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Operation Guide

Multimedia Projector

PowerLite 1725/1735W

EasyMP Summary ......................................................................................4

Notes When Using a Wireless LAN...........................................................5

Conditions for Connecting to Compatible Wireless LAN Cards and

Access Points....................................................................................................... 5

Supplied Wireless LAN Unit Specifications.......................................................... 5

Electromagnetic Safety Precautions .................................................................... 5

Frequency Use Precautions................................................................................. 5

International Travel Precautions .......................................................................... 6

Wireless Telegraphy Act Regulations .................................................................. 6

Notes on Security when Using Wireless LANs .................................................... 6

Connecting with Quick Wireless Connection..........................................7

Preparing the USB key

(only when the supplied "Wireless LAN unit" is installed) .................................... 7

Projecting with the USB key ................................................................................. 8

Optional Settings.................................................................................................. 9

Installing the Software .............................................................................10

Software Supplied .............................................................................................. 10

Installing ............................................................................................................. 10

Connecting with EMP NS Connection

Overview of EMP NS Connection............................................................13

Two Connection Modes and their Main Functions ............................................. 13

Steps for connecting .......................................................................................... 15

Preparing to Connect ...............................................................................16

Preparing the Computer..................................................................................... 16

Connecting to a Projector on a Network and Projecting ......................17

Operating the Projector ...................................................................................... 17

Operating the Computer..................................................................................... 17

Using the Connection Screen ............................................................................ 18

Using the Toolbar............................................................................................... 20

When The Target Projector is Not Found .......................................................... 22

Disconnecting...........................................................................................23

Disconnecting from the Computer......................................................................23

Disconnecting from the Projector....................................................................... 23

Convenient EMP NS Connection Functions

Projecting Only a PowerPoint Slide show (Presentation Mode)..........25

Projecting Movies from a Computer (Movie Sending Mode)................26

Supported File Types ......................................................................................... 26

Playing back a movie ......................................................................................... 26

Using Multi-Screen Display.....................................................................28

Example of Adjusting the Virtual Display ........................................................... 28

Procedure before using the Multi-screen Display Function ............................... 29

Setting the Virtual Display.................................................................................. 29

Allocating the image to be projected.................................................................. 35

The allocated image is projected ....................................................................... 36

Connecting to a Projector on a Different Sub-net

Connecting to a Projector on a Different Sub-net................................. 39

Searching by Specifying the IP Address and Projector Name

(For "Advanced Connection Mode" only).............................................. 40

Performing a search with a profile ......................................................... 41

Making a Profile ................................................................................................. 41

Searching by Specifying a Profile ...................................................................... 43

Managing a Profile ............................................................................................. 44

Setting the EMP NS Connection Operation

Using Set Options .................................................................................... 47

General settings Tab ......................................................................................... 47

Adjust Performance Tab .................................................................................... 48

Using a Computer to Set Up, Monitor and Control Projectors

Changing Settings Using a Web Browser (Web Control)..................... 50

Displaying Web Control ..................................................................................... 50

Projector Setup .................................................................................................. 50

Using the Mail Notification Function to Report Problems ...................51

Management Using SNMP.......................................................................52

Presentations Using PC Free

Files that can be Projected Using PC Free, and Saving....................... 54

Specifications for Files that can be Projected Using PC Free ........................... 54

PC Free Examples............................................................................................. 55

PC Free Basic Operations ....................................................................... 56

Starting and Closing PC Free ............................................................................ 56

PC Free Basic Operations ................................................................................. 58

Rotating the Image ............................................................................................ 59

Contents

Projecting Scenarios................................................................................60

Creating and Editing a Scenario ........................................................................ 60

Playing a Scenario ............................................................................................. 61

Operating During a Presentation........................................................................61

Projecting image and movie files............................................................62

Projecting Images/Movies ................................................................................. 62

Projecting all Image and Movie Files in a Folder in Sequence (Slide show)......63

Setting Image and Movie File Display Conditions and

Operation Mode ........................................................................................64

Preparing a Scenario (Using EMP SlideMaker2)

Scenario Summary ...................................................................................66

Files that Can be Included in Scenarios.................................................67

Turning a PowerPoint File into a Scenario ............................................68

Converting all files in a single operation without starting up

SlideMaker2...............................................................................................69

Starting up SlideMaker2 and Converting Files ......................................71

Setting Scenario Properties ............................................................................... 71

Including PowerPoint Files in Scenarios ............................................................ 73

Including Image and Movie Files in Scenarios................................................... 77

Editing a Scenario .............................................................................................. 78

Sending Scenarios ...................................................................................79

Cases Like These .....................................................................................81

Checking the Projection Scenario Status from a Computer ............................... 81

Setting Animations ............................................................................................. 82

Setting the Slide Animation ................................................................................ 82

Appendix

Connection Limitations............................................................................85

Supported Resolutions....................................................................................... 85

Display Color...................................................................................................... 85

Connection Number ........................................................................................... 85

Others ................................................................................................................ 85

When Using Windows Vista ............................................................................... 86

Troubleshooting .......................................................................................87

Software Requirements ...........................................................................97

EasyMP Summary

The following functions in EasyMP (Epson Administrative System for Meeting and Presentation) can lend you huge support in creating varied and effective meetings and presentations.

Various screen transfers by network connection (EMP NS connection)

You can hold efficient meetings and presentations by connecting the projector to a network.

Internet

File

server

fVarious screen transfer functions

• Distribution function s p.14

• Switching function s p.14

• Multi-screen display s p.28

• Movie sending mode s p.26

• Presentation mode s p.25

Monitor, configure, and control the projector from a remote location

The following convenient functions collectively manage projectors in various conference rooms.

• Monitor and detect problems from SNMP Manager on the network

s p.52

• Receive an e-mail notification if a problem occurs s p.51

• Set and control the projector by using a standard computer Web browser

s p.50

Project images from your computer using "Network projector" in Windows Vista

With Windows Vista, you can use the standard feature "Network projector" to connect the projector to a computer via a network and then project. This lets you make presentations via a network by simply using a standard OS function without installing any software. See your projector User’s Guide for more information.

Projecting directly from saved files on a USB device (PC Free)

fAdvance preparation is unnecessary

Because you can project materials stored on a shared file server or on your desktop from the conference room, you do not need to make copies of data in advance.

fSmooth progress

If the projector is connected to a network, you can share the projector from computers on the network. When projecting data from different computers during a meeting or presentation, you can progress smoothly without changing the signal cable between each computer. Even a large distance between the projector and the computer does not cause any problems.

You can give presentations by using USB compatible digital cameras or hard disks. By connecting a USB memory to the projector, JPEG images, movies, and

scenarios stored on USB devices can be projected directly. s p.53

Connect a USB cable to your computer and project images from the computer's screen (USB Display)

By using the supplied USB cable to connect to a Windows computer, you can project images from the computer. See your projector User’s Guide for more information.

Using the USB key to project computer images (Quick Wireless Connection)

Using the supplied USB key for Quick Wireless Connection, you can quickly connect one computer to one projector for immediate projection in meetings, and so on. s p.7

Notes When Using a Wireless LAN

Conditions for Connecting to Compatible Wireless LAN Cards and Access Points

The supplied wireless LAN unit can be connected to the following products in accordance with IEEE 802.11g, 802.11b, and 802.11a.

• Wireless LAN card

• Computers with a built-in wireless LAN function

• Access points However, you are unlikely to be able to make an ad hoc connection for wireless LAN equipment used with a computer in IEEE 802.11g. For details on wireless LAN equipment see the specifications.

Supplied Wireless LAN Unit Specifications

Frequency Range

Modulation IEEE 802.11b : DS-SS

Potential Interference Range

Propriety of Frequency Change

* You can only connect to the 5.3 GHz band (W53) using Advanced Connection.

IEEE 802.11b/g: 2.4 GHz band (1 to 11 Ch), IEEE 802.11a: 5.2 GHz band (W52), 5.3 GHz band (W53)*

IEEE 802.11a/g: OFDM

Less than 20 m

Can use all bands, and can avoid "licensed" and "unlicensed" bands.

Electromagnetic Safety Precautions

Be aware of the following points when using the supplied wireless LAN unit.

• May exert electromagnetic interference on, and cause malfunction of, cardiac pacemakers. Before use, ensure that electromagnetic interference does not occur.

• May exert electromagnetic interference on, and cause malfunction of, sensitive medical equipment. Before use, ensure that electromagnetic interference does not occur.

• Do not use near microwave ovens. Wireless communication may be interrupted by electromagnetic interference generated by microwave ovens.

• Use of this product on aircraft may be restricted in some countries. Use of this product is based on due diligence with regard to regulations.

Frequency Use Precautions

The frequency band for the wireless LAN unit that is included with the projector is 2.4 GHz/5 GHz. This band is used for industrial, scientific, and medical devices such as microwave ovens, and it is also used by premises radio stations for mobile unit identification (RF-ID) systems in the factory line (license required) and specified low-power radio stations (no license required). Before using the wireless LAN, check that there are no radio stations for mobile unit identification or specified low-power radio station premises nearby. In the event that this wireless LAN should interfere electromagnetically with the premises of a radio station used for mobile unit recognition, cease use immediately and stop generating the electromagnetic field. Contact Epson as described in your User’s Guide if this wireless LAN interferes electromagnetically with a special low-power radio station used for mobile unit identification or causes similar problems.

Notes When Using a Wireless LAN

International Travel Precautions

Wireless LAN units are based on the specifications of the country of purchase. The wireless LAN unit is designed to conform to the channel and frequency limits of the country it is intended to be used in. If the wireless LAN unit is used outside the country of purchase, check with a local dealer for more information.

Wireless Telegraphy Act Regulations

The following acts are prohibited by the Wireless Telegraphy Act.

• Modifying and disassembling (including the antenna)

• Removing the label of conformance

• IEEE 802.11a (5 GHz band) external use

Notes on Security when Using Wireless LANs

(Important information on customer rights (maintaining privacy))

The advantage of using a wireless LAN over a LAN cable is that, because information is exchanged using radio signals, you can easily connect to the network if you are within range of the radio signals. A disadvantage of this is that within a certain range, the electromagnetic signals can pass through barriers such as walls, so that if security countermeasures are not implemented in some way, problems such as the following may occur.

• Communicated data can be intercepted A third party may be able to receive wireless transmissions without authorisation, and they could obtain personal information from these transmissions such as IDs, passwords, or credit card numbers, or they could intercept the contents of personal e-mail messages.

• Unauthorised access to the network A third party could access an individual or intra-company network without permission and carry out any of the following activities.

• Retrieve personal data or other secret information (information leakage)

• Pose as another user and send inappropriate data (impersonation)

• Overwrite the contents of intercepted data and resend it (falsification)

• Introduce a computer virus which could cause data loss or system crashes (damage)

Initially, the possibility that such problems could occur through settings concerning the security of the wireless LAN product and by using the product are decreased, because the wireless LAN card and the access point have security measures to deal with these problems. We recommend that you use this product after making security settings using your own judgment and assuming full responsibility, and with your full understanding of problems that may occur if you do not make any security settings.

Connecting with Quick Wireless Connection

You can use the supplied Quick Wireless Connection USB key (hereafter "USB key") to project images from a connected Windows computer. This function is called Quick Wireless Connection. You can quickly project images by connecting the USB key to the computer. Software requirements are listed in the appendix. s p.97

Preparing the USB key (only when the supplied "Wireless LAN unit" is installed)

To project computer images, start with storing the projector information in the USB key. Then connect the USB key to the computer.

Procedure

Install the wireless LAN unit.

See "Quick Start Guide" for how to install.

Connect the power cable (supplied accessory).

Connect the USB key.

When data is saved, and then a message is displayed on the projection screen, remove the USB key.

Slide open the A/V mute slide.

Turn on the projector.

Pee!

Using the

control panel

Using the

remote control

Reading the access indicators

Saving data

Data saved

Write error

You can also run Quick Wireless Connection in the following network settings.

• The "Wireless LAN unit" is installed and connected to a wireless LAN access point on the network.

• The optional "Ethernet unit" is installed and connected to the network by wired LAN.

Orange

Green

Red

Connecting with Quick Wireless Connection

Projecting with the USB key

Check that the projector power is on.

f Projection method

Procedure

A Turn on your computer. B Connect the USB key to the computer. C Driver installation starts automatically.

This process is only when the USB key is connected first time.

D Select "Agree".

You cannot run Quick Wireless Connection, if the driver is not installed. Be sure to select "Agree". In case if you want to cancel the installation, select "Disagree".

E Computer images are projected.

It may take some time before computer images are projected. Leave the setup as it is and wait until computer images are projected; do not remove the USB key or turn off the projector at this moment.

When using Windows 2000 with user authorization, a Windows error message may appear at the installation and the installation may not be completed. In this case, update Windows to the latest status, and then reconnect the USB key.

Connecting with Quick Wireless Connection

• In case images are not projected, use the computer and

select "All Programs" - "EPSON Projector" - "Quick Wireless Connection" and click "Quick Wireless Connection Vx.x".

• When installation does not proceed automatically on your computer, select "My Computer" - "U3 System" and click "Launch U3.exe".

• To uninstall the driver on your computer, open "Control Panel" - "Add/Remove Programs" and delete "Quick Wireless Connection Vx.x".

f Ending the Projection

Optional Settings

When setting Quick Wireless Connection options, click "Start Menu" "Quick Wireless Connection Vx.x Settings" and set each item.

f General settings Tab

Encrypt communications

Disable interrupt connection

Switch Wireless LAN Set which network adapter to be used when the

Set whether or not to encrypt data. Select to encrypt and transmit data. Even if data is intercepted, it cannot be decrypted.

Set whether to Disable/Permit interruptions from another projector.

computer has multiple adapters.

To end computer image projection, perform "External Device Removal" and remove the USB key.

f Adjust Performance Tab

Performance adjustment slider

Transfer layered window

The performance can be set to "Fast", "Normal", and "Fine". Set to "Fast" when movie projections are interrupted.

Set whether or not to transfer a layered window.

Attention

The Quick Wireless Connection USB key is strictly for use with Quick Wireless Connection. Do not use it for storing general data.

Installing the Software

To use the EasyMP functions, install the software from the supplied EPSON Projector Software for Meeting & Presentation CD-ROM onto your computer.

Software Supplied

You can find the following software on the EPSON Projector Software for Meeting & Presentation CD-ROM. For this software’s system requirements, see s p.97.

• EMP NS Connection Software for sending computer screen images to connected projector via a network connection.

• EMP SlideMaker2 Software for converting PowerPoint files into scenario files that can be projected directly with PC Free. Only the necessary slides are extracted and sorted without changing the original PowerPoint file, and you can insert graphics files and animation files as you progress.

• EMP Monitor Software that lists the current status of Epson projectors connected to the network, and monitors and controls those projectors. You can collectively manage multiple projectors by using EMP Monitor.

Installing

Make sure you check the following points before starting installation.

• If the computer you are using is running Windows XP, Vista, or 2000 you must be logged on as the Administrator when installing.

• Make sure that you close all running applications before beginning installation.

• Make sure you are using EMP NS Connection Version 2.4. If you are using an older version, it may not be able to connect to the projector correctly. Make sure you install EMP NS Connection Version 2.4 from the EPSON Projector Software for Meeting & Presentation CD-ROM supplied with your projector.

Procedure

For Windows

A Turn on your computer. B Insert the EPSON Projector Software for Meeting &

Presentation CD-ROM into the computer.

The installer starts automatically.

C Click "Recommended".

To select software and install it individually, select "Custom". To change the language in which the software is displayed, click "Select Language".

D Check the applications to be installed, and then

click "Install".

Installing the Software

E When the License Agreement screen is displayed,

click "Yes".

F When the "Add and Remove EPSON Virtual Display"

screen is displayed, click "OK".

To use Multi-screen display you need to setup "EPSON Virtual Display". If you do not want to set it up now, you can do so later.

s p.29

G Click "Finish" to complete the installation.

Once selected, software such as "EMP SlideMaker2" and "EMP Monitor" is installed sequentially.

For Macintosh

A Turn on your computer.

• When installation does not start automatically (Windows only) Select "Start" - "Run", and then in the "Run" dialog box type the letter for your CD-ROM drive followed by ":\\EPsetup.exe" and then click "OK".

• Uninstalling

For Windows

Select "Start" - "Settings" - "Control Panel" - "AddRemove Programs" or "Add or Remove Programs" and then remove "EMP NS Connection".

For Macintosh

From "Applications" delete the "EMP NS Connection" folder.

B Insert the EPSON Projector Software for Meeting &

Presentation CD-ROM into the computer.

C Double-click the "Installer for Mac OS X" icon in the

"EPSON" window.

Installation starts.

D Click "Finish" to complete the installation.

Connecting with EMP NS Connection

This section explains how to connect the computer and the projector via a network in Advanced connection mode, and the procedure for projecting images from your computer's screen with the projector.

Overview of EMP NS Connection......................13

• Two Connection Modes and their Main Functions........13

"Quick Connection Mode"

(Only when the "Wireless LAN unit" is installed) ....................13

"Advanced connection mode" ........................................................13

Main functions................................................................................14

• Steps for connecting ..........................................................15

Preparing to Connect .........................................16

• Preparing the Computer ..................................................16

For Windows ..................................................................................16

For Macintosh.................................................................................16

Connecting to a Projector on a Network

and Projecting .....................................................17

• Operating the Projector................................................... 17

• Operating the Computer.................................................. 17

• Using the Connection Screen........................................... 18

• Using the Toolbar ............................................................. 20

• When The Target Projector is Not Found ..................... 22

Disconnecting ..................................................... 23

• Disconnecting from the Computer.................................. 23

• Disconnecting from the Projector ................................... 23

Overview of EMP NS Connection

There are two methods of connecting the projector and a computer via a network by using EMP NS Connection.

Two Connection Modes and their Main Functions

f "Quick Connection Mode" (only when the "Wireless LAN

unit" is installed)

"Quick Connection Mode" only runs when you install the supplied "Wireless LAN unit" in the projector. "Quick connection mode" temporarily assigns the projector's SSID to a computer creating an ad hoc connection, and after disconnecting restores the computer's network settings. s p.16

f "Advanced Connection Mode"

"Advanced Connection Mode" is an infrastructure connection, and connects to an existing network system via a network cable. If you install the supplied "Wireless LAN unit" in the projector, you can connect to the network via a wireless LAN access point. If you install the optional "Ethernet unit" you can connect to a network without an access point. When connecting to a network via the Ethernet unit, connect the projector to the network hub with a commercially available LAN cable.

Internet

LAN

Supplied Wireless LAN unit

Wi-Fi compliant wireless LAN card or wireless LAN enabled computer

• You can easily connect to a computer and project images from the computer without making network settings.

• This lets you connect easily without a connector cable, and you can connect even if the projector and the computer are at remote locations.

• From a conference room, you can open and project a file stored on a computer or file server in another room.

• You can use the Internet.

• You can monitor and control projector's on a network from the computer.

Overview of EMP NS Connection

f Main functions

The following convenient functions let you make various meetings and presentations.

• Multi-Screen Display sp.28 You can project different images from one computer to a maximum of four projectors, allowing you to project landscape images such as reports.

Internet

• Movie file transfer (Movie Sending Mode) s p.26 By using "Movie Sending Mode", a movie can be projected much smoother than when it is being sent from an application running on a PC. Because the audio is sent at the same time as the movie, you do not need to connect the computer and the projector with an audio cable.

• Presentation mode s p.25 This function can project PowerPoint slide shows running on a computer. You can give stylish presentations by projecting a black screen while making preparations or when not performing a slide show and so on.

• Distribution function The screen being displayed by a remote computer can be simultaneously displayed by up to four projectors with corresponding SSID.

• Switching function By using the meeting switching function, if EMP NS Connection is installed on all of the computers, the presenters can take turns and project their own images without changing cables.

Overview of EMP NS Connection

Steps for connecting

Use the following steps to connect your computer and projector for projection with EMP NS Connection. Although "Quick Connection Mode" and "Advanced Connection Mode" are similar, "Advanced Connection Mode" has some independent settings. For detailed procedures, see examples of connecting with "Quick Connection Mode" starting on the next page. sp.16 In the following flowchart, you only need to perform the light blue sections the first time you connect.

Install EMP NS Connection on the computer to be connected

p.10

Make network settings on the computer and put it into network

connection status

p.16

Normally, when a computer is connected with the network and used, you do not need to make computer network settings.

Install the supplied wireless LAN unit as described on the Quick Setup sheet, or install the optional wired LAN adapter.

Make network settings on the projector and put it into network connection status. See the projector User’s Guide.

Start EMP NS Connection on the computer and connect with the

projector

p.17

Preparing to Connect

Use the following steps to prepare the projector and computer for connection.

Preparing the Computer

f For Windows

Make network settings for the computer by using the utility software supplied with the LAN adapter. For more information on the utility software, see the manual supplied with your LAN adapter.

f For Macintosh

Set the network port and communication status. For more details on setting the communication status, see the manual for your computer or the AirPort card.

Procedure

A Select "System Preferences" - "Network" from the

Apple menu.

The network settings screen is displayed.

B Check "Air Mac" in "Port Configurations" and click

"Apply Now".

C Close the screen.

Connecting to a Projector on a Network and Projecting

Operating the Projector

Before connecting, put the projector into connection standby status. Make sure the projector network settings are complete, and the projector is connected to network equipment such as a network hub via a commercially available network cable.

Procedure

A Press the P power button on the remote control to

turn the power on.

B Press the [EasyMP] button on the remote control.

The EasyMP standby screen is displayed.

Operating the Computer

In the following explanations, unless otherwise noted, Windows screen images are used. You see the same screens even when using Macintosh.

Procedure

A Start EMP NS Connection.

For Windows

Select "Start" - "Programs" (or "All Programs") - "EPSON Projector" - "EMP NS Connection".

For Macintosh

Double-click the "Applications" folder of the hard drive volume in which EMP NS Connection is installed, and then double-click the EMP NS Connection icon.

B Select "Quick Connection Mode" and then click

"OK".

The projector search results are displayed. To always connect using "Quick Connection Mode", select "Set the selected Connection Mode as the default mode for future connections".

C Select the projector you want to connect to, and

then click "Connect".

If the projector you want to connect to is not displayed in the search results, click the "Automatic search" button. The search takes about 30 seconds. For details on the connection screen, see "Using the Connection Screen". s p.18

Connecting to a Projector on a Network and Projecting

D When Projector Keyword is set to "On" from the

projector, the keyword entry screen is displayed. Enter the keyword displayed on the EasyMP standby screen, and then click "OK".

When the connection is complete, the computer's screen is projected. The following EMP NS Connection toolbar is displayed on the computer screen. You can use this toolbar to operate the projector and make settings, and to disconnect the network connection. For details on using the toolbar, see "Using the Toolbar". s p.20

When changing presenters and so on, and when

continuously connecting from another computer, start EMP NS Connection from the computer you want to connect. The computer that is currently connected is disconnected, and the computer that is trying to connect now is connected.

Using the Connection Screen

When EMP NS Connection starts, the following screen is displayed. The operation of each button or menu item is described in the following table.

When the system starts in "Quick Connection Mode".

When the system starts in "Advanced Connection Mode".

Connecting to a Projector on a Network and Projecting

Automatic search

Not found Displayed when a projector cannot be found as

a result of "Manual Search" or "Profile".

In "Advanced Connection Mode", you can search for available projectors on the network system that the computer is connected to. In "Quick Connection Mode", you can search for the projector based on the SSID.

Manual search

In "Advanced Connection Mode", you can search for a projector based on a specified IP address or projector name. In "Quick Connection Mode", you can search for the projector based on the SSID selected from a list.

Profile

You can search for a projector on the network using a profile saved with "Save profile". s p.41

Status

The following six icons indicate the status of the discovered projectors.

Standby Select for connecting.

Busy Select for connecting. When you click

"Connect", the computer currently connected is disconnected and your computer is connected.

Busy (Disable interrupt connection)

Currently in use by another application

Searching

Cannot be selected. "Disable interrupt connection" is set on the other computer and it is already connected.

The projector's configuration menu is open. You can select it after closing the configuration menu and running the search again.

Displayed while running "Manual Search" or "Profile".

In "Quick Connection Mode", you can only select those with the same SSID.

Projector name

The projector's name is displayed.

IP Address ("Advanced Connection Mode" only)

The projector's IP address is displayed.

SSID ("Quick Connection Mode" only)

The projector's SSID is displayed.

Display (When "Use multi-display" is selected)

Select the display number. s p.36

Update list ("Quick Connection Mode" only)

Updates "Status" and "Signal strength".

Save in the profile

Saves the results of a search for projectors on the network as a profile.

s p.41

Clear list

Deletes all search result lists.

Disable interrupt connection

Select this to prevent an interrupt connection by other computers while connected to the selected projector.

Use multi-display

Select this when using the Multi-screen display function. When this is selected, "Display layout" and "Display properties" are displayed at the bottom of the screen. s p.28

Connecting to a Projector on a Network and Projecting

Set options

You can make general setting options such as the processing method when EMP NS Connection starts. For optional settings, see s p.47

Connect

Connect to the projector you selected from the search results list. When a connection is made with a projector, a toolbar is displayed.

Using the Toolbar

The toolbar is displayed on the computer screen after EMP NS Connection starts and a connection is made with the projector. You can use this toolbar to operate and make settings for the projector.

Select target projector

Click to select which projectors can be operated from the toolbar when projecting from multiple projectors using the distribution function or Multi-screen display. The indication below the icon shows that the projector can be controlled. “ALL” indicates that all of the connected projectors can be controlled. Or when "1, 3" is displayed, projectors No. 1 and No. 3 can be controlled.

Click to display the following screen.

Indicates the status of the projector.

Stop

Show

Indicates the number of an allocated projector. This No. indicates the number of the projector displayed as an icon that you can control from the toolbar.

Select the projector to be controlled.

Pause

Presentation

Mode Movie Sending Mode

Stop

Stops projection while connected to the projector. A black screen is projected while stopped. Audio does not stop. To stop the audio, or to display a user-registered logo while projection is stopped, use the A/V mute function.

Show

Releases stop or pause.

Pause

Pauses projected images while connecting to the projector. Audio does not stop.

Connecting to a Projector on a Network and Projecting

Presentation Mode

Each time this is clicked, Presentation mode switches between enabled/ disabled. s p.25

Projector control

While the projector is connected to the network, the projector's "AV Mute", "Switch PC source" and "Switch video source" functions can be controlled from the toolbar.

Click to display the following toolbar.

Switch video source

A/V Mute Switch PC source

A/V Mute

The same function as the [A/V Mute] button on the remote control. See the projector User’s Guide for more information.

Switch PC source

The input source alternates between computer input port and EasyMP each time you click.

Switch video source

The input source alternates between S-Video input port and Video input port each time you click. The projector does not switch ports if the cable is not connected.

Screen Preview

Displays the multi-screen preview screen.

Clicking causes a preview of the display with the settings you have made to appear. Clicking each display causes each preview window to be enlarged to full-screen.

Set options

Transmission performance during the transfer of computer images can be adjusted. s p.47

Movie Sending Mode

Used to immediately play back a movie file. s p.26

Disconnect

Disconnects the connection to the projector.

Signal intensity

This is displayed when the connection is made in the "Quick Connection mode". As the signal strength increases, so does the number of lit indicators.

Connecting to a Projector on a Network and Projecting

Switch toolbar display

You can switch the toolbar display as shown below. The toolbar display you select remains in effect the next time you use EMP NS Connection.

Full

Is the indicator on the wireless LAN unit flashing?

Flashing

Not flashing

Reinstall the wireless LAN unit.

Normal

Simple

When The Target Projector is Not Found

Action 1. Restart the computer. Action 2. Check if the projector network settings are set to "Quick

Connection Mode". See the projector User’s Guide for more

information.

Action 3. Check the following if actions 1 and 2 do not help. (If it is

disconnected, check the following.)

Are you using commercially available firewall software?

Yes

Are any of the supplied utilities operating from the computer's wireless

Yes

LAN unit?

Contact Epson as described in the User’s Guide.

Create a firewall exception for EMP NS Connection in the firewall software you are using.

Close the utility and restart EMP NS Connection.

Disconnecting

There are two methods of disconnecting the projector and the computer.

Disconnecting from the Computer

Click on the toolbar.

Disconnecting from the Projector

Procedure

A Press the [Esc] button on the remote control. B Select "Exit", and then press the [Enter] button on

the remote control.

Convenient EMP NS Connection Functions

This section explains those functions that may be useful during meetings or when making a presentation, such as the ability to send a movie file directly to a projector for playback ("Movie Sending Mode") or that which allows you to send images to multiple projectors from a single computer ("Multi-Screen Display").

Projecting Only a PowerPoint Slide show

(Presentation Mode) ...........................................25

Projecting Movies from a Computer

(Movie Sending Mode)........................................26

• Supported File Types ........................................................26

• Playing back a movie ........................................................26

Using Multi-Screen Display ...............................28

• Example of Adjusting the Virtual Display......................28

• Procedure before using the Multi-screen

Display Function ...............................................................29

• Setting the Virtual Display .............................................. 29

Enable the virtual display driver (Windows only)......................... 29

Virtual display arrangement........................................................... 30

• Allocating the image to be projected .............................. 35

• The allocated image is projected ..................................... 36

Projecting Only a PowerPoint Slide show (Presentation Mode)

In Presentation Mode, the image is only displayed when you are showing a PowerPoint (Windows) or Keynote (Macintosh) slide show on a computer. When you stop the slide show, the projector displays a black screen.

Procedure

A If necessary, select the projector you want to

control. s p.20

B Click the button on the toolbar.

Presentation Mode begins.

C When in Presentation Mode, click the button

again to exit Presentation Mode.

Projecting Movies from a Computer (Movie Sending Mode)

In Movie Sending Mode, movie files can be sent directly to a projector. As a result, a movie can be projected much more smoother than when it is being sent from an application running on a PC. Also, because the audio is sent at the same time as the movie, there is no need for an audio cable between the computer and the projector.

• Movie Sending Mode is valid for one projector only. It is

not possible to apply Movie Sending Mode to more than one projector.

• Depending on the communication method and the available reception, the image and sound may skip or stall.

Supported File Types

The file types supported by Movie Sending Mode are listed in the following table.

File Type

(Extension)

.mpg

.wmv .asf

Movie

Codec

MPEG2 MPEG1 Layer1/2

Linear PCM and AC-3 audio cannot be played back. MPEG contents with no sound can be played back.

WMV8 WMV9

WMA

Audio Codec

Recording

Quality

Highest frame rate: 30 fps Maximum resolution: 720 ^ 576

Playing back a movie

Procedure

A Click the button on the toolbar.

The projector selection screen is displayed.

B Select the destination projector for Movie Sending

and click "OK".

The "Movie Sending Mode" screen appears.

C Click "Select file".

* Files with the extension ".mpeg" cannot be projected.

Files with DRM (Digital Rights Management) applied cannot be projected.

Projecting Movies from a Computer (Movie Sending Mode)

D Select the movie file you want to play back and then

click "Open".

The "Movie Sending Mode" screen reappears. The selected files are displayed in the Movie Playback list.

E Use the operation buttons below to play and stop

the movie files.

Plays back from the beginning of the file that is playing.

Quickly rewinds the file that is playing.

Stops play back.

Plays back the file.

Pauses play back.

Quickly fast-forwards the file that is playing.

Plays back from the beginning of the next file.

Repeatedly plays back the file list in order. When there are multiple files in the list, it is not possible to repeatedly play back only some of those files.

F Click "Close" to end Movie Sending Mode.

Using Multi-Screen Display

Multi-screen display mode allows you to project different images from multiple projectors that are connected to a single computer. With Windows, multiple virtual displays can be set in the computer, and each image can be projected by the projector. This function is not available with Windows Vista due to restrictions in the Windows Vista specifications. For the Macintosh, an external monitor must be connected to the computer to enable the use of the multi-screen display function. Whereas the above explanation has referred to "virtual display", in the case of the Macintosh, the operation relates to the screens displayed on the physically connected monitor.

Example of Adjusting the Virtual Display

By arranging the virtual display allocation, you can project only the image that you want to show when making a presentation or project different images from left to right.

Arrangement Example 1

Actual monitor image

Image of virtual display 1

Virtual display

Image of virtual display 2

Actual monitor image

Actual monitor PowerPoint file

Virtual display Excel file

Image of virtual display

Using Multi-Screen Display

Arrangement example 2

Actual monitor image

Image of virtual display

Procedure before using the Multi-screen Display Function

1. Setting the Virtual Display s p.29

2. Allocating the image to be

projected s p.35

3. The Allocated Image is Projected

s p.36

In a Windows environment, enable the virtual display driver as necessary. And, for both Windows and the Macintosh, set up the virtual display arrangement.

Open the file to be projected, and then move the screen to the virtual display according to the actual projection arrangement.

Allocate a virtual display number to a projector that is connected through the network, and then start projection.

Setting the Virtual Display

Actual monitor PowerPoint file presenter tools

Virtual display Slide show using a PowerPoint file

The following explains how to allocate the computer image using Arrangement Example 1 s p.28 .

f Enable the virtual display driver (Windows only)

Enable the virtual display driver. Those users listed below do not have to perform this operation. s p.30

• Those users who have enabled virtual displays installing EMP NS Connection.

• Those users who are using Macintosh computers.

Using Multi-Screen Display

Procedure

A Start Windows on the computer , then select "St art" -

"Programs" (or "All Programs") - "EPSON Projector" - "Add/Remove Epson Virtual Display".

The "Add/Remove Epson Virtual Display" screen is displayed.

B Select the virtual display you want to use.

Up to four monitors can be added. In this case, a single virtual display is to be used, so select one. 3When, for example, using three projectors, such that you have to set multiple virtual displays, only select as many displays as is necessary. Any one of the displays can be selected.

C Click "OK".

f Virtual display arrangement

After starting EMP NS Connection, the setting up of the virtual displays varies between Windows and the Macintosh. The procedures are explained separately, below. For Windows, follow the procedure below. For the Macintosh, go to s p.33.

Procedure

For Windows

A Select "Start" - "Programs" (or "All Programs") -

"EPSON Projector" - "EMP NS Connection". EMP NS Connection starts.

When you click "OK", the drivers for the virtual display are enabled. At this point, it is normal for the display to flicker. Wait for the "Add/Remove Epson Virtual Display" screen to close.

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