msi Optix MAG27CQ Gaming Monitor User Manual

: June 7, 2024
: MSI

Table of Contents

Safety Prevention Measures
Installation Instructions
Connect the Monitor to PC
User Setup
- Schematic Diagram of Keys
- Description of Keys’ Functions
Operation Menu (OSD) Function Descriptions
FAQ
Product Specifications
Table of Product Preset Modes
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msi Optix MAG27CQ Gaming Monitor User Manual

Safety Prevention Measures

Please always place this device on a stable surface; otherwise,
it may fall and be be damaged.
The altitude and the tropical environment the adapter fits depend on which adapter is used for the device.
The rating plate on the back of the device with the above warning sign indicates that t h i s p r o d u c t i s applicable for the safe use of the region with a l t i t u d e o f 2,000m and below.
Do not hold the plug w i t h w e t h a n d ; otherwise, electric shock may occur. Make sure the plug has a good touch because poor touch may cause fire.
Do not use a broken power plug nor keep a power cord near heat source; otherwise, electric shock or fire may occur.
When cleaning the device, be sure to remove the power plug, use a piece of soft cloth rather t h a n i n d u s t r i a l chemical to clean the device, be sure not to let water enter the device.
Do not disassemble this device without permission. In case of failure, be sure to contact a professional servicing person to fix it.The unauthorized disassembly of this device may result in electric shock or fire.
In case of rare smell or noise out of this device, be sure to immediately cut off the power supply and ask a professional servicing person to fix the problem.
When this device is idle for long time, be sure to power it off;otherwise,electric shock or fire may occur.

Note:
The device with AC switch may use such AC switch as cut-off component.
The device without AC switch may use power plug or coupler as cut-off component.
In case of the normal use of the equipment, make sure the cut-off component can be accessed easily.

Installation Instructions

Accessories

Power adapter
Signal cable
User manual
Base/Stand
Warranty card

(The above pictures are for illustration only and the physical accessories shall govern.)

Adjustment of Rotation Angle

The screen may be inclined 5° forward and 20°backward.
The angle may be adjusted left and right within -30°-30°
Vertical direction can be adjusted up and down within 65mm.
When adjusting the angle of the display, be sure not to touch or press the screen area.

(The above pictures are for illustration only and the physical accessories shall govern.)

Project Assembly

See the assembly sketch on the cover of the packaging case.

Connect the Monitor to PC

Warning:

Before connecting the LCD monitor to the PC, please power down the PC and the monitor.

Power adapter

Power adapter

Warning: Always use the power cord of standard configuration.

DVI Port :
Connect the DVI cable into the DVI IN port in the back of the monitor (this needs the support of the monitor).
HDMI Port :
Connect the HDMI cable into the HDMI IN port into the back of the monitor (this needs the support of the monitor).
DP Port :
Connect the DP cable into the DP IN port of
the monitor (this needs the support of the monitor).
Audio Interface
Connect the AUDIO cable to the AUDIO out port in the back of the display (this needs the support of the monitor).
Power Plug
Connect the power cord of the monitor into the POWER port in the back of the monitor.

(The above pictures are for illustration only and the physical accessories shall govern.)

User Setup

Schematic Diagram of Keys

Description of Keys’ Functions

1.| Description of Keys' Functions | MENU key: Press this key to pop up the main menu/back to the previous menu (in case of main menu, exit).
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2.| | When a menu is open, press this key as the RIGHT key to enter the submenu; When no menu is open, press this key to switch to the desired signal input source.
3.| Description of Keys' Functions | When a menu is open, press this key as the UP key to increase the progress bar value; When no menu is open, press this key to switch to the desired mode.
4.|

Description of Keys' Functions

| When a menu is open, press this key as the DOWN key to decrease the progress bar value; When no menu is open, press this key to switch to the desired sight bead (with sight bead switch activated).
5.| Description of Keys' Functions | POWER/MENU Key: Press this key shortly to pop up Main Menu/Confirm; hold this key to power off.
6.|

LED

Indicator

| Blue: Normal power-on state; Blinking blue: Power saver state.

Note: The physical keys of the specific model shall govern.

First level menu item| Second level menu item| Third level menu item| Instructions
---|---|---|---

Game

| ****

Mode

FreeSync

| Off| Inactivate FreeSync function
On| Activate FreeSync function, only AMD display card supported (the support from the display is needed)

Aspect ratio

| Auto| Automatic image scale adjustment
16：9| Adjust image to be wind screen
4：3| Adjust image to be 4:3

Crosshair

Response time

| Off| OD off mode (the support from the display is needed)
Normal| OD general mode, reducing motion vague (the support from the display is needed)
Extreme| OD top speed mode, reducing motion vague (the support from the display is needed)

| | 50|
| | 100|
| Brightness| | Adjust display bright
| | 0|
| | 50|
| | 100|
| Contrast| | Adjust display contrast
Image| | ****

0

50 50 50

100 100 100

| Slightly adjust red color temperature
Slightly adjust green color temperature
| | | ****

0 0 0

Power Off

FAQ

Faults occurring	Possible solutions
The power indicator light is not on

Check if the power is on.
Check if the power cord is connected.

Impossible plug-and-play|

Check if the function of plug-and-play of the device is compatible with PC.
Check if the display card is compatible with the plug-and-play function.

Dimming picture|

Adjust brightness and contrast.

Flickering picture or picture with ripples|

There may be electrical appliances or equipment with electronic disturbance.

The power indicator light is on (flickering), but the monitor has no pictures.| ****

Check if the PC power is on.
Check if the PC display card is inserted properly.
Check if the signal cable of the monitor is correctly connected with the PC.
Check the signal cable plug of the monitor and make sure every pin has no bending.
Observe the indicator light by pressing the Caps Lock key on the PC keyboard and check if the PC is working.

Color shortage

(red, green and blue)

|

Check the signal cable of the monitor and make sure every pin has no bending.

Picture with color difference (white looks not white)| ****

Adjust RGB color or reselect color temperature.

Please confirm the default values of the output dynamic range and the pixel

format in the graphics Settings is “all”. when the brightness of the screen is higher than usual.

Product Specifications

Diagonal dimensions| Picture aspect ratio| Picture dimensions (mm)| Dot distance (mm)| Optimal resolution
---|---|---|---|---
68.47cm (27″QHD)| 16:9| 596.7335.6| 0.23310.2331| 2560*1440
Ambient temperature| Storage temperature| -20℃ to 60℃
Working temperature| 0℃ to 40℃
Humidity| RH for operation| 20% to 80%

Remark: When the resolution are 25601440@60Hz/34401440@60Hz/
19201080@144Hz/25601440@144Hz/3840*2160@30Hz connection via DVI port, pls choose 24+1 pin double – channel DVI cables.

Note: The actual application of the above parameters shall be subject to the specific model.