MicroTouch ™ ™ Display M1500SS User Guide Read and understand all safety information contained in this document before using this product. 3M Touch Systems, Inc. Proprietary Information...
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3M™ MicroTouch™ Display M1500SS User Guide Contents Overview Important Safety Information ...5 Service and Repair Indicators...7 3M Touch Systems Support Services...8 Contact 3M Touch Systems ...8 Chapter 1 Introduction to Flat Panel Displays Overview ...9 Native Video Resolution on a Flat Panel Display ...10...
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Maintaining Your Touch Display...29 Touch Sensor Care and Cleaning ...29 Display Installation Problems ...30 Troubleshooting the Touch Sensor...31 Power Management...31 Regulatory Agency Approvals ...32 CE Conformity for Europe ...33 3M™ MicroTouch™ Display M1500SS User Guide 3M Touch Systems, Inc. Proprietary Information...
3M™ MicroTouch™ Display M1500SS User Guide Overview Welcome to the world of 3M Touch Systems — a world where using a computer is as simple as touching the sensor. This guide describes how to set up your 3M MicroTouch Display M1500SS.
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Dropping the display may cause the glass parts to break. • Do not place foreign objects on the display. CAUTION 3M™ MicroTouch™ Display M1500SS User Guide BASE/BS Electric Appliance Control Act 3M Touch Systems, Inc. Proprietary Information...
WARNING To avoid the risk of fire which could result in serious injury or death: Do not remove the cover or back of the display. 3M Touch Systems, Inc. Proprietary Information or call 3M Touch Systems 1-866-407-6666 for...
5:30 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. US Eastern Standard Time – 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. throughout Europe. You can contact 3M Touch Systems, Inc. Technical Support (US only -- Eastern Standard Time) by calling the hot line, sending email or a fax.
Introduction to Flat Panel Displays Overview The 3M Touch Systems product line of Flat Panel Display (FPD) touch displays offers the M1500SS Display for desktop and countertop applications with built-in multimedia options. The display is available with 3M Touch System’s ClearTek® surface capacitive touch sensor.
SVGA or VGA resolution. By supporting these resolutions, the display can display the desktop controls that let you change to the optimal resolution of 1024 x 768. 3M™ MicroTouch™ Display M1500SS User Guide 3M Touch Systems, Inc. Proprietary Information...
3M™ MicroTouch™ Display M1500SS User Guide CHAPTER 2 Setting Up Your M1500SS Display This chapter describes how to set up and integrate your 3M Display into a touch application system. You need to complete the following tasks: • Unpack the components •...
In order to arm-mount the M1500SS Display, you will need to remove the display head from the stand and yoke. 3M™ MicroTouch™ Display M1500SS User Guide 9-pin RS-232 serial communication cable (if applicable) Multimedia audio cables 3M Touch Systems, Inc.
3M™ MicroTouch™ Display M1500SS User Guide Figure 3 Disassembling the Yoke & Base for Arm Mounting Countertop Base Mounting Option Keyhole slots in the bottom of the base plate enable you to secure the unit to a desktop or countertop. Use standard screws in the desktop or countertop and then slide the base plate on for a secure fit.
Figure 6 Viewing Angle Adjustable from 0 up to 60 degrees Note: When the adjustment knob is horizontal it is locked; when it is in the vertical position it is unlocked. 3M™ MicroTouch™ Display M1500SS User Guide ◄/Left SELECT 3M Touch Systems, Inc. Proprietary Information...
3M™ MicroTouch™ Display M1500SS User Guide Always maintain adequate ventilation to protect the display from overheating and to ensure reliable and continued operation. Installing the Video Card and Video Driver Before you can connect your touch display, make sure your computer has a video card and driver already installed for the display.
Simply slide the bracket into the appropriate holes and pull down slightly to lock in place. Refer to the illustration below for wiring suggestions. Note that 3M Touch Systems does not supply these card readers.
This device must be operated with the original power supply, part numbers • HJC - HASU05F • AC Adapter – STD1203 • Li Shin – LSE9901B1250 • CHI -- CH-1234. 3M™ MicroTouch™ Display M1500SS User Guide Power Line In 3M Touch Systems, Inc. Proprietary Information Video Connection...
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3M™ MicroTouch™ Display M1500SS User Guide CAUTION To avoid the risk of electric shock which may result in minor or moderate injury: The socket-outlet should be installed near the equipment and should be easily accessible. Use a power cable that is properly grounded. Always use the appropriate AC cord certified for the individual country.
Push in and lift up on each of the two tabs located on the left and right sides of the cover. This action will release the cover tabs from the base. Figure 12 Cable Management Cover Tabs Slide the cover back towards you to remove. 3M™ MicroTouch™ Display M1500SS User Guide 3M Touch Systems, Inc. Proprietary Information...
3M™ MicroTouch™ Display M1500SS User Guide Figure 13 Sliding Cable Management Cover Off Base Testing the M1500SS Display Note: The M1500SS Display has a power status light located on the front of the bezel. After connection, turn on the power switch located at the bottom of the front bezel.
MT7 Software User Guide for complete instructions. These drivers and relevant technical documentation can be found on the enclosed 3M Touch Solutions CD (31197) and are also available for download from our website at www.3Mtouch.com.
3M™ MicroTouch™ Display M1500SS User Guide CHAPTER 3 Video Display Options This chapter provides guidelines for adjusting the video display and using the display controls to adjust the image to your liking. Before you make any adjustments: • Be sure to adjust the controls in your normal lighting conditions.
3M™ MicroTouch™ Display M1500SS User Guide Auto Config To perform an Auto Config, press the ◄/left arrow key once then press SELECT. The Main Menu item Auto Config is used to adjust the configuration of the phase clock vertical and horizontal position automatically. A confirmation box is displayed to confirm the user selection.
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3M™ MicroTouch™ Display M1500SS User Guide Contrast Selecting the Contrast option will allow you to adjust the contrast of the display. Adjust the contrast using the ◄/left and ►/right arrow buttons, and press SELECT to confirm the new setting. Color When you choose the Color option from the OSD, this will bring up a sub-menu that allows you to adjust the RGB or Black Level color balance for your display.
Miscellaneous Menu The Miscellaneous Menu contains three options: Reset, OSD Position, and System info. 3M™ MicroTouch™ Display M1500SS User Guide 3M Touch Systems, Inc. Proprietary Information...
3M™ MicroTouch™ Display M1500SS User Guide • Reset is used to reload all factory default parameters. • OSD position is used to setup the OSD menu position – horizontal and vertical position is adjusted separately. Each position item will bring up the slider window –...
If you have a problem setting up or using your display, you may be able to solve it yourself. Before calling 3M Touch Systems, try the suggested actions that are appropriate to the problems you are experiencing with the display. You may also want to consult your video card user’s manual for additional troubleshooting advice.
Check that no pins are bent in the video cable connector. • Disturbances on The video display adjustments are incorrect. Refer to Chapter 3 for adjusting the screen procedures. 3M™ MicroTouch™ Display M1500SS User Guide 3M Touch Systems, Inc. Proprietary Information...
3M™ MicroTouch™ Display M1500SS User Guide Troubleshooting the Touch Sensor If you are experiencing problems with the touch sensor, check the following list of common installation errors. Table 4 Common Sensor Installation Issues Common Installation Issues Possible Solutions Sensor does not respond to touch...
BNC(5) cable. Also, any unauthorized changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this device. 3M™ MicroTouch™ Display M1500SS User Guide 3M Touch Systems, Inc. Proprietary Information...
3M™ MicroTouch™ Display M1500SS User Guide 3M Touch Systems is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by using other than recommended cables and connectors or by unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment. CE Conformity for Europe The device complies with the requirements of the ECC directive 89/336/EEC as amended by 92/31/EEC and 93/68/EEC Art.5 with regard to “Electromagnetic compatibility”, and...