Casio PJ Camera Software 1.2 User manual

PJ Camera Software 1.2
Multi PJ Camera System
Controller Software for Windows
User’s Guide
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Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Using This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Startup Modes and this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Precautions when Using the PJ Camera Software . . . . . . . . . 7
Chapter 1
PJ Camera Software Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Starting Up PJ Camera Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
PJ Camera Software Startup Modes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Starting Up PJ Camera Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
PJ Camera Software Modes and Basic Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Using PJ Camera Software Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Operation Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
PJ Camera Software Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Using the Guide Icon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Selecting a Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Using Projection Area Capture and Board Area Capture . . . . . . . 26
Projection Area Capture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Board Area Capture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Quitting PJ Camera Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Chapter 2
Using PJ Camera Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Using the PJ System Like an OHP Projector
(Document Camera Mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Document Camera Mode Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Projecting Images in the Document Camera Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Operations Available During Projection
in the Document Camera Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Scanning Images (Scanner Mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Scanner Mode Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Using Auto Scanning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Using Manual Scanning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

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Contents
Using Image Files Stored on the Computer’s Hard Disk in a
Presentation (PC Image Mode). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
PC Image Mode Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Using the Preview List. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Using Playlists. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Using Projection Area Capture and Board Area Capture . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Using Image Files Stored in PJ Camera Memory in a
Presentation (Camera Image Mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Camera Image Mode Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Using the Preview List. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Camera Image Mode Playlist Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Using Projection Area Capture and Board Area Capture . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Using PJ Camera Software with PowerPoint or
Other Presentation Software (Presentation Mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Entering the Presentation Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Presentation Mode Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Using Projection Area Capture and Board Area Capture . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Using Projection Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Zooming and Scrolling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Editing the Projected Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Viewing the Recorded Image of the Currently Projected Image . . . . . . . . 93
Displaying the Projected Image as a Monochrome Negative . . . . . . . . . . 93
Saving the Projected Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Viewing the Image Properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Projection Area Capture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Using Projection Area Capture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Board Area Capture. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Using Board Area Capture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105

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Contents
Chapter 3
Configuring PJ Camera Software Settings . . . . 109
PJ Camera Software Operating Environment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Operating Environment Dialog Box. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Configuring Operating Environment Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Operating Environment Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Operation Bar Properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Configuring Operation Bar Properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Chapter 4
Reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Menus and Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
[File] Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
[Edit] Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
[View] Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
[Camera] Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
[Tools] Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
[Image] Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
[Playlist] Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
[Help] Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Shortcut Menu Reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Document Camera Mode Shortcut Menu Commands . . . . . . . . . . 131
PC Image Mode and Scanner Mode Shortcut Menus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Camera Image Mode Shortcut Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Toolbar Button Reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Standard Toolbar Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Playlist Toolbar Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Function Keys and Shortcut Key Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Guide Icon Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Image File Properties Dialog Box Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
PJ Camera Software Folder
Structure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144

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Introduction
This User’s Guide describes how to use PJ Camera Software, which is special
controller software for the Multi PJ Camera System.

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Using This Manual
The contents of this manual are written assuming that you have read the “MULTI PJ
CAMERA/Multifunctional Camera System YC-430 User’s Guide” and have already set up the
Multi PJ Camera System.
Be sure to read the “MULTI PJ CAMERA/Multifunctional Camera System YC-430 User’s
Guide” before reading this manual.
zMost of the operations presented in this manual are performed using the menus and
toolbar. Some examples also include information about using keyboard shortcut keys.
zAs a general rule, operations using the shortcut menu that appears when you right-click
with the mouse are not included. For information about the shortcut menu, see “Chapter 4
Reference”.
■MULTI PJ Camera
The term “PJ Camera” in this manual refers to the camera unit of the Multi PJ Camera
System.
■Projection
PJ Camera Software is basically software for projecting images from a projector. Because of
this, the term “projection” is used in this manual to refer to operations that actually cause the
image to fill the computer screen (without actually projecting it).
PJ Camera Software has two startup modes: a Multi PJ startup mode and a Business
Document startup mode (“PJ Camera Software Startup Modes” page 13). The startup mode
you select determines the PJ Camera Software functions that are available to you.
zAll of the explanations in this manual apply when you start up PJ Camera Software in the
Multi PJ startup mode.
zOnly functions and explanations with next to their title apply when you start up PJ
Camera Software in the Business Document startup mode.
zDescriptions of items that explain particular differences between the Multi PJ and the
Business Document startup modes are presented as shown below.
Startup Modes and this Manual
z(Text describing difference)

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Precautions when Using the PJ
Camera Software
PJ Document Stage
zNever write on the document stage and take care to guard against scratching or otherwise
damaging it. Writing or other marks on the document stage can interfere with projection in
the Document Camera Mode and scanning in the Scanner Mode.
zExternal Light
Room illumination, sunlight, or light from some other source shining onto the document
stage during a Document Camera Mode or Scanner Mode image recording operation can
cause white out and other image abnormalities.
Document Camera Mode
The Multi PJ Camera System automatically monitors the status of the document stage in
order to optimize contour extraction and automatic image recording operations under a variety
of different conditions. Because of this, you should adjust the camera position whenever
recording conditions change or when you move the camera due to a mode change, etc.
■Automatic Image Recording
The automatic image recording function detects changes in brightness and contrast. Though
the Multi PJ Camera System can adapt to a wide range of conditions, automatic image
recording may not be possible under the following conditions.
zIn a room where there is insufficient lighting to detect contours
zIn a room where there are large fluctuations in the lighting level
zA document that is smaller than the specified size
In the above cases, use manual recording.
Tip
If the shutter releases even though there is nothing on the document stage, check the
following.
zIf the document stage is badly damaged, have it repaired.
zIf the document stage is badly scratched or soiled, clean it by wiping with a cloth
moistened with a weak solution of water and a mild neutral detergent. Wring all excess
water from the cloth before wiping.
zIf there has recently been a change in the camera recording conditions, perform camera
position adjustment.

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Precautions when Using the PJ Camera Software
■Contour Extraction
Contour extraction uses brightness contrast to extract the rectangular shapes in an image.
Though the Multi PJ Camera System can adapt to a wide range of conditions, certain types
of documents may not be compatible with automatic contour detection. The following are the
conditions that promote successful automatic contour detection.
zMake sure the room is lit sufficiently.
zTake care to make sure that the entire document is within the area of the document stage.
zMake sure the document is free of creases and curls, and is either rectangular or square.
zMake sure the document is free of creases and wrinkles.
zUse only documents that are within the stipulated range of sizes (from business card size
to A4 (210 ×297mm)(8.3 ×11.7inch)/Letter size).
zUse documents whose color provides sufficient contrast with the document stage color. Also,
the color surface of the table where the PJ Camera Stand is located should be a different
color from the document stage.
zPlace the PJ Camera Stand on a surface that does not reflect light.
zWhen placing a document onto the document stage, make sure the document is relatively
straight (tilted no more than about 30 degrees).
Tip
Check for the following if you experience occasional contour detection problems.
zIn the case of a color document, is there sufficient color contrast around the contours?
If not, use a setting that does not perform contour extraction.
zIs room lighting too dim to allow adequate contour contrast detection?
Increase the level of room lighting or use a setting that does not perform contour extraction.
zIs part of the document outside of the document stage area?
Re-position the document taking care to ensure that no part of the document extends past
the edges of the document stage. Make sure that the entire document is within the area of
the document stage.
zThe document is curled or bent.
Flatten the document so it forms a rectangle or square.
Tip
Check the following points if contour detection does not work at all.
zIs the document smaller than the specified size?
If it is, extraction cannot be performed.
zIs the entire document within the area of the document stage?
Position the document and ensure that no part of it extends off the sides of the document
stage.

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Precautions when Using the PJ Camera Software
Tip
Check the following points if you suddenly start to have problems with contour detection.
zHas there been a change in the conditions under which you are using the camera?
Perform camera position adjustment.
zHave you changed to a different type of document?
Check to make sure that the document contents conform to contour extraction requirements.
zIs an edge of the document running along a joint of the document stage?
Reposition the document so its edges do not run along any document stage joint.
zDoes the document position cover the cross mark of the document stage?
Position the document and ensure that it covers the cross mark on the document stage.
zIs the document too small?
Use the “Small Document” setting.
Projection Area Capture
When capturing the image area, compose the image so the entire projection area fits within it.
Adjust the position of the projector to make sure that the projected image is rectangular or
square.
zThe PJ Camera Software corrects for distortion of the projection image. This can cause
written text or graphics in the combined Projection Area Capture image to appear somewhat
different from the original.
zFor best results, make sure to check for the following when composing an image for
Projection Area Capture.
• Make sure that the projection area is included within the image.
• Make sure that the projection area fills the entire image.
• Make sure that the center of the image is located within the projection area on the
whiteboard.
• Make sure that all of the projection area is on the whiteboard, and that it forms a
rectangular or square shape.
• Make sure there is sufficient contrast around the periphery of the projection area.
• Make sure there is no light from a fluorescent or incandescent light source shining into
the projection area.
zA slow shutter speed setting is used in order to produce high-resolution images. Avoid
shaking or moving the camera while recording images.

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Precautions when Using the PJ Camera Software
Board Area Capture
When capturing the board area, compose the image so the entire board area fits within it.
For best results, make sure to check for the following when composing an image for Board
Area Capture.
zMake sure that the whiteboard contour fits within the image.
zMake sure the whiteboard fills the entire image.
zMake sure that the center of the image is located within the whiteboard area.
zMake sure there is sufficient contrast around the periphery of the whiteboard.
zMake sure there is no light from a fluorescent or incandescent light source shining onto the
whiteboard.
zMake sure that the angle between the projector and the whiteboard is no greater than 30
degrees.
A slow shutter speed setting is used in order to produce high-resolution images. Avoid
shaking or moving the camera while recording images.
Scanner Mode
■Contour Extraction
See “Contour Extraction” on page 8 for details.
Scanner resolution is from approximately 250 dpi (at 10-megapixel resolution) to 160 dpi (at
4-megapixel resolution) at the center of the image if fully zoomed out.
PJ Camera Software Precautions
■USB Hub Connection
In rare cases, you may not be able to turn off the camera when it is connected to a USB
hub.
If this happens, do not use a USB hub.
■Recovering after your computer goes into standby
The camera may not operate correctly after you recover from a suspend/standby state on
your computer. After recovering from a suspend/standby state on your computer, press the PJ
Camera stand’s power button to turn power off and then back on again.