msi MAG162V Portable Monitor User Manual

Optix Series
Portable Monitor
Optix MAG162V (3AA1)

Preparations before Use

This Chapter provides information about the hardware installation procedures. When connecting the Monitor, fix it carefully and use a grounding wrist strap for ESD protection.

Packed Items

NOTE

• If you want to use a power adapter for charging, purchase a matching power adapter that has passed the CCC certification and meets the applicable
• If any packed item is damaged or missing, contact the dealer in your place or in the place of purchase.
• The packed items may vary from country to country.

Applicable Models (including but not limited to)

Install the Leather Case

NOTE

• Place the Monitor on a soft and protected surface, in order to protect the display panel against scratches.
• Do not use any sharp objects on the panel.

Optix MAG162V (3AA1)

1. Take out the Monitor, and turn the leather case from the bottom of the back of the Monitor towards the front of the Monitor.
2. Continue to turn the leather case, and make sure that its back support part fits the back of the Monitor when folded.
3. The leather case should be eventually turned from the bottom of the back of the Monitor to the front of the Monitor.
4. Place the bottom of the Monitor into the slot of the leather case.
5. Before putting down the Monitor, make sure that the leather case is properly installed or the Monitor is properly secured.

Product Overview

Optix MAG162V (3AA1)

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④| Type-C port
⑤| Type-C port
⑥| Earphone jack

Connection to Other Devices

1. Connection to HDMI Port of PC Note: the power supply should be greater than 10W.
2. Connection to Type-C Port of Notebook Note: the power supply should be greater than 10W.
3. Connection to Type-C Port of Mobile Phone Note: the power supply should be greater than 10W.
4. Earphone Jack

This product was supplied by TYPE C which shall meet the LPS requirement.

OSD Settings

This Chapter provides information about OSD settings.

NOTE
All information is subject to change without prior notice.

Hot Key

The Monitor provides a hotkey for multi-directional control, helping navigate through the OSD menu.

1. LED indicator: [remain on: normal working state; flash: power-saving standby state]
2. P key: [in OSD state: Return; in non-OSD state: Power]
3. Up key: [in OSD sate: move up; in non-OSD state: brightness control]
4. OK key: [in OSD state: Enter; in non-OSD state: OSD ON/OFF]
5. Down key: [in OSD state: move down; in non-OSD state: volume control]

**OSD Menu

**

Gaming

• Press [Up] or [Down] to select and preview a mode.
• Press [OK] to enable the selected mode.
FPS
Racing
RTS
RPG
Night Vision| OFF| • This function can optimize the background [Brightness]. You are recommended to use it in FPS [Game Mode].
Normal
Strong
Strongest
A.I.
Response Time| Normal| • You can adjust the [Response Time] in any mode.
Fast
Fastest
Refresh Rate| Location| Left Top| • You can adjust the [Refresh Rate] in any mode.
• The [Location] of [Refresh Rate] is set to [Left Top] by default. You can adjust the [Location] in the OSD menu. Press [OK] to enable the selected [Location] of [Refresh Rate].
• The Monitor will operate under the [Refresh Rate] of the screen as preset in the operating system.
Right Top
Left Bottom
Right Bottom
OFF
ON
Alarm Clock| Location| Left Top| • You can adjust the [Alarm Clock] in any mode.
• Select an alarm time and press [OK] to activate the timer.
• The [Location] of [Alarm Clock] is set to [Left Top] by default. You can adjust the [Location] as needed.
Right Top
Left Bottom
Right Bottom
OFF
15:00| 00:01- 99:59
30:00
45:00
60:00

Professional

• You can adjust all menu items.
• Press [Up] or [Down] to select and preview a mode.
• Press [OK] to enable the selected mode.
Anti-Blue
Movie
Office
Low Blue Light| OFF| • Low Blue Light Default is Off.
• Pro Anti-Blue Mode have to enable Low Blue Light mandatory.
ON
HDCR| OFF| • You can adjust the [HDCR] in any mode.
• [HDCR] can enhance the image quality by increasing image contrast.
• When [HDCR] is set to [ON], the [Brightness] item will become grey and unavailable.
ON
EnhancementImage| OFF| • [Image Enhancement] can enhance the edges of the image to increase sharpness.

• You can adjust the [Image Enhancement] in any mode.

Weak
Medium
Strong
Strongest

Image

Anti-Blue mode.
• When [HDCR] is set to [ON], the [Brightness] item will turn grey.
Contrast| 0-100| • You can adjust the [Contrast] in any mode.
Sharpness| 0-5| • You can adjust the [Sharpness] in any mode.
• [Sharpness] can improve the sharpness and details of the image.
Color Temperature| Cool| • The [Color Temperature] is set to [Normal] by default.
• Press [Up] or [Down] to select and preview a mode.
• Press [OK] to enable the selected mode.
• You can select [Customization] and then customize the color temperature.
Normal
Warm
Customization| R (0-100)
G (0-100)
B (0-100)
Screen Size| Auto| • You can adjust the [Screen Size] in any mode and under any resolution and refresh rate.
• The [Screen Size] is set to [Auto] by default.
4:3
16:9

Input Source

• Type-C
(1) Supports the maximum data transmission rate of 5Gbps (USB 3.2).
(2) Supports the PD (Power Delivery) based power output and input function under different voltages (output: 5V 3A; input: 15V 3A).
(3) Supports the image output function (maximum resolution: 1920x 1080@60Hz).
Maximum normal load:
Type-C load 5V 0.9A;
Type-C load 9V 1.33A;
Type-C load 12V 1.75A;
Type-C load 20V 2.25A.
TYPE-C1
TYPE-C2

Hot Key

• The [Down] key is set to [Audio Volume] by default.
• All hot key items can be adjusted in the OSD menu.
Brightness
Game Mode
Alarm Clock
Input Source
Refresh Rate
Information on Screen
Audio Volume

Setting

Menu Item Language| English| Description

• The [Language] is set to [English] by default.
• Press [OK] to enable the selected [Language].
• [Language] is an independent setting. The user-defined language will replace the default language. When [Reset] is set to [Yes], the [Language] setting will not be changed.

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(More languages will be provided later.)
Transparency| 0-5| • You can adjust the [Transparency] in any mode.
OSD Time Out| 5-30s| • You can adjust the [OSD Time Out] in any mode.
Power Button| OFF| • When the [Power Button] is set to [OFF], you can press the [Power Button] to turn off the Monitor.
Standby| • When the [Power Button] is set to [Standby], you can press the [Power Button] to turn off the panel and backlight.
Information on Screen| OFF| • The status information of the Monitor will be
displayed on the right side of the screen.
• You can set the [Information on Screen] to [ON] or [OFF]. It is set to [OFF] by default.
ON
Information on Screen| OFF| • The status information of the Monitor will be
displayed on the right side of the screen.• You can set the [Information on Screen] to [ON] or [OFF]. It is set to [OFF] by default.
ON
Audio Volume| | • Adjust the volume
Eco Mode| OFF| • While item enabled, Brightness Curved has changed to “Eco Mode” Curved.
• Below items have to gray out while Eco Mode enabled
a.Game Mode b. Pro Mode c.HDCR
| ON
Reset| YES| • In any mode, you can [Reset] the OSD settings to their defaults.
NO

Specifications

• Type-C port x 2
• Earphone jack x 1
Angle of view| 178°(H), 178°(V)
Surface treatment| Anti-glare
Display color| 262 K
Power input source| 5 V- 20 V=3A
Power output source| 5 V – 20 V=1 A
Dimension (W x H x D)| 358.0 mm x 228.5 mm x 11.5 mm
Weight| 0.9 kg (net) / 2.7 kg (gross)
Ambient Conditions| Operating conditions| • Temperature: 0 °C — 40 °C
• RH: 20% — 90%, non-condensing.
• Altitude: 0 m — 5000 m
Storage conditions| • Temperature: -20 °C — 60 °C
• RH: 10% — 90%, non-condensing.

*Tested under the CIE1976 standards.

Preset Display Mode

Troubleshooting

The power LED fails to be turned on.

• Check whether the Monitor is powered on.
• Check whether the power cord is connected.

Plug and Play fail to be achieved.

• Check whether the PC matches Plug and Play.
• Check whether the graphics card matches Plug and Play.

The image is dim.

• Adjust the brightness and contrast.

Jerkiness or moire occurs in the image.

• Probably there is electrical equipment causing electronic interference in the neighborhood, or the power supply is less than 10W.

The power LED remains on or flashes, but there is no image on the Monitor.

• Check whether the PC is powered on.
• Check whether the graphics card of the PC is installed properly.
• Check whether the signal cable of the Monitor is connected properly to the PC.
• Check the signal cable connector of the Monitor and make sure that the pins are not bent.
• Press [Caps Lock] on the PC keyboard and observe the power LED, in order to identify whether the PC is operating.

Some colors are missing (red/green/blue).

• Check the signal cable of the Monitor and make sure that the pins are not bent.

The image demonstrates chromatic aberration (white does not look white).

• Adjust the RGB color or reselect the color temperature.

The image signal is transmitted through the transmission cable, and the Monitor is powered on.
When the brightness or volume level is increased, the Monitor will automatically shut down.

• Connect the Monitor to the power cord.

After the USB to Type-C cable and the Type-C cable are connected successively, the Monitor displays “NO SIGNAL” on the blank screen.

• Unplug the USB to the Type-C cable to achieve a normal display, and then reconnect the USB to the Type-C cable.

After the [DCR] is set to [ON], the screen will flicker when the preset mode is changed and the [Enter] key is pressed. (Each time the [Enter] key is pressed, the screen will flicker once.)

• When the [DCR] is set to [ON], the [Brightness], [Contrast] and [Preset Mode] will become When the [Preset Mode] is set to any mode other than [Standard], the [Brightness], [Contrast] and [DCR] will become unavailable.

After Type Cl is connected to the PC, a yellow exclamation mark will appear at the “USB Serial” in the Device Manager.

• After downloading the CH340 driver, go to the Device Manager to install such driver, in order to achieve a normal display.

Safety Precautions

• Read these safety precautions carefully.
• Pay attention to all CAUTION and WARNING provided on the Monitor or in the User
• Only qualified technicians are allowed to provide maintenance services.
• Keep the accompanying Quick Start Guide properly for future reference.
• Keep the Monitor away from any humidor high-temperature environment, in order to avoid fire and electric shock.
• Before installation, place the Monitor on a solid flat surface.
• Before connecting the Monitor to an electrical outlet, make sure that the power supply voltage falls within a safe range and is adjusted to 100V-240V as appropriate. Do not remove the protective grounding lug of the plug. The Monitor must be connected to a grounded electrical outlet.
• Before keeping the Monitor idle for a long time, unplug the power cord or turn off the switch of the electrical outlet to achieve zero energy consumption.
• The ventilation holes in the enclosure are designed for air circulation and prevention of Do not cover the ventilation holes.
• Do not place the Monitor in a bad environment where the storage temperature is higher than 60°C or lower than -20°C, or the Monitor could be damaged.
• Note: the maximum working temperature is about 40°C.
• The expected working environment of the product depends on the supplied power adapter.
• Before cleaning the monitor, disconnect the power plug. Use a soft cloth to clean the Do not use industrial chemical cleaners. Do not pour any liquid into the opening of the Monitor, in order to avoid device damage or electric shock.
• Place the power cord properly and prevent it from being stepped on. Do not place any objects on the power cord.
• Keep the Monitor away from objects with strong magnetism or strong electricity.
• In any of the following cases, contact the service personnel to repair the Monitor. The cable is damaged.
  • Liquid has entered the Monitor.
  • The Monitor gets damp.
  • The Monitor does not work properly or fails to be used normally according to the instructions provided in the User Manual.
  • The Monitor is damaged by a fall.
  • The Monitor is obviously damaged.
• To prevent the Monitor from tipping over, use an anti-tip fixing mechanism to fix the Monitor onto the table so that the Monitor can be supported and secured properly.

TUV Rheinland Certification

TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification

Blue light has been shown to cause eye fatigue and discomfort. MSI now offers monitors with TUV 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.

| Low Blue Light (Software Solution)
www.tuv.com
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• Place the screen 20 – 28 inches (50 – 70 cm) away from your eyes and a little below eye level.
• Consciously blinking the eyes every now and then will help to reduce eye strain aftE extended screen time.
• Take breaks for 20 minutes every 2 hours.
• Look away from the screen and gaze at a distant object for at least 20 seconds during breaks.
• Make stretches to relieve body fatigue or pain during breaks.
• Use the Reader/Anti-Blue mode or turn on the optional Low Blue Light function.

TUV Rheinland Flicker Free Certification

| Flicker-Free
www.tuv.com
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• TUV Rheinland has tested this product to ascertain whether the display produces visible and invisible flickers for the human eye and therefore strains the eyes of users.
• TUV Rheinland has defined a catalog of tests, which sets out minimum standards at various frequency ranges. The test catalog is based on internationally applicable standards or standards common within the industry and exceeds these requirements.
• The product has been tested in the laboratory according to these criteria.
• The keyword –Flicker Free” confirms that the device has no visible and invisible flicker defined in this standard within the range of 0 – 3000 Hz under various brightness settings.
• The display will not support Flicker-Free when Anti Motion Blur/MPRT is enabled. (The availability of Anti Motion Blur/MPRT varies by-products.)

Regulation Information

CE Compliance
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Directive (2014/30/EU), the Low Voltage Directive (2014/35/ EU), the Energy-related Products (ErP) Directive (2009/125/EC), and the RoHS Directive (2011/65/EU), and also conform to the Harmonized Standard for Information Technology Equipment released in the “Official EU Directives”.

FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device as specified in Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment to an electrical outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Statement 1
Change or modification without the explicit permission of the party responsible for compliance will disqualify the user from the use of the equipment.
Statement 2
To comply with the radiation limits, shielded connection cables and an AC power cord (if any) must be used.
This equipment conforms to the requirements in Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Its operation meets the following two conditions:

1. This equipment does not cause harmful interference, and
2. This equipment must be capable of withstanding any received interference, including interference that could result in abnormal operation.

WEEE Statement
The European Union has developed a directive for waste electrical and electronic equipment (Directive 2012/19/EU), which expressly provides that “electrical and electronic equipment” shall no longer be disposed of as municipal waste and that all manufacturers of relevant electronic equipment shall recycle their products at the end of their service life.

Chemical Substances Information
In compliance with chemical substances regulations, such as the EU REACH Regulation (Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council), MSI provides the information on chemical substances in the product at: https://storage-asset.msi.com/html/popup/csr/evmtprtt_pcm.html

Names and Contents of Hazardous
Substances contained in the Product

This form is prepared in accordance with SJ/T 11364.
◯: Indicates that the content of this hazardous substance in all homogeneous materials of the corresponding part is below the limit specified in GB/T 26572.×: Indicates that the content of this hazardous substance in at least one homogeneous material of the corresponding part is above the limit specified in GB/T 26572, but all parts conform to the requirements of RoHS.

• PCBA: Including the printed circuit board and the parts constituting it.
  ** If the Environment-friendly Use Period mark is provided on the battery, this mark shall be followed.
  ■ The content in the above list of toxic or hazardous substances or elements will be added or reduced depending on the difference in the parts of each model.
  ■ If the Environment-friendly Use Period mark is provided on a part of the product, this mark shall be followed.

Description of Environment-friendly Use Period

This electrical and electronic product contains some hazardous substances; it can be used safely within the Environment-friendly Use Period, and after this period, it shall enter the recycling system.
Instructions for the Regulations on Recycling of Waste Electrical and Electronic Products
To care for and protect the earth better, please send it to a local manufacturer with nationally recognized qualifications for recycling according to the national applicable laws and regulations on the recycling of waste electrical and electronic products when you no longer need this product or at the end of its service life.

Green Product Features

• Energy consumption can be reduced when this equipment is used or left idle.
• The use of hazardous substances is restricted to reduce the harm to the environment and health.
• It can be disassembled and recycled easily.
• Recycling is encouraged to reduce the depletion of natural resources.
• The service life of the product is extended by a simple product upgrade.
• A recycling strategy is employed to reduce solid waste.

Environmental Policy

• This equipment and its parts have been designed to be reusable and recyclable; therefore, do not discard them carelessly at the end of their service life.
• Please contact a local authorized recycling station to recycle and dispose of products at the end of their service life.
• For more information about recycling, please visit the MSI website and find the latest distributor.
• You can also contact us by emailing gpcontdev@msi.com to learn information about waste treatment, recovery, recycling, and disassembly of MSI products.

WARNING!
Overuse of the screen may damage your vision.

Suggestions:

1. Take a 10-minute break every 30 minutes;
2. Children under the age of 2 years shall avoid watching the screen; children who are over 2 years old can only watch the screen for less than 1 hour every day.

Copyright and Trademark Statement

Copyright© Micro-Star International Co., Ltd. The MSI logo is registered and owned by Micro-Star International Co., Ltd.; all other trademarks mentioned in this document are the property of their respective owners. We have carefully prepared this document, but we do not guarantee the accuracy of its content. Our product will be improved continuously; therefore, it is subject to change without further notice.

Technical Support

If a problem arises with the product and no solution can be obtained from the User Manual, please contact your place of purchase or a local distributor. Besides, please visit the MSI website for further guidance: https://www.msi.com/support/.

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