LCD KVM Console (T1700/T1900) User Guide Release 1.1 Copyright © 2012 Raritan, Inc. T1700_T1900-0H-v1.
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Contents Important Safeguards v What the Warranty Does Not Cover .............................................................................................. v Safety Instructions ........................................................................................................................ vi Chapter 1 Introduction 1 Package Content ........................................................................................................................... 1 T1700.............................
Contents Geometry ........................................................................................................................... 19 Misc ................................................................................................................................... 19 Changing LCD OSD Settings ......................................................................................................20 Auto-Adjusting Display Settings................................................................
Important Safeguards Read all these instructions carefully before you use the device. Save this manual for future reference. What the Warranty Does Not Cover Any product, on which the serial number has been defaced, modified or removed. Damage, deterioration or malfunction resulting from: Accident, misuse, neglect, fire, water, lightning, or other acts of nature, unauthorized product modification, or failure to follow instructions supplied with the product.
Important Safeguards Safety Instructions vi Unplug equipment before cleaning. Don't use liquid or spray detergent; use a moist cloth. Keep equipment away from excessive humidity and heat. Preferably, keep it in an air-conditioned environment with temperatures not exceeding 40º Celsius (104º Fahrenheit). When installing, place the equipment on a sturdy, level surface to prevent it from accidentally falling and causing damage to other equipment or injury to persons nearby.
Chapter 1 Introduction The User Guide introduces the Raritan LCD KVM Console, a 1U rackmount LCD KVM drawer for use with the KVM switch or server in the data center, server room or the like. There are two types of the product: T1700 and T1900. These models are identical in almost every aspect except that T1700 comes with a 17" LCD monitor and T1900 comes with a 19" one. In This Chapter Package Content .......................................................................................
Chapter 1: Introduction Structure Diagram 1. Carry handle to release the 2-pt lock 2. 2-point lock 3. LCD screen 4. LCD membrane 5. Adjustable rear mounting L-bracket 6. Micro switch for screen auto power off 7. Keyboard 8.
Chapter 2 Installation In This Chapter Before Installation......................................................................................3 Rack-Mounting the LCD KVM Console .....................................................3 How to Install "One Man" Installation Slides .............................................6 Connecting to the KVM Switch via PS/2 Interface ..................................10 Connecting to the KVM Switch via USB Interface...................................
Chapter 2: Installation 1. Installing the Rear L-bracket a. Install each rear L-bracket using two fasteners shown in the diagram. b. Leave the fasteners slightly loose. 2. Aligning the Rear L-brackets a. Measure the front and rear mounting depth of the rack. b. Align each rear L-bracket to a suitable length and tighten the fasteners shown in the diagram.
Chapter 2: Installation 3. Fixing the LCD KVM Console into the Rack Fix the LCD KVM Console into the rack. Note: Hardware (screws and cage nuts) for fixing the mounting bracket into the rack is not provided.
Chapter 2: Installation How to Install "One Man" Installation Slides Component list 6 1 Mounting bracket x 2 pcs 2 Front mounting ear (left & right) x 2 pcs 3 Support bracket x 4 pcs 4 M6 cage nut x 6 pcs 5 M6 washer x 8 pcs
Chapter 2: Installation Component list 6 M6*15mm screw x 8 pcs 7 M3.2*4.5mm screw x 14 pcs Note: Components 2, 3 and 7 have been pre-installed onto the T1900 LCD KVM Console and therefore are not in the component pack. Installing into Rack Attach the mounting bracket to vertical mounting rails. Adjust the rear mounting bracket to fit your rack. Repeat the above steps for the other side. Caution: Leave the screws slightly loose (not release).
Chapter 2: Installation Attach support brackets to chassis with M3.2*4.5mm screw x 3 pcs. Repeat the above step for the other side. Note: You can ignore step 2 because the support brackets have been pre-installed onto the T1900 LCD KVM Console. Pick up the chassis. Insert inner members of slides into the already mounted internal slide members in the rack. Push the white-arrow button on each slide that is installed on the LCD keyboard drawer to unlock (Push at the same time).
Chapter 2: Installation Hold down the white-arrow button and push the chassis to the end. Attach left and right mounting ears to vertical mounting rails. Tighten the screws on both sides. Installation completed.
Chapter 2: Installation Connecting to the KVM Switch via PS/2 Interface This is an illustration of connecting the 3-in-1 KVM cable to the KVM switch via PS/2 Interface. 1. 3-in-1 KVM cable 2. KVM switch 3. Keyboard port 4. Mouse port 5. VGA port Caution: The LCD KVM Console is hot-pluggable, but components of connected devices, such as the servers and KVM switch, may not be hot-pluggable.
Chapter 2: Installation Connecting to the KVM Switch via USB Interface 1. 3-in-1 KVM cable 2. KVM switch 3. USB ports 4. VGA port Connecting to the Server via PS/2 Interface This is an illustration of connecting the 3-in-1 KVM cable to a server via PS/2 interface. 1. 3-in-1 KVM cable 2.
Chapter 2: Installation 3. Keyboard port 4. Mouse port 5. VGA port Connecting to the Server via USB Interface 1. 3-in-1 KVM cable 2. Server 3. USB port 4.
Chapter 3 Operation In This Chapter How to Use the LCD KVM Console.........................................................13 How to Use the Slides .............................................................................15 How to Use the LCD KVM Console 1. Gently pull the tab toward the front of the LCD. 2. Flip up the LCD to a suitable angle.
Chapter 3: Operation 3. Operate the LCD KVM Console. For information on LCD membrane buttons and onscreen menu, see Onscreen Display Operation (see "LCD Membrane" on page 16) and Onscreen Menu. Touchpad Buttons The buttons adjacent to the touchpad function the same as those on a two-button mouse. Number Function 14 1 The button is similar to the left button on a mouse, which is used for item selection or program activation.
Chapter 3: Operation How to Use the Slides 1. Locate a black-arrow release button on the outside of each slide. 2. Push the black-arrow buttons at both sides before pushing the LCD KVM Console into place. 3. Keep pushing the black-arrow buttons until the LCD KVM Console is placed into the rack.
Chapter 4 LCD Panel Operation You can customize visual display properties of the built-in LCD display, such as colors and image position, by changing the settings on the LCD OSD menu. In This Chapter LCD Membrane .......................................................................................16 LCD OSD Layout.....................................................................................17 OSD Submenus.......................................................................................
Chapter 4: LCD Panel Operation The buttons at the bottom of the LCD panel are used to control the LCD display and navigate through the LCD's OSD interface. Button Function Turn on/off the LCD display. Adjacent LED turns blue when turned on. Adjacent LED is not lit when turned off. Two functions: Activate the LCD's OSD interface. Confirm the current selection when an OSD menu or field is highlighted. Two functions: Move the highlight on the LCD OSD menu.
Chapter 4: LCD Panel Operation Number Information Description OSD title The bar shows the LCD version, and the resolution and refresh rate applied to current video image. Submenu section The left column shows the OSD submenus. Only three submenus are available: Image, Geometry, and Misc. Setting section The right column shows the fields available in the selected submenu. Help bar The bar shows the buttons that work with the LCD OSD menu.
Chapter 4: LCD Panel Operation Geometry The submenu controls geometry, clock and phase settings. Auto Adjust: Fine tune the video signal to eliminate waviness and distortion. The "Auto Adjusting" message is displayed during the process. H Position: Align the screen image left or right. V Position: Align the screen image up or down. Phase: Adjust the phase setting. Clock: Adjust the clock setting. Misc This submenu provides other OSD or screen settings, and the reset function.
Chapter 4: LCD Panel Operation Language: Select the language in which the LCD's OSD interface is displayed. OSD Position: Determine the position of the LCD OSD on the screen. Display Mode: Adjust the LCD display's video resolution. OSD Time: Set the time duration in seconds that the LCD OSD is visible after the last time any button of the LCD controls is pressed. Ratio: Adjust the screen image's ratio. Reset: Restore the LCD OSD settings to factory defaults.
Chapter 4: LCD Panel Operation Auto-Adjusting Display Settings Instead of customizing the LCD display settings manually, you can have the LCD automatically configure all visual settings according to the video signals it receives. There are two ways to perform the auto-adjustment function: the UP botton on the LCD control or the LCD's OSD interface. To auto-adjust visual display settings using a button: 1. Ensure you have accessed a channel, and the LCD OSD menu is not displayed on the screen. 2. Press .
Chapter 4: LCD Panel Operation Important: You must press performed. 5. Press in this step, or the reset function is not twice to quit the LCD OSD menu. If you change any LCD OSD settings after finishing Step 4, the later changes are not reset. Quitting the LCD OSD Menu The LCD OSD menu automatically disappears if there is no activity from the LCD control for the period of time specified in the "OSD Time" field (usually 8 seconds by default).
Appendix A Standard Specifications In This Chapter Specifications ..........................................................................................23 Dimension................................................................................................24 Specifications Item Form Factor Diagonal Size Max. Resolution Brightness (cd/m²) Color Support Contrast Radio (typ.) Viewing Angle (H/V) Display Area (mm) Tr Response Time (ms) LCD Panel MTBF (hrs) VGA Signal Input Sync.
Appendix A: Standard Specifications Item Description T1700 T1900 1280 x 1024, 60 / 70 / 75Hz Plug & Play DOC Console Port (Combo) Power Input Power Consumption Compatibility Regulation Approval EDID 1.3 3-in-1 DB-5 connector for VGA / keyboard /mouse Support USB & PS2 servers or KVM switches Auto-sensing 100 to 240VAC, 50 / 60Hz Max. 40 Watt, Standby 5 Watt Multi-platform - Mix PCs, SUNs, IBMs, HPs & DELLs.
Appendix B Ground Screw If you want to prevent any electrical shock, you can use the ground screw on the rear panel to provide a safe electrical path to the ground. To prevent any potential shock hazard: Connect the ground screw to a wiring system or wiring device.
Appendix C Troubleshooting How do I adjust the resolution? To change monitor resolution, choose Start > Control Panel > Display. Select the Setting tab to adjust the monitor resolution in Desktop Area. Available resolutions, including "640 x 480", "800 x 600", "1024 x 768", "1152 x 864", and "1280 x 1024", are determined by the display card in your computer. Is interference signal that appears on LCD normal when shutting down the computer? In rare cases, interference may appear on the monitor.
Index 1 I 1. Installing the Rear L-bracket • 4 2. Aligning the Rear L-brackets • 4 Image • 18 Important Safeguards • v Installation • 3 Installing into Rack • 7 Introduction • 1 3 L 3.
Index W What the Warranty Does Not Cover • v 28
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