StarTech.com RACKCONS1501 manual

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    Manual Revision: 01/31/2012 For the most up-to-date information, please visit: www.startech.com DE: Bedienungsanleitung - de.startech.com FR: Guide de l'utilisateur - fr .startech.com ES: Guía del usuario - es.startech.com IT: Guida per l'uso - it.startech.com NL: Gebruiksaanwijzing - nl.startech.com PT: Guia do usuário - pt.startech.co[...]

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    Instruction Manual FCC C ompliance 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 genera tes, uses and can radiate rad[...]

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    Instruction Manual i T able of C ontents Introduction ............................................................................................ 1 Packaging Conten ts ................................................................................................................................. 1 Installation ....................................[...]

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    Instruction Manual 1 Introduction Packaging C ontents • 1U L CD R ack Console Draw er • Console Cable Kit • Mounting Rails - Set • Pow er Adapter Installation Hardwar e I nstallation Hardware Kit C ontents Mounting the console 1. Loosen the r ear screws (pre-installed in side rails) and adjust the length of the rear bracket to ?[...]

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    Instruction Manual 2 2. Install the rail into the cabinet: 3. Tighten the scr ews that were loosened in Step 1: 4. Install the remaining rail, r epeating Steps 1-3. 5. Gently , but rmly inser t the console into the left and right rails:[...]

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    Instruction Manual 3 6. Unlock the console, and pull the left and right rail-lock switches t owards 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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    Instruction Manual 4 Connecting the console T o connect an LCD console to a computer , per form the following st eps: 1. T urn o your computer . 2. Insert the video ( VGA) connector of the K VM 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 corr e[...]

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    Instruction Manual 5 Each video card has several con trols that allow you to adjust the display settings, however , the soft ware and driver f or each video card is unique. In most cases, you can adjust these settings using a program or utility provided b y the manufac turer of the video card. Most video cards use the Windows Displa y Properties co[...]

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    Instruction Manual 6 Note :Y ou can adjust the horizontal and vertical position, contrast, and brightness to better suit your video card and y our personal preference. Before you beg in, make sure that power to all of the devices you will be connecting to the console have been turned o . T o prevent damage to your installation due to ground pote[...]

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    Instruction Manual 7 Brightness 1. Pr ess the Menu button. 2. Use the Down and Up buttons to scr oll to Brightness. 3. Pr ess the Menu button to enter . 4. Use the Down and Up buttons to adjust the brightness of the displa y. 5. Pr ess the Menu button to save your selection. Contr ast 1. Pr ess the Menu button. 2. Use the Down and Up buttons to scr[...]

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    Instruction Manual 8 P osition 1. P ress the Menu button. 2. Use the Down and Up butt ons to scroll. 3. Highlight P osition and press the Menu button to enter , which will launch the following screen: Icon Description Image Pos T o adjust the position of the image OSD Pos T o adjust the position of the OSD Return T o exit and return to the previous[...]

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    Instruction Manual 9 Recall 1. Pr ess the Menu button. 2. Use the Down and Up buttons to scr oll to Recall. Press the Menu button to ent er, where you will be able to select Y es/No using the Down and Up buttons. Once you have done so , press the Menu button. Note: selecting Y es will return your settings to the factory default state. Select No if [...]

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    Instruction Manual 10 Specications RACK CONS1501 RA CKC ONS1701 R ACK CONS1901 Display Size 15” 17” 19” Panel T ype Active Matrix TFT L CD Active Matrix TFT L CD Active Matrix TFT L CD Resolution Capabilities 1024 x 768 (max.) 1024 x 768 (max.) 1024 x 768 (max.) Back Light Dual lamps Four lamps Four lamps Supported Colors 16M Colors (6-bit[...]

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    Instruction Manual 11 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 Certication CE/FCC CE/FCC CE/FC C[...]

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    Instruction Manual 12 T echnical Suppor t StarT ech.com’ s lifetime technical support is an integral part of our c ommitment to provide industry-leading solutions. If you ever need help with your product, visit www.startech.com/support and access our comprehensiv e selection of online tools, documentation, and downloads. For the la test drivers/s[...]

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    Hard-to-nd made easy . At StarT ech.com, that isn ’t a slogan. It ’ s a promise. StarT ech.com is your one -stop source for every connectivity part you need. From the latest technology t o legac y products — and all the par ts that bridge the old and new — we can help you nd the parts that connect your solutions. We make it easy to lo[...]