Panasonic TY-TP42P8S Operating Instructions Manual

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

Touch Panel

TY-TP42P8-S
Model No.
TY-TP50P8-S
®
TQZW464

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  • Page 1: Touch Panel

    Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read these instructions completely. Please keep this manual for future reference. English Operating Instructions Touch Panel TY-TP42P8-S Model No. TY-TP50P8-S ® TQZW464...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    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 ...
  • Page 3: Warnings And Precautions

    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.
  • Page 4: Cautions When In Use

    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 •...
  • Page 5: Maintenance

    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;...
  • Page 6: Accessories

    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 Mounting screws [A] for Mounting brackets [A, B] TY-TP42P8-S (8) TY-TP50P8-S (10)
  • Page 7: Setup Procedure

    Setup procedure Attachment of the touch panel to the plasma display Connection between the computer and the plasma display Installation of USB Driver Installation of Touch Panel Driver Setup Program ...P 8 ...P 10 ... P 11 ...P 21 ...P 23...
  • Page 8: Attachment Of The Touch Panel To The Plasma Display

    Attachment of the touch panel to the plasma display Attach the mounting bracket. [A] (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.
  • Page 9 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. •...
  • Page 10: Connection Between The Computer And Plasma Display

    Connection between the computer and plasma display Connection with computer Plasma Display (Rear view) ∗ 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.
  • Page 11: Installation Of The Usb Driver

    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.
  • Page 12: In Case Of Windows 98Se

    Installation of the USB Driver Install USB Driver In case of Windows 98 SE First, PC is started, and then Windows is started. The CD-ROM with USB driver software is inserted into the CD-ROM drive. Next, touch panel and PC are connected with a USB cable. (see page 10) When a USB cable is connected, “Add New Hardware Wizard”...
  • Page 13 COM port number is confirmed with “Device Manager” Installation of the USB Driver Setup is completed when all the files of the driver are copied. Click to close this wizard. The new hardware window is displayed again, and the driver for the assumed COM port is installed. Click on [Start] [Settings] Double-click on “the system”...
  • Page 14: In Case Of Windows Me

    Installation of the USB Driver In case of Windows ME Install USB Driver In case of Windows ME First, PC is started, and then Windows is started. The CD-ROM with USB driver software is inserted into the CD-ROM drive. Next, touch panel and PC are connected with a USB cable. (see page 10) When a USB cable is connected, it is recognized as a new hardware, and a message is indicated.
  • Page 15 COM port number is confirmed with “Device Manager” Installation of the USB Driver Click on [Start] [Settings] Double-click on “the system” icon of the control panel, and open the properties of the system. The properties of the system opens. Next, click on the “Device Manager”...
  • Page 16: In Case Of Windows 2000

    Installation of the USB Driver Install USB Driver In case of Windows 2000 First, PC is started, and then Windows is started. The CD-ROM with USB driver software is inserted into the CD-ROM drive. Next, touch panel and PC are connected with a USB cable. (see page 10) When a USB cable is connected, it is recognized as a new hardware, and a message is indicated.
  • Page 17 COM port number is confirmed with “Device Manager” Installation of the USB Driver “Driver Files Search Results” is indicated. Click on this button. Driver software is set up, and “Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard” is indicated. Click Finish to close this wizard. It is recognized as new hardware once again, and the screen on the left is displayed.
  • Page 18: In Case Of Windows Xp

    Installation of the USB Driver Install USB Driver In case of Windows XP First, PC is started, and then Windows is started. The CD-ROM with USB driver software is inserted into the CD-ROM drive. Next, touch panel and PC are connected with a USB cable. (see page 10) When a USB cable is connected, the wizard of the driver setup starts.
  • Page 19 COM port number is confirmed with “Device Manager” Installation of the USB Driver Click on [Start] [Settings] Double-click on “the system” icon of the control panel, and open the properties of the system. The properties of the system opens. Next click on the “Hardware”...
  • Page 20 Installation of the USB Driver About the COM port When it is set up, the USB driver is recognized as a COM port of the PC. Specify this COM number when you don't use an automatic connection. The setup number varies in the use environment of the PC. Notes for Installation of USB driver (Windows 2000/XP) After the installation of the driver is completed, a new hardware wizard will not be displayed even if a USB cable is...
  • Page 21: Installation Of The Touch Panel Driver

    Installation of the Touch Panel Driver Install Touch Panel Driver The CD-ROM contains two different types of control software installers (one for Windows 98SE and Windows ME, and one for Windows 2000 and Windows XP). Start the set-up file corresponding to the OS you are using. Note: When a previous version driver software has been installed, first uninstall it and then install the new driver...
  • Page 22: Uninstallation Of The Touch Panel Driver

    Uninstallation of the Touch Panel Driver Delete “tpdrv” from the “Add/Remove Programs” of the “Control Panel”. In case of Windows 2000 Note: You cannot delete the program using Uninstall if the driver is still running. You must stop the driver program first. This may be achieved using one of the following two methods.
  • Page 23: Setup The Program

    Setup program The setup program is to set communication ports and various operation modes and to carry out calibration or so on. Performing setup in the initial state saves the modified contents in “tpdrv.ini” setting file in “C:\Program Files\tpdrv” folder. Those contents are still valid at the time of the next startup. Pressing any button displays the setting window relative to that item to permit changes in set values.
  • Page 24 Setup program Setup of basic settings Communication Port Calibration Mode This sets the COM port of connecting PC. The port being used for connection with the touch panel is selected. When “Auto connect” is chosen, driver software detects it automatically, and it is set up. If it isn't possible to connect automatically, choose a connecting port.
  • Page 25 Palm Touch Setup of Touch Pen ID Touch Pen ID indication Setup program (1) Off Please select this mode in case of touching display by finger or touch pen. (2) On Please select this mode in case of touching display by plam.
  • Page 26 Setup program Calibration Mode Pressing the [Calibration] button on the main window activates the calibration screen to carry out calibration of the detection of the Touch Panel and PC (in order to place the mouse cursor at the touched position). Briefly touch the center of the target displayed on the screen in order as they appear.
  • Page 27 Setup program Calibration Mode Touch on the center of the target. (To terminate, press any key) Touch on the center of the target. (To terminate, press any key)
  • Page 28 Setup program Calibration Mode In case of special setting ∗ Calibration Screen is indicated in order as follows. To continue the calibration, click on the mouse. (To terminate, press any key)
  • Page 29 Calibration Mode Left click on lower right corner of the display. (To terminate, press any key) Setup program Left click on upper left corner of the display. (To terminate, press any key)
  • Page 30 Setup program Calibration Mode Can you see three targets within the display area? Left click Right click (To terminate, press any key) Touch on the center of the target. (To terminate, press any key)
  • Page 31 Setup program Calibration Mode Touch on the center of the target. (To terminate, press any key) Touch on the center of the target. (To terminate, press any key)
  • Page 32 Setup program User Setting The following window is displayed by pushing the user setting button of the Touch Panel setting program menu. Click Mode (See next page) Double click Time Time interval when double-clicking is set up. Time between the first touch and the second touch is set.
  • Page 33 Click Mode Drag Touching the touch panel with your finger corresponds to the holding down operation of the left mouse button. Release of your finger from the touch panel corresponds to the release operation from the left mouse button. Therefore at the time of releasing the finger from the touch panel, click event occurs. In addition, when moving the finger, the mouse cursor follows the movement so that the drag operation is made possible.
  • Page 34: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Before requesting repairs Symptom No response at all to input Suddenly stops responding during operation Response is slow There are some parts that do not respond Please check the following points. Check the USB cable Check that the USB cable is securely connected. Check extraneous light Check whether there is (or might be) any equipment in the surrounding area that uses a powerful light source or infrared light.
  • Page 35: Specifications

    Specifications Model Number Type Power Source Voltage Electric current Supply system Touch Panel Detection system Panel window (W × H) Detection range (W × H) Effective detection range Resolution (W × H) Detection pitch Output system Number of optic elements (W × H) Optic element pitch (W ×...
  • Page 36: External Dimensions

    Model Number Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.  63.9 (2.5) 138 (5.4) 63.9 (2.5) 230 (9.1) Web Site : http://www.panasonic.co.jp/global/ 2005 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved. 1,073 (42.2) 945.2 (37.2) 797 (31.4) 138 (5.4) 1,257 (49.5) 1,106 (43.5) 797 (31.4)

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