MSI Optix MAG245R2 User manual

Optix Series
LCD Monitor
Optix MAG245R2 (3BA4)
Optix MAG275R2 (3CB5)
User Guide

2Contents
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.................................................................................................................. 10
Professional.......................................................................................................... 12
Image .................................................................................................................... 13
Input Source ......................................................................................................... 13
Navi Key ................................................................................................................ 14
Setting................................................................................................................... 14
Specifications.............................................................................................................. 16
Preset Display Modes ................................................................................................ 18
Troubleshooting.......................................................................................................... 19
Safety Instructions...................................................................................................... 20
TÜV Rheinland Certification....................................................................................... 22
Regulatory Notices..................................................................................................... 23
Revision
V1.0, 2021/12

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 Optix MAG245R2
Optix MAG275R2
Documentation Quick Start Guide
Registration Card
Accessories
Stand with Screw(s)
Stand Base with Screw(s)
Screw(s) for Wall Mount Bracket
Power Adapter & Power Cord
Cables
DisplayPort Cable (Optional)
USB Upstream Cable (for USB Type-B Upstream Port)
(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 foam packaging. Align the stand to the monitor
groove.
2. Tighten the stand with screws.
3. Connect the stand base to the stand and tighten the screw to secure the stand
base.
4. Make sure the stand assembly is properly installed before setting the monitor
upright.
⚠
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.
1
2
3

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.
130mm
-5
O
20
O
45 O
90
O
90
O
45 O

6Getting Started
Monitor Overview
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Getting Started
1Power Button
2Navi Key
3Cable Routing Hole
4Kensington Lock
5Power Jack
6HDMI Port
7DisplayPort
8Headphone Jack
9USB 2.0 Type A Port
10 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

8Getting Started
Connecting the Monitor to PC
1. Turn off your computer.
2. Connect the video cable from the monitor to your computer.
3. Assemble the monitor power adapter & power cord. (Figure A)
4. Connect the power adapter 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

9
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
Middle:
∙launching the On-Screen Display (OSD)
∙entering submenus
∙confirming a selection or setting
Hot Key
∙Users may enter into Game Mode, Screen Assistance, Alarm Clock and Input Source
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.

10 OSD Menus
OSD Menus
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 Middle 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.
Response Time Normal ∙Response Time will be grayed out
while MPRT is enabled.
∙Response Time has to be set to Fast
after MPRT is disabled.
Fast
Fastest

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OSD Menus
1st Level Menu 2nd/3rd Level Menu Description
MPRT OFF ∙MPRT (Motion Picture Response
Time) can be enabled only at Screen
Refresh Rate of 85Hz or higher.
∙When MPRT is enabled, Panel
Response Time must meet 1ms
MPRT.
ON
Refresh Rate Location Left Top ∙Location is adjustable in OSD Menu.
Press the Middle 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
OFF
ON
Alarm Clock Location Left Top ∙After setting the time, press the
Middle 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
OFF
15:00 00:01 ~
99:59
30:00
45:00
60:00
Screen
Assistance
None ∙Users can adjust Screen Assistance
in any mode.

12 OSD Menus
1st Level Menu 2nd/3rd Level Menu Description
Adaptive-Sync OFF ∙Adaptive-Sync prevents screen
tearing.
∙MPRT will be disabled if Adaptive-
Sync is enabled.
ON
Professional
1st Level Menu 2nd Level Menu Description
Pro Mode User ∙Use Up or Down Button to select and
preview mode effects.
∙Press the Middle Button to confirm and
apply your mode type.
Anti-Blue
Movie
Office
sRGB
Eco
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.
ON
HDCR OFF ∙HDCR enhances image quality by
increasing the contrast of images.
∙When HDCR is set to ON, Brightness will be
grayed out.
∙HDCR and MPRT cannot be enabled
simultaneously.
ON
MPRT OFF ∙MPRT (Motion Picture Response Time) can
be enabled only at Screen Refresh Rate of
85Hz or higher.
∙When MPRT is enabled, Panel Response
Time must meet 1ms MPRT.
ON
Image
Enhancement
OFF ∙Image Enhancement enhances image
edges to improve their acutance.
Weak
Medium
Strong
Strongest

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OSD Menus
Image
1st Level Menu 2nd/3rd Level Menu Description
Brightness 0-100 ∙Properly adjust Brightness
according to the surrounding
lighting.
∙Brightness will be grayed
out when MPRT or HDCR are
enabled.
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 Middle 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.
4:3
16:9
Input Source
1st Level Menu 2nd Level Menu Description
HDMI1 ∙Users can adjust Input Source in any mode.
HDMI2
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

14 OSD Menus
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
Refresh Rate
Info. On Screen
Night Vision
Setting
1st Level Menu 2nd Level Menu Description
Language 繁體中文 ∙Users have to press the Middle 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)

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OSD Menus
1st Level Menu 2nd Level Menu Description
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.
ON
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
DP
OverClocking
OFF ∙To achieve maximum resolution of
1920x1080 @170Hz, users have to set DP
OverClocking to ON.
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 and Pro Mode will be
automatically set to User mode (Default)
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

16 Specifications
Specifications
Monitor Optix MAG245R2 Optix MAG275R2
Size 23.8 inch 27 inch
Panel Type IPS
Resolution 1920x1080 (FHD)
Aspect Ratio 16:9
Brightness (nits) 250 (typ.)
Contrast Ratio 1000:1
Refresh Rate 170Hz (Default: 165Hz)
Response Time ∙4ms (GTG)
∙1ms (MPRT)
Input Interface ∙HDMI Port x2
∙DisplayPort x1
I/O ∙Headphone Jack x1
∙USB 2.0 Type B x 1 (for PC to Monitor)
∙USB 2.0 Type A x 2
View Angles 178°(H) , 178°(V)
DCI-P3*/ sRGB 82% / 103% 94% / 123%
Surface Treatment Anti-glare
Display Colors 16.7M (6 bit + FRC)
Monitor Power Options 20V 2.25A
Power Adapter Specs Model: ADPC2045
Power Input 100~240Vac, 50~60Hz, 1.5A
Power Output 20V 2.25A
Adjustment (Tilt) -5° ~ 20°
Adjustment (Height) 0 ~ 130mm
Adjustment (Swivel) -45° ~ 45°
Adjustment (Pivot) -90° ~ 90°
Kensington Lock Yes

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Specifications
* Based on CIE1976 test standards.
Monitor Optix MAG245R2 Optix MAG275R2
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 H x D) 540.3 x 385.8 x 233.7 mm 612.5 x 405.6 x 233.7 mm
Weight 5.7 Kg (Net)
7.6 Kg (Gross)
6.3 Kg (Net)
8.4 Kg (Gross)
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

18 Preset Display Modes
Preset Display Modes
Standard Resolution HDMI DP
VGA 640x480 @60Hz V V
@67Hz V V
@72Hz V V
@75Hz V V
Dos-Mode 720x480 @60Hz V V
720x576 @50Hz V V
SVGA 800x600 @56Hz V V
@60Hz V V
@72Hz V V
@75Hz V V
XGA 1024x768 @60Hz V V
@70Hz V V
@75Hz V V
SXGA 1280x1024 @60Hz V V
@75Hz V V
WXGA+ 1440x900 @60Hz V V
WSXGA+ 1680x1050 @60Hz V V
Full HD 1920x1080 @60Hz V V
@85Hz V V
@100Hz X X
@120Hz X X
@144Hz V V
@165Hz X V
@170Hz X V*
Mode Video Timing
Resolution HDMI DP
480P 640x480P @60Hz X X
720x480P X X
1440x480P X X
576P 720x576P @50Hz X X
1440x576P X X
720P 1280x720P @50Hz V V
1080P 1920x1080P @60Hz V V
@120Hz V V
* Users have to set DP OverClocking to ON.

19
Troubleshooting
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.
•Check if the monitor signal cable is properly connected.
•The computer may be in Standby mode. Press any key to activate the monitor.
The screen image is not properly sized or centered.
•Refer to Preset Display Modes to set the computer to a setting suitable for the
monitor to display.
No Plug & Play.
•Check if the monitor power cable is properly connected.
•Check if the monitor signal cable is properly connected.
•Check if the computer and graphics card are Plug & Play compatible.
The icons, font or screen are fuzzy, blurry or have color problems.
•Avoid using any video extension cables.
•Adjust brightness and contrast.
•Adjust RGB color or tune color temperature.
•Check if the monitor signal cable is properly connected.
•Check for bent pins on the signal cable connector.
The monitor starts flickering or shows waves.
•Change the refresh rate to match the capabilities of your monitor.
•Update your graphics card drivers.
•Keep the monitor away from electrical devices that may cause electromagnetic
interference (EMI).

20 Safety Instructions
Safety Instructions
∙Read the safety instructions carefully and thoroughly.
∙All cautions and warnings on the device or User Guide should be noted.
∙Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.
Power
∙Make sure that the power voltage is within its safety range and has been adjusted
properly to the value of 100~240V before connecting the device to the power outlet.
∙If the power cord comes with a 3-pin plug, do not disable the protective earth pin
from the plug. The device must be connected to an earthed mains socket-outlet.
∙Please confirm the power distribution system in the installation site shall provide
the circuit breaker rated 120/240V, 20A (maximum).
∙Always disconnect the power cord or switch the wall socket off if the device would be
left unused for a certain time to achieve zero energy consumption.
∙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.
Battery
Please take special precautions if this device comes with a battery.
∙Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or
equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.
∙Avoid disposal of a battery into fire or a hot oven, or mechanically crushing or cutting
of a battery, which can result in an explosion.
∙Avoid leaving a battery in an extremely high temperature or extremely low air
pressure environment that can result in an explosion or the leakage of flammable
liquid or gas.
∙Do not ingest battery. If the coin/button cell battery is swallowed, it can cause
severe internal burns and can lead to death. Keep new and used batteries away from
children.
European Union:
Batteries, battery packs, and accumulators should not be disposed of as
unsorted household waste. Please use the public collection system to
return, recycle, or treat them in compliance with the local regulations.
Taiwan:
廢電池請回收
For better environmental protection, waste batteries should be collected
separately for recycling or special disposal.