MSI Optix Series User manual

Optix Series
LCD Monitor
Optix MPG341QR (3DB7)
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
G.I.......................................................................................................................... 10
Gaming.................................................................................................................. 12
Professional.......................................................................................................... 13
Image .................................................................................................................... 14
Input Source ......................................................................................................... 15
PIP/PBP ................................................................................................................ 16
Navi Key ................................................................................................................ 17
Setting................................................................................................................... 18
Specifications.............................................................................................................. 20
Preset Display Modes ................................................................................................ 22
Troubleshooting.......................................................................................................... 23
Safety Instructions...................................................................................................... 24
TÜV Rheinland Certification....................................................................................... 26
Regulatory Notices..................................................................................................... 27
Revision
V1.0, 2022/03

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 MPG341QR
Documentation Quick Start Guide
Accessories
Stand with Screw(s)
Stand Base with Screw(s)
Stand Cover with Screw(s)
Power Cord
Power Adapter
Mouse Bungee
Cables
HDMI Cable (Optional)
DisplayPort Cable (Optional)
USB Upstream Cable (for USB Type-B Upstream Port)
(Optional)
USB Type-C 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 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.
⚠
Important
∙ Remove the screws on the monitor groove if needed before installing the stand.
∙ 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.
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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.
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6Getting Started
Monitor Overview
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Getting Started
1Macro Key
To activate OSD Application.
2Microphone
3Light Sensor
4Power Button / Power 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.
5Cable Routing Hole
6Navi Key
7Kensington Lock
8Power Jack
9HDMI 2.0 Port
10 DisplayPort 1.4
11 USB Type-C Port
This port supports DisplayPort Alternate (DP Alt) Mode and up to 5V/3A
(15W) power delivery.
12 Headphone Jack
13 USB 2.0 Type-A Port
14 USB 3.2 Gen 1 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

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OSD Setup
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.
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 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
G.I.
1st Level Menu 2nd Level Menu Description
Auto
Brightness
Control
OFF ∙Through the internal Light Sensor
and AI (Artificial Intelligence)
algorithm, this function
detects the ambient light and
automatically sets the monitor to
optimal brightness for users.
∙When Auto Brightness Control
is set to Auto or Customize, the
Brightness of OSD will be grayed
out.
∙Customize allows users to adjust
the auto brightness curve.
∙HDCR and MPRT Sync will be set
to OFF while Auto or Customize is
selected.
Auto
Customize
Ambient RGB
Light
OFF ∙Through the internal RGB Sensor
and AI algorithm, this function
detects the ambient color
temperature and presents the
best light effects synced to the
environment.
∙The Color Temperature of OSD
will be grayed out while this
function is enabled.
ON

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OSD Menus
Sound Tune OFF ∙Through the internal digital array
microphone and AI algorithm,
this function enables Active Noise
Cancellation (ANC) technology.
∙For Sound Tune to properly
work, the computer needs to be
connected to the USB Upstream
port of the monitor.
ON
KVM Auto ∙Default is 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 ∙Default is OFF.
∙The center point will zoom in
when Optix Scope is enabled, user
can adjust the details through
the Scope Size and Scope Ratio
settings.
∙Screen Assisance and Optix Scope
can be enabled at the same time.
∙PIP/PBP, Adaptive Sync, and
MPRT Sync should set to OFF
while Optix Scope function is
enabled.
∙Screen Size 1:1 has to be set to
Auto while Optix Scope function is
enabled.
Medium
Large
Scope Ratio x1.5
x2
x4
OFF X
ON

12 OSD Menus
Gaming
1st Level Menu 2nd/3rd Level Menu Description
Game Mode User ∙All items can be adjusted by users.
∙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.
Response Time Normal ∙Users can adjust Response Time in
any mode.
∙Response Time will be grayed out
while MPRT Sync is enabled.
∙Response Time have to set to Fast
after MPRT Sync is disabled.
Fast
Fastest
MPRT Sync OFF ∙When MPRT Sync is enabled, HDCR
and Brightness cannot be enabled
and will be grayed out.
∙Response time will be grayed out
while MPRT Sync is enabled.
ON
Refresh Rate Location Left Top ∙Users can adjust Refresh Rate in any
mode.
∙Default Refresh Rate Location is
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

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OSD Menus
1st Level Menu 2nd/3rd Level Menu Description
Alarm Clock Location Left Top ∙Users can adjust Alarm Clock in any
mode.
∙After setting the time, press the OK
Button to activate the timer.
∙Default Alarm Clock Location is
Left Top. Users can select their own
location.
Right Top
Left
Bottom
Right
Bottom
Customize
OFF
15:00 00:01 ~
99:59
30:00
45:00
60:00
Adaptive-Sync OFF ∙Default is ON.
∙Adaptive-Sync prevents screen
tearing.
∙DisplayPort or HDMI default is OFF
and can be adjusted ON/OFF in any
mode, any resolution, any input
source and any screen refresh rate.
ON
Professional
1st Level Menu 2nd Level Menu Description
Pro Mode User ∙Default mode is User.
∙All items can be adjusted by users.
∙Use Up or Down Button to select and
preview mode effects.
∙Press the OK Button to confirm and apply
your mode type.
Anti-Blue
Movie
Office
sRGB
ECO

14 OSD Menus
1st Level Menu 2nd Level Menu Description
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.
∙Users can adjust Low Blue Light in any
mode.
∙When Pro Mode is set to Anti-Blue, it is
mandatory to enable Low Blue Light.
ON
HDCR OFF ∙Users can adjust HDCR in any mode.
∙HDCR enhances image quality by
increasing the contrast of images.
∙When HDCR is set to ON, Brightness will be
grayed out.
∙HDCR and MPRT Sync cannot be enabled
simultaneously.
ON
MPRT Sync OFF ∙When MPRT Sync is enabled, HDCR and
Brightness cannot be enabled and will be
grayed out.
∙Response time will be grayed out while
MPRT Sync is enabled.
ON
Image
Enhancement
OFF ∙Image Enhancement enhances image
edges to improve their acutance.
∙Users can adjust Image Enhancement in
any mode.
Weak
Medium
Strong
Strongest
Image
1st Level Menu 2nd/3rd Level Menu Description
Brightness 0-100 ∙Users can adjust Brightness in
User, RTS, RPG and Anti-Blue
mode.
∙Brightness will be grayed out
when MPRT Sync or HDCR are
enabled.
Contrast 0-100 ∙Users can adjust Contrast in any
mode.

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OSD Menus
1st Level Menu 2nd/3rd Level Menu Description
Sharpness 0-5 ∙Users can adjust Sharpness in
any mode.
∙Sharpness improves clarity and
details of images.
Color
Temperature
Cool ∙Color Temperature default is
Normal.
∙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.
∙Default is Auto.
4:3
16:9
21:9
1:1
Input Source
1st Level Menu 2nd Level Menu Description
HDMI1 ∙Users can adjust Input Source in any mode.
HDMI2
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

16 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.
∙PIP/PBP default is OFF.
∙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.
PIP Source HDMI1
HDMI2
DP
Type-C
PIP Size Small
Medium
Large
Location Left Top
Right Top
Left Bottom
Right
Bottom
Customize
Display
Switch
N/A
Audio
Switch
HDMI1
HDMI2
DP
Type-C
PBP Mode 1 N/A
Mode 2
Source 1 HDMI1
HDMI2
DP
Type-C
Source 2 HDMI1
HDMI2
DP
Type-C
Display
Switch
N/A
Audio
Switch
HDMI1
HDMI2
DP
Type-C

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OSD Menus
Navi Key
1st Level Menu 2nd Level Menu Description
Up/Down/Left/
Right
OFF ∙Up Button default is Game Mode.
∙Down Button default is Smart Crosshair.
∙Left Button default is KVM.
∙Right Button default is Input Source.
∙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

18 OSD Menus
Setting
1st Level Menu 2nd Level Menu Description
Language 繁體中文 ∙Language factory default is English.
∙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.
∙Default is ON.
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.
∙Users can enable or disable the Info. On
Screen. Default is OFF.
ON

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OSD Menus
1st Level Menu 2nd Level Menu Description
HDMI CEC OFF ∙Default is 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 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

20 Specifications
Specifications
Model Optix MPG341QR
Size 34 inch
Curvature Flat
Panel Type IPS
Resolution 3440 x 1440 @144Hz
Aspect Ratio 21:9
Brightness (nits) 550 (typ.)
Brightness: USB Type-C
Power Delivery
∙0~69%: 5V/3A
∙70~89%: 5V/3A
∙90~100%: 5V/3A
Contrast Ratio 1000:1
Refresh Rate 144Hz
Response Time 1ms (MPRT)
I/O
∙HDMI x2
∙DisplayPort x1
∙USB Type-C (DP Alt Mode) x1 (Up to 5V/3A power
delivery)
∙USB 2.0 Type-B x1 (for PC to Monitor)
∙USB 2.0 Type-A x2
∙Headphone Jack x1
View Angles 178°(H) , 178°(V)
DCI-P3*/ sRGB 91.5% / 122.5%
Surface Treatment Haze 25%, 3H
Display Colors 1.07B (8 bit + FRC)
Monitor Power Options 20V 6A
Power Adapter Specs Model: ADPC20120
Power Input 100~240Vac, 50~60Hz, 1.5A
Power Output 20V 6A