Kogan 34" WQHD Curved 21:9 Ultrawide 100Hz FreeSync Monitor (3440 x 1440) (KAMN341FQULA) - Manual

Safety & Warnings

Read all instructions before using the appliance and retain for reference.

1. Unplug the monitor before cleaning it with a slightly damp, clean cloth.
2. Wiping the screen once it has been turned off with a dry microfibre cloth is recommended.
3. Do not use cleaning alcohol, ammonia-based liquids or other harsh cleaners.
4. This monitor is designed with ventilation holes on the back of the casing. Do not cover or block them.
5. Avoid placing the monitor near heaters, stoves, fireplaces or other sources of heat, as well as in rooms lacking in adequate ventilation.
6. Do not insert any objects or spray any liquids into the vents.
7. Do not position the monitor in unsafe locations. If the monitor falls, it may be damaged and may injure nearby people.
8. Unplug the monitor if it is not going to be used for an extended period of time.
9. Do not place heavy objects on the monitor, its power cord or any connected cables.
10. Do not open the back panel of the monitor, as it contains a high-voltage current even when not plugged in.

Overview

Monitor Controls

 

1. Menu: Press to display OSD menu and enter sub-menus	4. Exit: Press to exit OSD menu
2. Down: Press to move down in menus	5. Power: Press to turn monitor on/off
3. Up: Press to move up in menus	6. LED Indicator: See above

Note: Button 4 (E) can also switch between colour gamuts when a compatible graphics card and HDMI / DP connection are in use.

 

Indicator Light

Solid blue/green/white light indicates power is on and monitor is operating normally.

Flashing blue light indicates no video source has been detected.

Red light indicates no signal detected or insufficient power received: check computer is set to send video output and that all cables are fully inserted and secure.

 

Monitor Ports

7. Power input	9. DisplayPort input
8. Audio output to connect headphones or powered speakers	10. HDMI input
	11. DVI input

 

Picture in Picture (PIP) Input

• PIP is supported with any secondary connection separate to the primary connection being used (e.g. secondary DP with primary HDMI/DVI). The recommended configuration is 2x 1440p @60Hz.

 

Specifications

Screen Size	34"	Output	Audio
Curvature	1800R	Signal Input	DP, DVI, HDMI
Viewing Angle (H/V)	178°/178°	Power	AC 100-240V, 50/60Hz 2.0A
Aspect Ratio	21:9	OSD Language	English，简体中文, 한국어, Spanish
Resolution	3440 x 1440p	Environmental Temperature & Humidity	Operating temperature: 0~50°C
			Storage temperature: -20~60°C
Default Colour Temperature	6500		Operating relative humidity: RH 10% to 90% (non-condensation)
Brightness	MAX 300	Tilt Adjustment	Yes
Contrast Ratio	3000:1	VESA Mounting	With VESA additional support
Dot Pitch	0.07725(H) x 0.23175(V)mm	Backlight	E-LED
Response Time	OD 7.8MS	Height Adjustment	No
Refresh Rate	Up to 100Hz

 

System Requirements

Operating System Windows® 7 / Windows® 8 / Windows® 10 64-bit or higher

Processor (CPU) Intel® Core™ i5 or AMD Phenom™ II X3 or higher

Graphics Card NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 950 or AMD Radeon™ R9 380 or higher

Memory 6 GB RAM

Assembly 

Stand Installation

Note: Keep the foam over the monitor before attaching the stand.

1. Open the package, take out the product with foam still attached, and gently place it on a desktop or table.

2. Take out the two parts of the stand, remove the foam covering the back of the monitor, and press the button to remove the stand plate.

3. Use the screwdriver and two 12mm NO.1 screws to fasten the stand plate to the stem. Next, use the remaining NO.1 screws to fasten the base to the stem.

4. Insert the stand’s plate into the opening on the back of the monitor. It should click into place. Make sure the stand is securely attached to the back of the monitor then remove the monitor from the remaining foam section and stand it up on a table or desk as desired.

Note: If needed, the stand can easily be detached from the monitor by pressing the button near the stand plate. Make sure the monitor is laid on a flat surface before removing the stem.

Mount Installation

This monitor ONLY includes screws which may be used when attaching the monitor to a VESA 100x100mm mount. No mount or mounting accessory is included.

Keep the foam underneath the monitor before attaching it to a mount or accessory. No mount or mounting accessory is 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. If the monitor is already attached to the stand, remove the stand. If the stand was not installed, press the button to remove the stand plate.

2. Remove the original screws x 4 (❶) from the opening in the back of the monitor. 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 NO. 2 screws when attaching anything to the back of the monitor (❷).

Note:

• Do not discard the original screws or the stand plate.
• Use only the NO. 2 Screws (❷) provided when attaching the monitor to a VESA 100x100mm mount.

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

Connectivity

Power Cable Connect the included power cable to the monitor, then plug the other end into an AC outlet.

3.5mm Audio Output   Connect a 3.5mm audio device (e.g. headphones or externally-powered speakers, not included).   Listening to loud audio for prolonged periods of time may permanently damage your hearing.

DisplayPort   Connect to this monitor from your compatible computer using a DisplayPort cable (not included) to receive a high-quality digital video signal.

HDMI   Connect to this monitor from your compatible computer using an HDMI cable (included) to receive a high-quality digital video signal.

DVI   Connect to this monitor from your compatible computer using a DVI cable (not included) to receive a high-quality digital video signal.

Operation

Setup

1. For basic setup, connect the monitor to your PC's graphics card using the included DisplayPort cable. An HDMI or DVI cable (not included) can be used instead.
2. Connect the cable to the corresponding connector on your monitor as outlined in the Connectivity section of this user guide.
3. Connect the power cable as outlined in the Connectivity section of this user guide.
4. Press the power button on your monitor to turn it on.

 

OSD Menu

The On-Screen Display (OSD) menu can be used to adjust your monitor's settings.

When first connecting the monitor to your PC, settings will adjust automatically based on the configuration of your PC.

1. Press any button to activate the navigation window.

2. Press M to enter the OSD screen

3.Press Up or Down to browse functions and change
Press M to enter the sub-menu for a highlighted sub-menu
Press E to exit the current screen

 

List of Functions

Main Menu	Sub-Menu	Options	Description
Input Source	DVI	NONE	Select DVI input
	HDMI	NONE	Select HDMI input
	DP	NONE	Select DP input
Brightness/Contrast	Brightness	0~100	Adjust display brightness
	Contrast	0~100	Adjust display contrast
	DCR	ON	Turn DCR function on
		OFF	Turn DCR function off
Colour Setting	Gamma	Gamma 2.0	Set gamma
		Gamma 2.2
		Gamma 2.4
	Picture Mode	Standard, Text, Movie, Game, FPS, RTS	Set a preset display mode
	Colour Temperature	Warm, Cool, User	Set the display colour temperature mode
	USER	Red, Green, Blue	Set custom colour values
	Low Blue Light	0~100	Set the display blue light filtering
	Hue/Saturation	Hue, Saturation	Set the hue and saturation
Picture Quality Setting	Bypass	On, Off	Turn the bypass function on/off
	Sharpness	0~100	Set display sharpness
	Response Time	Off, High, Middle, Low	Change response time
	Noise Reduction	Off, High, Middle, Low	Reduce image noise caused by signal interference
	Super-Resolution	Off, High, Middle, Low	Enhance image resolution
	Dynamic Luminous Control	On, Off	Strengthen greyscale expression
Display	Aspect Ratio	Wide Screen, 4:3, Auto	Set display ratio
	DP Version	DP 1.1, DP 1.2	Set DisplayPort version
	LED Mode	Normal. Off, Flicker	Set LED effect
Audio (no built-in speakers)	Mute	On, Off	Toggle Mute on/off
	Volume	0-100	Set the audio volume
	Audio Source	HDMI, DP	Display the input signals from (HDMI or DP)
Multi-Window	Multi-Window	Off, PIP, PBP 2Win	Set Picture-in-Picture or Picture-by-Picture options
	PIP Size	Small, Medium, Large	Adjust PIP/PBP display window size
	PIP Position	Top Right, Top Left, Bottom Right, Bottom Left	Adjust PIP/PBP window position
	Swap	NONE	Swap primary and secondary inputs
Other	Language	English，简体中文，한국어，Spanish	Set OSD language
	OSD H-Position	0-100	Adjust OSD horizontal position
	OSD V-Position	0-100	Adjust OSD vertical position
	OSD Transparency	0-100	Set OSD transparency
	OSD Time Out	5-100	Set OSD timeout in seconds
	OSD Rotation	Normal, 90, 180, 270	Rotate OSD for ease of use on rotated displays
	Reset	Reset configuration	Restore factory defaults

 

AMD FreeSync

If desired, you can use the monitor’s AMD FreeSync feature. The feature itself is on by default. In order to use this feature, please note you must have hardware with AMD FreeSync™ capability, a DisplayPort cable, and the latest graphic drivers. To use this feature, connect the appropriate cable to the DP connectors on both the computer and Monitor. After connecting, you will receive a prompt to enable the feature on your computer.

Gameplus

Press the up button in the OSD settings to toggle on-screen centre icons for FPS games or other scenarios.

 

 

Troubleshooting

Issue	Possible cause / Steps to resolve
Screen is blank	Ensure power button has been pressed
	Check brightness/contrast
	Check indicator light; if flashing, no video signal is being received
	Check display settings of connected device
Image out of focus	Check video cable connection
Screen is flashing	Issue with power source: contact Kogan.com
	Ensure devices which could cause magnetic disturbance (unshielded speakers, fluorescent lighting, AC transformers, etc.) are a safe distance away
Colour bleeding, distortion or other unusual effects	Check video cable connection
	Connect to other video source for comparison
	Inspect condition of ports on monitor and graphics card
	Adjust colour settings in monitor and PC display settings
Screen strolling, rolling or moving	Check source frequency is within 55-76Hz
	Check video cable connection
Indicator light not illuminated	Check power connection
	Check power has been turned on
No video signal	Confirm PC and graphics card compatibility
	Inspect condition of ports on monitor and graphics card
Dim image	Adjust brightness/contrast
Image jitter/moire pattern	Nearby electronic equipment may be causing interference
Indicator on or flashing but no image on screen	Confirm monitor has been turned on
	Confirm graphics card is installed
	Check video cable connection
	Inspect condition of ports on monitor and graphics card
	Check if PC is asleep or in standby, etc.
Position or size incorrect	Check settings in monitor OSD menu and PC display settings