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COMMAND CONSOLE

FIELD-READY

User Manual

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Z Microsystems

Regulatory

FCC INFORMATION

1. Use the power and video cables supplied with the Command Console to help prevent interference with radio and television reception. The use of cables and adapters may cause interference with electronic equipment in the vicinity of this unit.

2. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class A digital devices, pursuant to certain limits imposed by Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in when equipment is operated in

COMMAND CONSOLE

commercial environments. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy, and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

3. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his

own expense. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Z Microsystems could void users authority to operate the equipment

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Contents

STARTING POINT 4

Shipment Contents 4

User Manual 4

System Requirements 4

Product Description 5

PREPARATION 6

INSTALL RAILS 7

INSTALL CONSOLE 8

FINAL ADJUSTMENTS 9

CABLES 9

SETUP 11

Closing Console 12

OPERATION 13

MONITOR ADJUSTMENTS 14

REFERENCE 18

TROUBLESHOOTING 20

SPECIFICATIONS 22

APPENDICES 23

SUPPORT 24

Further Help 24

Replacing Parts 25

Providing Feedback 25

Y2K Compliance 26

DRAWINGS 27

HARDWARE INSTALLATION 29

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SHIPMENT CONTENTS

The Command Console shipping box contains the following:

 The Command Console Unit

 Video Signal Cable

 AC/DC Power Supply Brick with

attached DC cable

 AC Power Cable

 Setup Diskette

 User Manual

Remember to save your original shipping container and packing material to transport or ship the Command Console.

The User Manual comes in two formats: printed hardcopy or CDROM. This Manual is also available on the Z Microsystems website (www.zmicro.com).

We recommend you read this manual as follows:

Carefully follow the instructions in the Installation and Testing chapter for hookup and initial control settings. Refer to the Operation chapter for a complete description of all the user controls, and the Maintenance and Troubleshooting chapters for care and correcting any unforeseen problems with the system. The Appendices and References chapters are provided for quickly finding technical information about the Command Console.

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

The Command Console works with any computer system that provides industry standard screen formats from 640 x 480 to 1024 x 768, with up to 75 Hz vertical sync. See the Specifications Table of this Manual for a complete listing of all resolutions supported.

The Command Console requires a computer with a suitable onboard subsystems for Video Adapter Card that can support XGA 1024 x 768, SVGA 800 x 600, or VGA 640 x 480 at 60 Hz

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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

The Command Console provides a liquid crystal display, a desk work surface and storage for any size keyboard and mouse in a

3.5" high (2U) standard 19" rack or transit case.

The lightweight and durable aluminum construction provides exceptional strength in field applications.

The high quality LCD screen provides full color and features up to 1024 x 768 pixel resolution.

The LCD screen has a backlight control that reduces power and extends the life of the monitor.

The side-viewing angle is up to 160 degrees. It can be easily adjusted to

Specially designed locks on each side of the Command Console hold the compact folded unit securely in place during storage.

Release of the two Z-Locks on the front sides of the Console allow it to slide out and the LCD display to quickly swing up into a reading position

any vertical-viewing angle up to 100 degrees. The display works effectively with any workstation.

An electrostatically-applied and baked-on finish is used for extreme durability for shipboard, airborne, field deployments, and industrial or lab applications where weight and size are very critical.

By lifting up the desktop, the keyboard and mouse can be easily removed and set on top.

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Starting Point

TOOLS REQUIRED

DANGER: To avoid shock hazard:

 Do not remove the covers around

the Command Console.

 Do not connect or disconnect the

Command Console during an electrical storm.

 The power cord plug must be

connected to a properly wired and grounded power outlet.

 Any equipment to which the

Command Console will be attached must also be connected to properly wired and grounded power outlets.

Required Tools and Equipment

 Flathead screwdriver with about 10"

shaft.

 Phillips screwdriver with about 10"

shaft.

 Computer Setup Diskette

PRECAUTIONS

NOTE: For the fastest and easiest

installation of the Command Console, follow these steps in the sequence they are presented.

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In preparation to install the Command Console, take the following precautionary steps:

Turn off the electrical power to your computer.

Verify the Command Console power switch is off. If the Console is off, the light will not be illuminated.

SLIDE REMOVAL

Install Rails

With the Console sitting on a workbench with the front facing towards you, press down to release the Z-Locks on each side of the front of the Console to slide the side rails back.

The slide rail will reach a stop about half way back.

This is a safety stop to prevent the Console sliding out too far while mounted to the rack.

Simultaneously press in the safety catches on each slide rail and slide the side rails all the way off the back of the Console.

The slides should now be separated from the Console.

Each slide unit includes the slide rail, with the front Z-lock mount and the rear mount.

INSTALL THE SLIDES IN THE CABINET FRAME

On the front of the cabinet frame, use three Phillips screws ((V) see page 30 - Install hardware ) on each side to secure the right and left Z-Lock mounts.

DO NOT tighten these screws to allow for adjustment of the Console within the cabinet frame.

On the rear of the cabinet frame, use the three Phillips screws ((W) see page 30 - Install hardware) to loosely secure the right and left rear slide mount to the cabinet frame.

DO NOT tighten these screws fully at this time.

On the slide rails, using a slot screwdriver, loosen off the slide extension rail screw ((U) see page 30 - Install hardware ). Repeat on each side.

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Install Rails

Go back on the rear of the cabinet frame, and fully tighten the three Phillips screws ((W) see page 30 - Install hardware) holding the slide extension rail to the cabinet frame.

Make sure you hold the slide mounts hard against the rack rail.

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Install Console

INSTALL THE COMMAND CONSOLE IN THE SLIDES

Pull the two Console slides out until they lock.

Hold the Console by each side, with the front toward you.

Feed the four cables coming out of the Console back through the cabinet frame.

Guide the Console into the slides and slide the Console in until it stops.

Simultaneously press in the catches on each slide and slide the Console all the way into the cabinet frame.

The Console should slide in and out easily.

TEST INSTALLATION AND MAKE ADJUSTMENTS

Slide the Console in and out several times.

The Console should easily close completely.

Because of variances in cabinet frames, there may need to be some adjustments of the Console slide system for best fit and movement of the Console in and out.

To be sure the slide and mount assembly are aligned properly, slide the Console in and out several times.

If the Console binds during sliding, do the following:

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Install Console

FINAL ADJUSTMENTS OF THE COMMAND CONSOLE

Loosen the screws on each of the front Z-Lock mounts.

Slide the Console partially out.

Use a flathead screw driver to slightly move the Z-Locks out away from the Console.

Tighten all the screws on the front Z-Lock mounts.

Slide the Console in and out to see if it moves smoothly.

Go back to the rear of the rack and fully tighten the slide extension rail screw ((U) see page 30 - Install hardware ).screws.

Note: A wrench may be necessary to hold the nut on the other side.

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Setup

SETTING UP THE MONITOR KEYBOARD AND MOUSE

With both hands, press both the Z-Locks down and

Open the storage tray top.

Remove the keyboard and mouse.

Slide the Console all the way out.

Align the Keyboard and Mouse cable to pass through the recessed access notch.

Using both hands, gently lift the Console screen by the top bar.

Close the storage tray top, then place the keyboard and mouse on top of the tray door.

The storage tray door now becomes a workstation for the keyboard and mouse.

There should be ample cable to both units for movement around the workstation.

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Closing Console

CLOSING DOWN THE MONITOR

Remove the keyboard and mouse from top.

Open the storage tray top.

Slide the Console in with both hands.

Place the keyboard and mouse inside the tray along with all cables and close door.

Press both the Z-Locks down and slide in the console until you hear the positive click from the lock.

Using both hands, gently drop the Console screen by the top bar until it lays flat.

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Switch the Console monitor on by pushing and releasing the power switch marked.

Turn on the monitor and then the computer.

Operation

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Monitor Adjustments

ON-SCREEN DISPLAY

The LCD monitor features an OnScreen Display (OSD) with menus

designed to make adjusting the monitor display settings easier. When highlighted, the icons illustrate the control function to assist in identifying which control needs adjustment.

Before activation of the OSD menu, the Enter button

automatically adjust the display to the proper size and horizontal and vertical position. The monitor must be set to one of the 15 factory preset timing modes to utilize this feature. The OSD menu activates automatically when the Enter button on the rear of the monitor is pressed. The OSD remains centered on the screen while the adjustments are made. Use either the or button to move the highlight to the control to be selected. A submenu or the control with a status bar will appear. From the factory

can be used to

preset, the status bar indicates in which direction the adjustments are being made. Use the or button to adjust the control. In addition, a second control icon will appear allowing to toggle between the two controls.

The contrast and brightness can also be adjusted by simply pressing either the or button.

When you have finished making adjustments, press the button to save the setting and exit back to the main menu. If the buttons are left untouched for 15 seconds, the settings will be automatically saved and exited. While in the main menu, pressing the button will save and exit the OSD.

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Monitor Adjustments

MENU DESCRIPTIONS

AUTO ADJUSTMENT

NOTE: This item must operate on

full screen image. If it does not, it is possible to operate abnormally.

CONTRAST

BRIGHTNESS

H-POSITION (HORIZONTAL POSITION)

V-POSITION

(VERTICAL POSITION)

TUNING & FINE TUNING

Select this control to adjust the size and position automatically. It takes a maximum of 10 seconds to complete.

This control allows adjustments to the black level of the display screen.

Selection of this control allows making adjustments to the luminosity level of the display screen.

Use this control and then use the

and buttons to center the image horizontally on the screen.

Select this control and then use the

and buttons to center the image vertically on the screen.

Select these controls, then use the

and buttons until the screen images looks focused, crisp and

sharp.

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Monitor Adjustments

MENU DESCRIPTIONS

H-SIZE

LANGUAGE

COLOR CONTROL

GAMMA

MOVE OSD

AUTO CALIBRATION

Select this control, then use the and buttons to expand or decrease the image width to horizon-

tally fill the display screen.

Select this control, then use the and buttons to choose from: English, German (Deutsch), Spanish

(Espanol), Italian (Italiano) or French (Francais).

Select this control, then use the and buttons to individually adjust R, G or B color.

Select this control, then use the and buttons, which allows adjustment of the natural color tone.

Select this control, then use the ENTER button

to move the OSD menu. Use the and buttons to move the OSD

menu.

to select in which direction

CALIBRATION

VGA GRAPHICS

RECALL

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This function requires the 3.5 diskette provided with the Command Console.

When the Auto Calibration program diskette is used, select this menu using

the ENTER button and buttons to the setting ON.

When the 640x480 or 720x400 displays are displayed, select this

menu using the ENTER button, use the

ON or OFF.

If the menu is operated, then the current modes settings are all erased and returned to the factory settings.

and buttons to set

, then use the

then

Monitor Adjustments

AUTO CALIBRATION PROGRAM

This program cooperates with FPMC firmware which automatically adjusts and saves the panel settings, which will fit each support mode. It takes about 50 seconds for auto adjustment.

NOTE: In order to make it work

correctly, first set ON in the OSD menu of the AUTO CALIBRATION item.

Follow these steps to start the Auto Calibration Program:

1. Insert the Auto Calibration diskette into the 3.5 disk driver.

2. Drag the Auto Calibration file to the Windows background on the computer.

3. Set ON the Auto Calibration in the OSD menu.

4. Select taskbar properties with Auto Hide in the Windows OS.

5. Double click the Auto Calibration icon in the background.

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Reference

LED INDICATOR

The Power Management feature of the LCD monitor is comprised of three stages:

1. On (green)

2. Standby, Suspend or Active Off (amber/green)

3. Out of Range (amber)

TIMING GUIDE

The monitor is a multi-frequency monitor. It operates at horizontal frequencies between 31.25KHz and

60.24KHZ, vertical frequencies between 56Hz and 75Hz. Because of its microprocessor-based design, it offers auto-synchronization and autosizing capabilities. The monitor offers 15 pre-programmed settings that are listed in the following table.

These preset modes cover most of the common video modes supported by popular graphics adapters. However, each adapters implementation of these video modes may vary slightly in timing. If it is necessary to make minor display adjustments (horizontal and vertical position and horizontal position), refer to the On-Screen Display section of this manual for instructions.

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TIMING GUIDE

Reference

The monitor is not limited to these preset factory-timing modes. In fact, because the monitor is multi-scanning, it can accept any signal within its frequency range of 31.25KHz -

60.24KHz horizontal and 56Hz -

75Hz vertical.

If it is desired to use one of the preset timing modes, refer to the video card manufacturers installation guide for instructions on how to make these changes. The video card controls the refresh rate. Most video cards provide software utility or hardware DIP switches that allow to change the frequency used for each resolution.

* If using Macintosh, need Mac adapter.

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Troubleshooting

NO POWER  Flip the Power switch ON. The

Power LED turns on.

 Make sure the A/C power cord is

securely connected to the power jack and to a power outlet.

 Plug another electrical device (like

a radio) into the power outlet to verify that the power outlet is supplying the proper voltage.

POWER ON BUT NO SCREEN IMAGE

FLICKERING

WRONG OR ABNORMAL COLORS

 Make sure the video cable attached

from the monitor is tightly secured to the video output port on the back of the computer.

 Adjust the brightness and contrast.

 Not enough power is being

supplied to the LCD monitor. Connect the LCD monitor to a different outlet. If a surge protector is being used, there may be too many devices plugged in.

 See Timing Guide Section of this

manual with a list of refresh rates and frequency settings showing the recommended setting for the LCD monitor.

 If any colors (red, green or blue)

are missing, check the video cable to make sure it is securely connected. Loose pins in the cable connector could cause a bad connection.

 Connect the LCD monitor to

another computer.

 Check the graphics card for proper

sync scheme (or sync polarities) to match the LCD monitors specifications.

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Troubleshooting

DOUBLE (SPLIT) SCREEN IMAGE  Make sure the graphics card is set

to Non-Interlaced mode.

ENTIRE SCREEN IMAGE ROLL (SCROLLS) VERTICALLY

CONTROL BUTTONS DO NOT WORK

NOTE: The LCD contains over

2,359,926 thin-film transistors (TFTs). A small number of missing, discolored or lighted dots on the screen is an intrinsic characteristic of TFT LCD technology and is not a LCD defect. If a fixed pattern is displayed for more than 10 hours, its image may remain on the screen in overlap mode when something else is displayed.

 Make sure the input signals are

within the LCD monitors specified frequency range. (Maximum: VESA 1024x768/75Hz, MAC 1024x768/ 75Hz)

 Connect the video cable securely.

 Try the LCD monitor with another

power source.

 Press only one button at a time.

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Specifications

Power 100 - 240 VAC, 47 - 63Hz, 1.2 A Max

Weight 26 lbs.

Colors 262,144

Viewing Angle L/R 45/45 Deg.

Up/Down. 15/35 Deg.

Refresh Rate 1024 x 768 @ 75 Hz Max

Display Area 284.9mm (H) x 213.7 mm (V)

Operating Temp. 0 to +40 Celsius

Storage Temp. -10 to +50 Celsius

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PIN ASSIGNMENT

Appendix

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Support

FURTHER HELP

If you are unable to correct the problem yourself, contact:

NOTE: For image problems, run

AUTO SETUP again before consulting this section. In most cases, AUTO SETUP can fix the problems. See the Auto Setup section for details.

NOTE: If possible, stay by the

computer. The Z Microsystems Technical Support Representative may wish to go through the problem over the telephone.

NOTE: More help, late-breaking news

and details of the latest accessories for these products may be found on the worldwide web at: http:// www.zmicro.com

Z Microsystems at: (858) 657-1000 Fax: (858) 657-1001 Website: www.zmicro.com

Before calling, please have available as much of the following information as possible:

1. Model and serial number from the label on the monitor.

2. Purchase P.O.

3. Description of problem.

4. Computer type and model.

5. System configuration (hardware fitted, etc.).

6. System BIOS version number.

7. Operating System and version number.

8. Display driver version number.

9. Video Adapter Type.

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Replacing Parts

If the Z Microsystems Technical Support Engineer determines that the product needs to be replaced, a Customer Service representative will issue a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number and return address.

An RMA number is required to return a product to Z Microsystems, regardless of the reason for the return.

The following information is required when returning Z Microsystems products:

1. Model number

2. Serial number

3. Date of purchase

4. Proof of purchase (use the invoice or packing slip)

5. Customer ship-to address and any special shipping requirements

6. Specific and detailed description of the problem

PROVIDING FEEDBACK

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We value feedback on our products, their performance, any problems and constructive suggestions. Please send such productive information in writing to:

Customer Service Z Microsystems 5945 Pacific Center Blvd., Suite 509 San Diego, CA 92121-4309 or www.zmicro.com

Compliance

Y2K COMPLIANCE

Z Microsystems has achieved full Y2K Compliance.

In late 1997, the companys senior management assigned a Y2K Project Team that consists of a cross-functional representation from information technology, procurement, manufacturing, test and development, finance, general affairs, engineering, marketing and facilities organizations to address the Year 2000 issues.

The Assessment/Rectification Phase of the Year 2000 efforts and full compliance for all mission critical internal systems were accomplished as scheduled by the end of Q1, 1999. Contingency development and validation of the companys overall Year 2000 readiness will continue through 1999.

The following strategically important categories have been assessed for Year 2000 readiness:

Suppliers and Service Providers Readiness.

All major strategic suppliers are assessed to be Year 2000 compliant. Most of the companys service providers compliance efforts will continue through 1999. Major concerns and efforts will be focused on the companys shipping companies in

1999.

Z Microsystems Internal Systems

All mission critical internal systems are determined to be fully Year 2000 Compliant. A few minor Year 2000 Related issues need to be addressed in 1999.

Z Microsystems Products

All Z Microsystems products are in full compliance.

The company MIS has taken the lead and worked with the Finance Department to develop comprehensive Year 2000 Contingency Plans for the company mission critical application systems to assure the continuity of daily business.

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