Casio YC-430 User Manual

MULTI PJ CAMERA/
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Multifunctional Camera System YC-430 User’s Guide
z Before using this product, be sure to read the Safety Precautions and
ensure that you always use the product correctly.
the user documentation that comes with the projector for safety precautions and for details about its operation.
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Using Copyrighted Material
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• The contents of this User’s Guide are subject to change without notice.
• Copying of this manual, either in part or its entirety, is forbidden. You are allowed to use this manual for your own personal use. Any other use is forbidden without the permission of CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD.
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• The sample screens shown in this manual are for illustrative purposes only, and appear differently from the screens actually produced by the product.
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Safety Precautions
Thank you for selecting this CASIO product. Be sure to read these “Safety Precautions” before trying to use it. After reading this User’s Guide, keep it in a safe place for future reference.
About safety symbols
Various symbols are used in this User’s Guide and on the product itself to ensure safe operation, and to protect you and others against the risk of injury and against material damage. The meaning of each of the symbols is explained below.
Danger
Warning
Caution
Icon Examples
A triangle indicates a situation against which you need to exercise caution. The example shown here indicates you should take precaution against electric shock.
A circle with a line through it indicates information about an action that you should not perform. The specific action is indicated by the figure inside the circle. The example shown here means disassembly is prohibited.
A black circle indicates information about an action that you must perform. The specific action is indicated by the figure inside the circle. The example shown here indicates you must unplug the power cord from the power outlet.
Warning
This symbol indicates a condition that, if ignored or applied incorrectly, creates the risk of death or serious personal injury.
This symbol indicates a condition that, if ignored or applied incorrectly, could possibly create the risk of death or serious personal injury.
This symbol indicates a condition that, if ignored or applied incorrectly, could possibly create the risk of personal injury or material damage.
Smoke, odor, heat, loud noise, and
other abnormalities
Should you ever notice smoke, strange odor, or loud noise being emitted by the camera or any other abnormality, immediately stop using it. Continued use creates the risk of fire and electric shock. Immediately perform the following steps.
1. Tu r n o f f p o w er.
2. If you are using the AC adaptor, unplug
it from the power outlet. If you are using a battery, remove it from the camera taking care to avoid burn injury to your hands.
3. Contact your original dealer or authorized
CASIO service center.
Disposal by burning
Never try to dispose of the camera by burning it. Doing so can cause an explosion, which creates the risk of fire and personal injury.
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Bright light sources
Never use the camera to look directly into the sun or another source of very bright light. Doing so creates the risk of eye damage.
When in motion
Never try to use the camera for recording or look at its monitor screen while operating an automobile or any other type of vehicle, while walking, or while otherwise in motion. Doing so creates the risk of accident and personal injury.
Using flash
Never fire the flash in an area where there is the possibility of flammable or explosive gas in the air. Doing so creates the risk of fire and explosion.
Never fire the flash while it is pointed at a person operating a motor vehicle. Doing so can cause momentary loss of vision and create the risk of accident.
Safety Precautions
AC adaptor
Misuse of the AC adaptor creates the risk of fire and electric shock. Make sure that you always observe the following precautions.
• Use only the AC adaptor that is specified for the stand and cradle.
• Never try to use the supplied AC adaptor to power any other type of device.
• Make sure that you use a power source with the same voltage as that specified for the AC adaptor.
• Do not overload a power outlet.
Misuse of the power cord creates the risk of personal injury, fire and electric shock. Make sure that you always observe the following precautions.
• Never place heavy objects on top of the power cord, and do not expose it to heat.
• Never try to modify the power cord in any way, and do not subject it to excessive bending.
• Never twist or pull on the power cord.
• Should the electrical cord or plug become damaged, contact your original dealer or authorized CASIO service center.
Never touch the AC adaptor while your hands are wet. Water creates the risk of electric shock.
Never allow the AC adaptor to become wet. Water creates the risk of fire and electric shock.
Never place a vase or any other container of liquid on top of the AC adaptor. Water creates the risk of fire and electric shock.
Water and foreign matter
Water, other liquid, or foreign matter (metal, etc.) getting into the stand or camera creates the risk of fire and electric shock. Be especially careful when using the camera in the rain or snow, at the seashore, near water, or in a bathroom. Should anything get inside the camera, immediately perform the following steps.
1. Turn off power.
2.
If you are using the AC adaptor, unplug it from the power outlet. If you are using a battery, remove it from the camera taking care to avoid burn injury to your hands.
3. Contact your original dealer or authorized
CASIO service center.
Disassembly and modification
Never try to take the stand or camera apart or modify it in any way. Doing so creates the risk of electric shock and burn injury. Be sure to leave all internal inspection, adjustment, and repair up to your original dealer or authorized CASIO service center.
Dropping and impact
Continued use of the camera after it has been damaged by dropping or other mistreatment creates the risk of fire and electric shock. Immediately perform the following steps.
1. Turn off the stand and camera.
2. Unplug the stand and cradle.
• If you are using the AC adaptor, unplug it from the power outlet. If you are using a battery, remove it from the camera taking care to avoid burn injury to your hands.
3. Contact your original dealer or authorized
CASIO service center.
Chargeable battery
Use only the specified charger unit to charge the battery. Use of another type of charger creates the risk of battery overheating, fire, and explosion.
Never allow the battery to become wet. Liquid creates the risk of damage to the battery, reduction of its performance, and shortening of its life.
The battery is specially designed for use with a CASIO digital camera. Trying to use it for another type of application creates the risk of damage to the battery, reduction of its performance, and shortening of its life.
Make sure that you always observe the following precautions when using the battery. Failure to do so creates the risk of battery overheating, fire, and explosion.
• Never use or store the battery near fire.
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Safety Precautions
• Never expose the battery to heat or throw it into fire.
• Take care that the battery is oriented correctly when you charge it.
• Never carry or store the battery together with conductive objects (necklaces, pencil lead, etc.)
• Never try to take the battery apart or modify it, never pierce it or subject it to strong impact (by hitting it with a hammer or stepping on it), and never apply solder to the battery. Never put the battery inside of a microwave oven, dryer, high­pressure container, etc.
Should a battery start to leak, emit a strange odor, emit heat, change color, change shape, or exhibit any other abnormal behavior while it is being used, charged, or stored, immediately remove it from the camera or charger unit and keep it away from fire.
Never use or leave the battery in direct sunlight, inside of a closed vehicle on a hot day, or in any other area where it is very hot. Such conditions create the risk of damage to the battery, reduction of its performance, and shortening of its life.
Caution
AC adaptor
Misuse of the AC adaptor creates the risk of fire and electric shock. Make sure that you always observe the following precautions.
• Never cover the AC adaptor with a blanket while it is in use or locate it next to a heater. Such conditions can interfere with heat radiation, and cause heat to build up in the area of the AC adaptor.
• Never pull on the power cord when unplugging the AC adaptor. Grasp the plug unit.
• Insert the plug into the power outlet as far as it will go.
• Unplug the AC adaptor before leaving on a trip or otherwise leaving it unattended for a long period.
• At least once a year, unplug the power plug and use a dry cloth or vacuum cleaner to clear dust from the area around the prongs of the power plug.
• Never use detergent to clean the power cord, especially the power plug and jack.
Chargeable battery
Stop charging after the stipulated charging time, even if the battery is not fully charged. Charging too long creates the risk of battery overheating, fire, and explosion.
Battery fluid getting into your eyes creates the risk of eye damage. Immediately flush your eyes with water and then contact your physician.
Be sure to read all of the applicable camera and charger unit user documentation before using or charging the battery.
Keep the battery out of the reach of small children. Even while using the battery, take steps to ensure that children to not remove it from the camera or charger unit.
Fluid leaking from the battery and getting onto your skin or clothing creates the risk of skin inflammation. Immediately rinse the area with water.
Connectors
Attach only the specified bundled accessories to the connectors of the stand and camera. Connecting anything else creates the risk of fire and electric shock.
Unstable locations
Never place or leave the stand and camera on a high shelf, or on an unstable or uneven surface. The stand and camera can fall from such a location, creating the risk of personal injury.
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Safety Precautions
Location
Do not leave the stand and camera in any of the following locations. Such locations create the risk of fire and electric shock.
Unfolding and folding the stand arm
Take care to avoid pinching your fingers when unfolding or folding the arm of the stand.
Monitor screen
• Areas subjected to large amounts of moisture or dust
• In a food preparation area or any other area exposed to oil smoke
• Near a heater, on a heated carpet, in an area exposed to direct sunlight, in a vehicle parked in direct sunlight, or any other location where it is very hot
• Never press the camera’s monitor screen or subject it to strong impact. Doing so can crack the glass of the LCD panel.
• Should the glass of the LCD panel crack, never touch the liquid that leaks from inside the panel. Touching the liquid creates the risk of skin inflammation.
• Should liquid leaking from the LCD panel accidentally get in your mouth, immediately rinse your mouth with water and then contact your physician.
• Should liquid leaking from the LCD panel get into your eye or onto your skin, immediately flush the area with clean water for at least 15 minutes, and then contact your physician.
Backing up important data
Protecting camera memory contents
Make sure you carefully follow the instructions in the User’s Guide when replacing the camera battery. Incorrectly replacing the battery can cause data to become corrupted or lost.
Using the flash
Traveling
Moving the stand and camera
When moving the stand and camera, never pick them up by the arm or by the camera. Doing so puts a very large load on the arm or camera, which can cause disconnection of internal wiring and create the risk of fire and electric shock.
Always back up important data in camera memory to a computer hard disk. Failure to do so creates the risk of data loss due to camera malfunction, maintenance, etc.
Do not position the camera too close to a person’s face when firing the flash. Sudden brightness can cause eye damage and other problems.
When traveling with the camera, never use it inside of an aircraft or anywhere else where the use of such devices is not allowed. Improper use of the camera creates the risk of accident.
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Operating Precautions
PJ Camera and PJ Camera Stand
Note that the PJ Camera and the PJ Camera Stand are shipped from the factory as a set, and are intended for sale and use as a set. Proper operation in any other configuration is not guaranteed.
PJ Document Stage
z Never 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.
z External 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.
PJ Camera
z Never subject the camera to strong impact. Doing so creates the risk of malfunction. z When mounting the camera onto the camera holder, make sure that it is connected correctly
and securely. Incorrectly attaching the camera can cause it to fall, resulting in malfunction. Take care to avoid dropping the camera when removing it from the stand.
z To protect against accidentally dropping the camera, make sure to have the strap around your
fingers when removing the camera from the stand.
z Never apply too much force when cleaning the surface of the lens. Doing so can scratch the
lens surface and cause malfunction.
z Fingerprints, dust, or any other soiling of the lens can interfere with proper image recording.
Never touch the lens with your fingers. You can blow dust particles from the lens surface with a lens blower. Next, wipe the surface of the lens with a soft lens cloth.
z All of the battery operation times shown in the camera manual indicate reference values for how
long it should take until the camera shuts down under continuous operation when powered by the specified special battery under standard temperature (23ºC/73ºF). They do not guarantee that you will be able to achieve the specified battery operation times during normal use. Note that battery operation time is greatly affected by temperature, the amount of time the battery spent in storage and the storage conditions, and other factors.
z Leaving the camera turned on runs down the battery, which will cause the low power alert to
appear. Be sure to turn off the camera when you are not using it.
z The low battery warning indicator will appear just before the camera powers down. Charge the
battery as soon as possible when the indicator appears. Continued use of a low battery can cause it to leak, or can result in corrupted image data.
z The camera becomes warm to the touch during use. This is normal and does not indicate
malfunction.
z Based on the types of colors in the original and its layout, the PJ Camera automatically
determines whether the original is monochrome or color, and then performs one of the following image enhancement processes.
• Monochrome Original: Enhancement of contrast, etc.
• Color Original: Correction process with emphasis on color reproduction Note that faithful color reproduction may not be possible in cases when it is difficult to detect whether the original is monochrome or color, or due to limitations in the document processing operation. This does not indicate malfunction of the PJ Camera.
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Operating Precautions
Helpful Operation Hints
z If the Adjust Camera Position dialog box appears, adjust the position of the PJ Camera so the
cross mark on the document stage is within the yellow frame. When the cross is within the yellow frame, the system will take over and adjust camera position automatically.
z Never touch the PJ Camera or PJ Camera Stand while the automatic camera position
adjustment operation is being performed.
z When placing a subject onto the document stage, position it so the cross mark of the document
stage is hidden from the camera.
z To avoid problems with trapezoid correction, make sure that none of the edges of the document
run along the edges of the document stage. Also make sure that the edges of the document do not run along any of the hinges of the document stage.
z Set up the document stage so the PJ Camera Stand does not cast a shadow onto the subject
being recorded.
Use in an Area Subjected to Strong Radio Waves
z Use of the PJ Camera in an area where there are strong radio waves from a cell phone,
wireless device, or other source can cause static noise in recorded images. If this happens, use the PJ Camera in a different location or eliminate the source of the radio waves.
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Operating Precautions
Multi PJ Startup Mode Precautions
PJ Camera Software has two startup modes: Multi PJ and Business Document. Note the following precautions whenever starting up in the Multi PJ startup mode. z The table below shows the recommended setup for each type of subject recorded in the
Document Camera Mode and Scanner Mode. * The initial default setup is the one shown for “A4 (210 × 297mm) (8.3 × 11.7inch)
Document”.
Recording Condition
Operation Bar
Settings
Recording Condition
Subject
A4 (210 × 297mm) (8.3 × 11.7inch) Document
Newspaper OFF OFF OFF
Business Card ON ON OFF
Large Object OFF ON
Small Object ON ON
ON : Recording condition setting on (button depressed) OFF : Recording condition setting off – : Recording condition setting not available (dimmed) If you cannot achieve proper recording while is turned on, try turning off.
z When performing a Board Area Capture operation, adjust the zoom setting so the board fills the
camera’s field of view.
z When performing a Projection Area Capture operation, adjust the zoom setting so the projected
image fills the camera’s field of view.
z All of the images in PJ Camera memory when you created a Camera Image Mode playlist must
be present in PJ Camera memory for the playlist to operate correctly. This is true even if the deleted image is not included in the playlist. If one or more image has been deleted from PJ Camera memory, question marks(?) will appear in place of some image thumbnails in the playlist. If this happens, make a new Camera Image Mode playlist.
Settings
ON OFF OFF
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Operating Precautions
Packing the Equipment into the Carrying Bag
When packing the equipment into the carrying bag, it is best to remove the PJ Camera from the PJ Camera Stand and pack the camera in the special pocket provided for it. This helps to ensure that the PJ Camera is protected against impact during transport.
Other Precautions
The camera and stand are made of precision components. Failure to observe the following precautions can result in inability to correctly save data and malfunction.
Never use or store the camera and stand in the following locations. Doing so creates the risk of malfunction of and damage to the camera and stand.
• Locations subjected to electrostatic charge
• Locations subjected to temperature extremes (Operating Temperature Range: 5ºC to 35ºC/41ºF to 95ºF)
• Locations where there is extreme moisture
• Locations subjected to sudden temperature changes
• Locations where there is a lot of dust
• On a shaky, uneven, or otherwise unstable surface
• Locations where there is the chance of the camera getting wet
• Locations exposed to direct sunlight
• Locations subjected to vibration or impact (Avoid areas near the engine of a motor vehicle, boat, etc.)
• Near high-voltage power lines, transformers, or motors (which generate electrical interference that can cause problems with system operation)
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Operating Precautions
Avoid using the system under the following conditions. Such conditions create the risk of malfunction of and damage to system components.
• Never place heavy objects on any of the system components.
• Never insert or allow foreign objects to drop into system components.
• Never place a vase or any other container of water on top of system components.
Clean with a soft, dry cloth.
When very dirty, use a soft cloth that has been dampened in a weak solution of water and a mild neutral detergent. Wring all excess water from the cloth before wiping. Never use thinner, benzene, or any other volatile agent to clean system components. Doing so can remove markings and stain case finishes.
• Always fold up the stand before moving it. Do not subject the stand to strong impact.
• When it comes time to dispose of the stand and/or camera, make sure you do so in accordance with all of the local rules and regulations that apply.
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Contents
Contents
Safety Precautions ............................................................................................. E-2
Operating Precautions ....................................................................................... E-6
Multi PJ Camera System Features .................................................................. E-12
Multi PJ Camera System User Documentation ............................................... E-13
Unpacking ........................................................................................................ E-14
Using the CASIO CD-ROM .............................................................................. E-15
Multi PJ Camera System ................................................................................. E-17
General Guide (PJ Camera Stand) .................................................................. E-18
Setting Up the Multi PJ Camera System ......................................................... E-20
PJ Camera Software Overview and Basic Operations .................................... E-31
PJ Camera Overview ....................................................................................... E-42
Troubleshooting ............................................................................................... E-49
Product Specifications (PJ Camera Stand) ..................................................... E-50
Minimum Computer System Requirements ..................................................... E-50
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Multi PJ Camera System Features
The Multi PJ Camera System is a presentation tool that lets you record images of document, whiteboard contents, and even objects for projection and storage on your computer.
Real-time projection of documents and objects
Simply place a document onto the PJ Camera Stand and the PJ Camera automatically records it and projects a clear, high-resolution image.
Automatic image correction
Contour extraction and other enhancements are applied automatically to optimize projection of document images.
Projected image buffering
Projected images are stored temporarily in a buffer, which means you can scroll between them quickly and easily. Buffered images can be saved to permanent files for later recall whenever you need them.
Projection Area Capture
Projection Area Capture lets you extract figures and text that are written into an image projected onto a whiteboard, and then combine the handwriting with the original projected image. The resulting combined image is clearer and easier to read than a simple snapshot of whiteboard contents.
Camera unit (PJ Camera) can be removed from the PJ Camera Stand and
used as a normal digital camera.
The PJ Camera’s 3X optical zoom, high-resolution 10-megapixel imaging, macro mode, and business mode provides you with many of the capabilities of today’s compact digital cameras. You can take the PJ Camera along anywhere to record images for your presentations.
Presentations using image files in PJ Camera memory or on a computer’s
hard disk
Image files in PJ Camera memory or on a computer’s hard disk can be projected during a presentation. All operations can be performed from the computer.
Conventions Used in this Manual
z The term “PJ Camera” refers to the camera unit of the Multi PJ Camera System. z The term “CASIO CD-ROM” refers to the CD-ROM that comes with the MULTI PJ CAMERA
System.
z 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).
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Multi PJ Camera System User Documentation
The Multi PJ Camera System comes with the following user documentation.
User Documentation Title Description Startup Mode*
MULTI PJ CAMERA/ Multifunctional Camera System YC-430 User’s Guide (This Manual)
Camera User’s Guide (CASIO CD-ROM)
PJ Camera Software User’s Guide (CASIO CD-ROM)
PJ Camera Software README File (CASIO CD-ROM)
* PJ Camera Software has two startup modes: the Multi PJ startup mode and the Business
Document startup mode. The functions available to you depends on which startup mode is currently selected. This column indicates which startup mode to which each type of user documentation applies. For more information about the PJ Camera Software startup mode, see “Starting Up PJ Camera Software” (page E-31).
This manual explains basic operation of the Multi PJ Camera System. Reading this manual will provide you with an understanding of the overall concept of the Multi PJ Camera System, and basic information you need to know before setting up and actually projecting document images.
This manual explains how to use the PJ Camera unit in a stand-alone configuration, and how to use its cradle.
This manual provides detailed explanations about the features and functions, and operational procedures of the PJ Camera Software that controls the Multi PJ Camera System.
Be sure to read this file before installing the PJ Camera Software on a computer. It includes the latest installation precautions, information on how to uninstall the software, and other supplementary information.
Multi PJ
Multi PJ/ Business
Document
Multi PJ/ Business
Document
z In addition to the above, the CASIO CD-ROM also includes user documentation for Photo
Loader and Photohands. To view the user documentation (PDF format files) on the CD-ROM, insert the CD-ROM into your computer’s CD-ROM drive.
z “Using the CASIO CD-ROM” (page E-15) of this manual also includes information about
installing PJ Camera Software on a computer. Make sure that you have completed all of the required installation operations before reading the PJ Camera Software User’s Guide.
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Unpacking
As you unpack this product, check to make sure that all of the items listed below are present.
PJ Digital Camera Rechargeable Lithium Battery
(NP-40)
PJ Camera Stand Camera Bracket
A-B USB Cable (For use with the PJ Camera Stand)
USB Cradle
AC Adaptor
(AD-A50150S)
and
AC Power Cord
The shape of the plug depends on your geographical area.
A-Mini B USB Cable (For use with the USB Cradle)
AV C abl e St rap
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Carrying Bag
z
CD-ROM Disc
z
MULTI PJ CAMERA/Multifunctional Camera System YC-430 User’s Guide (This Manual)
z
Warranty
z
“Read this first” Sheet
z
Serial Number Stickers (2) with Barcode
z
Important Handling Precautions!
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Using the CASIO CD-ROM
This section explains how to install the PJ Camera Software from the CASIO CD-ROM that comes bundled with this product. It also tells you how to view the contents of the PDF file user documentation that is also included on the CD-ROM.
PJ Camera Software
You should install PJ Camera Software on your computer before trying to connect the PJ Camera Stand and the projector to it.
z Minimum Computer System Requirements
PJ Camera Software is designed to run under Windows only. For details about the required computer system, see “Minimum Computer System Requirements” on page E-50.
z Uninstalling PJ Camera Software
See the PJ Camera Software README file on the CASIO CD-ROM for details on uninstalling PJ Camera Software.
z Selecting a language other than Japanese or German for installation always installs the English
version of PJ Camera Software.
To install PJ Camera Software
1. Start up the computer where you want to install PJ Camera Software, and place the
CASIO CD-ROM into its CD-ROM drive.
z This should cause the installer to start up automatically and display a menu of options. z If the menu does not appear on your display automatically, navigate to the CD-ROM drive
that contains the CD-ROM, and then double-click “menu.exe”. This will start up the installer and display a menu of options.
2. Click on the tab for the language you want.
3. After reading the text that appears on the screen, click the PJ Camera Software install
button.
z If you are running Windows Vista and the “A program needs your permission to continue”
message appears, click [Continue].
z If you are running Windows Vista and the message “Windows can’t verify the publisher of this
driver software” appears, click “Install this driver anyway”.
z You can also use the above procedure to install the other software on the CD-ROM by clicking
the applicable software name in step 3.
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