Kogan KAMN32RQ1LA User manual

32" CURVED QHD 165HZ FREESYNC
HDR GAMING MONITOR
(2560 X 1440)
KAMN32RQ1LA

• 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 : 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.
The terms HDMI and HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface,
and the HDMI Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of
HDMI Licensing Administrator, Inc. in the United States and other
countries.
SAFETY & WARNINGS

Monitor
Stand Stem
Stand Base
Headphone Clip
Screws
VESA Connectors
DP Cable
Power Cable
User Guide
COMPONENTS

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

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 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.
ASSEMBLY
Dismantle
Headphone Clip
Shaft Assembly
Screws*2
Assembly
Stand
Screw
Base
Quick Release Button

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.
VESA MOUNT
Screw * 4
Use the 35mm
Mount
(not included)
Foam
Release Button
Stand Plate

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.
CONNECTIVITY
Power Cable
Rear Panel

Earphones
Plug in 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 not
included.
DisplayPort
For the monitor to receive DisplayPort signals from the computer, use the DisplayPort cable
to connect the monitor to the computer.
Earphone (Not Included)
DP Output
PC
DP Cable (Included)

HDMI
For the monitor to receive HDMI signals from the computer, use the HDMI cable to connect
the monitor to the computer.
HDMI
Output PC
HDMI Cable (Included)

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 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.
OPERATION
DP Connector
HDMI Connector

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.
Indicator Light

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 to 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.

List of Functions
Main Menu
Sub-Menu
Options
Description
Input
Source
DP 1
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
Tu r n o n D C R f u n c t i o n
Off
Tu r n o f f D C R 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 Te m p e r a t u re
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
Tu r n O n / O f f t h e r e s p o n s e
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 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
Flicker, Normal,
Off
Switch LED modes / turn
LEDs on/off

Audio
Mute
On, Off
Tu r n m u t e m o d e o n /o f f
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
To p R i g h t , To p
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
OSDH-Position
0~100
Adjust the OSD’s horizontal
position
OSD V-Position
0~100
Adjust the OSD’s vertical
position
OSD Tr a n s p a r e n cy
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
Tu r n t h e Fr e e S y n c f u n c t i o n
on/off
HDR
Off, On,
Auto Detect
Tu r n t h e H D R m o d e on/off
Reset
None
Reset monitor
configurations

1. Press any one of the buttons（M, , , E, ）to activate the navigation window.
2. Press button to switch Gameplus modes. According to the needs of your game,
choose the corresponding game icon. These game icons are primarily designed to
optimise your aim during shooting 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.
DISPLAY MODES

Screen Size
32"
Aspect Ratio
16:9
Backlight
E-LED
Brightness
350cd/m2
Panel
VA
Resolution
2560x1440
Refresh Rate
165Hz
Response Time
5ms (GTG)
Viewing Angle
Greater than equal to 178°(H) / 178°(V)
Contrast Ratio
3000:1
VESA Mounting
75x75
Colours
16.7M
FreeSync
YES
Signal Input
DPx2, HDMI2.0x2
Power
AC 100-240V 50/60Hz 1.5A
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
SPECIFICATIONS

NOTES

Need more information?
We hope that this user guide has given you
the assistance needed for a simple set-up.
For the most up-to-date guide for your product,
as well as any additional assistance you may require,
head online to help.kogan.com