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Introduction

Thank you for using the Multi Screen Tool. 
Please read this User's Manual carefully to aid in the proper use of this product before using the Multi Screen Tool. 

The  Multi  Screen Tool  is  a  software  application  for  easy  performing  stacked  projection  using  the  "Geometric 
Correction" function of NEC projectors and tiled projection using the "Edge Blending" function.
This manual mainly describes operations for the NP-PA600 series.

Terminology

In this manual,

 "Stacking correction" refers to all of the processes below using the Multi Screen Tool.

1.  Photographing the projected images of multiple projectors with a web camera

2.  Perform comparisons and calculations so that the content of the projected images is superimposed, and 

create the GEOMETRIC CORRECTION data

3.  Send the [GEOMETRIC CORRECTION] data to each projector

 "Tiling correction" refers to all of the processes below using the Multi Screen Tool.

1.  Photograph the images projected on multiple projectors using a web camera.

2.  Create the GEOMETRIC CORRECTION data for joining the projected images and projecting them within 

the screen's frame and the specified range, and create the "Edge Blending" data to adjust the brightness 
of the seams.

3.  Send the "GEOMETRIC CORRECTION" and "Edge Blending" data to the respective projectors.

About copyrights of projected images

When using this software to project images for commercial purposes or public viewing, reducing the projected area 
or reshaping the image with respect to the original may infringe upon the rights of the copyright holder as protected 
by copyright laws.
When performing tiled or stack projection, be careful with discrepancies in the aspect ratio and with distortion in the 
projected images.

NOTE
(1)  Unauthorized reproduction of a part of or all of the content of this manual is prohibited. 
(2)  The content of this manual is subject to change without notice. 
(3)  Great care has been given to the creation of the content of this manual; however, should you notice any 

questionable points, errors, or omissions, please contact us. 

(4)  Notwithstanding section (3), NEC will not bear any responsibility for claims due to loss, lost profit, or other 

matters for reason of the use of this software. 

Содержание NP-PA600 Series

Страница 1: ...Multi Screen Tool User s Manual NEC Projector User Supportware ...

Страница 2: ... the GEOMETRIC CORRECTION data for joining the projected images and projecting them within the screen s frame and the specified range and create the Edge Blending data to adjust the brightness of the seams 3 Send the GEOMETRIC CORRECTION and Edge Blending data to the respective projectors About copyrights of projected images When using this software to project images for commercial purposes or pub...

Страница 3: ...s Tiling correction Create geometric correction data to project a single image using two to four projectors Also use the edge blending function to adjust for the difference in brightness at the seams where the projected images overlap to achieve a seamless image with a sense of unity With a short projection distance you can achieve high brightness projections Effects of stacking tiling correction ...

Страница 4: ...n the input signal is switched and the signal name is displayed the edge blending function is canceled We recommend using the projector s on screen menu to set SETUP MENU SOURCE DISPLAY to OFF beforehand The edge blending function is optimized for when the presetting is set to Graphic If the presetting differs depending on the input signal differences in brightness may occur at the parts where the...

Страница 5: ...or the NP PA600 series Installation Example Using 2 Projectors In consideration of using this software we recommend an installation like the following when the installation combines 2 projectors Installation Examples Warning Please request ceiling mount and other special installation at your store of purchase Installation should never be undertaken by the customer Doing so could result in the proj...

Страница 6: ...reater processor 2 GB or more memory capacity 1 GB or more free hard disk space Use of the Multi Screen Tool should be performed by an Administrator for Windows 7 Windows Vista and a Computer Administrator for Windows XP Required Components NET Framework 3 5 or later DirectX 9 for Windows Vista XP DirectX 10 Windows 7 Supported Equipment Projector NP PA600X NP PA550W NP PA500U 2 firmware version 1...

Страница 7: ... the Multi Screen Tool Page 9 Install and connect the computer projector or web camera Page 13 Setup the Multi Screen Tool Page 16 Make adjustments to the projector or web camera Projector preparation Page 21 Perform stacking tiling correction Page 22 ...

Страница 8: ...nstallation of the Multi Screen Tool 12 Windows 7 Windows Vista 12 Windows XP 12 2 Installation and Connection of Equipment 13 Connections for stacking tiling correction 13 Connections for Projecting an Image 14 For analog RGB signals 14 For digital RGB signals 15 Video signal 15 3 Multi Screen Tool Settings 16 Starting the Multi Screen Tool 16 Names of the Multi Screen Tool Screen 16 Multi Screen...

Страница 9: ...rk 3 5 on Windows XP i e an older version of NET Framework has not been installed the required component files will have a size of about 63 MB and about 20 MB when using Windows Vista It could take a considerable time from the start of downloading to the completion of installation Also if requested to restart Windows after installing NET Framework 3 5 please follow the instructions and restart Win...

Страница 10: ...ge the installation location click Change and specify the installation location A screen notifying that the installation preparation has been completed will be displayed 4 Click Install The installation will begin As the installation proceeds installation will start for appli cations required in the operation of the Multi Screen Tool 5 Click OK The EasyStack installation screen appears If a langua...

Страница 11: ...lation of the Multi Screen Tool 7 Click Install The installation will start To change the installation location click Browse and specify the installation location 8 Click Finish Installation of EasyStack is completed and the Multi Screen Tool s installation completed screen appears 9 Click Finish This completes the installation of the Multi Screen Tool Click Fin ish on the screen and close the set...

Страница 12: ...s 7 Windows Vista Select the Multi Screen Tool from Uninstall a program under Control Panel and uninstall it Windows XP Select the Multi Screen Tool from Add Remove Programs under Control Panel and uninstall it 1 Installation of the Multi Screen Tool ...

Страница 13: ...he web camera is 30 Connect each of the projectors to the same network Use LAN cable that supports Category 5 or higher for the connection to the network Plug each projector into a power outlet See page 6 for projectors supporting stacking tiling correction Note LAN LAN PA600 series PA600 series PA600 series Web camera LAN To USB port To LAN port Computer for correction ...

Страница 14: ...nection diagram Note Daisy Chain Connection Reference Connections can also be made using commercially available BNC cable COMPUTER1 IN COMPUTER1 IN Computer cable VGA Computer cable VGA Computer cable VGA Projector Projector COMPUTER1 IN Projector Analog RGB signal divider Mini D Sub 15 pin Analog RGB output Analog RGB input 1 2 3 Computer To displayed output connector Mini D Sub 15 pin COMPUTER1 ...

Страница 15: ...ons as illustrated in the diagrams below when connecting video equipment other than the computer e g DVD players etc For digital RGB signals Video signal Reference Connections can also be made via network using Image Express Utility 2 0 Audio output Video output L R VIDEO S VIDEO Projector Projector Projector DVD player Video deck Video signal divider Video cable Video cable Video cable Video cabl...

Страница 16: ...er Supportware and start it Names of the Multi Screen Tool Screen Multi Screen Tool Main Screen List of Connected Projectors Displays the connection order IP address projector name and resolution for the currently connected projectors Destination of Geometric Correction Data Select settings 1 to 3 of the projector s GEOMETRIC CORRECTION onscreen menu as the GEOMETRIC CORRECTION data storage locati...

Страница 17: ...he rectangle is maximized within the superimposed portion of the projection area The aspect ratio of the input signal is not maintained at this time Tiling Specify Four Points On the web camera s captured images set points at the four corners of the image for tiling projection and correct to fit within this range Auto When the screen has a frame the projected image is corrected so as to fit inside...

Страница 18: ...data JPG file is also stored Exit Closes the Multi Screen Tool Options Communication Settings At this screen select the projectors to be used for stacking tiling correction Select the type of network type of NIC network interface card with the topmost pull down menu Connect Connects to the projectors for which check marks are entered Update Updates the list display when there has been an increase ...

Страница 19: ...en Specify Four Points is selected for tiling correction the points at the four corners of the image for tiled projection can be fine adjusted updating the calibration When this is done correction is completed quickly since no filming with the camera is performed About Displays the version of the software that performs calibration EasyStack Quit Closes the calibration screen returning to the Multi...

Страница 20: ...eview Screen Displays the image photographed by the camera When Continuous capture mode is checked displays the web camera s continuous image Image Borders This is only displayed when Tiling Specify Four Points is selected on the Multi Screen Tool s main screen Drag the points at the four corners to set the range After tiling correction the input signal is projected within this range Fit Image to ...

Страница 21: ...ent White 6 Segment Color included with the main unit Stacking tiling correction is performed based on the test patterns so LENS MEMORY cannot be used This cannot be used simultaneously with the edge blending function on the projector s on screen menu Turn off the setting on the on screen menu before performing stacking tiling correction 4 Preparation of the Projectors Prepare the projectors to be...

Страница 22: ...CORRECTION data storage location The default setting is 1 In the projector GEOMETRIC CORRECTION data has already been registered in 1 to 3 as the default setting The existing GEOMETRIC CORRECTION data of the selected number will be overwritten in the saving location by the Multi Screen Tool Preparations Connect the web camera to a computer on which the Multi Screen Tool and the web camera s utilit...

Страница 23: ...apture mode checked the web camera s continuous image is displayed Adjust the position of the camera to fit within the photographing range of the projector s projected image then click Auto Tune to set the image s quality to the optimal values for calibration After making the settings click Finish to return to the calibration screen 7 Click Calibrate Calibration will start Four types of test image...

Страница 24: ...ojected The web camera photographs the screen on which the test image is projected and this is used as the calculation data for stacking tiling correction When an error message is displayed at the time of sending the test image and calibration cannot be completed please see Calibration Page 25 and Error Message List Page 27 There will be a return to the Multi Screen Tool screen upon completion of ...

Страница 25: ...o identify the contours position or shape of the test image with certain projected images In addition differences in brightness can also be due to differences in the projectors ECO MODE settings so set ECO MODE to the same setting on all of the projectors For the ECO MODE setting see the projectors operating instructions Is the web camera compatible with the Multi Screen Tool Please use a model th...

Страница 26: ...ce in brightness between the screen and the background an error may occur during calibration Camera Adjustment Examples Aim at the right image and adjust the camera so that the difference in brightness between the test image and the screen becomes distinct Camera Preview Screen Completion of calibration may not be possible in situations such as the following Photographic Screen is too Bright Extra...

Страница 27: ...too bright from outside light striking it Check the photographic image of the camera adjust the gain and other settings and check the difference in brightness between the test pattern and the background Also darken the peripheral illumination as much as possible Found Maximum Colors of rrr ggg bbb with a highest possible value of 255 There is insufficient brightness and the test pattern cannot be ...

Страница 28: ... Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries Powered by Scalable Display Technologies Protected by US Patent 6 456 339 and patents pending Logitech is a registered trademark of Logitech Inc HDMI is a registered trademark or trademark of HDMI Licensing LLC NEC Display Solutions Ltd 2011 2012 Ver 4 07 12 ...

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