Kogan KAMN27RQ1LA User manual

27" CURVED FREESYNC
HDR GAMING MONITOR
(2560 x 1440 144Hz)
KAMN27RQ1LA

• 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 c l e a n t h e s c r e e n : t u r n i t o f f , u n p l u g i t a n d w a i t f o r i t t o c o o l c o m p l e t e l y, t h e n
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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SAFETY & WARNINGS

Monitor
Stand Arm
Stand Base
Screws (x4)
VESA Connectors (x4)
DisplayPort Cable
Power Adapter
User Guide
COMPONENTS

Monitor Controls
1.
Menu/Enter Button:
Press to display the OSD menu or enter sub-menus.
2.
Down Button:
Press to move down in the menu.
3.
Up Button:
Press to move up in the menu.
4.
Exit Button:
Press to exit.
5.
Power Button:
Press to turn the monitor on/off.
6.
LED Indicator:
Changes colour to indicate status.
Monitor Ports
7. Audio Output
8. DisplayPort Connector
9. HDMI Connector
10. Power Connector
OVERVIEW

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.

Attention: Curved panel is fragile. Keep the foam underneath the monitor while
assembling the stand.
1. 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.
2. 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.
ASSEMBLY

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 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.
3. Follow the directions received with your mount, stand or accessory and install the
monitor on the wall or fixture as desired.
VESA MOUNT

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.
CONNECTIVITY
Rear Panel

Earphones
You c an c on ne ct e ar ph on es or another audio dev ice to th e 3. 5m m output o n the mon itor.
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.

1. Connect the monitor to your input device via HDMI or DisplayPort.
2. Connect the power cable to your monitor, then connect the other end directly to a
power socket.
3. 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.
OPERATION

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.
1. Press any button to activate the navigation window.
2. Press M and then to enter the OSD menu.
3. 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.
4. 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,
Select according to 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,
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
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 flip the
display, this function can
also flip the OSD to achieve
the best display angle
Other
DP Version
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

1. Press any button to activate the navigation window.
2. 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.
3. 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.
ECO MODES & GAMEPLUS SWITCHING

Screen Size
27"
Aspect Ratio
16:9
Backlight
E-LED
Panel
VA
Resolution
2560x1440
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
DP*1, HDMI2.0*1, 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)
616.2x453.1x195.7(mm)
Dimensions (w/o Stand)
616.2x367.2x96.3(mm)
Net Weight
4.85kg
Gross Weight
6.72kg
SPECIFICATIONS

NOTES

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