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Wacom Cintiq 15X Manual

Wacom Cintiq 15X Manual

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WARNING
Turn off the power of the Cintiq 15X in the area where prohibited to use. It may cause other electronic
devices to malfunction.
Do not use the Cintiq 15X in a facility control system that requires extremely high reliability. It may cause
other electronic devices to malfunction or, other device may cause the Cintiq 15X to malfunction.
HIGH VOLTAGE
Do not open the Cintiq 15X It has the risk of electric shock.
Only use the AC adaptor that came with your Interactive Pen Display. If a different type of AC adaptor is used,
the Interactive Pen Display will not work properly or it may be damaged. Using a different type of AC adaptor
also has the potential to result in fire.
Cintiq 15X is broken due to
If the
result in fire.
CAUTION
Prevent your children from swallowing the UltraPen nib or side switch. The pen nib or side switch may
accidentally be pulled out if children are biting on them.
Do not touch the liquid crystal if leaked; it is irritative. In case of contact, rinse immediately with running water
for more than 15 minutes. If it went into the eye or mouth, consult physician.
Be sure to ground the power adaptor cable at the receptacle when plugging in.
fall or hit, do not leave it connected to the power. It has the potential to

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  • Page 1 WARNING Turn off the power of the Cintiq 15X in the area where prohibited to use. It may cause other electronic devices to malfunction. Do not use the Cintiq 15X in a facility control system that requires extremely high reliability. It may cause other electronic devices to malfunction or, other device may cause the Cintiq 15X to malfunction.
  • Page 2 Wacom tablet internally mounted behind a 15.0" diagonal TFT color LCD monitor, and Wacom’s ® UltraPen This manual describes how to install the Cintiq 15X Interactive Pen Display hardware and software. It also describes how to use the Interactive Pen Display and UltraPen.
  • Page 3 Do not connect or disconnect the DVI video cable or power cable while the Interactive Pen Display or your computer is turned on; it may damage the LCD display or computer video card. For use with DVI, do not use any graphics card that Cintiq 15X can not be used with. It may damage the Cintiq 15X.
  • Page 4 Federal Communication Commission Interference 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.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Calibrating the Tablet Cintiq 15X Component Functions Front View Rear View Mounting the Cintiq 15X onto a Mount Arm or Other Stand Caring For Your Cintiq 15X Using the UltraPen UltraPen Pen Type Settings in the Wacom Tablet Control Panel...

  • Page 6: Checking Packed Components

    Contains the Interactive Pen Display software and a Readme file (Windows/Macintosh) DVI-DVI Cable or DVI-RGB Cable* For Cintiq 15X only. Do not use this for other devices. One either cable is included. Please retain the package box for storage or transportation.

  • Page 7: Installation

    Installation LCD Monitor Installation First install the Cintiq 15X as a monitor. Do not connect the USB cable or serial data cable until instructed for the tablet software installation. Turn off your computer. IMPORTANT: Never connect or disconnect the DVI video cable or power cable while your computer or Interactive Pen Display is powered on.
  • Page 8 ≈ Turn on the power switch of the Cintiq 15X. The power lamp will light green , and then turns orange. ∆ Turn on your computer to start your operating system. By looking at the Cintiq 15X display, configure the monitor settings for proper size and color resolution.
  • Page 9 Customizing Your Cintiq 15X – The Basics Opening the Wacom Tablet Control Panel The Wacom Tablet Control Panel makes it easy to customize your Interactive Pen Display and UltraPen. To open the control panel: Windows: Click on the Windows Start button and choose Programs. From the Wacom Tablet group, choose the Wacom Tablet option.

  • Page 10: Calibrating The Tablet

    UltraPen on the Interactive Pen Display. This is required to adjust for parallax caused by the clear plastic overlay. After setting the tablet in its working position, follow the procedure below to calibrate the tablet. From the Wacom Tablet Control Panel, select the tab.

  • Page 11: Cintiq 15X Component Functions

    Turns the power to the Cintiq 15X on or off. Power Lamp Lights green when power has properly been supplied to the Cintiq 15X. Turns orange or flashes when your computer goes into power management mode and stops sending the video signal to the Cintiq 15X.

  • Page 12: Rear View

    As the tablet of the Cintiq 15X emits electromagnetic waves in a certain frequency, if another tablet is closely placed to the Cintiq 15X, the screen cursor may jitters or jumps around. To solve this problem, place the tablet away from the...
  • Page 13 Cintiq 15X Component Functions Using the side slit filler To attach the side slit filler: Adjust the botom of the side slit filler to the bottom of the side slit. Fill in the slit pressing the top of the side slit filler.

  • Page 14: Mounting The Cintiq 15X Onto A Mount Arm Or Other Stand

    Mounting the Cintiq 15X onto a Mount Arm or Other Stand The Cintiq 15X conforms to VESA FPMPM standard. You can dismantle the stand and mount the Cintiq 15X onto a VESA conformed mount arm or other stand. (Screw gap: 75 mm, Thread pitch: 0.7 mm ) Turn off your computer and the Cintiq 15X, and disconnect all cables from the Cintiq 15X.

  • Page 15: Ultrapen

    Using the UltraPen UltraPen Hold the UltraPen as you would a pencil. Make sure the side switch is in a convenient location where you can press it with your thumb or forefinger, but won’t accidentally press it while drawing. Eraser Second Side Switch Side Switch Tip Switch...

  • Page 16: Using A Pen

    Using a Pen Pointing and Selecting Move the UltraPen above the Cintiq 15X Interactive Pen Display screen to position the screen cursor. The cursor instantly jumps to the new location (absolute positioning). Press the pen tip on the Interactive Pen Display screen to make a selection.

  • Page 17: Adjusting The Lcd Monitor

    28 to 64 kHz and vertical frequency is between 48 to 75 Hz. The adjusted settings will be stored in the Cintiq 15X to display in the best condition when the same signals are received next time. This is effective for analog RGB only.
  • Page 18 Adjusting the LCD Monitor Menu Position Horizontal Position Moves the MENU window (Analog RGB only) to one of nine positions. Adjusts horizontal position of display. Vertical Position Reset (Analog RGB only) AUTO ADJUST resets the Adjusts vertical position of horizontal/vertical display.

  • Page 19: Adjusting Pitch And Phase

    If the display does not fit the LCD panel border or some part of text show blurred, adjust pitch and phase by following the below procedure. The resolution 1024 x 768 is recommended for the best effect. From the Wacom Tablet Control Panel, select the tab.

  • Page 20: Power Saving

    Power Saving Cintiq 15X conforms to VESA and Energy Star power saving guidelines. When the Cintiq is used with a VESA DPMS (display Power Management signaling) compliant computer or graphics card, it will automatically comply with the below Power Saving parameters.

  • Page 21: Caring For Your Cintiq 15X

    Cleaning Your Cintiq 15X To clean the Cintiq 15X casing, use a soft cloth with mild detergent (such as dish washing liquid) diluted with water. Do not use paint thinner, benzine, alcohol, or other organic solvents to clean the Cintiq 15X casing or pen.

  • Page 22: Troubleshooting For Display

    The message "CABLE DISCON- NECTED" appears. The video signal cable used may not be the one came with the Cintiq 15X. Please use the cable came with the Cintiq 15X. Check the power cable and if power switch is ON.
  • Page 23 Problem Hint Adjust pitch and phase. P16, 18 Display riffles. Check if display adaptor or graphics card matches the Cintiq 15X specifications. Display flickers Adjust the refresh rate of your computer. Adjust contrast or brightness. Display is not clear. Adjust pitch and phase.

  • Page 24: Specifications

    Specifications General Specifications Physical dimensions (WxDxH): 405x340x53mm (excluding the stand) Weight: 4.9kg (including the stand) Main Unit input Voltage: DC18V Power consumption: 45W or less (DC18V) Operating temp. & humidity: 5 to 35 deg. C, 80%RH (non condensing) Storage temp. & humidity: -10 to 60deg.

  • Page 25: Tablet

    Tablet Reading technology: Electromagnetic give and receive method Active area: 304.1 x 228.1mm Resolution: 20 lpmm (0.05mm) max. Accuracy: +/-0.5mm, four corners ( 7 mm wide, 25 mm long from each corner of four "L" shaped areas) to be +/-1.0mm Maximum reading height: Maximum report rate: 205 points/sec.

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