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freeView Pro C80H
8-port 1U Rack Mount HD KVM with 15" LCD
Screen
USER'S MANUAL
P/N: KDW-08HA
Rev 1.1

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  • Page 1 Pro C80H 8-port 1U Rack Mount HD KVM with 15” LCD Screen USER’S MANUAL P/N: KDW-08HA Rev 1.1...
  • Page 2 No part of this document may be photocopied, reproduced, or translated into another language without express prior to written consent of freedom9 inc. © Copyright 2005, freeView Pro and the freedom9 company logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of freedom9 inc. All rights reserved. Windows is a trademark or registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Pro C80H User’s Manual GENERAL INFORMATION... 3 ... 3 VERVIEW AFETY NSTRUCTIONS ... 3 ACKAGE ONTENTS RODUCT PECIFICATION ARDWARE EQUIREMENTS ... 5 OUNTING THE UNIT SPECIFICATIONS... 9 LCD S ... 9 PECIFICATIONS ACTORY RESET IMING ANEL ONTROLS AND INSTALLATION... 13...
  • Page 4 Figure 1-7: Front Mounting Bracket ... 8 Figure 2-1: Panel Controls Located to the Left of the LCD Screen ... 9 Figure 3-1: freeView Pro C80H Rear Panel... 13 Figure 3-2: Daisy-chaining KVMs ... 15 Figure 4-1: Hot Key Command List... 17 Figure 4-2: OSD Screen –...
  • Page 5: General Information

    General Information 1.1 Overview The freeView Pro C80H is an ideal solution for network administrators with multiple servers and platforms. The 15-inch TFT LCD color display and ultra-low-profile compact industrial keyboard and touchpad provide a user-friendly and reliable console for network administrators. All these functions are integrated in a slim 19-inch compact 1U space.
  • Page 6: Product Specification

    Computers Your PC must have a VGA, SVGA, or Multisync video card and video driver already installed for the monitor. If you need to install a video card or a video driver, refer to your computer documentation for instructions. •...
  • Page 7: Mounting The Unit

    Pro C80H User’s Manual Figure 1-1: Unit Diagrams Mounting the unit The unit is designed for standard 750mm cabinets. You can find the mounting kit in the carton. Familiarize yourself with all of the pieces before installation.
  • Page 8: Figure 1-2: Mounting Kit

    Figure 1-2: Mounting Kit Mounting the KVM Console 1. Place the L-bracket on the side of the unit surrounding the three screw sockets with the bracket facing outwards. The groove down the center of the L-bracket should face outwards. Figure 1-3: L-bracket Placement...
  • Page 9: Figure 1-4: Metal Brace Placement

    Pro C80H User’s Manual 2. Place the metal brace over the three screw sockets next to the L-bracket. Figure 1-4: Metal Brace Placement 3. Place the washers around the screw sockets and in the metal brace. Figure 1-5: Washer Installation...
  • Page 10: Figure 1-6: Screwing Down Metal Brace

    Once mounted, slide the unit back into place and lock the screw locks by turning them clockwise. If more space is needed after the keyboard and monitor have been pulled out, you can unlock the screw locks and pull the entire unit out further. See Section 3.6 for further details.
  • Page 11: Lcd Specifications

    Pro C80H User’s Manual Specifications 2.1 LCD Specifications Screen Type Display Area 304 mm (H) x 228 mm (V) Contrast Ratio 350:1 Viewing Angle Vertical: 100 degrees, Horizontal: 120 degrees Maximum Resolution 1024 x 768 Pixel Pitch 0.297 mm...
  • Page 12 Controls Description (Power) Powers on or off the device (device must be plugged in and power switch on front panel must be turned on in order for the unit to turn on) Auto Auto-synchronize and scale display to any valid factory preset timings Move the cursor up in the menu screen Down Move the cursor down in the menu screen...
  • Page 13 Pro C80H User’s Manual 3. Press the “Menu” button to select the option. The following options will be displayed: Icon Description 9300 Set CIE coordinates at 9300K color 7500 Set CIE coordinates at 7500K color 6550 Set CIE coordinates at 6500K color...
  • Page 14 3. Press the “Menu” button to select the option. You will be prompted Yes or No. 4. Use the “Up” and “Down” buttons to select the desired option: “Yes” to reset the device to factory defaults, “No” to return to the previous page. 5.
  • Page 15: Installation

    Installation Installing the Video Card and Video Driver Before connecting the freeView Pro C80H, make sure your computer has a video card already installed that is compatible with the monitor. Ensure both the KVM switch and the computer are powered off. Connect the end of the HD KVM cable with only one DB15 connector to the KVM switch, and the other end to the computer, see section 3.3 for details.
  • Page 16: Daisy Chain Your Switch

    7. The Bank LED on the freeView Pro 80P should read “2”. 8. Cascade other freeView Pro 80P units in the same manner. 9. You can now use the OSD on the freeView Pro C80H to control all of the KVMs in the stack at the same time.
  • Page 17: Turning On The Drawer

    3.6 Increasing the Range of the Monitor If you would prefer to pull the monitor out further from the rack, you can unlock the unit from the home position by unscrewing the two screws on either side of the device by turning counter-...
  • Page 18: Testing The Drawer

    NOTE: If the unit does not power up when the panel is pulled up, try pushing the soft power on/off button on the left side of the monitor panel to power up the unit. You can adjust the horizontal and vertical position, contrast, and brightness to better suit your video card and your personal preference.
  • Page 19: Operation

    Operation 4.1 Logging Into the Console Once the freeView Pro C80H is powered on, it will prompt you for a password to access the console. The default password is “00000000”. Remember to change the password using the on- screen display (OSD) immediately to prevent unauthorized access to the unit.
  • Page 20: Osd Operation

    You can access the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu by using the hot keys (Scroll Lock + Scroll Lock + Space Bar). The following window will be displayed on the monitor: Figure 4-2: OSD Screen – Bank Number and Active Computer Usage: •...
  • Page 21 Pro C80H User’s Manual Usage: • OSD: Determines the duration the computer name will remain displayed on the screen when the computer is selected. The default is 10 seconds, and can be set from 5 seconds to 99 seconds.
  • Page 22: Troubleshooting

    A: Your KVM SWITCH will update every 2 seconds. Using the hot keys to access the OSD menu again should redetect all of the active channels. Q: When cascading the unit with other freeView Pro 80P units, the freeView Pro C80H does not see the slave unit(s).
  • Page 23 Pro C80H User’s Manual PS/2 Mouse Problems Q: The mouse is not detected during boot-up. A: Try the following: • Check the cables and make sure they are connected securely and in the correct ports. • Check your computer / motherboard documentation making sure that the PS/2 mouse port (or IRQ) is enabled.
  • Page 24: Certifications

    Certifications This equipment has been tested and found to comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference (2) This device must accept any interference received. Including interference that may cause undesired operation.

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