Chapter 1 Introduction; Overview - ATEN CL3800 User Manual

Chapter 1
Introduction

Overview

The CL3800 / CL3700 / CL3100 is a Short Depth WideScreen LCD Console
Series targeting limited space and mobile live streaming applications. The
short depth design fits all 19" equipment cabinets, and is especially suitable for
shallow racks. In addition to saving valuable space on the rack, the CL3800/
CL3700/CL3100 also provides a space-saving solution for special
environments, such as outside broadcast vans (OB vans) and compact control
rooms.
The CL3800 USB HDMI DVI VGA LCD Console is a dual rail LCD KVM
console featuring an 18.5" LED-backlit widescreen LCD monitor with an
integrated keyboard and touchpad. The CL3800 supports three types of video
input – HDMI, DVI, and VGA – and provides the ultimate in installation
flexibility by allowing users to connect the console and the computer via any
of the three types of video source.
To maximize space utilization, the dual rail design enables CL3800's LCD
monitor, keyboard and touchpad to operate independently of each other. The
LCD console's keyboard and touchpad modules can slide back to hideaway
when not in use, while the thin profile LCD monitor rotates back, flush against
the rack, to allow the convenient monitoring of computer activity.
While the CL3800 supports multiple video interfaces, the CL3700 and CL3100
are dedicated front end sliding consoles respectively for compatible HDMI
KVM switches and VGA KVM switches. Both of the CL3700 and CL3100 are
single rail design with an 18.5" LED-backlit widescreen LCD monitor, an
integrated keyboard and touchpad.
For added convenience, users can choose to manage the computer from an
external console. Ports for a second external KVM console (USB keyboard/
mouse) with either an HDMI (CL3800 and CL3700), DVI (CL3800 only), or
VGA (CL3800 and CL3100) monitor, are provided on the rear panel. The
CL3800 and CL3100 include two mini stereo ports for connecting audio
speakers, one in the CPU section, and the other in the external Console section
on the rear panel. The CL3800/CL3700/CL3100 also features a port for an
external USB mouse on the unit's front panel for use with the built-in
keyboard. See Rear Panel External Console Ports, page 2 to view a table of
available ports for each model.
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