MSI Optix Series User manual

Optix Series
LCD Monitor
Optix MPG321UR-QD (3DC0)
Optix MPG321QRF-QD (3DB8)
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 .............................................................................. 10
OSD Setup ................................................................................................................... 11
Navi Key ................................................................................................................ 11
Hot Key.................................................................................................................. 11
OSD Menus.................................................................................................................. 12
G.I.......................................................................................................................... 12
Gaming.................................................................................................................. 14
Professional.......................................................................................................... 16
Image .................................................................................................................... 17
Input Source ......................................................................................................... 17
PIP/PBP ................................................................................................................ 18
Navi Key ................................................................................................................ 19
Setting................................................................................................................... 20
Specifications.............................................................................................................. 22
Preset Display Modes ................................................................................................ 24
Troubleshooting.......................................................................................................... 27
Safety Instructions...................................................................................................... 28
TÜV Rheinland Certification....................................................................................... 30
Regulatory Notices..................................................................................................... 31
Revision
V1.0, 2021/09

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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 MPG321UR-QD
Optix MPG321QRF-QD
Documentation Quick Start Guide
Registration Card
Accessories
Stand with Screw(s)
Stand Base with Screw(s)
Screw(s) for Wall Mount Bracket(s)
Power Cord
Mouse Bungee (Optional)
Cables
HDMI Cable (Optional)
DisplayPort Cable (Optional)
USB Type-C Cable (Optional)
Y-Type Audio Cable (for audio jacks on the monitor)
(Optional)
USB Upstream Cable (for USB Type-B Upstream Port)
(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.

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.
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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.
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Getting Started
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.
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Monitor Overview
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8Getting Started
1Macro Key
To activate OSD Application.
2Microphone
3Light Sensor
4Power Button
5Cable Routing Hole
6Navi Key
7Kensington Lock
8Power Jack
9USB 2.0 Type-A Port
10 Microphone Jack
11 Headphone Jack
12 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
13 HDMI Port
14 DisplayPort
15 USB Type-C Port
This port supports DisplayPort Alternate (DP Alt) Mode and up to 5V/3A
power delivery.

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Getting Started
16 Combo Audio Jack
17 USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A Port
18 USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-B Upstream Port
For USB Upstream Cable.
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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

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.
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C
B

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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 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
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Important
When receiving HDR signals, Night Vision, MPRT Sync, Low Blue Light, HDCR,
Brightness, Contrast, Color Temperature, Optix Scope, Auto Brightness Control,
Ambient RGB Light and PIP/PBP will be grayed out.
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

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OSD Menus
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
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 ∙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

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Optix Scope Scope Size Small ∙The center point will zoom in
when Optix Scope is enabled, user
can adjust the details through
the Scope Size and Scope Ratio
settings.
∙Smart Crosshair and Optix Scope
can be enabled at the same time.
∙PIP/PBP, Adaptive Sync, and
MPRT Sync will be set to OFF
while Optix Scope function is
enabled.
∙Screen Size 1:1 will be set to Auto
while Optix Scope function is
enabled.
Medium
Large
Scope Ratio x1.5
x2
x4
OFF
ON
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.
Response Time Normal ∙Users can adjust Response Time in
any mode.
∙Response Time will be grayed out
while MPRT Sync is enabled.
Fast
Fastest

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OSD Menus
1st Level Menu 2nd/3rd Level Menu Description
MPRT Sync OFF ∙When MPRT Sync is enabled,
Brightness cannot be enabled and
will be grayed out.
∙HDCR and MPRT Sync cannot be
enabled simultaneously.
∙Response time will be grayed out
while MPRT Sync is enabled.
∙MPRT Sync is available when the
refresh rate is over 85Hz.
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
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
Customize
OFF
15:00 00:01 ~
99:59
30:00
45:00
60:00
Adaptive-Sync OFF ∙Adaptive-Sync prevents screen
tearing.
ON

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Professional
1st Level Menu 2nd Level Menu Description
Pro Mode User ∙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
Adobe RGB
Display P3
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 Sync cannot be enabled
simultaneously.
ON
MPRT Sync OFF ∙When MPRT Sync is enabled, Brightness
cannot be enabled and will be grayed out.
∙HDCR and MPRT Sync cannot be enabled
simultaneously.
∙Response time will be grayed out while
MPRT Sync is enabled.
∙MPRT Sync is available when the refresh
rate is over 85Hz.
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 Sync 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.
∙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.
4:3
16:9
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

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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.
∙Users can adjust the ratio of
window division by switching
mode 1/ 2/ 3.
∙Mode 3 is only for Optix
MPG321UR-QD.
PIP Source HDMI1
HDMI2
DP
Type-C
PIP Size Small
Medium
Large
Location Left Top
Right Top
Left Bottom
Right
Bottom
Customize
Display
Switch
X
Audio
Switch
X
PBP Mode 1 X
Mode 2
Mode 3
Source 1 HDMI1
HDMI2
DP
Type-C
Source 2 HDMI1
HDMI2
DP
Type-C
Display
Switch
X
Audio
Switch
X

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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
Smart Crosshair
Alarm Clock
Input Source
PIP/PBP Mode
Refresh Rate
Info. On Screen
Night Vision
Optix Scope
KVM

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Setting
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.
Audio Source Analog ∙Make sure the audio cable is well
connected between monitor and computer
before selecting Analog Source.
Digital
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.