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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Notes on Installation Work:
This product is marketed assuming that it is installed by qualified personnel with enough skill and competence. Always have an installation specialist or your dealer install and set up the product. PIONEER cannot assume liabilities for damage caused by mistake in installation or mounting, misuse, modification or a natural disaster.

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Operating Environment
Operating environment temperature and humidity:

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0 C +40 C (+32 F +104 F); less than 85 %RH (cooling vents not blocked) Do not install in the following locations Location exposed to direct sunlight or strong artificial light Location exposed to high humidity, or poorly ventilated location
[for US model] IMPORTANT NOTICE
The serial number for this equipment is located on the bottom of the frame. Please write this serial number on your enclosed warranty card and keep it in a secure area. This is for your security.
WHEN POSITIONING THIS EQUIPMENT ENSURE THAT THE MAINS PLUG AND SOCKET IS EASILY ACCESSIBLE.

CAUTION:

To ensure proper heat radiation, distance the unit slightly from other equipment, walls, etc. (normally more than 10 cm). Avoid the following installations which will block vents and cause heat to build up inside, resulting in fire hazards. Do not attempt to fit the unit inside narrow spaces where ventilation is poor Do not place on carpet Do not cover with cloth, etc. Do not place on its side Do not place it upside down If planning special installation such as fitting close to the wall, placing it horizontally, etc., be sure to consult your Pioneer dealer first.

WARNING:

Handling the cord on this product or cords associated with accessories sold with the product will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California and other governmental entities to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling

[for US model]

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Product Name: Hand Writing Device Model Number: PDK-50HW2A Product Category: Class B Personal Computers & Peripherals Responsible Party Name: PIONEER ELECTRONICS (USA) INC. Customer Support Division Address: P.O. BOX 1760, LONG BEACH, CA., 90801-1760 U.S.A. Phone: (800)421-1625 For Business Customer URL http://www.PioneeUSA.com

Note for Dealers:

After installation, be sure to deliver this manual to the customer and explain to the customer how to handle the product.
Thank you for buying this Pioneer product. Please read through these operating instructions so you will know how to operate your model properly. After you have finished reading the instructions, put them away in a safe place for future reference. In some countries or regions, the shape of the power plug and power outlet may sometimes differ from that shown in the explanatory drawings. However the method of K015 En connecting and operating the unit is the same.

CAUTIONS REGARDING HANDLING
This unit has been designed for use only with Pioneer Plasma Display models PDP-503CMX and PDP-503MXE. It cannot be used with models PDP-502MX or PDP502MXE. For details regarding operation of the Pioneer plasma display, consult the Plasma Display Operating Instructions.

<Contents>

FEATURE.... 16 ACCESSORIES.... 17 NAME AND FUNCTION OF PARTS... 18 Main Unit.... 18 Pen.... 18 Changing the Pen Battery... 18 Replacing the Pen Tip.... 19 INSTALLATION.... 19 Attach the Main Unit.... 19 Attach the Pen Stand.... 19 Connections.... 20 Connect Ground Wire.... 20 Connecting the Plasma Display to a Computer.. 20 Connect the Unit to the Computer... 20 Connect the Power Cord... 20 Software Installation.... 20 Setting the Display Resolution... 20 Adjusting the Plasma Display... 21 Installing the Driver Software.... 21 Alignment of Pen Tip and Cursor Position... 21 TROUBLESHOOTING.... 22 CLEANING.... 23 SPECIFICATIONS.... 24

FEATURES

The Handwriting Device allows the use of a special dedicated pen for computer input operations on the screen of the plasma display. Input and other operations can also be performed easily with your finger. 7 Uses infrared scanning technology to prevent screen quality degradation. 7 High-speed scanning technology provides high response with high resolution equivalent to XGA standards.

ACCESSORIES

Using this list, confirm that all accessories are present, and check them off one-by-one here .

Pen (x1)

AC adapter (x1)
AAA (LR03) alkaline batteries (x2)

Power cord (x1)

Replacement tips (x2)
RS-232C cable (9-pin, straight, 3m) (x1) Operating Instructions (x1) Driver software disc (x1) Warranty Card (x1) Allen bolt (x2)

Pen stand (x1)

NAME AND FUNCTION OF PARTS

<Main Unit>

Power switch

NORMAL

Rear side of unit

RS-232C

Power indicator (Lights green when ON) DC-IN jack RS-232C connector NOTE: When the power switch is first turned on, the power indicator will flash orange; while the indicator is flashing (about 3 seconds), do not touch the screen, since the unit is initializing its internal settings.
Mode selector switch Set the mode switch in accordance with whether you will use the special pen or other device to input characters and lines on the screen. PEN Mode: In this mode, the special accessory pen can be used to write on the screen. Using the special pen allows the drawing of more clearly delineated characters and lines. NORMAL Mode: In this mode, your finger or other object can be used to write on the screen. This mode will produce lower screen definition, however, compared to drawing with Plasma Display Operation Panel

<Pen>

Battery cover hole Tip Cap Battery cover Large button (corresponds to right mouse button) Small button (corresponds to middle mouse button) Pen tip (corresponds to left mouse button) LED indicator
If pen operation becomes difficult:
The pen may fail to operate properly if the battery cover holes are blocked. Also, the pen may begin operating erratically when the battery becomes depleted. In this event, change the battery at your earliest opportunity.
Confirming Battery Life: When the small button is depressed fully, an LED indicator will light. If the indicator fails to light, or lights only dimly, the battery is depleted and should be replaced.
<Changing the Pen Battery>
1 Rotate the battery cover to the left (counterclockwise), and pull off to remove. 2 Insert a new AAA battery, aligning the +/ polarity properly in accordance with the diagram (insert the "" end first against the spring, then slip the "+" side into the tube slot). 3 Replace the battery cover and rotate to the right (clockwise) to tighten. 4 Depress the small button fully to confirm that the LED indicator lights.

LED indicator

AAA (LR03) alkaline battery
NOTES: To prevent damage from battery leakage, remove the battery when not using the pen for an extended period (1 month or more). If battery leakage occurs, wipe away any battery fluid from inside the case and replace the battery with a new one. The provided alkaline battery should not be recharged, short-circuited, disassembled, or disposed of in fire. When disposing of used batteries, please comply with governmental regulations or environmental public instructions rules that apply in your country / area.

Battery cover

<Replacing the Pen Tip>
The accessory pen tip is made of felt. If the tip becomes deformed and writing quality deteriorates, replace the tip with one of the supplied extras.
CAUTION: If you continue using a pen with a damaged or worn felt tip, the monitor screen may be damaged.
1. Pull out the felt tip.
2. Insert a new felt tip.
Press the felt tip into the pen so that about the tip is exposed by about mm.

INSTALLATION

<Attach the Main Unit>
NOTES: Always install the plasma display on a mobile cart before installing this unit. After installing this unit, never attempt to lift the plasma display to install on a mobile cart. When this unit is mounted to variable-angle Pioneer Hung on Wall Unit PDK-5006 or PDK-5011, it cannot be installed in a tilting position. If the need arises to move the unit after it is installed on a mobile cart, take care not to apply pressure on the unit when moving. Always lift by the mobile cart when moving.

3. Use the locking fixture on the rear panel to secure the four corners of the unit.
1 Rotate the locking fixture in the direction indicated by the arrow (rotate in the opposite direction for the leftside fixture), to secure the unit in place. 2 Press in the locking fixture's stopper to prevent the fixture from moving.

Locking fixture

1. Remove the "Pioneer" emblem from the plasma display.
The emblem is affixed with two-sided tape (aligned with two guide pins). Remove the emblem so that no tape remains.
The unit will not operate properly if the emblem is not removed.

Stopper

2. Place the unit over the front of the plasma display.
<Attach the Pen Stand>
7 Use the furnished Allen bolt to fasten the pen stand in place to the rear side of the unit.

Pen stand

Allen bolt
Hold the pen stand upright and against the bottom of the unit when inserting the Allen bolt.

<Connections>

Be sure to turn off the power switch and disconnect the power cord from its outlet whenever making or modifying connections.
Connect the Power Cord 1. Connect the accessory AC adapter's DC plug to the DC-IN jack of the unit. 2. Using the accessory power cord, connect the AC adapter to an ordinary power outlet.

Connect Ground Wire

Use the provided Allen bolt to connect the free end of the unit's ground wire to the M8 hole in the rear panel of the plasma display.

M8 Knurled Allen bolt

DC plug
AC Adapter * The provided self-adhering fastener tape provides a convenient means of holding the AC adapter in place. This fastener tape can also be used when an extension cord or multiple outlet power connector is used. Ground wire Power cord
Connecting the Plasma Display to a Computer
Consult the section "Installation and Connections" of the plasma display's Operating Instructions for details on connections to a computer.
Connect the Unit to the Computer
Using the accessory RS-232C cable, connect the unit's RS232C port to the computer. The accessory RS-232C cable is provided with a ferrite core near one end. Connect that end of the cable to the unit.
CAUTION: Always use the dedicated AC adapter and power cord provided. Do not use any voltage or power source other than that designated, since fire or shock may result. This unit is provided with a three-wire (grounded) cord to help assure proper performance. Connect the power cord to a power outlet equipped with a ground line, to confirm that the cord is properly grounded. When using a conversion plug, connect the plug's two blades to a grounded outlet, with the plug's ground wire connected to a proper ground screw.

Ferrite core

<Software Installation>

RS-232C cable Computer

Setting the Display Resolution
7 In order to produce best performance, the video card used must support 1280 x 768 resolution real display. For details, consult your computer dealer or Pioneer. 7 Set your computer's display resolution and refresh rate to 1280 x 768 (60 Hz). If any other display resolution is used, it will be necessary to modify settings after installing the driver software. For details, consult the README file accompanying the driver software.
Adjusting the Plasma Display
To properly adjust the plasma display, consult the section "Setting Up the System" and "Display Panel Adjustments" in the plasma display's operating instructions. 7 First, set the System Settings. Set screen display mode. To use 1280 x 768 (60 Hz/70 Hz) screen resolution and refresh rate, set the screen display mode to "WIDE XGA." With the screen image turned on, select MENU = SET UP = SETTING = SET, and change the XGA setting to WIDE XGA.
MAIN MENU PICTURE SCREEN SET UP I N P UT L A B E L POWE R M A NA GEME NT C L AMP P O S I T I O N SETT I NG INPUT1 OPTION : I N P UT 1 : OF F : AU T O : X GA
If the cursor position differs from that of the physical pen tip, adjust as follows:
1. Using your mouse, left-click on the CBdrv icon in the task tray.
NOTE: The actual appearance of your task tray may differ depending on your computer configuration.
2. When the pop-up menu appears, left-click on "Calibration."

SELECT

7 Next, adjust the screen display to set the image position and clock. 7 Set the mask control and orbiter mode to OFF. This setting should be made only by a factory trained technicion or your dealer. If this function is set to ON, the plasma display's display position will change, causing a deviation between the pen tip and its onscreen display position, and which cannot be rectified by later calibration.
Installing the Driver Software
Consult the driver installation guide.
Alignment of Pen Tip and Cursor Position
Confirm that the onscreen cursor aligns properly with the position of the pen tip.
3. Follow the calibration instructions that appear onscreen.

Pen tip

Mouse cursor (screen display position)
NOTE: Input to the unit can be performed with a finger or other object in addition to the special dedicated pen; mechanical pencils or other sharp objects should not be used, however, since the screen may be scratched as a result. When performing onscreen operations, the dedicated pen or a fingertip should always be used.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Incorrect operations are often mistaken for trouble and malfunctions. If you think there is something wrong with this component, check the points below. Sometimes the trouble may originate from another component. Thus, also check the other electrical appliances also in use. If the trouble cannot be rectified even after checking the following items, contact your dealer or nearest PIONEER service center. Symptom No power Cause The power plug is disconnected from outlet. Power cord is disconnected from AC adapter. AC adapter plug is disconnected from DC-IN jack on the unit. RS-232C cable is disconnected. Wrong COM port is selected with driver software. Computer's serial port is not functioning. Driver software is not starting. Computer is in power-saving mode. Solution Connect power plug to outlet correctly. Connect power cord to AC adapter. Connect the AC adapter's plug to the DC-IN jack on the unit. Connect RS-232 cable properly. Set the driver software to the COM port used with the unit. Adjust your computer as necessary to enable the serial port. Install and enable the driver software. Restore computer from power-saving mode. If necessary, modify computer's power-saving setting. Change the driver software settings as required.
Computer doesn't boot properly, or doesn't respond.
Cursor position is far from that of pen tip on screen.
A screen resolution other than 1280x768 is being used. Or resolution has been changed. The plasma display's screen display size setting has been changed. The plasma display's screen display position has shifted. The plasma display's AUTO SET UP screen position adjustment has been reset. The plasma display's mask control or orbiter mode have been set to ON. Battery is depleted. Insufficient pen tip pressure is being used so that the pen tip switch doesn't turn on. The pen's battery cover holes are blocked. The pen is being used outside of its effective range. The unit is receiving ultrasonic influence from other device. You are wearing gloves while holding the pen (pen's ultrasonic signals are being absorbed).
Cursor position diverges slightly from that of pen tip on screen.
Use the plasma display's calibration mode to adjust the vertical and horizontal position. Depending on the image, slight divergences can be manually corrected. Settings of the plasma display's mask control and orbiter mode should be made only by a factory trained technician or your dealer. Check the LED indicator, and if it does not light brightly, replace battery. Press the felt tip to the screen with sufficient pressure to turn on the pen tip switch. Do not cover the battery cover holes. Use only within the proper onscreen usage range. Do not place any device near the unit that issues ultrasonic waves. Remove gloves.

Cursor position diverges from pen after initial setting.
The special dedicated pen does not respond.
Cannot perform onscreen input with objects other than special dedicated pen. The unit doesn't respond to writing, or can't write in some areas of screen.
Mode selector switch on unit's side is set to PEN. Dust or dirt is adhering to infrared transmission filter, thus blocking infrared rays. The Pioneer logo emblem is not removed from plasma display.

Set switch to NORMAL.

Clean dirt from the unit, turn off power switch temporarily then turn on again. Remove Pioneer emblem.
CAUTION: If two or more units are operated closely together in PEN mode, mutual interference may occur, resulting in malfunction. If two or more units are to be used closely together, set them all to NORMAL mode. Due to the characteristics of its scanning mode, this product cannot be used simultaneously by two different people. If more than one person is to operate the unit, each person should use it separately, one person at a time. Also, malfunction may occur if the screen is touched during input by another hand or object besides the pen tip or fingertip (clothes or necktie, etc.). For this reason, do not touch the screen with objects other than the actual tip of the input instrument (fingertip or pen tip). The pen may malfunction or input may be disrupted if the pen is held at an excessively sharp angle to the screen. So far as possible, hold the pen perpendicularly to the screen during use.

CLEANING

In order to promote long life and optimum performance, regular cleaning is recommended. Wipe the screen surface and pen tip gently with a soft cloth to prevent dust buildup. In the case of severe soiling, dip a soft cloth in a mild solution of a neutral detergent, wring well, and wipe the screen surface gently, then follow with a dry, soft cloth.
CAUTION: Always disconnect power plug from its outlet before performing cleaning. Never use benzene, thinners or other volatile chemicals to clean the unit, since deformation or discoloration of the unit and pen may occur.