Hitachi HTCB-77G User manual

Cambridge Board
HTCB-77G, HTCB-60G
User's Guide
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CB-060610
Hitachi Software Engineering Co., Ltd
Read this user’s guide carefully and retain it for future reference.
Before using this product, carefully read and fully understand the safety instructions.
Store this User’s Guide nearby for ease of reference.

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Notices
Reproduction or reprinting, without permission, of this manual or any part thereof is prohibited.
The contents of this manual are subject to change without prior notice.
Every effort has been made to ensure that this manual is complete and correct. However, should
any questionable points, mistakes, etc., come to your attention, please inform the vendor.
Please be advised in advance that this company will assume no responsibility for losses, etc.,
resulting from the operation of this product, regardless of the preceding clauses.
WEEE
"The mark (bin mark) is in compliance with the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment
Directive 2002/96/EC (WEEE)."
"The mark indicates the requirement NOT to dispose the equipment as unsorted municipal
waste, but use the return and collection systems available"
For details, please consult the product home page.
Disclaimers
Hitachi Software Engineering Co., Ltd. assumes no liability and makes no warranty, either
express or implicit, regarding the contents of this user’s guide.
Also, the company makes no warranty as to the product’s suitability, merchantability or fitness
for a particular intended use.
All products of Hitachi Software Engineering Co., Ltd., described in this user’s guide are
presently for sale or are site-licensed.
Users who purchased the aforesaid product(s) will bear the costs of all required services, repairs,
and damages resulting from defects in this product, and will bear the costs of direct or indirect
damages (including the loss of profits or required information) that resulted from the product
defects.
Moreover, Hitachi Software Engineering Co., Ltd., retains the right to revise this user’s guide
and to modify the contents thereof, without any obligation to notify anyone.

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Product Assurance Provisions
This product is limited to use in the European Union markets.
For warranty details, refer to Appendix B at the end of this user's guide.
This first edition of the user’s guide (Cambridge Board) is for the following products:
HTCB-77G
HTCB-60G
Windows, Windows 2000 and Windows XP are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation (U.S.) and
in other countries.
Other trademarks and product names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their
respective holders.
Manual Creation Dates
June 2006, 1st Edition CB-060610
All Rights Reserved. Copyright © 2006 Hitachi Software Engineering Co., Ltd.

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Safe Handling
Markings and Symbols
Various markings and symbols are used in this user’s guide and on this product, to ensure
the safe and correct use of this product and to prevent personal injury and property damage.
These symbols and their meanings are as explained below. Please read the following safety
precautions carefully before use.
WARNING
This symbol indicates that improper handling poses a high possibility of death
or serious injury.
CAUTION
This symbol indicates that improper handling might result in personal
impairment or physical damage.
CAUTION
This symbol indicates that improper handling might result in physical hazard
or abnormal operation.
This symbol draws attention to cautions (including warnings).
This symbol indicates something prohibited.
This symbol indicates something that must be done.

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Securely insert the power plug into the
mains.
If it is not plugged in securely,
overheating will occur, possibly
resulting in electric shock or
fire.
Before moving this product, detach the
power plug and the mains lead.
If not removed correctly, the
mains lead might be damaged,
possibly resulting in electric
shock or fire.
Do not handle the power plug with a wet
hand.
Careless handling may result in
electric shock.
When plugging in or unplugging the
power cord, hold the plug, not the cable.
If the mains lead is pulled, it
might be damaged, possibly
resulting in electric shock or
fire.
Before cleaning this product, unplug the
power cord.
Electric shock sometimes
results.
Periodically clean the power plug to
remove dust.
If a dirty plug is plugged into a
mains, fire or electric shock
might result.
Do not use this product near water.
This may result in Electric
shock.
Be careful about the locations of the mains
lead, etc.
The mains lead might trip
someone, possibly causing the
product to fall, etc., thereby
causing injury or product
failure. Consider the location
carefully.
Do not damage, break, process, or forcibly
bend the mains lead.
If this is not observed, the
mains lead will be damaged,
resulting in fire or electric
shock.
Use the product at the indicated power
supply voltage.
If the product is used at a
power supply voltage other
than the one indicated, it will
fail, resulting in fire or electric
shock.
Safety Precautions Com
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WARNINGS

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Do not use a mains lead other than the
accessory mains lead.
If a mains lead other than the
accessory mains lead is used,
fire or electric shock might
result.
Do not open or alter the cabinet of this
product.
The cabinet contains
high-voltage areas, so electric
shock or other injury will
result.
Only place specified objects on this
product.
If a liquid or a metal object
enters this product, electric
shock or fire might result.
If either should enter, unplug
the power cord from the mains
and contact your dealer.
Do not leave this product or any of its
accessories on the floor.
Someone might step on it and
break it, or might be injured by
tripping on it.
This product must be disposed of as
industrial waste, in accordance with the
relevant laws and regulations (WEEE in
EU countries).
Do not use this product in a location with
high temperature or high humidity.
This product’s usage
environment conditions:
Temp.: 5 °C to 46 °C
Humidity: 20% to 80%
(No condensation must be
allowed to form.)
Unplug the power plug if you do not plan
on using the product for an extended
period of time.
Failure to do so could result in a fire.
Safety Precautions Com
p
liance re
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WARNINGS
Do not place a heavy object on the mains
lead, heat or pull it.
The mains lead will be
damaged, causing fire or
electric shock.

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WARNINGS
Safety Precautions Com
p
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In the following cases, unplug the product from the mains and ask the dealer.
a. After the mains lead or power supply plug is damaged.
b. After a liquid is spilled onto the main unit.
c. After the main unit is exposed to rain or water.
d. After this product malfunctions, even when operated according to the instruction
manual. Adjust this product within the ranges specified in the instruction manual. Do
not make other adjustments. A qualified service representative is required to correct
improper adjustments.
e. After this product falls or after its cabinet is damaged.
f. After the functionality of this product changes and repair by a service representative is
considered necessary.

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Careful thought was given to the cautions on this device and in this user’s guide. However,
unanticipated circumstances might occur. When operating this product, users themselves must
exercise caution as well as following instructions.
Caution Details Page(s)
Before installation, take the wall material into consideration.
If it is installed using a method inappropriate for the type of wall, the board
might fall and cause serious injuries. Also, installation might be impossible,
depending on the type of wall. For details, consult your dealer.
P.1-6
Before installation, take the wall strength into consideration.
Before using the StarBoard, make sure that it has been fastened securely so
that it will not fall. Also verify that the wall mounting bracket is strong
enough to support a weight of approximately 40 kg/screw.
P.1-6
This work should be performed by at least two people.
Otherwise, the board might fall and cause injury or its impact might cause
damage.
P.1-6
Be sure to orient the rechargeable electronic pen correctly.
Do not reverse the + and – terminals, and use only the specified type of
rechargeable electronic pen. Otherwise, it will overheat and malfunction or
may cause serious injuries.
P.2-1
CAUTIONS

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Contents
Notices ..................................................................................................................1
Disclaimers...........................................................................................................1
Product Assurance Provisions............................................................................2
Contents ...............................................................................................................8
1. Introduction................................................................................................. 1-1
1.1 Parts Check ......................................................................................................... 1-1
1.2 Function of Each Part ......................................................................................... 1-2
1.2.1 Cambridge Board ........................................................................................................1-2
1.2.2 Function Area..............................................................................................................1-3
1.2.3 Interface Connections .................................................................................................1-4
1.2.4 Rechargeable Electronic Pen ......................................................................................1-5
1.3 Assembly and Setup............................................................................................ 1-6
1.3.1 Wall-Mounting Setup Method ....................................................................................1-6
1.3.2 Pen Charger Setup.......................................................................................................1-7
1.3.3 How to Connect When Using Projection Mode .........................................................1-9
2. Usages........................................................................................................... 2-1
2.1 Basic Usages ....................................................................................................... 2-1
2.1.1 How to charge Rechargeable Electronic Pen..............................................................2-1
2.1.2 Basic operation of Rechargeable Electronic Pen........................................................2-2
2.1.3 Electronic Pen Settings ...............................................................................................2-2
2.2 How to Use StarBoard in Projection Mode ........................................................ 2-3
2.2.1 USB/Serial Connection...............................................................................................2-3
3. Appendix ...................................................................................................... 3-1
A. System Specifications .......................................................................................... 3-1
B. Provisions of Product Warranty ........................................................................... 3-2

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1. Introduction
1.1 Parts Check
After unpacking, make sure that all of the following parts are present.
No. Name Qty.
(1) Board 1
(2) Rechargeable Electronic Pen 2
(3) Pen tip 2
(4) Pen Charger and Power Cable 1
(5) AC Adaptor 1
(6) AC Adaptor Plug 4
(7) Serial Cable 1
(8) USB Cable 1
(9) Wall mounting bracket 1
(10) StarBoard Software x.x (CD-ROM) (*1) 3
(11) User’s Guide (this manual) 1
(12) StarBoard Software x.x Installation Guide (*1) 1
(13) Warranty Sheet 1
(14) Whiteboard Stabilisers (two plastic blocks and
four pieces of Velcro®)
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(∗1) The term “x.x.” as used in this manual denotes the same version as the software
which is included with the accessories.
(1)
(2) (3) (4)
(5) (6) (7) (8) (9)
(10) (11) (12) (13) (14)

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1.2 Function of Each Part
1.2.1 Cambridge Board
(1) Active Area
Annotations and graphics drawn in this area are
stored into the PC.
(2) Function Area
Buttons that shortcut the functions used
frequently in applications are located here.
Please refer to the next page for details.
(3) Rechargeable Electronic Pen
Used at the surface of the Cambridge Board for
interactive operations.
(4) Pen Charger
You can charge the rechargeable electronic
pens. There are two pen holders and you can
charge two pens simultaneously. The charger
is detachable, and it is recommended to use the
charger away from the Cambridge Board.
(1)
(2)
(4)
(3)

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1.2.2 Function Area
These are the shortcut buttons frequently used in the StarBoard Software.
Symbol Description Symbol Description
Save. Clear screen.
Save existing pages
and insert a blank page.
Show print dialogue.
Show/Hide StarBoard
Software toolbar.
Insert a blank page.
Show previous page. Show next page.
Show/Hide Topic List. Switch to PC Operation.
Select Pen. Select Highlighter.
Customisable Button
(for future use).
Customisable Button
(for future use).

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1.2.3 Interface Connections
You can find the main circuit board on the bottom left corner at the back of the Cambridge
Board.
(1) Signal Strength LED
The LED is solid green while the pen is working
on the Cambridge Board. You can check whether
the pen is working properly by checking this
LED.
(2) Power on LED
This LED is solid green while the Cambridge
Board is working.
(3) ON/OFF Switch
You can turn the Cambridge Board on/off.
(4) Power Supply Connector
When you use the serial connection or use the
pen charger, you need to connect the AC adaptor
to this connector. If you use the USB connection,
you do not need to connect the AC adaptor to this
connector because the Cambridge Board works
with the USB Bus power.
(5) Serial Connector
You can connect the Serial cable to this
connector.
(6) USB Connector
You can connect the USB cable to this
connector.
(7) Expansion Socket (Optional Use)
You can connect the optional Bluetooth
module to this socket.
(8) Power Supply Connector for Pen Charger
You can connect the power cable for the pen
charger to this connector.
(1)
(2)
(3)
(8)
(4)
(6)
(7)
(5)

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1.2.4 Rechargeable Electronic Pen
(1) Tether Hole
You can attach a tether as desired.
(2) Pen Tip and Side buttons
You can operate mouse clicks by pressing
the side buttons. Please refer to 2.1.3 for
details.

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1.3 Assembly and Setup
1.3.1 Wall-Mounting Setup Method
(1) Attach the Wall-Mount Bracket to a wall using the appropriate hardware for the type of
wall (hardware not included). The wall bracket should be level and positioned at a
height that results in the final position of the Cambridge Board being such that users
can comfortably reach the top corners of the active surface.
(2) Hang the Cambridge Board on the wall bracket as shown below.
(3) Stabilise the Cambridge Board using the Whiteboard stabiliser. Refer to the instructions
of the Whiteboard stabilisers for details.
You can also use the floor stand. Please refer to the instructions of the floor stand for details.
Whiteboard Frame
Wall-Mounting
Bracket
Wall
Before installation, take the wall material into consideration.
If it is installed using a method inappropriate for the type of wall, the board might fall
and cause serious injuries. Also, installation might be impossible, depending on the type
of wall. For details, consult your dealer.
Before installation, take the wall strength into consideration.
Before using the Cambridge Board, make sure that it has been fastened securely so that
it will not fall. Also verify that the wall mounting bracket is strong enough to support a
weight of approximately 40 kg/screw.
This work should be performed by at least two people.
Otherwise, the board might fall and cause injury or its impact might cause damage.
CAUTION

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1.3.2 Pen Charger Setup
(a) Using the Pen Charger away from the Cambridge Board (recommended)
(1) Connect the AC adaptor to the pen charger.
(2) Connect the AC adaptor to the main circuit board and the power outlet.
In this case, you need to use the USB connection between the Cambridge Board and the PC
because the AC adaptor is necessary for the Serial connection. Refer to 1.3.3 for details.
AC Adaptor
Power Outlet
(2)
(1)
Pen Charger (rear view)

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(b) Attach the Pen Charger to the Cambridge Board
(1) Attach the pen charger on the right side of the Cambridge Board and tighten the
screws of the pen charger to the rear side of the Cambridge Board.
(2) Connect the power cable to the pen charger and the main circuit board (you can
find the main circuit board on the bottom left corner when viewed from the rear).
(3) Connect the AC adaptor to the main circuit board and the power outlet.
(1)
(2)
(2)
Main Circuit Board
Power Cable
AC Adaptor
Power Outlet
(3) (3)
Pen Charger

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1.3.3 How to Connect When Using Projection Mode
(a) How to connect when using USB cable
Connect the PC, projector, and the Cambridge Board according to the following
procedure.
(1) Connect the RGB cable to the projector’s RGB terminal, and fasten with the
integral screws.
(2) Connect the opposite side of the RGB cable connected in step (1) to the PC’s RGB
terminal, and fasten with the integral screws.
(3) Connect the USB cable from the Cambridge Board to the USB terminal of the PC.
(4) Connect the power supplies of the PC and the projector to the mains.
With the USB connection, you can charge the rechargeable electronic pen away from
the Cambridge Board.
RGB RGB USB
Projector
RGB Cable
Power Outlet
Cambridge Board
(1) (2) (3)
(4)
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(b) How to connect when using Serial cable
Connect the PC, projector, and the Cambridge Board according to the following
procedure.
(1) Connect the RGB cable to the projector’s RGB terminal, and fasten with a
screw.
(2) Connect the other end of the RGB cable connected in step (1) to the PC’s
RGB terminal, and fasten with a screw.
(3) Connect the Serial cable from the Cambridge Board to the Serial terminal
of the PC.
(4) Connect the power supplies of the PC and the projector to the power
outlet.
(5) Connect the AC adaptor to the Cambridge Board.
(6) Connect the AC Adaptor to the power outlet.
As the AC adaptor is necessary for the Serial connection, you need to attach the pen
charger to the Cambridge Board to charge the rechargeable electronic pen.
RGB RGB Serial
Projector
RGB Cable
Power Outlet
Cambridge Board
(1) (2) (3)
(4)
(4)
(5)
(6)
AC adaptor