Wacom Co PL700 17" LCD Pen Tablet System User Manual

Wacom Co Ltd 17" LCD Pen Tablet System

User Manual

The equipment described in this manual generates, uses, and can radiate radio-frequency energy. If it isnot installed and used properly that is, in strict accordance with Wacom instructions it may cause inter-ference with radio and television reception.Federal Communications Commission (FCC) NoticeThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B digital devices, pursuant toPart 15 of FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interfer-ence in a residential installation.This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used inaccordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.You can determine whether the tablet equipment is causing interference by powering it off. If the interfer-ence stops, it was probably caused by the tablet.If your tablet equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception, you may be able to correctthe interference by using one or more of the following measures:- Rotate the television or radio antenna until the interference stops.- Move the tablet equipment farther away from the television or radio.- Plug the tablet equipment and computer into an outlet that is on a different circuit from the television orradio.If necessary, consult your Wacom dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help.Changes or modifications to this product not authorized by Wacom could void the FCC Certification andnegate your authority to operate the product.Radio and Television Interference (U.S.A.)PL-700 FCC body 02.7.16, 5:10 PM1
2Table of CententsChecking Packed Components 3Installation4LCD Monitor InstallationWacom Tablet Software InstallationCalibrating the TabletPL-700 Component Functions8Front ViewRear ViewMounting the PL-700 onto a Mount Arm or Other StandCaring For Your PL-700Using the UltraPenUltraPenPen Type Settings in the Wacom Tablet Control PanelReplacing the Pen TipSpecifications13General SpecificationsLCD DisplayTabletUltraPenPL-700 FCC body 02.7.16, 5:10 PM2
3Checking Packed ComponentsIn your package you will find the following items:USB Cble or RS-232C CableDVI-DVI Cable or DVI-RGB CablePL-700UltraPen with Pen StandUser s ManualWacom Software CDContains the InteractivePen Display softwareand a Readme file(Windows/Macintosh)AC Adaptor and Power CablePL-700 FCC body 02.7.16, 5:10 PM3
4InstallationLCD Monitor InstallationFirst install the PL-700 as a monitor. Do not connect the USB cable or serial data cable until instructed in thetablet software installation.Turn off your computer.Caution: Never connect or disconnect the DVI video cable or power cable while your computeror the PL-700 is powered on. This can damage the LCD display or video card.Connect the DVI-DVI cable or DVI-RGB between the PL-700 and your computer. Set the DVI / Analog RGB switch. Turning up is for Analog RGB, and turning down is for DVI.Connect the AC adaptor to the PL-700.Connect the AC adaptor power cable and plug the adaptor into an AC outlet.CAUTION● Do not use any cable that did notcome with the PL-700. It maydamage the PL-700.● Make sure your graphics card has aVGA or DVI connector, and that youcorrectly set the Analog (VGA)/Digital (DVI) switch fo the the PL-700 for the graphics card you areusing. The use of an impropervideo card may damage the PL-700.PL-700 FCC body 02.7.16, 5:10 PM4
5Wacom Tablet Software InstallationAfter setting the monitor for proper size and color resolution, turn off your computer and connect the USBcable or serial data cable. ( )Then, install the Wacom tablet software. Refere to the Tablet Software Installation Guide for theinstructions.Calibrating the TabletAs necessary, you can calibrate the tablet in order to line up the screen cursor position with the position ofthe UltraPen on the Interactive Pen Display. This is required to adjust for parallax caused by the glassoverlay. To calibrate the tablet, from the Wacom Tablet Control Panel, select the Monitor tab. Refere to theWacom Tablet Help for details.Turn on the power switch of the PL-700. The power lamp will lite green, and then turns orange. Turn on your computer to start your operating system.As necessary configure the monitor settings for proper size and color resolution. (The recommendedresolution is 1280 x 1024. Other settings may give unsatisfactory results.)the color palett and number of locors are as follows:- High Color (16 bit), 65,536 color- True Color (24 bit), 16,770,000 color approximateThe number of colotrs is constrained by the performance of your computer or graphics card. Refere tothe documentation of the manufacturer for datails.PL-700 FCC body 02.7.16, 5:10 PM5
6Front View - On a TFT liquid crystal display, a very small number of pixels may be permanently illuminated or not illuminatedat all. This does not mean that the display is defective. - When pressing the LCD panel hard it may temporaryly cause moire to appear. This does not mean the display isdefective. - When a still image is displayed for a long period of time, a n after image may temporaryly remain.Power SwitchIntegrated Tablet andLCD Screen *1Status LampPower LampPower SwitchTurns the power to the PL-700 on or off.Power LampLights green when power has properly been supplied to the PL-700. Turns orange or flashes when yourcomputer goes into power management mode and stops sending the video signal to the PL-700.Status LampLights green when a pen switch is pressed.ENTER ButtonPress this button when you select or exit an item in the OSD menu.+ (plus) Button, - (minus)ButtonPress this button when you change the option or settings in the OSD menu.MENU ButtonOpens or closes the OSD menu.POWERSTATUSENTEREN-MENU*1ENTER Button+ (plus) Button- (minus)ButtonMENU ButtonPen HolderPL-700 Component FunctionsPL-700 FCC body 02.7.16, 5:10 PM6
7StandThe stand can be used to adjustthe tilt angle of the unit from low(18° from horizontal) to high (72°from horizontal).Rear ViewStand LeverPulling this lever allows the stand tomove freely. Releasing the lever locksthe stand in place.CAUTIONConnector LidIMPOTANTBe sure to close the stand when packing the Cintiq Interactive Pen Display.If you do not close the stand, the notched mechanism may be damaged during transportationand storage. Do not lift the PL-700 by the stand; this may damage the stand mechanism. Whenlifting the PL-700, always do so by grasping the main unit casing.Integrated Tablet and LCD ScreenThe LCD monitor and tablet sensor function as an integrated input and output device.The LCD resolution is 1280 x 1024 pixels at 16,777,216 colors. The tablet sensor reports en coordi-nates, pressure, switch, and eraser information.Be careful to avoid catching yourfinger in the gap of the movableportion of the stand.PL-700 FCC body 02.7.16, 5:10 PM7
8CAUTIONWhen attaching Cintiq onto an alternatemounting platform, be sure to follow allinstructions in the documentationsupplied by the platform manufacturer.If improperly installed, the unit could falland be damaged.Mounting the PL-700 onto a Mount Arm or Other StandThe PL-700 conforms to VESA FPMPM standard.You can remove the adjustalbe stand and mount the PL-700 onto a VESA conforming mount arm or stand.(Screw gap: 75 mm, Thred pitch: 0.7 mm )Turn off your computer and the PL-700. Then disconnect all cables from the PL-700.Protect the display screen surface byspreading a soft cloth onto a flat table andplacing Cintiq face down on the cloth. Remove the four screws and lift the ad-justable stand assembly away from thebody of the unit.Using the appropriate screws for yourmounting platform, firmly attach Cintiq tothe alternate mounting platform.Rettach the cabling and retain the fourscrews just removed.unscrewPL-700 Component FunctionsPL-700 FCC body 02.7.16, 5:10 PM8
9Caring For Your PL-700To clean the PL-700 casing, use a soft cloth with mild detergent (such as dish washing liquid) diluted withwater. Do not use paint thinner, benzine, alcohol, or other organic solvents to clean the PL-700 casing orpen.To clean the cover glass of the PL-700, use a soft, dry cloth. If necessary, slightly moisten the cloth withwater and try again. When cleaning, apply only a light amount of pressure to the cover glass and do notmake the surface wet. Do not use detergent to clean the cover glass; this may damage the coating on thescreen.PL-700 FCC body 02.7.16, 5:10 PM9
10UltraPenHold the UltraPen as you would a pencil. Make sure the side switch is in a convenient location where youcan press it with your thumb or forefinger, but won’t accidentally press it while drawing.Using the UltraPenPen TipWhen the pen tip is within proximity (5 mm or 0.2 in) of the active area, the tablet reports:- The x, y coordinates of the pen tip.- The pressure applied to the pen tip.- Whether a side switch is on or off.When pressure is applied to the pen tip, the tip switch is turned on and the pen simulates a mouse buttonclick.EraserTo use the eraser, hold the UltraPen upside down. When the eraser is within proximity of the active area,the tablet reports the x, y coordinates and the pressure applied to the eraser.The eraser can be used as an eraser or assigned to another function, depending on the appli-cation. Thetablet distinguishes the tip switch from the eraser switch.Side Switch and Second Side SwitchThese switches are programmable, and can be used to perform the same click and double-click functionsas the tip switch. The switches are turned on when pressed, and are otherwise turned off. Please refer tothe online Help for more information on side switch settings.Tip SwitchEraserSide SwitchSecond Side SwitchPL-700 FCC body 02.7.16, 5:10 PM10
11Using a PenPointing and SelectingMove the UltraPen above the Cintiq 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 InteractivePen Display screen to make a selection.Note: If the screen cursor is not aligned with the pen tip, you will need to calibrate the InteractivePen Display.ClickingTap the Interactive Pen Display screen once with the pen tip, or touch the pen to the display screen withenough pressure to generate a mouse click.Double-ClickingPress the upper side switch (Windows systems) or quickly tap the Interactive Pen Display screen twice inthe same place with the pen tip. Double-clicking is easier when the pen is perpendicular to the tabletscreen.DraggingSelect an object, then slide the pen tip across the Interactive Pen Display screen to move the object.ErasingIn supporting applications, the pen s eraser works like the eraser on a pencil. In text applications,use the eraser to select text, then lift the eraser from the tablet to delete the text.PL-700 FCC body 02.7.16, 5:10 PM11
12To insert a new nib: To remove the old nib:Prevent your children from swallowing the UltraPen nib or side switch. The pen nibor side switch may accidentally be pulled out if children are biting on them.CAUTIONPL-700 Component FunctionsSlide it straight into the barrel of the pen.Firmly push the nib until it stops. The newnib will slide into the correct position.Clasp it with the o-ring tool that came withyour UltraPen and pull the old nib straightout of the pen.Replacing the Pen TipThe pen tip will wear with normal use. When the nib gets too short, you can replace it with one of the extranibs that came with your UltraPen. If the pen tip wears and becomes angular, it may damage the coatingon the cover glass of the Cintiq Interactive Pen Display. To avoid this, periodic nib replacement is recom-mended.PL-700 FCC body 02.7.16, 5:10 PM12
13General SpecificationsPhysical dimensions(WxDxH): 418x362x57mm (excluding the stand)Weight: 5.4kg (including the stand) <= TBDMain Unit input Voltage: DC18VPower consumption: 45W or less (DC18V)Operating temp. & humidity: 5 to 35deg. C, 80%RH (non condensing)Storage temp. & humidity: -10 to 60deg. C, 90%RH (non condensing) (maximum storage humidity is 38% at60 deg.C, and maximum storage temperature is 42 deg. C at 90% humidity)LCD DisplayDisplay: a-Si TFT active matrix LCDScreen size: 17 inResolution(75Hz Max.) 1280x1024 pixels (SXGA), 1024x768 pixels (XGA), 800x600 pixels (SGA),640x480 pixels (VGA)Pixel pitch: 0.264(W) x 0.264(H)mmColor depth: 256 levels: 16,777,216 colors (24 bit)Signal Inputs: Analog RGB: 0.7Vp-p, 75ohms, positiveSynchronous signals: TTL level, 2.2kohms, free polarity (H/V separate or complexsync.)Digital sygnals: DVI 1.0Synchronous frequency: H--30 to 80kHz, V--50 to 75HzPlug and Play DDC2BOn a TFT liquid crystal display, a very small number of pixels may be permanently illuminated or not illuminated at all.This does not mean that the display is defective.TabletReading technology: Electromagnetic reasonance mothodActive area: 337.9 x 270.3mmResolution: 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 +/-1.0mmMaximum reading height: 5mmMaximum report rate: 205 points/sec. max.Pressue levels 512 levelsCommunicatin I/F USB, RS-232CSpecificationsPL-700 FCC body 02.7.16, 5:10 PM13
14UltraPenUP-813ESide switch: Double (rocker switch)Pressure: Tip and EraserTip trave: 0.1mm max.Eraser tip travel: 2 mm approzimateTip switch ON load: 30g max.Physical dimensions, weight: 11.4 dia x 140.5 mm, 12gramsPL-700 FCC body 02.7.16, 5:10 PM14

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