Kogan KAMN27RQ1LB User manual

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

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Safety & Warnings 3
Components 4
Overview 5
Stand Assembly 6
VESA Mount 8
Connectivity 9
Operation 11
Cleaning & Care 18
Specifications 18

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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, 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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SAFETY & WARNINGS

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AMonitor (x1)
BStand stem (x1)
CStand base (x1)
DStand plate (x1)
EScrew (x4)
FVESA connector (x4)
GDisplayPort cable (x1)
HPower cable (x1)
IPower adapter (x1)
JUser guide (x1)
COMPONENTS

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Ports
1 Menu/enter button
2 Down button
3 Up button
4 Exit button
5 Power button
6 LED indicator
7 3.5mm headphone jack
8 DisplayPort port
9 HDMI port (x1 HDMI 2.0, x2 HDMI 1.4)
10 Power port
OVERVIEW
HDMI 2.0
HDMI 1.4

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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.
STAND ASSEMBLY
Stand stem
Screw
Stand base
Release button
Foam
Stand plate

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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).
Release button

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Release button
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.
VESA MOUNT
Notes:
•The mounting hole distance for this monitor is 75 x 75mm.
•VESA mount and mounting accessories are not included.
Release button
Foam
Stand plate
Mount
(not supplied)

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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.
CONNECTIVITY
Power adapter
Power cable
DisplayPort cable
Detachable
panel

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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.
HDMI cable (not supplied)
Earphones (not supplied)
Note:
If audio devices are plugged into the monitor and computer, there will be no sound.

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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.
3.Press the power button on the monitor to turn it on. The LED indicator will turn a solid
blue.
OPERATION
Note:
It is recommended to use a surge protector with adequate voltage if the power cable is
not directly connected to a wall socket.
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.
DisplayPort
HDMI
LED indicator

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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.
OSD menu
ECO mode menu
Power menu
GamePlus menu
Input source menu

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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 sub-
menu. Press the input exit button (E) to exit the OSD menu.

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OSD menu options
Below is a list of the various settings that can be adjusted through the OSD menu.
Category Sub-Menu Options Description
Input Source
DP None Switchesto DP signal input
HDMI 1
None Switchesto HDMI signal
input
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
1.8
Sets the level of gamma
2.0
2.2
2.4
2.6
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

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Picture
Quality
Setting
Sharpness 0–100 Sets
the display sharpness
Response
Time Off, High, Middle, Low 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, 4:3,
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,
HDMI1, HDMI2, HDMI3,
DP
Selection of the audio signal
input via HDMI or
DisplayPort
Multi-
Window
Multi-
Window
Off, PIP Mode,
PBP 2Win
Selection of PIP/PBP modes
according to the number of
input signals
Sub Win2
Input
DP, HDMI 1,
HDMI 2, HDMI 3,
Selects the source that will
be displayed on the second
window
PIP Size Small, Medium, Large Adjusts the size of the
PIP/PBP window
PIP Position
Top Right, Top
Left,
Bottom Right, Bottom
Left
Adjusts the position of the
PIP/PBP window
Swap None Swaps the PIP/PBP signal
sources

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OSD
Language
English,
简体中文,한한한,
Русский,Español,
日本語,Francais
Sets the OSD language
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

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ECO modes
There are various pre-set colour 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.

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•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.
Model
KAMN27RQ1LB
Screen size
27"
Aspect ratio
16:9
Backlight
E–LED
Brightness
280cd/m²
Panel
VA
Resolution
2560 x 1440
Refresh rate
144Hz
Response time
6ms
Viewing angle
178° (H)
178° (V) (typical)
Contrast ratio
2500:1
VESA mounting
75 x 75mm
Colours
16.7M
Adaptive sync Yes
Signal input
x1 DisplayPort, x1 HDMI 2.0, x2 HDMI 1.4
Power
DC12V, 4.0A
SPECIFICATIONS
CLEANING & CARE

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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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