WARNING: Never look into the projector lens when the lamp is turned on; the bright light can damage your eyes.
Never let children look into the lens when it is on. Never open any cover on the projector, except the lamp and
filter covers. Dangerous electrical voltages inside the projector can severely injure you. Except as specifically
explained in this User’s Guide, do not attempt to service this product yourself. Refer all servicing to qualified service
personnel.
WARNING: The projector and its accessories come packaged in plastic bags. Keep plastic bags away from small
children to avoid any risk of suffocation.
Caution: When you replace the lamp, never touch the new lamp with your bare hands; the invisible residue left by
the oil on your hands may shorten the lamp life. Use a cloth or glove to handle the new lamp.
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PowerLite® 1705c/1715c is an easy-to-use projector that
weighs less than 4 pounds. The projector offers up to 2700 lumens
(1715c) or 2200 lumens (1705c) of brightness. You can connect it to
a wide range of computers and video sources, or you can project from
a USB storage device, or over an 802.11g, 802.11b, or 802.11a
wireless network.
Easy control
The projector’s keystone correction feature automatically corrects
image distortion, and you can use the remote control to take charge of
your presentation from almost anywhere in the room. Freeze the
action, zoom in on part of the picture, or use the remote as a pointer.
You can even use it in place of your computer’s mouse to control your
computer and change slides in Microsoft
®
PowerPoint.®
EasyManagement
™
With the projector’s EasyManagement
Windows
®
PC to remotely monitor and control the projector over a
system, you can use a
network.
Security
To prevent unauthorized use, this projector includes several security
features including a password, user’s logo, and the ability to lock the
projector buttons.
9
Using Your Documentation
This book contains all the information you need to set up and use
your projector. Please follow these guidelines as you read through it:
■Warnings must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury.
■Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment.
■Notes contain important information about your projector.
■Tips contain additional projection hints.
Getting More Information
Need tips on giving presentations? Quick steps for setting up your
projector? Here’s where you can look for help:
■Quick Setup sheet
Gives you the instructions you need to get your projector up and
running if you are connecting to a notebook, MacBook,
PowerBook,
®
or iBook® computer, or projecting over a wireless
network.
■Projector kit
Includes this User’s Guide, your Quick Setup sheet, warranty
®
brochures, and Epson PrivateLine
Support card. Keep the kit
with your projector at all times.
TM
10Welcome
■Built-in help system
Provides assistance for common problems. Available from the
Help button on the projector or the remote control. See page 148
for details.
■http://support.epson.com
Download FAQs and e-mail your questions to Epson support.
■If you still need help after checking this User’s Guide and the
sources listed above, you can use the Epson PrivateLine Support
service to get help fast. Call (800) 637-7661 and enter the PIN on
the PrivateLine card. Or take advantage of Epson’s automated
support services 24 hours a day. See page 162 for more
information.
■presentersonline.com
Includes a library of articles covering presentation tips, tricks, and
technology. The site provides templates, clip art and sound clips,
as well as Presenters Services to use on the road. Even more
resources and services are available if you register to join the
Presenters Club
®
—and it’s free.
Registration and Warranty
Your projector comes with a basic carry-in 2-yearr and 90-day lamp
warranty as well as an international warranty that let you project with
confidence anywhere in the world. For details, see page 180 and the
warranty brochure included with your projector.
In addition, for customers who register their projector, Epson offers
SM
free Extra Care
Road Service. In the unlikely event of an equipment
failure, you won’t have to wait for your unit to be repaired. Instead,
Epson will ship you a replacement unit anywhere in the United States
or Canada, usually via overnight delivery. See the brochure included
with your projector for details.
To register, simply fill out the registration card and mail it to Epson.
Or you can register online at http://www.epson.com/webreg.
Registering also lets you receive special updates on new accessories,
products, and service.
Welcome11
Unpacking the Projector
After unpacking the projector, make sure you have all the parts shown
below:
EasyMP software
Projector with
802.11g/b/a wireless
adapter
Audio adapter
PDF manual and
registration CD-ROM
Remote control and
2 AAA batteries
CD-ROM
USB cable
12Welcome
Power cable
VGA computer cable
Carrying case
Save all packaging in case you need to ship the projector. Always use
the original packaging (or the equivalent) when you need to send the
projector to another location. If you are moving the projector by
hand, use the carrying case. See page 13 for ordering information, and
page 146 for transportation instructions.
Additional Components
Depending on how you plan to use the projector, you may need
additional components:
■To receive an S-Video signal, you’ll need an S-Video cable. One
may be provided with your video equipment, or you can purchase
one from Epson; see page 13.
■To receive a component video signal from a VCR or other video
device, you’ll need an HD15 to component video cable. You can
purchase one from Epson; see below.
Optional Accessories
To enhance your use of the projector, Epson provides the following
optional accessories:
ProductPart number
Replacement lamp V13H010L38
Air filter replacement set (2 filters)V13H13408
ATA molded hardshell case
Samsonite
Notebook/projector soft shoulder bag
Soft carrying case
You can purchase screens, carrying cases, or other accessories from an
Epson authorized reseller. To find the nearest reseller, call
800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766). Or you can purchase online at
www.epsonstore.com (U.S. sales) or www.epson.ca (Canadian sales).
14Welcome
Displaying and Adjusting
the Image
Whether you’re presenting from a computer or video equipment,
you need to follow some basic steps to display your image on the
screen.
Follow the guidelines in this chapter for:
■Positioning the projector
■Turning the projector on and selecting the image source
■Troubleshooting display problems
■Adjusting the image
■Turning off the projector
1
15
note
You can mount the projector
on the ceiling, or place it
behind a translucent screen
for rear projection. See
page 167 for details.
Positioning the Projector
If the projector isn’t already installed in the room you’re using, you’ll
probably want to place it on a table in front of the screen, as shown.
This lets you stand in the front of the room, face the audience, and
remain close enough to the equipment to be able to control it. Try to
leave as much space as possible between the projector and the screen to
get a good-size image.
Use the figure below to help you determine placement. Image size
increases with distance, but can vary depending on how you position
the zoom ring and whether you’ve adjusted the image with other
settings.
TBD
Also keep these considerations in mind:
■Place the projector on a sturdy, level surface.
■Make sure there is plenty of space for ventilation around and
under the projector. Do not set the projector on top of anything
that could block the vents under the projector.
■Make sure the projector is within 10 feet of a grounded electrical
outlet or extension cord.
16Displaying and Adjusting the Image
3.2 to 3.9 ft6.6 to 7.9 ft33.1 to 39.7 ftDistance from screen
Ideally, you should place the projector directly in front of the center of
the screen, facing it toward the screen squarely. The base of the lens
should be at about the level of the bottom of the screen.
Projector
Screen
If you place the projector below screen level, you’ll have to tilt it up by
extending the front adjustable foot. This causes the image to become
“keystone” shaped, but you can correct the distortion by pressing the
buttons on the projector. See page 23 for detailed information about
correcting the image shape.
For instructions on installing the projector in a permanent location,
such as a theater or conference room, see page 167.
note
After positioning the
projector, you may want to
connect a Kensington
MicroSaver
device to the lock port on the
projector. You can purchase
this from Epson; see
page 13.
®
anti-theft
Projecting the Image
Make sure your projector and other equipment are set up as described
on page 35. Then follow the instructions below to start the projector
and display an image.
Turning On the Projector
Turn on any connected computer or video equipment before starting
the projector so it can automatically detect and display the image
source. If you turn on the projector first, or have multiple pieces of
connected equipment, you may have to select the image source
manually (see page 19).
Displaying and Adjusting the Image17
note
To shut down the projector,
see page 25. Shutting down
the projector correctly
prevents premature lamp
failure and possible damage
from overheating.
Follow these steps to turn on the projector:
1.Open the A/V Mute slide (lens cover).
2.Plug one end of the power cable into the projector, and the other
end into an electrical outlet.
Power light turns orange.
The
18Displaying and Adjusting the Image
Power light
3.Press the red PPower button on the remote control or on top of
the projector.
The projector beeps once and the
Power light flashes green as the
projector warms up, then an image begins to appear. When the
Power light stops flashing and remains green, the projector is
ready for use.
4.If you’ve connected a Windows-based computer to the projector,
you may see a New Hardware Wizard screen saying your
computer has found a plug-and-play monitor; if so, click
Cancel.
5.If you are prompted to enter a password, see page 117.
Selecting the Image Source
Selecting the image source lets you switch between images input from
different pieces of connected equipment (such as a computer or DVD
player).
If you don’t see the image you want, press the
on the projector or the
Search button on the remote control until
you see the image you want to project.
You can also use the
Source buttons on the remote control to switch
between devices connected to the ports identified on each button, or
select EasyMP
™
to project wirelessly or from a USB drive.
Source Search button
warning
Never look into the lens
when the lamp is on. This
can damage your eyes, and is
especially dangerous for
children.
note
To focus and adjust the
image, see page 22. If a
projected image fails to
appear, see page 20 for help.
Displaying and Adjusting the Image19
Troubleshooting Display Problems
Follow these guidelines if you’re having trouble displaying an image.
You Can’t Project an Image
If you don’t see the image you are trying to project, try the following:
■Make sure the cables are connected correctly, as described
beginning on page 35.
■Make sure the Power light is green and not flashing and the A/V
Mute slide is open.
■If you’ve connected more than one computer and/or video source,
you may need to press the
projector’s control panel or
to select the correct source. (Allow a few seconds for the projector
to sync up after pressing the button.)
■If you’re using a PC notebook, press the function key on your
keyboard that lets you display on an external monitor. It may be
labeled
hold down the
CRT/LCD or have an icon such as . You may have to
Fn key while pressing it. Allow a few seconds for
the projector to sync up after changing the setting.
Source Search button on the
Search button on the remote control
The Projector and Notebook Don’t Display the
Same Image
If you’re projecting from a notebook, and you can’t see your image on
the projection screen and on your computer at the same time, follow
these guidelines.
If you’re using a PC notebook:
■On most systems, there’s a function key that lets you toggle
between the LCD screen and the projector, or display on both at
the same time. It may be labeled
Allow a few seconds for the projector to sync up after changing
the setting.
20Displaying and Adjusting the Image
CRT/LCD or have an icon such as
. You may have to hold down the
Fn key while pressing it.
■If the function key doesn’t permit you to display simultaneously
on both screens, you should check your monitor settings to make
sure both the LCD screen and the external monitor port are
enabled.
From the Control Panel, open the
Properties dialog box, click the
Advanced. The method for adjusting the settings varies by
brand; you may need to click a
Display utility. In the Display
Settings tab, then click
Monitor tab, then make sure the
external Monitor port is set as your primary display and/or
enabled. See your computer’s documentation or online help for
details.
If you’re using Mac OS X:
You may need to set up your system to display on the projector screen
as well as the LCD screen. Follow these steps:
®
1.From the Apple
Displays.
2.Make sure the
3.Click the
menu, select System Preferences, then select
VGA Display or Color LCD dialog box is selected.
Arrangement (or Arrange) tab.
Make sure
Mirror Displays
is checked
4.Make sure the
Mirror Displays checkbox is selected.
Displaying and Adjusting the Image21
Adjusting the Image
Once you see your image, you need to make certain adjustments:
■If the image is too high or too low, you can reposition it. See
below.
■To focus or zoom your image, see page 23.
■If the image isn’t square, see page 23.
■If a computer image displays incorrectly, see page 25.
■If you need to fine-tune the image and/or sound, see Chapter 6.
Adjusting the Height of Your Image
If the image is too low on the screen, you can use the front adjustable
foot to raise it.
1.Stand behind the projector. Press the blue foot release lever up
and lift the front of the projector.
2.Once the image is positioned where you want it, release the lever
to lock the foot in position.
3.If necessary, you can fine-tune the height or level the image by
turning the projector’s adjustable rear foot.
Projector rear foot
Raising the projector causes the image to distort or “keystone,” but
you can correct the shape as described on page 23.
22Displaying and Adjusting the Image
Focusing and Zooming Your Image
Turn the focus ring on the projector to sharpen the image.
Turn the zoom ring on the projector to reduce or enlarge the image.
Focus Zoom
If the image still isn’t large enough, you may need to move the
projector farther away from the screen. You can also use the
E-Zoom
buttons on the remote control to zoom in on a portion of the image.
See page 31 for instructions.
Adjusting the Image Shape
In most cases, you can maintain a square or rectangular image by
placing the projector directly in front of the center of the screen with
the base of the lens level with the bottom of the screen.
Even if the projector is slightly tilted (within a range of 30° up or
down), the projector has an automatic keystone correction function
that detects and corrects vertical keystone distortion.
Corrected imageProjector tilted upProjector tilted down
It takes about one second after projection starts for the image to be
corrected. During this time, a vertical keystone correction gauge
appears on the screen.
If your image is still distorted, you can correct it using the Keystone
buttons on the projector’s control panel or the projector’s Setting
menu.
Displaying and Adjusting the Image23
Keystone correction
note
The image will be slightly
smaller after adjusting. If
it’s important to maintain
the correct aspect ratio, use
the menu system to perform
keystone correction, then use
the remote’s
to adjust the aspect ratio. See
page 32.
Resize button
Using Keystone Correction
To adjust your image when it is wider on the top or bottom, do the
following:
■Press one of the two triangular buttons on the projector’s control
panel, as shown below. Continue pressing the button until you
are satisfied with the shape of the image.
■Or press the Menu button on the remote control or projector,
select the
Setting menu, and press Enter.
From the Setting menu, select
the pointer button on the remote control to adjust the
keystone setting as needed.
If the image becomes uneven, decrease the sharpness setting. (See
page 113.)
24Displaying and Adjusting the Image
Keystone and press Enter. Use
Correcting Computer Images
If you’re connected to a computer and the image doesn’t look right,
press the
Auto button on the remote control or the Enter button on
the projector. This automatically resets the projector’s tracking, sync,
resolution, and position settings.
If the
Auto button doesn’t correct the problem, you may need to
adjust the tracking or sync using the projector’s Signal menu. See
page 114 for more information.
Shutting Down the Projector
When you’ve finished using the projector, follow the recommended
procedure to shut it down. This extends the life of the lamp and
protects the projector from possible overheating.
note
You must be projecting an
image for this button to have
any effect. The
works only with computer
images projected through the
VGA port.
Auto button
note
Lamp life results will vary
depending on mode selected,
environmental conditions,
and usage.
1.Turn off any equipment plugged into the projector.
2.To turn off the projector, press the red P
Power button on the
remote control or projector.
You see a confirmation message. (If
you don’t want to turn it off, press
any other button.)
Turn off this product when
not in use to prolong the life
of the projector.
Displaying and Adjusting the Image25
note
You can set the projector to
automatically turn off the
projector lamp and enter
“sleep mode” when it has
not received any signals for
30 minutes. This conserves
electricity, cools the
projector, and extends the
life of the lamp. If you want
to start projecting again,
press the
If you are done using the
projector, unplug the power
cord. To enable sleep mode,
see page 122.
P Power button.
3.Press the P
Power button again. The lamp turns off. When the
projector beeps twice, you can unplug the power cord.
(If the projector is mounted on the ceiling, you will need to wait
20 seconds for the projector to cool down before you can unplug
the power cord.)
If you want to turn the projector on again, make sure the orange
light is not flashing, then press the P
Power button.
4.If you extended the adjustable front foot, press up on the blue
foot release lever to retract it.
5.Close the A/V Mute slide.
Using the Direct Power On Function
The Direct Power On function enables faster setup. The projector will
start up automatically when you plug it in; you won’t have to press the
P
Power button.
Follow these steps to enable Direct Power On:
1.Press the
Extended menu.
2.Choose
3.Choose
note
If a power outage occurs
when Direct Power On is
enabled and the projector is
plugged in, the projector will
start when the power is
restored.
4.Highlight
5.Press
The setting will take effect the next time you plug in the projector.
26Displaying and Adjusting the Image
Menu button on the remote control and select the
Operation and press Enter.
Direct Power On and press Enter.
On and press Enter.
Esc or Menu to exit.
Using the Remote Control
p
The projector includes a number of tools to enhance your
presentation. All of them can be accessed using the remote control,
which lets you operate the projector from anywhere in the room—up
to 20 feet away.
1
note
For information and
resources to help you give
the most professional
resentation, be sure to visit
presentersonline.com.
You can use the remote control to adjust the picture and sound
(page 29) or as a pointer to highlight your presentation (page 34). You
can also use it to adjust the color mode for various environments
(page 32) or as a wireless mouse when projecting from a computer
(page 33).
This chapter covers:
■Using the remote control
■Controlling the picture and sound
■Operating your computer with the remote control
■Highlighting your presentation
27
note
If a button is pressed longer
than 30 seconds, the remote
control stops operating to
conserve power. When you
release the button, normal
operation resumes.
Using the Remote Control
Follow these tips for using the remote control:
■Point the remote control at the front of the projector or at the
screen.
■Stand within 20 feet of the projector.
■Avoid using the remote under bright fluorescent lamps or in
direct sunlight, or the projector may not respond properly.
Replacing the Batteries
caution
When replacing batteries,
take the following
precautions:
■ Replace the batteries as
soon as they run out. If the
batteries leak, wipe away
battery fluid with a soft
cloth. If fluid gets on your
hands, wash immediately.
■ Do not expose batteries to
heat or flame.
■ Dispose of used batteries
according to local
regulations.
■ Remove the batteries if
you won’t be using the
projector for a long period of
time.
Replace the batteries as described below:
1.Turn the remote control over.
2.Press down on the tab on the
battery cover as you lift the cover
off.
3.Install two AAA batteries,
inserting the
+ and – ends as
shown.
4.Position the cover as shown, then
press down until it snaps into
place.
28Using the Remote Control
Controlling the Picture and Sound
You can use the remote control to preview and select your picture
sources, temporarily turn off the picture and sound, freeze the action,
zoom in on the picture, and adjust the volume.
Switching Between Picture Sources
If your projector is connected to more than one computer and/or
video source, you can switch between the different sources:
■The easiest way to select your source is to press the Search button
on the remote control (or the
projector) repeatedly until you see the image you want on the
screen.
Source Search button on the
■On the remote control, there are four Source buttons. Use them
to switch between equipment connected to the port identified on
each button, or to use EasyMP to project wirelessly or from a
USB drive.
After you select a source, the screen goes dark for a moment before the
image appears.
Using the Remote Control29
Turning Off the Picture and Sound
You can use the A/V Mute button on the remote control to turn off
the image and sound. This feature is useful if you want to temporarily
redirect your audience’s attention.
■To turn off the picture and sound, press the A/V Mute button.
The screen turns black.
■To turn the image and sound back on, press the button again.
note
This function pauses the
image, but not the sound.
Also, because the source
continues to transmit
signals, you won’t resume
the action from the point
you stopped it.
You can have the screen turn blue when you press the
A/V Mute
button. You can also have an image, such as a company logo, display
on the screen (see page 119).
Stopping Action
You can use the remote control to stop the action in your video or
computer image.
■To stop the action and keep the current image on the screen, press
the
Freeze button. The sound continues.
■To restart it, press the Freeze button again.
30Using the Remote Control
Zooming Part of Your Image
You can zoom in on a portion of the image using the E-Zoom buttons
on the remote control.
1.Press the
E-Zoombutton on the remote control.
You see a crosshair indicating the center of the zoom-in area.
2.Use the pointer button to position the crosshair.
3.Continue pressing the
E-Zoom button to enlarge the selected
area up to 4 times.
4.While the image is enlarged, you can:
■Use the pointer button to move around the screen.
■Press the E-Zoom button to zoom out.
5.When done, press the
ESC button to return the image to its
original size.
Controlling the Volume
To change the volume, press the or button on the remote
control or projector.
note
To temporarily shut off the
sound and picture, press the
A/V Mute button.
You can also adjust the volume using the projector’s menu system. See
page 116.
Using the Remote Control31
Resizing Video Images
You can use the Resize button on the remote control to adjust how
an image fits into the display area.
For video images, press
Resize to switch the aspect ratio between 4:3
and 16:9, (and Normal for computer images). This lets you play
certain digital video images or movies recorded on certain DVDs in
16:9 widescreen format.
For computer images, resizing is normally unnecessary, since the
projector automatically resizes the image to make the best use of the
display area. If you press the
Resize button on the projector or remote
control, the projector displays the image at the output resolution of
the computer (which makes the image larger or smaller, depending on
its resolution). If the resolution of the image is the same as the
projector’s (1024
× 768), pressing Resize has no effect.
Adjusting the Color Mode
You can use the Color Mode button on the remote control to adjust
the color, brightness, and other aspects of your image.
Press the button repeatedly to select from the following settings:
Photo: For vivid, high-contrast still images in a bright room.
Sports (video, S-video, or composite video only): For vivid TV
images projected in a bright room.
32Using the Remote Control
Presentation: For computer presentations (the default when
projecting from a computer with analog video).
Theatre: For optimizing movie images with increased contrast.
Game: For increased brightness when playing video games or
watching TV in a bright room. Emphasizes dark gradations.
sRGB: For matching the color palette of standard sRGB computer
displays
Blackboard: For projecting accurate colors on a green chalkboard
(adjusts the white point).
Customized: For manual color adjustment. (See page 112).
Operating Your Computer with the
Remote Control
If you connect a computer to the projector with a USB cable, as
described on page 37, then select
in the Extended menu (see page 122), you can use the remote control
in place of your computer’s mouse. This gives you more flexibility
when delivering slideshow-style presentations, since you won’t have to
stand next to the computer to change slides.
■Use the Up and Down buttons to move through a
slideshow.
Page up or down
to change slides
in PowerPoint
Left-click
Link21L for the USB Type B setting
Right-click
■Use the pointer button to move the cursor on the screen.
■Press the Enter button once to left-click, or press it twice to
double-click. Press the
■To drag-and-drop, hold down the Enter button. Then use the
pointer button to drag the object. When it’s where you want it,
press
Enter to release it.
Esc button to right-click.
Using the Remote Control33
Highlighting Your Presentation
You can display a pointer to call out important information on the
screen. If you want to customize the pointer tool, you can choose from
three alternative shapes.
Using the Pointer Tool
1.To activate the pointer tool, press the Pointer button on the
remote control. A pointer appears on the screen.
Pointer
If you prefer to use a different style of pointer, see the instructions
in the next section.
2.Use the pointer button on the remote control to position the
pointer on the screen.
34Using the Remote Control
3.When you’re done using the pointer, press
Esc to clear the screen.
Customizing the Pointer Tool
You can change the appearance of the pointer by choosing from three
alternative shapes.
1.Press the
Settings menu, highlight Pointer Shape, and press Enter. You
can select one of the pointer shapes shown at the left.
2.Select the shape you want and press
3.Highlight
4.Press
Menu button on the remote control, highlight the
Enter.
Return and press Enter.
Menu to exit from the menu system.
Connecting to Computers,
Cameras, and Other
Equipment
This chapter tells you how to connect the projector to a notebook or
desktop computer, and/or to video equipment, such as a VCR, DVD
player, or video camera. You can also connect the projector to a USB
storage device, digital camera, or external speakers.
Follow the instructions in this chapter on:
■Connecting to a computer
■Connecting video equipment
■Connecting to a digital camera or other USB device
1
■Playing sound through the projector
35
note
If you connect a Windowsbased computer to the
projector, you may see a
New Hardware Wizard
saying your computer has
found a plug-and-play
monitor; if so, click Cancel.
Connecting to a Computer
You can connect the projector to any computer that has a standard
video output (monitor) port, including desktop models, PC notebook
and notebook computers, MacBooks, PowerBooks and iBooks, and
hand-held devices. To connect to the blue
Component Video
port (standard VGA cable connection), see the
instructions below. After connecting to the computer, you may also
want to do one of the following:
■Connect a USB cable so you can use the remote control as a
mouse; see page 37
Computer/
note
For newer notebooks with
DVI connectors, see your
computer’s documentation
to see how to use a DVI to
VGA adapter (often
included with the computer)
to connect to the VGA
computer port.
caution
Don’t try to force a
connector to fit a port with a
different shape or number of
pins. You may damage the
port or connector.
■Connect an audio cable to play computer audio; see page 44
Connecting to the Computer Port
You can connect to the blue Computer/Component Video port
using the VGA computer cable that came with the projector (the
monitor port on your computer must be a mini D-sub 15-pin port).
1.If you’re using the VGA computer cable, connect one end to the
projector’s blue
other end to your computer’s monitor port. Then go to step 3.
2.You can connect an optional stereo mini-jack audio cable to play
sound through the projector (see page 44), or connect a USB
cable to use the remote control as a mouse (see page 37).
Computer/Component Video port, and the
36Connecting to Computers, Cameras, and Other Equipment
3.When you’ve finished making any connections, see page 17 for
instructions on turning on the projector and adjusting the image.
Connecting the Cable for Remote Mouse
Control
If you’ve connected a computer as described in this chapter (using
the
Computer/Component Video port) and set the USB Type B
setting under the projector’s Extended menu to
page 122), you can use the projector’s remote control as a wireless
mouse. This lets you control your computer and click through
slideshow-style presentations, such as PowerPoint,
away.
The wireless mouse function is supported on systems with a USB port
running Windows XP, 98SE, Me, or 2000, or Mac OS X 10.2.x to
10.4.x. This function is not supported if you use an S-Video cable to
connect your computer to the projector.
Link21L (see
from up to 20 feet
note
The remote mouse control
function may not operate
correctly on systems that
have been upgraded from an
earlier version of Windows.
1.Locate the USB cable that came with your projector.
2.Connect the square end of the cable to the projector’s
USB port.
USB cable
3.Connect the flat end of the cable to any available USB port on
your notebook or desktop computer.
note
For details on how to use the
remote control in place of
your computer’s mouse, see
page 33.
Move
Leftclick
cursor
Rightclick
Connecting to Computers, Cameras, and Other Equipment37
RCA connector
(composite video)
S-Video
connector
VGA connector
(RGB video)
4.If necessary, configure your computer to work with an external
USB mouse. See your computer documentation for details.
Connecting to Video Equipment
You can connect several video sources to the projector at the same
time. Before starting, look at your video equipment to determine its
available video output connections:
■If your video player has a yellow RCA-style video output
connector, see “Connecting a Composite Video Source” on
page 39.
■If your video player has an S-Video connector, see “Connecting
an S-Video Source” on page 40.
■If your video player has a component video port (three connectors
labeled either Y/Cb/Cr or Y/Pb/Pr), see “Connecting a
Component Video Source” on page 41.
■If your video player has an RGB video port (either a single
connector for a VGA-style monitor cable or three connectors
labeled R/G/B), see “Connecting an RGB Video Source” on
page 42.
After connecting video cables, you may also want to connect an audio
cable to play sound through the projector; see page 44.
38Connecting to Computers, Cameras, and Other Equipment
Connecting a Composite Video Source
1.Locate an RCA-style video cable (one is usually provided with
your video equipment or you can purchase one from an
electronics dealer).
2.Connect the cable to the yellow video output connector on your
player and the yellow
3.If you want to play sound through the projector, see page 44 for
instructions on connecting audio cables.
Video connector on the projector:
4.If you don’t need to make any other connections, see page 17 or
the Quick Setup sheet for instructions on turning on the projector
and adjusting the image. Once the projector is turned on, select
the image source: press the
or press the
Source Search button on the projector’s control
Search button on the remote control
panel repeatedly until the image appears.
Connecting to Computers, Cameras, and Other Equipment39
Connecting an S-Video Source
1.Locate an S-Video cable (one is usually provided with your video
equipment or you can purchase one from Epson; see page 13).
2.Connect the cable to the S-Video connector on your player and
S-Video connector on the projector:
the
3.If you want to play sound through the projector, see page 44 for
instructions on connecting audio cables.
4.If you don’t need to make any other connections, see page 17 or
the Quick Setup sheet for instructions on turning on the projector
and adjusting the image. Once the projector is turned on, select
the image source: press the
or press the
Source Search button on the projector’s control
panel repeatedly until the image appears.
40Connecting to Computers, Cameras, and Other Equipment
Search button on the remote control
Connecting a Component Video Source
You will need a component-to-VGA video cable or a component
video-to-VGA adapter for this connection. You can order this cable
(ELPKC19) from Epson; see page 14 for more information.
1.Locate a component-to-VGA video cable or adapter.
2.Connect the cable to your player and the blue
Computer/Component Video connector on the projector.
Component-toVGA adapter
note
Be sure your video player is
not an RGB video source.
If you select the wrong
source, image quality may
suffer. Check your video
player’s documentation.
Also, make sure the
Computer Input setting in
the Signal menu is set to
Auto or Component Video
(see page 114).
Component-to-VGA cable
3.If you want to play sound through the projector, see page 44 for
instructions on connecting audio cables.
4.If you don’t need to make any other connections, see page 17 for
instructions on turning on the projector and adjusting the image.
Once the projector is turned on, select the image source: press the
Search button on the remote control or press the Source
Search
button on the projector’s control panel repeatedly until
the image appears.
Connecting to Computers, Cameras, and Other Equipment41
note
Be sure your video player is
not a component video
source. If you select the
wrong source, image quality
may suffer. Check your
video player’s
documentation.
Connecting an RGB Video Source
1.Locate the VGA computer cable provided with the projector.
2.Connect the cable to the video port on your player and
Computer/Component port on the projector.
the
3.If you want to play sound through the projector, see page 44 for
instructions on connecting audio cables.
4.If you don’t need to make any other connections, see page 17 for
instructions on turning on the projector and adjusting the image.
Once the projector is turned on, select the image source: press the
Search button on the remote control or press the Source
Search
the image appears.
button on the projector’s control panel repeatedly until
42Connecting to Computers, Cameras, and Other Equipment
Connecting to a Digital Camera or
Other Device
You can connect your digital camera, USB flash memory drive, USB
hard drive, or multimedia storage viewer, such as the Epson P-4000 or
®
iPod
photo. Use the USB cable specified for your device. Then you
can use your device’s slideshow function or the projector’s EasyMP
PC Free feature (see page 89) to present images.
1.Make sure there is no card inserted in the projector’s card slot.
2.Connect the flat end of the USB cable to the flat USB port
on the projector, as shown.
note
Use a cable less than 10 feet
long and connect the camera
directly to the projector.
Your projector may not
function correctly if you use
a longer cable or connect
your camera to a USB hub.
If you connect a USB hard
drive, make sure you use the
AC adapter to power the
hard drive.
3.Connect the square end of the cable to your camera or other
device.
Removing the USB Cable
If you’re using PC Free mode to project your images, exit PC Free
mode before you remove the USB cable from the projector.
1.Position the cursor over the
of the PC Free screen.
2.Press the
mode.
3.Disconnect the USB cable.
Enter button on the remote control to close PC Free
Exit button in the upper right corner
Connecting to Computers, Cameras, and Other Equipment43
Playing Sound Through the Projector
You can play sound through the projector’s speaker system or attach
an external speaker system.
To play sound through the projector, follow these steps:
1.Locate the appropriate cable and connect it to the
Audio jack on
the projector.
■If you have a computer connected to the blue Computer/
Component Video
■If you have video equipment connected to the Video or
S-Video port, use an RCA-style audio cable and the audio
port, use a stereo mini-jack cable.
adapter included with the projector.
2.Connect the other end of the cable to the audio output
connector(s) on your computer or video equipment.
44Connecting to Computers, Cameras, and Other Equipment
Audio
adapter
Connecting External Speakers
When you use EasyMP, you can output the sound to external speakers
with built-in amplifiers. First, you need to use the Settings menu to set
the
EasyMP Audio Out option to External. See page 116 for
instructions.
To connect speakers to the projector, follow these steps:
1.Locate the appropriate cable to connect your speakers.
Depending on your speakers you may be able to use a
commercially available audio cable with a stereo mini-jack
connector on one end and pin jacks on the other end. For some
speakers, you may have to purchase a special cable or use an
adapter.
2.Connect the stereo mini-jack end of the audio cable to the
Audio
port on the projector.
3.Connect the other end(s) of the cable to your speakers.
The projector’s internal speaker system is disabled while sound is
output to external speakers, and you can’t use the projector or remote
control to control the volume.
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46Connecting to Computers, Cameras, and Other Equipment
Presenting Through a
Wireless Network
This chapter tells you how to send pictures to the projector through
a wireless network. Using EMP NS Connection, you can project
images shown on your computer screen—including text and
graphics—directly to your audience. Because images are displayed in
real-time, any changes you make on your PC or notebook are
automatically mirrored on the screen.
You’ll find instructions in this chapter on:
■Starting EasyMP
■Configuring basic settings
■Connecting to the projector in Ad Hoc (computer-to-computer)
mode or Access Point (infrastructure) mode
1l
■Using wireless security options
■Projecting wirelessly
■Multi-screen projection
■Removing the wireless 802.11g/b/a module
■Projecting from a wired LAN
■Sending e-mail alerts from the projector
Before starting, make sure you’ve installed EMP NS Connection as
described on page 165 for each computer you want to connect to the
projector. Then follow the steps in this chapter to start EasyMP,
configure your projector and computer, and run EMP
NS Connection.
47
Starting EasyMP
note
Only the Epson 802.11g/b/a
module is guaranteed to
work. Other brands may not
be compatible.
If you see a message asking
you to insert a LAN or
memory card, check to make
sure your 802.11 g/b/a
module is properly inserted.
Before connecting to the projector, you have to switch it to EasyMP
mode. Follow these steps:
1.Point the remote control at the projector and press the P
Power
button.
2.Press the
EasyMP button on the remote control to select EasyMP
as the source.
You see this screen. The network settings appear in the lower left.
3.If you’ve already set up your computer and projector for the mode
you want to use—Ad Hoc mode (also called computer-tocomputer mode) or Access Point mode (also called infrastructure
mode)—skip to “Projecting Over a Network” on page 73.
Otherwise, continue with the next section.
48Presenting Through a Wireless Network
Configuring Basic Settings
You can give your projector a unique name, enable a projector
keyword, or create a password for controlling the projector over the
Web.
1.Press the
2.Choose
3.Choose
You see the following screen:
Menu button, then choose Network and press Enter.
To Network Configuration and press Enter.
Basic and press Enter.
4.Make sure the projector has a unique name, so you can identify it
when connecting to it from your computer.
If you need to rename it, highlight the
then press
Enter.
Projector name text box
Presenting Through a Wireless Network49
5.Press the pointer button to select individual letters; then press
Enter to input a character. To add a blank space or to navigate
backward and forward through the input text, highlight the
arrows and press
letters, highlight the option and press
highlight
Finish and press Enter.
Enter. To toggle symbol settings or capital
Enter. When you’re done,
6.If you want to create a password for remote access to the
projector, highlight
Web Control Password, press Enter, and
enter a password of up to 8 alphanumeric characters. When you’re
done, highlight
Finish and press Enter.
7.If you want to set up a security keyword so that only people who
are in the same room as the projector can access it, turn
keyword
on. Then when you want to connect to the projector, it
Projector
displays a randomized four-digit number or “keyword” on the
screen. When prompted by NS Connection, you can enter the
keyword on your computer to connect (see page 75).
8.When you’re done making these settings, highlight the
button at the top of the screen, then press
Configuring the Connection
You can use NS Connection to connect to the projector and send
images wirelessly in two modes: Ad Hoc mode or Access Point mode.
■Ad Hoc mode (computer-to-computer mode) lets you connect
just one computer to the projector at a time; it’s easy to set up,
and the only equipment you need is a computer with a wireless
(802.11g, 802.11b, or 802.11a) network card or adapter, or a
50Presenting Through a Wireless Network
Return
Enter.
Macintosh with an AirPort® or AirPort Extreme card. When you
connect with this mode, any connection to other wireless
networks is broken; you can connect to the projector only.
■Access Point mode (infrastructure mode) lets multiple computers
access the projector at the same time and easily trade off control
over the projector. To use Access Point mode, you need a wireless
(802.11g , 802.11b, or 802.11a) access point or an AirPort
Extreme (or AirPort) base station, and one or more computers
with wireless network cards or adapters.
Follow the instructions below for the mode you want to use.
Using Ad Hoc Mode
To use Ad Hoc (computer-to-computer) mode, adjust your projector
and wireless card or adapter settings as described in this section.
Configuring the Projector
1.Press the Menu button, then choose Network and press Enter.
2.Choose
3.Choose
You see this screen:
To Network Configuration and press Enter.
Wireless LAN and press Enter.
note
Make sure you’ve installed
the NS Connection software
as described on page 165.
To connect to the projector
ov er a wi reles s netw ork, your
computer must be running
Windows 98, Me, 2000, or
XP. Your Mac must be
running Mac OS X 10.2.4
or later. See page 165 for
complete system
requirements for projecting
wirelessly.
Access Point mode
(infrastructure mode) is
required to achieve transfer
speeds up to 54MB/sec on an
802.11g network. Ad Hoc
mode (computer-tocomputer mode) limits
network connections to
11MB/sec. This is a
standard specification of
802.11g networking.
Presenting Through a Wireless Network51
4.Make sure
the pointer button on the remote control to highlight
then press
Quick is selected for the Connection mode. If not, use
Quick,
Enter to select it.
5.If your network is using 802.11a, use the pointer button on
the remote control to highlight
802.11a, then press Enter to
select it.
6.If your network card supports an SSID or ESSID name (see
page 55), highlight the
ESSID text box, press Enter, and enter a
name:
Press the pointer button to select individual letters; then press
Enter to input a character. To add a blank space or to navigate
backward and forward through the input text, highlight the
arrows and press
letters, highlight the option and press
highlight
Finish and press Enter.
Enter. To toggle symbol settings or capital
Enter. When you’re done,
Note that the ESSID is case-sensitive (if you enter the name in
uppercase on the projector, you must type it the same way on the
computer connecting to the projector).
7.When you’re done making these settings, highlight the
button at the top of the screen, then press
Complete
save your settings and return to the main EasyMP screen.
Now you’re ready to set up your computer to project wirelessly. Go to
“Configuring the Network Settings for Windows” below, or “Setting
Up Your Mac for Ad Hoc Mode” on page 55.
52Presenting Through a Wireless Network
Return
Enter. Choose Setup
and press Enter, then choose Yes and press Enter to
Configuring the Network Settings for Windows
Before connecting to the projector, you need to make sure the settings
for your notebook’s or PC’s network card match the settings you
entered for the projector.
1.Access your wireless network Properties window. For example, in
Windows XP you would click
and Internet Connections
Connections
icon. You see a screen similar to this:
Start > Control Panel > Network
. Then click the Network
note
On some Windows systems,
you can right-click
My Network Places or
Network Neighborhood
on the desktop and select
Properties.
Settings may vary,
depending on your wireless
network adapter. See the
documentation for your
adapter for more
information.
Right-click and select Properties
Presenting Through a Wireless Network53
2.Right-click the
Properties. You see a screen similar to this:
Wireless Network Connection icon and select
Click here
3.Click the
4.Click the
Configure button.
Advanced tab. You see a screen similar to this:
54Presenting Through a Wireless Network
5.Check your wireless card or adapter device settings. (Depending
on the type of card or adapter you’re using, some of the settings
may be different than those listed here.)
■Set the Network Type to 802.11 Ad Hoc.
■Set the SSID to match the name you assigned to the
projector’s ESSID.
■Make sure Encryption is Disabled.
6.Click the
General tab and make sure that your wireless card or
adapter is enabled.
7.When you’re done, click
OK to close the Properties dialog box.
Now you’re ready to connect to the projector. See “Projecting Over a
Network” on page 73.
Setting Up Your Mac for Ad Hoc Mode
Your AirPort software is automatically configured to allow your Mac
to detect both computer-to-computer (Ad Hoc) and Access Point
networks.
Typically, you only need to select your projector’s ESSID from the
AirPort status menu on the Mac menu bar. If you’re having problems
detecting the projector, follow these steps:
note
When you connect in Ad
Hoc mode, your computer is
disconnected from any other
wireless networks. If you
need to remain connected to
your wireless network, use
Access Point mode, as
described on page 57. Also,
make sure you reconnect to
your original wireless
network when you are done
using the projector.
1.From the Apple pull-down menu, select
2.Double-click the
Network icon. You see the Network settings
window.
System Preferences.
Presenting Through a Wireless Network55
3.Make sure Location is set to
Select
Automatic
Automatic.
note:
If you don’t need the other
network port
configurations, disable
them by deselecting their
checkboxes.
When you connect in Ad
Hoc mode, your computer
is disconnected from any
other wireless networks. If
you need to remain
connected to your wireless
network, use Access Point
mode, as described on
page 57. Also, make sure
you reconnect to your
original wireless network
when you are done using
the projector.
Select Network Port
Configurations
then select AirPort
4.Select
Network Port Configurations in the Show pull-down
menu.
5.Under Port Configurations, select
6.Click
Apply Now. Then close the window.
AirPort.
7.Click the AirPort icon on the menu bar at the top of the Mac
desktop. You see the AirPort status menu:
Choose the ESSID
you assigned to the
projector
8.Check to make sure AirPort is turned on.
9.Select your projector’s ESSID.
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Using Access Point Mode
To use Access Point (infrastructure) mode, first adjust your projector
and wireless access point or AirPort base station settings as described
in this section.
Configuring the Projector
1.Press the Menu button, then choose Network and press Enter.
2.Choose
Wireless LAN and press Enter.
You see this screen:
3.Make sure
Advanced is selected for the Connection mode. If
not, use the pointer button on the remote control to highlight
Advanced, then press Enter to select it.
4.If your network is using 802.11a, use the pointer button on
the remote control to highlight
802.11a, then press Enter to
select it.
5.To enable your computer to find the projector on the network,
you need to enter an ESSID, which is the SSID name of your
access point or the name of your AirPort network. (The name of
Presenting Through a Wireless Network57
your AirPort network may be different from that of your AirPort
base station; select your base station in the AirPort Admin utility
and click
Configure to check the name of your network.)
note
For specific details about
your network, please consult
your network administrator.
If you don’t know your
gateway or access point
address, see page 64. If
you’re using AirPort, start
the AirPort Admin utility,
select your base station and
click
Configure. Then click
the
Network tab to see your
base station’s IP address.
If you want to monitor the
projector using
HP OpenView,
to enter at least one trap IP
address. You can Enter this
information in the SNMP
menu. See page 126 for
details on monitoring the
projector.
™
you’ll need
Highlight the
ESSID text box, press Enter, and enter a name:
Press the pointer button to select individual letters; then press
Enter to input a character. To add a blank space or to navigate
backward and forward through the input text, highlight the
arrows and press
letters, highlight the option and press
highlight
Finish and press Enter.
Enter. To toggle symbol settings or capital
Enter. When you’re done,
Note that the ESSID is case-sensitive (if you enter the name in
uppercase on the projector, you must type it the same way on the
computer connecting to the projector).
6.If your access point assigns IP addresses automatically, turn on
DHCP. Otherwise, turn off DHCP and enter the following
information:
■IP address: Enter the IP address you want to assign to the
projector. It must be formatted like other addresses on the
network. The last section should be unique.
■Subnet mask: For example: 255.255.255.000, but this
depends on how your network is set up.
■Gateway address: Enter the IP address that was assigned to
the access point or AirPort base station when it was set up.
■DNS server (primary)/DNS server (secondary): Enter the
IP address that was assigned to the DNS server(s) for your
network.
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7.When you’re done making these settings, highlight the Return
button at the top of the screen, then press
Complete
and press Enter, then choose Yes and press Enter to
Enter. Choose Setup
save your settings and return to the main EasyMP screen.
Now you’re ready to set up your computer for wireless projecting. Go
to “Configuring the Network Settings for Windows” below, or go to
“Setting Up Your Mac for Access Point Mode” on page 65. If you
want to enable security options for your network, see page 67 to set up
the option that your network uses on the projector.
Configuring the Network Settings for Windows
Before connecting to the projector, you need to make sure the settings
for your computer’s wireless card or adapter match the settings you
entered for the projector.
1.Access your wireless network Properties window. For example, in
Windows XP you would click
and Internet Connections
Connections
icon. You see a screen similar to this:
Start > Control Panel > Network
. Then click the Network
note
On some Windows systems,
you can right-click
My Network Places or
Network Neighborhood
on the desktop and select
Properties.
Settings may vary,
depending on your wireless
network adapter. See the
documentation for your
adapter for more
information.
Right-click and select
Properties
Presenting Through a Wireless Network59
2.Right-click the
Properties.
Wireless Network Connection icon and select
You see a screen similar to this:
Click here
3.Click the
4.Click the
60Presenting Through a Wireless Network
Configure button.
Advanced tab. You see a screen like this:
5.Check your wireless card’s or adapter’s device settings.
(Depending on the type of card or adapter you’re using, some of
the settings may be different than those listed here.)
■Set the Network Type to Infrastructure.
■Set the SSID to match the name assigned to the access point
(which should also be the projector’s ESSID).
■Make sure Encryption is Disabled if you have not set up
encryption on the projector.
6.Click the
General tab and make sure that your wireless card or
adapter is enabled.
7.When you’re done, click
box.
8.Right-click the
Properties. You see this screen:
select
Wireless Network Connection icon again and
OK to close the wireless properties dialog
Presenting Through a Wireless Network61
9.Select
see this screen:
Internet Protocol and click the Properties button. You
note
For specific details about
your network, please consult
your network administrator.
note
If you don’t know your
gateway or access point
address, see page 64.
10. If your access point uses DHCP, select
automatically
. Otherwise select Use the following IP address
Obtain an IP address
and enter the required information:
■IP address: Type in the IP address you want to assign to the
computer. It must be formatted like other addresses on the
network. The last section must be unique.
■Subnet mask: For example: 255.255.255.000, but this
depends on how your network is set up.
■Default gateway: Enter the IP address that was assigned to
the access point when it was set up.
11. When you’re done, click
12. Click the
Wireless Networks tab.
OK.
(If you don’t see this tab, you may need to enable your wireless
card or adapter by clicking
Configure to access the device
settings; then follow any instructions on the screen to enable the
device.)
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You see a screen like this:
13. Verify that you’ve enabled your computer’s connection to the
access point. It should be listed with the small icon next to it,
indicating a connection.
If it’s not listed, click
Configure and type the name of your access
point.
14. When you’re done making settings, click
OK to close the dialog
box.
Now you’re ready to connect to the projector. See “Projecting Over a
Network” on page 73.
Presenting Through a Wireless Network63
Checking the Gateway IP Address on Windows
note
If you cannot identify the
gateway address using this
Windows utility, use the
administrator’s utility
software that came with
your access point.
If you’re entering IP addresses manually and need to find out the
gateway IP address (the IP address of your access point), make sure the
wireless connection to the access point is currently active, as described
in the previous section. Then follow these steps:
1.Access your wireless network Properties window. For example, in
Windows XP you would click
and Internet Connections
Connections
icon. You see a screen similar to this:
Start > Control Panel > Network
. Then click the Network
2.Right-click the
Status.
64Presenting Through a Wireless Network
Right-click and select Status
Wireless Network Connection icon and select
3.Click the Support tab. The gateway’s IP address is listed as
shown:
Gateway address
Setting Up Your Mac for Access Point Mode
Your AirPort software is automatically configured to allow your Mac
to detect Access Point networks.
Typically, you only need to select your AirPort network name from
the AirPort status menu on the Mac menu bar. If you’re having
problems connecting to the projector, follow these steps:
1.From the Apple pull-down menu, select
2.Click the
Network icon. You see the Network settings window.
System Preferences.
Presenting Through a Wireless Network65
note
If you don’t need the other
network ports, disable
them by deselecting their
checkboxes. If more than
one network port is
enabled, the projector
software warns you to turn
off AirPort when you first
connect the projector.
Disregard this message.
Your AirPort network and
base station names may be
different. To check or
change your AirPort
network name, start the
AirPort Admin utility,
select your base station,
and click
Click
Settings, then make any
changes you want on the
AirPort tab.
If you’re connecting to
your projector in static IP
mode, deselect the
Distribute IP addresses
checkbox. Make sure your
projector’s gateway address
is identical to the base
station’s IP address, and
the first three segments of
the projector’s IP address
are identical to the first
three segments of the base
station’s IP address.
Configure.
Show All
3.Make sure Location is set to
Select
Automatic
Select Network Port
Configurations
Then select AirPort
4.Select
Network Port Configurations in the Show pull-down
Automatic.
menu.
5.Under Port Configurations, select
6.Click
Apply Now. Then close the window.
AirPort.
7.Start the AirPort Admin utility. Select your base station, then
Configure.
click
8.On the AirPort tab, make sure your AirPort network name
matches your projector’s ESSID. If not, enter the projector’s
ESSID in the AirPort Network text box and click
Update.
9.If you turned DHCP on in your projector’s advanced menu, click
the Network tab and make sure the
checkbox is selected. If you need to select it, click
Distribute IP addresses
Update.
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10. Click the AirPort icon on the menu bar at the top of the
Macintosh desktop. You see the AirPort status menu:
11. Check to make sure AirPort is turned on.
12. Select the name of your AirPort network.
Using Wireless Security Options
You can use the following security options when connecting to the
projector wirelessly: WEP encryption, WPA security, EAP-TLS
certificate validation, or LEAP, EAP, or PEAP authentication. To set
these security features up on your wireless network, see your
documentation or get help from your network administrator. See the
following sections to enable the security option on your projector:
■“Enabling WEP Encryption” below
■“Enabling WPA Security” on page 69
■“Enabling EAP, LEAP, or PEAP Authentication” on page 70
■“Enabling EAP-TLS Certificate Validation” on page 72
Enabling WEP Encryption
1.Press Menu on the projector remote. Highlight Network and
then press
2.Choose
3.Highlight
Enter.
To Network Configuration and press Enter.
Security, then press Enter.
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You see the following screen:
note
Text input for WEP
encryption varies with
different access points; check
with your network
administrator. Try
first. If that doesn’t work,
try Text2 and then Text3.
ASCII
4.Press
5.For the WEP encryption setting, highlight
Enter to show the menu, then highlight WEP and press
Enter.
128 Bit or 64 Bit and
press Enter.
6.For Format, highlight
to enable text input, then press
7.If you chose
Highlight the
64 Bit, choose Key ID 1, 2, 3, or 4.
Encryption key text box and press Enter. Press the
HEX to enable hexadecimal input or ASCII
Enter.
pointer button to select individual letters; then press
input a character. To add a blank space or to navigate backward
and forward through the input text, highlight the arrows and
press
Enter. To toggle symbol settings or capital letters, highlight
the option and press
and press
Enter.
Enter. When you’re done, highlight Finish
Enter to
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8.Check with your network administrator for directions on entering
a key for your network, and follow these general guidelines:
■For 128 bit WEP encryption with hexadecimal input, enter
26 characters, from 0 to 9 and from A to F.
■For 64 bit WEP encryption with hexadecimal input, enter 10
characters, from 0 to 9 and from A to F.
■For 128 bit WEP encryption with ASCII or text input, enter
13 alphanumeric characters.
■For 64 bit WEP encryption with ASCII or text input, enter 5
alphanumeric characters.
9.When you’re done making these settings, highlight the
button at the top of the screen, then press
Complete
and press Enter, then choose Yes and press Enter to
Enter. Choose Setup
save your settings and return to the main EasyMP screen.
Enabling WPA Security
1.Press Menu. Highlight Network and then press Enter.
2.Choose
3.Highlight
You see the following screen:
To Network Configuration and press Enter.
Security, then press Enter.
Return
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4.Press
Enter to show the menu, then choose WPA-PSK (TKIP) or
WPA-PSK (AES) and press Enter.
Highlight the
PSK (pre-shared key) text box and press Enter.
Press the pointer button to select individual letters; then press
Enter to input a character. To add a blank space or to navigate
backward and forward through the input text, highlight the
arrows and press
letters, highlight the option and press
highlight
Finish and press Enter.
5.When you’re done making these settings, highlight the
button at the top of the screen, then press
Complete
Enter. To toggle symbol settings or capital
Enter. When you’re done,
Return
Enter. Choose Setup
and press Enter, then choose Yes and press Enter to
save your settings and return to the main EasyMP screen.
Enabling EAP, LEAP, or PEAP Authentication
1.Press Menu. Highlight Network and then press Enter.
2.Choose
To Network Configuration and press Enter.
3.Highlight
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Security, then press Enter.
You see the following screen:
4.Press
Enter to show the menu, then choose EAP-TTLS/MD5,
EAP-TTLS/MS-CHAPv2
EAP-FAST/GTC and press Enter.
, LEAP, PEAP/MS-CHAPv2, or
5.Enter the user name and password that match the settings on your
authentication server:
Highlight the
pointer button to select individual letters; then press
User name text box and press Enter. Press the
Enter to
input a character. To add a blank space or to navigate backward
and forward through the input text, highlight the arrows and
press
Enter. To toggle symbol settings or capital letters, highlight
the option and press
and press
■Highlight the Password text box and press Enter. Enter the
Enter.
Enter. When you’re done, highlight Finish
password as you entered the User name.
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6.When you’re done making these settings, highlight the
button at the top of the screen, then press
Complete
and press Enter, then choose Yes and press Enter to
Enter. Choose Setup
save your settings and return to the main EasyMP screen.
Enabling EAP-TLS Certificate Validation
1.Press Menu. Highlight Network and then press Enter.
Return
2.Choose
3.Highlight
To Network Configuration and press Enter.
Security, then press Enter.
You see the following screen:
4.Press
Enter to show the menu, then choose EAP-TLS and press
Enter.
The certificate information appears on the screen.
5.When you’re done making these settings, highlight the
button at the top of the screen, then press
Complete
save your settings and return to the main EasyMP screen.
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Return
Enter. Choose Setup
and press Enter, then choose Yes and press Enter to
Projecting Over a Network
Once you’ve started EasyMP and set up your projector and computer
in either Ad Hoc (Quick) mode or Access Point (Advanced) mode, or
in the optional wired LAN mode, as described on page 84, follow
these steps to start NS Connection and project over the network.
1.Make sure you’ve set up your projector (see page 48).
2.Windows: Select
Mac OS X: Double-click the
EMP NS Connection from the Start menu.
EMP NS Connection icon in your
Applications folder.
3.The first time you start NS Connection, you see this dialog box.
Choose a connection mode and click
4.If you see a message asking you to disable the firewall, click
OK.
Yes to
make an exception for the projector and allow projection.
note
If you don’t see your network
adapter’s IP address, allow a
minute for it to appear. If
your access point or AirPort
base station uses DHCP
(
Distribute IP addresses
setting is enabled for
AirPort), sometimes it takes
a minute for the server to
pick up the IP address.
Once you’ve selected the IP
address for your network
adapter, you won’t see the
Switch network dialog
box when you start
NS Connection. If you want
to change to a different
network adapter, click
Extension on the EMP NS
Connection dialog box, then
click
Switch LAN on the
extension dialog box.
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note
If a projector is in use and is
“locked,” you won’t be able to
select it.
To lock the projector from
connection by other users
while you are connected, click
the
Disable interrupt
connection
De-select it to disable the lock
and allow connection by other
users.
checkbox.
You see the screen below. (If you have previously started NS
Connection, this may be the first screen you see.)
Select projector
If the connection is working properly, you see your projector
listed. If you have additional Epson projectors on the network,
they are also listed, along with their status.
If PowerPoint is already
running when you start the
projection and you see a
message that says you need to
restart PowerPoint, close and
reopen PowerPoint after
starting NS Connection.
The status is indicated next to each projector’s name.
5.Once the name of your projector appears, select it and click
Connect. If more than one projector is listed, you can select
additional ones and connect to them (up to four) at the same
time.
If the selected projector is already being used by another person,
you can still connect to it (unless it is “locked”); doing so
automatically disconnects the other user. If a projector is locked,
you won’t be able to connect to it when it is in use.
If you don’t see the projector, follow the suggestions on page 75.
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6.If you set up the projector to prompt you for a keyword before
connecting, you see a screen like this one:
Enter keyword
Type in the four-digit number displayed on the EasyMP Network
screen and click
OK.
7.Once the connection is established, you see your computer’s
image transmitted to the screen, and a floating control bar on
your computer desktop:
Windows
Macintosh
8.If necessary, you can drag the control bar out of the way on your
screen.
9.When you’re done with your presentation, click
Disconnect on
the control bar.
Solving Connection Problems
If you don’t see your projector, check the following:
1.Make sure your wireless signal is strong enough to establish a
connection. If you have a Mac, check the AirPort icon on the Mac
menu bar. For Windows, see the documentation for your access
point or wireless network card or adapter.
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note
If none of these suggestions
work, see the troubleshooting
information beginning on
page 157.
note
The AirPort network name
may be different than the
AirPort base station name.
To check the network name,
start the AirPort Admin
utility, select your base
station, and click
Configure. Then click
Show All Settings. The
network name appears on
the AirPort tab.
2.Make sure you’re trying to connect to the right network. In
Windows, verify that you’ve enabled your computer’s connection
to the access point or that your wireless card or adapter is enabled,
and that its SSID matches the projector’s ESSID. In Mac OS X,
check the AirPort status menu (click the AirPort icon on your
menu bar) to make sure AirPort is turned on and the projector’s
ESSID or your AirPort network is selected.
3.Make sure you aren’t projecting one of the EasyMP configuration
screens. (You should see a message that the projector is ready to
connect.) If you have to exit a configuration screen, restart NS
Connection.
4.Make sure the ESSID for your projector matches the SSID for
your wireless card, adapter, or access point. If you have an AirPort
base station, make sure the projector’s ESSID matches the AirPort
network name. Remember that the ESSID is case-sensitive.
5.Check the IP address for both your projector and your wireless
card, adapter, access point, or AirPort base station. The first three
segments of the IP address should be identical. The last segment
of the projector’s IP address should be close, but not identical, to
the last segment of the IP address for your wireless interface,
access point, or base station.
6.Restart your computer and start NS Connection again.
7.If you still don’t see your projector, follow the instructions in
“Connecting in Advanced Connection Mode” on page 77 to
connect to the projector.
Using the Control Bar
From the control bar, you can access these NS Connection features:
Displays the Select target projector dialog box.
Stops projection of computer images while connecting
to the projector.
The projector projects the computer image.
Pauses projection of computer images. Click again to
restart projection.
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Starts Presentation Mode for the selected projector. In
Presentation Mode, only the PowerPoint slide show
images are projected by the projector.
Displays the Projector control screen, which allows you
to enable A/V Mute, switch the PC source, or switch
the video source.
For projecting movie files on your computer.
Allows you to set up multi-screen mode and see a
preview of how the images will appear on each screen.
Displays the projector settings dialog box.
Disconnects the connection to the projector.
Use to switch which buttons displayed on the control
bar.
Clicking one of the buttons on the control bar may cause a submenu
to appear above the control bar.
When you’re done, click the arrow in the upper right corner to close
the submenu.
Connecting in Advanced Connection Mode
1.Click Manual search on the NS Connection screen.
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2.Enter the IP address or the projector name for the projector you
want to connect to, and click
OK.
The Projector is added to the EMP NS Connection screen.
If the search fails to find a projector with the specified IP address,
the searching icon turns into a question mark. If this happens, run
EasyMP on your projector (see page 48) to check the projector’s
IP address, then repeat this step.
3.Click the projector you want to connect to and click the
Connect
button. If more than one projector is listed, you can select
additional projectors and connect to them at the same time.
4.If you are prompted for a keyword, enter the four-digit number
displayed on the EasyMP Network screen and click
OK.
The computer’s image is transmitted to the projector and appears
on the screen. See page 75 for details about using the floating
control bar on your computer desktop.
Enabling Network Security
The projector includes the following network security options which
you can enable for network projection:
■Data encryption
Encode and transmit data. Even if data is intercepted, it cannot be
deciphered. See page 79 to enable encryption.
■Connection limitation (Authentication)
A user’s name and a password are registered in advance, which
means that only the registered wireless port can connect to the
network and prevents unauthorized third parties from connecting to
the network.
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■Firewall
Prevents unauthorized computer access by closing ports that are
not used.The security functions that can be used with this
projector vary depending on the connection mode of the wireless
LAN. Use the firewall function provided with your OS.
The security functions that can be used with this projector vary
depending on the connection mode:
The authentication and
firewall features are only
effective when the access
point for the connection
destination supports the
same functions.
2.Click the
General Settings tab.
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3.Select the
Encrypt communications checkbox.
4.Click
OK.
Enabling Network Security Options
You need to enable network security including WEP, WPA, EAP,
LEAP, or PEAP, or firewall settings on your network and on the
projector (see page 67). For network setting details, follow the
directions from your network administrator.
If using EAP, you need to make settings at the projector that match
the authentication server settings. Check with your network
administrator for details on RADIUS settings.
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Multi-screen Projection
When using Multi-screen display, you can set each projector to
display a section of the screen or image, to create a single image
spanning a large area.
Here are some examples:
note
For a Mac, you have to
connect a monitor to the
computer and use the
multi-screen display
function. For Windows,
even if a monitor is not
connected, you can set a
virtual display by installing
the virtual display driver
prepared in EMP NS
Connection.
For Windows, when the real
monitor is connected as a
secondary monitor, the
image for that screen cannot
be projected.
You can adjust each
projector’s color tone. See
page 123.
To set up multi-screen display in NS Connection, follow these steps:
1.Click
Use multi-display.
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2.Click
Display properties.
3.Drag the monitor icons to arrange the positions of the displays.
4.Close the Display Preferences (Windows) or System Preferences
(Mac), when you are done arranging the display numbers.
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5.To allocate projectors to each display, choose a number from the
menu under
Display.
6.Click the
Connect button when you are ready to project the
image.
Removing the Wireless 802.11g/b/a
Module
Follow these steps to remove the card from your projector.
1.If you’re running NS Connection, click
control bar.
Disconnect on the
Click
Disconnect
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caution
p
Never remove the module
while the indicator light is
green or when projecting
wirelessly. You may damage
the module or lose data.
note
Only the Epson Ethernet
unit is guaranteed to work.
Other brands may not be
compatible.
2.Check the access light to make sure it isn’t flashing. Then pull the
module off of the projector.
Connecting to a Wired Network
With the optional Ethernet unit, you can connect the projector to
your network and configure it with an IP address.
1.Remove the wireless module, as described above, then insert the
Ethernet unit into the projector.
2.Connect the projector to your network using a commercially
available 100BaseTX or 10BaseT network cable. Connect the
cable to the
LAN port on the projector.
If you see a message asking
you to insert a LAN or
memory card, check to make
sure your Ethernet unit is
roperly inserted.
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3.Point the remote control at the projector and press the P
button.
4.Press the
EasyMP button on the remote control to select EasyMP
as the source.
5.Press the
Network menu, then press Enter.
6.Choose
7.Choose
Menu button on the remote control, select the
To Network Configuration and press Enter.
Wired LAN and press Enter.
Power
You see the following screen:
8.Do one of the following:
■If your network assigns addresses automatically, turn on the
DHCP setting.
■If your network does not assign addresses automatically, turn
off
DHCP and enter the projector’s IP Address, Subnet
Mask
, Gateway Address, and DNS Servers, as needed.
To enter numbers, use the pointer button on the remote
control to highlight the number you want to input, then press
the
Enter button. When you’re finished changing an address
in the network menu, highlight
Return, then press the Enter
button.
note
If you’re a network
administrator, you can use
the SNMP option to enter a
trap IP address. This lets you
receive trap alerts for the
projectors you’re monitoring.
If you have HP OpenView,
a plug-in will be available
to allow you to manage your
projectors in HP OpenView.
Check with your dealer or
Epson for availability.
When you’re done making all necessary changes, press
Menu to exit
the menu system.
To connect to the projector with NS Connection using the Quick
Connection mode, see page 73. To connect to the projector using
Advanced Connection mode, see page 77.
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Using Projector E-mail Alerts
When this feature is enabled, the projector sends you an e-mail alert if
it has any problems.
1.Press the
Network menu, then press Enter.
2.Choose
3.Choose
You see the following screen:
Menu button on the remote control, select the
To Network Configuration and press Enter.
Mail, then press Enter.
4.Highlight
5.Enter the IP address for the SMTP server for the projector.
You can enter a number from 0 to 255 in each field of the address.
However, the following IP addresses cannot be used:127.x.x.x,
224.0.0.0 to 255.255.255.255 (where x is a number from 0 to
255).
6.Enter the SMTP server’s port number. The default value is 25.
You can enter a numeric value from 1 to 65535.
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On to receive email notifications, then press Enter.
7.Choose one of the Destination Address fields, then enter the
e-mail address and the contents of the message that you will
receive when an problem or warning occurs. You can register up
to three addresses. You can enter up to 32 alphanumeric
characters for the e-mail address.
8.Select problems or warnings to be notified about by mail.
When the selected problem or warning occurs, an e-mail message is
sent to the specified notification addresses. The subject line of the
e-mail is
EPSON Projector. The e-mail includes the following
information:
■Line 1: The name of the projector where the problem has
occurred
■Line 2: The IP address of the projector where the problem has
occurred
■Line 3: Details of the problem
note
If a critical problem develops
with a projector which
causes it to suddenly stop
working, it may not be
possible for the projector to
send a message.
If Standby Mode is set to
Network ON in the
Extended menu, the
projector can still be
monitored even if the
projector is in standby mode
(when the power is off).
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Presenting from a Digital
Camera or External Drive
The projector’s EasyMP PC Free feature lets you give presentations
from a drive or a digital camera connected to the projector via USB.
You can play movies, display graphics, or play a scenario, a format that
lets you create your own slideshow using PowerPoint files, JPG image
files, and BMP graphics files.
This chapter covers the following:
1
note
To create a scenario, you
need a USB drive to connect
to your computer. Also make
sure you’ve installed the
EMP SlideMaker software
(available for Windows
only), as described on
page 166.
Depending on the type of
card you have, you may also
need an adapter to use it
with the projector. See
page 104.
■Creating a slideshow on the fly
■Presenting image files from a digital camera
■Presenting image files from an external drive
■Creating a scenario
■Transferring your scenario to a memory card
■Presenting scenarios
■Supported file formats
89
Creating a Slideshow on the Fly
If you have a folder containing an assortment of images, you can
display them as a slideshow.
Displaying the Slideshow
First make sure the images are stored in a folder on the USB drive.
Then follow these steps:
1.Use the pointer button on the remote control to highlight the
drive containing your images and press
Enter.
2.Use the pointer button on the remote control to highlight the
folder containing your images and press
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Enter.
3.From the drop-down menu, use the pointer to select Play
Slideshow
and press Enter. The images contained in the folder
are presented as a slideshow.
Use the remote control to run the slideshow as described in the
next section.
Controlling Your Slideshow
While your slideshow is running, use the remote control as follows:
■Press Enter or Page down to display the next slide or image,
or to begin playing a movie.
■Press Page up to display the previous slide or image, or to
replay a movie.
■Press the appropriate side of the pointer button to rotate a
slide or image on the screen.
■To exit the slideshow at any point, press the Esc button. Press the
Enter button to confirm that you want to exit.
Changing Timing and Other Settings
For each folder on the memory card, you can set the display timing for
your slides and change several other display settings.
1.Select the folder containing the images for the slideshow settings
you want to change and press
2.From the drop-down menu, use the pointer to select
and press Enter
.
Enter.
Options
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You see this screen:
3.Use the pointer button to select from the following settings.
After making a selection, press
■Mode switching
Enter to save the change.
Lets you choose the mode to use when presenting slideshows,
movies, or images, or editing a scenario on the projector.
Guide mode, a drop-down menu appears whenever you
In
select an item and press
In
Quick mode, selecting a scenario, movie, or image file and
pressing
pressing
Quick mode, press the Esc button.
■Display order
Enter starts the presentation; selecting a folder and
Enter opens the folder. To access the menus in
Lets you choose between displaying alphabetically by file
name or by image file date.
■Continuous Play
Determines whether to repeat the display of images in the
folder.
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Enter.
■Screen switching time
Sets the display time for each image. Choose No if you want
to change slides manually.
■Effect
Lets you choose from various transitions between slides, such
as Dissolve or Wipe.
4.When you’re done, highlight
OK and press Enter. Your changes
are permanently saved with each folder—even if you turn off the
projector or disconnect the drive or camera.
Presenting Image Files From a Digital
Camera
This section explains how to project individual image files on your
digital camera using EasyMP PC Free mode and a USB cable
connection.
Follow these steps:
1.Connect your digital camera (see page 43).
2.Turn on your digital camera.
3.Turn on the projector and the remote control, if they’re not
already on.
4.Select EasyMP as the source by pressing the
the remote control. If your camera complies with the DCIM
standard, you’ll see a
DCIM folder appear on the EasyMP PC Free
screen.
EasyMP button on
note
Most digital cameras also
have the ability to play
internal slideshows.
Depending on the kind of
cable you have, you can
connect a camera with a
video or A/V out port to the
projector’s
S-Video port and transmit
your camera’s slideshow
directly to the projector. You
must press the
S-Video button on the
remote control to select the
correct signal source. See
pages 39 or 40 for details.
Video or
Video or
5.Use the pointer button on the remote control to position the
cursor on the folder and press
6.Select
Open Folder in the drop-down menu. When the folder
Enter.
opens, you see another folder with your manufacturer’s name.
7.Position the cursor on the folder and press
8.Select
Open Folder. You see your image files when the folder
Enter.
opens.
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note
Make sure your camera
shows up on your desktop as
a drive letter. If it does, it is
probably a USB mounted
device and will work with
the projector software. The
EasyMP software does not
support TWAIN-compliant
digital cameras.
9.Position the cursor on the image file you want to project and press
Enter.
10. Select
To stop viewing images, press the
then select
View Image. The image is projected on the screen. If you
want, you can press a side of the pointer button to rotate the
image while you’re viewing it.
Esc button on the remote control,
Exit and press Enter.
Presenting Image Files From an
External Drive
This section explains how to project individual image or movie files
from an external hard drive or flash memory drive using EasyMP and
a USB connection.
Follow these steps:
1.Connect your external hard drive or flash memory drive (see
page 43).
2.Plug in your external hard drive.
3.Turn on the projector and the remote control, if they’re not
already on.
4.Select EasyMP as the source by pressing the
the remote control.
5.Use the pointer button on the remote control to position the
cursor on the folder where your photos or movies are stored and
press Enter.
6.Select
7.Position the cursor on the image file you want to project and press
8.Select
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Open Folder. You see your image files when the folder
opens.
Enter.
View Image. The image is projected on the screen. If you
want, you can press a side of the pointer button to rotate the
image while you’re viewing it.
EasyMP button on
To stop viewing images, press the Esc button on the remote control,
then select
Exit and press Enter.
Creating a Scenario
A scenario is a combination of images, movies, and/or audio files that
you can present from a USB drive. The easiest way to create a scenario
is to drag and drop a PowerPoint file on the
icon on your desktop. This automatically converts the file to a
scenario that you can save to the drive. Use this method if you have an
existing PowerPoint presentation that you want to transfer to the
projector.
If you prefer, you can create a scenario from scratch by combining a
selection of PowerPoint slides, other graphics, and even movies (see
page 96).
Converting a PowerPoint File to a Scenario
Follow these steps to convert a PowerPoint file to a scenario. Once the
scenario is created, you can set up transitions as described on
page 101.
EMP SlideMaker2
note
If you exit the PC Free mode
on the projector, disconnect
and re-connect your USB
device before starting again.
note
To create a scenario, you need
a USB drive connected to
your computer. Also make
sure you’ve installed the EMP
SlideMaker software
(available for Windows only),
as described on page 166.
1.Make sure the EMP SlideMaker program is closed.
2.Locate the PowerPoint file you want to use in My Computer or
Windows Explorer.
3.Drag the file icon on top of the
EMP SlideMaker2 icon on
your desktop.
4.You see a message that some transitions are not supported.
Click
Continue.
5.When you see the next message, click
Start.
EMP SlideMaker 2 starts and your PowerPoint slides open
one-by-one as they are converted. Do not interrupt this process or
your PowerPoint file won’t be completely converted.
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6.When the scenario is done, click
message:
Close. You see the following
7.Connect a USB device and browse to the drive, then click
OK to
transfer your scenario file.
Creating a Scenario from Scratch
Use this method when you want to create a scenario from a selection
of PowerPoint slides, graphics, or movie files. You’ll need to set up
your scenario file and folder, build the scenario, set up transitions, and
check the scenario.
Setting Up the Scenario File and Folder
1.Double-click the EMP SlideMaker2 icon on your computer’s
desktop (or click
Projector
Start > Programs or All Programs > Epson
> EMP SlideMaker2).
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You see the EMP SlideMaker 2 screen:
Folders
window
File
window
Thumbnail
window
Scenario windowFile-type selection box
2.Choose
dialog box:
New from the File menu. You see the scenario Properties
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note
The scenario name you enter
is also the name of the folder
for your scenario on your
hard drive.
3.Type a name for your scenario file and folder that’s easy to
remember, using up to eight capital letters and numbers. Then
select from the following options:
■The default location for the scenario file and folder is in the
\Program Files\EMP SlideMaker2 folder. Click Browse to
choose a new location.
■Click Configure BGM(W) to play an audio file during the
scenario. A selection screen appears letting you choose a
.WAV file. After you select the file you want, click the arrow
button to the right of the option to play it.
■The Background Color appears around images that don’t fill
the entire screen area. Select a new color, if desired.
■Select the Image Quality for imported PowerPoint slides.
Higher-quality images look better on the screen but may take
longer to appear.
note
You can also use the
instructions in this section to
add files to an existing
scenario.
4.Click
OK. You return to the EMP SlideMaker 2 screen.
Continue with the instructions in the next section to build your
scenario.
Building a Scenario from Different Files
You can build your scenario from any of the following file types, either
alone or in combination with other file types:
■PowerPoint slides, version 2000 through 2003
(file names have PPT extension)
■JPEG files (with JPG extension)
■Bitmap files (with BMP or DIB extension)
■Movie files (with MPG extension); must be MPEG 2 (MPEG1 is
not supported)
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Follow these steps:
1.Use the navigation tools on the left side of the EMP SlideMaker 2
screen to locate the files you want to include in your scenario.
PowerPoint, JPEG, bitmap, and movie files appear as icons in the
file window.
Click to see
preview
Thumbnail
preview
2.Click the icon for each file that you want to preview. The preview
appears in the thumbnail preview window. If you click a
PowerPoint icon, thumbnail images are generated for all the slides
in the PowerPoint file. If you click a movie file, an illustration of a
film strip appears.
note
Thumbnail previews for
PowerPoint slides will not
appear if PowerPoint is not
installed on your computer.
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3.Drag and drop the files you want to include in your scenario from
either the file window or thumbnail window into the scenario
window. (You can also double-click a thumbnail to add the file to
the scenario.)
Scenario Cell
Check a slide’s
animation
effects here
note
Transition effects created in
PowerPoint look smoother
than those you add with
EMP SlideMaker 2.
note
Unless you change the
transition setting, your slides
will automatically advance
after 30 seconds.
To include a whole PowerPoint file (instead of individual slides),
drag the PowerPoint icon itself into the scenario window.
Dragging an entire file preserves the transitions set in PowerPoint.
4.Continue dragging files into the scenario window to build your
presentation. Each slide appears in a numbered cell. The cell
background color varies according to the type of file in the cell.
5.If you want, you can make changes to the scenario:
■To rearrange cells, drag and drop them as necessary within
the scenario window.
■To delete a cell, right-click the cell and select Cut.
■To check the animation for a slide, click its cell. A section
appears at the bottom of the scenario window displaying each
animation operation. (Slides using animation have an .EMA
extension.)
You can also create transitions between slides, as described in the
next section.
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