StarTech.com DuraView RACKCONS1501 User manual

Folding Rackmount Console
RACKCONS1501
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Instruction Manual
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This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Mounting the console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Connecting the console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Turning on the console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Configuring display settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Testing the console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Panel Controls and OSD Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
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Instruction Manual
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Thank you for purchasing a StarTech.com 1U LCD rackmount console. This product
allows you to manage one or more rack-mounted computers using an integrated
keyboard, mouse, and TFT screen that slides into a compact 1U of rack space when not
in use.
• Durable design
• On Screen Display (OSD)
• Security features, including port locking and auto scan
• TFT display supports resolutions up to 1024 x 768 (RACKCONS1501)
1280 x 1024 (RACKCONS1701 & 1901)
Contents
This package should contain:
• 1U LCD Rack Console Drawer (1)
• Console Cable Kit (1)
• Mounting Rails - Set (1)
• Power Adapter (1)

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Hardware kit contents
Mounting the console
1. Loosen the rear screws (pre-installed in side rails) and adjust the length of the rear
bracket to fit the depth of your cabinet:
2. Install the rail into the cabinet:
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Side Rails with front and rear brackets (2) Keys (2)
Screw kit
(Used to
attach Rail
Mount to
Console
body)

3. Tighten the screws that were loosened in Step 1:
4. Install the remaining rail, repeating Steps 1-3.
5. Gently, but firmly insert the console into the left and right rails:
6. Unlock the console, and pull the left and right rail-lock switches towards you
simultaneously, and hold them in this position while pushing the console into the
cabinet:
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Rail-lock switch

7. Install three screws on each side of the console:
8. Installation is now complete:
Connecting the console
To connect an LCD console to a computer, perform the following steps:
1. Turn off your computer.
2. Insert the video (VGA) connector of the KVM cable into the video card connector on
the rear panel of your computer.
3. Identify and connect the PS/2 mouse and PS/2 keyboard connector to the correct
PS/2 ports on the rear panel of your computer.
4. Connect the AC power cord to the power inlet on the console. Connect the remaining
end of the AC power cord to an available power outlet.
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LCD console - Rear view

Turning on the console
Make sure all cables and the power cord are connected properly. Using two hands,
grasp the rear of the drawer, lift the tab and pull the panel up and forward. This will
disengage the momentary on/off switch and the unit should power on.
The LED located to the left of the monitor panel should turn from orange to green,
verifying that the unit is operational.
Configuring display settings
After connecting the drawer and turning on your computer, you may need to configure
one or more of the following display settings to allow the computer to display at the
console’s native resolution. See Specifications on page 9 for the correct resolution
mode for your model.
• Display mode (also called desktop area or video resolution)
• Refresh rate (also called vertical scan rate or vertical sync)
• Color depth (also called color palette or number of colors)
Each video card has several controls that allow you to adjust the display settings,
however, the software and driver for each video card is unique. In most cases, you can
adjust these settings using a program or utility provided by the manufacturer of the video
card. Most video cards use the Windows Display Properties control panel to configure
the display. To open the Windows Display Properties, click the right mouse button in a
blank area of the Windows desktop and then select Properties. The Settings tab usually
lets you change the Color Palette and the Desktop Area (X by Y pixel resolution).
Some video cards integrate additional features into the Windows Display Properties
control panel giving you an extra setup options that are flexible and easy to use. For
example, the control panel may include an Advanced Properties button, an Adjustment
tab, or a Refresh tab for changing other settings. Other video cards have a separate
utility for setting display properties.
Whenever you change the resolution, color, or refresh rate, the image size, position, or
shape may change. This behavior is normal. You can readjust the image using the
monitor on-screen controls. For more information on the monitor on-screen controls, refer
to Panel controls and OSD functions. For more information on configuring the display
settings, please refer to the manual that accompanied your video card.
Testing the console
To test that the console is working properly, perform the following steps:
1. Power up the monitor/keyboard drawer, and then turn on your computer.
2. Make sure the video image is centered within the screen area. Use the OSD controls
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to adjust the image (see Panel controls and OSD functions) or press the Auto button
on the right hand side of the monitor.
Note: If the unit does not power up when the panel is pulled up, try pushing the soft
power on/off button on the left side of the monitor panel to power up the unit.
Note: You can adjust the horizontal and vertical position, contrast, and brightness to
better suit your video card and your personal preference.
Before you begin, make sure that power to all of the devices you will be connecting to the
console have been turned off. To prevent damage to your installation due to ground
potential difference, make sure that all of the devices being installed are properly
grounded. Once all peripherals have been connected, please power them on.
Panel controls and OSD functions
The following controls are located on the left side of the the console monitor:
Auto tune
Press the “Auto tune” button. The panel will adjust the display size automatically and
also tune the panel to its optimized state.
Input Source
1. Press the Menu button.
2. Use the Down and Up buttons to scroll.
3. Press the Menu button to enter, and you will see: VGA/DVI
4. Use the Down and Up buttons to select the input signal source.
5. Press the Menu button to save your selection
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Controls Descriptions
Soft power on/off. Adjacent LED is lit when on
Auto Auto-synchronize and scale down display to any valid factory preset timings
Up Press to scroll to the function you want to adjust.
Down Press to scroll to the function you want to adjust.
Menu To access the main menu. This button also acts as the Enter button.

Brightness
1. Press the Menu button.
2. Use the Down and Up buttons to scroll to
Brightness.
3. Press the Menu button to enter.
4. Use the Down and Up buttons to adjust the
brightness of the display.
5. Press the Menu button to save your selection.
Contrast
1. Press the Menu button.
2. Use the Down and Up buttons to scroll to Contrast.
3. Press the Menu button to enter.
2. Use the Down and Up buttons to adjust the contrast of
the display.
3. Press the Menu button to save your selection.
Color
1. Press the Menu button.
2. Use the Down and Up button to scroll.
3. Highlight Color, and press the Menu button to enter,
which will launch the following screen:
4. Use the Down and Up buttons to adjust the contrast of
the display.
5. Press the Menu button to save your selection.
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Auto tune
Input Source
Contrast
Color
Position
Language
Recall
Exit
Brightness
Auto tune
Input Source
Brightness
Color
Position
Language
Recall
Exit
Contrast
Auto tune
Input Source
Brightness
Contrast
Position
Language
Recall
Exit
Color
Icon Description
9300°K To set CIE coordinates at 9300°K color
7500°K To set CIE coordinates at 7500°K color
6500°K To set CIE coordinates at 6500°K color
User To set user defined CIE
Auto color To auto adjust color
Return To exit and return to the previous page