Epson 1705c, 1715c User Manual

Epson® PowerLite® 1705c/1715c
Multimedia Projector
User’s Guide

Important Safety Information

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.

Copyright Notice

All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Seiko Epson Corporation. The information contained herein is designed only for use with this Epson product. Epson is not responsible for any use of this information as applied to other products.
Neither Seiko Epson Corporation nor its affiliates shall be liable to the purchaser of this product or third parties for damages, losses, costs, or expenses incurred by purchaser or third parties as a result of: accident, misuse, or abuse of this product or unauthorized modifications, repairs, or alterations to this product, or (excluding the U.S.) failure to strictly comply with Seiko Epson Corporation’s operating and maintenance instructions.
Seiko Epson Corporation shall not be liable for any damages or problems arising from the use of any options or any consumable products other than those designated as Original Epson Products or Epson Approved Products by Seiko Epson Corporation.
Epson is a registered trademark, and Exceed Your Vision and EasyMP are trademarks of Seiko Epson Corporation.
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Contents

Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Using Your Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Getting More Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Registration and Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Unpacking the Projector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Additional Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Optional Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Displaying and Adjusting the Image . . . . . . . . 15
Positioning the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Projecting the Image. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Turning On the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Selecting the Image Source. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Troubleshooting Display Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
You Can’t Project an Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
The Projector and Notebook Don’t Display the
Same Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Adjusting the Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Adjusting the Height of Your Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Focusing and Zooming Your Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Adjusting the Image Shape. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Correcting Computer Images. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Shutting Down the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Using the Direct Power On Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
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Using the Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Using the Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Replacing the Batteries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Controlling the Picture and Sound. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Switching Between Picture Sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Turning Off the Picture and Sound. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Stopping Action. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Zooming Part of Your Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Controlling the Volume. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Resizing Video Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Adjusting the Color Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Operating Your Computer with the Remote Control. . . . . . 33
Highlighting Your Presentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Using the Pointer Tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Customizing the Pointer Tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Connecting to Computers, Cameras, and Other Equipment
Connecting to a Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Connecting to the Computer Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Connecting the Cable for Remote Mouse Control . . . . 37
Connecting to Video Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Connecting a Composite Video Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Connecting an S-Video Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Connecting a Component Video Source . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Connecting an RGB Video Source. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Connecting to a Digital Camera or Other Device. . . . . . . . . 43
Removing the USB Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Playing Sound Through the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Connecting External Speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
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Presenting Through a Wireless Network . . . . 47
Starting EasyMP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Configuring Basic Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Configuring the Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Using Ad Hoc Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Using Access Point Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Using Wireless Security Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Enabling WEP Encryption. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Enabling WPA Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Enabling EAP, LEAP, or PEAP Authentication . . . . . . . 70
Enabling EAP-TLS Certificate Validation . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Projecting Over a Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Solving Connection Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Using the Control Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Connecting in Advanced Connection Mode . . . . . . . . . 77
Enabling Network Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Multi-screen Projection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Removing the Wireless 802.11g/b/a Module . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Connecting to a Wired Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Using Projector E-mail Alerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
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Presenting from a Digital Camera or External Drive
Creating a Slideshow on the Fly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Displaying the Slideshow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Controlling Your Slideshow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Changing Timing and Other Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Presenting Image Files From a Digital Camera . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Presenting Image Files From an External Drive . . . . . . . . . . 94
Creating a Scenario. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Converting a PowerPoint File to a Scenario . . . . . . . . . . 95
Creating a Scenario from Scratch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Transferring Your Scenario to a USB Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Presenting Scenarios . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Controlling Your Scenario . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Supported File Formats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
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Fine-Tuning the Projector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Using the Menu System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Restoring the Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Adjusting the Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Adjusting Signal Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Customizing Projector Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Using the Projector Security Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Enabling Password Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Creating Your Own Startup Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Disabling the Projector’s Buttons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Customizing Power and Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Managing Projectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Using EMP Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Opening and Closing EMP Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Registering a Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Monitoring Your Projectors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Controlling Your Projectors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Configuring the Monitoring Interval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Using E-mail Alerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Understanding the Notification Messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Using a Browser to Monitor the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Maintaining the Projector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
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Cleaning the Lens. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Cleaning the Projector Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Cleaning the Air Filter and Vent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Replacing the Lamp and Air Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Resetting the Lamp Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Transporting the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
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Solving Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Using On-Screen Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Checking Projector Status. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
What To Do When the Lights Flash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Viewing Lamp Usage and Other Information . . . . . . . 151
Solving Projector Operation Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Solving Problems with the Image or Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Solving Network Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Solving EasyMP Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
Solving Problems with the Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
Where To Get Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
Speak to a Support Representative . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
Software Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Windows System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Mac System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Installing the Software on a Windows System. . . . . . . . . . . 166
Installing the Software on a Mac. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
Projector Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
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Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .175
Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Remote Control Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
Declaration of Conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
FCC Compliance Statement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .183
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Welcome

The Epson
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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
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PowerPoint.®
EasyManagement
With the projector’s EasyManagement Windows
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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.
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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,
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or iBook® computer, or projecting over a wireless
network.
Projector kit
Includes this User’s Guide, your Quick Setup sheet, warranty
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brochures, and Epson PrivateLine
Support card. Keep the kit
with your projector at all times.
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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
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—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
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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.
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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
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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:
Product Part number
Replacement lamp V13H010L38
Air filter replacement set (2 filters) V13H13408
ATA molded hardshell case Samsonite
Notebook/projector soft shoulder bag Soft carrying case
Universal ceiling mount
False ceiling plate Security bracket/cabling for gyro lock mounts Adjustable ceiling channel Suspension adapter
Kensington
50-inch portable screen (4:3 aspect ratio) 60-inch portable pop-up screen (4:3 aspect ratio) 80-inch portable pop-up screen (4:3 aspect ratio)
83.6-inch hanging pull-down screen (4:3 aspect ratio)
Component video cable S-Video cable
Distribution amplifier ELPDA01
Image presentation camera (ELPDC05) V12H162020
Ethernet LAN module V12H005M02
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wheeled soft case
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security lock ELPSL01
ELPKS54 ELPKS35-S ELPKS43 ELPKS16B
ELPMBUNI ELPMBFCP
ELPMBSEC ELPMBACC ELPMBAPL
ELPSC06 ELPSC07 ELPSC08 ELPSC09
ELPKC19 ELPSV01
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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).
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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
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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.
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3.2 to 3.9 ft6.6 to 7.9 ft33.1 to 39.7 ft Distance 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.
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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).
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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
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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.
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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.
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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:
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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.
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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.
22 Displaying 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 up Projector 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 Image 23
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.)
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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 Image 25
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.
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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.
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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 Control 29

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.
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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-Zoom button 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 Control 31

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.
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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 Control 33

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.
34 Using 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
36 Connecting 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 Equipment 37
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.
38 Connecting 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 Equipment 39

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.
40 Connecting 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 Equipment 41
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
42 Connecting 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 Equipment 43

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.
44 Connecting 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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46 Connecting 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.
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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.
48 Presenting 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 Network 49
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
50 Presenting 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 Network 51
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.
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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
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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:
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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:
Quick Connection Mode
Encrypted communication
Advanced Connection Mode
Encrypted communication, WEP, WPA-PSK (TKIP), WPA-PSK (AES), EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS/MD5, EAP-TTLS/MS-CHAPv2, PEAP/MS-CHAPv2, PEAP/GTC, LEAP, EAP-FAST/MS-CHAPv2, EAP-FAST/GTC
Enabling Data Encryption
1. Click Set options on the main screen.
note
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
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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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