StarBoard PX-DUO-50P User manual

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Notices
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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.
Also, in the event that this manual has pages out of order, missing pages or other problems with
the printing or binding, it will be replaced free of charge within one year after purchase. Contact
technical support for details.
Discarding this product
This product must be disposed of as industrial waste, in accordance with the relevant laws and
regulations.
Special Instructions
This manual includes descriptions of required components in addition to descriptions of the
product itself. For details on required components, see "4.7 Required components (Other vendor)."

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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.
Product Assurance Provisions
This product is limited to use in the country where the user bought this product.
For warranty details, refer to "4.8 Provisions of Product Warranty" of this user's guide.
This 1st edition of the User's Guide (PXD-EU091015) is for the following products:
AH00235: PX-DUO-50P Digitiser
AH00246: Additional Function Button
AH00232: PX-DUO-65P Digitiser
AH00180: FX/PX-DUO Electronic Pen
Windows is registered 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.
User's Guide Creation Dates
October 2009, First Edition PXD-EU091015
All Rights Reserved, Copyright(c) 2009, Hitachi Software Engineering Co., Ltd.

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Introduction
Thank you very much for purchasing HitachiSoft's StarBoard PX-DUO-50P/65P (henceforth
referred to as "StarBoard").
This User's Guide has been created for people who already have a working knowledge of personal
computers (henceforth referred to as "PC").
Please make sure that you understand the contents of this User's Guide and use the software
correctly.
We hope that you make the most of this product.
If you have technical questions of Plasma Display, please contact the Plasma Display support
centre, which is mentioned in Plasma Display Operation Manual. Other questions, please contact
your dealer.

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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. Understand the information well before
reading the body of the user's guide.
This is a Safety Warning symbol. This symbol will appear to raise the
attention of the user to existing risks that may cause harm to people. To
avoid any chances of injuries or possibly death, DO NOT IGNORE the
safety instructions that follow this symbol.
WARNINGS
This warning will appear where there exists a risk of death or fatal injuries.
CAUTIONS
This warning will appear where there exists a risk of moderate or light injuries.
NOTICE
This warning will appear where there exists a risk of damage to property.
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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(1) Precautions for Use
WAR N IN G
Do not alter this product.
Do not make any adjustments, repairs or modifications not given in this
User's Guide.
Electric shock or other injury will result.
Do not open or remove the rear cover, cabinet, or cover to this
product.
Failure to comply may lead to personal injury or damage to the product.
Refer internal inspections, adjustments, and repairs to your dealer or
support centre.
Do not place objects on top of this product.
If a foreign object falls on top of or inside this product, it may lead to
personal injury or damage to the product.
NOTICE
Do not use a USB cable other than the one supplied.
Use of a USB cable other than the one supplied may result in
malfunction.
Do not place heavy objects on, pull on, or subject the USB cable to
excess heat.
Failure to comply may result damage to the USB cable.
Always grasp the plug of the USB cable when connecting or
disconnecting.
Pulling on the USB cable may result in scratching or damage to the
cable.
Always lock the casters with stoppers on the front side after installing
this product.
Failure to lock the casters may allow the product to move or slide.
SafetyPrecautions Required Precautions

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(2) Dealing with Trouble
CAUTION
What to do in case of emission of smoke, strange odor, or strange
noise.
If an abnormal condition such as emission of smoke, strange odor, or
strange noise happens to occur for some reason, immediately disconnect
the product's USB cable from the PC.
Confirm that the smoke or strange odor is no longer being emitted and
contact a support centre to request repairs.
Continued operation without repair may result in fire.
What to do if the product breaks or the USB cable is damaged.
If this product breaks or the USB cable becomes damaged for some
reason, immediately disconnect the USB cable from the PC and contact
a support centre.
Continued operation without repair may result in emission of a strange
odor or smoke.
(3) Precautions Regarding Handling
WAR N IN G
Do not touch the main unit during thunder and lightning storms.
Electric shock will result.
CAUTION
Do not hang from or climb onto the main unit.
This product may fall, tip over or become damaged, possibly resulting
in injury.
Take special care for children around this product.
Do not place a heavy object on the main unit.
Do not place a heavy object on this product.
The object may become unbalanced and fall, possibly resulting in
injury.
Do not expose this product to water or chemicals.
Do not place this product in a location exposed to dripping water, and
do not place containers with water or chemicals on or near this product.
If water or chemicals enter this product, fire or electric shock might
result.

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CAUTION
Do not mix new batteries with old batteries, and do not use other than the
specified batteries.
Improper use may cause the batteries to rupture or leak, possibly resulting in
fire, injury or corruption of the surroundings.
NOTICE
Disconnect the USB cable during extended periods of non-use.
For safety reasons, disconnect the USB cable if the product is not
going to be used for an extended period of time. Failure to comply
may result in malfunction.
Arrange the connecting cables properly.
Do not pinch the cables against a wall, or excessively bend, pull on or
twist the cables. This may expose, short or sever the core wires,
possibly resulting in fire or electric shock.
(4) Precautions Regarding Moving the Product
CAUTION
Always use two or more people to move this product.
This product is a very large and heavy precision instrument.
Always use two or more people and take great care when moving this
product.
Always disconnect the USB cable from the PC when moving this
product.
Failure to comply may result in damage to the USB cable and/or the
product itself.
Do not subject to shock of impact.
This product is a precision instrument. Excessive shock of impact may
hinder further operation.
Take extreme care when moving this product.
Always remove the Digitiser before removing or altering the height of
the plasma display.
Failure to comply may result in personal injury or damage to the
Digitiser unit.

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(5) Precautions Regarding Setup Environment
WAR N IN G
Wall mounting and ceiling mounting work should be performed by a
construction specialist.
Incomplete work may result in death or injury.
Be sure to use the specified mounting unit.
Do not place in a location with flammable or corrosive gas.
Placing this product in a location where there is flammable or
corrosive gas may result in fire or damage to this product.
There is a particular danger of explosion in the case of flammable gas.
Do not place in a location with flammable or corrosive gas.
CAUTION
Improper assembly might cause the product to fall over or result in
other accidents.
There is risk of injury if the product falls over.
Be sure to securely tighten the screws for each part.
Do not place in locations subject to excess moisture, dust, smoke, or
steam.
Placement in a location such as next to a kitchen or a humidifier may
result in fire or damage to this product.
Do not touch internally mounted parts.
Directly toughing internally mounted parts inside this product may
result in personal injury or damage to this product.
Do not use this product near water.
If water somehow gets inside this product, immediately disconnect the
USB cable and contact a support centre.
Continued use may result in fire or damage to this product.

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NOTICE
Regarding the setup environment
Set up this product on a level floor surface with a weight bearing
capacity of 150 kg/m2or more, and which is made of floor materials
that will not deform or become depressed due to movement by casters.
Do not use this product in locations subject to high temperature or
high humidity.
This product's usage environment conditions:
Temperature: 5°C – 35°C
Humidity: 20%RH – 80%RH (no condensation)
Do not set up in locations subject to vibration and/or shock of impact.
Vibration and/or shock of impact may harm internal components of
this product, resulting in damage to it. Do not set up this product in a
location subject to vibration or shock of impact.
Do not set up this product near a high-voltage line or power source.
If this product is set up near high-voltage lines or power sources, it
might receive interference.
Do not set up in a location subject to direct sunlight or near a heater.
Failure to comply may result in deformation of or damage to this
product.
Do not lay the Digitiser flat and then mount the plasma display.
The Digitiser will receive the weight of the plasma display, possibly
resulting in product failure.
Be careful about interference between equipment.
The plasma display might cause noise to enter the image or audio from
video decks, radios or other equipment, or cause this equipment to
malfunction. (If these problems occur, locate the equipment a
sufficient distance away from the display unit.)
(6) Precautions Regarding Disposal
NOTICE
At time of disposal, handle this product as industrial waste according
to all applicable laws and regulations.
When disposing of this product, the user should follow all laws and
regulations of the locality in which it is being used.

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(7) Contents of Warnings in this Manual
WA R N I N G Page
Please follow the stand's manual when you assemble the mobile stand.
When not following stand's manual, it may lead to personal injury or
damage to the product.
P.2-1
Please follow the stand's manual when you setup the plasma display.
When not following stand's manual, it may lead to personal injury or
damage to the product.
P.2-2
Be sure to perform earth work.
Be sure to properly connect the power cable earth. If the earth is not
connected, electric shock or fire might result.
P.2-4
CAUTION Page
Tighten the screws securely.
Improper assembly might cause the digitiser to fall, possibly resulting
in injury, or the impact of the fall might cause product failure.
P.2-2
Always perform the work with two or more people.
Otherwise, the equipment might fall, possibly resulting in injury, or the
impact might cause product failure.
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CAUTION Page
Be careful to insert the batteries correctly.
When inserting the batteries, be careful not to mistake the polarity
indications (+ and - directions), and do not use other than the specified
type of batteries. Improper use may cause heating or product failure.
P.2-7
Be sure to insulate the batteries during disposal.
When disposing of the batteries, first insulate the anodes and cathodes
using cellophane tape, etc. If the batteries are disposed of without
proper insulation, the batteries might short and become hot, rupture or
ignite, possible resulting in injury or fire. In addition, be sure to abide
by local laws and regulations when disposing of the batteries.
P.2-7
Do not strike the board forcefully with the stylus pen, bend it, or apply
an excessive load to it.
Failure to comply may result in damage to the stylus pen or personal
injury.
P.3-6
Before cleaning StarBoard, be sure to disconnect the power cable and
the USB cable.
Electric shock or damage to the product will result.
P.4-9
NOTICE Page
Make cable connection after turning off the power.
Connecting cables without turning off the power may lead to damage to
equipment.
P.2-4
Do not unplug and re-plug in the USB cable.
Unplugging and re-plugging the USB cable after turning on the
StarBoard may cause the Digitiser to no longer function normally.
P.2-4
Use an input tool with a thickness of least 7 mm.
When inputting to this product, use a tool that is at least 7 mm. If a pen
or similar tool with a thickness of less than 7 mm is used, the input will
be unstable.
Also, do not use tools with a sharp tip, such as a ballpoint pen. If such a
tool is used incorrectly, it could damage the surface of the board.
P.3-4
Keep the stylus pen in the pen tray when not in use.
If you leave it on the reflective tape, it might cause a sensor error or
incorrect detection.
P.3-6

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Contents
1. About the StarBoard............................................................ 1-1
1.1 Preparations before Use.........................................................................1-1
1.1.1 Product Outline.............................................................................................1-1
1.1.2 Features.........................................................................................................1-1
1.2 Parts and Accessories Check .................................................................1-2
1.2.1 PX-DUO-50P/65P Digitiser (HitachiSoft Product) .....................................1-2
1.2.2 Mobile Stand (Other vendor) .......................................................................1-4
1.2.3 Plasma Display (Other vendor) ....................................................................1-4
1.3 Name of Each Part .................................................................................1-5
1.3.1 Names of Parts on the Front of the Product (Configuration example of
wall mounting stand)....................................................................................1-5
1.3.2 Names of Parts on the Back of the Product..................................................1-6
1.3.3 Function Button............................................................................................1-7
1.3.4 Electronic Pen...............................................................................................1-8
2. StarBoard Setup................................................................... 2-1
2.1 Assembly and Setup Method .................................................................2-1
2.1.1 Assembling the Mobile Stand.......................................................................2-1
2.1.2 Setting Up the Plasma Display.....................................................................2-2
2.1.3 Setting Up the PX-DUO-50P/65P Digitiser.................................................2-2
2.1.4 Connecting the StarBoard Cables.................................................................2-4
2.2 Inserting Batteries into the Electronic Pen ..........................................2-7
2.3 StarBoard Software Setup .....................................................................2-7
3. Using the StarBoard ............................................................ 3-1
3.1 Using the StarBoard ...............................................................................3-1
3.1.1 Starting Up the StarBoard ............................................................................3-1
3.1.2 Shutting Down the StarBoard.......................................................................3-2
3.1.3 StarBoard Operation Procedure....................................................................3-3
3.2 How to Use Touch Mode ........................................................................3-4
3.2.1 Character Input .............................................................................................3-4
3.2.2 PC Operations...............................................................................................3-5

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3.3 How to Use the Electronic Pen ..............................................................3-7
3.3.1 Using the Electronic Pen ..............................................................................3-7
3.3.2 Electronic Pen Basic Operations ..................................................................3-8
3.3.3 Customising the Electronic Pen ...................................................................3-8
4. Appendix............................................................................... 4-1
4.1 Troubleshooting ......................................................................................4-1
4.2 Adjust the sensor (for Windows) ...........................................................4-4
4.2.1 Items to Check Before Making Sensor Adjustments ...................................4-4
4.2.2 Sensor Adjustment Procedure ......................................................................4-4
4.3 Regularly Auto Sensor Adjustment.......................................................4-6
4.3.1 Sensor Auto Adjustment Procedure..............................................................4-6
4.4 Product Specifications............................................................................4-8
4.4.1 PX-DUO-50P/65P Digitiser Specifications .................................................4-8
4.4.2 Plasma Specifications...................................................................................4-8
4.5 Proper Care and Cleaning .....................................................................4-9
4.6 Replaceable Parts/Limited Operating Life parts.................................4-9
4.6.1 Replaceable Parts .........................................................................................4-9
4.6.2 Limited Lifespan ..........................................................................................4-9
4.7 Required components (Other vendor) ................................................4-10
4.7.1 Plasma display / Dedicated Setup Unit ......................................................4-10
4.7.2 Dedicated Speakers ....................................................................................4-10
4.8 Provisions of Product Warranty.......................................................... 4-11

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About the StarBoard
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1. About the StarBoard
1.1 Preparations before Use
1.2 Parts and Accessories Check
1.3 Name of Each Part

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1. About the StarBoard
1.1 Preparations before Use
This chapter describes the preparations before using the StarBoard.
First-time users should read this chapter carefully before using the StarBoard.
1.1.1 Product Outline
The StarBoard PX-DUO-50P/65P is an extremely convenient plasma display type StarBoard
that allows easy operation. Setting up the supplied software in a PC connected to the StarBoard
PX-DUO-50P/65P lets you operate the PC using the Electronic pen or your finger, and load
characters and figures drawn on the PC screen to the PC in real time.
1.1.2 Features
-Direct write to the PC screen
You can operate the PC on the screen appearing on the plasma display by using the
Electronic pen or your finger as a mouse. In addition, dedicated software lets you write
characters and figures on the screen, and these characters and figures can be loaded to
the PC in real time as digital data for saving, printing, etc.
- Immediate use after PC startup
Simply install the StarBoard Software supplied with the StarBoard in the connected
PC, and you can use the StarBoard as soon as the PC is started up.
- Support for PowerPoint presentations
You can write characters and figures on presentation materials created using Microsoft
PowerPoint. This further expands the range of expression of your presentations. In
addition, teleconferencing linkup is also possible.
- Write to video images
You can write characters and figures on screens showing captured video images. This
makes it easy to use video materials for teaching and presentations.

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1.2 Parts and Accessories Check
The StarBoard PX-DUO-50P/65P is comprised of the PX-DUO-50P/65P Digitiser, the Mobile
stand/Wall mounting unit, and the plasma display. This User's Guide describes setup using the
mobile stand. After unpacking, make sure that all of the following parts and accessories are
present.
1.2.1 PX-DUO-50P/65P Digitiser (HitachiSoft product)
[1] Parts
(1)
(2) (5)
(2) (3) (4) (5)
No. Name Qty.
(1) PX-DUO-50P/65P Digitiser 1
(2) Digitiser clamp A 2
(3) Digitiser clamp B 2
(4) Pen tray 1
(5) Digitiser lock screw 8
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[2] Accessories
No. Name Qty.
(1) RGB cable (3m) 1
(2) Audio cable (3m) 1
(3) Stylus pen 2
(4) Electronic pen 1
(5) AAA alkaline Battery 1
(6) Spare pen tip 2
(7) Starboard Software x.x DVD-ROM (*1) 1
(8) StarBoard Software x.x Installation Guide (*1) 1
(9) PX-DUO-50P/65P User's Guide (this manual) 1
(10) Warranty sheet 1
(∗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)
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1.2.2 Mobile Stand (Other vendor)
About the parts and accessories of the mobile stand please refer to the operation manual of it.
About the stand
The StarBoard main unit cannot be set up independently. Be sure to set up the StarBoard using
the mobile stand or the wall mounting unit specified by Hitachi above. This User's Guide
describes setup using the mobile stand.
For details on required components, see "4.7 Required components (Other vendor)."
When using the wall mounting unit, the mounting work must be performed by a specialist, so be
sure to contact your dealer or technical support.
1.2.3 Plasma Display (Other vendor)
About the parts and accessories of the plasma display, please refer to the operation manual of it.

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1.3 Name of Each Part
1.3.1 Names of Parts on the Front of the Product (Configuration example of
Mobile stand)
*1 Pressing the power button turns the power on and off.
When the power button on the Plasma display is on, the POWER lamp in the remote control
photoreceptor lights green.
When the power is turned off (Standby) with the remote control:
The POWER lamp lights red.
When the power is turned on (Power-on) with the remote control:
The POWER lamp lights green.
*2 The Digitiser detects the position of the electronic pen or your finger and receives the
electronic pen button and switch operation information, and transmits this data to the PC.
The Digitiser itself does not have a power button. The Digitiser is turned on and off by
plugging in and unplugging the USB cable. Be sure to unplug the USB cable from the PC
after using the Digitiser.
Reflective tape
(Inner Side of the Frame)
Digitiser*2
Additional
Function button
Shelf
Handle
Pen tray
Power button*1
Remote control
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Mobile Stand
Caster
Function button