kogan KAMN27RQ1LA 27″ Curved Freesync HDR Gaming Monitor User Guide

: June 7, 2024
: Kogan

Table of Contents

kogan KAMN27RQ1LA 27″ Curved Freesync HDR Gaming
SAFETY & WARNINGS
COMPONENTS
OVERVIEW
- Monitor Controls
ASSEMBLY
OPERATION
- List of Functions
SPECIFICATIONS
References
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kogan KAMN27RQ1LA 27″ Curved Freesync HDR Gaming

Monitor product

SAFETY & WARNINGS

Read all instructions before using the appliance and retain for reference.
Unplug the monitor before cleaning it.
Use a clean, slightly dampened cloth to wipe the main monitor body.
To clean the screen: turn it off, unplug it and wait for it to cool completely, then wipe it with a dry microfibre cloth.
Do not use cleaning alcohol, ammonia-based liquids or other harsh cleaners.
This monitor is designed with ventilation holes on the back of the casing. Do not cover or block them.
Do not insert any object or spray any liquid into the vents.
Avoid placing the monitor near heaters, stoves, fireplaces or other sources of heat, as well as in rooms lacking adequate ventilation.
Do not position the monitor in unsafe locations. If the monitor falls, it may be damaged and may injure nearby people.
Unplug the monitor if it is not going to be used for an extended period.
Do not place heavy objects on the monitor, its power cord or any connected cable.
Do not open the back panel of the monitor, as it contains a high-voltage current even when not plugged in.

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COMPONENTS

OVERVIEW

Monitor Controls

Menu/Enter Button: Press to display the OSD menu or enter sub-menus.
Down Button: Press to move down in the menu.
Up Button: Press to move up in the menu.
Exit Button: Press to exit.
Power Button: Press to turn the monitor on/off.
LED Indicator: Changes colour to indicate status.
Monitor Ports
Audio Output
DisplayPort Connector
HDMI Connector
Power Connector

Indicator Light

A solid blue light indicates power is on and the monitor is operating normally.
A flashing blue light indicates no video source is detected.
If no video source is detected, ensure your computer is on and all video cables are fully inserted and/or connected.

ASSEMBLY

Attention: Curved panel is fragile. Keep the foam underneath the monitor while assembling the stand.

Open the packaging, remove the stand pole and base, and lock them with a screw. Then remove the shaft assembly and attach it to the stand with two screws.
Remove the upper foam with the monitor laying on the lower piece. Insert the base assembly into the rotating shaft of the monitor. The base assembly can be removed by pulling the quick release button upwards by hand.

VESA MOUNT

Open the package, take out the product with foam still attached, and gently place it on a desktop or table. Remove the extra parts and the foam covering the back of the monitor. Press the release button to remove the stand plate. If the monitor was already attached to the stand, remove the stand.
Remove the original screws from the opening in the back of the monitor as per (1) below. Follow the directions received with your mount, stand, or accessory to connect. Use the included 4 screws when mounting the monitor.
Follow the directions received with your mount, stand or accessory and install the monitor on the wall or fixture as desired.

CONNECTIVITY

Removable Rear Panel
This monitor features a removable rear panel that covers the input ports. It may be easier to remove this panel before attempting to connect or remove cables from the monitor.

Power Cable
Connect the included power cable to the monitor power port, then connect the other end into a power outlet.

Earphones
You can connect earphones or another audio device to the 3.5mm output on the monitor. You may need to set the Kogan monitor as your PC’s sound output device.

HDMI
Connect a device HDMI output such as a computer, DVD/Blu-ray player or console to the monitor via an HDMI cable.

DisplayPort: Connect a DisplayPort output to the monitor via a DisplayPort cable.

OPERATION

Connect the monitor to your input device via HDMI or DisplayPort.
Connect the power cable to your monitor, then connect the other end directly to a power socket.
Use the power button to turn the monitor on.

FreeSync
The feature is disabled by default when setting a 144Hz refresh rate. To use this feature, ensure your hardware has FreeSync capability and the graphics drivers are fully up to. After connecting, you may receive a prompt to enable the feature on your computer. If you do not receive the prompt, you may need to enable the function in your graphics card menu. See your graphics card manufacturer’s documentation for instructions on how to turn on and/or enable FreeSync.

OSD Menu
The On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu may be used to adjust your monitor’s settings and appears on screen after turning on the monitor and pressing the M button. When using the monitor for the first time, the monitor will configure optimal settings automatically.

Press any button to activate the navigation window.
Press M and then to enter the OSD menu.
Press or to browse functions. With the desired function highlighted, press M to enter the sub-menu. Press or to browse sub-menus, then press M to highlight the desired function. Press or to highlight an option, then press M to confirm the settings and exit the current screen.
Press E to exit the current screen.

List of Functions

Main Menu	Sub-Menu	Options	Description
Input Source	DP	NONE	Switch to DP signal input
HDMI 1(2.0)	NONE	Switch to HDMI signal input

HDMI 2(1.4)
HDMI 3(1.4)
Brightness/ Contrast| Brightness| 0~100| Adjust display brightness
Contrast| 0~100| Adjust display contrast
DCR| On| Turn on DCR function
Off| Turn off DCR function
Colour Setting| Gamma| Gamma 2.0| Set Gamma
Gamma 2.2
Gamma 2.4
Picture Mode| Standard, Photo, Movie, Game, FPS, RTS| Set visual mode according to activity
Colour Temperature| Warm, Cool, User| Select colour temperature
Low Blue Light| 0~100| Set blue light filtering level
Hue| 0~100| Adjust hue levels
Saturation| 0~100| Adjust saturation levels
Picture Quality Setting| Sharpness| 0~100| Set display sharpness
---|---|---|---
Response Time| Off, High, Middle, Low| Turn On/Off the response time of the monitor
Noise Reduction| Off, High, Middle, Low| Reduce the interference of image noise caused by 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| Compensate for gray scale display screen and strengthen the expression of gray scale
Display| Aspect Ratio| Wide Screen, 4:3, 1:1, Auto| Select on-screen aspect ratio
Led Mode| Flicker, Normal, Off| Switch LED modes / turn LEDs on/off
Audio| Mute| On, Off| Turn mute mode on/off
Volume| 0~100| Adjust audio volume
Audio Source| Auto Source, HDMI,DP| Select audio signal input via HDMI or DP
Multi-Window| Multi-Window| Off, PIP Mode, PBP 2Win| Select PIP/PBP modes according to the number of input signals etc.
Sub Win2 Input| DP, HDMI 1,

HDMI 2, HDMI 3,

简体中文,한국어,

Русский, Español, 日本語 , Français

| Set OSD language
---|---|---|---
| OSD H-Position| 0~100| Adjust the OSD’s horizontal position
OSD V-Position| 0~100| Adjust the OSD’s vertical position
OSD

Transparency

270

ECO MODES & GAMEPLUS SWITCHING

Press any button to activate the navigation window.
Press button to switch Gameplus modes. These overlay icons are primarily designed to assist aim during FPS games, though they can be used for other scenarios.
Press button to switch ECO modes. These modes include Standard, Text, Movie, Game, FPS, and RTS and can be used to optimise settings according to your activity. Standard mode is suitable for most activities.

SPECIFICATIONS

Screen Size 27″
Aspect Ratio 16:9
Backlight E-LED
Panel VA
Resolution 2560×1440
Refresh Rate 144Hz
Response Time 5ms (with OD)
Viewing Angle !178°(H) / 178°(V)
Contrast Ratio 3000:1
VESA Mounting 75x75mm
Colours 16.7M
FreeSync YES
Signal Input DP1, HDMI2.01, HDMI1.4*2
Power
DC 12V 4.0A
Audio
Speakers NO
Audio Out YES
Accessories
Adapter YES
DP Cable YES
Additional Functions
Low Blue Light YES
Flicker Free YES
Physical Dimensions
Dimensions (w. Stand) 616.2×453.1×195.7(mm)
Dimensions (w/o Stand) 616.2×367.2×96.3(mm)
Net Weight 4.85kg
Gross Weight 6.72kg