LevelOne KVM-8901US User manual

KVM-8901
19” Widescreen LCD KVM Rack Console
User Manual
V1.1

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Information...........................................................................................................................................................- 2 -
1.1 Overview...........................................................................................................................................................- 2 -
1.2 Features............................................................................................................................................................- 3 -
1.3 Product Specifications ....................................................................................................................................- 4 -
2. Panel Control and OSD Function ....................................................................................................................- 5 -
2.1 Auto-Tune ..................................................................................................................................................- 5 -
2.2 Contrast......................................................................................................................................................- 5 -
2.3 Brightness..................................................................................................................................................- 6 -
2.4 Color Adjust ...............................................................................................................................................- 6 -
2.5 Color Temperature....................................................................................................................................- 6 -
2.6 Language...................................................................................................................................................- 7 -
3. Touch Pad...........................................................................................................................................................- 8 -
4. KVM Module...........................................................................................................................................................- 9 -
4.1 Introduction.......................................................................................................................................................- 9 -
4.2 KVM Features................................................................................................................................................- 10 -
4.3 KVM’s Switch Operation...............................................................................................................................- 11 -
4.4 Remarks...................................................................................................................................................- 13 -
5. Installation.............................................................................................................................................................- 14 -
5.1 Cabinet Installation........................................................................................................................................- 14 -
5.2 Connection Diagrams ...................................................................................................................................- 16 -
6. Package Contents ...............................................................................................................................................- 19 -
7. Certifications.........................................................................................................................................................- 20 -
APPENDIX-1 Notes on 3-in-1 LCD Drawer .........................................................................................................- 21 -

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1. Information
1.1 Overview
The LCD drawer, a modularized design, has a 19”-wide screen TFT LCD panel, a 105-key
keyboard, and a touchpad.
“KVM-8901” is the 3-in-1 model (LCD, Keyboard, and Touchpad),
“KCM-0832”and “KCM-1632” is the 8 / 16-port KVM module.
The power source of all the models is +12V DC-in from an external power adapter.
Model Name
Description
1
KVM-8901
19” Widescreen LCD KVM Rack Console
2
KCM-0832
8-Port KVM Module
3
KCM-1632
16-Port KVM Module
FIG. the LCD drawer (KVM-8901)

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1.2 Features
⚫1U-19” rack mount size design
⚫19 inches wide screen LCD with on screen display (OSD) setting
⚫Touch-pad (compatible with PS/2 mouse interface)
⚫Standard 105 keyboard plus 18 push-buttons (hotkeys)
⚫KVM functions
◼Hot Plug - add PCs or remove connected PCs for maintenance without powering down the
KVM switch or PCs
◼Very high video quality - up to 1920X1440, bandwidth: 200MHz (it might be limited by the
monitor resolution)
◼No software required - easy PC selection via KVM-OSD manual, push buttons, or hot
Keys
◼Support eight characters password protection and search PC server name
◼Auto Scan Mode for monitoring PCs and flexible Scan time from 5~99 seconds
◼Keyboard status restored when switching PCs
◼Buzzer sound for switching port confirmation
◼Support DOS, Win3.X, Win95/98/98SE/2000/ME/XP, WinNT, Netware, Unix, Linux
◼Support iMAC, Power MAC and Sun Microsystems with USB port
⚫Easy-Installation

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1.3 Product Specifications
Model Name
KVM-8901
KVM-8901 +
KCM-0832
KVM-8901+
KCM-1632
Numbers of Ports
1
8
16
Dimension (W x L x H), in mm
482 x 610 x 44
Net Weight
20 KGS
Gross Weight
24 KGS
LCD
Display Size
19 inch Wide Screen
Panel Type
TFT
Resolution
1440 x 900 / 1366x 768 (16:10 / 16:9)
View Angle
H 85 / 85
V 85 / 85
Contrast
500
Brightness
250cd/m2
Back light
lifetime: 50,000 hrs
Support Colors
16.7M
Connectors
PC port
1x HDB15
Female
(Combo)
8x HDB15 Female
(Combo)
16x HDB15
Female
(Combo)
Daisy-chain port
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1x HDB15 Female
(Combo)
1x HDB15 Female
(Combo)
Console port
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1x USB (KB)
1x USB (MS)
1x HDB15 Female
(VGA)
1x USB (KB)
1x USB (MS)
1x HDB15 Female
(VGA)
Power-In
DC12V
Keyboard
105 key Keyboard, compatible to IBM PC/AT, PS/2
keyboard, supports Language: Germany, English, French,
Italian, Spanish, Japanese, Chinese, and UK.
Touch pad
Microsoft mouse compatible with PS/2 mouse interface
Power Adapter
Universal 100~240V AC input, 12V DC output power
adapter Module (UL/cUL/TUV/CE/FCC/CCC)
ENV
Condition
Operation
Temperature
0~50℃
Storage Temperature
-20 ~ 60℃
Humidity
10~90%

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2. Panel Control and OSD Function
LCD OSD Menu-Tree
1. Color a. Contrast
b. Brightness
c. Color Adjust
d. Color Temp
2. Image Setting
a. Clock
b. Phase
c. Sharpness
d. H.Position
e. V.Position
3. OSD Menu
a. OSD H.Pos.
b. OSD V.Pos.
c. OSD Timer
d. Language
Auto-Tune (A):
[1] Auto setting
[2] Exit
Menu (M) :
[1] Activate OSD menu
[2] Select the item
Up / Left (-):
[1] Scroll up the menu bar
[2] Decrease setting
Down / Right (+):
[1] Scroll down the menu bar
[2] Increase setting
Power:
Turn on or off the LCD
2.1Auto-Tune
Press the “Auto Tune” button. The panel will adjust the display size automatically and also tune the
panel to its best condition.
2.2Contrast
(1) Press the “Menu” button.
(2) Use the “Up” or “Down” button to scroll to the item “Color”.
(3) Press the “Menu” button to enter.
(4) Use the “Up” or “Down” button to scroll to the item “Contrast”.
Contrast
Brightness
Color Adjust
Color Temp

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(5) Use the “Up” or “Down” button to adjust the contrast of the display.
(6) Press the “Menu” button to save and finish this setting.
2.3Brightness
(1) Press the “Menu” button.
(2) Use the “Up” or “Down” button to scroll to the item “Color”.
(3) Press the “Menu” button to enter.
(4) Use the “Up” or “Down” button to scroll to the item “Brightness”.
Contrast
Brightness
Color Adjust
Color Temp
(5) Press the “Menu” button to enter.
(6) Use the “Up” or “Down” button to adjust the brightness of the display.
(7) Press the “Menu” button to save and finish this setting.
2.4Color Adjust
(1) Press the “Menu” button.
(2) Use the “Up” or “Down” button to scroll to the item “Color”.
(3) Press the “Menu” button to enter
(4) Use the “Up” or “Down” button to scroll to the item “Color Adjust”
Contrast
Brightness
Color Adjust
Color Temp
(5) Press the “Menu” button to enter.
(6) Use the “Up” or “Down” button to adjust the Color of the display.
(7) Press the “Menu” button to save and finish the setting.
2.5Color Temperature
(1) Press the “Menu” button.
(2) Use the “Up“ or “Down” button to scroll to the item “Color”.
(3) Press the “Menu” button to enter
(4) Use the “Up“ or “Down” button to scroll to the item “Color Temp”

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Contrast
Brightness
Color Adjust
Color Temp
(5) Press the “Menu” button to enter.
(6) Use the “Down” and “Up” button to adjust the Color Temp of the display.
(7) Press the “Menu” button to save and finish the setting.
2.6Language
The LCD_OSD support 7 languages, English, French, German, Spanish, Tradition Chinese, Simple
Chinese and Japanese by selecting the item in the menu by the item “English”, “Français”,
“Deutsch”, “Español”, “繁體中文”, “简体中文”, and “日本語”, respectively.
(1) Press the “Menu” button.
(2) Use the “Up“ or “Down” button to scroll to the item “OSD Menu”.
(3) Press the “Menu” button to enter
(4) Use the “Up“ or “Down” button to scroll to the item “Language”
(5) Press the “Menu” button to enter
(6) Use the “Up“ or “Down” button to scroll to the desired OSD-language, below shows the
language “Deutsch” (German) is selected.
English
Français
Deutsch
Español
繁體中文
简体中文
日本語
(7) Press the “Menu” button to save and finish the setting.
< Other OSD functions will be operated as the steps above>

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3. Touch Pad
FUNCTION
Basic Function
Cursor Move
This function is enabled when the finger moving on touchpad device.
Scroll
Function
Multiple
Finger
Vertical Scroll
vertical scrolling is
enabled when tap right
side of touchpad then
move finger.
Horizontal Scroll
horizontal scrolling is
enabled when tap down
side of touchpad then
move finger.
1 Finger (Left Button)
It’s same as the left button of
mouse.
And it could be setup as the
function as selected. for example:
Click/Select, Content Menu,
Run ...etc.
2 Finger (Middle Button)
It’s same as the middle button of
mouse.
And it could be setup as the
function as selected but expect
Click/Select. for example: Content
Menu, Run, Zoom in ...etc.
3 Finger (Right Button)
It’s same as the right button of
mouse.
And it could be setup as the
function as selected. for example:
Click/Select, Content Menu,
Run ...etc.

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4. KVM Module
4.1 Introduction
The 4-in-1 LCD drawer includes KVM module which provides efficient way to control many
computers. Powerful model-detection design will enable all connected PCs to identify KVM model
correctly to meet server versatility and reach optimum setup. Stackable function (by daisy-chain)
enables to link other KVM switches at any time to expand connected computers. With the
on-screen display (OSD), you can view all computer situation and able to name and set password
for each computer.
FIG. the 16-port KVM module (KCM-0832)
FIG. the 8-port KVM module (KCM-1632)
PORT16
PORT15
PORT14
PORT13
PORT12
PORT11
PORT10
PORT9
PORT7
PORT6
PORT5
PORT4
PORT3
PORT2
PORT1
PORT8
Console
Daisy-chain
PORT7
PORT6
PORT5
PORT4
PORT3
PORT2
PORT1
PORT8
Console
Daisy-chain

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4.2 KVM Features
⚫Use One KVM Console to control 8/16 PCs
⚫Scan Interval: 5-99 Seconds
⚫Automatic KVM signal simulation, able to boot-up PC simultaneously
⚫Support advanced function of Logitech and Microsoft mouse
⚫Support Plug & Play, Software free
⚫Support DDC2B, correct Monitor type detection for each port at any time
⚫Compatible with MS-DOS, Windows, Linux, Unix, FreeBSD
⚫VGA resolution up to 1920x1440 (it might be limited by the resolution of the display)
⚫Front panel, hot-key, and full-function OSD menu for PC selection
⚫Daisy chain to expand the connected PCs
⚫Keyboard/Video Monitor/Mouse signal RESET function
⚫Automatic KVM type detection for optimum setup
⚫Integrated HD15 3-in-1 KVM cable, easy connect and save space

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4.3 KVM’s Switch Operation
(1) Switch Ports by Hotkey Commands
You can conveniently command KVM Switch via a simple hotkey sequence. To send commands to
KVM Switch, you must press the hotkey (default is Caps Lock) twice within 2 seconds. You will
hear a beep sound confirming you are in the hotkey mode. If you do not press any key during
hotkey mode over 2 seconds the hotkey mode will be terminated and back to normal state.
The default hotkey is Caps Lock but you can change hotkey as your application convenience. If
you prefer to use other hotkey, please go to OSD menu and change the default hotkey to the other.
The table below lists all the supported hotkey commands.
Command
Function
Space Bar
Bring up the OSD screen
or 
Move selection up or down
1~8 Bank
01~16 Port
The first digit is bank number starting with “1”. The first KVM Switch on the daisy
chain line is bank 1 (the Master). A standalone KVM Switch is fixed in bank 1. The
second and the third digits indicate the port number from 01 to16.
PgUp
Back to previous bank.
PgDn
Go to next bank.
B
To enable/disable beep sound function.
L
To enable/disable the Screen Saving function and 10min auto-logout function.
This default function is OFF.
S
For supervisor to activate the Auto-scan function.
U
For supervisor to enable/disable Security function. If the Security is off, you can
access the KVM system without user name & password. This default function is
OFF.
P
To login to the OSD. If Security is enabled it will display the Login window waiting
for username and password. If Security is disabled it will display the Status
window.
R
For supervisor to reset the OSD back to factory default value (except User
Security settings).

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Example 1:
To bring up the OSD by hotkey, press “Caps Lock”, “Caps Lock” and the “Space Bar”. Immediately, the OSD
overlay screen will appear. The superimposed menu screen is generated by the KVM Switch, and does not
affect your computers or software function in any way.
Example 2:
To switch to Bank 1 Port1, press “Caps Lock”, “Caps Lock”, and “1”, “0”, “1”.
Example 3:
To switch to Bank 3 Port12, press “Caps Lock”, “Caps Lock”, and “3”, “1”, “2”.
within 2 seconds
+
+
Caps
Lock
=
On Screen Display Menu
Caps
Lock
Space Bar
+
within 2 seconds
+
+
Caps
Lock
=
Switch to Bank 1’s Port 1
Caps
Lock
+
1
0
1
+
within 2 seconds
+
+
Caps
Lock
=
Switch to Bank 3’s Port 12
Caps
Lock
+
3
1
2

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(2) Switch Ports by KVM-OSD
Press the button “M” = To activate KVM-OSD menu
Use the up / down arrow to select the desired port.
Figure KVM-OSD Menu of KVM Switch
4.4Remarks
(1) Please plug KVM switch adapter and use high quality 3-in-1 KVM cable for optimum operation.
(2) To prevent potential power damage, please don’t use 2-wire extension cord and ensure AC outlets at PCs and
monitors are on the same phase and have correct grounding.
(3) Limited Warranty:
A. In no events shall the direct vendor’s liability for direct or indirect, special, incidental or consequential
damages, loss of profit, loss of business, or financial loss which hay be caused by the use of the product
exceeds the price paid for the product.
B. The direct vendor makes no warranty or representation, expressed or implied with respect to the contents or
use of this documentation, and especially disclaims its quality, performance, merchantability, or fitness for
any particular purpose.
C. The direct vendor also reserves the right to revise or update the product or documentation without obligation
to notify any user of such revisions or updates. For further information, please contact your direct vendor.

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5. Installation
5.1 Cabinet Installation
Below is the steps to install the LCD drawer with the standard 19-inch cabinet.
Step 1:
Figure 1: Attach the left and right mounting rails to the rack
Step 2:
Figure 2: Remove the screws
Step 3:

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Figure 3: Let the LCD drawer slide-in the rack mount bracket
Step 4:
Figure 4: Screw–in the LCD drawer at the left/right position

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5.2 Connection Diagrams
⚫For 3-in-1 LCD Drawer (KVM-8901)r
⚫Plug the DC12V to the drawer.
⚫Plug HDB-15 end of the KVM cable to the drawer and plug the other end of the cable (with the
sequence mouse, keyboard, then video) to PC’s ports.
FIG.1 Single Console Connection between drawer and PC
KVM-8901
1.8M cable
(DB15 to
DB15+USB+PS2)
USB to Ps2 changer
PS2 to USB converter
PC
Connecting to PC with PS2 I/F
Connecting to PC with USB I/F
Since the signal from the drawer DB15 contains only VGA+ PS2 signals, it’s essential to use a
“PS2-to-USB”converter to connect to USB interface PC.

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⚫For 3-in-1 LCD Drawer (KVM8901) to external KVM Box
⚫Plug the DC12V to the drawer.
⚫Plug HDB-15 end of the KVM cable to the drawer and plug the other end of the cable (with the USB
and video) to the external KVM box’s console.
FIG.2 Single Console Connection between the drawer and the external KVM Module
KVM-8901
1.8M cable
(DB15 to
DB15+USB+PS2)
USB to Ps2
changer
PS2 to USB
converter
External KVM
Module
*Since the signal from the drawer DB15 contains only VGA + PS2 signals, it’s essential to use a “PS2-to-USB”converter to connect
to USB interface KVM.
**The PS2.to USB conversion cable has embedded hotkey “CapsLock”. If connecting to other KVM, please be aware to change the
KVM’s hotkey other than “CapLock”
To PC

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For 4-in-1 LCD Drawer (KVM-8901+ KCM-0832/KCM-1632)
⚫Plug the DC-power adapter to the drawer.
⚫Plug HDB-15 end of the KVM cable to a selected switch channel and plug the other end of the cable
(with mouse/keyboard/video) to PC’s ports.
FIG.3 Connection between 4-in-1 drawer and PC
KVM-8901 +
KCM-0832
FIG.4 Cascade Connection
KCM-1632
External
16-port KVM
Cascade additional KVM-Switch: plug HDB-15 end of the cable to the “cascade port” and the other end to
the second KVM’s user console.
Cable
To the next bank
To PC

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6. Package Contents
KVM-8901
Control Center LCD drawer
1 PCS
User’s manual
1 PCS
AC to DC Power Adapter
1 PCS
Rack Mount Kit *
1 SET
KVM cable
1 SET