Intelligence Application. Navi Key Power Button HDMI™ Connector Supports HDMI™...
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 ∙ ∙ A.I. Vision Color Temperature ∙ ∙ Low Blue Light Optix Scope ∙ ∙ Brightness PIP/PBP ∙ ∙...
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G.I. 1st Level Menu 2nd/3rd Level Menu Description Auto ∙ Auto allows the monitor to automatically switch between USB input sources, such as keyboards, Upstream mice or other USB devices. ∙ Users can also designate Upstream port or USB Type C Type-C as the only USB signal source.
Gaming 1st Level Menu 2nd/3rd Level Menu Description Game Mode Premium Color ∙ Use Up or Down Button to select and preview mode effects. User ∙ Press the OK Button to confirm and apply your mode type. Racing Night Vision ∙...
1st Level Menu 2nd/3rd Level Menu Description Adaptive-Sync ∙ Adaptive-Sync prevents screen tearing. ∙ Activating Adaptive-Sync will affect: Affected Function Function Status » PIP/PBP Set to OFF » Optix Scope » Screen Size 1:1 Set to Auto Professional 1st Level Menu 2nd Level Menu Description Pro Mode...
Image 1st Level Menu 2nd/3rd Level Menu Description Brightness 0-100 ∙ Properly adjust Brightness according to the surrounding lighting. Contrast 0-100 ∙ Properly adjust Contrast to relax your eyes. Sharpness ∙ Sharpness improves clarity and details of images. Color Temperature Cool ∙...
PIP/PBP 1st Level Menu 2nd/3rd Level Menu Description ∙ PIP (Picture in Picture) allows users to simultaneously display multiple video sources on Source HDMI™ 1 one screen. One program is displayed on the full screen at the same time as one or more other HDMI™...
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 Smart Crosshair Alarm Clock Input Source PIP/PBP Mode Refresh Rate Info. On Screen Night Vision Optix Scope Settings 1st Level Menu...
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1st Level Menu 2nd Level Menu Description Power Button ∙ When set to OFF, users can press the power button to turn off the monitor. Standby ∙ When set to Standby, users can press the power button to turn off the panel and backlight. Info.
MSI OLED Care 1st Level Menu 2nd/3rd Level Menu Description Pixel Shift Slow ∙ Pixel Shift moves the pixels of your screen at regular intervals to reduce the possibility of Normal screen burn-in or image retention. Fast Panel Protect ∙ To maintain panel image quality, panel protect function will automatically activate when monitor using over 4 hours.
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1st Level Menu 2nd/3rd Level Menu Description Multi Logo ∙ This function helps prevent image sticking Detection phenomenon. When set to ON, brightness reduction of multi logo areas will kick in if logos are detected. ∙ This function will not work when the monitor is receiving VRR (Variable Refresh Rate) content.
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1st Level Menu 2nd/3rd Level Menu Description OLED Panel Info. ∙ This field shows the information of MSI OLED Care. * HDMI™ VRR (Variable Refresh Rate) synchronizes with Adaptive-Sync (ON/ OFF). For VRR ON/OFF status, please check Adaptive-Sync. ** When VRR is set to ON, the monitor scaler will detect whether the graphics card is...
Specifications Monitor MPG 491CQP QD-OLED Size 49 inch Curvature 1800R Panel Type QD-OLED Resolution 5120x1440 (DQHD) Aspect Ratio 32:9 Brightness SDR: 250 nits (typ.) Contrast Ratio 1500000:1 Refresh Rate 144Hz Response Time ∙ 0.03ms (GTG) ∙ 0.1ms (Tr+Tf) ∙ HDMI™ Connector x2 ∙...
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Monitor MPG 491CQP QD-OLED VESA Mounting ∙ Plate Type: 100 x 100 mm ∙ Screw Type: M4 x 10 mm • Thread Diameter: 4 mm • Thread Pitch: 0.7 mm • Thread Length: 10 mm Dimension (W x D x H) 1195 x 328 x 410 mm Weight 10.3 kg...
Preset Display Modes ⚠ Important All information is subject to change without prior notice. Standard Default Mode HDMI™ 2.1 - PC Standard Resolution HDMI™ USB-C 2560x1440 @60Hz @120Hz WQHD 3840x1080 @60Hz @100Hz @144Hz DQHD 5120x1440 @60Hz @100Hz @120Hz @144Hz Video Timing 720P Resolution 1080P...
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HDMI™ 2.1 - Console Standard Resolution HDMI™ USB-C 2560x1440 @60Hz @120Hz WQHD 3840x1080 @60Hz @100Hz Video Timing 720P Resolution 1080P @60Hz @120Hz 2160P @30Hz @60Hz @120Hz 2560x1080P @60Hz @120Hz HDMI™ VRR* for PS5 PIP Mode (Not Support HDR) Standard Resolution HDMI™...
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PBP Mode 1 (Not Support HDR) Standard Resolution HDMI™ USB-C 2560x1440 @60Hz @120Hz Video Timing 720P Resolution 1080P @60Hz @120Hz 2160P @60Hz @120Hz Used for PBP 3840x1440 @60Hz Full Screen 1280x1440 @60Hz PBP Mode 2/Customize (Not Support HDR) Standard Resolution HDMI™...
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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