kogan KAMN27RQ1LB 27 Inch Curved Gaming Monitor User Guide

User Guide

27″ CURVED GAMING MONITOR
2560 x 1440, 144Hz
KAMN27RQ1LB 

SAFETY & WARNINGS

Ensure to read all instructions and warnings in this user guide prior to first use. Retain this user guide for future reference.

• Do not position the monitor on unstable surfaces. If the monitor falls, it may lead to damage and injuries to people around its vicinity.
• Do not place the monitor near heat sources (for example, heaters, stoves, and fireplaces).
• Do not use the monitor in areas lacking adequate ventilation.
• Do not open the back panel of the monitor as it contains a high-voltage current even when unplugged.
• Do not place heavy objects on the monitor, its power cord, or any other connected cable.
• The back of this monitor is designed with ventilation holes. Do not cover or block them as this may cause overheating and damage.
• Do not insert or spray anything into the vents of this monitor.
• Unplug the monitor if it will not be used for an extended period.
• Ensure the monitor is unplugged before cleaning.
• Do not use cleaning alcohol, ammonia-based liquids, or other harsh cleaners when cleaning the monitor.

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COMPONENTS

OVERVIEW

1. Menu/enter button
2. Down button
3. Up button
4. Exit button
5. Power button
6. LED indicator

Ports

7 3.5mm headphone jack
8 DisplayPort port
9 HDMI port (x1 HDMI 2.0, x2 HDMI 1.4)
10 Power port

STAND ASSEMBLY

1. Ensure all components are present before disposing of any packaging. Using a screwdriver (not supplied), secure the stand stem (B) to the stand base (C) with one screw.

2. Press the release button to remove the stand plate (D) from the packaging.
   

3. Using a screwdriver, secure the stand plate (D) onto the stand stem (B) with two screws.
   

4. Take out the monitor (A) and lay it on a flat surface.

5. Pull the release button on the stand plate (D) upwards and clamp the monitor (A) onto the stand stem (B) and stand plate (D).
   

VESA MOUNT

1. Open the packaging, and with the foam attached, take out the monitor (A) and place it gently on a flat surface. Remove the foam covering the back of the monitor. If the monitor is attached to the stand stem (B) or stand base (C), detach it.

2. Take out the stand stem (B) and stand base (C) from the packaging. Press the release button to remove the stand plate (D).
   

3. Using a screwdriver, loosen the four screws on the back of the monitor.

4. Mount the monitor with the steps provided with the VESA mount. Ensure to use the loosened screws from the previous steps to secure the monitor to the mount.

Notes:

• The mounting hole distance for this monitor is 75 x 75mm.
• VESA mount and mounting accessories are not included.

CONNECTIVITY

The panel on the bottom of the monitor can be removed to gain easier access to the input ports. Replace the panel when done.

Power adapter
Connect one end of the power adapter into the power port of the monitor then connect the battery end into one end of the power cable, Plug the power cable into a power socket.

DisplayPort
To allow the monitor to receive DisplayPort signals from your computer, plug in one end of the provided DisplayPort cable into the DisplayPort port on the monitor. Plug the other end of the cable into the DisplayPort port on the computer.

HDMI
To allow the monitor to receive HDMI signals from the computer, plug one end of an HDMI cable (not supplied) into the monitor. Plug the other end of the cable into the HDMI output port on your computer.

Earphones
Plug in earphones (not supplied) into the 3.5mm headphone jack on the monitor.

Note:
If audio devices are plugged into the monitor and computer, there will be no sound.

OPERATION

1.  Connect the monitor to your computer via DisplayPort/HDMI.
   

2.  Connect one end of the power adapter into the power port of the monitor then connect the battery end into the power cable, Plug the power cable into a power socket. Switch the socket on.
   Note: It is recommended to use a surge protector with adequate voltage if the power cable is not directly connected to a wall socket.
   

3.  Press the power button on the monitor to turn it on. The LED indicator will turn a solid blue.

Note:
If the LED indicator is flashing blue, there is no video, horizontal, or vertical signal detected. Ensure the DisplayPort/HDMI cable has been properly connected.
Navigation window
Whilst turned on, press any button located underneath the monitor to bring up the navigation window. These include options to go to the on-screen display menu, as well as
shortcuts to sub-menus. 

• Press the menu/enter button ( M ) to access the OSD menu.
• Press the down button ( ) to access the GamePlus menu.
• Press the up button ( ) to access the ECO mode menu.
• Press the exit button ( E ) to access the input source menu.
• Press the power button ( ) to access the power menu.

On-screen display menu
The On-Screen Display (OSD) menu can be used to adjust the monitor’s settings. When the monitor is used for the first time, optimal settings will be set as default.

1. Press any one of the buttons located underneath the monitor to activate the navigation window.

2.  Press the menu/enter button (M) to access the OSD menu.
   

3. Press the up button ( ) and down button ( ) to browse through the categories of settings.

4. Press the menu/enter button (M) to enter the sub-menu of the desired category.

5. Press the up button ( ) and down button ( ) to browse through the sub-menu, then press the menu/enter button (M) on the desired setting you would like to change.

6. Press the up button ( ) and down button ( ) to adjust the settings to your liking. Press the menu/enter button (M) to confirm the change and exit back into the submenu. Press the input exit button (E) to exit the OSD menu.

OSD menu options
Below is a list of the various settings that can be adjusted through the OSD menu.

HDMI 2
HDMI 3
Brightness /Contrast| Brightness| 0-100| Adjusts the display brightness
Black level| 0-100| Adjusts the black level of the display
Contrast| 0-100| Adjusts the display contrast
DCR| On| Turns the DCR function on
Off| Turns the DCR function off
Colour Setting| Gamma| 2.| Sets the level of gamma
2.0
2.
2.
3.
Picture Mode| Standard, Photo, Movie, Game,
FPS, RTS| Sets the colour balance to pre-set levels to suit different uses
Colour Temperature| Warm, Cool, User| Includes pre-set (Warm, Cool) and custom (User) colour temperatures
Low Blue Light| 0-100| Sets the blue light filtering level
Hue| 0-100| Adjusts the hue levels
Saturation| 0-100| Adjusts the saturation levels
Picture Quality Setting| Sharpness| 0-100| Sets the display sharpness
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Response Time| Off. High, Middle, Low| ti Changes the response time of the monitor
Noise Reduction| Off, High. Middle. Low| Reduces the interference of image noise caused by possible signal source interference
Super Resolution| Off, High. Middle, Low| When the resolution of the display screen is low. this function can be turned on to enhance the image
resolution.
Dynamic Luminous Control| On. Off| When watching grayscale content, turning this setting on will increase the dynamic range of the content.
MPRT| On Off| Turning this setting on reduces motion blur.
Display| Aspect Ratio| Wide-Screen. 4:1 1:1, Auto| Selection of the on-screen aspect ratio
LED Mode| Flicker, Normal. Off| Changes the mode of the LED
Audio| Mute| On, Off| Mute/unmutes the volume
Volume| 0-100| Adjusts the audio volume
Audio Source| Auto Source.
1-IDM11, HDMI2. HDMI3. DP| Selection of the audio signal input via HDMI or
DisplayPort
MultiWindow| Multi-Window| Off. PIP Mode, PBP 2Win| Selection of PIP/PBP modes according to the number of input signals
Sub VVin2 Input| DP. HDMI 1, HDMI 2. HDMI 3.| Selects the source that will he displayed on the second dow
PIP Size| Small. Medium. Large| : uses the size of the – PBP window
PIP Position| Top Right. Top Left. Bottom Right. Bottom Left| , uses the position of the , I,, ir)Bp window
Swap| None| Swaps the PIP/PBP signal sources
OSD| Language| English.
Pycaorii. Espanol.| Sets the OSD language
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OSD H-Position| 0-100| Adjusts the horizontal position of the OSD menu
OSD V-Position| 0-100| Adjusts the vertical position of the OSD menu
OSD Transparency| 0-100| Sets the level of
transparency of the OSD menu
OSD Time Out| 5-100| Set how long the OSD menu will remain on-screen
without input (in seconds)
OSD Rotation| Normal. 90.180. 270| Rotates the OSD menu. This may be useful if the monitor is used in a different orientation.
Other| Adaptive Sync| On, Off| Turn the adaptive sync function on/off
HDR| Off. On. Auto-Detect| Turn HDR mode on/off
Reset| None| Reset the monitor to factory settings

ECO modes
There are various preset color modes available on this monitor. These can be accessed using the ECO modes menu. The modes include the following:

• Standard (suitable for most activities)
• Photo (best suited when viewing photos)
• Movie (best suited when watching movies)
• Game (best suited for general gaming)
• FPS (best suited for when playing first-person shooter games)
• RTS (best suited for when playing real-time strategy games)

GamePlus
The GamePlus menu allows you to change the appearance of crosshairs that appear when gaming.

CLEANING & CARE

• Ensure the monitor is turned off, unplugged, and cooled before cleaning.
• Clean the screen by wiping it with a dry microfibre cloth.
• Clean the monitor body with a slightly damp cloth with water.

SPECIFICATIONS

Viewing angle
178° (H)| 178° (V) (typical)
Contrast ratio| 2500:1
VLSA mounting| /5 x ibinm
Colours| 16.7M
Adaptive sync| Yes
Signal input| xl DisplayPort, xl HDMI 2.0. x2 HDMI 1.4
Power| DC12V. 4.0A
Audio

Audio out| Yes
Speakers| No
Accessories
Power cable| Yes
Power adapter| Yes
DisplayPort cable| Yes
Additional functions
Low blue light| Yes
Flicker free| Yes
Physical dimensions
Dimensions (with stand)| 616.2 x 453.1 x 195.7mm
Dimensions (without stand)| 616.2 x 367.2 x 96.3mm
Net weight| 4.85kg
Gross weight| 6.72kg

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References

• Kogan Help Centre

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