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-TP42P6-S Model No. TY-TP50P6-S ® TQZW384...
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.
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 •...
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;...
Accessories Check that all accessories are included. Quantities are indicated in parentheses. Operating Instruction Books (5) • English • French • German • Spanish • Japanese CD-ROM (1) • USB driver software • Touch Panel Driver software Touch panel unit (Front) (Rear) Mounting brackets [A]...
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 Set up Program ...P 8 ...P 10 ... P 11 ...P 21 ...P 23...
Attachment of the touch panel to the plasma display A t t a c h t h e m o u n t i n g b r a c k e t a n d conductivity tape (1)Orientate the mounting bracket [A] so that the side lined with cushion faces the touch panel.
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Attachment of the touch panel to the plasma display Attach mounting bracket [B] 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 [B]. For the 42", you must attach mounting brackets to both sides, and for the 50"...
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.
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.
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”...
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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. Click on [Start] [Settings] Double-click on “the system” icon of the control panel, and open the properties of the system.
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.
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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”...
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.
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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. Click on [Start] [Settings] Double-click on “the system”...
Installation of the USB Driver PC is started, and then Windows is started 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.
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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”...
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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...
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...
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.
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.
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Setup program Setup of basic settings Communication Port Touch Error Warning 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.
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Panel Directions Setup of Touch Pen ID Touch Pen ID indication Setup program Screen indication is changed in accordance with the established direction of the panel orientation. (1) Normal It is chosen when the display is used in a horizontal position.
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Setup program Calibration Screen 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.
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User Setting The following window is displayed by pushing the user setting button of the Touch Panel setting program menu. Setup program 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.
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Setup program 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.
TroubleShooting Before requesting repairs Symptom No response at all to input Suddenly stops responding during operation Response is slow There are times when there is no response 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.
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 Operating modes Resolution (W × H) Detection pitch Output system Number of optic elements (W × H) Optic element pitch (W ×...
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Warranty conditions are managed by distributors to meet the standards set by each country. For details, contact your dealer where you made your purchase. Model Number Serial Number Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Web Site : http://www.panasonic.co.jp/global/ Printed in Japan MBS1003S0...