WARNING Turn off the power of the Cintiq 15X in the area where prohibited to use. It may cause other electronic devices to malfunction. Do not use the Cintiq 15X in a facility control system that requires extremely high reliability. It may cause other electronic devices to malfunction or, other device may cause the Cintiq 15X to malfunction. HIGH VOLTAGE Do not open the Cintiq 15X It has the risk of electric shock. Only use the AC adaptor that came with your Interactive Pen Display.
Preface The Wacom® Cintiq™ 15X is an integrated LCD tablet designed for direct draw-on-screen interface with your computer. The Cintiq 15X Interactive Pen Display components include a Wacom tablet internally mounted behind a 15.0" diagonal TFT color LCD monitor, and Wacom’s UltraPen®. This manual describes how to install the Cintiq 15X Interactive Pen Display hardware and software. It also describes how to use the Interactive Pen Display and UltraPen.
Precautions on handling the Cintiq 15X ■ Do not lift up the Cintiq 15X by holding the stand. It may damage the open-close mechanism of the stand. When you lift up the Cintiq 15X, be sure to hold the main unit casing. ■ Do not put heavy articles on the Interactive Pen Display; this may damage the cover glass or stand. ■ Do not place heavy article on the Cintiq 15X cables. Near the cable connectors, do not apply heavy stress on the cables or do not repeat bending the cables. It may damage the Cintiq 15X.
Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Table of Contents Checking Packed Components 5 Installation 6 LCD Monitor Installation Wacom Tablet Software Installation for Windows and Macintosh Calibrating the Tablet Cintiq 15X Component Functions 10 Front View Rear View Mounting the Cintiq 15X onto a Mount Arm or Other Stand Caring For Your Cintiq 15X Using the UltraPen UltraPen Pen Type Settings in the Wacom Tablet Control Panel Replacing the Pen Tip Using the UltraPen 13 UltraPen Using a Pen Adjusting the LCD Monitor 15 Factory Presets,
Checking Packed Components In your package you will find the following items: Side Slit Fillers Cintiq 15X main unit AC Adaptor and Cable UltraPen with Pen Holder 1 2 USB Cable or RS-232C Cable* * User’s Manual Wacom Software CD Contains the Interactive Pen Display software and a Readme file (Windows/Macintosh) DVI-DVI Cable or DVI-RGB Cable*2 *1 For Cintiq 15X only. Do not use this for other devices. *2 One either cable is included. Please retain the package box for storage or transportation.
Installation LCD Monitor Installation First install the Cintiq 15X as a monitor. Do not connect the USB cable or serial data cable until instructed for the tablet software installation. ➀ Turn off your computer. IMPORTANT: Never connect or disconnect the DVI video cable or power cable while your computer or Interactive Pen Display is powered on. This can damage the LCD display or video card. ➁ Connect the DVI-to-DVI cable or DVI-RGB cable between the Cintiq 15X and your computer.
≈ Turn on the power switch of the Cintiq 15X. The power lamp will light green , and then turns orange. ∆ Turn on your computer to start your operating system. ➇ By looking at the Cintiq 15X display, configure the monitor settings for proper size and color resolution. (The recommended resolution is 1024 x 768. Other settings may give unsatisfactory results.
Customizing Your Cintiq 15X – The Basics Opening the Wacom Tablet Control Panel The Wacom Tablet Control Panel makes it easy to customize your Interactive Pen Display and UltraPen. To open the control panel: Windows: Click on the Windows Start button and choose Programs. From the Wacom Tablet group, choose the Wacom Tablet option. Macintosh: From the Apple menu, choose Control Panels and then Wacom Tablet.
Calibrating the Tablet You will need to calibrate the tablet in order to line up the screen cursor position with the position of the UltraPen on the Interactive Pen Display. This is required to adjust for parallax caused by the clear plastic overlay. After setting the tablet in its working position, follow the procedure below to calibrate the tablet. ➀ From the Wacom Tablet Control Panel, select the CALIBRATION tab.
Cintiq 15X Component Functions Front View MENU - E N ENTER STATUS POWER Power Switch Power Lamp Status Lamp Pen Holder ENTER Button + (plus) Button - (minus) Button MENU*1 Button Integrated Tablet and LCD Screen *2 Side Slit Filler Power Switch Turns the power to the Cintiq 15X on or off. Power Lamp Lights green when power has properly been supplied to the Cintiq 15X. Turns orange or flashes when your computer goes into power management mode and stops sending the video signal to the Cintiq 15X.
+ (plus) Button, - (minus) Button Press this button when you change the item or settings in MENU window. MENU Button Opens and closes the MENU window. Integrated Tablet and LCD Screen The LCD monitor and tablet sensor function* as an integrated input and output device. The LCD resolution is 1024 x 768 pixels at 16,777,216 colors. The tablet sensor reports coordinates, pressure, switch, and eraser information. The characteristics of the LCD may cause an inaccurate display of color tones.
Cintiq 15X Component Functions Using the side slit filler To attach the side slit filler: ➀ Adjust the botom of the side slit filler to the bottom of the side slit. ➁ Fill in the slit pressing the top of the side slit filler. ➁ ➀ To remove the side slit filler: Pull out the top of the side slit filler using a screwdriver. 12 UM-0251/C intiq AP.
Mounting the Cintiq 15X onto a Mount Arm or Other Stand The Cintiq 15X conforms to VESA FPMPM standard. You can dismantle the stand and mount the Cintiq 15X onto a VESA conformed mount arm or other stand. (Screw gap: 75 mm, Thread pitch: 0.7 mm ) ➀ Turn off your computer and the Cintiq 15X, and disconnect all cables from the Cintiq 15X. ➁ Place the Cintiq 15X on a flat table facing down. Be sure to spread a soft cloth between the table and Cintiq 15X front panel to protect the surface.
Using the UltraPen UltraPen Hold the UltraPen as you would a pencil. Make sure the side switch is in a convenient location where you can press it with your thumb or forefinger, but won’t accidentally press it while drawing. E raser S econd S ide S witch S ide S witch T ip S witch Pen Tip When the pen tip is within proximity (5 mm or 0.2 in) of the active area, the tablet reports: - The x, y coordinates of the pen tip. - The pressure applied to the pen tip. - Whether a side switch is on or off.
Using the UltraPen Using a Pen Pointing and Selecting Move the UltraPen above the Cintiq 15X Interactive Pen Display screen to position the screen cursor. The cursor instantly jumps to the new location (absolute positioning). Press the pen tip on the Interactive Pen Display screen to make a selection. NOTE: If the screen cursor is not aligned with the pen tip, you will need to calibrate the Interactive Pen Display.
Adjusting the LCD Monitor Factory Presets, Auto Adjust and User Settings Factory Presets: The Cintiq 15X is programmed with some prevailing display modes as defaults so that the Cintiq 15X can display the image with the bast quality based on the incoming signals for most cases.
Adjusting the LCD Monitor Menu Position Horizontal Position Moves the MENU window to one of nine positions. (Analog RGB only) Adjusts horizontal position of display. Vertical Position Reset (Analog RGB only) Adjusts vertical position of display. AUTO ADJUST resets the horizontal/vertical position, phase and pitch to the condition that the Auto Adjust did. RECALL resets the display to the factory default. Selecting the icon ' ' exits the Reset window without resetting anything.
Adjusting Pitch and Phase (analog RGB only) Some models of computer or graphics card may not allow the Auto Adjust to fully work when the Cintiq is first connected. If the display does not fit the LCD panel border or some part of text show blurred, adjust pitch and phase by following the below procedure. The resolution 1024 x 768 is recommended for the best effect. ➀ From the Wacom Tablet Control Panel, select the CALIBRATION tab.
Adjusting the LCD Monitor HINT (Windows only): You can also adjust Pitch and Phase in the display of closing the Windows. If the pitch is not calibrated, vertical moire appears in the darkened area. And if the phase is no calibrated, the darkened area riffles. Power Saving Cintiq 15X conforms to VESA and Energy Star power saving guidelines.
Caring For Your Cintiq 15X Cleaning Your Cintiq 15X To clean the Cintiq 15X casing, use a soft cloth with mild detergent (such as dish washing liquid) diluted with water. Do not use paint thinner, benzine, alcohol, or other organic solvents to clean the Cintiq 15X casing or pen. Do not use detergent to clean the cover glass. This may alter the surface friction and deteriorate the handwriting feel. To clean the cover glass of the Cintiq 15X, use a soft, dry cloth.
Troubleshooting for Display If you encounter problems with the Cintiq display, refer to the following tables. Your problem may be described here, and you can try the solution offered. For problems regarding tablet or pen, refer to the Troubleshooting chapter in the online Help that can be accessed from the Wacom Tablet control panes. Problem The message "OUT OF SCAN RANGE" appears.. ■ The message "NO INPUT SIGNAL" appears.. Hint The frequency of input signals do not match the Cintiq 15X.
Problem ■ ■ Display riffles. Display flickers Hint ■ ■ ■ Display is not clear. ■ ■ ■ Display is doubled or tripled. ■ ■ ■ ■ Display and CLCD panel are not lined-up. Display size is not correct. Display is dark. ■ ■ Display riffles or shows moire. Color is not even. White color doesn't show white. 22 UM-0251/C intiq AP.pm65 ■ ■ Adjust pitch and phase. ☞ P16, 18 Check if display adaptor or graphics card matches the Cintiq 15X specifications. Adjust the refresh rate of your computer.
Specifications General Specifications Physical dimensions (WxDxH): Weight: Main Unit input Voltage: Power consumption: Operating temp. & humidity: Storage temp. & humidity: 405x340x53mm (excluding the stand) 4.9kg (including the stand) DC18V 45W or less (DC18V) 5 to 35 deg. C, 80%RH (non condensing) -10 to 60deg. C, 90%RH (non condensing) (maximum storage humidity is 38% at 60 deg.C, and maximum storage temperature is 42 deg. C at 90% humidity) LCD Display Display: Screen size: Resolution (75Hz Max.
Tablet Reading technology: Active area: Resolution: Accuracy: Maximum reading height: Maximum report rate: Pressure levels Communication I/F Electromagnetic give and receive method 304.1 x 228.1mm 20 lpmm (0.05mm) max. +/-0.5mm, four corners ( 7 mm wide, 25 mm long from each corner of four "L" shaped areas) to be +/-1.0mm 5mm 205 points/sec. max (RS-232C), 100 points/sec.