StarTech.com RKCONS1501GB, RKCONS1501EU, RKCONS1701GB, RKCONS1701EU, RKCONS1901GB Instruction Manual

Folding Rackmount Console

15”/17”/19” Folding LCD Rack-

mount Console

RKCONS1501GB / EU

RKCONS1701GB / EU

RKCONS1901GB / EU

Instruction Manual

FCC Compliance Statement

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.

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is connected.

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Table of Contents

Introduction ..................................................................... 1

Packaging Contents..................................................................... 1

Installation ....................................................................... 1

Hardware Installation ................................................................... 1

Turning on the console ................................................................ 4

Configuring display settings ......................................................... 4

Connecting the console ............................................................... 4

Testing the console ...................................................................... 5

Panel controls and OSD functions ............................................... 6

Specifications .................................................................. 10

Technical Support ........................................................... 11

Warranty Information ...................................................... 11

Screen Quality & Pixel Policy ...................................................... 11

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Introduction

Packaging Contents

• 1 x 1U LCD Rack Console Drawer

• 1 x Console Cable Kit

• 1 x Mounting Rails - Set

• 1 x Power Cable

Installation

Hardware Installation

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:

Side Rails with front and rear brackets (2)

Keys (2)

Screw kit

(Used to attach
Rail Mount to
Console body)

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2. Install the rail into the cabinet:

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:

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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:

7. Install three screws on each side of the console:

8. Installation is now complete:

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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.

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.

Conguring 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)

USB

Connecting the console

To connect an LCD console to a computer, perform the following steps:

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• 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 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.

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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 console moni­tor:

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.

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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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.

4. Use the Down and Up buttons to adjust the contrast of the display.

5. 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:

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

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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Position

1. Press the Menu button.

2. Use the Down and Up buttons to scroll.

3. Highlight Position and press the Menu button to enter, which will
launch the following screen:

Icon Description

Image Pos

To adjust the position of the image

OSD Pos

To adjust the position of the OSD

Return

To exit and return to the previous page

4. Use the Down and Up buttons to scroll.

5. Press the Menu button to save your selection.

Language

1. Press the Menu button.

2. Use the Down and Up buttons to scroll.

3. Highlight Language, and press the Menu button to select, which will

launch the following screen:

4. Use the Down and Up buttons to scroll, and highlight the preferred
language.

5. Press the Menu button to save your selection.

English

German

French

Italian

Spanish

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Recall

1. Press the Menu button.

2. Use the Down and Up buttons to scroll to Recall. Press the Menu

button to enter, where you will be able to select Yes/No using the Down
and Up buttons. Once you have done so, press the Menu button. Note:
selecting Yes will return your settings to the factory default state. Select
No if you do not wish to make this change.

Exit

To exit the menu, scroll to Exit and press the Menu button.

Power Indicator

Light Color Status

Green ON

RED Standby

RED Suspend

RED OFF

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Specications

RKCONS1501GB/

RKCONS1501EU

RKCONS1701GB/

RKCONS1701EU

RKCONS1901GB/

RKCONS1901EU

Display Size

15” 17” 19”

Panel Type

Active Matrix TFT

LCD

Active Matrix TFT

LCD

Active Matrix TFT

LCD

Resolution

Capabilities

1024 x 768 (max.) 1280 x 1024 (max.) 1280 x 1024 (max.)

Back Light

Dual lamps Four lamps Four lamps

Supported

Colors

16M Colors

(6-bit with FRC)

16.2M Colors

(6-bit with FRC)

16.2M Colors

(6-bit with FRC)

Response Time

Rising Time: 5ms

Decay Time: 11ms

Rising Time: 2ms

Decay Time: 14ms

Rising Time: 2ms

Decay Time: 10ms

System Cables

VGA + 2x PS/2 + 1x

USB cable

VGA + 2x PS/2 + 1x

USB cable

VGA + 2x PS/2 + 1x

USB cable

Keyboard /

Mouse

106 key PS/2

keyboard

with touchpad

106 key PS/2

keyboard

with touchpad

106 key PS/2

keyboard

with touchpad

Sync

45~80KHz 45~80KHz 45~80KHz

Power Source

100-240 VAC input 100-240 VAC input 100-240 VAC input

Operating

Temperature

0 ~50°C

(32°F ~ 122°F)

0 ~50°C

(32°F ~ 122°F)

0 ~50°C

(32°F ~ 122°F)

Storage

Temperature

-20° ~ 60°C

(-4°F ~ 140°F)

-20° ~ 60°C

(-4°F ~ 140°F)

-20° ~ 60°C

(-4°F ~ 140°F)

Humidity

10% ~ 90% RH 10% ~ 90% RH 10% ~ 90% RH

Dimension

447.5 x 482 x 44mm
(17.6 x 19 x 1.7”)

447.5 x 482 x 44mm
(17.6 x 19 x 1.7”)

447.5 x 482 x 44mm
(17.6 x 19 x 1.7”)

Net Weight

11.8kg (26lbs) 13Kg (28.66lbs) 15Kg (33.06lbs)

Chassis

Construction

Heavy duty steel Heavy duty steel Heavy duty steel

Regulatory

Certification

CE/FCC CE/FCC CE/FCC

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Technical Support

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Warranty Information

This product is backed by a one year warranty.

In addition, StarTech.com warrants its products against defects in materials and workmanship
for the periods noted, following the initial date of purchase. During this period, the products may
be returned for repair, or replacement with equivalent products at our discretion. The warranty
covers parts and labor costs only. StarTech.com does not warrant its products from defects or
damages arising from misuse, abuse, alteration, or normal wear and tear.

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directors, employees or agents) for any damages (whether direct or indirect, special, punitive,
incidental, consequential, or otherwise), loss of profits, loss of business, or any pecuniary loss,
arising out of or related to the use of the product exceed the actual price paid for the product.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages. If
such laws apply, the limitations or exclusions contained in this statement may not apply to you.

Screen Quality & Pixel Policy

During the manufacturing process, certain cosmetic imperfections can occur which do not
constitute defects in the screen requiring an RMA replacement. Defective or “dead” pixels or
sub-pixels are common to all manufacturers of LCD displays. Visual imperfections are caused
by one or more defective pixels or sub-pixels.

A pixel is comprised of one red, one green, and one blue sub-pixel. If a defective whole pixel is
always on, it will appear as a bright spot, typically white, yellow or other bright color, while if it is
always off, it will appear as a dark brown of black spot visible on a bright background. A defective
sub-pixel is less visible than a defective whole pixel as it is smaller, and dependent on the color
of the defective sub-pixel as contrasted to the background color.

A display is not deemed defective if it contains less than and up to:

• 3 bright dots (pixel always on)

• 5 dark dots (pixel always off)

• 5 total bright and dark dots (on and off pixels)

If your display appears to have defective pixels or sub-pixels, or if you should have any questions
relating to this policy, please contact StarTech.com technical support either by phone, online
live chat, or email.

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