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Networked Multi-Projection

Overview

Operation in Each Mode

Functions

Networked Multi-Projection

Setup and Instructions

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NMPJ Ver. 1.2 User’s Manual

Summary of Contents for NMPJ 1.2

Page 1: ...Networked Multi Projection Overview Operation in Each Mode Functions Networked Multi Projection Setup and Instructions ENG NMPJ Ver 1 2 User s Manual ...

Page 2: ...sion 39 Meeting Mode Window 40 Using the Projector in Classroom Mode 42 Leading a New Session 42 Joining an Existing Session 47 Classroom Mode Window Starting a Session 49 Classroom Mode Window Joining a Session 51 Using the Projector in Broadcast Mode 53 Procedure 53 Broadcast Mode Window 55 Functions 57 Using the Session Selection Menu 58 Session Selection Menu 58 Finding Sessions 59 Using the P...

Page 3: ...ark of Intel Corporation in the USA and other countries HDBaseT and the HDBaseT Alliance logo are trademarks of the HDBaseT Alliance Wi Fi is a registered trademark of the Wi Fi Alliance Wi Fi CERTIFIED WPA WPA2 and the Wi Fi CERTIFIED logo are used in reference to methods of configuration developed by the Wi Fi Alliance All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners Unauthorized...

Page 4: ...is equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different f...

Page 5: ...n We assume no responsibility for the loss or damage of data or damage of the computer caused by using this projector Making back up copies of valuable data in your computer is recommended Safety instructions Please read and understand all instructions thoroughly before using About safety symbols The following symbols are used in this manual to alert you to important safety information Always obse...

Page 6: ...mage If the projector emits a strange odor or makes a strange noise immediately turn the power and peripheral equipment off unplug these devices and contact your dealer Do not drop the projector or subject it to strong shocks Doing so may result in damage to the internal parts an electric shock a fire or product damage Do not touch the projector with wet hands when the power cord plugs of the proj...

Page 7: ...d the compressed archive file containing the User s manual from the Canon website Extract the contents of the compressed archive file and refer to the ThirdPartySoftware pdf third party software license file in the thirdparty_software NMPJ LICENSE folder Each module s license conditions are also available in the same folder ...

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Page 9: ...9 Networked Multi Projection Overview Operation in Each Mode Functions Networked Multi Projection Overview ...

Page 10: ...le Images Images from multiple computers can be projected at once with the images projected in separate areas of a single screen Projection of an Image from Multiple Projectors at Once Images from a single computer can be projected from multiple projectors at once Links computers and projectors via a network connection Direct Mode LAN Projection of multiple computer screens in split screen display...

Page 11: ...ry monitor Software responsiveness may decline when many computers and projectors are connected over the network For computers that support three or more monitors the monitor used for projection varies depending on the model of computer Among multiple computers in a network projection of one computer screen from multiple projectors Classroom Mode Meeting Mode LAN Select the primary or secondary mo...

Page 12: ...wired or wireless LAN infrastructure mode in the network function settings This connection method is suitable for projectors that are already connected to the network It is not possible for a projector that is not equipped with wireless LAN functionality to connect to a wireless LAN network ＡＡ B B B B Wired LAN enabled on the projector Access point Router hub etc Projector connected to wired LAN ...

Page 13: ...ector that has been configured for the Pj AP projector access point mode This connection method makes it possible to project screen images by means of direct communication between the computer and projector even if the projector is not connected to the network It is not possible to use wireless direct connection with a projector that is not equipped with wireless LAN functionality Wireless LAN Pj ...

Page 14: ...on Cannot be installed on computers with display magnification set higher than 200 Cannot be installed on computers without a minimum resolution of 1024x768 Additionally operation is not ensured if the resolution is switched to less than 1024x768 after installation Operation is not ensured in other operating systems or editions Menus are in English in all cases except in Japanese and Simplified Ch...

Page 15: ...rt a web browser and connect to the projector For instructions on accessing the projector s web screen from a browser refer to the projector user s manual For instructions on checking the projector s IP address refer to the projector user s manual 2 Click Network Multiple Projection Download 3 Click Download 4 When a confirmation message is displayed click Run For instructions on connecting the pr...

Page 16: ...ed to restart the computer to complete the installation process If restarting is requested be sure to restart the computer The software cannot be installed when the following setting is used in Windows 8 1 Control Panel All Control Panel Items Display Let me choose one scaling level for all my displays selected Extra Large 200 selected Install the software using a setting other than Extra Large 20...

Page 17: ...These instructions are for uninstallation in Windows 7 or earlier versions of Windows 1 Select Start All Programs Canon NMPJ Uninstall network multiple projection 2 If a User Account Control message is displayed click Yes 3 After the confirmation message is displayed click OK ...

Page 18: ...Data Local Canon NMPJ You may need to restart the computer to complete the uninstallation process If restarting is requested always restart the computer These files are hidden To view hidden files follow these steps Windows Vista To view hidden files in Windows Explorer select Folder options View Show hidden files folders and drives Windows 7 In Windows Explorer select Tools Folder Options View Sh...

Page 19: ...f Windows 1 On the Apps screen right click the Canon NMPJ application icon 2 In the menu displayed at the bottom of the Apps screen click Uninstall Otherwise click Uninstall in the app bar and then Uninstall again on the screen displayed next 3 In the Programs and Features screen that is displayed select Canon NMPJ Windows 8 8 1 Windows 8 1 Update ...

Page 20: ... Local Canon NMPJ Windows 8 1 C Users User Name AppData Local Canon NMPJ You may need to restart the computer to complete the uninstallation process If restarting is requested always restart the computer These files are hidden To view hidden files follow these steps Windows 8 or later In Windows Explorer select Tools Folder Options View Show hidden files folders and drives ...

Page 21: ...rtup to shutdown is as follows Example windows shown here are from Direct mode 1 Select Network Multiple Projection from the Start menu Windows 8 or Later Select Start Apps Canon NMPJ Network Multiple Projection Windows 7 or Earlier Select Start All Programs Canon NMPJ Network Multiple Projection ...

Page 22: ... enable communication with projectors select all check boxes and click the Allow access To change the settings after closing the alert open the Start menu and select Control Panel System and Security Windows Firewall Allow an app through Windows Firewall Select CANON Network Multiple Projection in the list of allowed apps and features and then select each check box ...

Page 23: ...possible to select infrastructure connection if the computer s wireless network adapter is already connected to a projector configured for the Pj AP projector access point mode The same three buttons are shown in the upper right of this window and subsequent windows Additional buttons are shown on some windows View software help Minimize the window to the taskbar To view the window again click the...

Page 24: ...projectors Useful when showing multiple computer screens during meetings or other events P34 It is not possible to use wireless direct connection with a projector that is not equipped with wireless LAN functionality The SSIDs of projectors with wireless LAN support that have been configured for the Pj AP projector access point mode in the network function settings are listed An icon showing the si...

Page 25: ...re installed at various positions in an auditorium to project the same image P53 6 Depending on the mode you can create join or select a projection session 7 Click Start projecting Click Start projecting on the window to start projection 8 To stop projection click Stop projecting Wireless Direct Connection In Meeting mode or Classroom mode up to five computers and one projector can be connected Br...

Page 26: ...onfirmation message is displayed click Rtn Select m sc 11 To return to the connection method selection menu click in the upper right 12 To exit the software click in the upper right of the connection method selection menu Click in the upper right to return directly to the connection method selection menu ...

Page 27: ...ction settings and the available connection methods is displayed 1 Network Function Settings Network functions that have been enabled on the projector are displayed Disabled functions are grayed out in the display In addition a URL for downloading the software is displayed 2 Connection Methods Connection methods that can be used by the software to establish a connection to the projector are displa...

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Page 29: ...29 Networked Multi Projection Overview Operation in Each Mode Functions Operation in Each Mode ...

Page 30: ...r is connected to one projector over the network Procedure 1 In the mode selection menu select Direct Mode 2 The Direct Mode window is displayed Click To connect to projectors in another subnet enter the projector s IP address in the PJ IP address field and click ...

Page 31: ...Using the Projector Selection Menu P60 If the NMPJ Password setting has been configured on the projector s settings screen enter the password For details on NMPJ passwords refer to the projector user s manual To stop projection click Stop projecting A Busy icon indicates that the projector is not available whether it is off in use by other computers or unavailable for other reasons The Busy icon i...

Page 32: ...urn to the mode selection menu 3 Compact display View the window at a compact size P73 4 Minimize Minimize the window to the taskbar To view the window again click the taskbar icon 5 Exit Return to the connection method selection menu 6 Projector list View a list of projectors 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12 11 13 14 15 ...

Page 33: ...rds for projectors on which NMPJ Password on the projector s settings screen has been configured must be entered here before projection For details on NMPJ passwords refer to the projector user s manual 11 Start Start projection by the selected projector During projection this button is labeled Stop projecting and can be clicked to stop projection 12 Switch primary secondary monitor A number is sh...

Page 34: ... ten computers and six projectors can be connected Creating a Session 1 In the mode selection menu select Meeting Mode 2 The session selection menu is displayed Click New With a wireless direct connection up to five computers and one projector can be connected Note that it is not possible to use wireless direct connection with a projector that is not equipped with wireless LAN functionality ...

Page 35: ... projectors are listed at right 4 Click Next If the NMPJ Password setting has been configured on the projector s settings screen the password is now requested Enter the password For details on NMPJ passwords refer to the projector user s manual To clear a selected projector click in the upper right of that projector listing For details on the projector selection menu refer to Using the Projector S...

Page 36: ...some features such as voice functions and PbyP will not be available Specifying OFF will restrict session compatibility and available functions to those of the projector selected when the session was created In this case when only projectors compatible with NMPJ V1 2 are selected projectors or computers running NMPJ V1 0 cannot join the session but all NMPJ V1 2 functions will be available Otherwi...

Page 37: ...ag the computer to a desired position in the layout area You can arrange up to four computers as desired in the layout area 8 Drag the computers for use in projection in the layout area to rearrange them as needed During projection screens of each computer will be arranged according to their position in the layout area 9 Click Start projecting ...

Page 38: ... Close To leave the session click Exit To stop projection click Stop projecting To rearrange the layout during projection click Start projecting again Note that if you simply rearrange the layout the new layout will not be applied to projection To return to the mode selection menu click in the upper right To return to the connection method selection menu click in the upper right Exit is not shown ...

Page 39: ...ame and desktop primary or secondary monitor for display and then click OK 4 The Meeting Mode window is displayed Next follow the instructions starting with step 6 in Creating a Session P34 To join a session in another subnet click and enter the projector s IP address to locate the projector The software will search for sessions in the other subnet For details refer to Using the Session Selection ...

Page 40: ...rn to the mode selection menu 3 Compact display View the window at a compact size P73 4 Minimize Minimize the window to the taskbar To view the window again click the taskbar icon 5 Exit Return to the connection method selection menu 6 Projector list View a list of projectors 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 10 14 15 8 16 13 11 12 ...

Page 41: ...rs in layout area Computers here can be dragged to rearrange them A number is shown here only when secondary monitor connectivity is activated on the computer Clicking the number will switch between the primary and secondary monitor 13 Blank the projector Pause projection from the projector Click again to resume projection 14 View information Project information needed by other users to join the s...

Page 42: ...hich projector is used for projection Up to ten computers and six projectors can be connected Leading a New Session 1 In the mode selection menu select Classroom Mode 2 The session selection menu is displayed Click New With a wireless direct connection up to five computers and one projector can be connected Note that it is not possible to use wireless direct connection with a projector that is not...

Page 43: ...ed projectors are listed at right 4 Click Next If the NMPJ Password setting has been configured on the projector s settings screen the password is now requested Enter the password For details on NMPJ passwords refer to the projector user s manual To clear a selected projector click in the upper right of the projector listing For details on the projector selection menu refer to Using the Projector ...

Page 44: ...n some features such as voice functions and PbyP will not be available Specifying OFF will restrict session compatibility and available functions to those of the projector selected when the session was created In this case when only projectors compatible with NMPJ V1 2 are selected projectors or computers running NMPJ V1 0 cannot join the session but all NMPJ V1 2 functions will be available Other...

Page 45: ... projector Drag the computer to a desired position in the layout area You can arrange up to four computers as desired in the layout area 8 Drag the computers for use in projection in the layout area to rearrange them as needed During projection screens of each computer will be arranged according to their position in the layout area ...

Page 46: ...wing confirmation message is displayed Click Close To stop projection click Stop projecting To rearrange the layout during projection click Start projecting again Note that if you simply rearrange the layout the new layout will not be applied to projection To return to the mode selection menu click in the upper right To return to the connection method selection menu click in the upper right ...

Page 47: ...login window is displayed Specify the session password your nickname and desktop primary or secondary monitor for display and then click OK To join a session in another subnet click and enter the projector s IP address to find the projector The software will search for sessions in the other subnet For details refer to Using the Session Selection Menu P58 Desktop selection is only available with co...

Page 48: ...sessions cannot change the projection layout or start or stop projection 5 To end the session click or in the upper right 6 The following confirmation message is displayed Click Exit To return to the mode selection menu click in the upper right To return to the connection method selection menu click in the upper right ...

Page 49: ... to mode selection Return to the mode selection menu 3 Compact display View the window at a compact size P73 4 Minimize Minimize the window to the taskbar To view the window again click the taskbar icon 5 Exit Return to the connection method selection menu 6 Projector list View a list of projectors 1 6 7 11 13 14 15 16 2 3 4 5 8 9 10 12 ...

Page 50: ...t area Computers here can be dragged to rearrange them A number is shown here only when secondary monitor connectivity is activated on the computer Clicking the number will switch between the primary and secondary monitor 13 Blank the projector Pause projection from the projector Click again to resume projection 14 View information Project information needed by other users to join the session The ...

Page 51: ...e mode selection menu 3 Compact display View the window at a compact size P73 4 Minimize Minimize the window to the taskbar To view the window again click the taskbar icon 5 Exit Return to the connection method selection menu 6 Projector pull down list Lists connected projectors Your actions on this window apply to the projector selected here 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 11 10 9 ...

Page 52: ...tion status 9 Computer A number is shown here only when secondary monitor connectivity is activated on the computer you are using Clicking the number will switch between the primary and secondary monitor 10 Blank the computer Pause projection from the computer Click again to resume projection 11 Settings Display the setting window P71 ...

Page 53: ...a wireless direct connection up to five computers and one projector can be connected Note that it is not possible to use wireless direct connection with a projector that is not equipped with wireless LAN functionality If the NMPJ Password setting has been configured on the projector s settings screen the password is now requested Enter the password For details on NMPJ passwords refer to the projec...

Page 54: ... computer screen is now projected 5 To end the session click or in the upper right 6 The following confirmation message is displayed Click Close To stop projection click Stop projecting To return to the mode selection menu click in the upper right To return to the connection method selection menu click in the upper right ...

Page 55: ...o mode selection Return to the mode selection menu 3 Compact display View the window at a compact size P73 4 Minimize Minimize the window to the taskbar To view the window again click the taskbar icon 5 Exit Return to the connection method selection menu 6 Projector list View a list of projectors 1 2 3 4 5 8 9 10 11 6 7 ...

Page 56: ...is activated on the computer you are using Clicking the number will switch between the primary and secondary monitor 9 Blank the projector Pause projection Click again to resume projection 10 Settings Display the setting window P71 11 Start stop projection Start projection by the selected projector During projection this button is labeled Stop projecting and can be clicked to stop projection ...

Page 57: ...57 Networked Multi Projection Overview Operation in Each Mode Functions Functions ...

Page 58: ...selection Return to the mode selection menu 3 Minimize Minimize the window to the taskbar To view the window again click the taskbar icon 4 Exit Return to the connection method selection menu 5 New Start a new session P34 6 Find session Find sessions of projectors in another subnet P59 1 2 3 4 6 8 5 7 ...

Page 59: ...ted using the same connection method infrastructure or wireless direct connection used to create the session A message is displayed if you click a session that cannot be joined because the connection method is different Finding Sessions You can find sessions from the session selection menu 1 In the session selection menu click 2 The search window is displayed Enter the IP address of a projector in...

Page 60: ...again click the taskbar icon 6 Exit When creating a new session when the projector selection menu was displayed by clicking NEW on the session list menu clicking this button returns you to the connection method selection menu After a session has been created when the projector selection menu was displayed by clicking the projector list button on the Meeting mode Classroom mode or Broadcast mode wi...

Page 61: ...s Note that projectors with wireless LAN functionality enabled are not listed when they are powered off Clicking a listed projector will select it for use in the session and it will be shown in the field at right Selected projectors are indicated by gray text 9 List of projectors used in the session Projectors selected in the list at left are shown here To remove projectors from this list click Fi...

Page 62: ...found click OK The selected projector is now added to the projector list Selecting Password Protected Projectors Selecting a password protected projector will display a password input screen Enter the correct password and click OK An error is indicated on the password input screen if you enter an incorrect password or if no password is entered ...

Page 63: ...as favorites To register a projector as a favorite click the Favorites icon in the projector selection menu The projector is now registered as a favorite and a star is displayed in the Favorites column Resorting the Projector List You can change the sort order of projector information by clicking the sort buttons List by projector name List by notes List favorite projectors first The favorites fun...

Page 64: ...ction menu These projectors cannot be selected for projection You can turn them on by clicking Access Projector to display the projector web screen and switching the power on Use the web screen for subsequent operations For web screen instructions refer to the projector user s manual Once you turn a projector on you can select it for other operations ...

Page 65: ...ctors at once select ALL in the projector pull down menu Projecting from Multiple Projectors Multi Projection In Meeting and Classroom Modes separate images from multiple projectors can be projected together This is called multi projection On the layout window for Meeting or Classroom Modes you can set up the projection layout for each projector used 1 On the layout window for Meeting or Classroom...

Page 66: ... monitor is labeled 1 and the secondary one 2 To switch the monitor used for projection click the icon of computers shown with a number Temporarily Enlarge Images During display from multiple computers you can enlarge projection from one of the computers To enlarge the display place the cursor over the computer in the layout area click in the upper left and then click Start projecting The image fr...

Page 67: ...To project session information click To cancel display click again Fully Blanking Projection Blanking refers to temporarily stopping projection from computers so that no image is projected To blank projection click To cancel blanking and return to normal projection click again With a wireless direct connection the SSID is also projected as part of the session information Direct Mode window Meeting...

Page 68: ...Using Layout Functions 68 Classroom Mode window starting a session Broadcast Mode window ...

Page 69: ...puter In Meeting and Classroom Modes you can blank projection your computer alone To blank projection from your computer click in the computer list To cancel blanking and return to normal projection click again Meeting Mode window Classroom Mode window joining a session ...

Page 70: ...oin or Leave Sessions In Meeting and Classroom Modes computer users can join or leave sessions as needed Computers joining a session are added to the computers listed on the window Similarly computers leaving a session are removed from the list of computers ...

Page 71: ...e rate balanced Factory default value Low Projects at lower image quality to maintain a high frame rate Select this mode to reduce the network bandwidth used for projection Real On Projection matching the computer display resolution Available under the following conditions When projecting from a single computer or during projection from multiple computers when projecting an enlarged image from one...

Page 72: ...rom a single computer or during projection from multiple computers when projecting an enlarged image from one computer Although sound also stops when projection is blanked from the NMPJ software sound does not stop when projection is blanked from a projector by activating the blanking function Volume is automatically adjusted by the NMPJ software Off Sounds are not transferred Audio output from th...

Page 73: ...ll modes is available showing only the minimum buttons and information needed 1 Click The window is now reduced to a compact size 2 To revert to original size click The title bar is no longer displayed when the cursor is away from the window which makes the window even more compact ...

Page 74: ...e left and right not with 70 30 or 30 70 layouts Even when only one projector is used for split screen display with images transferred from this software image quality is automatically set to Low to maintain transfer speed and cannot be changed However the image quality setting itself on the setting screen is not changed The original image quality is restored once you finish with split screen disp...

Page 75: ... When Removing the Only Projector Listed In Meeting Classroom and Broadcast modes projectors can also be added or removed after sessions are created However a confirmation message is displayed if you attempt to remove the last connected projector in a session which would leave no projectors in the session Operation if Devices Are Disconnected If a computer or projector can no longer be communicate...

Page 76: ...el Screen Capture Software It may not be possible to start the software while software that restricts screen captures is running Animated Cursors Animation of animated cursors is not projected Alternative Cursors Cursors used by some software may not be projected correctly In this case an arrow pointer is projected Projection Restrictions Some windows and icons displayed on computers cannot be pro...

Page 77: ...ings or performance or network conditions In the following cases no sound will be produced To restore audio output you must restart the software The playback device is deactivated when the software starts up The playback device is disconnected when the software starts up Playback device settings were changed The playback device was switched to another device The system has entered sleep or hiberna...

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