StarTech.com RACKCONS2001 manual

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    Manual Revision: 04/02/2013 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 par t 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 ra[...]

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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 • VGA + PS/2 console cable • 3.5mm mini-jack audio cable • USB cable • Mounting Rails - Set • Pow er Adapter (RACKC ONS2001 only) • Pow er Cord Installation Hardwar e I nstallation Hardware Kit C ontents • Please check that [...]

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    Instruction Manual 2 Mounting the console 1. A djust the sliding rail until the screw underneath is visible. Loosen (do not release) the two rear screws then adjust the r ear bracket to t the depth of your rack: 2. Install the rail into the rack b y attaching them to the front/rear posts using the appropriate screws and nuts f or your rack (not [...]

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    Instruction Manual 3 5. Gently extend the arms from the rails until they lock. Gently , but rmly insert the console into the left and right rails: 6. Ther e are small release switches on either side of the console unit. Pull both switches at the same time, as the console is installed ont o the rails. Rail-Release switch 7. Install three screw s [...]

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    Instruction Manual 4 8. Installation is now complet e. How to U se Connecting the Console T o connect the LCD console to a computer , per form the following steps: 1. T urn o your computer . 2. Connect the VGA or DVI video cable from the VGA/DVI output on the c omputer system to the VGA or DVI port on the rear of the rack console. Only connect o[...]

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    Instruction Manual 5 T urning on the Console Make sure all cables and the power adapter ar e connected properly. Be sure to tigh ten all connector screws. Grab the fr ont handle and pull the console all the way out then lift the panel up. The power LED underneath the L CD monitor will light up green. Conguring Displa y S ettings After connecting[...]

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    Instruction Manual 6 T esting the Console T o test that the console is working properly, perform the following steps: 1. P ower up the rack console, and then turn on your computer . 2. Make sure the video image is center ed within the screen area. Use the OSD controls to adjust the image (see Panel c ontrols and OSD functions) or press the Auto but[...]

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    Instruction Manual 7 Auto tune Press the “ Auto tune” button. The panel will adjust the display size automatically and also tune the panel to its optimized state . 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 brigh[...]

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    Instruction Manual 8 P osition 1. Pr ess the Menu button. 2. Use the Down and Up buttons to scr oll. 3. Highlight Position and pr ess 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 CONS2001 / RK CONS2001GB Display Size 20.1” Panel T ype Active Matrix TFT LCD Resolution Capabilities 1600x1200 @ 60Hz (max.) Back Light six lamps Supported Colors 16.7M Colors (8-bit with FRC) Contr ast R atio 1000:1 Response Time Rising T ime: 15ms Decay Time: 7ms Pixel P itch 0.255mm x 0.255mm Sync 45[...]

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    Instruction Manual 11 RACK CONS2001 / RK CONS2001GB Humidity 10 ~ 90% RH Dimension 608.4mm x 448.7mm x 44mm Net Weight 15.5kg Chassis Construction Heavy duty steel Regulatory Certication CE/FCC Dimensions[...]

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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 ever y connectivit y par t you need. Fr om the latest technology t o legac y products — and all the parts that bridge the old and new — we can help you nd the parts that connect your solutions. We make it easy to[...]