Appostar PCM-1015 User manual

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POS Monitor
PCM-1015 / PCM-1215
User’s Manual
Edition: NOV2012 Version 1.01

PREFACE
IIPCM-1015/PCM-1215 POS Monitor
Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A
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. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which
can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged
to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Declaration of Conformity
These devices comply with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
1. These devices may not cause harmful interference.
2. These devices must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
Lithium Battery Replacement
To avoid possible danger of explosion, ensure correct polarity when changing the
lithium battery. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by
the manufacturer.
WEEE (Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment)
The WEEE wheeled bin symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that
the product must not be disposed of with other waste. It should be the user’s
responsibility to dispose of their waste equipment by handing it over to an
approved location for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment.
For more information about where to send your waste equipment for recycling,
please contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service or
where you purchased the product.
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PREFACE
PCM-1015/PCM-1215 POS Monitor III
Disclaimer
The material in this document is for information purpose and is subject to change
without prior notice. APPOSTAR has made every effort to ensure that this user’s
manual is accurate and complete. However, no liability is assumed for any errors
and omissions that may have occurred. Nor are any liability assumed for any
damages resulting from the use of this product and the information contained in
this document. APPOSTAR reserves the right to make improvements to this
publication from time to time in the contents hereof without obligation of the
manufacturer to notify any person of such revision or changes.
Copyright
This work is copyrighted. Reproduction or retransmission of this documentation,
in whole or in part, without prior written permission from the manufacture is a
violation of copyright law.
© 2012 APPOSTAR Technology Co., Ltd. All rights reserved.
Trademark Recognition
1. Microsoft, MS-DOS and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft
Corp.
2. Intel is a registered trademark of Intel International Inc.
3. Other software or product names used in this manual are the properties of
their respective owners and are acknowledged.

PREFACE
IVPCM-1015/PCM-1215 POS Monitor
Important Safety Instructions
Failure to observe these safety instructions may cause bodily injury, or damage
to the product. Read these instructions carefully and keep this user’s manual in
an accessible location for future reference.
Theproductmaycauseafireorelectricshockwhenitisusedimproperly.Observethe
abovesafetymeasuresatalltimes.
Iftheproductisdamaged,immediatelyturnoffthepoweranddisconnectthepowercord.
Contactyourdealerforassistance.
1. Do not plug in or unplug the power cord with wet hands.
2. Do not plug the product into an AC outlet with the incorrect voltage.
(Be sure to use a voltage that is between AC 100V~240V)
3. Do not plug several products into one multi-outlet.
4. Do not apply pressure to the power cord or place heavy objects on it.
5. Immediately stop using the product if it emits strange noise, odor, or
smoke.
6. Do not use aerosol sprayers containing flammable gas inside or around
the product.
7. Do not allow foreign objects or liquids to enter the product, or serious
damage may result.
8. Do not place the product on an unstable surface. The product may cause
a fire if it is dropped, damaged, or broken.
The following instructions will help you to make better use of this product.
1. Keep the machine away from locations subject to high humidity, dust, or
temperatures that exceed the specification. (Refer to SEC. 1.4
Specification)
2. Clean the product only by using a dry cloth or a cloth soaked with
detergent. Never use thinner or other volatile solvents for cleaning.
3. At the end of the day, clean and inspect the exterior of the machine after
the machine is powered off.
4. Use only specified accessories.
5. Do not expose the accessories directly to sunlight, high temperatures,
humidity, dust, or gas.
6. Do not place heavy objects on top of the product or lean them against the
product. These items may fall down and cause injury.
7. Do not block the air vent of the product as this can cause heat
accumulation inside the box machine and may cause a fire.

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Table of Contents
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CHAPTER 1 PRODUCT OVERVIEW.............................................................2
1.1 UNPACKING ................................................................................................................. 2
1.2 APPEARANCE................................................................................................................ 3
1.3 I/O INTERFACE............................................................................................................. 5
1.4 SPECIFICATION ............................................................................................................. 6
CHAPTER 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION...................................................8
2.1 PCM-1215 TOUCH MONITOR ........................................................................................... 8
2.2 PCM-1015 SECOND DISPLAY INSTALLATION........................................................................ 10
CHAPTER 3 TOUCH DRIVER INSTALLATION...........................................13
3.1 TOUCH PANEL DRIVER INSTALLATION ................................................................................. 13
CHAPTER 4 OSD SETTING.......................................................................15
4.1 OSD FUNCTION.......................................................................................................... 15
4.2 OSD MAIN MENU CONSISTS OF SOURCE: ............................................................................ 15
4.3 OSD ICON DESCRIPTION............................................................................................... 17
CHAPTER 5 TROUBLESHOOTING.............................................................19
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PRODUCT OVERVIEW
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1.2 Appearance
Front View
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15” LCD
Touch panel
Front panel
Base
MSR module (option)
/ Attachable on both
sides
PCM-1015
(Second Display)
PCM-1215
(Touch Monitor)

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Rear View
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Side View
Tilt angle 0 ~ 90 degrees
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I/O Cover
Hinge cover
Stand cover
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Power button

PRODUCT OVERVIEW
PCM-1015/PCM-1215 POS Monitor 5
1.3 I/O Interface
No IO Port Description PCM-1015 PCM-1215
POWER BUTTON ON/OFF switch √
DC INPUT 12V DC Power Jack √√
VGA-IN DB15/F Signal Input √√
AUDIO-IN (option) Line-in Audio Jack
USB-IN USB 2.0 Type B √
USB-OUT x 2 USB 2.0 Type A √
COM Port DB9/F for Touch Function
√
No OSD Button Description
MENU Activate the On Screen Display (OSD) menu
or scroll down the menu bar
LEFT Decrease setting value or scroll down the
OSD main menu bar
RIGHT Increase setting value or scroll up the OSD
main menu bar
AUTO Activate automatic setup and adjustment
POWER LED To indicate monitor on/off status.

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1.4 Specification
Model Name PCM-1015 PCM-1215
Hardware Specification
Display 15” TFT LCD display panel
Active Area 304 (H) x 228 (V) mm
Pixel Pitch 0.297 x 0.297 mm
Resolution 1024 x 768
White Luminance 225 cd/m2
Contrast Ratio 700
Response Time 8 msec (Typ, on/off)
View Angle R / L 70 /70 (Typ)
U /D 70 /70 (Typ)
External I/O Interface
Serial Port 1 x COM port (DB9)
Audio Jack 1 x Line-in (option)
USB Port 2 x USB 2.0 A Type (output)
1 x USB 2.0 B Type (input)
VGA Port 1 x VGA-in (DB15)
Power Input 1 x 12V/2.5A DC Jack
OSD Button MENU, LEFT, RIGHT, SELECT
Power Button 1 x power switch on the
bottom of monitor 1 x power switch on the right side of stand.
Optional Peripheral
Magnetic Stripe
Reader
ISO 7811 option 1/2/3 track
Powering
Power Supply DC 12V/2.5A 36W/12V power adapter
AC Rating: AC100V~240V
DC 12V/3A

PRODUCT OVERVIEW
PCM-1015/PCM-1215 POS Monitor 7
Environment
EMC & Safety CE/FCC Class A
Operating Temperature 5°C ~ 40°C
Storage Temperature -20°C ~ 60°C
Operating Humidity 15%~80% RH
Storage Humidity 20% ~90% RH
Mechanical
Housing Color Cool White, Dark Gray
Construction ABS + SECC
Dimension (W x D x H) 355 x 320 x 58 mm 355 x 320 x 215 mm
Weight N.W. 3.4 kg N.W. 4.7 kg
Wall Mounting 100 x 100 mm standard VESA

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2.2 PCM-1015 Second Display Installation
Step 1
Tilt the LCD of the KP series to its horizontal position.
Step 2
Remove the cable management and
the customer display covers on the
main unit.
Unfasten the 2 thumb screws
off both the front and rear
cover of the KP POS Terminal.
Step 3
Remove the top hinge cover by using a screwdriver.

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TOUCH DRIVER INSTALLATION
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CHAPTER 3 TOUCH DRIVER INSTALLATION
This chapter describes the driver requirements and how to install the drivers
from the driver CD. All step-by-step procedures described below are for
Windows XP and similar on all other Microsoft Windows platforms.
Insert the driver CD into your CD-ROM drive. Windows will automatically detect
it and the Appostar Driver Installer appears on the screen. If not, locate the
Setup.exe file at CD:\ and double-click it to execute the installation. Follow
the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
3.1 Touch Panel Driver Installation
a. Click Touch Panel.b. Click Next on the Welcome screen
to continue.
c. Uncheck the “Install PS/2
interface driver” option. Click
Next to continue.
d. Select the “Install RS232 interface
driver” option. Click Next to
continue.

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e. Select the None option and click
Next to continue. f. Select the “Support Multi-Monitor System” option. Click Next to
continue.
g. Select the Destination Folder or
use the default one listed. h. Type a Folder name or use the default one listed. Click Next to
continue.
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i. A progress window appears.
Please wait. j. Click Yes. The installation completes in seconds.

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