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Hitachi StarBoard Link EZ2 User Manual

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StarBoard Link EZ2
User's Guide
Read this User's Guide and carefully 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.
SBLE2-ML120201

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  • Page 1 StarBoard Link EZ2 User’s Guide Read this User's Guide and carefully 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. SBLE2-ML120201...
  • Page 3 Also, the company makes no warranty as to the product's suitability, merchantability or fitness for a particular intended use. All products of Hitachi Solutions, 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,...
  • Page 4 Mac and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Other trademarks and product names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective holders Manual Creation Dates February 2012 first edition SBLE2-ML120201 All Rights Reserved. Copyright (c) 2012, Hitachi Solutions, Ltd. English...
  • Page 5 StarBoard Link EZ2 Introduction Thank you very much for purchasing Hitachi Solutions’s StarBoard Link EZ2 (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").
  • Page 6 StarBoard Link EZ2 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.
  • Page 7 StarBoard Link EZ2 Safe Handling Safe Precautions Required Precautions (1) Precautions Regarding Operation WARNINGS Do not make modifications. Do not make any adjustments, repairs, or modifications not given in this User's Guide as doing so may lead to personal injury or damage to the product.
  • Page 8 StarBoard Link EZ2 Safe Handling (2) Dealing with Trouble CAUTIONS 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.
  • Page 9 StarBoard Link EZ2 Safe Handling 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.
  • Page 10 StarBoard Link EZ2 Safe Handling (5) Precautions Regarding Setup Environment WARNINGS 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.
  • Page 11 StarBoard Link EZ2 Safe Handling NOTICE 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.
  • Page 12 StarBoard Link EZ2 Safe Handling 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 follow instructions. WARNINGS...
  • Page 13 StarBoard Link EZ2 Safe Handling NOTICE Notice Contents Page(s) - Select a level and stable position. - Do not set it up near equipment that might generate electromagnetic waves or radio frequencies, such as radio transmitters, televisions, copying machines or P.2-1...

  • Page 14: Table Of Contents

    Contents StarBoard Link EZ2 Contents 1. Introduction........................1-1 1.1 Preparations ........................... 1-1 1.1.1 Product Outline ....................1-1 1.1.2 Features ....................... 1-1 1.2 Parts Check ..........................1-2 1.2.1 StarBoard ......................1-2 1.2.2 Stylus Pen (option)....................1-3 1.2.3 Electronic Pen (option)..................1-3 1.3 Role of Each Part ........................
  • Page 15 Contents StarBoard Link EZ2 4.1 Troubleshooting ........................4-1 4.2 Regularly Auto Sensor Adjustment (For Windows)............4-4 4.2.1 Sensor Auto Adjustment Procedure..............4-4 4.3 System Specifications ......................4-6 4.4 Proper Care and Cleaning ...................... 4-7 4.5 Replaceable Parts........................4-7 4.6 Product Warranty Policy ......................4-8...

  • Page 16: Introduction

    First-time users of StarBoard should read through this chapter. 1.1.1 Product Outline In order to use the StarBoard Link EZ2, a digitizer and reflective bars are installed on an existing whiteboard or flat wall surface. After setting up the provided software on a PC that is connected to a projector, you can use your finger to operate the projected PC screen, or import characters or images drawn on the projection area in real time to the PC.

  • Page 17: Parts Check

    USB extension cable Cable holder Reflective bars Corner piece Joint piece Wood screws Machine screws Wall mount bracket (10) StarBoard Software DVD-ROM (11) StarBoard Software Startup Guide (12) StarBoard Link EZ2 Startup Guide (13) Warranty Sheet (10) (11) (12) (13) English...

  • Page 18: Stylus Pen (Option)

    StarBoard Link EZ2 Introduction 1.2.2 Stylus Pen (option) [1] Parts Name Stylus pen 1.2.3 Electronic Pen (option) [1] Parts Name Electronic pen AAA alkaline battery Spare pen tip English...

  • Page 19: Role Of Each Part

    To be used to connect the reflective bars together. (3) Projection area/Input area Characters or images drawn in this area are imported into the PC. When using the StarBoard Link EZ2, make sure that the image projected from the projector is kept within this area. English...

  • Page 20: Electronic Pen (Option)

    StarBoard Link EZ2 Introduction 1.3.2 Electronic Pen (option) (1) Battery cover Open the cover when inserting or replacing the battery. Refer to page 3-6 in this User's Guide for details. (2) Side buttons Mouse Operations assigned to these buttons.Refer to page 3-8 in this User's Guide for details.

  • Page 21: Assembly And Setup

    StarBoard Link EZ2 Assembly and Setup 2. Assembly and Setup Be sure to follow the precautions below when installing the StarBoard. Important Use on a flat surface. This product is designed so that stable input is achieved when used on a flat surface.

  • Page 22: Installing The Starboard Software

    For the next steps in the device installation, follow the instructions in the installation wizard. The StarBoard will be available for use when the wizard procedures are completed. If you have moved the StarBoard Link EZ2 to a different installation location, run the "StarBoard Link EZ Setup Wizard" again.

  • Page 23: Installing The Devices (When The Installation Wizard Is Not Used)

    StarBoard Link EZ2 Assembly and Setup 2.3 Installing the Devices (When the installation wizard is not used) If this product is being used in an environment in which the installation wizard cannot be used, refer to the procedure below to install the devices.

  • Page 24: Installing The Reflective Bars

    StarBoard Link EZ2 Assembly and Setup 2.3.2 Installing the Reflective Bars (1) Attach the reflective bars to the bottom side of the installation surface in accordance with the width of the projection area. Attach so that the silver surface of the reflective bars is facing inwards, and so there are no gaps.
  • Page 25 StarBoard Link EZ2 Assembly and Setup Fixing Screws When installing onto a wall where magnets cannot be used, fix the reflective bars with wood screws. (Use three wood screws for each reflective bar.) (4) Attach the corner piece to the lower left and lower right corners of the reflective bars.
  • Page 26 StarBoard Link EZ2 Assembly and Setup *If the projection size is larger than 82 inches, use 2 reflective bars on the bottom side. Use joint piece to connect two reflective bars. Projection Area Joint piece NOTICE The gap between the cursor and your finger (or pen) will become big in the lower 13cm (5 inches) of the digitizer.

  • Page 27: Installing The Digitizer

    StarBoard Link EZ2 Assembly and Setup 2.3.3 Installing the Digitizer ・Installing with Magnets Align the center of the digitizer with the center of the projection area, 5cm (2 inches) above the projection area, and install so it is parallel with the edge of the projection area.

  • Page 28: Connecting The Usb Cable

    StarBoard Link EZ2 Assembly and Setup (2) Align the center of the digitizer with the center of the projection area, 5 cm (2 inches) above the projection area, and install so it is parallel with the edge of the projection area.
  • Page 29 StarBoard Link EZ2 Assembly and Setup (2) Connect the bundled USB extension cable to the computer. USB extension cable English...

  • Page 30: Adjusting The Sensor

    Manual Startup In order to manually run the sensor adjustment wizard, open "My Computer" and execute "LsCamWiz.exe" located under "C Drive" (*) → "Program Files" → "Hitachi Software Engineering" → "FX-DUODriver". This folder path may be changed since it depends on your Windows installation.
  • Page 31 StarBoard Link EZ2 Assembly and Setup [2] "Camera Adjustment Wizard Start" window appears. Press "All Adjust." [3] Press “Finish” This completes sensor adjustment. After making adjustments, check that input can be performed normally. English 2-11...

  • Page 32: Sensor Adjustment Procedure (Mac Version)

    StarBoard Link EZ2 Assembly and Setup 2.3.5.2 Sensor Adjustment Procedure (Mac version) [1] Press the "OK" button on the "LSaDrv Touch Sensor Error" dialog box displayed on the Mac screen. [2] Start the sensor adjustment wizard. Start "Go" → "Applications" → "StarBoard" → "Lsadrv" folder → "LsCamWiz."...
  • Page 33 StarBoard Link EZ2 Assembly and Setup [4] "Adjustment completed" will be shown after sensor adjustment. Press "OK" to close the dialog. If an error such as the following appears, click the "OK" button and then perform adjustment again while referring to Section 2.3.5. If adjustment is still not successful, the StarBoard unit may be defective.

  • Page 34: Positioning Alignment

    StarBoard Link EZ2 Assembly and Setup 2.3.6 Positioning Alignment Select "MENU" on the StarBoard Software toolbar → "Settings" →"StarBoard" → "Calibrate" → "OK". and then perform position alignment. English 2-14...

  • Page 35: How To Use

    StarBoard Link EZ2 How to use 3. How to Use 3.1 How to Use Touch Mode This section gives a basic description of how to use the board in touch mode. 3.1.1 Character Input To input characters, use your finger or the stylus pen (sold separately).

  • Page 36: Pc Operation

    StarBoard Link EZ2 How to use - Using the stylus pen and Electronic pen Use the pen on the projection area with your body kept sufficiently away, so that your palm and elbow do not touch the projection area. If your hand or elbow touches the projection area, or you are within 1cm of the projection area it might cause an incorrect operation.
  • Page 37 StarBoard Link EZ2 How to use CAUTION Do no strike the whiteboard or wall 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.

  • Page 38: Electronic Pen Input And Finger Input

    StarBoard Link EZ2 How to use 3.2 Electronic Pen Input and Finger Input You can select the following input methods for use with StarBoard Link EZ2. Input Method Input Condition When the projection area is touched with the electronic pen, input switches to electronic pen input.

  • Page 39: Switching Input Methods (Mac)

    StarBoard Link EZ2 How to use [2] Select the input method you want to use from "Input method", and press the "OK" button. 3.2.2 Switching Input Methods (Mac) [1] Launch "Go" → "Applications" " " " " " " →...

  • Page 40: How To User The Electronic Pen

    StarBoard Link EZ2 How to use 3.3 How to User the Electronic Pen This section gives a basic description of how to use the electronic pen (option). 3.3.1 Inserting the Battery Perform the preparations for using the electronic pen. CAUTION Be sure to install batteries correctly.

  • Page 41: Using The Electronic Pen

    StarBoard Link EZ2 How to use 3.3.2 Using the Electronic Pen To use the electronic pen to draw characters or images, place the tip of the electronic pen on the projection area and then move the pen. When you release the tip of the electronic pen from the projection area, the writing is complete.

  • Page 42: Basic Operations Of The Electronic Pen

    StarBoard Link EZ2 How to use 3.3.3 Basic Operations of the Electronic Pen In the default settings of the electronic pen, the pen tip button is set to the left button of the mouse in Windows and the main button click in Mac. You can use the pen tip button to perform the following mouse operations while Windows or Mac is running.

  • Page 43: Start Method

    (5) Select "Start" → "All Programs" → "StarBoard Software", or double-click the StarBoard icon on the desktop. If the "No connection" icon in below appears on the Tasktray, it means that the StarBoard Link EZ2 is not connected. Make sure that the StarBoard Link EZ2 and the PC are properly connected. Connected No Connection If the StarBoard is properly connected, the icon changes to "Connected"...

  • Page 44: Start Method (Mac Version)

    (6) Select "MENU" on the StarBoard Software toolbar → "Settings" → "StarBoard" → "Check Connection," and then check the connection. If the "StarBoard is not connected" message appears, StarBoard Software has not detected the StarBoard Link EZ2. Check whether the StarBoard Link EZ2 and PC are connected properly. Connected No Connection If they are connected properly, the "StarBoard is connected"...
  • Page 45 StarBoard Link EZ2 How to use (7) Start "Go" → "Applications" → "Lsadrv" → "LsCamWiz," and then adjust the sensor in accordance with the procedure on page 2-10. If the positions of the pen tip and cursor are out of alignment, select "MENU" on the StarBoard Software toolbar →...

  • Page 46: Appendix

    StarBoard Link EZ2 Appendix 4. Appendix 4.1 Troubleshooting Before assuming the product is broken, be sure to check adjustments, proper handling procedures, the possibility of faulty cable connections, etc. Recognition-Related Problems Problem What to check What to do Is the USB cable connected to the Connect the USB cable to the PC.
  • Page 47 StarBoard Link EZ2 Appendix Recognition-Related Problems Problem What to check What to do The controller must be reset Disconnect the USB cable and Touch Sensor Error and the system restarted. reconnect it. If this does not solve the (USB error) problem, restart the PC.
  • Page 48 StarBoard Link EZ2 Appendix Input-Related Problems Problem What to check What to do The electronic pen does This may be due to faulty Remove the batteries from the not work. contact of electronic pen electronic pen and re-install them. batteries.

  • Page 49: Regularly Auto Sensor Adjustment (For Windows)

    StarBoard Link EZ2 Appendix 4.2 Regularly Auto Sensor Adjustment (For Windows) While using StarBoard, auto sensor adjustment will execute regularly. To use StarBoard comfortably this function is recommended to use. You cannot use this Adjustment for Mac. NOTICE Using infrared and compact cameras, this product captures the image (shadow) of a pen or finger and detects the corresponding coordinate position.
  • Page 50 StarBoard Link EZ2 Appendix [2] Sensor adjusting screen will be displayed during auto adjustment. Do not touch the board surface until auto adjustment completed. [3] Following window will be displayed when sensor auto adjustment finished. Press “OK”. This is all of auto sensor adjustment.

  • Page 51: System Specifications

    StarBoard Link EZ2 Appendix 4.3 System Specifications Item Specification Model name StarBoard Link EZ2 Detection method Infrared image sensor system* Digitiser resolution 0.05mm Sampling rate Approx. 100 points/second when using (USB1.1 Full Speed) Interface USB 1.1 (cable length：6m) 60 – 77 inches, 87 – 90 inches (for 4:3 aspect ratio) Effective screen size 60 –...

  • Page 52: Proper Care And Cleaning

    StarBoard Link EZ2 Appendix 4.4 Proper Care and Cleaning Clean the StarBoard periodically so that you may use it for a long time to come. (1) Digitizer Cleaning ・When cleaning the digitizer, use a soft cloth dampened with a diluted neutral cleansing agent that does not contain a polishing compound.

  • Page 53: Product Warranty Policy

    StarBoard Link EZ2 Appendix 4.6 Product Warranty Policy 1. During the free warranty service period, if a malfunction occurs during normal use, the malfunction will be corrected without charge, according to the provisions of the warranty. Furthermore, if the customer registration card accompanying the warranty is not returned to our company, the customer information will not be registered;...
  • Page 54 StarBoard Link EZ2 Appendix (8) In the event of a malfunction in this product caused by the connection to this product of equipment other than the equipment specified by our company. (9) In the event that there is no abnormality in this product, but a defect in a part other than this product was detected or remedied.

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