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Contents Getting Started...3 Package Contents...3 Installing the Monitor Stand 4 Adjusting the Monitor 8 Monitor Overview...9 Connecting the Monitor to PC 14 OSD Setup...17 Navi Key...17 Hot Key...19 OSD Menus...20 Gaming...21 Professional...23 Image...24 Input Source...25 Navi Key...25 Setting...26 Specifications...27 Preset Display Modes 29 Troubleshooting...31 Safety Instructions...32 TÜV Rheinland Certification 34 Regulatory Notices...35 Revision V1.1, 2023/06 2 Contents
Contents Getting Started...3 Package Contents...3 Installing the Monitor Stand 4 Adjusting the Monitor 8 Monitor Overview...9 Connecting the Monitor to PC 14 OSD Setup...17 Navi Key...17 Hot Key...19 OSD Menus...20 Gaming...21 Professional...23 Image...24 Input Source...25 Navi Key...25 Setting...26 Specifications...27 Preset Display Modes 29 Troubleshooting...31 Safety Instructions...32 TÜV Rheinland Certification 34 Regulatory Notices...35 Revision V1.1, 2023/06 2 Contents
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... Monitor G27C5 E2 G27C6 E2 G27C6P E2 G27CQ5 Documentation Quick Start Guide Stand with Screw(s) Stand Base with Screw(s) Accessories Stand Cover Screw(s) for Wall Mount Bracket(s) (for G27C6 E2/ G27C6P E2) Power Cord External Power Supply Cables HDMI™ Cable (Optional) DisplayPort 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...
... Monitor G27C5 E2 G27C6 E2 G27C6P E2 G27CQ5 Documentation Quick Start Guide Stand with Screw(s) Stand Base with Screw(s) Accessories Stand Cover Screw(s) for Wall Mount Bracket(s) (for G27C6 E2/ G27C6P E2) Power Cord External Power Supply Cables HDMI™ Cable (Optional) DisplayPort 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...
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Connect the base to the stand and tighten the screw to the monitor groove. Align the stand to secure the base. 3. Make sure the stand assembly is properly installed before setting the monitor upright. Tighten the stand with screws. 2. Align and push the stand cover towards the monitor groove until it locks in its protective foam packaging. G27C5 E2/ G27CQ5 1 2 4 Getting Started Leave the monitor in place. 4. Installing the Monitor Stand 1.
Connect the base to the stand and tighten the screw to the monitor groove. Align the stand to secure the base. 3. Make sure the stand assembly is properly installed before setting the monitor upright. Tighten the stand with screws. 2. Align and push the stand cover towards the monitor groove until it locks in its protective foam packaging. G27C5 E2/ G27CQ5 1 2 4 Getting Started Leave the monitor in place. 4. Installing the Monitor Stand 1.
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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. G27C5 E2/ G27C6 E2/ G27CQ5 -5 O 20O G27C6P E2 -5 O 20O 130mm 8 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. G27C5 E2/ G27C6 E2/ G27CQ5 -5 O 20O G27C6P E2 -5 O 20O 130mm 8 Getting Started
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Assemble the external power supply & power cord. (Figure A) 4. Plug the power cord into the electrical outlet. (Figure C) 6. Power on the monitor. (Figure D) 7. G27C5 E2/ G27CQ5 B D C A 14 Getting Started Connect the external power supply to PC 1. Turn off your computer. 3. Connecting the Monitor to the monitor power jack. (Figure B) 5. Connect the video cable from the monitor to your computer. 2. Turn on the computer and the monitor will auto detect the signal source.
Assemble the external power supply & power cord. (Figure A) 4. Plug the power cord into the electrical outlet. (Figure C) 6. Power on the monitor. (Figure D) 7. G27C5 E2/ G27CQ5 B D C A 14 Getting Started Connect the external power supply to PC 1. Turn off your computer. 3. Connecting the Monitor to the monitor power jack. (Figure B) 5. Connect the video cable from the monitor to your computer. 2. Turn on the computer and the monitor will auto detect the signal source.
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... optimizes background brightness and is over 85Hz. 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. Location Left Top Right Top Left Bottom Right Bottom Customize (for FPS games. Strongest A.I. OFF ON OSD Menus 21 Gaming 1st Level Menu Game Mode Night Vision Response Time MPRT Refresh Rate...
... optimizes background brightness and is over 85Hz. 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. Location Left Top Right Top Left Bottom Right Bottom Customize (for FPS games. Strongest A.I. OFF ON OSD Menus 21 Gaming 1st Level Menu Game Mode Night Vision Response Time MPRT Refresh Rate...
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Color White Red Auto Position Reset 22 OSD Menus Smart Crosshair Icon (for G27CQ5) None ∙ Through AI algorithm, this function enhances the visibility of the crosshair. 1st Level Menu Alarm Clock Screen Assistance (for G27C5 E2/ G27C6 E2/ G27C6P E2) 2nd/3rd Level Menu Description Location Left Top Right Top Left Bottom Right Bottom ∙ After setting the time, press the OK Button to activate the...
Color White Red Auto Position Reset 22 OSD Menus Smart Crosshair Icon (for G27CQ5) None ∙ Through AI algorithm, this function enhances the visibility of the crosshair. 1st Level Menu Alarm Clock Screen Assistance (for G27C5 E2/ G27C6 E2/ G27C6P E2) 2nd/3rd Level Menu Description Location Left Top Right Top Left Bottom Right Bottom ∙ After setting the time, press the OK Button to activate the...
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... Menu Adaptive-Sync 2nd/3rd Level Menu OFF ON Description ∙ Adaptive-Sync prevents screen tearing. 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. ∙ HDCR enhances image quality by increasing the contrast of images. ∙ When HDCR is set to confirm and apply your mode type. ∙ Low Blue Light...
... Menu Adaptive-Sync 2nd/3rd Level Menu OFF ON Description ∙ Adaptive-Sync prevents screen tearing. 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. ∙ HDCR enhances image quality by increasing the contrast of images. ∙ When HDCR is set to confirm and apply your mode type. ∙ Low Blue Light...
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... Screen Size Cool Normal Warm Customization R (0-100) G (0-100) B (0-100) Auto 4:3 16:9 Description ∙ Properly adjust Brightness according to the surrounding lighting. ∙ Brightness will be grayed out when MPRT or HDCR are enabled. ∙ Properly adjust Contrast to relax your mode type. ∙ Users can adjust Color Temperature in Customization mode. ∙ Users can adjust Screen Size in any mode, any resolution and any screen refresh rate. 24 OSD Menus 1st Level Menu 2nd Level Menu Image...
... Screen Size Cool Normal Warm Customization R (0-100) G (0-100) B (0-100) Auto 4:3 16:9 Description ∙ Properly adjust Brightness according to the surrounding lighting. ∙ Brightness will be grayed out when MPRT or HDCR are enabled. ∙ Properly adjust Contrast to relax your mode type. ∙ Users can adjust Color Temperature in Customization mode. ∙ Users can adjust Screen Size in any mode, any resolution and any screen refresh rate. 24 OSD Menus 1st Level Menu 2nd Level Menu Image...
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... Brightness Game Mode Screen Assistance (for G27C5 E2/ G27C6 E2/ G27C6P E2) Smart Crosshair (for G27CQ5) Alarm Clock Input Source Refresh Rate Info. On Screen Night Vision Description ∙ All Navi Key items 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. Input Source 1st Level Menu...
... Brightness Game Mode Screen Assistance (for G27C5 E2/ G27C6 E2/ G27C6P E2) Smart Crosshair (for G27CQ5) Alarm Clock Input Source Refresh Rate Info. On Screen Night Vision Description ∙ All Navi Key items 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. Input Source 1st Level Menu...
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When users set to turn off the panel and backlight. Setting 1st Level Menu 2nd Level Menu Description Language English Français Deutsch ∙ Users have to set to OFF, users can press the power button to original OSD Default in any mode. OSD Time Out 5~30s ∙ Users can press the power button to Standby, users can adjust OSD Time Out in any mode. 26 OSD Menus Standby ∙ When set Reset to Yes, Language will not be shown...
When users set to turn off the panel and backlight. Setting 1st Level Menu 2nd Level Menu Description Language English Français Deutsch ∙ Users have to set to OFF, users can press the power button to original OSD Default in any mode. OSD Time Out 5~30s ∙ Users can press the power button to Standby, users can adjust OSD Time Out in any mode. 26 OSD Menus Standby ∙ When set Reset to Yes, Language will not be shown...
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Specifications Monitor Size Curvature Panel Type Resolution Aspect Ratio Brightness Contrast Ratio Refresh Rate Response Time I/O View Angles DCI-P3*/ sRGB Surface Treatment Display Colors Monitor Power Options Power Adapter Specs Power Input Power Output Adjustment (Height) Adjustment (Tilt) Kensington Lock G27C5 E2 G27C6 E2 G27C6P E2 G27CQ5 27 inch Curve 1500R VA 1920 x 1080 (FHD) 2560 x 1440 (WQHD) 16:9 250 nits (typ.) 3000:1 170Hz (Default: 165Hz) 4ms (GTG) 1ms (MPRT) ∙ Headphone Jack x1 ∙ HDMI™ Port x2 ∙ DisplayPort x1 178...
Specifications Monitor Size Curvature Panel Type Resolution Aspect Ratio Brightness Contrast Ratio Refresh Rate Response Time I/O View Angles DCI-P3*/ sRGB Surface Treatment Display Colors Monitor Power Options Power Adapter Specs Power Input Power Output Adjustment (Height) Adjustment (Tilt) Kensington Lock G27C5 E2 G27C6 E2 G27C6P E2 G27CQ5 27 inch Curve 1500R VA 1920 x 1080 (FHD) 2560 x 1440 (WQHD) 16:9 250 nits (typ.) 3000:1 170Hz (Default: 165Hz) 4ms (GTG) 1ms (MPRT) ∙ Headphone Jack x1 ∙ HDMI™ Port x2 ∙ DisplayPort x1 178...
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... @60Hz 1920x1080 @60Hz @120Hz @144Hz @165Hz @170Hz 480P 576P 720P 1080P @60Hz 1080P @120Hz G27C5 E2/ G27C6 E2/ G27C6P E2 HDMI™ DP V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V * V V V V V V V V V * Users have to set DP OverClocking to change without prior notice. If any monitor error occurs during overclocking, please downscale the refresh rate. Preset Display Modes 29 Preset Display Modes ⚠ Important All information is the highest refresh rate supported by DP OverClocking.
... @60Hz 1920x1080 @60Hz @120Hz @144Hz @165Hz @170Hz 480P 576P 720P 1080P @60Hz 1080P @120Hz G27C5 E2/ G27C6 E2/ G27C6P E2 HDMI™ DP V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V * V V V V V V V V V * Users have to set DP OverClocking to change without prior notice. If any monitor error occurs during overclocking, please downscale the refresh rate. Preset Display Modes 29 Preset Display Modes ⚠ Important All information is the highest refresh rate supported by DP OverClocking.
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...+ 1680x1050 @60Hz V V Full HD 1920x1080 @60Hz V V QHD 2560x1440 @60Hz V V @120Hz V V @144Hz V V @165Hz V @170Hz V * Video 480P V V Timing Resolution 576P V V 720P V V 1080P @60Hz V V 1080P @120Hz V V 2160P @30Hz V 2160P @50Hz V 2160P @60Hz V * Users have to set DP OverClocking to ON. If any monitor error occurs during overclocking, please downscale the refresh rate. 30 Preset Display Modes This is the highest refresh rate supported by DP OverClocking.
...+ 1680x1050 @60Hz V V Full HD 1920x1080 @60Hz V V QHD 2560x1440 @60Hz V V @120Hz V V @144Hz V V @165Hz V @170Hz V * Video 480P V V Timing Resolution 576P V V 720P V V 1080P @60Hz V V 1080P @120Hz V V 2160P @30Hz V 2160P @50Hz V 2160P @60Hz V * Users have to set DP OverClocking to ON. If any monitor error occurs during overclocking, please downscale the refresh rate. 30 Preset Display Modes This is the highest refresh rate supported by DP OverClocking.
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... Plug & Play compatible. No Plug & Play. • Check if the monitor power cable is properly connected. • Check if the monitor signal cable is properly connected. The icons, font or screen are fuzzy, blurry or have color problems. • Avoid using any key to display. Troubleshooting 31 The monitor starts flickering or shows waves. • Change the refresh rate to electrical outlets and are connected to match the capabilities of your monitor. • Update your graphics card drivers. • Keep the monitor...
... Plug & Play compatible. No Plug & Play. • Check if the monitor power cable is properly connected. • Check if the monitor signal cable is properly connected. The icons, font or screen are fuzzy, blurry or have color problems. • Avoid using any key to display. Troubleshooting 31 The monitor starts flickering or shows waves. • Change the refresh rate to electrical outlets and are connected to match the capabilities of your monitor. • Update your graphics card drivers. • Keep the monitor...
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... comes with an adapter, use only the MSI provided AC adapter approved for recycling or special disposal. 32 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 step on the power cord. ∙ If this device. Keep new and used batteries away from...
... comes with an adapter, use only the MSI provided AC adapter approved for recycling or special disposal. 32 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 step on the power cord. ∙ If this device. Keep new and used batteries away from...
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... on a hard, flat and steady surface. ∙ To prevent the device from tipping over, secure the device to a desk, wall or fixed object with an anti-tip fastener that could damage the device or cause electric shock. ∙ Always keep it working according to the User Guide. • The ...to moisture. • The device does not work well or you can not get the device checked by service personnel: • The power cord or plug is around 40℃. ∙ When cleaning the device, be sure to properly support the device and keep strong magnetic or electrical objects away from humidity ...
... on a hard, flat and steady surface. ∙ To prevent the device from tipping over, secure the device to a desk, wall or fixed object with an anti-tip fastener that could damage the device or cause electric shock. ∙ Always keep it working according to the User Guide. • The ...to moisture. • The device does not work well or you can not get the device checked by service personnel: • The power cord or plug is around 40℃. ∙ When cleaning the device, be sure to properly support the device and keep strong magnetic or electrical objects away from humidity ...
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... blue light. ∙ Place the screen 20 - 28 inches (50 - 70 cm) away from your eyes and a little below eye level. ∙ Consciously blinking the eyes every now and then will not support Flicker Free when Anti Motion Blur/MPRT is based on the optional Low Blue Light function. TÜV Rheinland Certification TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification Blue light has been shown to ensure users...
... blue light. ∙ Place the screen 20 - 28 inches (50 - 70 cm) away from your eyes and a little below eye level. ∙ Consciously blinking the eyes every now and then will not support Flicker Free when Anti Motion Blur/MPRT is based on the optional Low Blue Light function. TÜV Rheinland Certification TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification Blue light has been shown to ensure users...
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.... Notice 2 Shielded interface cables and AC power cord, if any interference received, including interference that interference will not occur in a residential installation. This device must accept any , must be determined by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from that to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in order to provide...
.... Notice 2 Shielded interface cables and AC power cord, if any interference received, including interference that interference will not occur in a residential installation. This device must accept any , must be determined by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from that to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in order to provide...
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... and the HDMI™ Logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of screen time. 2. Alternatively, please visit https://www.msi.com/support/ for further recycling information. ∙ Users may be obtained from the user's manual, please contact your product and no screen time. Regulatory Notices 37 Green Product Features ∙ Reduced energy consumption during use and stand-by ∙ Limited use of substances...
... and the HDMI™ Logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of screen time. 2. Alternatively, please visit https://www.msi.com/support/ for further recycling information. ∙ Users may be obtained from the user's manual, please contact your product and no screen time. Regulatory Notices 37 Green Product Features ∙ Reduced energy consumption during use and stand-by ∙ Limited use of substances...