MSI Optix Series User manual

Optix Series
LCD Monitor
Optix MAG2732（3CB6）
Optix MAG273R2（3CB6）

2Contents
Contents
Getting Started.............................................................................................................. 3
Package Contents................................................................................................... 3
Installing the Monitor Stand................................................................................... 4
Adjusting the Monitor ............................................................................................. 6
Monitor Overview.................................................................................................... 7
Connecting the Monitor to PC ................................................................................ 9
OSD Setup ................................................................................................................... 10
Navi Key ................................................................................................................ 10
Hot Key.................................................................................................................. 10
OSD Menus.................................................................................................................. 11
Gaming.................................................................................................................. 11
Professional.......................................................................................................... 13
Image .................................................................................................................... 14
Input Source ......................................................................................................... 15
Navi Key ................................................................................................................ 15
Setting................................................................................................................... 16
Specifications.............................................................................................................. 18
Preset Display Modes ................................................................................................ 20
Troubleshooting.......................................................................................................... 21
Safety Instructions...................................................................................................... 22
TÜV Rheinland Certification....................................................................................... 24
Regulatory Notices..................................................................................................... 25
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 MAG2732（3CB6）
Optix MAG273R2（3CB6）
Documentation
Quick Start Guide
Registration Card
Warranty Card
MSI Reward Program Card
Accessories
Stand with Screw(s)
Stand Base with Screw(s)
Power Cord
Power Adapter
Cables
USB Upstream Cable (for USB Type B Upstream Port)
(Optional)
DisplayPort Cable (Optional)
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
⚠
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.
Optix MAG273R2
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.
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2
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Getting Started
Optix MAG2732
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. Align and push the stand cover towards the monitor groove until it locks in place.
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1
2
3

6Getting 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.
Optix MAG2732
-5
O
20
O
Optix MAG273R2
130mm
-5
O
20
O

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Getting Started
Monitor Overview
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3 4
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10 115 8 10

8Getting Started
1Power Button
2Navi Key
3Cable Routing Hole
4Macro Key
To activate OSD Application.
5Kensington Lock
6Power Jack
7USB 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
8USB 2.0 Type A Port
9DisplayPort
10 HDMI 2.0 Port
11 Headphone Jack

9
Getting 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

10 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 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.

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OSD Menus
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 is enabled.
∙Response Time has to be set to Fast
after MPRT is disabled.
Fast
Fastest

12 OSD Menus
1st Level Menu 2nd/3rd Level Menu Description
MPRT OFF ∙Default is 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 ∙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
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
Screen
Assistance
None ∙Users can adjust Screen Assistance
in any mode.
∙Screen Assistance default is None.
Icon
Position
Reset

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OSD Menus
1st Level Menu 2nd/3rd Level Menu Description
Adaptive-Sync OFF ∙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.
∙MPRT will be disabled if Adaptive-
Sync is enabled.
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
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 cannot be enabled
simultaneously.
ON
MPRT OFF ∙Default is 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

14 OSD Menus
1st Level Menu 2nd Level Menu Description
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 or HDCR are
enabled.
Contrast 0-100 ∙Users can adjust Contrast in any
mode.
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

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OSD Menus
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
Navi Key
1st Level Menu 2nd Level Menu Description
Up / Down / Left
/ Right
OFF ∙Up Button default is Game Mode.
∙Down Button default is Screen Assistance.
∙Left Button default is Alarm Clock.
∙Right Button default is Input Source.
∙All Navi Key items can be adjusted via
OSD Menus.
Brightness
Game Mode
Screen
Assistance
Alarm Clock
Input Source
Refresh Rate
Information on
Screen
Night Vision

16 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.
Information 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
Information on Screen. Default is OFF.
ON

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OSD Menus
1st Level Menu 2nd Level Menu Description
ECO Mode OFF ∙ECO Mode adjusts the monitor backlight to
improve energy efficiency.
∙When ECO Mode is set to ON:
• Brightness curve will be adjusted.
• Game Mode, Pro Mode, HDCR and MPRT
will be grayed out.
∙When ECO Mode is set to OFF:
• A warning message will be shown on the
screen.
• Users can set Brightness to higher
value.
ON
Reset YES ∙Users can Reset and restore settings to
original OSD Default in any mode.
NO

18 Specifications
Specifications
Model Optix MAG2732 Optix MAG273R2
Size 27 inch
Panel Type Flat
Panel Type VA
Resolution 1920 x 1080 @165Hz
Aspect Ratio 16:9
Brightness (nits) 250 (typ.)
Contrast Ratio 1000:1
Refresh Rate 165Hz
Response Time 1ms (MPRT)
Input Interface ∙HDMI x2
∙DP 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 97% / 126%
Surface Treatment Anti-glare
Display Colors 1.07B (8 bit +FRC)
Power Adapter Specs Model: ADS-65HI-12N-1 12048E
Power Input 100~240Vac, 50~60Hz, 1.5A
Power Output 12.0V 4A
Adjustment (Tilt) -5° ~ 20°
Adjustment (Height) NA 0 ~ 130mm
Kensington Lock Yes

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Specifications
* Based on CIE1976 test standards.
Model Optix MAG2732 Optix MAG273R2
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) 616.8 x 447 x 228.63mm 616.8 x 551.4 x 266.5mm
Weight 5.15 Kg (net)
7.57 Kg (gross)
6.14 Kg (net)
8.56 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

20 Preset Display Modes
Preset Display Modes
Standard Resolution Optix MAG2732/ Optix MAG273R2
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
@120Hz V V
@144Hz V V
@165Hz V V
Video
Timing
Resolution
480P V V
576P V V
720P V V
1080P V V
1080P @120Hz V V