Page 2 - FCC Compliance Statement
Instruction Manual FCC Compliance Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. Th...
Page 3 - Table of Contents
Instruction Manual i Table of Contents Introduction ............................................................................................ 1 Packaging Contents ................................................................................................................................. 1 In...
Page 4 - Introduction; Packaging Contents
Instruction Manual 1 Introduction Thank you for purchasing a StarTech.com LCD Rack Console with KVM. This product combines an LCD Console with 17” monitor, with a 16-port KVM switch, allowing you to manage multiple computers using an integrated keyboard, mouse, and TFT screen that slides into a comp...
Page 5 - Installation and Usage; Hardware Guide
Instruction Manual 2 Installation and Usage Keys (2) Screw Kit Mounting Brackets (2) Side Rails with Front and Rear Brackets (2) Module - Rear Panel Module - Front Panel Hardware Guide Please note: RACKCONS1716 is comprised of two distinct components - a Rackmountable Console and a Rackmountable KVM...
Page 6 - Mounting the Console
Instruction Manual 3 Console - Front View (open) Mounting the Console 1. Loosen the rear screws (pre-installed in side rails) and adjust the length of the rear bracket to fit the depth of your cabinet: 2. Install the rail into the cabinet:
Page 9 - Connecting the Console/Module
Instruction Manual 6 Connecting the Console/Module To connect the KVM Console/Module to a computer, perform the following steps:1. Remove the four screws from both sides of the KVM console. Be sure to retain these screws for the next installation step. 2. Attach the mounting brackets to both sides o...
Page 11 - Connecting computers to the module; Cascade Configuration
Instruction Manual 8 Connecting computers to the module Attach each of your managed computers to your StarView KVM console’s PC ports using ultra-thin KVM cables. The Module is capable of using either 2-in-1 USB or 3-in-1 PS/2 cables. Use the cables to connect one of the PC ports on the back of the ...
Page 12 - Turning on the console; Configuring display settings
Instruction Manual 9 Turning on the console Make sure the power cord and all cables are connected properly. Grasp the handle of the drawer, pull the panel forward and up, then press the pushbutton in the top right hand corner to enable the TFT screen.The LED located to the left of the monitor panel ...
Page 13 - Testing the console; Auto tune
Instruction Manual 10 Testing the console 1. To test that the console is working properly, perform the following steps:2. Power up the LCD Rack drawer, and then turn on your computer.3. Make sure the video image is centered within the screen area. Use the OSD controls to adjust the image (see Panel ...
Page 14 - Input Source
Instruction Manual 11 Input Source 1. Press the Menu button. 2. Use the Down and Up buttons to scroll. 3. Press the Menu button to enter, and you will see: VGA/DVI 4. Use the Down and Up buttons to select the input signal source. 5. Press the Menu button to save your selection. Brightness 1. Press t...
Page 15 - Position; Icon
Instruction Manual 12 Color - Cont’d Position 1. Press the Menu button.2. Use the Down and Up buttons to scroll.3. Highlight Position and press the Menu button to enter, which will launch the following screen: 4. Use the Down and Up buttons to scroll.5. Press the Menu button to save your selection. ...
Page 16 - Recall; Exit; Module Operation; Push Button Selection; ENTER
Instruction Manual 13 Recall 1. Press the Menu button.2. Use the Down and Up buttons to scroll to Recall. Press the Menu button to enter, where you will be able to select Yes/No using the Down and Up buttons. Once you have done so, press the Menu button. Please Note: Selecting Yes will return your s...
Page 17 - Editing Computer Name Assignments; up
Instruction Manual 14 A triangle mark ( p ) to the right of a name indicates the port is cascaded to a Slave; the number at the left of the triangle mark shows the number of ports the Slave has, i.e. 8 for an 8-port switch. The < ENTER > key brings you one level down and another screen pops up...
Page 18 - Selecting Computers for Autoscan
Instruction Manual 15 Selecting Computers for Autoscan Function key < F2 > - Use this key to switch the eye mark ( N ) of a computer on or off. First, use the up and down arrow keys to highlight it, then press < F2 > to switch its eye mark on or off. If Scan Type reads ‘ Ready PC + N ’ ,...
Page 19 - Auto Scan; Manual Scan
Instruction Manual 16 Auto Scan In this mode, the Console automatically switches from one powered computer to the next, sequentially in a fixed interval. During Auto Scan mode, the OSD displays the name of the selected computer. When Auto Scan detects any keyboard or mouse activity, it suspends the ...
Page 20 - Scan Type; Scan Rate; Hotkey Menu; CH Display
Instruction Manual 17 Scan Type Ready PC + N : In Scan mode, scan through power-on and eye mark selected computers. Ready PC: In Scan mode, scan through power-on computers. The non-volatile memory stores the Scan Type setting. Scan Rate Sets the duration of a computer displayed in Auto Scan mode. Th...
Page 22 - COMMAND
Instruction Manual 19 Hot-key commands - cont’d COMMAND HOTKEY SEQUENCE DESCRIPTION Select computer Left Ctrl + Left Ctrl + x Selects the computer connected to console port “x”. For a computer connected directly to the console, “x” would be 1~8 or A~H. (Ex. Left Ctrl + Left Ctrl + B would select the...
Page 23 - Change Configuration while Running
Instruction Manual 20 Manual Scan Left Ctrl + Left Ctrl + F2 Use the up and down arrow keys to scroll to the previous or next computer in the sequence. Press any other key to abort manual scan. Adjust keyboard typematic rate Left Ctrl + Left Ctrl + F4 Scrolls between the different typematic rates. T...
Page 24 - Specifications
Instruction Manual 21 Specifications RACKCONS1708/GB/EU RACKCONS1716/GB RACKCONS1908/GB RACKCONS1916/GB/EU Display Size 17” 19” Connectors 8 x DE15 female input (1708 only) 16 x DE15 female input (1716 only) 1 x VGA female output Inactive: 1 x PS/2 Keyboard 6-pin Mini-Din (Female) 1 x PS/2 Mouse 6-p...
Page 26 - Technical Support; Warranty Information; Limitation of Liability
Instruction Manual 23 Technical Support StarTech.com’s lifetime technical support is an integral part of our commitment to provide industry-leading solutions. If you ever need help with your product, visit www.startech.com/support and access our comprehensive selection of online tools, documentation...