Panasonic Electronic Board UB-2815C, UB-2315C Operating Instructions

							Operating Instructions
With Installation Manual
(for qualified service personnel)
Electronic Board
Model No. UB-2815C
UB-2315C
•To assemble this unit, please refer to the Installation manual on page 39 through 47.
•Before operating this unit, please read these instructions completely and keep them carefully for future 
reference.
•This unit is designed for installation by a qualified servicing dealer.
Installation performed by non-authorized individuals could cause safety-related problems with the operation of 
this equipment.
For U.S.A. only: 
•To locate the closest authorized dealer in your area, please call 1-800-449-8989.
The unit in this picture is UB-2815C. 
						

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Thank you for purchasing the Panasonic Electronic Board.
For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully.
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•Markers (Black, Red, Blue)  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  1 each
•Eraser  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 1
•Power cord   .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 1
•Magnets  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 2Q’ty
•Software CD-ROM    .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 1
•Operating Instructions .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 1
•Warranty card
*1  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 1
*1For U.S.A. models only.
Note
•UB-2815C is a wide-size model.
UB-2315C is a standard-size model.
•These operating instructions are based on the UB-2815C.
For your future reference
Date of purchase:  _________________________ Serial number:  ____________________________
Dealer’s name and address:  ______________________________________________________________
Attach your sales receipt here
Things you should keep a record of
Accessories
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Warning about saving data
When the system storage device or any of its optional storage device is adversely effected by operational 
errors, static electricity, electrical noise, vibration, dust or when the power has been cut off due to malfunction, 
repair or inadvertently, the memory contents may be lost or changed. Before operating the system, make a 
point of reading the precautionary notes in the Operating Instructions and the help information, and observe 
them during operation.
Please observe carefully the following precaution:
•Make absolutely sure that all important data is saved by back-up or the original is saved.
The manufacturer hereby declares that it cannot be held accountable for any loss or change in any data 
stored on floppy disks, hard disks, optical disks, or other memory devices. 
						

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Note:This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to 
part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful 
interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, 
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction 
manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential 
area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at 
his own expense.
•Microsoft and Windows are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United 
States and/or other countries.
•IBM and AT are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation in the United States, other countries, 
or both.
•Pentium is a trademark or registered trademark of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and 
other countries.
•Adobe, Acrobat, Acrobat Reader and Reader are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems 
Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries.
•SD Logo is a trademark.
•This software is based in part of the work of the IndependentJPEG Group.
•This software is based on the “libtiff” which has the following copyrights:
Copyright (C) 1988–1997 Sam Leffler
Copyright (C) 1991–1997 Silicon Graphics, Inc.
•All trademarks referred to in this manual are property of their respective companies.
The information given in this Operating Instructions is subject to change without notice. FCC Warning:To assure continued FCC compliance, the user must use only the provided power supply cord. 
Also, any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment would void the user’s authority 
to operate this device.
Federal Communications Commission Requirements
(For United States only) 
						

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The UB-2815C / 2315C is an electronic board equipped with a color scanner, allowing posters, graphs, charts etc., 
to be attached with magnets and copied as data or printed onto paper. It is possible to output scanned documents or 
hand-written text/diagrams as follows:
■Storing on a USB Flash Memory Device
Allows scanned documents or hand-written text/diagrams to be stored onto a USB flash memory device.*1
*1Not all USB flash memory devices are compatible with this unit.
■Storing on an SD Memory Card
Allows scanned documents or hand-written text/diagrams to be stored onto an SD memory card.*2
*2Not all SD memory cards are compatible with this unit.
■Printing with an External Printer
Allows scanned documents or hand-written text/diagrams to be printed on an external printer via USB cable.
■Computer Interfacing
“Panasonic Document Management System (hereafter referred to as Panasonic-DMS)” is a TWAIN driver 
compatible software which allows you to scan documents or hand-written text/diagrams and store them directly onto 
a computer. Panasonic-DMS also has several features including one of which, that allows you to manage and 
organize scanned images efficiently and with ease.
For more information on Panasonic-DMS, refer to the Document Management System Operating Instructions 
included in the CD-ROM.
Note
•For information regarding available USB flash memory devices, SD memory cards, and printers, refer to the 
following site:
http://panasonic.co.jp/pcc/products/en/eboard/ub-2815c_info.htm
Features 
						

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Before You Start
Using
Help
Installation
For Your Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Part Names and Functions  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
•Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Scanning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
•Storing images on a USB flash memory device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
•Storing images on an SD memory card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
•Printing with an external printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Moving the Electronic Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Rotating the Whiteboard  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Setting the Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
•Setting for scanning time display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
•File format set-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
•Setting for Full Size Scanning (UB-2815C only)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
•Setting the current time  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
•Testing the Printer  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Computer Interfacing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
•System Requirements  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
•Contents of CD-ROM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
•Installing Drivers / Panaboard Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
•Installing the Panasonic-DMS Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
•Removing Drivers / Panaboard Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
•Removing the Panasonic-DMS Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
•Scanning with the Panasonic-DMS  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
•Panaboard Operation Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Daily Care and Maintenance  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
•Cleaning the Whiteboard and the Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
•Caring for the Eraser  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
•Cleaning the White Balance Area  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
•Cleaning the Scanner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
•Replacing the Battery for the unit clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
•Error Codes  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
•Separately Available Items. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Installation Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Before You Start
Using
Help
Installation
Page
Table of Contents 
						

							For Your Safety
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To prevent severe injury and loss of life, read this 
section carefully before using the unit to ensure proper 
and safe operation of your unit.
The following graphic symbols are used in this 
Operating Instructions manual.
Power and Ground Connection
The power source voltage of this unit is 
listed on the nameplate. Only plug the unit 
into an AC outlet with the proper voltage.
If you use a cord with an unspecified current 
rating, the unit or plug may emit smoke or 
become hot to the touch.
When you operate this product, the power 
outlet should be near the product and easily 
accessible.To ensure safe operation the power cord 
supplied must be inserted into a standard 
three-prong AC outlet which is effectively 
grounded (earthed) through the normal 
wiring.
The fact that the equipment operates 
satisfactorily does not imply that the power 
point is grounded (earthed) and that the 
installation is completely safe. For your 
safety, if in any doubt about the effective 
grounding (earthing) of the power point, 
consult a qualified electrician.
If the plug cannot be inserted into the AC 
outlet, contact a licensed electrician to 
replace the AC outlet with a properly 
grounded (earthed) one.
Do not defeat the grounding (earthing) plug 
(ex. do not use a conversion plug).
Plug the power cord firmly into an AC outlet. 
Otherwise, it can cause fire or electric 
shock.
Do not pull, bend, rest objects on, or chafe 
the power cord and plug. Damage to the 
power cord or plug can cause fire or electric 
shock.
Do not attempt to repair the power cord or 
plug. If the power cord or plug is damaged or 
frayed, contact an authorized service 
representative for a replacement.
Ensure that the plug connection is free of 
dust. In a damp environment, a 
contaminated connector can draw a 
significant amount of current that can 
generate heat and eventually cause fire if 
left unattended over an extended period of 
time.
Never touch the plug with wet hands. 
Danger of electric shock exists.
For Your Safety
CLASS 1 LED PRODUCT
Denotes a potential 
hazard that could 
result in serious 
injury or death.
Denotes hazards 
that could result in 
minor injury or 
damage to the unit.
These symbols are used to 
alert operators to a specific 
operating procedure that must 
not be performed.
These symbols are used to 
alert operators to a specific 
operating procedure that must 
be emphasized in order to 
operate the unit safely.
WARNING
CAUTION
WARNING 
						

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7
Before You StartStop operation immediately if your unit emits 
smoke, excessive heat, abnormal smell or 
unusual noise. These conditions can cause 
fire or electric shock. Immediately turn the 
unit off and unplug the power cord, and 
contact your dealer for service.
When disconnecting the unit, grasp the plug 
instead of the cord. Pulling on a cord forcibly 
can damage it and cause fire or electric 
shock.
The unit should be used only with the power 
cord that is supplied by the manufacturer.
Installation and Relocation
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not 
expose this unit to rain or any type of 
moisture.
Operating Safeguards
If metal fragments or water gets into the unit, 
turn the unit off and unplug the unit 
immediately. Contact your dealer for service. 
Operating the contaminated unit can cause 
fire or electric shock.
Never open or remove unit covers that are 
screwed with screws unless specifically 
instructed in the “Operating Instructions”. A 
high-voltage component can cause electric 
shock.
Do not alter the unit or modify any parts. 
Alteration or modification can cause fire or 
electric shock.
CHOKING HAZARD
Keep the marker’s cap, battery, SD memory 
card or USB flash memory device out of 
reach of children to prevent chocking.
Battery
Use only the specified type of battery. Using 
the incorrect type of battery can result in 
overheating/burning or leakage of battery 
acid.
Make sure that the battery is installed with 
the correct polarity as indicated on the 
battery holder. Incorrectly installed batteries 
may burst or leak, resulting in injuries.
Batteries that seem worn down or damaged 
should not be used. Using worn down or 
damaged batteries may result in leaking.
Do not charge, short, heat, break or throw in 
a fire, as it may result in the battery leaking, 
generating heat, or bursting.
When disposing of the battery, cover the 
battery contacts with insulation (ex. tape). 
Direct contact with other batteries may result 
in leaking, fire, or explosion.
Do not solder the battery, as it may result in 
the battery leaking, generating heat, or 
bursting.  
						

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Power
When the unit is not used over an extended 
period of time, switch it Off and unplug it. If 
an unused unit is left connected to a power 
source for a long period, degraded insulation 
may cause electric shock, current leakage or 
fire.
Installation and Relocation
Do not position the unit in a location where it 
is unstable.
Do not place the unit in a hot humid or dusty 
environment.
Prolonged exposure to these adverse 
conditions may cause fire or electric shock.
When moving the unit, be sure to unplug the 
power cord from the AC outlet. If the unit is 
moved with the power cord attached, it can 
cause damage to the cord which could result 
in fire or electric shock.
Do not install the unit except by a qualified 
service personnel.
After installing or moving the unit, lock the 
casters and set the fall-prevention extension 
legs.
Move this unit with two persons. Otherwise, 
this unit may fall down and cause injury.Make sure that the scanner is properly 
supported when moving this unit. Otherwise, 
the scanner may move/swing and cause 
injuries. 
Operating Safeguards
If the unit is fallen down or damaged, turn 
the unit off and unplug the power cord. 
Otherwise, it may cause fire or electric 
shock.
Do not put drinks, other liquids or heavy 
items on the tray or whiteboard. Accidental 
spillage of liquid into the unit may cause 
severe damage. If this occurs, turn the unit 
off, unplug the power cord and contact your 
dealer for service.
Do not lean against the whiteboard or on the 
tray.
Rotate the whiteboard carefully and slowly. 
Otherwise, a finger can get caught or the 
whiteboard may strike the person resulting 
in injury.
When rotating or fastening the whiteboard, 
be careful not to get your fingers caught 
between the whiteboard and the stoppers as 
this may result in injury.
After rotating the whiteboard, make sure that 
it is correctly fastened with the board 
stoppers. Otherwise, the whiteboard may 
turn unexpectedly, resulting in injury.
Do not touch the scanner while it is moving, 
as this may result in injury.
Do not stare directly into the light emitted 
from the scanner, as the it may be harmful to 
the eyes.
Battery
When the unit is not used over an extended 
period of time, take the batteries out of the 
unit. Otherwise, the batteries may leak. Do 
not use the leaked batteries.
CAUTION
Locking the casters
(Push this side)
Push to lock 
						

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Before You Start
This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin 
mains plug for your safety and convenience.
A 5 amp. fuse is fitted in this plug. Should the fuse need 
to be replaced please ensure that the replacement fuse 
has a rating of 5 amps. and that it is approved by ASTA 
or BSI to BS1362. Check for the ASTA mark   or the 
BSI mark   on the body of the fuse. If the plug 
contains a removable fuse cover you must ensure that it 
is refitted when the fuse is replaced. If you lose the fuse 
cover the plug must not be used until a replacement 
cover is obtained. A replacement fuse cover can be 
purchased from your local Panasonic Dealer.
If the fitted moulded plug is unsuitable for the socket 
outlet in your home then the fuse should be removed 
and the plug cut off and disposed of safely.
There is a danger of severe electrical shock if the cut off 
plug is inserted into any 13 amp. socket.
If a new plug is to be fitted please observe the wiring 
code as shown below. If in any doubt please consult a 
qualified electrician.
WARNING:This appliance must be earthed.
IMPORTANT:The wires in this mains lead are coloured 
in accordance with the following code.
Green-and-Yellow: Earth
Blue: Neutral
Brown: Live
As the colours of the wire in the mains lead of this 
appliance may not correspond with the coloured 
markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed 
as follows.
The wire which is coloured Green-and-Yellow must be 
connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked 
with the letter E or by the Earth symbol   or coloured 
Green or Green-and-Yellow.
The wire which is coloured Blue must be connected to 
the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter N 
or coloured Black.
The wire which is coloured Brown must be connected to 
the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter L 
or coloured Red.
How to replace the fuse: 
Open the fuse 
compartment with a 
screwdriver and replace 
the fuse.
Safety Information
(For United Kingdom only) 
						

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Precautions
Installation•Do not install the unit where it may be exposed to direct sunlight, near heating equipment, or 
near air-conditioning vents as this may cause discoloration of the whiteboard. 
•Do not install the unit in strong sunlight or strong lighting. Proper copying may become 
impossible.
•Do not install the unit in locations where the temperature may change suddenly as this may 
disable the unit’s ability to make copies.
Whiteboard•Make thick and dark lines inside the scannable 
area. Note that any writing inside the shaded area 
(on right) cannot be scanned.
•Do not allow writing to remain on the whiteboard for 
an extended period of time as it will become harder 
to erase.
•Do not erase with an overly dirty eraser (see page 
29).
•Periodically wipe the whiteboard gently with a water-dampened cloth that has been 
thoroughly wrung. (See page 29.)
•Use magnets that are less than 7 mm (
9/32 ) in height when attaching documents to the 
whiteboard. Otherwise, the magnet may interfere when scanning the document.
•When scanning, the shadow of a magnet may appear on images, blocking text or certain 
parts of a document/diagram. 
Markers and 
Eraser•Use only the included or designated markers and eraser. (See page 38.) Use of accessories 
other than those included or designated (such as oil-based markers) may damage the 
whiteboard or result in hard-to-erase markings.
•Store markers horizontally as vertical storage may stop the ink from coming out.
Scanner•Do not place hands on the top rail of this unit, as it may result in problems when scanning.
•Do not place objects other than markers or erasers on the tray, as it may result in problems 
when scanning.
•Keep both sides of the white balance area clear of objects or blemishes, if not, images will 
not be scanned properly.
Power Switch•When turn the power switch on after turning off, wait 2 seconds or more.
Power Cord•When moving the unit, disconnect the power cord on both ends and coil it for transportation 
to prevent it from being damaged if stepped on or if it catches on something.
USB•Do not connect a USB flash memory device to “USB Connector-A for Printer”.
•Do not connect an external printer to “USB Connector-A for USB Flash Memory Device”.
•The use of a USB hub is not recommended. We cannot guarantee that the unit will work 
properly.
•Use a shielded USB cable that is certified as logo by USB-IF.
•Do not connect two or more Panasonic electronic boards to a computer. It may cause the 
computer operation to become unstable.
Approx. 20 mm (25/32) Approx. 20 mm (
25/32)
Approx. 
20 mm 
(
25/32)
Approx. 
20 mm 
(
25/32)
Scannable
area