Casio YC-430 User Manual

PJ Camera Software 1.2Multi PJ Camera SystemController Software for WindowsUser’s GuideBe sure to keep all user documentation handy for future referen

10Precautions when Using the PJ Camera SoftwareBoard Area CaptureWhen capturing the board area, compose the image so the entire board area fits within

100Projection Area CaptureProjection Area Capture RequirementsThe following are the requirements in each mode when performing the procedure under “Per

101Projection Area Capture2. Point the PJ Camera at the whiteboard.3. While watching the PJ Camera’s monitor screen, use the camera’s zoom buttons to

102Projection Area Capture4. After the image is composed the way you want, click the [Shutter] button on the Projection Area Capture dialog box.z This

103Projection Area CaptureThe following are the operations you can perform while the monitor screen image is on the Projection Area Capture dialog box

104Projection Area Capture2. Click the [White Balance Mode] down arrow button, and then select “Manual” on the menu that appears.z This displays the d

105Board Area CaptureBoard Area Capture extracts the entire whiteboard area, including the projected image as well as handwritten text and graphics bo

106Board Area Capture2. Point the PJ Camera at the whiteboard.Image projection areaRecording area

107Board Area Capture3. While watching the PJ Camera’s monitor screen, use the camera’s zoom buttons to compose the image.z Zoom the image until the p

108Board Area CapturePreview Dialog Box OperationsThe following explains the manual operations you can perform on the preview dialog box that appears

109Chapter 3 Configuring PJ Camera Software SettingsThis chapter explains how to configure PJ Camera Software operating environment settings and opera

11Precautions when Using the PJ Camera Software Administrator Privileges Required Note the following precautions when there are multiple users logged

110PJ Camera Software Operating EnvironmentThis section explains how to configure PJ Camera Software operating environment settings.The operating envi

111PJ Camera Software Operating EnvironmentUse the following procedure to configure PJ Camera Software operating environment settings.1. Select [Opera

112PJ Camera Software Operating EnvironmentThis section provides detailed explanations of all of the settings that are possible on the operating envir

113PJ Camera Software Operating Environment Background ColorThis setting specifies the fill color of the area around a recorded whiteboard image, and

114PJ Camera Software Operating Environment [Display Startup Dialog Box] buttonClick this button to display the Startup Mode dialog box whenever PJ C

115PJ Camera Software Operating Environment[Document Camera] Tab Operation ModeUse this setting to select either [Auto] or [Manual] for the Projecti

116PJ Camera Software Operating Environment Project Monitor ImageThis setting controls whether or not the rough (monitor) image should be projected d

117PJ Camera Software Operating Environment Monitor ImageThis setting specifies the display size of the monitor image (page 31) displayed in the Docu

118PJ Camera Software Operating Environment[Image] Tab Auto Trapezoid CorrectionUse this setting to turn auto trapezoid correction (page 58) during p

119PJ Camera Software Operating Environment[Scanner] Tab Operation ModeUse this setting to select either [Auto] or [Manual] for the Scanner Mode.[Aut

12Chapter 1 PJ Camera Software OverviewPJ Camera Software is controller software for the Multi PJ Camera System. You can use it with a projector to pr

120PJ Camera Software Operating Environment Default RotationUse this setting to specify the default direction for auto rotation during image file rec

121Operation Bar PropertiesYou can configure operation bar properties and specify its display location and other attributes.Use the following procedur

122Operation Bar PropertiesOperation Bar PropertiesThe following explains the operation bar properties that appear on the dialog box. PositionYou can

123Operation Bar Properties Auto HideUse this setting to turn the operation bar auto hide feature on or off.Configuring This SettingSelect the check

124Chapter 4 ReferenceThis chapter provides lists of all the PJ Camera Software menus, toolbar buttons, shortcut menu commands, and error messages.

125Menus and CommandsThis section describes all of the menus that appear on the PJ Camera Software menu bar, and their commands.[File] MenuCommand Des

126Menus and Commands[Edit] menu commands can be used while the thumbnail of an image is selected in the preview image area or playlist area of the PC

127Menus and Commands[View] MenuCommand DescriptionFull Screen/Full Screen OffSelecting this command while projection is not being performed starts pr

128Menus and Commands[Camera] menu commands can be used in the Document Camera Mode. Some of the commands on this menu are also available in the Scann

129Menus and Commands[Tools] MenuCommand DescriptionOperating EnvironmentThis command displays a dialog box for configuring PJ Camera Software operati

13Starting Up PJ Camera SoftwarePJ Camera Software has two startup modes: a Multi PJ startup mode and a Business Document startup mode. The startup mo

130Menus and CommandsThe [Playlist] menu contains commands related to the playlist area of the PC Image Mode, Camera Image Mode, and Scanner Mode wind

131Shortcut Menu ReferenceThe contents of the shortcut menu that appears when you right-click with the mouse depends on the type of operation you are

132Shortcut Menu ReferenceDuring Image Projection∗ PC Image Mode onlyPC Image Mode and Scanner Mode Shortcut MenusShortcut Menu Command Corresponding

133Shortcut Menu ReferenceNo Projection (Preview List Area Display)Shortcut Menu Command Corresponding Main Menu CommandAdd To Playlist [Playlist]  [

134Shortcut Menu ReferenceDuring Image ProjectionCamera Image Mode Shortcut MenusShortcut Menu Command Corresponding Main Menu CommandForward [View]

135Shortcut Menu ReferenceNo Projection (Preview List Area Display)Shortcut Menu Command Corresponding Main Menu CommandAdd To Playlist [Playlist]  [

136Toolbar Button Reference Multi PJ Startup Mode Toolbar Buttons∗1 This button depends on the currently selected mode. In the Document Camera Mode,

137Toolbar Button ReferenceThe following shows toolbar button functions while a playlist is displayed.Playlist Toolbar ButtonsNew Playlist SaveDelete

138Function Keys and Shortcut Key OperationsThe following lists the function key and shortcut key operations supported by PJ Camera Software.This key

139Function Keys and Shortcut Key Operationsz Note that the function key and shortcut key operations described above are disabled in the Presentation

14Starting Up PJ Camera SoftwareYou can use any one of three methods to start up PJ Camera Software.z Start up by turning on the PJ Camera Standz Star

140Image File Properties Dialog Box ContentsThe image file properties dialog box can be displayed for the following types of image files.z An image fi

141Image File Properties Dialog Box Contents Recording ModeIf the image was recorded using the PJ Camera, this item shows the PJ camera recording mod

142PJ Camera Software Folder StructureThis section explains the folder structure that is used to store the various folders that are created for PJ Cam

143PJ Camera Software Folder Structurez Using the [File Storage Location] setting on the [Common] tab of the operating environment dialog box to chang

144Error MessagesIf an error message appears, click the [OK] button to close the dialog box and then take the steps necessary to eliminate the cause o

145Error Messages Other Error Messagesz Explanations for other error messages can be found in PJ Camera Software help (English).Error Message Cause a

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15Starting Up PJ Camera Software To start up PJ Camera Software from the Windows [Start] menu 1. Start up the computer (which already has PJ Camera S

16PJ Camera Software Modes and Basic OperationsThis section explains the five modes you can access using PJ Camera Software, and about the operation b

17PJ Camera Software Modes and Basic OperationsProject images from files stored on the PJ CameraCamera Image Mode In this mode, the screen shows a lis

18PJ Camera Software Modes and Basic OperationsIn some cases, you will not see a window or even a menu bar on your computer screen while PJ Camera Sof

19PJ Camera Software Modes and Basic OperationsExcept for when you are projecting images, the PJ Camera Software window (including the menu bar and to

2ContentsIntroduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Using This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

20PJ Camera Software Modes and Basic OperationsYou can configure the PJ Camera Software’s guide icon so it is always on top of all the windows on your

21PJ Camera Software Modes and Basic OperationsSpecifying the Guide Icon GraphicYou can use the following procedure to specify a JPG or BMP graphic fi

22PJ Camera Software Modes and Basic OperationsSpecifying a Transparent Color for the Guide IconUse the procedure below to make one of the colors of t

23PJ Camera Software Modes and Basic OperationsGuide Icon Operations To display the operation barClicking the guide icon displays the operation bar.

24PJ Camera Software Modes and Basic OperationsYou can select a PJ Camera Software mode using a menu or toolbar operation, or by performing a keyboard

25PJ Camera Software Modes and Basic Operations To select a mode using a toolbar operation1. If the PJ Camera Software window is not on your computer

26Using Projection Area Capture and Board Area CaptureProjection Area Capture and Board Area Capture let you use the PJ Camera to record an image bein

27Using Projection Area Capture and Board Area CaptureBoard Area Capture extracts the entire whiteboard area, including the projected image as well as

28Quitting PJ Camera Software To quit PJ Camera Software1. If the PJ Camera Software window is not on your computer screen, display the operation bar

29Chapter 2 Using PJ Camera SoftwareThis chapter explains what you can do in each of the PJ Camera Software modes, and provides details about each ope

3ContentsUsing Image Files Stored on the Computer’s Hard Disk in a Presentation (PC Image Mode). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

30Using the PJ System Like an OHP Projector (Document Camera Mode)With the Document Camera Mode, you can record and project images of documents and ob

31Using the PJ System Like an OHP Projector (Document Camera Mode)Document camera images and Rough (Monitor) ImagesWhen you place a document on the PJ

32Using the PJ System Like an OHP Projector (Document Camera Mode)What is contour extraction?Contour extraction is a process performed by PJ Camera So

33Using the PJ System Like an OHP Projector (Document Camera Mode)Document Camera Mode Image BufferingA copy of each document camera image you project

34Using the PJ System Like an OHP Projector (Document Camera Mode)This section details the steps you need to perform to project images while in the Do

35Using the PJ System Like an OHP Projector (Document Camera Mode)3. Place the document you want to project onto the PJ Camera Stand’s document stage.

36Using the PJ System Like an OHP Projector (Document Camera Mode)5. Repeat step 4 as many times as necessary to project all of the images you want.6.

37Using the PJ System Like an OHP Projector (Document Camera Mode) Adjusting the Camera PositionPerforming any one of the following operations causes

38Using the PJ System Like an OHP Projector (Document Camera Mode)Projecting Images Using ManualWith [Manual], you need to trigger the recording opera

39Using the PJ System Like an OHP Projector (Document Camera Mode)7. Select [Shutter] on the [Camera] menu.z This records the image and displays a rou

4ContentsChapter 3 Configuring PJ Camera Software Settings . . . . 109PJ Camera Software Operating Environment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110Oper

40Using the PJ System Like an OHP Projector (Document Camera Mode)9. To scroll back to a previously projected image, select [Back] on the [View] menu.

41Using the PJ System Like an OHP Projector (Document Camera Mode)Configuring Projection Object SettingsThe initial default PJ Camera Software setting

42Using the PJ System Like an OHP Projector (Document Camera Mode)Adjusting PJ Camera SettingsYou can perform the following PJ Camera Software steps t

43Using the PJ System Like an OHP Projector (Document Camera Mode)3. While watching the monitor screen image, configure the settings you want.z To cha

44Using the PJ System Like an OHP Projector (Document Camera Mode)This section explains the various different operations that you can perform during [

45Using the PJ System Like an OHP Projector (Document Camera Mode)Saving the Currently Projected ImageNormally, buffered document camera images are de

46Using the PJ System Like an OHP Projector (Document Camera Mode)3. You can leave the initial default folder and file name settings of the dialog box

47Scanning Images (Scanner Mode)The Scanner Mode makes it quick and easy to record images of a document or object placed on the PJ Camera Stand, and s

48Scanning Images (Scanner Mode) Scanner windowUse this window to trigger the scan operation that records the image of the document on the PJ Camera

49Scanning Images (Scanner Mode)Auto scanning automatically detects when a document placed onto the PJ Camera Stand stops moving, and records its imag

5IntroductionThis User’s Guide describes how to use PJ Camera Software, which is special controller software for the Multi PJ Camera System.

50Scanning Images (Scanner Mode)1. Select [Scanner] on the [File] menu or click on the toolbar.z If the dialog box for adjusting camera position app

51Scanning Images (Scanner Mode)4. You can also turn on white enhancement if you want.z The white enhancement setting enhances the white of the backgr

52Scanning Images (Scanner Mode)6. After confirming that the preview image of the previous image is no longer displayed, replace the document on the d

53Scanning Images (Scanner Mode)2. Click the [Scanner] tab.3. Under “Operation Mode”, click “Manual”.z This should turn on ( ) “Manual” and turn off (

54Scanning Images (Scanner Mode)8. When you are ready to scan, click the [Shutter] button on the scanner window.z This records the image and displays

55Scanning Images (Scanner Mode)Preview Dialog Box OperationsThe following explains the manual operations you can perform on the preview dialog box th

56Using Image Files Stored on the Computer’s Hard Disk in a Presentation (PC Image Mode)With the PC Image Mode, you can create a projector presentatio

57Using Image Files Stored on the Computer’s Hard Disk in a Presentation (PC Image Mode) Playlist AreaThe playlist area shows the image files that ar

58Using Image Files Stored on the Computer’s Hard Disk in a Presentation (PC Image Mode)Auto Trapezoid CorrectionThe PC Image Mode’s auto trapezoid co

59Using Image Files Stored on the Computer’s Hard Disk in a Presentation (PC Image Mode)This section explains the different operations you can perform

6Using This Manual The contents of this manual are written assuming that you have read the “MULTI PJ CAMERA/Multifunctional Camera System YC-430 User

60Using Image Files Stored on the Computer’s Hard Disk in a Presentation (PC Image Mode)4. Under “Folder”, select the check boxes of all the types of

61Using Image Files Stored on the Computer’s Hard Disk in a Presentation (PC Image Mode)Selecting Image Files in the Preview List AreaThe following ar

62Using Image Files Stored on the Computer’s Hard Disk in a Presentation (PC Image Mode) To select a series of multiple images1. Click the thumbnail

63Using Image Files Stored on the Computer’s Hard Disk in a Presentation (PC Image Mode) To select multiple images that are not in a seriesWhile hold

64Using Image Files Stored on the Computer’s Hard Disk in a Presentation (PC Image Mode)Rotating an ImageYou can use the following procedure to rotate

65Using Image Files Stored on the Computer’s Hard Disk in a Presentation (PC Image Mode)3. In response to the “Do you want the image saved in its rota

66Using Image Files Stored on the Computer’s Hard Disk in a Presentation (PC Image Mode)Viewing the Properties of an Image FileYou can use the followi

67Using Image Files Stored on the Computer’s Hard Disk in a Presentation (PC Image Mode)Deleting an ImageThe following procedure moves the file whose

68Using Image Files Stored on the Computer’s Hard Disk in a Presentation (PC Image Mode)This section explains everything you need to know about creati

69Using Image Files Stored on the Computer’s Hard Disk in a Presentation (PC Image Mode)Opening an Existing PlaylistPerform the following procedure wh

7Precautions when Using the PJ Camera SoftwarePJ Document Stage z Never write on the document stage and take care to guard against scratching or other

70Using Image Files Stored on the Computer’s Hard Disk in a Presentation (PC Image Mode)2. On the [Playlist] menu, select [Add To Playlist].z This add

71Using Image Files Stored on the Computer’s Hard Disk in a Presentation (PC Image Mode) To add an image to a playlist from the preview list area usi

72Using Image Files Stored on the Computer’s Hard Disk in a Presentation (PC Image Mode) To add an image to a playlist from the preview list area usi

73Using Image Files Stored on the Computer’s Hard Disk in a Presentation (PC Image Mode)4. In the playlist area, select the thumbnail of the image fil

74Using Image Files Stored on the Computer’s Hard Disk in a Presentation (PC Image Mode)3. Drag the selected thumbnail from the Windows Explorer windo

75Using Image Files Stored on the Computer’s Hard Disk in a Presentation (PC Image Mode)3. In the playlist area, select the thumbnail of the image fil

76Using Image Files Stored on the Computer’s Hard Disk in a Presentation (PC Image Mode)Shifting Image Files Forward or Back within a PlaylistUse the

77Using Image Files Stored on the Computer’s Hard Disk in a Presentation (PC Image Mode)Moving an Image File to a New Location in a PlaylistYou can us

78Using Image Files Stored on the Computer’s Hard Disk in a Presentation (PC Image Mode)Deleting an Image File from a PlaylistUse the following proced

79Using Image Files Stored on the Computer’s Hard Disk in a Presentation (PC Image Mode)Playing a PlaylistYou can play an existing playlist and projec

8Precautions when Using the PJ Camera Software Contour ExtractionContour extraction uses brightness contrast to extract the rectangular shapes in an

80Using Image Files Stored on the Computer’s Hard Disk in a Presentation (PC Image Mode) To play a playlist starting from a particular image1. Open t

81Using Image Files Stored in PJ Camera Memory in a Presentation (Camera Image Mode)The Camera Image Mode lets you use PJ Camera Software to control p

82Using Image Files Stored in PJ Camera Memory in a Presentation (Camera Image Mode) Preview list areaThis area shows thumbnails (160 × 120 pixels) o

83Using Image Files Stored in PJ Camera Memory in a Presentation (Camera Image Mode)This section explains the different operations you can perform wit

84Using Image Files Stored in PJ Camera Memory in a Presentation (Camera Image Mode)Batch Copying Multiple PJ Camera Image Files to Your ComputerUse t

85Using Image Files Stored in PJ Camera Memory in a Presentation (Camera Image Mode)The operations you can perform in the playlist area of the Camera

86Using PJ Camera Software with PowerPoint or Other Presentation Software (Presentation Mode)The Presentation Mode lets you keep PJ Camera Software ru

87Using PJ Camera Software with PowerPoint or Other Presentation Software (Presentation Mode)You can use Projection Area Capture and Board Area Captur

88Using Projection FeaturesThis section explains the common projection features you can use when projecting images in the Document Camera Mode, Scanne

89Using Projection FeaturesReducing the Size of an Enlarged ImageYou can perform the following operation only while the projected image is enlarged by

9Precautions when Using the PJ Camera SoftwareTipCheck the following points if you suddenly start to have problems with contour detection.z Has there

90Using Projection FeaturesYou can perform contour extraction or brightness correction on the currently projected image.z To save the results of your

91Using Projection FeaturesSpecifying a ContourUse the following procedure for contour specification of the currently projected image. 1. Select [Spec

92Using Projection FeaturesAdjusting the Brightness of the Projected Image (Brightness Correction)You can use brightness correction to make adjustment

93Using Projection FeaturesWhen Trapezoid Correction is turned on, PJ Camera Software normally extracts the document area out of the recorded image an

94Using Projection Featuresz Under initial default settings, the [Monochrome Negative] option is not selected (no check mark next to it) when you firs

95Using Projection FeaturesSaving the Projected Image in the Existing Image Filez The following procedure cannot be performed in the Camera Image Mode

96Using Projection FeaturesYou can display an image properties dialog box, which contains information about the currently projected image. You can als

97Using Projection Features To rename a file with the properties dialog box1. Project the image file you want to rename.2. Select [Properties] on the

98Projection Area CaptureProjection Area Capture extracts text and graphics that are handwritten within the projection image area on the whiteboard. I

99Projection Area CaptureExcept for the Document Camera Mode and Scanner Mode, you can use Projection Area Capture in all modes.Positioning the PJ Cam