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- Page 1 User Manual RM-KB-LCD17HD Rackmount LCD Keyboard I-00711 Rev -...
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Page 2: Fcc, Ce Information
RM-KB-LCD17HD User Manual FCC, CE Information FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION INTERFERENCE STATEMENT: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. -
Page 3: User Notice
RM-KB-LCD17HD User Manual User Notice All information, documentation, and specifications contained in this manual are subject to change without prior notification by the manufacturer. The manufacturer makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties as to merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose. -
Page 4: Package Contents
RM-KB-LCD17HD User Manual Package Contents Basic Package The basic RM-KB-LCD17HD package consists of: 1 RM-KB-LCD17HD Rackmount LCD Keyboard with Standard Rack Mount Kit 1 Custom USB DVI KVM Cable Set 1 Power Cord 1 Firmware Upgrade Cable 1 User Instructions* Check to make sure that all of the components are present and in good order. -
Page 5: Table Of Contents
RM-KB-LCD17HD User Manual Contents FCC, CE Information......... . ii RoHS. - Page 6 RM-KB-LCD17HD User Manual Upgrade Succeeded:........22 Upgrade Failed: .
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Page 7: About This Manual
An overview of the information found in the manual is provided below. Overview Chapter 1, Introduction, introduces you to the RM-KB-LCD17HD, its purpose, features and benefits are presented, and its components are described. Chapter 2, Hardware Setup, provides step-by-step instructions for setting up your installation, and explains some basic operation procedures. -
Page 8: Conventions
RM-KB-LCD17HD User Manual Conventions This manual uses the following conventions: Indicates text that you should key in. Monospaced Indicates keys you should press. For example, [Enter] means to press the Enter key. If keys need to be chorded, they appear together in the same bracket with a plus sign between them: [Ctrl+Alt]. -
Page 9: Chapter 1 Introduction
Middle Atlantic Products website. Setup is fast and easy. Simply use the custom cables included with your device to connect the RM-KB-LCD17HD to the console ports of your KVM switch and you are ready to go! -
Page 10: Features
RM-KB-LCD17HD User Manual Features Integrated KVM console with a 17.3” Widescreen DVI Full HD LCD monitor Supports an external console with DVI / VGA / HDMI video ports Superior video quality – up to 1920 x 1080 @60Hz; DDC, DDC2, DDC2B ... -
Page 11: Operating Systems
Chapter 1. Introduction Operating Systems Supported operating systems are shown in the table, below. Version Windows NT and higher Linux RedHat 9.0 and higher SuSE 10 and higher Mandriva (Mandrake) 9.0 and higher UNIX 4.3 and higher FreeBSD 5.5 and higher Solaris 8 and higher Novell Netware... -
Page 12: Components
RM-KB-LCD17HD User Manual Components Front View... - Page 13 Chapter 1. Introduction Component Description Upper Handle Pull to slide the LCD module out; push to slide it in. See Operating Precautions, page 13, for details on sliding the console in and out LCD Module After sliding the LCD module out, flip up the cover to access the LCD display.
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Page 14: Rear View
KVM Port The custom KVM cable supplied with the package for linking Section the RM-KB-LCD17HD to a computer or switch plugs in here. An additional HDMI and VGA port are provided. Grounding The grounding wire (used to ground the unit) attaches here. -
Page 15: Chapter 2. Hardware Setup
Chapter 2. Hardware Setup Chapter 2 Hardware Setup Before you Begin 1. Important safety information regarding the placement of this device is provided on page 25. Please review it before proceeding. 2. Make sure that power to all the devices you will be connecting up has been turned off. - Page 16 Slide the bars with the rear flanges toward the rack until the flanges make contact with the rack, then screw the rear flanges to the rack. 3. Slide the RM-KB-LCD17HD onto the support flanges. Use the screws supplied with this package to loosely attach the front of the RM-KB- LCD17HD to the front of the rack (only tighten the screws part way).
- Page 17 (tighten the screws all the way). Phillips head M4x6mm 5. Slide the RM-KB-LCD17HD open and closed a couple of times to be sure that it is properly aligned and operating smoothly. 6. After determining that the RM-KB-LCD17HD is lined up and operating correctly, finish by fully tightening the front attachment screws inserted in Step 3.
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Page 18: Connecting Up
1. Plug the USB; then DVI, VGA, or HDMI, and audio connectors of a KVM cable (either supplied with the unit, or purchased separately, see Operating Systems, page 3) into the CPU port on the rear of the RM-KB-LCD17HD. Note: The RM-KB-LCD17HD supports speakers only. It does not support a microphone. - Page 19 Chapter 2. Hardware Setup Installation Diagram DVI-D, VGA, or HDMI RM-KB-LCD17HD Rear View HDMI HDMI DVI-D KVM SWITCH OR COMPUTER NOT SUPPLIED...
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Page 21: Chapter 3 Operation
Chapter 3. Operation Chapter 3 Operation Operating Precautions The maximum load bearing capacity of the keyboard module is 66 lbs. (30 kg) Failure to heed the information below can result in damage to the keyboard module. Right! Rest your hands and arms lightly on the keyboard module as you work. -
Page 22: Lcd Osd Configuration
RM-KB-LCD17HD User Manual LCD OSD Configuration The LCD Buttons The LCD OSD allows you to set up and configure the LCD display. Four buttons are used to perform the configuration, as described in the table, below: Button Function MENU... - Page 23 Chapter 3. Operation Setting Explanation V-Position Positions the display area on the LED panel vertically (moves the display area up or down). Color Temperature Adjusts the color quality of the display. You can adjust the warmth value, color balance, etc. The Adjust Color selection has a further submenu that lets you fine tune the RGB values.
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Page 24: Hot Plugging
RM-KB-LCD17HD. Powering Off and Restarting If it becomes necessary to Power Off the RM-KB-LCD17HD (to upgrade the firmware, for example), simply turn off the power to the unit using the rear panel power switch. To restart the RM-KB-LCD17HD, turn the rear panel power switch back on. -
Page 25: Hotkeys
Note: 1. Press the keys in sequence – one key at a time. First [Ctrl], then [Alt], then [Shift], etc. 2. Console selections are not saved. If the RM-KB-LCD17HD is powered off, it reverts to the default setting of both consoles enabled when it is powered on again. - Page 26 RM-KB-LCD17HD User Manual 4. If the KVM switch connected to the RM-KB-LCD17HD uses the [Ctrl] [Alt] [Shift] combination to invoke its hotkey mode, you won't be able to access any of its hotkey operations because the RM-KB- LCD17HD will capture the combination for console selection first.
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Page 27: Chapter 4. Firmware Upgrade
Before You Begin To prepare for the firmware upgrade, do the following: 1. From a computer that is not part of your RM-KB-LCD17HD installation go to Middle Atlantic Products Internet support site and choose the model name that relates to your device to get a list of available Firmware Upgrade Packages. -
Page 28: Firmware Upgrade Mode
Firmware Upgrade Recovery Switch (see page 5) must be set to the Normal position. 1. Turn off the power to the RM-KB-LCD17HD using the power switch located on the back side of the console. 2. Slide the firmware switch to RECOVER (see page 5). -
Page 29: Performing The Upgrade
Performing the Upgrade Starting the Upgrade: 1. With the RM-KB-LCD17HD in Firmware Upgrade Mode, run the downloaded Firmware Upgrade Package file from your computer - either by double clicking the file icon, or by opening a command line and keying in the full path and filename. -
Page 30: Upgrade Succeeded
RM-KB-LCD17HD User Manual If you didn't enable Check Firmware Version, the Utility installs the upgrade files without checking whether they are a higher level, or not. As the Upgrade proceeds status messages appear in the Status Messages panel, and the progress toward completion is shown on the Progress bar. -
Page 31: Upgrade Failed
Chapter 4. Firmware Upgrade Upgrade Failed: If the upgrade failed to complete successfully the Upgrade Failed screen appears: Click Cancel to close the Firmware Upgrade Utility. See the next section, Firmware Upgrade Recovery, for how to proceed. -
Page 32: Firmware Upgrade Recovery
2. Connect the Firmware Upgrade Cable to its Firmware Upgrade Port. 3. Slide the Firmware Upgrade Recovery Switch to the Recover position. 4. Power the RM-KB-LCD17HD back on and repeat the upgrade procedure. 5. After the RM-KB-LCD17HD has been successfully upgraded, power it off, and slide the Firmware Upgrade Recovery Switch back to the Normal position. -
Page 33: Appendix
Appendix Appendix Safety Instructions General This product is for indoor use only. Read all of these instructions. Save them for future reference. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the device. Do not place the device on any unstable surface (cart, stand, table, etc.). If the device falls, serious damage will result. - Page 34 RM-KB-LCD17HD User Manual extension cord ampere rating. Make sure that the total of all products plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed 15 amperes. To help protect your system from sudden, transient increases and decreases in electrical power, use a surge suppressor, line conditioner, or uninterruptible power supply (UPS).
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Page 35: Rack Mounting
Appendix Rack Mounting Before working on the rack, make sure that the stabilizers are secured to the rack, extended to the floor, and that the full weight of the rack rests on the floor. Install front and side stabilizers on a single rack or front stabilizers for joined multiple racks before working on the rack. -
Page 36: Technical Support
RM-KB-LCD17HD User Manual Technical Support When you contact us, please have the following information ready beforehand: Product model number, serial number, and date of purchase. Your computer configuration, including operating system, revision level, expansion cards, and software. Any error messages displayed at the time the error occurred. -
Page 37: Specifications
Appendix Specifications Function RM-KB-LCD17HD Computer Connections Console Selection Hotkey Connectors External Keyboard 1 x USB Type A Female Console Ports Mouse 1 x USB Type A Female Monitor 1 x DVI-D Female (White) 1 x HDB-15 (VGA) Female (Blue) 1 x HDMI Female (Black) - Page 38 RM-KB-LCD17HD User Manual Function RM-KB-LCD17HD Physical Housing Metal Properties Weight 25.08 lbs.(11.38 kg) Dimensions (L x W x H) 23.2 in x 18.9 in x 1.73 in (58.92 cm x 48.00 cm x 4.40 cm)
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Page 39: Sun Keyboard Emulation
Appendix Sun Keyboard Emulation The PC compatible (101/104 key) keyboard can emulate the functions of the Sun keyboard when the Control key [Ctrl] is used in conjunction with other keys. The corresponding functions are shown in the table below. PC Keyboard Sun Keyboard [Ctrl] [T] Stop... -
Page 40: Mac Keyboard
RM-KB-LCD17HD User Manual Mac Keyboard The PC compatible (101/104 key) keyboard can emulate the functions of the Mac keyboard. The emulation mappings are listed in the table below. PC Keyboard Mac Keyboard [Shift] Shift [Ctrl] Ctrl [Ctrl] [1] [Ctrl] [2]... -
Page 41: Troubleshooting
There are ghost images on the The distance between the external console and the external monitor. RM-KB-LCD17HD is too great. The maximum DVI cable distance should not exceed 65.62ft (20m) and, in some cases, may need to be shorter. Replace the DVI cable with one of an appropriately short length. -
Page 42: Limited Warranty
RM-KB-LCD17HD User Manual Limited Warranty Middle Atlantic Products (the "Company") warrants the RM-KB-LCD17HD to be free from defects in material or workmanship under normal use and conditions for a period of (1) year from date of shipment by the Company.