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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.
32" CURVED QHD 165HZ FREESYNC HDR GAMING MONITOR (2560 X 1440) KAMN32RQ1LA 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 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. COMPONENTS Monitor Headphone Clip Stand Stem Screws Stand Base VESA Connectors DP Cable Power Cable User Guide 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 lock bracket, rotating shaft and base. Headphone Clip Stand Screw Base Shaft Assembly Assembly Dismantle Screws*2 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. Quick Release Button 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. Release Button Foam Stand Plate 2. Remove the original screws x4 () 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 () for correct screw placement. Screw * 4 Use the 35mm 4. Follow the directions received with your mount, stand or accessory and install the monitor on the wall or fixture as desired. Mount (not included) 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. Rear Panel Power Cable Connect the included power cable to the power connector and then plug the other end into a power outlet. Power Cable 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. Earphone (Not Included) DisplayPort For the monitor to receive DisplayPort signals from the computer, use the DisplayPort cable to connect the monitor to the computer. DP Cable (Included) DP Output PC HDMI For the monitor to receive HDMI signals from the computer, use the HDMI cable to connect the monitor to the computer. HDMI Cable (Included) HDMI Output PC 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. DP Connector HDMI Connector 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. Indicator Light 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 buttonsM, , , 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 DP 1 NONE Switch to DP signal input Input Source DP 2 HDMI 1 HDMI 2 NONE Switch to HDMI signal input Brightness 0~100 Adjust display brightness Brightness/ Contrast Contrast DCR 0~100 On Off Adjust display contrast Turn on DCR function Turn off DCR function Gamma 2.0 Gamma Gamma 2.2 Set Gamma add-in Gamma 2.4 Colour Setting Picture Mode Colour Temperature Standard, Photo, Movie, Game, FPS, RTS Set visual mode according to activity 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 Sharpness 0~100 Set display sharpness Picture Quality Setting Response Time Noise Reduction Off, High, Middle, Low Off, High, Middle, Low Turn On/Off the response time of the monitor 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 Led Mode Wide Screen, 4:3,1:1, Auto Flicker, Normal, Off Select the on-screen aspect ratio Switch LED modes / turn LEDs on/off Audio MultiWindow OSD Other Mute Volume Audio Source Multi-Window Sub Win2 Input PIP Size PIP Position Swap Language OSDH-Position OSD V-Position OSD Transparency OSD Time Out OSD Rotation DP Version FreeSync (Adaptive Sync) HDR Reset On, Off Turn mute mode on/off 0~100 Adjust audio volume Auto Source, HDMI, DP Select audio signal input via HDMI or DP Off, PIP Mode, PBP 2Win Select PIP/PBP modes according to the number of input signals etc. DP, HDMI1, HDMI 2, HDMI3, Select according to an input signal for PIP/PBP mode Small, Medium, Adjust the PIP/PBP window Large size Top Right, Top Left, Bottom Right, Bottom Left Adjust the PIP/PBP window position NONE Swap the PIP/PBP signal sources English, ,, , Set OSD language Español, , Français 0~100 Adjust the OSD's horizontal position 0~100 Adjust the OSD's vertical position 0~100 Set the OSD's overall transparency 5~100 Set how long the OSD remains open after non-use Normal, 90, 180, 270 When the user flips the display, this function can also flip the OSD to achieve the best display angle DP1.1, DP1.2 On, Off Turn the FreeSync function on/off Off, On, Auto Detect None Turn the HDR mode on/off Reset monitor configurations DISPLAY MODES 1. Press any one of the buttonsM, , , 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. SPECIFICATIONS Screen Size Aspect Ratio Backlight Brightness Panel Resolution Refresh Rate Response Time Viewing Angle Contrast Ratio VESA Mounting Colours FreeSync Signal Input Power Audio Speakers Audio Out Accessories Adapter DP Cable Additional Functions Low Blue Light Flicker Free Physical Dimensions Dimensions (w/ Stand) Dimensions (w/o Stand) Net Weight Gross Weight 32" 16:9 E-LED 350cd/m2 VA 2560x1440 165Hz 5ms (GTG) Greater than equal to 178°(H) / 178°(V) 3000:1 75x75 16.7M YES DPx2, HDMI2.0x2 AC 100-240V 50/60Hz 1.5A NO YES YES YES YES YES 712.5 x 505.6 x 226.5 (mm) 712.5 x 422.8 x 113.3 (mm) 7.07kg 9.09kg 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