Z Microsystems GLIDER 20 User manual

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Z Microsystems
FIELD-READY
Z Microsystems
User Manual
FIELD-READY
GLIDER
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1. Use the power and
video cab es supp ied
with the G ider to he p
prevent interference
with radio and
te evision reception.
The use of cab es and
adapters may cause
interference with
e ectronic equipment in
the vicinity of this unit.
2. This equipment has
been tested and found
to comp y with the
imits for C ass A
digita devices,
pursuant to certain
imits imposed by Part
15 of the FCC ru es.
These imits are
designed to provide
reasonab e protection against harmfu
interference in when
equipment is operated in
commercia environments.
This equipment generates,
uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy, and, if
not insta ed and used in
accordance with the
instruction manua , may
cause harmfu interference
to radio communications.
3. Operation of this
equipment in a residentia
area is ike y to cause
interference in which case
the user wi be required to
correct the interference at
his own expense. Changes
or modifications not
express y approved by Z
Microsystems cou d void
users authority to operate the equipment
FCC INFORMATION
Regulatory
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GLIDER
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STARTING POINT 4
Shipment Contents 4
User Manua 4
System Requirements 4
Product Description 5
Too s Required 6
Precautions 6
INSTALL RAILS 7
S ide Remova 7
Insta The S ides In
Cabinet Frame 8
Insta The G ider In Frame 9
Insta ation Test 10
Fina Adjustments 10
Insta Cab es 11
SETUP 12
Setting Up G ider 12
PROTECTOR REMOVAL 14
OPERATION 15
Connecting Cab es 15
Turn On Power 15
MONITOR ADJUSTMENTS 16
Initia Setup And Adjustments 16
Contro 17
Saving Settings 18
Tips And Techniques 19
DISPLAY HEAD REMOVAl 24
MAINTENANCE 25
DISPLAY STOWAGE 26
C ose G ider 26
TROUBLESHOOTING 28
SPECIFICATIONS 29
Features 29
Functiona Specifications 29
Physica Specifications 30
E ectrica Specifications 30
Disp ay Specifications 31
APPENDIX 32
Y2K Comp iance 32
SUPPORT 33
Further He p 33
Rep acing Parts 34
Providing Feedback 35
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Contents
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The User Manua comes in two
formats: printed hardcopy or CD-
ROM. This Manua is a so avai ab e
on the Z Microsystems website
(www.zmicro.com).
We recommend you read this manua
as fo ows:
Carefu y fo ow the instructions in the
Insta ation chapter for hookup and
initia contro settings. Refer to the
Operation chapter for a comp ete
description of a the user contro s,
and the Maintenance chapter for care
and correcting any unforeseen
prob ems with the system. The
Appendix is provided for quick y
finding technica information about
the G ider.
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
The G ider works with any computer
system that provides industry stan-
dard screen formats from 640 x 480
to 1280 x 1024, with up to 75 Hz
vertica sync. See the Specifications
chapter of this Manua for a comp ete
isting of a reso utions supported.
The G ider requires a computer with a
suitab e onboard subsystem for Video
Adapter Card that can support XGA
1024 x 768, SVGA 800 x 600, or
VGA 640 x 480 at 60 Hz.
The G ider shipping box contains the
fo owing:
 The G ider Unit
 Video Signa Cab e
 AC/DC Power Supp y with at-
tached DC cab e
 AC Power Cab e
 User Manua
 Disp ay Mount Unit
 Screen Protector
Remember to save your origina
shipping container and packing
materia to transport or ship the
G ider.
USER MANUAL
SHIPMENT CONTENTS
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Starting Point
Congratu ations on se ecting a
rugged fie d-ready G ider -- the most
advanced f at pane disp ay avai -
ab e.
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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The LCD disp ay
can quick y
swing up into a
reading position.
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Starting Point
The G ider is an
advanced space-
saving drawer
mount high-end
rugged iquid
crysta disp ay.
Specia y de-
signed quick-
re ease ocks
ho d the compact
fo ded G ider
secure y in p ace
during storage.
The G ider can
a so be easi y
positioned for a
andscape
format.
The unique
G ider design
a ows f at pane s
up to 20.1 to
fo d into a 2U
(3.5) drawer
space in stan-
dard 19 racks
and transit cases.
The G ider can
be oriented for a
portrait format.
The ightweight and durab e a umi-
num construction provides exceptiona
strength in fie d app ications.
The high qua ity LCD screen provides
fu co or and features up to 1280 x
1024 pixe reso ution.
The LCD screen has a back ight
contro that reduces power and
extends the ife of the monitor.
The side-viewing ang e is up to 160
degrees. The monitor can be
adjusted to mu ti-viewing positions,
and oriented either vertica y or
horizonta y. The disp ay works
effective y with any workstation.
An e ectrostatica y-app ied and
baked-on finish is used for extreme
durabi ity for shipboard, airborne,
fie d dep oyments, and industria or
ab app ications where weight and
size are critica .
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TOOLS REQUIRED
PRECAUTIONS
Required Too s and Equipment.
 F athead screwdriver with about
10" shaft.
 Phi ips screwdriver with about 10"
shaft.
 Adjustab e wrench or box
wrenches.
In preparation to insta the G ider,
take the fo owing precautionary
steps:
 Turn off the e ectrica power to your
computer.
 Verify the G ider power switch is
off. If the G ider is off, the Power
ight on the disp ay front wi not be
i uminated and the power switch
wi be down toward the straight
ine.
WARNING: To avoid shock hazard:
 Do not remove the covers
around the Glider.
 Do not connect or disconnect
the Glider during an
electrical storm.
 The power cord plug must be
connected to a properly
wired and grounded power
outlet.
 Any equipment to which the
Glider will be attached
must also be connected to
properly wired and
grounded power outlets.
 The socket outlet shall be
installed near the
equipment and shall be
easily accessible.
OTE: For the fastest and easiest
installation of the Glider,
follow these steps in the
sequence they are
presented.
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Starting Point
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SLIDE REMOVAL
With the G ider aid on
a workbench, press
down to re ease the Z-
Locks on each side of
the front of the G ider to
s ide the side rai s back.
The s ide rai s wi reach
a stop about ha f way
back.
This is a safety stop to
prevent the G ider from
s iding out too far whi e
mounted in the rack.
Simu taneous y press in
the safety catches on
each s ide rai and s ide
the side rai s a the way
off the back of the
G ider.
The s ides shou d now
be separated from the
G ider.
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Install Slides
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Install Slides
At the back of the
cabinest frame, tighten
the s ide mounts to the
cabinet frame.
Make sure to ho d the
s ide mounts hard
against the rack rai .
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On each s ide rai , use
a Phi ips screwdriver to
oosen the two adjust-
ment screws toward the
back of the s ide rai .
An adjustab e wrench
or box wrench may be
used to ho d the nut on
the other side of the
s ide rai .
On the rear of the
cabinet frame, use
three Phi ips screws to
oose y secure the right
and eft rear s ide
mounts to the cabinet
frame.
DO NOT tighten these
screws fu y.
On the front of the
cabinet frame, use three
Phi ips screws and
washers per side to
secure the right and eft
Z-Lock mounts ho ding
the s iders.
DO NOT tighten these
screws to a ow for
adjustment of the G ider
within the cabinet
frame.
As seen from this
reverse view, a ign the
s ider into the Z-Lock
bracket grooves so a
three screw ho es show.
Each s ide unit inc udes
the s ide rai , the front
Z-Lock mount and the
rear mount.
The top notch of the Z-
Lock must a ign with
the s ide rai top ridge.
INSTALL THE SLIDES IN CABINET FRAME
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Install Glider
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INSTALL THE GLIDER IN CABINET FRAME
The G ider s ides shou d
move in and out easi y.
If not, check a ignment
of the s ider and Z-Lock
mount.
Pu the two G ider
s ides out unti they
ock.
Ho d the G ider on
each side over the back
set of ro ers, with the
front into your stomach.
The G ider MUST be
eve . This step may
best be done with two
peop e, one on each
side of the s ide rai s.
If the G ider binds
during insertion, the
G ider ro ers are not
proper y a igned into
the s ider receptic e.
Simu taneous y press in
the catches on each
s ider and move the
G ider a the way into
the cabinet frame.
Feed the cab es from
the G ider back through
the cabinet frame.
Guide the G ider into
the s ides and s ide the
G ider in unti it stops.
If a igned proper y, the
ro ers on the G ider
s ide smooth y into and
out of the s ider rai s.
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FINAL ADJUSTMENTS
S ide the G ider partia y
out.
Use a f athead screw-
driver to s ight y move
the Z-Locks in toward or
out from the G ider,
depnding on the need
for best fit. Whi e
ho ding the Z-Locks at
the proper setting,
tighten the screws on
the Z-Lock mounts.
Install Glider
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Go to the rear of the
cabinet to tighten the
s ider extender rai
scews. If there is not
enough room to work
at the back of the
cabinet, the G ider may
need to be removed to
tighten the rai screws.
The G ider shou d now
s ide in and out
smooth y. If not, repeat
these steps.
Because of variances in
cabinet frames, there
may need to be some
adjustments of the
G ider s ide system for
best fit and movement
of the G ider in and
out.
If the G ider binds when
ro ing in and out,
perform the fo owing
procedures.
S ide the G ider in and
out severa times. The
G ider shou d s ide in
and out easi y.
INSTALLATION TEST
The G ider shou d s ide
in and out easi y. If
not, adjust the position
of the two Z-Locks
again.
The G ider shou d easi y
c ose comp ete y.
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WARNING: Be sure all electrical
power to the cabinet is
off before connecting
any of the cables.
WARNING: There is a key guide
for alignment on the
cables. Be sure the cable
plug and receptacles are
aligned properly using
the key guide.
Misalignment can cause
short circuiting.
INSTALL CABLES
The power cab e comes
out at the back of the
power supp y on the
rear of the G ider tray.
Be sure the p ug is
pushed a the way in.
The power supp y is
mounted on the back of
the G ider tray. Be sure
the power p ug going in
to the power supp y is
pushed a the way in.
The power supp y cab e
shou d be connected to
a suitab e 110-vac
grounded power.
The socket out et sha be
insta ed near the
equipment and sha be
easi y accessib e.
OTE: The glider has an AC-
DC converter built
into the power supply.
Be sure the AC supply
is 110 vac and
properly grounded.
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VERY IMPORTANT.
Ho d the top of the
disp ay in the vertica
position whi e rotating
the atch c ockwise to
the ocked position.
Push down on the atch
at the base of the
disp ay. Then ift the
raised atch from its
receptica to the
un atched position.
Rotate the atch counter-
c ockwise to un ock the
atch.
Ho ding the base with
one hand, ift the back
of the pivioted disp ay
up to the vertica
position.
With both hands, press
both the Z-Locks down.
SETTING UP GLIDER
S ide the G ider a the
way out to the safety
stop.
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Once the disp ay is
ocked in position,
ower the atch back
into the base receptic e.
Setup
Lift and slide the two
display lock knobs at the
back of the display to the
open or inward positions.
This allows the display
top to be lifted from its
storage position.
The outer Z- ock bracket
fits snugg y against the
fema e Z- ock bracket
attached to the cabinet
frame.
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The disp ay can be
rotated c ockwise to
ang ed positions.
The disp ay can a so be
moved into the horizon-
ta position. The
contro knobs wi be on
the bottom.
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The disp ay can be eft
in the vertica position
or ti ted back.
SETTING UP GLIDER
The G ider can be s id
back unti the back of
the disp ay a most
touches the cabinet.
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Protector Removal
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The disp ay protector is intended to protect the surface of the screen from
damage whi e in transit or whi e stowed. The disp ay protector is not intended
to be used whi e the disp ay is in operation.
To remove the disp ay protector, do the fo owing:
Rotate the disp ay to the
horizonta position, with
the contro s on the
bottom. Move the
disp ay protector re ease
button ( ocated above
the disp ay) up.
Whi e ho ding up the
disp ay protector button,
s ide the protector to the
right.
S ide the protector off
the edge of the disp ay.
To reinsta the disp ay
protector during ong
storage or shipping,
just reverse this process.
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Operation
CONNECTING CABLES
TURN ON POWER
OTE: Connecting to non-standard
systems will require an
adapter. To obtain a video
adapter, contact Customer
Services at Z Microsystem,
Inc.
OTE: Incorrect cable connections
may result in irregular
operation, damage display
quality/components of the
LCD module and/or shorten
the modules life. Always
consult the computer system
manual. Verify the systems
compatibility to ensure
proper operation.
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Turn on the G ider at
the power switch on the
back of the disp ay. Off
is when the straight ine
is down. On is when
the circ e is down.
OTE: Make sure the DC
connector is pluged
in all the way on the
back side of the
display head.
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Monitor Adjustments
INITIAL SETUP AND ADJUSTMENTS
The G ider features pushbutton
contro s on the ower front of the
disp ay screen to adjust the bright-
ness of the disp ay, to change the
image positioning on the screen, and
to refine the screen image.
To comp ete the setup of the G ider,
use the fo owing contro s to fine tune
the image on the screen:
RESET
Restores factory settings
SELECT, H Pos,
Adjusts image position horizonta y
SELECT, V Pos,
Adjusts image position vertica y
SELECT, Clock,
Adjustment of signa samp ing
point ( eft/right)
SELECT,HWd,
Adjusts hortizonta size of image
SELECT, Brt,
Adjusts b ack ight brightness
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This section exp ains how to use the
G ider contro buttons to adjust the
c arity of the disp ay and image
position on the screen. In particu ar
it discusses:
 The function of each of the
pushbutton contro s.
 How to reset previous y saved
settings or return to factory settings.
 Tips and techniques.
CONTROLS
The G ider contro buttons a ow the
user to contro image position, c arity
and back ight operations; and to
store settings, and to revert to
previous y-saved or factory-saved
settings.
The contro s to adjust the screen
disp ay are discussed in the next
section. The contro s to reset the
settings are discussed in further detai
in the section tit ed Saving Settings.
RESET
Restores the setting to the factory
defau t.
H Pos
Moves the screen image to the eft
( H Pos ) or to the right
(H Pos )
Monitor Adjustments
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Monitor Adjustments
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V Pos
Moves the screen image up or
down.
Cloc
The C ock  contro s
move the samp ing points eft or
right whi e maintaining a fixed
distance between samp ings.
These adjustments ensure that the
samp ing occurs at the peak of the
input video signa (i.e. neither too
ear y nor too ate), thus e iminating
any pane fuzziness or disco ora-
tion. When proper y set, a
vertica ines on the pane shou d
ook very crisp.
H WD
Increases or
Decreases the
horizonta screen size (width) by
reducing or en arging the sam-
p ing distance to synchronize the
samp ing frequency with the signa
frequency. When proper y set, no
vertica banding wi be noticeab e.
Brt
Decreases or increases brightness
of the back ight.
To save the screen settings for use in
a future session, and through oss of
power or video signa , a ow 5
seconds to pass between the ast
adjustment and the time when power
is restored to the system. The disp ay
wi return with the va ues you had
ast set when the power is restored.
OTE: The H Wd parameters must
be properly set in order for
the Clock settings to have
their desired effect. The
Clock settings are the final
fine tuning adjustments.
SAVING SETTINGS
OTE: Cycling the power without
the proper wait time will
cause the last value change
to be lost. The previous
setting will be restored
when power is returned.
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The G ider can store screen settings
for mu tip e reso utions, which is
especia y usefu when it is used with
a graphics card that supports a range
of reso utions. The reso utions
supported by the G ider inc ude:
 1280 x 1024, SXVGA
 1024 x 768, XGA
 832 x 624, Mac
 800 x 600, SVGA
 640 x 480, VGA
 720 x 400, VGA Tet
 640 x 400, PC9801
TIPS AND TECHNIQUES
Graphics cards create a wide variety
of screen reso utions. The G ider
needs to be educated to interact
proper y with your systems graphics
card. Once the G ider has been
educated, the settings can be saved
and the G ider wi not need to be
adjusted again, un ess the graphics
cards are changed.
This section provides a thorough
tutoria on adjusting the settings for
the G ider.
Un ike CRTs, f at pane disp ays do
not require a high refresh rate for
better disp ay qua ity. In some cases,
a high refresh rate may have a
negative effect on disp ay qua ity. If
a disp ay artifacts are not removed
by the fo owing procedure, try a
ower vertica refresh rate setting on
the computer systems graphics card.
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Monitor Adjustments
Step 1: Power Up
After the insta ation instructions have
been fo owed:
 Turn on power to the computer/
workstation.
 Turn on power to the G ider.
The G ider wi then:
 I uminate the Power indicator
on the front pane .
 Perform se f tests.
 Search for and automatica y
determine the frequencies and sync
type of the incoming video signa s.
 I uminate the stby indicator on
the front pane whi e powering up
and searching for proper sync
signa s.
 Extinguish the Stby indicator on
the front pane after acquiring
proper sync signa s.
 Disp ay the video image on the
screen.
Step 2: Adjust Vertical Position
If vertica adjustments are need on
the screen disp ay, press the SE-
LECT button unti the V Pos
indicator is i uminated. Press either
the button to raise the screen
image or the button to ower
the screen image. In most cases, the
image can be adjusted precise y to
center.
OTE: A black band at the top and
bottom of the display may
be visible at certain
resolutions. This is normal,
as the expanded screen in
some resolutions does not
precisely fit the Glider screen
dimensions.
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