MSI MPG 271QRX QD-OLED (3CD7) User manual

MPG Series
OLED Monitor
MPG 271QRX QD-OLED (3CD7)
MPG 321URX QD-OLED (3DD2)
User Guide

2Contents
Contents
Getting Started.............................................................................................................. 3
Package Contents................................................................................................... 3
Installing the Monitor Stand................................................................................... 4
Adjusting the Monitor ............................................................................................. 5
Monitor Overview.................................................................................................... 7
Connecting the Monitor to PC .............................................................................. 10
OSD Setup ................................................................................................................... 11
Navi Key ................................................................................................................ 11
Hot Key.................................................................................................................. 11
OSD Menus.................................................................................................................. 12
G.I.......................................................................................................................... 13
Gaming.................................................................................................................. 14
Professional.......................................................................................................... 15
Image .................................................................................................................... 16
Input Source ......................................................................................................... 16
PIP/PBP ................................................................................................................ 17
Navi Key ................................................................................................................ 18
Setting................................................................................................................... 18
MSI OLED Care ..................................................................................................... 19
Specifications.............................................................................................................. 22
Preset Display Modes ................................................................................................ 24
Troubleshooting.......................................................................................................... 28
Safety Instructions...................................................................................................... 29
TÜV Rheinland Certification....................................................................................... 31
Regulatory Notices..................................................................................................... 32
Revision
V1.0, 2023/12

3
Getting Started
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 271QRX QD-OLED
MPG 321URX QD-OLED
Documentation Quick Start Guide
Accessories
Stand
Stand Base with Screw(s)
Screw(s) for Wall Mount Bracket(s)
Power Cord
Cables Ultra High Speed HDMI™ Cable (Optional)
⚠
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.

4Getting Started
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 screws to secure the base.
4. Make sure the stand assembly is properly installed before setting the monitor
upright.
1
2
3
⚠
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.

5
Getting Started
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.
MPG 271QRX QD-OLED
-5° 20°
30° 30°
90° 90°
110 mm

6Getting Started
MPG 321URX QD-OLED
-5° 15°
30° 30°
10° 10°
110 mm

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Getting Started
Monitor Overview
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8Getting Started
1Cable Routing Hole
2Macro Key
To activate OSD Application.
3Navi Key
4Power Button
5Kensington Lock
6Headphone Jack
7HDMI™ Connector
(MPG 271QRX QD-OLED)
Supports HDMI™ CEC, 2560x1440@360Hz as specified in HDMI™ 2.1.
(MPG 321URX QD-OLED)
Supports HDMI™ CEC, 3840x2160@240Hz as specified in HDMI™ 2.1.
8HDMI™ Connector
(MPG 271QRX QD-OLED)
Supports 2560x1440@360Hz as specified in HDMI™ 2.1.
(MPG 321URX QD-OLED)
Supports 3840x2160@240Hz as specified in HDMI™ 2.1.
9DisplayPort
(MPG 271QRX QD-OLED)
Supports 2560x1440@360Hz as specified in DisplayPort 1.4.
(MPG 321URX QD-OLED)
Supports 3840x2160@240Hz as specified in DisplayPort 1.4.
10 USB Type-C Port
This port supports DisplayPort Alternate
(DP Alt) Mode and up to 20V/4.5A (90W)
power delivery.
⚠
Important
Your USB-C signal source and cable must
support DisplayPort Alternate Mode to
enable video output to the monitor.
USB Type-C
Power Delivery
5V / 3A (15W)
9V / 3A (27W)
12V / 3A (36W)
15V / 3A (45W)
20V / 3.25A (65W)
20V / 4.5A (90W)

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Getting Started
11 USB 2.0 Type-B Upstream Port
For USB Upstream Cable.
⚠
Important
Check the package for USB Upstream
Cable and connect it to the PC and monitor.
Once this cable is connected, the USB
Type-A Downstream Ports on the monitor
will be ready for use.
To PC
To Monitor
12 USB 2.0 Type-A Port
13 Power Jack
14 Ventilator
The ventilator on the enclosure is used for air convection and to prevent the
equipment from overheating. Do not cover the ventilator. Please remove
the protective film.

10 Getting Started
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. Turn on the monitor. (Figure C)
6. Power on the computer and the monitor will auto detect the signal source.
A
B
C

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OSD Setup
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:
∙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.

12 OSD Menus
OSD Menus
MPG 271QRX QD-OLED
MPG 321URX QD-OLED
⚠
Important
The following settings will be grayed out when HDR signals are received:
∙ Night Vision
∙ Low Blue Light
∙ Brightness
∙ Contrast
∙ Color Temperature
∙ Optix Scope
∙ PIP/PBP
∙ A.I. Vision

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OSD Menus
G.I.
1st Level Menu 2nd/3rd Level Menu Description
KVM Auto ∙Auto allows the monitor to automatically
switch between USB input sources, such as
keyboards, mice or other USB devices.
∙Users can also designate Upstream port or
USB Type-C as the only USB signal source.
Upstream
Type C
Smart Crosshair Icon None ∙Through AI algorithm, this function
enhances the visibility of in-game crosshair.
∙Users can select the color and position of
the crosshair.
Color White
Red
Auto
Position
Reset
Optix Scope Scope Size Small ∙The center point will zoom in when Optix
Scope is enabled.
∙Smart Crosshair and Optix Scope can be
enabled at the same time.
∙Activating Optix Scope will affect:
Affected Function Function Status
»Adaptive-Sync
»PIP/PBP
Set to OFF
»Screen Size 1:1 Set to Auto
Medium
Large
Scope
Ratio
x1.5
x2
x3 (for MPG
271QRX QD-OLED)
x4 (for MPG
321URX QD-OLED)
OFF
ON

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Gaming
1st Level Menu 2nd/3rd Level Menu Description
Game Mode Premium Color ∙Use Up or Down Button to select and preview
mode effects.
∙Press the OK Button to confirm and apply your
mode type.
User
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 Unable to select
ON
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

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OSD Menus
1st Level Menu 2nd/3rd Level Menu Description
Adaptive-Sync OFF ∙Adaptive-Sync prevents screen tearing.
∙Activating Adaptive-Sync will affect:
Affected Function Function Status
»Screen Size 1:1 Set to Auto
»PIP/PBP
»Optix Scope Set to OFF
ON
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.
∙The default setting “Eco” mode meets the
requirements of TÜV Rheinland’s “Low Blue Light”
standard.
∙Activating sRGB, Adobe RGB, and Display P3 will affect:
Affected Function Function Status
»Color Temperature
»Low Blue Light
»Contrast
Unable to select
User
Anti-Blue
Movie
Office
sRGB
Adobe RGB
Display P3
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 monitor which will
decrease the blue light emitted without adjusting the
OSD settings.
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.
∙Users can adjust Color Temperature in
Customization mode.
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 will affect:
Affected Function Function Status
»Adaptive-Sync
»Optix Scope
»PIP/PBP
Set to OFF
4:3
16:9
16:10
1:1
DisplayHDR True Black 400 ∙Users can set the DisplayHDR to True Black 400
or Peak 1000 nits.
Peak 1000 nits
Input Source
1st Level Menu 2nd Level Menu Description
HDMI™ 1 ∙Users can adjust Input Source in any mode.
HDMI™ 2
DP
Type C
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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OSD Menus
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.
∙Users can adjust the ratio of window division by
switching mode 1/ 2.
∙Activating PIP/PBP will affect:
Affected Function Function Status
»Adaptive-Sync
»Optix Scope
»HDMI™ CEC
Set to OFF
»PIP: Screen Size 1:1
»PBP: Screen Size
4:3/ 16:9/ 1:1
Set to Auto
»DisplayHDR Unable to select
PIP Source HDMI™ 1
HDMI™ 2
DP
Type C
PIP Size Small
Medium
Large
Location Left Top
Right Top
Left Bottom
Right Bottom
Customize
Display Switch
Audio Switch
PBP Mode 1
Mode 2
Customize
Source 1 HDMI™ 1
HDMI™ 2
DP
Type C
Source 2 HDMI™ 1
HDMI™ 2
DP
Type C
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
Smart Crosshair
Alarm Clock
Input Source
PIP/PBP Mode
Refresh Rate
Info. On Screen
Night Vision
Optix Scope
KVM
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.
RGB LED OFF ∙Users can adjust RGB LED to ON or OFF.
MSI - Mystic Light
RGB Brightness

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OSD Menus
1st Level Menu 2nd Level Menu Description
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
Type C PD Charge OFF ∙This function enables users to charge their
devices through a USB Type-C connector.
ON
Reset YES ∙Users can Reset and restore settings to
original OSD Default in any mode.
NO
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
screen burn-in or image retention.
Normal
Fast
Panel Protect ∙To maintain panel image quality, panel protect
(short time) function will automatically activate
when monitor using over 4 hours.
∙This protect function may take several minutes
to complete.
∙The power indicator will blink orange color until
process done.
∙During process executing, please do not unplug
the power cord from monitor.
∙During process executing, press power button
again to cancel this function.

20 OSD Menus
1st Level Menu 2nd/3rd Level Menu Description
Protect Notice Auto ∙When set to Auto, Protect Notice will pop up
when the panel exceeds 4 hours of cumulative
usage.
∙When set to Usage 16 hrs, Protect Notice will
pop up when the panel exceeds 16 hours of
cumulative usage.
∙When Panel Protect is interrupted, Protect
Notice will pop up upon next power-up.
Usage 16 hrs
Static Screen
Detection
OFF ∙If Static Screen Detection is set to ON:
• When detecting static visuals over long
periods of time, the monitor reduces
brightness to prevent screen burn-in.
• Once detecting moving visuals, the monitor
restores its previous brightness setting.
ON
Starting in 50 Sec ∙Starting in detects the time a static image
remains on the screen.
100 Sec
Time
required
120 Sec ∙Time required specifies the time for brightness
reduction after detecting a static image for
50/100 seconds.
∙The brightness reduction level depends on the
setting of Reducing Level.
240 Sec
Reducing
Level
1-7 ∙Users can select a level for brightness
reduction.
∙Reducing effect depends on Brightness/
DisplayHDR setting.
Multi Logo
Detection
OFF ∙This function helps prevent image sticking
phenomenon. When set to ON, brightness
reduction of multi logo areas will kick in if logos
are detected.
ON
Reducing
Level
1-2 ∙Users can select a level for brightness
reduction.
• 1 : 10% redcution
• 2 : 20% reduction
∙Reducing effect depends on Brightness/
DisplayHDR setting.
Taskbar Detection OFF ∙This function helps prevent image sticking
phenomenon. When set to ON, brightness
reduction of taskbar areas will kick in if
taskbars are detected.
ON
Reducing
Level
1-3 ∙Users can select a level for brightness
reduction.
• 1 : 10% redcution
• 2 : 15% reduction
• 3 : 20% reduction
∙Reducing effect depends on Brightness/
DisplayHDR setting.