Panasonic TY-TP42P8S, TY-TP50P8S User Manual

Operating Instructions

Touch Panel

Model No.

TY-TP42P8-S TY-TP50P8-S

Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read these instructions completely. Please keep this manual for future reference.

English

TQZW464

Table of Contents

Warnings and precautions ........................................................ 3

Warnings ......................................................................... 3

Precautions ..................................................................... 3

Cautions when in use...................................................... 4

Setup location ................................................................. 4

Maintenance ................................................................... 5

If something abnormal happens...................................... 5

Accessories ............................................................................... 6

Touch panel unit ........................................................................ 6

Setup procedure........................................................................ 7

Attachment of the touch panel to the plasma display................ 8

Connection between the computer and plasma display.......... 10

Installation of the USB driver................................................... 11

In case of Windows 98SE ............................................. 12

In case of Windows ME ................................................ 14

In case of Windows 2000 .............................................. 16

In case of Windows XP ................................................. 18

Installation of the Touch Panel Driver ...................................... 21

Uninstallation of the Touch Panel Driver ................................. 22

Setup the program .................................................................. 23

Troubleshooting ...................................................................... 34

Specifications .......................................................................... 35

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Warnings and precautions

Warnings

Do not allow the equipment to get wet.

• If liquid splashes onto the equipment, wipe off with a dry cloth. In the unlikely event that liquid gets inside the

product, unplug the USB cable and contact your dealer. Using the product with liquid still inside may cause a fire, electric shock or malfunction.

Do not disassemble or modify the equipment.

• Doing so may cause a fire, electric shock or malfunction.

Do not touch the edge of the infrared transmissive filter on the touch panel.

• The edge of the infrared transmissive filter is sharp; you may be injured if you touch it.

Stop using the equipment if anything abnormal occurs.

• In the unlikely event that something abnormal occurs (like the equipment emitting smoke or an odor), unplug the

USB cable and contact your dealer. Using the product in this condition may cause a fire, electric shock or malfunction.

Precautions

When unplugging the USB cable, be sure to grip the connector.

• Unplugging by pulling on the cord may cause cord damage, a fire or electric shock.

Do not place the equipment in a location subject to high humidity or excessive dust.

• Doing so may cause a fire, electric shock or malfunction.

Do not place the equipment in a location where it may be exposed to smoke or steam, or near a stove, kitchen sink or humidifier.

Do not place the equipment in a location where it may be exposed to direct sunlight.

• Internal temperature may rise and cause a fire.

• This equipment has an optic touch panel that uses infrared rays. Direct sunlight contains infrared rays, and this may

interfere with touch panel operation.

Before moving the equipment, unplug the USB cable.

• Failure to do so may damage the cord, and cause a fire or electric shock.

If the equipment will not be used for a long time, unplug the USB cable.

• To ensure safety, be sure to unplug the USB cable from the socket.

Do not place the equipment on an unstable surface, or in a location subject to heavy vibration.

• If the equipment tips over or falls, it may cause injury or malfunction. In the unlikely event that the equipment is

damaged, unplug the USB cable and contact your dealer. Using the equipment in this condition may cause a fire, electric shock or malfunction.

Do not lie the touch panel unit face down or place a plasma display on top of it.

• The weight of the plasma display will be applied to the touch panel unit and may cause malfunction.

Do not move the equipment after attaching the touch panel unit to the plasma display.

• The weight of the plasma display will be applied to the touch panel unit and may cause malfunction.

Do not touch components inside the touch panel unit.

• Directly touching components inside the touch panel unit may cause malfunction.

Do not place the equipment in a hot or cold location.

• Using the equipment in an extremely hot or cold location may cause malfunction.

Do not use fluids like benzene, thinner or alcohol to clean the equipment.

• Doing so may cause deformation or ruin the finish by discoloration.

To prevent incorrect operation, do not use other equipment utilizing infrared rays near this equipment.

Warnings and precautions

Cautions when in use

Always keep the touch panel clean

• This optical touch panel utilizes infrared rays and may operate incorrectly if the infrared transmissive part becomes

soiled. Use a soft dry cloth to clean the infrared transmissive part once every day.

Use a power supply within the rated voltage range

• Be sure that the power supply used conforms to the rated voltage. Use with a power supply exceeding the rating

may cause incorrect operation or malfunction.

Keep the equipment away from locations subject to heavy electrical noise

• Avoid use near equipment that produces excessive electrical noise. Noise may enter the equipment via the power

supply or interface and cause incorrect operation.

Do not touch the infrared transmissive area until starting OS

• After turning on the PC, be sure not to touch the infrared transmissive area on the screen until the PC has completed

the starting of its OS. If this is not observed, device errors may be detected by the PC and subsequently it will not operate correctly. Should this occur, please restart the PC.

• When connecting or disconnecting the USB cable, be careful not to touch the infrared transmissive area.

Keep foreign matter out of the equipment.

• Do not allow metal objects or combustible material to fall or be inserted into the equipment through openings. Using

the equipment with foreign matter inside may cause problems such as electric shock or malfunction.

Keep away from water

• If water or any other liquid gets inside the equipment it may cause fire, electric shock or malfunction. Do not place

containers that hold liquid (flower vases, fish bowls, cosmetics, chemicals or water) on top of the equipment.

Do not place heavy objects on the equipment.

• The touch panel is made of sheet metal. It is dangerous to place heavy objects on top of it.

Setup location

Before setting up the touch panel, select an optimal location by following the precautions below.

Places where the equipment should not be setup include:

• Locations subject to extremely high or low temperature

• Locations subject to high humidity

• Locations exposed to direct sunlight, and locations near powerful light sources (This is an optical touch panel, so you should be particularly careful of this point)

• Locations subject to excessive dust

• Locations exposed to shock or vibration

• Locations near emissions of chemicals or steam, or locations where contact may be made with chemicals

• Locations near sources of electrical noise (generators, air conditioners etc.)

Warnings and precautions

Maintenance

∗Be sure to unplug the USB cable before cleaning the equipment.

Clean the inside of the equipment once a year.

• The equipment is of semi-sealed construction, so dust may eventually accumulate inside. This may cause poor

operation due to a reduction in the level of infrared light available for touch detection. Cleaning frequency will vary depending on the setup location; if in doubt consult the dealer from whom you purchased the equipment.

• Be careful not to touch the infrared transmissive area on the screen of the plasma display and rub the screen with

excessive force.

Cleaning of the infrared transmissive area

• Once a day, use a soft cloth to wipe off any soiling or debris on the infrared transmissive area. Failure to do so will

cause a malfunction, but on such an occurrence you can restore normal function simply by gently wiping the soiling off. If soiling is severe, wet a cloth in household detergent diluted in water, wring well, wipe off the soiled part, and then wipe well with a dry cloth.

• Be aware that if you apply volatile fluids such as thinner, benzene or insecticide, or allow long-term contact with

products containing materials such as rubber or vinyl, the surface of the equipment may discolor or deform. Also, be careful of wiping with chemically-treated cloths, because such action may cause similar to happen.

If something abnormal happens

If the equipment starts to smoke or emit a strange odor

• It is extremely dangerous to continue using the equipment in such a malfunctioning state.

Immediately unplug the USB cable from the computer, and request the dealer from which you purchased the equipment for repair.

Accessories

Check that all accessories are included. Quantities are indicated in parentheses.

Operating Instruction Books (9)

• English

• French

• German

• Spanish

• Japanese

• Italiano

• Chinese

• Russian

• Ukrainian

USB cable (1) Length: 2 m (6.56 ft)

Mounting brackets [A] TY-TP42P8-S (4) TY-TP50P8-S (2)

Mounting brackets [B] TY-TP50P8-S (3)

CD-ROM (1)

• USB driver software

• Touch Panel Driver software

Mounting screws [A] for Mounting brackets [A, B] TY-TP42P8-S (8) TY-TP50P8-S (10)

Touch panel unit

(Front)

Mounting bracket for USB cable (1)

Mounting brackets [C] TY-TP50P8-S (2)

Mounting screws for USB cable (2)

Mounting screws for Mounting brackets [C] TY-TP50P8-S (4)

Left

Right

Light receiver for optional touch pen (TY-TPEN6)

This is for receiving light signals from the special-purpose touch pen. If this part is obstructed, the equipment will not be able to correctly receive signals. Note that it protrudes, so be careful not to hit it. (touch pen is optional)

(Rear)

USB

USB connector

Used to connect to the PC USB connector with

Pen

USB

OFF ON

a USB cable.

Selection switch

ON: Touch pen mode (when using the optional

Pen

OFF ON

touch pen)

OFF: Handwriting mode

Setup procedure

Attachment of the touch panel to

the plasma display

Connection between the computer and the plasma display

................P 8

..............P 10

3 Installation of USB Driver .............. P 11

4 Installation of Touch Panel Driver ..............P 21

5 Setup Program ..............P 23

Attachment of the touch panel to the plasma display

Attach the mounting bracket. [A] (TY-TP42P8-S)

(1) Orientate the mounting bracket [A] so that the side lined

with cushion faces the touch panel.

(2) During attachment of the touch panel to the display, lift

the bracket to its highest point so that it does not strike the display and tentatively fasten to the upper part of 2 points to the left and right.

Attach the mounting bracket. [B] (TY-TP50P8-S)

(1) Orientate the mounting bracket [B] so that the side lined

with tape faces the touch panel.

(2) During attachment of the touch panel to the display, lift

the bracket to its highest point so that it does not strike the display and tentatively fasten to the upper part of 2 points to the left and right.

Attach the touch panel to the display front surface.

Be careful not to strike the touch panel on the display.

Attachment precautions

Mounting Screw [A]

Mounting bracket [A] or [B]

Pad (Cushion)

To uch panel (Rear Side)

Never attach a plasma display onto the touch panel by placing the touch panel on a flat surface. Doing so may damage the infrared sensor on the touch panel. If you cause a malfunction by attempting attachment in this way, you will be charged for repairs.

Plasma Display

Stand

Touch Panel

Attach the mounting bracket. [C] (For TY-TP50P8-S Only)

Tentatively fasten a fixing screw in the left and right speaker mounting screw holes on the rear of the touch panel and plasma display to attach the mounting bracket [C].

Screw [C]

Mounting bracket [C]

Attach mounting bracket [C]

Attachment of the touch panel to the plasma display

Lower the tentatively fastened mounting bracket.

Loosen the tentatively fastened bracket mounting screws, and lower the mounting bracket.

Fasten mounting brackets. [A], [B]

Fasten mounting brackets [A], [B] to the display.

•TY-TP42P8-S Mounting bracket [A] (4 points in total)

TY-TP50P8-S Only

•TY-TP50P8-S Mounting bracket [A] (2 points in total) Mounting bracket [B] (3 points in total)

Fasten the touch panel.

Fasten the touch panel to the display. After hand tightening the bracket mounting screws, tighten them further using a flathead screwdriver. Fasten so there is no large gap between the touch panel and the display front surface. Be careful not to overtighten the mounting bracket screws as this will cause warping.

Mounting bracket [B]

Mounting bracket [A]

Fasten mounting brackets. [C] (TY-TP50P8-S Only)

Secure the mounting bracket [C] by using a Phillips head screwdriver to tighten the tentatively fastened screw.

Connection between the computer and plasma display

Connection with computer

USB connector

USB

USB cable

Plasma Display (Rear view)

Pen

OFF ON

Computer

Touch Panel

∗ Check that the USB power supply of the computer being used is rated at 500 mA.

(1) Connect the plasma display and computer with the VGA cable. (2) Turn on power in the following sequence: 1: Plasma Display, 2: Computer. (3) Switch the plasma display input signal to the computer. (4) After the computer OS starts up, connect the touch panel and computer with the USB cable. (5) Insert the CD-ROM containing the USB driver into the CD drive of the computer, start the install wizard, and install

the USB driver software by following the instructions on the screen.

Notes:

• After the computer OS has finished starting up, connect the USB cable.

• If you connect using a USB hub, you must supply power to the USB hub.

• For details on USB driver software setup, see “USB driver setup.” (See below)

• After USB driver setup, you must set up the touch panel driver software. (See page 21)

• If the infrared transmissive part of the screen is accidentally obstructed (such as by your finger) while connecting the USB, an element defect will be detected. If you use the system in that state, it may respond poorly to touch. If this happens, remove the USB cable and insert it again. You do not need to restart the computer.

In order to prevent the USB cable from being pulled out, use the

following procedure to attach the fixing bracket.

Fix the USB cable fixing bracket onto the USB cable.

Line up the fixing bracket screw hole with the

hole on the touch panel.

Fix the bracket in place using the two fixing

screws.

Installation of the USB driver

In case of Windows 98 Second Edition (SE) ............ page 12

In case of Windows Millennium Edition (ME) ............ page 14

In case of Windows 2000 .......................................... page 16

In case of Windows XP ............................................. page 18

Mounting bracket for USB cable (accessory)

USB cable (accessory)

USB

Pen

OFF ON

Mounting screws for USB cable (accessory)

Installation of the USB Driver

Function

The control software provides the following functionality.

• Supplies a software interface for application programs that simulates the output of a mouse. This is achieved by converting touch panel output data into that which is compatible with the protocol used by the Microsoft serial mouse input. This makes it possible to operate existing applications and develop new applications employing the touch panel as if it were a mouse.

• Enables the changing of touch panel operation settings by using the touch panel setting program.

Operating environment

Personal computer PC/AT compatible machine (DOS/V machine)

Models equipped with a USB port and CD-ROM drive

Compatible OS Windows 98 Second Edition

Windows Millennium Edition

Windows 2000

Windows XP (Service Pack 1 or later recommended)

• The touch panel and control software can be used simultaneously without mutual interference with any pointing device that does not use the serial port, such as a PS/2 mouse.

• Before installing the control software, the COM port address and interrupts must be set correctly, and the COM port must be operating correctly.

• You cannot use this software simultaneously with applications that use the COM port (such as hyper terminal).

• If you use this software with applications that require large amounts of CPU time (for example, playing movie files), problems may be encountered with their operation, such as missing movie frames or delays in mouse pointer tracking.

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