Panasonic ty-tp10u Operation Manual

Operating Instructions

Electronic Touch Pen

for Plasma TV

Model No.

TY-TP10U

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FRANÇAIS

ESPAÑOL

TQZJ489

Thank you for purchasing a Panasonic product.

The Electronic Touch Pen for plasma TV (hereafter referred

to as “Touch Pen”) can be used only with a Panasonic plasma TV to which application for Touch Pen operation has been installed. Before using, attach the supplied Bluetooth adaptor to a plasma TV which is not equipped with the Bluetooth communication function. * For the types of plasma TV compatible with this kit, visit

Panasonic Homepage.

http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/tv/index.html Up to two Touch Pen can be used at a time. Before operating this product, please read the instructions

carefully, and save this manual for future use.

Before using this product, be sure to read “Safety Precautions”

and “Using Precautions” (

pages 2 - 7).

Safety Precautions

Warning

Heating

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Do not dispose of Touch Pen in ﬁ re, expose to heat or

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leave in places that can get hot.

Place

Do not use Touch Pen in hospital or other medical

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facilities.

Radio waves from Touch Pen may interfere with medical equipment.

Do not use Touch Pen near automatic control

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equipment, such as an automatic door, ﬁ re alarm apparatus, etc.

Radio waves from Touch Pen may interfere with automatic control equipment.

Keep Touch Pen more than 22 cm (9 in.) away

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from an implanted cardiac pacemaker, or similar implantable medical equipment, at all times.

Radio waves from Touch Pen may affect implantable cardiac pacemaker or the operation of similar equipment.

Accidental Ingestion

Keep Touch Pen parts in places out of the reach of

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children.

There is a danger small children could swallow such parts by mistake.

• If a child accidentally swallows such parts, seek immediate medical attention.

Disassembly

Do not disassemble or modify the Touch Pen.

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This may cause ﬁ re or unit malfunction.

Surface temperature of TV

The TV may be hot. Do not touch it continuously.

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Low temperature burn may result.

Handling of this unit

Remove the battery from this unit when not using for a

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long period of time.

Otherwise, battery leakage, heat generation, ignition, rupture, etc. may be caused, resulting in ﬁ re or damage to surrounding areas.

Do not place at locations where temperature rises

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abnormally.

The surface of the unit or parts may deteriorate, or ﬁ re may result.

• Be extremely careful inside a closed car in summer, locations exposed to direct sunlight and near a stove.

Do not splash liquid on or wet the unit.

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If liquid enters inside the unit, short circuit or heat generation may occur.

Caution

AAA Battery

Keep the AAA battery in places out of the reach of

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children. Accidentally swallowing them adversely affect bodies.

• If a child accidentally swallows such parts, immediately seek medical advice.

Incorrect installation may cause battery leakage,

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corrosion and explosion.

• Replace only with the same or equivalent type.

• Do not use rechargeable batteries (Ni-Cd, etc.).

• Do not burn or break up battery. Do not disassemble battery.

• Do not expose battery to excessive heat such as sunshine, ﬁ re, etc.

• Make sure you dispose of the battery correctly.

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Touch Pen

Handle the Touch Pen carefully and store in a case

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when not in use.

Failure to do so may damage Touch Pen, which may result in injury.

Store the Touch Pen in a cool and dry place.

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Failure to do so may cause a short.

Operation on the screen

Do not forcibly hit or pick the TV screen with the Touch

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Pen.

The TV may fall, or the screen may be scratched. Falling of TV may cause injury.

• Do not allow parts other than the pen tip of Touch Pen to touch the screen. This may scratch the screen.

• Do not move the pen with its pen tip pressed to the screen with force, or move the pen quickly. This may scratch the screen.

Touch Pen use

Use the Touch Pen, taking occasional breaks.

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Guideline for continuous use is approx. 1 hour.

Eyestrain or physical deconditioning may result due to continuous use for long period of time.

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FCC 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. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Consult the Panasonic Service Center or an experienced radio/ TV technician for help.

FCC Caution: Any changes or modiﬁ cations not expressly approved by Panasonic Corp. of North America could void the user’s authority to operate this device.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

CANADIAN NOTICE:

For Model TY-TP10U

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

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Using Precautions

Cautions

Do not use devices that emit strong electromagnetic waves

(such as cellular phones or personal transceivers) near the Touch Pen. Doing so may cause the Touch Pen to malfunction.

The Touch Pen cannot operate fully at high or low

temperatures. Please use within the speciﬁ ed usage temperature range (

For comfortable use

Stop using the Touch Pen immediately if your skin feels

unusual. In rare cases, the paint or materials used in the Touch Pen may cause an allergic reaction.

Stop using the Touch Pen immediately if you experience

any redness, pain, or itching. Prolonged use may cause such symptoms due to excess pressure, which may result in the user feeling unwell.

Use in area of Bluetooth® signals from other devices may

interfere with Touch Pen operation.

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Using radio waves

This unit uses the 2.4 GHz radio frequency ISM band (Bluetooth®). However other wireless equipment may use the same frequency. Be sure to take note of the following to prevent radio wave interference from other equipment.

Restriction of use

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For use only in your country.

Interference from other equipment

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Due to radio interference, malfunctions may occur if the unit is placed too close to other equipment. We recommend keeping the unit as far away as possible from the following devices:

Bluetooth

devices other than this unit, wireless LAN, microwaves, ofﬁ ce automation devices, digital cordless telephones and other electronic devices. The unit is designed to automatically avoid radio interference from these household devices. However malfunctions may happen when radio interference occurs.

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This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure Information

The radiated output power of the Wireless Device is below the Industry Canada (IC) radio frequency exposure limits.

IC STATEMENT

Accessories

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(N5HZZ0000136)

Identifying Controls

Indicator lamp

Unit cover

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Power button Pen tip

Power button

Press the button once to turn the power on. Pressing the button for approx. 2 seconds or longer while the power is on will turn the power off. This is also used when registering the Touch Pen on the television. For details on registration, refer to the Registration page. ( page 9) The Touch Pen automatically turns off if unused for 5 minutes.

Indicator lamp

Lights or ﬂ ashes while using or charging to indicate the status of battery level and Touch Pen.

• Lights for approx. 2 seconds when turned on, and then blinks at approx 2-second intervals. Up to two Touch Pens can be used. The indicator blinks in red with Touch Pen 1 operation, and green with Touch Pen 2 operation.

• Also lights or blinks when registering the Touch Pen to the TV. For registration, see “Registration”. ( page 9)

• Blinks 5 times consecutively at power-on when the battery level is low.

Pen tip

Press the pen tip on this side of the Touch Pen against the screen for use Wrong use may scratch the screen.

Unit cover

See “Inserting the battery” page. (

page 8)

Inserting the battery

When the battery level is low, the indicator lamp blinks 5 times when the Touch Pen is turned on. (Replacing the battery at an early stage is recommended.)

1. Turn and slide the unit cover until the entire shape of the battery is visible.

Unit cover

2. Insert the battery, and slide and turn the unit cover to close it.

Unit cover

Close the unit cover until it clicks.

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NOTE

• Use the speciﬁ ed battery (AAA manganese battery or AAA alkaline battery).

• Do not reverse the polarity (positive the battery when inserting.

• Dispose of the used battery as an incombustible waste or according to the regulations in your area.

• The unit cover can be opened only up to the point where the battery is placed. Do not forcibly try to open further than that.

and negative ) of

Registration

Registration to the TV for this use is required when using the Touch Pen for the ﬁ rst time after purchase or using it on another TV.

1. Turn the (plasma) TV on to begin Touch Pen registration. Before using, attach the supplied Bluetooth adaptor to a plasma TV if it is not equipped with the Bluetooth® communication function. ( page 11)

• For how to start registration of the Touch Pen, see the

operating instructions of the TV.

2. Press the power button with the Touch Pen turned off. (When performing registration on another TV again, press the power button for 5 seconds or longer.)

• Registration of the Touch Pen to the TV will start.

• The indicator lamp blinks in red and green alternately

during registration.

• Place the Touch Pen within 50 cm (1.6 feet) from the TV

during registration.

• The Touch Pen automatically turns off if registration fails

even if 2 minutes or more has elapsed.

3. When the indicator lamp blinks in green for approx. 3 seconds, registration is complete and the TV is connected at the same time.

• After registration, when the Touch Pen is turned on near the

TV that is already on, it will be automatically reconnected to the TV.

• If registration is cancelled on the TV, register it again.

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How to hold the Touch Pen

Hold the Touch Pen as shown in the ﬁ gure.

Hold the center of the Touch Pen. Lightly press the tip side of the Touch Pen vertically against

the screen of the TV so that the tip is pushed in. If the pen is largely tilted or the tip is not pushed in, it does not operate normally.

How to use the Touch Pen

Perform the following operations using the Touch Pen when

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selecting screen operation or items, or using software for Touch

Pen.

Operation

example

Tap

Hold/

Release

Drag and

drop

How to move Description

Touch the pen tip to the panel and release it quickly.

Keep touching the pen tip to the panel/ Release the pen tip.

Move with the pen tip touched to the panel.

Select the item.

Select the item and hold/Release the selection of the item.

Move with the item selected.

Attaching the Bluetooth adaptor

Attaching the Bluetooth adaptor is required when using the Touch Pen with a TV if it is not equipped with the Bluetooth® communication function.

1. Press the power button on the TV to turn the TV off.

2. Insert the connector of the Bluetooth adaptor to the USB terminal on the TV.

3. Remove the release paper of the two-sided tape attached to the back side of the Bluetooth adaptor, and attach the Bluetooth adaptor with the two-sided tape to the position on the TV shown in the ﬁ gure.

Attach as shown below

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USB connector

Bluetooth adaptor ( Remove the release

paper and attach.)

Bluetooth adaptor

Two-sided tape

Storage and Cleaning

Clean using a soft, dry cloth. Do not use benzene, thinner, or wax on the Touch Pen, as

doing so may cause the paint to peel off.

Do not dunk the Touch Pen in liquid such as water when

cleaning.

Avoid storing the Touch Pen in hot or highly humid locations. Remove soil stuck to the pen tip with a cotton swab, etc. Be

careful not to subject the pen tip to impact since it is equipped with the sensor. Using with soil or foreign matters attached will cause scratch of the screen.

Disposal

A battery is included in the package, but not built into the unit. If you discard this product, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.

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Do not disassemble this product.

Danger

As the battery is speciﬁ cally for this product, do not use it for any other device.

Do not charge the removed battery.

Do not throw the battery in a ﬁ re, or apply heat to it. Do not pierce the battery with a nail, subject it to an impact,

or dismantle or modify it. Do not let the wires touch any other metal or each other. Do not carry or store the battery with a necklace, hair pin,

or the like. Do not charge, use, or leave the battery in a hot location

such as near a ﬁ re or under the hot sun.

Doing so may cause the battery to generate heat, ignite, or rupture.

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Warning

Do not place the removed battery, screws, and other items within reach of infants.

Accidental swallowing of such an item may have an adverse effect on the body.

In the event that you think such an item has been

swallowed, consult a doctor immediately.

In the event of ﬂ uid leaking from the battery, take the following action(s), and do not touch the ﬂ uid with bare hands.

Fluid entering into an eye may cause loss of eyesight.

Wash the eye with water immediately without rubbing it,

and then consult a doctor. Fluid getting on your body or clothes may cause inﬂ ammation of the skin or injury.

Sufﬁ ciently rinse with clean water, and then consult a doctor.

Troubleshooting/Q&A

Check the following ﬁ rst. If the problem is not resolved, please contact the place of purchase.

The Touch Pen does not work.

► Has the Touch Pen been registered to the TV?

Perform registration if the pen has not been registered or you are not sure of the registration. ( Before use, register the pen to the TV for viewing. (

► Is the TV in the Touch Pen mode?

For how to switch to the Touch Pen mode, see the operating instructions of the TV.

► Has the Bluetooth adaptor been connected to the TV if

it is not equipped with the Bluetooth function?

( page 11)

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communication

Unable to register a Touch Pen to TV.

► Does the TV support this Touch Pen? ► Is the distance from the TV within 50 cm (1.6 feet)? ► The Touch Pen automatically turns off if registration

cannot be performed within 2 minutes. In this case, register again.

( page 9)

( page 2)

Reaction is not good when touching or drawing with the Touch Pen.

► Hold the Touch Pen as vertically as possible to the screen. ► Check if the tip is pressed in when the Touch Pen

touches the screen.

► Hold Touch Pen from the center.

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The indicator lamp does not illuminate even if the Power button is pressed.

► The battery may have run out.

The battery is empty if the indicator lamp does not illuminate even if the Power button is pressed. Replace the battery.

If the Touch Pen is turned on, the indicator lamp blinks but turns off in several minutes.

► The Touch Pen automatically turns off if unused for

5 minutes. Turn the power on again.

► The Touch Pen has not been registered to the TV.

Perform registration again.

( page 9)

Speciﬁ cations

(for Touch Pen)

Usage temperature range

0 °C - 40 °C (32°F - 104°F)

Battery

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When using Panasonic AAA manganese battery: approx. 8 hours When using Panasonic AAA alkaline battery: approx. 30 hours

Materials

Main body: Resin

Communication system

2.4 GHz band FH-SS (Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum)

Dimensions

Part No. TY-TP10U

Width

Height

Overall length

Mass

(Approx. 30 g) : (excluding battery)

7.35"

(186.7 mm)

0.71"

(18.0 mm)

0.72"

(18.2 mm)

Approx. 1.07 oz

Limited Warranty

(for U.S.A. and Puerto Rico only)

ONLY FOR U.S.A. AND PUERTO RICO

Panasonic Accessory Limited Warranty

Panasonic Consumer Marketing Company of North America, Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America

One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, New Jersey 07094

Limited Warranty Coverage (For USA and Puerto Rico Only)

If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship, Panasonic Consumer Marketing Company of North America (referred to as “the warrantor”) will, for the length of the period on the chart below, which starts with the date of original purchase (“warranty period”), at its option either (a) repair your product with new or refurbished parts, (b) replace it with a new or a refurbished equivalent value product, or (c) refund your purchase price. The decision to repair, replace or refund will be made by the warrantor.

Product Parts Labor

Touch Pen 1 (ONE) Year Not applicable

During the “Parts” warranty period, there will be no charge for parts. This Limited Warranty excludes both parts and labor for non-rechargeable batteries, antennas, and cosmetic parts (cabinet). This warranty only applies to products purchased and serviced in U.S.A. or Puerto Rico. This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser of a new product which was not sold “as is”.

Mail-In Service

For assistance in the U.S.A. and Puerto Rico in obtaining replacement, please ship the product prepaid to:

Panasonic Exchange Center 4900 George McVay Drive Suite B McAllen, TX 78503

panacare@us.panasonic.com

When shipping the unit, carefully pack, include all accessories, and send it prepaid, adequately insured and preferably in the original carton. When shipping Lithium Ion batteries please visit our Web Site at www.panasonic.com/BatteryHandling as Panasonic is committed to providing the most up to date information. Include a letter detailing the complaint, a return address and provide a daytime phone number where you can be reached. A valid registered receipt is required under the Limited Warranty.

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IF REPAIR IS NEEDED DURING THE WARRANTY PERIOD, THE PURCHASER WILL BE REQUIRED TO FURNISH A SALES RECEIPT/PROOF OF PURCHASE INDICATING DATE OF PURCHASE, AMOUNT PAID AND PLACE OF PURCHASE. CUSTOMER WILL BE CHARGED FOR THE REPAIR OF ANY UNIT RECEIVED WITHOUT SUCH PROOF OF PURCHASE.

Limited Warranty Limits And Exclusions

This warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials or workmanship, and DOES NOT COVER normal wear and tear or cosmetic damage. The warranty ALSO DOES NOT COVER damages which occurred in shipment, or failures which are caused by products not supplied by the warrantor, or failures which result from accidents, misuse, abuse, neglect, mishandling, misapplication, alteration, faulty installation, set-up adjustments, misadjustment of consumer controls, improper maintenance, power line surge, lightning damage, modiﬁ cation, introduction of sand, humidity or liquids, commercial use such as hotel, ofﬁ ce, restaurant, or other business or rental use of the product, or service by anyone other than a Factory Service Center or other Authorized Servicer, or damage that is attributable to acts of God.

THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES EXCEPT AS LISTED UNDER “LIMITED WARRANTY COVERAGE”.

THE WARRANTOR IS NOT LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGE RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF

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THIS WARRANTY.

(As examples, this excludes damages for lost time, travel to and from the servicer, loss of or damage to media or images, data or other memory or recorded content. The items listed are not exclusive, but for illustration only.)

ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, ARE LIMITED TO THE PERIOD OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the exclusions may not apply to you.

This warranty gives you speciﬁ c legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. If a problem with this product develops during or after the warranty period, you may contact your dealer or Service Center. If the problem is not handled to your satisfaction, then write to the warrantor’s Consumer Affairs Department at the addresses listed for the warrantor.

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PARTS AND SERVICE, WHICH ARE NOT COVERED BY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY, ARE YOUR RESPONSIBILITY.

Customer Services Directory (United States and Puerto Rico)

Obtain Product Information and Operating Assistance; locate your nearest Dealer or Service Center; purchase Parts and Accessories; or make Customer Service and Literature requests by visiting our Web Site at:

http://www.panasonic.com/help

or, contact us via the web at:

http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo

You may also contact us directly at:

1-800-211-PANA (7262) Monday-Friday 9am-9pm, Saturday-Sunday 10am-7pm EST

For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY: 1-877-833-8855

Accessory Purchases (United States and Puerto Rico)

Purchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books online for all Panasonic Products by visiting our Web Site at: http://www.pstc.panasonic.com

Or, send your request by E-mail to: npcparts@us.panasonic.com You may also contact us directly at: 1-800-332-5368 (Phone) 1-800-237-9080 (Fax Only) (Monday-Friday 9am-9pm EST) Panasonic National Parts Center 20421 84th Avenue South, Kent, WA 98032 (We accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card, American Express)

For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY:

1-866-605-1277

As of January 2013

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