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EasyMP Network Updater
Operation Guide

Contents

Introduction to EasyMP Network Updater................................................................................................. 5
Setting Up EasyMP Network Updater for the First Time .......................................................................... 6
Updating Firmware and Copying Menu Settings.................................................................................... 16
Using Additional Functions...................................................................................................................... 23
EasyMP Network Updater Features..................................................................................................... 5
Installing the Software.......................................................................................................................... 6
System Requirements..................................................................................................................... 6
Selecting Projector Network Settings................................................................................................... 8
Setting Up a Projector to Connect in Advanced Connection Mode (Wired)..................................... 8
Making a Projector List......................................................................................................................... 9
Projector List.................................................................................................................................. 10
Editing a Projector List................................................................................................................... 10
Editing a Projector List Automatically........................................................................................ 10
Editing a Projector List Manually............................................................................................... 13
Updating the Firmware....................................................................................................................... 16
Copying Projector Menu Settings Using Batch Setup ........................................................................ 19
Managing an Update Schedule.......................................................................................................... 23
Changing an Update Schedule...................................................................................................... 23
Canceling an Update Schedule..................................................................................................... 24
Deleting an Update Schedule........................................................................................................ 25
Managing the Projector List................................................................................................................ 25
Changing the Projector Information............................................................................................... 25
Exporting a Projector List............................................................................................................... 27
Importing a Projector List............................................................................................................... 27
Making Security Settings.................................................................................................................... 28
Setting the Password..................................................................................................................... 28
Restricting the Use of the Application............................................................................................ 29
Solving Problems...................................................................................................................................... 31
Solving Network Connection Problems.............................................................................................. 31
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Solutions When You Cannot Find Connected Projectors (Wired).................................................. 31
Solving Problems When Updating...................................................................................................... 32
Solutions When You Cannot Update Firmware or Copy Menu Settings........................................ 32
Error Messages List ........................................................................................................................... 33
Error Messages When Starting EasyMP Network Updater............................................................ 33
Error Messages When Setting Up an Update Schedule................................................................ 34
Error Messages When Editing Projector List................................................................................. 35
Error Messages When Using Batch Setup .................................................................................... 36
Error Status........................................................................................................................................ 37
Screen Summary....................................................................................................................................... 38
EasyMP Network Updater Main Screen............................................................................................. 38
Add Schedule/Change Schedule Screen........................................................................................... 40
Settings Screen.................................................................................................................................. 41
Edit Projector List Screen................................................................................................................... 42
Create new projector (auto registration) screen............................................................................. 44
Create new projector (auto registration)/Create new projector (manual registration)/Edit Projector
screen............................................................................................................................................ 45
Appendix.................................................................................................................................................... 47
Updating and Uninstalling the Software ............................................................................................. 47
Uninstalling EasyMP Network Updater (Windows XP/Windows Vista/Windows 7)....................... 47
Uninstalling EasyMP Network Updater (Windows 8)..................................................................... 48
Notices............................................................................................................................................... 48
Copyright Notice............................................................................................................................ 48
About Notations............................................................................................................................. 49
General Notice............................................................................................................................... 49
Copyright Attribution ................................................................................................................. 50
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Introduction to EasyMP Network Updater

See the information here to learn more about EasyMP Network Updater software.

EasyMP Network Updater Features

EasyMP Network Updater Features
EasyMP Network Updater is an application that allows you to update firmware for a projector over a wired LAN. You can also schedule when the firmware updates will take place.
Once you select a projector's menu settings, you can use EasyMP Network Updater to copy the settings to multiple projectors of the same type in a batch setup operation.
To enhance security, you can prevent unauthorized access to EasyMP Network Updater by locking the application and applying a security password.
Parent topic: Introduction to EasyMP Network Updater
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Setting Up EasyMP Network Updater for the First Time

Follow these instructions to prepare to update the firmware or copy the projector's menu settings.
Installing the Software Selecting Projector Network Settings Making a Projector List

Installing the Software

Check the system requirements necessary to run the software, and then install the software.
Note:
• If the language selected for the installation differs from the language of the operating system being used, the screens may not be displayed correctly.
System Requirements Installing EasyMP Network Updater
Parent topic: Setting Up EasyMP Network Updater for the First Time

System Requirements

This application supports the following operating systems, and is compatible with computers that meet the following system requirements.
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Operating Systems Windows XP Service Pack 3
• Professional (32-bit)
• Home Edition (32-bit)
• Tablet PC Edition (32-bit) Windows Vista
• Ultimate (32-bit)
• Enterprise (32-bit)
• Business (32-bit)
• Home Premium (32-bit)
• Home Basic (32-bit) Windows 7
• Ultimate (32- and 64-bit)
• Enterprise (32- and 64-bit)
• Professional (32- and 64-bit)
• Home Premium (32- and 64-bit)
• Home Basic (32-bit) Windows 8
• Windows 8 (32- and 64-bit)
• Windows 8 Pro (32- and 64-bit)
• Windows 8 Enterprise (32- and 64-bit) Windows 8.1
• Windows 8.1 (32- and 64-bit)
• Windows 8.1 Pro (32- and 64-bit)
• Windows 8.1 Enterprise (32- and 64-bit)
CPU Pentium M 1.6 GHz or faster
(Core2Duo 1.2 GHz or faster recommended)
Memory 512 MB or more
(1 GB or more recommended)
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Minimum Display Resolution XGA 16 bit color
Parent topic: Installing the Software

Installing EasyMP Network Updater

Download and install EasyMP Network Updater on your computer. Note: You need administrator authority to install EasyMP Network Updater.
1. Download the latest version of EasyMP Network Updater from the Epson website.
2. Double-click Setup.exe to start the installer.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions.
Parent topic: Installing the Software

Selecting Projector Network Settings

If the projector you want to update is not connected to your network, select the necessary settings to connect it to your network. Connect the projector using a wired network system. Firmware cannot be updated and projector menu settings cannot be copied over a wireless LAN.

Setting Up a Projector to Connect in Advanced Connection Mode (Wired)

Parent topic: Setting Up EasyMP Network Updater for the First Time
Setting Up a Projector to Connect in Advanced Connection Mode (Wired)
To connect a computer to the projector using a wired LAN, you need to select network settings on the computer and the projector.
1. Contact your network administrator and check that DHCP is available under the current network
environment. Note: If DHCP is not available, write down the following values that are available for your projector.
• IP Address
• Subnet Mask
• Gateway Address
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2. Connect the computer to the network.
Note: To set up a network connection, if necessary, see the documentation supplied with your computer or network adapter.
3. Connect a LAN cable to the projector.
4. Turn on the projector.
5. Press the Menu button on the remote control or the control panel, select the Network menu, and
select Network Configuration.
6. Select Wired LAN.
A screen like one of the following is displayed.
7. Select IP settings as necessary.
• DHCP is available: Set DHCP to On.
• DHCP is not available: Set DHCP to Off and enter the projector's IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Gateway Address values as necessary.
8. When you have finished making settings, select Setup Complete or Complete, and follow the on­screen instructions to save your settings and exit the menus.
Parent topic: Selecting Projector Network Settings

Making a Projector List

You can make a list of projectors for which you want to update the firmware or copy the menu settings using EasyMP Network Updater.
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Projector List Editing a Projector List
Parent topic: Setting Up EasyMP Network Updater for the First Time

Projector List

The projector list function allows you to create a list of projectors on your network. You can then use this list to update the firmware or copy the menu settings for each projector.
To create a projector list, you can search for the projectors on your network automatically or manually, or you can import a list that has been exported from EasyMP Network Updater or EasyMP Monitor.
Parent topic: Making a Projector List Related tasks
Importing a Projector List
Related topics

Editing a Projector List

Editing a Projector List
You can create and edit a projector list in EasyMP Network Updater using a variety of methods. When you search for a projector that is located on the same segment as the computer with EasyMP Network Updater installed, you can use an automatic search. To search for projectors on other segments, enter a range of IP addresses or perform a manual search.
Note: You can also import a projector list that has been exported from EasyMP Network Updater or EasyMP Monitor.
Editing a Projector List Automatically Editing a Projector List Manually
Parent topic: Making a Projector List Related tasks
Importing a Projector List
Editing a Projector List Automatically
You can create a projector list by searching for projectors on the same segment automatically, as well as searching for projectors by specifying a range of IP addresses.
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1. Start EasyMP Network Updater.
Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7: Click Start, select Programs (or All Programs),
EPSON Projector, EasyMP Network Updater, and then click EasyMP Network Updater Ver.X.XX.
Windows 8.x: Navigate to the Apps screenand select EasyMP Network Updater Ver.X.XX. EasyMP Network Updater starts.
2. Open the Edit menu, and then click Edit Projector List. The Edit Projector List screen is displayed.
3. Click Automatic search.
The Create new projector (auto registration) screen is displayed.
4. Perform one of the following operations.
• Setting an IP address range: Select Specify an address range and search. Enter an IP address
in Start address and End address, and then click Search.
• Without setting an IP address range: Click Search.
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The application displays a list of network projectors that allow firmware updates or copying of menu settings using EasyMP Network Updater. If the projector you want is not displayed in the list, edit the projector list manually.
5. Select the projector that you want to register, and then click Edit.
6. Select the necessary settings for each projector.
1 Enter the name of the projector. This name is displayed in the projector list. You can enter up
to 32 characters. 2 Displays the name that has been registered to the projector. 3 Displays the projector's IP address. 4 If a password has been set for the projector, enter the password here. If you do not enter the
correct password, you cannot update the projector's firmware or copy the menu settings, even
after registering the projector. For more information about passwords, see the User's Guide
supplied with the projector.
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5 Enter notes about the projector, such as its location, if necessary. Notes entered here are
displayed in Description on the Edit Projector List screen.
7. Click Register. To register additional projectors, repeat steps 5 to 7.
8. Close the Create new projector (auto registration) screen after you have registered all necessary projectors.
The registered projectors are displayed on the Edit Projector List screen.
Parent topic: Editing a Projector List Related tasks
Editing a Projector List Manually
Editing a Projector List Manually
You can create a projector list manually.
1. Start EasyMP Network Updater.
Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7: Click Start, select Programs (or All Programs),
EPSON Projector, EasyMP Network Updater, and then click EasyMP Network Updater Ver.X.XX.
Windows 8.x: Navigate to the Apps screenand select EasyMP Network Updater Ver.X.XX. EasyMP Network Updater starts.
2. Open the Edit menu, and then click Edit Projector List. The Edit Projector List screen is displayed.
3. Click Manual registration.
The Create new projector (manual registration) screen is displayed.
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4. Enter the IP address and click Search.
5. Select the necessary settings for each projector.
1 Enter the name of the projector. This name is displayed in the projector list. You can enter up
to 32 characters. 2 Displays the name that has been registered to the projector. 3 Displays the IP address that you entered in step 4. 4 If a password has been set for the projector, enter the password here. If you do not enter the
correct password, you cannot update the projector's firmware or copy the menu settings, even
after registering the projector. For more information about passwords, see the User's Guide
supplied with the projector. 5 Enter notes about the projector, such as its location, if necessary. Notes entered here are
displayed in Description on the Edit Projector List screen.
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6. Click Register. The projector is registered to the projector list.
Parent topic: Editing a Projector List
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