Safety & Warnings
Read all instructions before using the appliance and retain for reference.
- Unplug the monitor before cleaning it with a slightly damp, clean cloth.
- Wiping the screen once it has been turned off with a dry micro fibre cloth is recommended.
- 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.
- Avoid placing the monitor near heaters, stoves, fireplaces or other sources of heat, as well as in rooms lacking adequate ventilation.
- Do not insert any objects or spray any liquids into the vents.
- 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 of time.
- Do not place heavy objects on the monitor, its power cord or any connected cables.
- 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 the OSD menu |
| 2 | Down: Press to move down in menus | 5 | Power: Press to turn the monitor on/off |
| 3 | Up: Press to move up in menus | 6 | LED Indicator: See above |
Indicator Light
A solid blue/green/white light indicates power is on and the monitor is operating normally.
A flashing blue light indicates no video source has been detected: check video source connections and power.
A 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 | HDMI Input (1.4) |
| 8 | Audio output to connect headphones or powered speakers | 10 | DVI input |
| 11 | DisplayPort input |
Stand Installation
Note
- Keep the foam underneath the monitor before attaching the stand.
- To avoid damage, do not touch the screen when moving the monitor.
Installation Method:
Open the carton, take out 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 (the earphone hook is sleeved on the top of the bracket).
Removal Method:
Use a screwdriver to loosen the screws of lock bracket, rotating shaft and base.
Take the machine out of the packing box, lay it flat with the back facing upward and clamp the base assembly to the rotating shaft of the machine.
The base assembly can be taken out by directly pulling the quick release button upwards by hand.
Wall Mounting
This monitor only includes screws which may be used when attaching the monitor to a VESA 75*75mm Wall mount.
Note: VESA mount or mounting accessory are excluded.
1. Open the Box, take out the product with protection form 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 from the opening in the back of the monitor.
3. Follow the directions 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.
Note: Do not discard the original screws. These may be needed for future use
4. Follow the directions with your mount, stand, or accessory and install the monitor on the wall or fixture as desired.
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 ). The recommended configuration is 2x1440p @144Hz.
Specifications
| Screen Size | 31.5" | Output | Audio |
| Curvature | 1500R | Signal Input | HDMI.DVI, DP, |
| Viewing Angle (H/V) | 178°/178° | Power | AC 100-240V, 50/60HZ 1.5A |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | OSD Language |  |
| Resolution | 1920x1080p | Environmental Temperature & Humidity |
Operating temperature: 0-40°C Storage temperature: -20-60°C Operating relative humidity:RH 10% to 85%(non-condensation) |
| Backlight | E-LED | ||
| Default Colour Temperature | 6500K | ||
| Typical Brightness | MAX 280 | ||
| Contrast Ratio | 3000:1 | ||
| Dot Pitch | 0.3637(W) x 0.3637(H)mm | ||
| Response Time | 6MS | Height Adjustment | N/A |
| Refresh Rate | 165Hz | VESA Mounting | With VESA additional bolt |
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 |
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).
Warnings: Listening to loud audio for prolonged periods of time may permanently damage your hearing.
HDMI
Connect to this monitor from your compatible computer using an HDMI cable (Not 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.
DisplayPort
Connect to this monitor from your compatible computer using a DisplayPort cable (included) to receive a high-quality digital video signal.
Operation
Setup
- For basic setup, connect the monitor to your PC's graphics card using the DisplayPort cable, (included). An HDMI cable (not included) can be used instead.
- Connect the cable to the corresponding connector on your monitor as outlined in the Connectivity section of this user guide.
- Connect the power cable as outlined in the Connectivity section of this user guide.
- 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.
- Press any button to activate the navigation window.
- Press M to enter the OSD screen.
- 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.
OSD Menu Functions:
| Main Menu | Sub-Menu | Options | Description |
| BRIGHTNESS | Brightness | 0-100 | Adjust display brightness |
| Contrast | 0-100 | Adjust display contrast | |
| ECO | Standard, Game, RTS, FPS, Movie, Text | Set visual mode | |
| DCR | On | Turn on DCR function | |
| Of | Turn off DCR function | ||
| IMAGE | Aspect | Wide, Auto, 4:3 | Set aspect ratio |
| COLOR TEMR | Colour temp. | Warm, User, Cool | Adjust colour temperature |
| Red | 0-100 | Customize RGB components | |
| Green | 0-100 | ||
| Blue | 0-100 | ||
| OSD SETTING | Language |  |
Set OSD language |
| OSD H.POS. | 0-100 | Adjust the OSD horizontal position | |
| OSD V.POS. | 0-100 | Adjust the OSD vertical position | |
| OSD Timer | 0-60 | Set how long the OSD remains open after non-use | |
| Transparency | 0-100 | Set the OSD overall transparency | |
| RESET | Reset | N/A | Reset monitor configurations |
| MISC | Signal source | HDMI, DVI, DP | Display the input signal |
| Volume | 0-100 | Adjust audio volume | |
| Low blue ray | 0-100 | Set blue light filtering level | |
| Over Driver | Off, Low, Middle, High | Set the Over Driver function | |
| Led effect | Normal, Off, Flicker | Lighting Effect After Adjust | |
| FreeSync | On, Off | Turn the FreeSync function on/ off |
AMD FreeSync
FreeSync capability, a DisplayPort cable and the latest graphics 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 reasons / Countermeasures |
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Screen is black |
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 |
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Image out of focus |
Check video cable connection |
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Screen is flashing |
An issue with the power source: contact Kogan.com Ensure devices which could cause magnetic disturbance (unshielded speakers, fluorescent lighting, AC transformers, etc.) are a safe distance away |
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Colour bleeding, distortion or other unusual effects |
Check video cable connection Connect to another video source for comparison Inspect condition of ports on monitor and graphics card Adjust colour settings in monitor and PC display settings |
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Screen strolling, rolling or moving |
Check source frequency is in the refresh rates range. Check video cable connection |
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Indicator light no display |
Check power connection Check power has been turned on |
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No video signal |
Confirm PC and graphics card compatibility Inspect condition of ports on monitor and graphics card |
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Dim image |
Adjust brightness/contrast |
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Image jitter/moire pattern |
Nearby electronic equipment may be causing interference |
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The indicator is on or flashing but no image on the 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. |
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Position or size incorrect |
Check settings in monitor OSD menu and PC display settings |