Captureboard C-12S/C-12W User’s Manual Thank you for your purchase of the PLUS Captureboard. Please read this User’s Manual carefully before use to take full advantage of the functions of this product. After you have finished reading the manual, please keep it for future reference.
The descriptions in this manual are for the C-12S and C-12W. There are two types of captureboards, one standard size (model C-12S), the other wide size (model C-12W). In addition, depending on the product you have purchased, the printer and stand may be sold separately. The descriptions and diagrams in this manual refer to the model C-12W. *When functions or operations are specific to a certain model of Captureboard, the model name is specified.
Table of Contents Important Safety Information ......................................................................................................... E-4 Package Contents ........................................................................................................................... E-7 Main Functions ................................................................................................................................ E-8 Names of the Parts ...........................................
Important Safety Information WARNING WARNING The unit’s rear panel should never be opened by anyone other than a qualified serviceperson. Contact your store of purchase to request internal inspection, adjustment, repair, and cleaning. This product is not for use in Computer Rooms. The description “Computer Rooms” refers to areas where an abundance of computer control equipment (such as high output servers) is being used.
Important Safety Information Handling the AC power adapter’s cord and plug using it near the shore of the ocean and lakes. • Do not set the unit in hot places exposed to direct sunlight or in places exposed to an air conditioner or heating duct. Do not set the unit in places exposed to soot or humidity (near humidifiers, etc.). • When the power plug will be unplugged from the power outlet, please place the Captureboard near the power outlet so that it may be reached easily.
Important Safety Information Cleaning • Note that copying illegal material (tantamount to possession of illegal material) is subject to prosecution. • If the sheet is dirty, wipe it off with a damp, thoroughly wrung cloth. For tough dirt, use the included cleaning cloth. • Do not wipe the Captureboard or sheet with thinner, benzene, alcohol, etc. Doing so could cause discoloration or damage the sheet.
Package Contents The package contents are as described below. Please check before use. Captureboard, main unit [1] See “Assembly and Setup Manual” for information about the assembly parts of the Captureboard. Printer* [1] Please see the instruction manual of the printer for information about the printer accessories. Stand* [1] • AC adapter box (1 unit, with 2 masking screws) Use this to store the AC power adapters of the Captureboard and printer. (See the Assembly and Setup Manual.
Main Functions Allows the projection of an image that is easy on the eyes, and the use of the dedicated markers and eraser permits direct writing and erasure on the screen sheet surface. Use of a special screen sheet allows for the projection of an image with the glare of the sheet surface due to the light of the projector being suppressed to the utmost. The use of the dedicated markers and eraser permits direct writing and erasure on the screen sheet surface.
Names of the Parts Front Main unit Frame cover Sheet Use the dedicated markers to draw or write on the sheet. Or, project the image of the personal computer with the projector. Control panel (See Page E-12) Printer table The printer*1 is placed here. Pen tray AC adapter box Store the AC power adapters of the captureboard and printer here. (See the Assembly and Setup Manual.) Stand*2 This stand supports the Captureboard. * This illustration does not show the printer or connection cords.
Names of the Parts Rear DC input connector Connect this with the DC plug end of the AC power adapter. (See Page E-37.) (Only connect the supplied AC power adapter; nothing else.) P R IN TE R P C Personal computer (PC) dedicated USB port (Type B) Connect this with the USB port (type A) of the PC. (See Page E-37.) Special software can be used to transfer image data directly to the computer and set the captureboard's operating environment.
Names of the Parts Changing the Height of the Unit This is the height adjustment when setting up the Captureboard on the optional stand. The stand height can be adjusted to 3 levels by 100 mm. CAUTION • Please have 2 or more persons lift the Captureboard when installing it or making a height adjustment. If the unit is dropped or falls over, this could cause unforeseen injury. • When a printer is mounted on the captureboard, remove the printer before performing this procedure.
Names of the Parts Control Panel When pressing a button, please press the center area (i.e., the round and protruding portion). The button may not work if it is pressed on a corner. 2 Display window Displays the connection status between the Captureboard and the computer, the operational status of USB memory storage, and error information on a 7segment LED. “PC” is displayed when the Captureboard is connected with a personal computer.
Connecting the Power Note About the connection and the AC adapter box The AC power adapters of the captureboard and printer are stored in the AC adapter box. In this manual, "AC power plug" refers to the AC power plug of either the captureboard or the printer.
Setting the Time Set the captureboard's clock properly. The date and time are printed in the header/footer when printing and recorded in the file data when saving the file. Overview of the Operation 1 Switch to “Time setting” Press the + or – button.
Setting the Time Press the + button or the − button, select 20 (the first 2 digits of the year), and press the button to finalize. Print There will be a change to the “last 2 digits of the year” setting mode ( display). Note • The factory default setting is 20. Pressing the Print button in this condition will result in a change to the “last 2 digits of the year” setting mode. Press the + button or the − button, select 08 (the last 2 digits of the year), and press the button to finalize.
Operation Steps When used as a Captureboard The Captureboard uses a CCD image sensor to read the text and drawings that have been written down with dedicated (4-color) markers, and accumulates the image data in internal memory. The "TOOLBOX" software on the included CD-ROM can be used to combine the image of the projector projected onto the sheet surface with the words or diagrams drawn on the sheet surface. Preparation • Set up the newly purchased Captureboard and connect a printer.
Operation Steps When used as a Copyboard Pressing the Print button outputs the content drawn on the sheet surface from the printer, and pressing the Save button stores the information in the USB memory as image data. Printing Saving to USB Memory (1) Set A4 or letter size paper. Do not set anything other than A4 or letter size paper. (2) P r e s s t h e O N / S t a n d b y button of the Captureboard and switch on the power. (3) Switch on the printer power.
Printing Use a printer to print out the text and drawings that has been drawn on the sheet surface. Operations and names of parts differ from printer to printer. For details of operations, see your printer’s operating instructions. Notice Images projected with a projector cannot be printed. Preparing the Printer Please check that the Captureboard and the printer have been connected. See Page E-37. Set the paper. Please use A4 or letter size printer paper. See your printer instruction manual for details.
Printing Note • Text (titles, the company name, the date, etc.) or images can be inserted in the margins at the top and bottom of the pages and the same information printed on all pages. The information at the top of the page is called the header, the information at the bottom the footer. For instructions on creating headers and footers, see the separate "Software Operation Manual".
Printing Press the Color button and select Color or Black & White. Color mode lamp Lit Printing will be in color. Unlit Printing will be in black & white. Press the Print button to print. • The reading operation is performed for a one-sheet portion (while the sheet is scrolled) and the printing operation is performed. Note button is pressed while the sheet surface is being read, printing is interrupted and only • If the ON/Standby part of the image will be printed.
Printing Selecting the printing density Select this when the density of the print is light. Press the Density button and select darker or standard. Density mode lamp Lit Darker Unlit Standard Making additional copies This will print the copy of the sheet that was scrolled previously one more time. Press the Reprint button. This starts the printing of the image data that has accumulated in internal memory. Note • The sheet is not scrolled when additional copies are made.
Printing Printing in the same ratio as the sheet surface (Model C-12W) Model C-12W is the wide type Captureboard which will compress printing in the horizontal direction resulting in crowded printing of the A4 or LETTER size sheet; for example, a circle will become an ellipse. To print in the same aspect ratio as a drawn diagram, the compression mode will be changed (to suit the paper size according to the sheet surface image). The factory default setting is the horizontal compression mode.
Using USB Memory The content of what has been drawn on the sheet surface of the captureboard can be saved in USB memory. Later, the saved image can be read into a personal computer and made into a document of the proceedings of the meeting, or affixed to a document. • What is needed to use the USB memory function USB memory: Commercially-available product Personal computer: The connector is a USB port (type A), and the interface supports USB 1.
Using USB Memory Step 3 (continued) Note • The one screen portion that is viewable will be saved in USB memory. • Saving of the portion located around the sheet surface might not be possible. Please see “Effective reading size” on Page E-9. • When the stop position of the sheet is shifted, after the visible screen has been scrolled, the screen is further scrolled to the correct stop position and stops automatically. Notice • Do not move the sheet manually.
Using USB Memory Removing the USB memory Check that the flashing rotation of the display window has changed to steady lighting and that the USB memory access indicator is not flashing, then pull the USB memory straight out. (Please see your USB memory manual for details.) / y Ndb On ta Y S M E R O M Notice • Do not unplug the USB memory device during the USB memory storage operation (i.e.
Using USB Memory Saving Image Files to a Personal Computer, and Deleting Image Files This is an operation example of storing the image file that has been stored in USB memory on the hard disk of the personal computer, or deleting the folder when the USB memory capacity has become full. (There are various methods that can be used for saving and deleting including the use of Explorer.
Using USB Memory Deleting USB memory image files with the computer Before deleting important image files, be sure to save them on the computer (as a data backup). 1. Open “My Computer” and then open the drive icon which shows USB memory. The folder named “CB_image” contains the memory storage data of the Captureboard. 2. Place the “CB_image” folder in the “Recycle Bin”, right click on the icon and select “Empty Recycle Bin” from the pull-down menu. All of the data contained in “CB_image” will be deleted.
Making the Function Settings The captureboard includes such advanced functions as the Erase Reminder function that can be set directly using the operation buttons on the captureboard. The advanced functions can also be set from the function settings in the "TOOLBOX" menu installed on a computer (See the separate "Software Operation Manual".) Basic Setting Operations • Check that the power is turned on (that the display window is lit).
Making the Function Settings Table of Function Numbers, Selected Modes and Lamp Statuses When at step 2 under "Basic Setting Operations" on the previous page, display the number of the function you want to set on the display window. At step 3, check whether the lamps are lit or off as indicated for the desired mode.
Accompanying Software See the Captureboard Software Operation Manual and the Help screens of the various software for information about the method of using the software contained on the accompanying CD-ROM. Software Contents and Overview • USB Driver This driver allows the computer to recognize the Captureboard as an external device when there is a USB connection. Be sure to install this USB driver when connecting the USB port for PC connection with the computer.
Accompanying Software Operating Environment Supported OS: Supported PC: CPU: Memory: Free hard disk space: Display resolution: Peripheral devices: Web browser: Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional (Service Pack 4 or later)/ XP (HomeEdition / Professional Edition Service Pack 2 or later)/ Vista (32 bit version) IBM PC/AT or completely compatible machines that operate the aforementioned OS Pentium III 1.
Meaning of Error Messages If any of the following flashing indications appear in the display window of the control panel, please check the matters described below. Error messages will flash for 5 seconds; however, error displays of “E4”, “E5” , “E6”and “E8” will be lit steadily after the flashing stops.
Meaning of Error Messages Problem and Solution Error Display Number USB Memory is full • There is no available space. • Please delete unnecessary data using a personal computer (See Page E-26, E-27). An unsupported printer is connected • A printer that is not supported by the • Press the ON/Standby button and Captureboard has been connected. switch off the power. When a record is required, switch on the power and save to USB memory. Time setting error • An error has arisen when setting the time.
Troubleshooting Please check the following matters before making a request for servicing. Condition Captureboard Related Pressing the ON/Standby not switch on the power. Please Check button does • Check whether the cable of the AC power adapter is disconnected from the DC connector of the Captureboard or the wall outlet. (Unplug the AC power cable from the outlet, wait several seconds and then plug it back into the outlet again.
Troubleshooting Condition Printer Related A press of the Print result in printing. Please Check button does not • Check that the power cable of the printer and the printer cable are securely connected. • Check that the printer power indicator is lit. • Check that the error indicators of the Captureboard and the printer are not lit. • If the error indicator of the Captureboard is flashing, please see Page E-32. (Please see the printer instruction manual for information about printer errors.
Specifications BOARD TYPE (Model name) Installation method Form External dimensions (T-shaped legs*¹) Main unit weight Standard (C-12S) Wide (C-12W) Self-standing (T-shaped legs), or wall mounting W1470 × D700 × H1970*² mm W1970 × D700 × H1970*² mm 31 kg*³ 35 kg*³ T-shaped legs weight 9.
Appendix Connections and Wiring Diagram The connections and wiring diagram below is included here for checking the connections. * For connection of the captureboard and computer, see the separate "Software Operation Manual".
