Planet DKVM-1708 User manual

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DKVM-1708/1716
17" LCD Drawer KVM Console
with 8/16 Port Combo-Free Module

User’s Manual of DKVM-1708/1716
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(2) This device must accept any interference re
he potential effects on the environment and human health as a result of the
/16 Ports Combo-Free Module
odel: DKVM-1708/1716
(January, 2013)
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User’s Manual for Drawer KVM Console with 8
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Safety Instructions
1. Please disconnect this equipment from AC outlet before cleaning. Don’t use liquid or
sprayed detergent for cleaning. Use moisture sheet or clothe for cleaning.
2. For pluggable equipment, the socked-outlet shall be installed near the equipment and
shall be easily accessible.
3. Please keep this equipment from humidity.
4. Lay this equipment on a reliable surface when install. A drop or fall could cause injury.
5. Do not leave this equipment in an environment unconditioned, storage temperature
above 60 oC, it may damage the equipment.
6. The opening on the enclosure is for air convection hence the equipment from overheating.
DO NOT COVER THE OPENING.
7. Make sure the voltage of the power source connect the equipment to the power outlet.
8. Please keep the power cord such a way that people can not step on it. Do not place
anything over power cord. The power cord must rate for the voltage and current marked
on the product’s electrical ratings label. The voltage and current rating of the cord should
be greater than the voltage and the current rating marked on the product.
9. All cautions and warning on the equipment should be noted.
10. If the equipment is not in use for long time, disconnect the equipment from mains to avoid
being damaged by transient over-voltage.
11. Never pour any liquid into ventilation openings; this could cause fire or electrical shock.
12. Never open the equipment. For safety reason, qualified service personnel should only
open the equipment.
13. If one of the following situations arises, get the equipment checked by service personnel.
The Power Cord or plug is damaged.
Liquid has penetrated into the equipment.
The equipment has been exposed to moisture.
The equipment has not worked well or you can not get it work according to
User’s Manual.
The equipment has dropped and damaged.
If the equipment has obvious signs or breakage
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Index of Contents
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nstallation.......................................................................................................................... 6
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OSD Function..................................................................................................................... 13
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Safety Instructions..................................................................................................................................
Index of Contents ............................................................................................................................
1. General Infor
1.1 Packing List.................................................................................................................................... 1
1.2 Product Feature...............................
1.3 Features ...................................................................
2. Installation ...........................................................................................................................................
2.1 Before I
2.2 Hardware Kits Contents.................................................................................................
2.3 LCD Components.................................................................................
2.4 Connecting the Console...............................................................................................................
3. OSD Operation.........................................................................
3.1 Panel Controls and LCD OSD Function....................................................................................... 1
3.2 KVM
3.2.1 Manual Key.......................................................................................................................
3.2.2 Hot Key and Mouse Clicking............................................................................................
3.2.3 OSD (On Screen Display) .................................................................................................13

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1. General Informat
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1.1 Pa
The com
One 1.8 m KVM cable. (HDB-15 / VGA + PS/2 x 2)
One 1.8m power cord
One user’s manual CD
One quick installation guide
Two Rack mount bracket kit
One Rack Mount Screw pack
Check to make sure that the unit was not damaged in shipping. If you encounter a
problem, contact your dealer.
Please read this manual thoroughly, and follow the installation and operation
procedures carefully to prevent any damage to the product, and / or any of the
devices that connect to it.
ion
The PLANET DKVM-1708 / DKVM-1716 is the drawer KVM with single-rail
console design offering industrial level input solution, which optimizes your
space utilization by controlling your systems in just 1U space on the rack. The
arate rail design helps users install the KVM console more easily. You don’t
e to prop the heavy console during the installation but just lock the rails into
rack and then pull the KVM console into the rails. Simply use the supplied
Combo VGA cable set to link the ports to the console ports of your KVM switch,
atter whether your connected port interface be either USB or PS/2.
KVM switch modules are loaded with rich features, such as one local
sole port, Daisy chain capability, On Screen Display (OSD) menu, Password
urity, Searching PC server name, Hot key control, Push button and
Auto-Scan control, complete keyboard and mouse emulation for simultaneously
boot-up processes.
cking List
plete package consists of:

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1.2 Product Feature
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ouse /
y installed
, easy to install
LCD display and KVM Switch
Cascade controls 128 sets of PCs lly increase)
n. One man can install the KVM console
easily. In case you need to maintain the console, you can easily uninstall without
¾Hardware
Heavy-Duty Electroplate Steel
Supports high resolution up to 1280 x 1024 @ 75Hz
Complies with EIA RS-310C 19” Rack Mount standard
¾System
Supports Combo KVM module to connect servers / KVM via USB & PS/2 connection
Fully supports Logitech / Microsoft / IBM PS/2 mouse / trackball and compatible PS/2 m
trackball
Supports hot plug; not necessary to turn off the original system regardless of a newl
PC or KVM
¾Installation
Single rail design
OSD function for
Supports 6 keyboard languages (continua
1.3 Features
Easy to install
With the unique separate rail desig
effecting the server above or below.

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odular KVM switches
DKVM-1708/1716 as single port console or through some
simple action and few screws to be 8/16 ports KVM switch.
M
The user can use

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erful Mouse/Keyboard Support
In the present computer applications, a mouse has become an indispensable
device. The KVM fully supports various models of PS/2 mice manufactured by
Logitech, Microsoft and IBM as well as compatible PS/2 mice of other brands.
The KVM supports the PS/2 Keyboard Port of the CODE SET1/2/3 and further
allows you to use the KVM for all kinds of servers, PCs or their combination.
Various keyboard language support
DKVM-1708/1716 provides multi-Language keyboard support English, Germany,
rench, Italian,Spanish,Chinese.F
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1.4 Product Specification
Model Name DKVM-1708 DKVM-1716
Display Size 17 inches
Panel Type 2CCFL LCD Panel
Resolution Capabilities Maximum Resolution up to 1280 x 1024 (SXGA)
Pixel Pitch Supports 0.264(H)x0.264(V)/ 0.294(H)x0.294(V)
Operating System
Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP/2003/Vista/7 Server,Linux,
Mac OS9/OSX and Sun Microsystems.
Multi Platform Support PS/2 and Combo-Free KVM module
System Cables KVM Cable(Combo-Free) x 1
Keyboard Mouse 105 key PS/2 keyboard with touch pad
Power Source 100 ~ 240V AC input
Touch pad 1000 points/ inch(40 points/mm)-graphics tablet mode
Mouse resolution 300 DPI
Video: 8 HDB-15 female Video: 16 HDB-15 female
KVM Switch Module PC
Connectors KB/MS: PS/2 & USB signal combined
Temperature
Operate: 5 ~ 40 Degree C / 41 ~ 104 Degree F
Storage: -20 ~ 60 Degree C / -4 ~ 140 Degree F
Humidity 0% ~ 80% RH
Chassis Construction Heavy duty steel materials
Keyboard Language* Multi-Language keyboard support English, Germany, French,
Italian,Spanish,Chinese(Default: English)
Certification CE / FCC

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allation
check all p ing the list before installation. To make
ng process. If
ountered an
lation en
d brac ance means front bracket
t) cab d longer rear brackets.
binet de ontact your dealer
tretch rails
or ck-mounted equipment should be maintained.
ply co ect
ons to the
and con ese devices
from falling down e people hurt
he console d
2. Installation
2.1 Before Inst
1. Please eripherals accord
sure of the whole unit was not damaged and lost during shippi
you enc y problem, please contact your dealer.
2. Before instal , make sure all peripherals and computer have be
turned off.
3. The standar kets are for 500 ~ 800 mm (dist
to rear bracke inet, contact your dealer if you nee
4. If your ca pth is above 800 to 1000 mm, please c
for the s and replace it for your demand.
5. Reliable access ies of ra
Particular attention s
connecti
hould be given to sup nnections other than dir
branch circuit.
6. The KVM sole are a little bit heavy, please prevent th
during the installation. That may make som
and t amage.

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2.2 Hardware Kits C
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ontents
ush to fit your cabinet
2
. Repeat step 1~2 for the other side.
4. Pull the console until rails automatically are locked. When users hardly push
the console and it can be unlocked by the power is over 4kg.
5. ght at the same time) then users can
1. Adjust rail with pull or p
. Install front and rear bracket on cabinet.
3
Pull and turn the lock knobs (left and ri
open console to operate.

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6. Put the KVM module into the c
8
onsole form the back. There are two ways to
install the KVM module in suitable position, users can fix KVM module with
ack- mounted Screws
(
7. Finish installation as below.
the KVM accessories (Both sides) or the extra R
Bothsides).
KVM accessories (L& R) X2
Extra rack- mounted Screws X8

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2.3 LCD Components
1
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No. Component Function Description
11
2
3
4
1 Handle Holder Pull to Slide the LCD console in or out
2 LCD Display Panel Display
3 LCD Panel OSD Buttons Controls Display Required Quality
4 LED Indicators Switching Operation for KVM Module ( Optional )
5 Slide Rail Single Slide Rail
6 USB Ports x 2 (K/B, Mouse) Plug-in external K/B and Mouse.
7 Power LED Indicates Power Status
8 Power Switch Turn on / Turn off
9 Touch Pad Mouse Operation
10 Keyboard Module Keyboard Operation
11 LCD Lock Screws Fix or Release LCD panel
12 8/ 16 ports KVM Modular KVM for 8/ 16 ports
5
6 7 8
9
12
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nsole
o connect an LCD console computer, perform the following steps
2.4 Connecting the Co
Tto a
8 Port of KVM
16 Port of KVM
1. Turn off your computer. You should always turn off your computer before
onnecting a device.
2.
el of your computer.
3. e ect the PS/2 mous
correct PS/2 ports on the rear panel of your computer. Or you can use USB
int ac ter. (Us your interface.
The switch has to be on PS/2 side when you use PS/2 interface connector.)
ease don't plug PS/2 and USB cables at the same time
connecting or disc
Connect the video (VGA) connector of the KVM cable to the video card
connector on the rear pan
Id ntify and conn e and PS/2 keyboard connector to the
erf e to connect your compu e PS/2-USB switch to select
Pl

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3. OSD Operation
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3.1 Panel Controls and LCD OSD Function
Controls Description
Soft power on/off button. Adjacent LED is lit when
on.
Menu To access the main menu. This button also acts as
the “Enter” button.
Auto Auto-synchronize and scale down display to any
valid factory preset timings.
▲UP Press to scroll the function you want to adjust.
▼DOWN Press to scroll the function you want to adjust.
Table 3.1 Panel Controls
Figure 3-1. OSD Control Bar
Controls Description
AUTO Video signal to eliminate “noise” and direction
Automatically size, centers direction and fine tunes
BRIGHTNESS Adjusts back ground black level of the screen image
CONTRAST Adjusts for ground white level of the screen image
SHARPNESS Adjusts the clarity and focus of the screen image
H.POSITION Moves the screen image left or right
V.POSITION Moves the screen up or down
CLOCK Adjusts image distortion appearing as vertical bars or
“noise” on the screen
PHASE Adjusts image distortion appearing as horizontal

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“noise” on the screen
COLOR color temperatures for users
METER Adjusts
LANGUAGE English, French , German , Ital
Allows you to choose from among five languages as
ia , Simplified Chinese,
Espanola, and Nederland
SPE Volume controlAKER
OSD
V.POSITION st operation of up/down on the screen
Adju
O
H.POSITION f right/left on the screen
SD Adjust operation o
OSD O EFF TIM OSD “time of staying” on the screen
RECALL factory sortingReturns all controls back to
SOURCE Analog/Digital signal choice
EXIT/SAVE Exit OSD control

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3.2 KVM OSD Function
3.2.1 Manual Key
It is the simple swi to press the Port Selection
Switch on the front panel of the KVM. The Selection LED (Red) is on, indicating
that you are switching to the corresponding port.
The Port Selection Switch functions only when connected to a PC.
u
t t Selection
it
r Aut ction Switches functions
3.2 nd Mouse Clicking
ot key and mouse clicking are applicable for switching a small section. You
an select the SVS (Smart View Setting) from the OSD of the PC first (for a
uick switch of PC) and use the keyboard (press the Ctrl key twice) or the
ouse (press and hold the middle button while pressing the left or right button)
switch to the previous or next set of PC.
The mouse must have at least 3 keys. As far as you select a PC with
SVS, you can use this method for the switch.
3.2.3 OSD (On Screen Display)
Press the NumLock on the keyboard twice or simultaneously press the Push
Buttons 1 and 2 of the Port Selection Switch on the KVM panel to start the OSD.
Use the key Up, Down and Enter keys on the keyboard to switch or directly
move the mouse to the target PC, and then double click the left button.
Additionally, you also can use the numeric keys to enter the direct switch. For
example, if you want to switch a PC to the Slave KVM port 04 under the Master
KVM port 03, then you can start the OSD and then directly enter 0304. If you
are using a standalone machine, then just enter the first two digits.
More OSD related information is given in the following OSD sections.
st tching method. You just need
1.
2. If the O
can no
ch.
ffline Skip of the OSD System Setting is Auto, then yo
make any switch when pressing an offline Por
sw
3. Fo o Scan Mode, none of the Port Sele
.2 Hot Key a
H
c
q
m
to
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tart
k twice or the Port Selection Switches 1 and 2 on the panel
enter the OSD.
to
then you can start the OSD by
using Port Selection Switch first, and then press F9 to enter into
ey.
enter
NumLock, then you can start the OSD by using the Port
odify the options of the OSD Entry Hot Key.
peration
n
use point to your desired PC, and
click the left key. The selection bar will move to that position and then click the
lef
must use the keyboard to complete the two functions: Name
Edit and Password.
S
Press the NumLoc
to
If you have modified the Hot Key for starting the OSD and are unable
enter the OSD by pressing NumLock,
the System Setting to modify the options of the OSD Entry Hot K
If you have modified the Hot Key for starting the OSD and are unable to
the OSD by pressing
Selection Switch first, and then press F9 to enter into the System Setting to
m
O
You can operate the options by keyboard or mouse. For the keyboard
operation, besides the common Up and Down keys, there are special functio
keys such as Enter, Space Bar, Function Key (F1, F4…) under the OSD
remark field. For the mouse operation, the left key refers to Enter and the right
key refers to Exit. For example, move the mo
t key again for the execution.
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Menu
er 4
Switch
Master List
03-04:Mail S1
LIST: MASTER
PWR C# KVM NAME SVS
2
●01 Admin ♁
●02 Θ
●03 04 Mail Group Ο
04 Θ
Θ
●05 Peter ♁
●06 08 Web Group Ο
●07 16 Data Group Ο
08
)*↑↓:Move Space:Edit Esc:Exit
art View Enter: Switching
Press Enter
3
F1: Sm
F4: Auto Scan F9: System Setting
F5: Clear Name List
4
Slave List
03-04:Mail Ser 4
LIST: Mail Group
PWR C# KVM NAME SVS
●01 MailSer1 Θ
MailSer4 ♁
●02 MailSer2 Θ
●03 MailSer3 ♁
●04
)*↑↓:Move Space:Edit Esc:Exit
F1: Smart View Enter: Switching
F4: Auto Scan F9: System Setting
F5: Clear Name List
1 、This field provides the information of the currently connected PC. As shown
the figure above, 03 refer to the Port Number of the Master; 04 refer the Port
e name of this PC defined by Users. If
in
Number of the Slave; and Mail Ser 4 is th

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PC connects to the Master, then the number consists of the first two digits. If a
ven a name for the PC, the name field will be blank.
2、This field shows the list of the Master KVM or a certain set of Slave KVM
currently displayed on the OSD. We recommend you to give a name to the
Slav
3、Th he fields are
descri and indicates
normal p cted to the CPU
port.
C#: y 01~08 and the
DKV nnot display al a
time
KVM , it shows that a
set of KVM connects to this port. The number 04 indicates Port 4 and 08
indicates Port 8 and 16 indicates Port 16 and so on.
VM is not on, there will have no number in this field.
NAME e Slave
KVM o from the
group “．”, “：”.
Please use the CapsLock to toggle the upper and lower cases.
SVS: . The
SVS is allel. If this option
is set Hot Key Switch
or Mo he option by Auto Scan. You also can use
ouse to click this field.
a
User has not gi
e KVM, or else the display after LIST: will be blank.
is field shows the list of connections to the KVM, and t
bed below : PWR: It shows the status of power supply a
ower supply for the equipment (PC or KVM) conne
It shows the channel number; the DKVM-1708 will displa
M-1716 will display 01~08; 09~16 (Since the screen ca l at
, therefore you can use PgUp/PgDn to switch the pages).
:It shows the KVM model. If there is a number in this field
If the connected K
:It shows the name of the equipment, and users can name th
r C on their own. There are a total of 12 characters selec dP te
of “A~Z”, “a~z”, “0~9” , “＋”, “－” , “＊”, “／” , “＝”, “［”,“］”, “，”,
It shows the Smart View Setting; use ♁to open and Θto close
blank and not clickable if the KVM is connected in par
ke the switch by operating theto open, then you can ma
use Clicking or selecting t
m
Selection BAR: It shows the selection bar (Green); you can use the ↑↓ keys on