FILCO Majestouch Xacro M3A Series 70JP/67US User Manual

Majestouch Xacro
M3A Series
70JP/67US
User manual
Thank you for purchasing this DIATEC product. Please read and understand all instructions before using the keyboard.

◆GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFE USE

[Use of a keyboard for long periods]
Using a keyboard may be linked to serious injuries or disorders. When using a computer for long periods, you may experience occasional discomfort in your hands, arms, neck, shoulders, or other parts of your body. If you experience symptoms such as persistent or recurring discomfort, pain, throbbing, aching, tingling, numbness or stiffness on muscles, please stop using the product immediately. These symptoms may occur when you are not working at your computer. We strongly recommend regular rest breaks during use. Please refrain from using a keyboard when you feel sick. If you suffer any of the above symptoms we recommend that you seek professional medical advice.

[Handling a keyboard]
When you are using a keyboard, dropping or any other kinds of activities may lead to accidents. Place a keyboard on a secure, flat surface when in use. The Keyboard is an electrical device that contains circuits and transformers.
Please do not expose the keyboard to water or any other liquid.

[Do not disassemble]
Do not disassemble your personal computer or any other peripherals related to your personal computer device to avoid getting an electrical shock or other risks to your body. Unauthorized repair, conversion or disassembly of a product, or removal of the maintenance label on a product may invalidate your warranty.
Do not use this product for equipment that requires an extremely high level of safety, such as atomic control, aircraft flight control, air traffic control, mass transportation operation control, life support, and weapons launch control. In addition, never use this product in applications where safety cannot be ensured or where there is a serious risk to life or body directly.

◆ System working environment

PC : PC with USB2.0 port
OS : Windows XP Service Pack 2, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8 / 8.1, Windows 10, Windows 11

◆Product Features

[A 65% programmable keyboard that supports both hardware and software Macros]
The hardware Macro function makes it easy to change key layout and set key programs. Using the dedicated Macro setting software “FILCO Assist”, more complex Macro settings and text registration can be made on the PC. The settings made by the software can be saved as a profile on the PC and can be shared.

[You can switch layers to make a single high-specification keyboard with 4-in-1 functions!]
Although it is a space-saving keyboard, it can be used for typing just like a full keyboard by pressing the Fn key together. In addition, four profiles can be registered to a single keyboard, and they can be switched easily. In addition to the basic QWERTY keyboard, the DIP switch can be used to switch between Dvorak (Xacro M3A 67US), Colemak (Xacro M3A 67US), Workman (Xacro M3A 70JP), Colemak (Xacro M3A 70JP), and Mac keyboards.

[Easy customization of keys with DIP switch]
Even without Macro settings, the basic layout can be easily customized by DIP switch operation.

[PBT keycaps are used]
The keycap is made of PBT (polybutylene terephthalate) resin, which has excellent wear resistance and electrical characteristics.

◆ Parts and Accessories

◆ Layout Diagram

Normal Layout Diagram
Xacro M3A 67US

Layout diagram of simultaneously pressing Fn key (Fn Layer)
Xacro M3A 67US

Layout diagram of simultaneously pressing Fn+Alt keys (Fn+Alt Layer)
Xacro M3A 67US

◆ How to switch between layers

When you switch layers, the color of LED4 will change.

• LED white → Layer 1 (Basic Layer)
• LED blue → Layer 2
• LED green → Layer 3
• LED purple → Layer 4

◆ Lock the Windows key

When the Windows key lock is turned on, LED3 will light up blue.

• If you use “WinLock+” of “FILCO Assist”, you can lock keys other than the Windows key together.

◆ Other key presses

• Press and hold Fn + Ctrl for 1 second → Hardware Macro setting mode
• When in hardware Macro setting mode, press and hold Fn + Ctrl for 1 second → Release hardware Macro setting mode.
• Fn + Left Shift + [1] or [2] or [3] or [4] → Clear Macro for each layer

◆ DIP switch settings

The assigned functions and settings can be changed by turning the DIP switches on the back of the main unit on and off. When operating the DIP switches, be sure to do so while the unit is not connected to a PC. Failure to do so may result in malfunction!

● Change to a special layout by combining DIP① and DIP②

• If you use the above settings, this layout will be applied to all layers.

• Some of the key layouts are arranged by us, so please change the key layout as you like.

• For details of the arrangement, please check our website.

  • Customization by combination of DIP③ and DIP④

• Customization by combination of DIP⑤ and DIP⑥

• DIP⑦～⑫ Settings

| US ASCII arrangement (Xacro M3A US)
---|---
DIP⑦| Swap Esc key with [` ~] keys
DIP⑧| Changes CapsLock key and left Ctrl key
DIP⑨| Changes CapsLock key to Fn key
DIP⑩| Turn on the mouse stop mode (mouse mode is OFF), and Fn + E/S/D/F become cursor keys
DIP⑪| Enable hardware Macro setting mode
DIP⑫| Restore factory settings

About Macro settings

The Majestouch Xacro allows you to set Macros for M1~M3 keys on Layer 1 (Basic layer), and all keys except for the DIP switch-swapped keys on layer 2 to 4, and the left shift key.

Keys that can be set as Macros
Xacro M3A 67US

• Hardware Macro setting procedure

1.  Turn on the DIP⑪ on the back side, and then connect it to the PC.
2. Select a layer by pressing Fn + Alt + [1] or [2] or [3] or [4]. (LED4 White, Blue, Green, Purple)

• In Layer 1, you can only set Macros for M1 to M3 keys. 3. Press and hold Fn + Ctrl for one second to enter the hardware Macro setting mode. (LED4 will light up red) 4. Press the target key for which you want to register a Macro. (LED4 flashes yellow) 5. Enter the contents of the Macro. (LED4 flashes red, LED3 lights up blue at the time of input) 6. Press Fn + Alt to confirm the content. (LED4 flashes green) 7. Repeat 3 to 5. 8. Press and hold Fn + Ctrl for 1 second to exit the hardware Macro setting mode. → Return to normal mode.

• If any key is not pressed for about 15 seconds during 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8, the system will return to normal mode.

  • Set the keystroke interval
  • Stroke interval 5ms … Fn + T
  • Stroke interval 10ms … Fn + Y
  • Stroke interval 25ms … Fn + U

Notes

• Macro contents can be registered up to 32 strokes. (This includes keystroke interval registration.)
• If the keystroke interval is not set, the keystroke interval will be programmed at 15 ms.
• Hardware Macro settings are not available when the dedicated software “FILCO Assist” is running.

◆ How to delete Macro

1. Enter the hardware Macro setting mode by pressing and holding Fn + Ctrl for 1 second. (LED4 lights up in red)
2. Press the key you want to delete the Macro once.
3. The Macro deletion is complete when LED4 flashes red and then green three times.
4. After the Macro deletion is completed, the unit will return to the hardware Macro setting mode. (LED4 lights up in red)
5. Exit the hardware Macro setting mode by pressing and holding Fn + Ctrl for one second. → Return to normal mode.

• If any key is not pressed for about 15 seconds at the time of 2, 4, or 5, it will return to normal mode.

  • To initialize a layer (how to delete Macros for each layer)
  1. Press and hold Fn + Left Shift + [1] or [2] or [3] or [4] for 2 seconds.
  2. The LED corresponding to the layer will blink 4 times at 0.5 second intervals. → The data deletion is completed.
  3. It will return to the original layer.
  • Keyboard Initialization Procedure (Reset to Factory Default)
  1. Unplug the USB cable (disconnect the PC) and turn on the DIP⑫.
  2. Plug in the USB cable (connect to PC) After all LEDs light up, LED4 flashes red for 3 seconds.
  3. LED4 will light up blue.
  4. After about 20 seconds, LED4 will light up green.
  5. Unplug the USB cable again (disconnect from the PC), turn off the DIP⑫, and insert the USB cable (connect to the PC) to complete the keyboard initialization.

Software Macro Registration

The Majestouch Xacro series can be used with the dedicated software “FILCO Assist” for software Macro registration.
With “FILCO Assist”, you can create Macros and register text while checking on the PC monitor, and create original profiles by simply dragging and dropping them. This easy-to-use software allows you to check the status of your keyboard at a glance.
For detailed instructions on how to use “FILCO Assist”, please visit [https://www.diatec.co.jp/filcoassist/].

About Hardware Macros and Software Macros

Software can be used to overwrite Macros later on in a profile set up with hardware Macros, or to overwrite hardware Macros later on in a profile set up with software Macros. Even when the profile is exported by software, the data rewritten by the hardware Macro will not be reflected.
Also, if a hardware Macro overwrites a profile created with the software, the profile name will be changed to ‘ghost’ and displayed because it will be recognized as a different profile in the software.

About firmware and software updates

Firmware and software updates may be provided to make the keyboard more comfortable to use. Please follow the instructions to download and update the latest information on the following website.
Firmware update information https://www.diatec.co.jp/support/
Software update information https://www.diatec.co.jp/filcoassist/

• Firmware update can only be performed on a Windows PC. Be sure to connect to a Windows PC to update.
• “FILCO Assist” is only compatible with Windows OS. Please be aware of this in advance.

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References

• サポート情報 | ダイヤテック株式会社

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