MSI MAG 274QRFW User manual

MAG Series
LCD Monitor
MAG 274QRFW (3CC2)
User Guide

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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.................................................................................................................. 10
Gaming.................................................................................................................. 11
Professional.......................................................................................................... 13
Image .................................................................................................................... 14
Input Source ......................................................................................................... 14
PIP/PBP ................................................................................................................ 15
Navi Key ................................................................................................................ 16
Settings................................................................................................................. 16
Specifications.............................................................................................................. 18
Preset Display Modes ................................................................................................ 20
Troubleshooting.......................................................................................................... 21
Safety Instructions...................................................................................................... 22
TÜV Rheinland Certification....................................................................................... 24
Regulatory Notices..................................................................................................... 25
Revision
V1.0, 2023/11

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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 MAG 274QRFW
Documentation Quick Start Guide
Accessories Stand with Screw(s)
Stand Base with Screw(s)
Screw(s) for Wall Mount Bracket(s)
External Power Supply
Power Cord
Cables Premium High Speed HDMI™ Cable (Optional)
DisplayPort Cable (Optional)
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Important
∙ Contact your place of purchase or local distributor if any of the items is damaged or
missing.
∙ Package contents may vary by country.
∙ The included power cord is exclusively for this monitor and should not be used with
other products.

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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. Make sure the stand assembly is properly installed before setting the monitor
upright.
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Important
∙ Place the monitor on a soft, protected surface to avoid scratching the display panel.
∙ Do not use any sharp objects on the panel.
∙ The groove for installing the stand bracket can also be used for wall mount. Please
contact your dealer for proper wall mount kit.
∙ This product comes with NO protective film to be removed by the user! Any
mechanical damages to the product including removal of the polarizing film may
affect the warranty!

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Adjusting the Monitor
This monitor is designed to maximize your viewing comfort with its adjustment
capabilities.
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Important
∙ Avoid touching the display panel when adjusting the monitor.
∙ Please slightly tilt the monitor backwards before pivoting it.
130mm
90°
90°
-5° 20°
45°
45°

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Monitor Overview
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1Power Button & Navi Key
2Power 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.
3Cable Routing Hole
4Kensington Lock
5Power Jack
6Headphone Jack
7HDMI™ Connector
Supports HDMI™ CEC, 2560x1440@144Hz as specified in HDMI™ 2.0b.
8HDMI™ Connector
Supports 2560x1440@144Hz as specified in HDMI™ 2.0b.
9DisplayPort
Supports 2560x1440@180Hz as specified in DisplayPort 1.4a.

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Connecting the Monitor to PC
1. Turn off your computer.
2. Connect the video cable from the monitor to your computer.
3. Assemble the external power supply & power cord. (Figure A)
4. Connect the external power supply to the monitor power jack. (Figure B)
5. Plug the power cord into the electrical outlet. (Figure C)
6. Turn on the monitor. (Figure D)
7. Power on the computer and the monitor will auto detect the signal source.
A
B
C
D

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OSD Setup
This chapter provides you with essential information on OSD Setup.
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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.
OK
Up/Down/Left/Right:
∙selecting function menus and items
∙adjusting function values
∙entering into/exiting from function menus
Press (OK):
∙launching the On-Screen Display (OSD)
∙entering submenus
∙confirming a selection or setting
Hot Key
∙Users may enter into preset function menus by moving the Navi Key up, down, left or
right when the OSD menu is inactive.
∙Users may customize their own Hot Keys to enter into different function menus.

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OSD Menus
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Important
The following settings will be grayed out when HDR signals are received:
∙ Night Vision
∙ MPRT
∙ Low Blue Light
∙ HDCR
∙ Brightness
∙ Contrast
∙ Color Temperature
∙ PIP/PBP
∙ A.I. Vision

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Gaming
1st Level Menu 2nd/3rd Level Menu Description
Game Mode User ∙Use Up or Down Button to select and preview
mode effects.
∙Press the OK Button to confirm and apply your
mode type.
FPS
Racing
RTS
RPG
Night Vision OFF ∙This function optimizes background brightness
and is recommended for FPS games.
Normal
Strong
Strongest
A.I.
A.I. Vision OFF ∙A.I. Vision enhances image quality by optimizing
the contrast of images and background
brightness.
∙Activating A.I. Vision will affect:
Affected Function Function Status
»Night Vision
»HDCR
»Brightness
Unable to select
»MPRT Set to OFF
ON
Response Time Normal ∙Setting to Fastest will reach the shortest
response time and help improve blurred images
when playing very fast games.
Fast
Fastest
MPRT OFF ∙MPRT is available when the refresh rate is over
85Hz.
∙Activating MPRT will affect:
Affected Function Function Status
»Response Time
»Brightness Unable to select
»Adaptive-Sync
»HDCR
»PIP/PBP
Set to OFF
»Screen Size 1:1 Set to Auto
ON

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1st Level Menu 2nd/3rd Level Menu Description
Refresh Rate Location Left Top ∙Location is adjustable in OSD Menu. Press the
OK Button to confirm and apply your Refresh
Rate Location.
∙This monitor follows and works at the Operating
System’s preset Screen Refresh Rate.
Right Top
Left Bottom
Right Bottom
Customize
OFF
ON
Alarm Clock Location Left Top ∙After setting the time, press the OK Button to
activate the timer.
∙Users have to manually restore their preset
Alarm Clock after any AC power loss and
reconnection.
Right Top
Left Bottom
Right Bottom
Customize
OFF
15:00 00:01 ~ 99:59
30:00
45:00
60:00
Screen Assistance None ∙Users can adjust Screen Assistance in any
mode.
Icon
Position
Reset
Adaptive-Sync OFF ∙Adaptive-Sync prevents screen tearing.
∙Activating Adaptive-Sync will affect:
Affected Function Function Status
»MPRT
»PIP/PBP Set to OFF
»Screen Size 1:1 Set to Auto
ON

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Professional
1st Level Menu 2nd Level Menu Description
Pro Mode Eco ∙Use Up or Down Button to select and preview mode
effects.
∙Press the OK Button to confirm and apply your mode
type.
∙Activating sRGB will affect:
Affected Function Function Status
»Color Temperature
»Low Blue Light Unable to select
User
Anti-Blue
Movie
Office
sRGB
Low Blue Light OFF ∙Low Blue Light protects your eyes against blue light.
When enabled, Low Blue Light adjusts the screen color
temperature to a more yellow glow.
∙When Pro Mode is set to Anti-Blue, it is mandatory to
enable Low Blue Light.
∙This monitor is a Low Blue Light backlight monitor,
it would decrease the blue light emitted without
adjusting OSD function.
ON
HDCR OFF ∙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
ON
MPRT OFF ∙MPRT is available when the refresh rate is over 85Hz.
∙Activating MPRT will affect:
Affected Function Function Status
»Response Time
»Brightness Unable to select
»Adaptive-Sync
»HDCR
»PIP/PBP
Set to OFF
»Screen Size 1:1 Set to Auto
ON
Image Enhancement OFF ∙Image Enhancement enhances image edges to improve
their acutance.
Weak
Medium
Strong
Strongest

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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 0-5 ∙Sharpness improves clarity and details of
images.
Color Temperature Cool ∙Use Up or Down Button to select and preview
mode effects.
∙Press the OK Button to confirm and apply your
mode type.
Normal
Warm
Customization R (0-100)
G (0-100)
B (0-100)
Screen Size Auto ∙Users can adjust Screen Size in any mode, any
resolution and any screen refresh rate.
∙Activating Screen Size 1:1 will affect:
Affected Function Function Status
»MPRT
»Adaptive-Sync
»PIP/PBP
Set to OFF
4:3
16:9
1:1
Input Source
1st Level Menu 2nd Level Menu Description
HDMI™ 1 ∙Users can adjust Input Source in any mode.
HDMI™ 2
DP
Auto Scan OFF ∙Users can use the Navi Key to select Input Source at
below status:
• While “Auto Scan” is set to “OFF” with the monitor at
power saving mode;
• While “No Signal” message box is shown on the
monitor.
ON

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PIP/PBP
1st Level Menu 2nd/3rd Level Menu Description
OFF ∙PIP (Picture in Picture) allows users to
simultaneously display multiple video
sources on one screen. One program is
displayed on the full screen at the same
time as one or more other programs are
displayed in inset windows.
∙PBP (Picture by Picture) is a similar
feature that displays two input sources
side-by-side on the screen.
∙Display Switch allows users to switch
between primary and secondary input
sources.
∙If there is only one signal input, the Display
Switch and Audio Switch will be grayed out.
∙Activating PIP/PBP will affect:
Affected Function Function Status
»Response Time Unable to select
»MPRT
»Adaptive-Sync Set to OFF
»HDMI™ CEC Set to OFF &
unable to select
»PIP: Screen Size 1:1
»PBP: Screen Size
Set to Auto &
unable to select
PIP Source HDMI™ 1
HDMI™ 2
DP
PIP Size Small
Medium
Large
Location Left Top
Right Top
Left Bottom
Right Bottom
Display Switch
Audio Switch
PBP Source 1 HDMI™ 1
HDMI™ 2
DP
Source 2 HDMI™ 1
HDMI™ 2
DP
Display Switch
Audio Switch

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Navi Key
1st Level Menu 2nd Level Menu Description
Up
Down
Left
Right
OFF ∙All Navi Key items can be adjusted via OSD Menus.
Brightness
Game Mode
Screen Assistance
Alarm Clock
Input Source
PIP/PBP Mode
Refresh Rate
Info. On Screen
Night Vision
Settings
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.
∙Language is an independent setting. Users’ own
language setting will override the factory default.
When users set Reset to Yes, Language will not be
changed.
English
Français
Deutsch
Italiano
Español
한국어
日本語
Русский
Português
简体中文
Bahasa Indonesia
Türkçe
(More languages
coming soon)
Transparency 0~5 ∙Users can adjust Transparency in any mode.
OSD Time Out 5~30s ∙Users can adjust OSD Time Out in any mode.

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1st Level Menu 2nd Level Menu Description
RGB LED Red ∙RGB LED offers unique lighting effects for your
monitor.
Green
Blue
White
Breathing
Marquee
Rainbow
OFF
Power Button OFF ∙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. On Screen OFF ∙The information of the monitor status will be shown
on the right side of the screen.
ON
HDMI™ CEC OFF ∙HDMI™ CEC (Consumer Electronics Control)
supports Sony PlayStation®, Nintendo® Switch™,
Xbox Series X|S consoles and various audio-visual
devices that are CEC-capable.
∙If HDMI™ CEC is set to ON:
• The monitor will automatically power on when
the CEC device is turned on.
• The CEC device will enter power saving mode
when the monitor is turned off.
• When Sony PlayStation®, Nintendo® Switch™,
or Xbox Series X|S console is connected, Game
Mode and Pro Mode will be automatically set
to default modes and can be adjusted to users’
preferred modes later.
ON
Reset YES ∙Users can Reset and restore settings to original
OSD Default in any mode.
NO

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Specifications
Monitor MAG 274QRFW
Size 27 inch
Curvature Flat
Panel Type Rapid IPS
Resolution 2560x1440 (WQHD)
Aspect Ratio 16:9
Brightness ∙Typical SDR: 400 nits
∙Peak HDR: 400 nits
Contrast Ratio 1000:1
Refresh Rate 180Hz
Response Time ∙1ms (MPRT)
∙1ms (GTG)
I/O ∙Headphone Jack x 1
∙HDMI™ Connector x 2
∙DisplayPort x 1
View Angles 178°(H) , 178°(V)
DCI-P3*/ sRGB 95%/123%
Surface Treatment Anti-glare
Display Colors 1.07B (8 bits + FRC)
Monitor Power Options 19V 2.58A
External Power Supply 49W, 19V
Power Input 100~240Vac, 50~60Hz
Power Output 19V 2.58A
Adjustment (Height) 0 ~ 130mm
Adjustment (Tilt) -5° ~ 20°
Adjustment (Swivel) -45° ~ 45°
Adjustment (Pivot) -90° ~ 90°
Kensington Lock Yes
VESA Mounting Plate Type: 75 x 75 mm
Dimension (W x H x D)
613.5 x 402.1 x 196.5 mm
Weight Net 6.00 Kg
Gross 7.98 Kg

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* Based on CIE1976 test standards.
Monitor MAG 274QRFW
Environment Operating ∙Temperature: 0℃ to 40℃
∙Humidity: 20% to 90%, non-condensing
∙Altitude: 0 ~ 5000m
Storage ∙Temperature: -20℃ to 60℃
∙Humidity: 10% to 90%, non-condensing

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Preset Display Modes
⚠
Important
All information is subject to change without prior notice.
Standard Resolution HDMI™ DP
Full HD 1920x1080 @60Hz V V
QHD 2560x1440 @60Hz V V
@85Hz V V
@120Hz V V
@144Hz V
@165Hz V
@180Hz V
Video Timing
Resolution
720P V V
1080P @60Hz V V
@120Hz V V
2160P @30Hz V
@60Hz V
2560x1080P @60Hz V
@120Hz V
PBP Mode 1280x1440 @60Hz V V