kogan KAMN32RQ1LA 32″ Curved QHD 165HZ Freesync HDR Gaming Monitor User Guide

32″ CURVED QHD 165HZ FREESYNCHDR
GAMING MONITOR
(2560 X 1440)
KAMN32RQ1LA
USER GUIDE

SAFETY & WARNINGS

• Read all instructions before using the appliance and retain them 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 an unsafe location. 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

Controls

| Ports
---|---
|
1 Menu/Enter
2 Volume/Down
3 Brightness/Up
4 Input select/Exit
5 Power On/Off| 6 LED indicator
7 Power Connector
8 Audio output
9 DisplayPort Connector (x2)
10 HDMI Connector (x2)

ASSEMBLY

Installing the Stand Base

1. Installation method:
   Open the carton, remove the bracket and the base and lock them with one screw, then take out the rotating shaft assembly and install the two screws on the bracket.
   Removal method:
   Use a screwdriver to unscrew the screws of the lock bracket, rotating shaft, and base.

2. Remove the monitor from the carton, lay it flat with the back facing upwards and clamp the base assembly to the rotating shaft of the monitor.
   The base assembly can be taken out by directly pulling the quick release button upwards by hand.

VESA MOUNT

Follow the steps below to install onto a monitor arm or wall mount (not included)

1. 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.

2. Remove the original screws x4 (①) from the opening in the back of the monitor.

3. Follow the directions received with your mount, stand, or accessory and install the monitor on the wall or fixture as desired. Remember to use the included 4 screws when mounting the monitor. Refer to the image (②) for correct screw placement.
   

4. 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 power connector and then plug the other end into a power outlet.

Earphones
Plugin your earphones to receive audio signals from your monitor. If your earphones are connected to the monitor and audio devices are connected to your computer at the same time, the audio devices will not produce sound. Earphones and other audio devices are not included.

DisplayPort
For the monitor to receive DisplayPort signals from the computer, use the DisplayPort cable to connect the monitor to the computer.

HDMI
For the monitor to receive HDMI signals from the computer, use the HDMI cable to connect the monitor to the computer.

OPERATION

Insert one end of the DisplayPort cable into your PC’s graphics card. An HDMI cable may also be used. An HDMI cable is not included.

1. Connect the other end of the cable to the corresponding connector on your monitor.
   

2. Connect the power cable to your monitor then connect the other end to your power source. It is recommended that you use a surge protector with adequate voltage if a wall outlet cannot be reached directly.

3. Locate the power button on the monitor and press it to turn the monitor on.

FreeSync
The feature itself is off by default when setting a 144Hz refresh rate. To use this feature, please note you must have hardware with FreeSync capability, a DP cable, and the latest graphic drivers. To use this feature, connect your computer and monitor with a DP cable (or an HDMI cable). 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.

Indicator Light

Solid blue light indicates power is on and the monitor is operating normally. Flashing blue light indicates no video source no horizontal or vertical signal has been detected.
Please ensure your computer is on and all video cables are fully inserted and/or connected.

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

1. Press any one of the buttons( M ,  E.   ) to activate the navigation window.
   

2. Press M   to enter the OSD menu.
   

3. Press  or browse functions.
   Highlight the desired function and then 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.

4. Press E to exit the current screen.

| Sub-Menu| Options|

Description

---|---|---|---
Input
Source| DP1| NONE| Switch to DP signal input
DP 2| NONE| Switch to HDMI signal input
HDMI 1
HDMI 2
Brightness/
Contrast| Brightness| 0-100| Adjust display brightness
Contrast| 0-100| Adjust display contrast
DCR| On| Turn on the DCR function
Off| Turn off DCR function
Colour Setting| Gamma| Gamma 2.0| Set Gamma add-in
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 color 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
the function can be turned on to enhance the image resolution.
Dynamic Luminous Control| On, Off| Compensate for greyscale display screen and
strengthen the expression of greyscale
Display| Aspect Ratio| Wide Screen, 4:3,1:1, Auto| Select the on-screen aspect ratio
Led Mode| Ricker, 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, HDMI1, HDMI 2, HDMI3,| Select according to an input signal for PIP/PBP
mode
PIP Size| Small, Medium, Large| Adjust the PIP/PBP window size
PIP Position| Top Right, Top Left Bottom Right, Bottom Left| Adjust the PIP/PBP window position
Swap| NONE| Swap the PIP/PBP signal sources
OSD| Language| English,| Set OSD language
| OSDH-Position| 0-100| Adjust the OSD’s horizontal position
OSD V-Position| 0-100| Adjust the OSD’s vertical position
OSD Transparency| 0-100| Set the OSD’s overall transparency
OSD Time Out| 5-100| Set how long the OSD remains open after non-use
OSD Rotation| Normal, 90,180, 270| When the user flips the display, this function can also, flip the OSD to achieve the best display angle
Other| DP Version| DP1.1, DP1.2|
FreeSync (Adaptive Sync)| On, Off| Turn the FreeSync function on/off
HDR| Off, On, Auto-Detect| Turn the HDR mode on/off
Reset| None| Reset monitor configurations

DISPLAY MODES

1. Press any one of the buttons( M ,   E,  )to activate the navigation window.
   

2. Press the button to switch Game plus modes. According to the needs of your game, choose the corresponding game icon. These game icons are primarily designed to optimize your aim during shooting games, though they can be used for other scenarios.

3. Press the button to switch ECO modes. These modes include Standard, Text, Movie, Game, FPS, and RTS and can be used to optimize settings according to your activity. Standard mode is suitable for most activities.

SPECIFICATIONS

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)| 712.5 x 505.6 x 226.5 (mm)
Dimensions (w/o Stand)| 712.5 x 422.8 x 113.3 (mm)
Net Weight| 7.07kg
Gross Weight| 9.09kg

NOTES

Need more information?
We hope that this user guide has given you the assistance needed for a simple set-up.
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References

• Kogan Help Centre

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