EasyMP Monitor lets you carry out operations such as checking the
statuses of multiple EPSON projectors that are connected to a network at
a computer monitor, and controlling the projectors from the computer.
Following are brief descriptions of the monitoring and control functions
that can be carried out using EasyMP Monitor.
• Registering projectors for monitoring and control
Projectors on the network can be searched for automatically, and you
can then select projectors to be registered from the projectors that are
detected.
You can enter the IP addresses for target projectors to register them.
• Registered projectors can also be assigned to groups so that they can
be monitored and controlled in groups.
• Monitoring the statuses of registered projectors
The power status (ON/OFF) for projectors and problems or warnings
requiring attention can be checked visually by means of icons.
You can select groups of projectors or a single projector that you are
interested in, and then check the cumulative lamp operating time or the
details of information such as input sources, problems, and warnings
for these projectors.
• Controlling registered projectors
Projectors can be selected in groups or as single projectors, and you can
then carry out operations for the selected projectors such as turning the
power on and off and switching their input sources.
Web control functions can be used to change the settings in the
projector's configuration menu.
If there are certain control actions which are carried out regularly at
particular times or on particular days, you can use Timer Settings to
register timer settings.
• Mail notification function settings
You can set e-mail addresses to which notifications are sent if a status
requiring attention, such as a problem, occurs with a projector that has
been registered.
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To enable projectors to be monitored and controlled even when they are in
standby mode
that need to be made will vary depending on the projector you are using.
s Projector's User's Guide
• Set Standby Mode to Communication On (or Network On).
• Set Network Monitoring to On.
* When the projector's indicator is lit orange.
*
, make the following settings at the projectors. The settings
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Installing EasyMP Monitor
Operating environment
This software is compatible with computers that comply with the
following requirements.
OSWindows 98 Second Edition SP1
Windows Me
Windows NT4.0 SP6
Windows 2000 Professional SP4
The following 32-bit operating systems:
Windows XP Home Edition SP2/SP3
Windows XP Professional SP2/SP3
Windows Vista
(All editions except Starter Edition)
Windows Vista SP1/SP2
(All editions except Starter Edition)
Windows 7
(All editions except Starter Edition)
• Operations carried out at the computer may become slow depending
on the number of projectors being managed. If this happens, use a
computer with higher specifications.
• EasyMP Monitor cannot be used in environments which do not allow
pings to be transmitted.
Supported language
EasyMP Monitor supports the following languages.
*1 If your OS is Windows Vista, you must update to Windows Vista SP1 to use
the Ukrainian version of EasyMP Monitor.
*2 Windows NT4.0 does not support Arabic and Hebrew versions.
Internet Explorer Ver. 5.0 or later must be installed.
CPUPentium MMX 166 MHz or higher (Pentium II 233 MHz
or higher recommended)
Memory
capacity
Free hard disk
space
DisplaySVGA (800 x 600) or higher resolution, 32 bit or higher
64 MB or more (128 MB or more recommended)
50 MB or more
display color
• Macintosh computers cannot be used.
Transferring the settings
If you are already using EasyMP or EMP Monitor, you can transfer the
projector settings to this version. The settings are stored as a data file
(EMP Monitor.dat). Make a copy of the EMP Monitor.dat before you
install this software. EMP Monitor.dat can be found at the following
location if the default settings were used to install the software:
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• If your operating system is Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows 2000,
Windows NT4.0, or Windows XP
• If your operating system is Windows Vista or Windows 7
"C:\Users\(User Name)\AppData\Local\VirtualStore\Program
Files\EPSON Projector\EasyMP (or EMP) Monitor Ver. x.xx (Ver. x.xx
represents the software version)"
If you cannot find the "AppData" folder, click "Start" - "Control Panel"
- "Appearance and Personalization" - "Folder Options". Select "View"
tab, and then configure the "Show hidden files, folders, and drives"
setting in "Advanced settings".
After installing this software, follow the instructions below before
starting EasyMP Monitor to transfer the settings.
• If your operating system is Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows 2000,
Windows NT4.0, or Windows XP
Overwrite the existing EMP Monitor.dat file with the copy you made.
The existing EMP Monitor.dat file is in "C:\Program Files\EPSON
Projector\EasyMP Monitor Ver.4.40".
• If your operating system is Windows Vista or Windows 7
Installing
When you are using the following OS, you must have administrator
authority in order to install EasyMP Monitor.
• Windows 2000• Windows NT4.0• Windows XP
• Windows Vista• Windows 7
If EasyMP or EMP Monitor is already installed, uninstall it before
installing this software. s p.46
When your OS language is supported by EasyMP Monitor, the software
is installed in the same language as your OS automatically.
However, the following cases are exceptions.
• When using Windows NT4.0: Since Arabic and Hebrew are not
supported, English is selected for the installation.
• When using Windows Vista: You must update to Windows Vista SP1
to use the Ukrainian version.
When the language selected for the EasyMP Monitor installation varies
from that of the OS being used, the screens may not be displayed
correctly.
Place the copy of the EMP Monitor.dat file in "C:\Users\(User
Name)\AppData\Local\VirtualStore\Program Files\EPSON
Projector\EasyMP Monitor Ver.4.40".
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The software name has been changed.
Before: EMP Monitor _ After: EasyMP Monitor
If you are already using EMP Monitor, you can replace it with this software.
Procedure
A Turn the computer on.
To prevent problems from occurring during the installation, we
recommend that you terminate all resident applications that can be
ended.
B Load the supplied Projector Software CD-ROM in your
computer.
The installer automatically starts up.
Installing EasyMP Monitor
C From here, continue with the installation by following the
on-screen messages.
Limitations imposed by a Windows Vista or
Windows 7 environment
When using EasyMP Monitor under Windows Vista or Windows 7, note
the following limitations.
• You must have administrator authority in order to use Register at
startup on the Environment setup screen of EasyMP Monitor. s p.27
• If EasyMP Monitor is installed on your computer, uninstall it before
you update the operating system to Windows Vista or Windows 7.
Updating your OS without uninstalling the software may cause a
malfunction. s p.46
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Before starting operations
Check the following points before starting up EasyMP Monitor.
• EasyMP Monitor must be installed on the computer to be used for
monitoring and control.
• The computer and the projectors must be connected to the network.
• If using Windows 2000/Windows NT4.0/Windows XP/Windows
Vista/Windows 7, the computer must be started up in Administrator
mode.
• Depending on the projector model, a commercially-available serial W
TCP/IP conversion adapter and a connection cable are required in
order to use EasyMP Monitor. s Projector's User's Guide
Make the settings for the serial W TCP/IP conversion adapter before
connecting to the projector.
Using EasyMP Monitor
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Registering and deleting projectors for monitoring
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Registering and deleting projectors for monitoring
This operation is carried out when starting EasyMP Monitor for the first
time after it has been installed and when you would like to add
projectors. Once a projector has been registered, the status for the
projector will be displayed automatically each time EasyMP Monitor is
started from that point onwards.
The operations to register projectors vary as followings depending on
where the projectors are connected to in the network.
• When registering a projector that is located in the same segment as the
computer in which EasyMP Monitor is installed. s "Registering
projectors using automatic search (Searching for and registering
projectors that are located in the same segment)" p.12
• When registering projectors that are in multiple segments of the
network. s "Setting the range of addresses to do an automatic search
and registration" p.14
Starting EasyMP Monitor
B The main window will be displayed.
The red box area described in the screen below is referred to as
Grouping view.
Procedure
A Click "Start" - "Programs" (or "All Programs") - "EPSON
Projector" - "EasyMP Monitor Ver.4.40" in that order to start
EasyMP Monitor.
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Registering projectors using automatic search
(Searching for and registering projectors that are
located in the same segment)
Procedures for automatic search
Procedure
A Right-click in Grouping view and select "New" - "Projector
(automatic search)".
The following Create new projector (automatic registration) window will be displayed.
If Detail list view is displayed, select New - Projector (automatic search) from the Edit menu.
B Click "Search".
Automatic searching will be carried out, and the names of the projectors that have been detected will be displayed.
If a projector does not appear in the list, use "Registration by specifying an IP address (Manual registration)". s p.17
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• You can also carry out this operation by selecting New - Projector
(automatic search) from the Edit menu.
• Projectors that are using a serial W TCP/IP conversion adapter cannot be
detected.
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Procedures for registration
Procedure
A Select the projector(s) to be registered from the displayed
list, and then click "Edit".
The following window will be displayed.
Display nameEnter the name of the projector(s) to be
displayed in Grouping view or Detail list view.
Up to a maximum of 32 bytes can be entered. A
space cannot be used as the first character.
Display iconSelect the icon(s) to be displayed in Grouping
view or Detail list view.
Parent groupSelect when registering a projector in a group.
If no groups have been created, this cannot be
selected. s "Registering several projectors to a
monitoring group all at once" p.18
Projector
name
IP addressThis shows the IP address for the registered
Use Serial W
TCP/IP
conversion
adaptor.
Port NumberThis cannot be selected when registering
This shows the name that has been registered on
the projector.
projector.
This cannot be selected when registering
projectors using automatic search.
projectors using automatic search.
Make the necessary settings while referring to the following table.
Monitor
Password
DescriptionYou can enter some kind of memo about the
MonitorSelect this when you want monitoring to start.
If a Monitor Password has been set for the
projector, be sure to enter the Monitor Password
that has been set. If the correct password is not
entered at this time, it will not be possible to
monitor and control the projector even though it
is registered.
projector. The details you enter here will be
displayed at the projector properties.
Up to a maximum of 60 bytes can be entered.
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B After entering the details, click "Register" to start the
registration. When the message is displayed, click "OK".
To continue registering other projector(s), repeat Steps 1 and 2.
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Projectors that have been registered using automatic search are searched
for again by projector name each time EasyMP Monitor is started.
C To end the registration operation, click in the top-right
corner of the window or click "Cancel".
The icon(s) of the projector(s) you registered will be displayed in
Grouping view or Detail list view.
Refer to s "Monitoring window layout" p.21 for details on using
the Grouping view and Detail list view.
Setting the range of addresses to do an automatic
search and registration
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Projectors that are using a serial W TCP/IP conversion adapter cannot be
detected.
B Select the "Specify an address range and search." check box
and then enter "Start address" and "End address" in the
range.
Procedures for automatic search
Procedure
A Right-click in Grouping view and select "New" - "Projector
(automatic search)".
The Create new projector (automatic registration) window will be
displayed.
If Detail list view is displayed, select New - Projector (automatic search) from the Edit menu.
Registering and deleting projectors for monitoring
C Click "Search".
Automatic searching will be carried out, and the names of the projectors that have been detected will be displayed.
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Procedures for registration
Procedure
A Select the projector(s) to be registerd from the displayed list,
and then click "Edit".
The following window will be displayed.
Display nameEnter the name of the projector(s) to be
displayed in Grouping view or Detail list view.
Up to a maximum of 32 bytes can be entered. A
space cannot be used as the first character.
Display iconSelect the icon(s) to be displayed in Grouping
view or Detail list view.
Parent groupSelect when registering a projector in a group.
If no groups have been created, this cannot be
selected. s "Registering several projectors to a
monitoring group all at once" p.18
Projector
name
IP addressThis shows the IP address for the registered
Use Serial W
TCP/IP
conversion
adaptor.
Port NumberThis cannot be selected when registering
This shows the name that has been registered on
the projector.
projector.
This cannot be selected when registering
projectors using automatic search.
projectors using automatic search.
Make the necessary settings while referring to the following table.
Monitor
Password
DescriptionYou can enter some kind of memo about the
MonitorSelect this when you want monitoring to start.
If a Monitor Password has been set for the
projector, be sure to enter the Monitor Password
that has been set. If the correct password is not
entered at this time, it will not be possible to
monitor and control the projector even though it
is registered.
projector. The details you enter here will be
displayed at the projector properties.
Up to a maximum of 60 bytes can be entered.
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B After entering the details, click "Register" to start the
registration. When the message is displayed, click "OK".
To continue registering other projector(s), repeat Steps 1 and 2.
C To end the registration operation, click in the top-right
corner of the window or click "Cancel".
The icon(s) of the projector(s) you registered will be displayed in
Grouping view or Detail list view.
Refer to s "Monitoring window layout" p.21 for details on using
the Grouping view and Detail list view.
Registration by specifying an IP address (Manual
registration)
Procedure
A Right-click in Grouping view and select "New" - "Projector
(manual registration)".
The following window will be displayed.
If Detail list view is displayed, select New - Projector (manual reg-istration) from the Edit menu.
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You can also carry out this operation by selecting New - Projector (manual
registration) from the Edit menu.
B Enter the IP address of the projector to be registered in the
"IP address" box and then click "Search". When the message
is displayed, click "OK".
If using a serial W TCP/IP conversion adapter and cable to connect
the projector, select Use Serial W TCP/IP conversion adaptor.,
enter the port number in Port Number, and then click Search.
C After searching is complete, enter the information for the
projector to be registered while referring to the table below.
Display nameEnter the name of the projector(s) to be displayed
in Grouping view or Detail list view. Up to a
maximum of 32 bytes can be entered. A space
cannot be used as the first character.
Display iconSelect the icon(s) to be displayed in Grouping
view or Detail list view.
Parent groupSelect when registering a projector in a group. If
no groups have been created, this cannot be
selected.
Port NumberIf using a serial W TCP/IP conversion adapter to
connect the projector, enter the port number.
Monitor
Password
DescriptionYou can enter some kind of memo about the
MonitorSelect this when you want monitoring to start.
If a Monitor Password has been set for the
projector, be sure to enter the Monitor Password
that has been set. If the correct password is not
entered at this time, it will not be possible to
monitor and control the projector even though it
is registered. If using a serial W TCP/IP conversion
adapter to connect the projector, the Monitor
Password security function cannot be used.
projector. The details you enter here will be
displayed at the projector properties.
Up to a maximum of 60 bytes can be entered.
D After entering the details, click "Register" to start the
registration. When the message is displayed, click "OK".
The icon(s) of the projector(s) you registered will be displayed in
Grouping view or Detail list view.
s "Registering several projectors to a
monitoring group all at once" p.18
Projector
name
IP addressThis shows the IP address that you entered in
Use Serial W
TCP/IP
conversion
adaptor.
This shows the name that has been registered on
the projector.
step 2.
Select this if using a serial W TCP/IP conversion
adapter to connect the projector.
Registering several projectors to a monitoring group
all at once
Projectors that have been registered can then be registered together into
different groups so that they can be monitored and controlled together.
Furthermore, if you select one of the registered groups as the Parent
group, monitoring and control operations can be carried out for all
projectors in that Parent group.
A Parent group can be set for other parent groups, so that a hierarchical
group arrangement can be created.
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First, create the registration groups, and then register projectors into the
groups that have been created.
Procedure
A Right-click in Grouping view and select "New" - "Group".
The following window will be displayed.
Make the necessary settings while referring to the table below.
If Detail list view is displayed, select New - Group from the Edit
menu.
MonitorSelect this to monitor all projectors that have
been registered in the group. If this is not
selected, the settings made when the individual
projectors were registered will be used.
It cannot be set when creating a new group.
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You can also carry out this operation by selecting New - Group from the
Edit menu.
B When the setup is complete, click "Register" to start the
registration. When the message is displayed, click "OK".
The icon(s) of the projector(s) you registered will be displayed in
Grouping view or Detail list view.
C Right-click the projector icon(s) to register to the group you
have created in Grouping view or Detail list view, and select
"Edit".
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You can also carry out this operation by selecting Edit in the Edit menu.
Group nameEnter the name of the group to be displayed in
Grouping view or Detail list view.
Up to a maximum of 32 bytes can be entered. A
space cannot be used as the first character.
Display iconSelect the icon(s) to be displayed in Grouping
view or Detail list view.
Parent groupThis selects the parent group. If no groups have
been created, this cannot be selected.
D In the Edit projector window, select the group name to use
for registering in Parent group and then click "Change".
The status of the group registration will be displayed as an icon in
Grouping view or Detail list view.
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The registration details can also be checked using Projector list in the View
menu.
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If the projector name or IP address changes after
registration
For projectors that have been registered manually
Procedure
A Right-click on a projector icon in Grouping view or Detail list
view and select "Monitoring disabled". Then right-click the
projector icon again and select "Edit".
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You can also carry out these operations by using the Edit menu.
B If only the projector name has been changed, click "Search"
in the Edit projector window that is displayed. If the IP
address has been changed, enter the new IP address in the
"IP address" box and then click "Search". When the message
is displayed, click "OK".
C When the display returns to the Edit projector window, click
"Change".
B Carry out automatic search to re-register the projector(s).
s p.12
Cancelling projector registrations (Delete)
The registrations for projectors can be deleted if they are no longer
required for monitoring or control using EasyMP Monitor.
Procedure
Right-click the icon for the projector or group that is to be deleted
in Grouping view or Detail list view and select "Delete". When the
message is displayed, click "OK".
More than one projector can be selected for deleting by selecting in
Grouping view or Detail list view.
The methods of selecting more than one projector at the same time are as
follows.
• If you select a Group icon in Grouping view, all projectors that have
been registered in that group will be deleted at the same time.
• Hold down the Ctrl key on the keyboard while clicking on the desired
icons.
For projectors that have been registered using automatic
search
Procedure
A Delete the projector(s) whose name or IP address has been
changed in Grouping view or Detail list view. s p.20
• Use drag and drop to select a range of desired icons.
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You can also carry out this operation by selecting Delete in the Edit menu.
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Monitoring window layout
Types of monitoring windows and switching method
Types of monitoring windows
There are two types of monitoring windows. Select a desired window.
• Grouping view
This view lets you check the status of group registrations in a
hierarchical diagram.
• Detail list view
This view lets you display the status of each projector as a list so that the
projectors can be checked in detail. You can also display specific items
as a list, and sort display items using a specific row as a sort key.
Detail list view
How to switch views
Grouping view and Detail list view are switched as follows.
Grouping view
Monitoring window layout
Procedure
Click the View menu, and select "Grouping view" or "Detail list
view".
Monitoring using Grouping view
Meanings of Grouping view icons
In Grouping view, the patterns on the icons indicate the statuses of the
projectors. If the group icons are round in shape, it indicates that there is
another level below them. s p.23
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The icon patterns and their meanings are explained below.
Group
No warnings or problems
All projectors in the group are normal.
Warning or problem
A projector in the group has a warning or problem status.
Notification
A projector requiring immediate attention has been detected
within the group.
Monitoring disabled
The projector is not being monitored. If you right-click the icon and
select Monitoring enabled, the projector will be added to the
projectors that are being monitored.
Data being updated
Projector
No warnings or problems
Warning or problem
*1
Projector
Network error (ESC/VP.net communication error)
*1 When Temperature level display group view is set to On at Environment
setup in the Tool menu, an icon indicating the internal temperature of the
projector will be displayed on top of the projector icon. The default setting
is Off. As you can get an idea of how the temperature inside the projector is
increasing when Temperature level is displayed, you can make
improvements to the projector's operating environment before a high
internal temperature error or high-temperature warning occur. s p.28
*2 Check the following items.
- Check that the projector's power is turned on.
- Check that the LAN cable is connected.
- Check that Standby Mode is set to Communication On (or Network On)
or Network Monitoring is set to On in the projector's configuration menu.
*3 Check that the projector has been correctly connected to the network.
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The projector information that is generated when a problem is detected is
stored until EasyMP Monitor is closed. EasyMP Monitor displays will not
be updated automatically even if the projector status returns to normal.
Click "Refresh" in the main window to update the status.
No Monitor Password was entered when the projector was
registered, or an incorrect Monitor Password was entered. s p.13,
p.16, p.17
Network error (TCP connection error)
*2
Using the icons in Grouping view
The following icon operations can be carried out in Grouping view.
• Expanding and collapsing icons
Each time you double-click a group icon, the icons for the projector
that have been registered in that group are displayed or hidden.
• Moving icons
To change the position of an icon within Grouping view, simply drag
and drop the icon to be moved.
Monitoring window layout
Monitoring using Detail list view
Meanings of Detail list view icons
The status of registered projectors is displayed as a list in Detail list view
regardless of which Group the projectors belong to.
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The icon patterns and their meanings are explained below.
1Type
Displays the projector status.
No warnings or problems
Warning or problem
An error has occurred on the projector.
Notification
The projector requires immediate attention.
Monitoring disabled
The projector is not being monitored. If you right-click the icon
and select Monitoring enabled, the projector will be added to
the projectors that are being monitored.
No Monitor Password was entered when the projector was
registered, or an incorrect Monitor Password was entered.
s p.13, p.16, p.17
Network error (TCP connection error)
Network error (ESC/VP.net communication error)
2Group name
When projectors are registered to a group, the name of the group that
the projector belongs to is displayed.
3Display name
Shows the display name.
4Power
Shows the power on status for the projector.
Power on and normal statusPower off and normal status
Power on and abnormal
status
*1
*2
*3
Power off and abnormal
status
5Lamp Hours
Shows the lamp operating time for the projector. If the projector has 2
lamps, it shows the lamp operating time for both lamp 1 and lamp 2.
6Temperature level
The following five icons display the differing internal temperature
status of the projector.
Internal temperature
normal
High-temperature
warning
Internal temperature
error
7Error information
Shows a notification or warning/problem status using the following
icons.
Clean Air Filter NoticeReplace Lamp
Replace Lamp (Lamp 1)Replace Lamp (Lamp 2)
Lamp error (Lamp 1)Lamp error (Lamp 2)
Lamp failure at power on
(Lamp 1)
High-temperature warningReplace Air Filter
No Air FilterLow Air Flow
Air Flow Sensor Err.Supply System Error
Supply System Error
(Ballast 2)
Shutter warningLamp Cover Open
Lamp ErrorLamp Error (Lamp 1)
Lamp Error (Lamp 2)Lamp failure at power on
Internal temperature
normal
High-temperature
warning
*4
Lamp failure at power on
(Lamp 2)
(Ballast 1)
Cinema filter warning
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Lamp failure at power on
(Lamp 1)
High internal temperature
error
Air filter air flow sensor errorInternal Error
Fan errorSensor error
Supply System Error
(Ballast)
Supply System Error
(Ballast 2)
Cinema filter errorShutter error
Cooling system error
(Peltier element)
Other error
*1 When Temperature level display group view is set to On at Environment
setup in the Tool menu, an icon indicating the internal temperature of the
projector will be displayed on top of the projector icon. The default setting
is Off.
*2 Check the following items.
- Check that the projector's power is turned on.
- Check that the LAN cable is connected.
- Check that Standby Mode is set to Communication On (or Network On)
or Network Monitoring is set to On in the projector's configuration menu.
Lamp failure at power on
(Lamp 2)
Low air flow error
Supply System Error
(Ballast 1)
Auto Iris Error
Cooling system error
(pump)
• Detectable error information differs depending on the projector you are
using.
Selecting display items
You can select only the required items to be displayed in Detail list view.
Procedure
A Select "Option" from the View menu.
The Option window will be displayed.
*3 Check that the projector has been correctly connected to the network.
*4 You can display Replace Lamp at any time preset at Environment setup in
the Tool menu.
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• The projector information that is generated when a problem is detected is
stored until EasyMP Monitor is closed. EasyMP Monitor displays will not
be updated automatically even if the projector status returns to normal.
Click "Refresh" in the main window to update the status.
B Select the check box of the item you want to display.
C Click "OK".
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D When all of the details of the item cannot be displayed in
Detail list view, drag the boundary line on the right of the
item name so that the view is extended to the desired width.
Sorting lists
You can sort detailed lists by using a specific row as a sort key, such as
projector name order or IP address order.
Procedure
Click the item name of the row you want to use as the sort key.
Searching for desired icons (Projector list)
The Projector list feature is useful for searching in lists when many
groups and projectors are registered and the icon you are looking for is
not displayed on screen.
Procedure
Select "Projector list" from the View menu.
The following window will be displayed.
With Projector list, temperature level icons are not displayed regardless
of the setting of Temperature level display group view at Environment
setup.
The Projector list lets you check the registration details for groups in a
hierarchical diagram. When you click on an icon, Grouping view and
Detail list view are scrolled so that the selected icon is displayed in the
window.
Monitoring using the system tray
The projector statuses are always displayed as icons in the system tray,
even when Grouping view or Detail list view is not always displayed, and
the statuses can be checked by the icon patterns.
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When the configuration menus are set using the following operations, an
icon appears in the system tray and the status can be monitored by means
of the icon's pattern.
The icon patterns are explained below.
No problemProblem
Procedure
A Select "Environment setup" from the Tool menu.
The Environment setup window will be displayed.
B Select "Resident in the task tray".
C Click "OK".
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Displaying projectors with problem or warning
statuses in a list
• Right-click the icon in the system tray to open a pop-up menu to select the
Open the main screen or Exit.
• If Register at startup in the Environment setup is selected, EasyMP
Monitor starts automatically when the computer's power is turned on.
When using EasyMP Monitor under Windows Vista or Windows 7, you
must have administrator authority in order to use this function.
You can display a list of only the projectors which have a problem or
warning status.
Procedure
Select "Warning and Error Projector list" from the View menu.
The following Warning and Error Projector list window will be
displayed.
Monitoring window layout
If you move the mouse pointer over the icon of the Error information,
details of the error and the remedy will be displayed. If you double-click
in a line, the properties for that projector will be displayed. s p.32
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Monitoring window layout
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The icon patterns and their meanings are explained below.
1Type
Shows the group or projector status.
No warnings or problems
Warning or problem
An error has occurred on the projector.
Notification
The projector requires immediate attention.
Monitoring disabled
The projector is not being monitored. If you right-click the icon
and select Monitoring enabled, the projector will be added to
the projectors that are being monitored.
No Monitor Password was entered when the projector was
registered, or an incorrect Monitor Password was entered.
s p.13, p.16, p.17
Network error (TCP connection error)
Network error (ESC/VP.net communication error)
2Display name
Shows the display name.
3Power
Shows the power on status for the projector.
Power on and normal statusPower off and normal status
Power on and abnormal
status
4Lamp Hours
Shows the lamp operating time for the projector.
*1
*2
Power off and abnormal
status
*3
Shows the input source that has been selected for the projector.
Computer or
Computer2
Computer1
BNCS-Video
Video (RCA)Video (BNC)
DVI-D1 or HDMI1,
DVI-D, HDMI
*4
DVI-D2 or HDMI2
D-VideoEasyMP
USB DisplayUSB or USB1
USB2LAN
6Temperature level
The following five icons display the differing internal temperature
status of the projector.
Internal temperature
normal
High-temperature
warning
Internal temperature
normal
High-temperature
warning
Internal temperature
error
7Error information
Shows a warning/problem status using the following icons.
Replace Lamp
*6
Replace Lamp (Lamp 1)
Replace Lamp (Lamp 2)Lamp error (Lamp 1)
*5
5Source
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Lamp error (Lamp 2)Lamp failure at power on
(Lamp 1)
Lamp failure at power on
(Lamp 2)
Replace Air FilterNo Air Filter
Low Air FlowAir Flow Sensor Err.
Supply System Error
(Ballast 1)
Cinema filter warningShutter warning
Lamp Cover OpenLamp Error
Lamp Error (Lamp 1)Lamp Error (Lamp 2)
Lamp failure at power onLamp failure at power on
Lamp failure at power on
(Lamp 2)
Low air flow errorAir filter air flow sensor error
Internal ErrorFan error
Sensor errorSupply System Error
Supply System Error
(Ballast 1)
Auto Iris ErrorCinema filter error
Shutter errorCooling system error
Cooling system error
(pump)
High-temperature warning
Supply System Error
(Ballast 2)
(Lamp 1)
High internal temperature
error
(Ballast)
Supply System Error
(Ballast 2)
(Peltier element)
Other error
*1 When Temperature level display group view is set to On at Environment
setup in the Tool menu, an icon indicating the internal temperature of the
projector will be displayed on top of the projector icon. The default setting
is Off.
*2 Check the following items.
- Check that the projector's power is turned on.
- Check that the LAN cable is connected.
- Check that Standby Mode is set to Communication On (or Network On)
or Network Monitoring is set to On in the projector's configuration menu.
*3 Check that the projector has been correctly connected to the network.
*4 It describes DVI-D if the projector is equipped with both DVI-D and HDMI
input terminal.
*5 It describes HDMI if the projector is equipped with both DVI-D and HDMI
input terminal.
*6 You can display Replace Lamp at any time preset at Environment setup in
the Tool menu.
q
Detectable error information differs with the projector you are using.
Checking properties in detail
You can check the properties of Group and projectors in detail.
Displaying Group properties
Procedure
You can use either of the following methods to display the properties.
• Displaying the properties for all groups in Grouping view
Right-click in Grouping view and select Property.
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• Displaying the specified group properties
Right-click an icon in Grouping view and then select Property.
If you double-click in a line, the properties for that group or projector
will be displayed.
Displaying Projector properties
Right-click on a projector icon in Grouping view or Detail list view and
select Property.
1Shows the projector's serial number. If hyphens are displayed, confirm
the serial number on the label of the projector.
2Displays the projector firmware version.
Displaying and deleting logs
In your web browser, you can check a transmission log of content, such
as what has been controlled by EasyMP Monitor, and projector errors.
You can delete logs once you have checked them.
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q
When Log output is set to On at Environment setup in the Tool menu,
transmission logs are stored. The default setting is Off.
Displaying Log
Procedure
Select "Log" - "View" from the View menu.
The web browser will open and the communication logs up until that
time will be displayed.
Deleting Log
Procedure
Select "Log" - "Delete" from the View menu. When the confirmation message is displayed, click "OK".
All logs will be deleted and details of EasyMP Monitor control operations
and details of projector errors from that point onward will be recorded in
a new log.
Using the control functions
Using the control functions
Carrying out control using control buttons
Click the icon of a projector to be controlled in Grouping view or Detail
list view, and click a control button to enable control of only that selected
projector.
You can also enable control of all selected projectors by selecting more
than one projector in Grouping view or Detail list view and clicking a
control button. The methods of selecting more than one projector at the
same time are as follow.
• If you select a group icon in Grouping view, all projectors that have been
registered in that group and that are set to be monitored can be
controlled at the same time.
• Hold down the Ctrl key on the keyboard while clicking on the desired
icons.
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• Use drag and drop to select a range of desired icons.
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The following table lists the control button functions.
Power OnTurns the projector power on.
Power OffTurns the projector power off.
Switch source
Computer1
Switch source
Computer 2
Switch source
BNC
Switch source
S-Video
Switch source
Video (RCA)
Switch source
Video (BNC)
Switch source
DVI-D, HDMI 1
Switch source
DVI-D, HDMI 2
Switches the video input source to the
Computer1 port or Computer port.
Switches the video input source to the
Computer2 port.
Switches the video input source to the BNC
port.
Switches the video input source to the
S-Video port.
Switches the video input source to the Video
port or video2 port.
Switches the video input source to the Video1
port.
Switches the video input source to the DVI-D1
port or HDMI1 port.
If the projector is equipped with ether DVI-D
port or HDMI port, use this button to switch
the input signal.
If the projector is equipped with both DVI-D
port and HDMI port, use this button to select
DVI-D as an input source.
Switches the video input source to the DVI-D2
port or HDMI2 port.
If the projector is equipped with both DVI-D
port and HDMI port, use this button to select
HDMI as an input source.
Switch source
EasyMP
Switch source
USB Display
Switch source
Switch source
Switch source
*If the button does not function, you can switch the input source using the
button.
q
• Some connected projectors may not be equipped with all of the above ports
or functions. If you click a button for a port or function that is not
available, nothing will happen.
• You can select objects to be controlled and use the control buttons to carry
out control operations even when the following are being displayed.
Group properties s p.31
Projector properties s p.32
Warning and Error Projector list
(Control operations can only be carried out for projectors with a warning
status.) s p.28
USB1
USB2
LAN
*
*
*
*
Switches the input source to EasyMP or
EasyMP.net.
Switches the input source to USB Display.
Switches the video input source to the
external equipment connected via a USB
(Type A) port or USB1.
Switches the video input source to the
external equipment connected via a USB2
port.
Switches the video input source to the image
projected by the computer via a network.
Switch source
D-Video
Switches the video input source to the D4
port.
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Carrying out control using a web browser (Web
control)
You can use the computer's web browser to change the configuration
menu settings for projectors.
Procedure
A Right-click on the icon of a projector to be controlled in
Grouping view or Detail list view and select "Web control".
B The web browser will open and the Web control window will
be displayed.
Web control lets you set the same details as the configuration menu for
the projector. s Projector's User's Guide
q
You can select projectors and right-click on them to select Web control
even when the following are being displayed.
Group properties s p.31
Procedure
Select "Timer" - "Timer Settings" from the Tool menu.
The following window will be displayed and you can then check the timer
setting status.
Warning and Error Projector list (Control operations can only be carried
out for projectors with a warning status.) s p.28
Carrying out control using timer settings
This is useful for carrying out certain control operations such as turning
a projector's power on and off at specified times every day or every week.
Timer settings can be carried out either for a single projector only, or all
at once for all projectors in a group.
The details that can be checked and operations that can be carried out at
this time are given below.
1Projectors
Selects a group or projector to check the status of.
When a group is selected, the timer setting statuses for all projectors
in that group are displayed.
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2Date
Shows the current day in a red box.
Days for which timer settings have been made are shown in bold.
Click or to switch to the calendar for the previous or next
month.
3Timers
Shows a list of the timer settings.
The line colors in the Timers list have the following meanings:
Current day's timer setting
When some of the projectors in the group have timer
setting enabled and others have it disabled for the
current day's timer setting
When the current day's timer setting is a disabled setting
Timer setting for a day other than the current day
4Delete
Lets you delete timer settings that have been selected
from the timer list.
5Close
Closes the Timer Settings window.
6Edit
Lets you change the timer settings that have been
selected from the timer list. If a group has been selected
for status checking, the settings cannot be changed.
7Add
Registers new timer settings. s "Procedures for new
timer settings" p.37
8Enabled/disabled
Switches the timer settings that have been selected from
the timer list between enabled and disabled.
Procedures for new timer settings
Procedure
A Click "Add" on the Timer Settings window. The following
window is displayed and the new timer settings are applied.
For Operation, you can select operations such as turning the power
on and off and switching the input sources, similar to the control
buttons on the main window. If you set up input source switching,
the projector's power will turn on at the timer start time even if it is
not on at the time. Because of this, it is not necessary to make two
separate timer settings for turning the power on and switching the
input source.
B After completing the timer settings, click "OK".
The timer settings that have been made will be registered and they
can be checked in the displayed timer list.
q
You can enable and disable all of the timer settings that have been
registered. Select Timer - Enable or Disable from the Tool menu.
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Mail notification function settings
The mail notification function can be used to send corresponding
notification messages to a preset e-mail address when a projector that is
connected to the network assumes a certain status, or if it experiences a
problem or warning. By using this function, the operator can be notified
of a projector’s status or problems even when the operator is in a
different location from the projectors.
q
• Up to three addressees (destinations) can be registered and messages can be
sent to all of them at once.
• 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
notifying an operator of the problem.
• If Standby Mode is set to Communication On (or Network On) or Network
Monitoring is set to On in the projector configuration menus, you can
monitor the projector even when it is in standby mode (when its power is
turned off). s Projector's User's Guide
• On some projectors, the mail notification function can be set in the
configuration menu. When notification messages are set to be sent in the
projector's configuration menu, both the settings in the configuration menu
and settings made on EasyMP Monitor are functional.
• Detectable status with the mail notification function differs depending on
the projector you are using.
B The Set mail notification function window will be displayed.
Make the necessary settings while referring to the table below.
Mail notification
function
SMTP server IP
address
Set to On to use the mail notification function.
Enter the IP address of the SMTP server. Up to
a maximum of 255 bytes can be entered.
When you change a port number of the SMTP
server, specify this port number. The default
value is "25".
You can enter a valid number from 1 to 65535.
Procedure
A Select "Mail notification function" from the Tool menu.
Sender mail
address
Recipient mail
address 1
Recipient mail
address 2
Recipient mail
address 3
Enter the sender's e-mail address. Up to a
maximum of 255 bytes can be entered.
Specify the destination addresses for the
notification e-mail. Up to three destinations
can be set. Up to a maximum of 255 bytes can
be entered.
Mail notification function settings
C Click "Notification event" and check the items for mail
notification in the window that appears.
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D Click "OK".
The Set mail notification function window appears again.
Repeat Steps 3 and 4 to set the notification events to be notified.
E When the setup is complete, click "OK".
E-mail notification
E-mail notification
If the projector experiences a problem or enters a status requiring
attention, an e-mail like that shown below is sent to the address specified
for Recipient mail address.
If there is more than one problem, warning, or status, the corresponding
messages are output to separate lines.
ItemDetails shown
E-mail subject[Display name displayed in Grouping view or Detail
list view] Projector status notification
Body<Display name displayed in Grouping view or Detail
list view> has entered the following status.
<Warning/error/status message (Please see the
next table)>
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E-mail notification
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The details contained in the e-mail message can consist of the following.
MessageRemedy
Internal ErrorSee your projector User’s Guide
Fan error
Sensor error
Lamp Cover Open
Lamp failure at power on
Lamp Error
*
Supply System Error (Ballast)
High internal temperature error
Low air flow error
Air filter air flow sensor error
Cinema filter error
Shutter error
Cooling system error (Peltier
element)
Cooling system error (pump)
High-temperature warning
Replace Lamp
Lamp error
*
*
Lamp failure at power on
Supply System Error (Ballast)
Replace Air Filter
*
*
*
*
MessageRemedy
Cinema filter warningSee your projector User’s Guide
Shutter warning
Clean Air Filter Notice
No signalNo image signals are being received
by the projector. Check the
connection status and check that the
power for the connected equipment
is turned on.
Other errorStop using the projector, disconnect
Auto Iris Error
Network error (TCP connection
error)
the power cable from the electrical
outlet, and contact Epson.
Check the following items.
Check that the projector's power is
turned on.
Check that the LAN cable is
connected.
Check that Standby Mode is set to
Communication On (or Network On)
or Network Monitoring is set to On in
the projector's configuration menu.
s Projector's User's Guide
Network error (ESC/VP.net
communication error)
Check that the projector has been
correctly connected to the network.
s Projector's User's Guide
*When the projector has 2 lamps, the additional information, such as
(Lamp 1) or (Ballast 1), is displayed after the message so that you can know
which lamp has problems/warnings.
E-mail notification
Messages informing you that the projector has recovered from errors or
warning statuses are sent.
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Application lock function
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Application lock function
You can use the application lock to prevent third parties from operating
the projectors using EasyMP Monitor and from changing settings
without authority. Opening and closing EasyMP Monitor and status
monitoring can still be carried out even when the application lock is
applied.
In addition, when a password has been set, the password must be entered
in order to cancel the application lock. This ensures that the application
lock can not be easily cancelled, and thus improves system security.
Switching Application lock between enabled and
disabled
Enabling the application lock
Procedure
Select "Application lock" from the Tool menu.
The application lock will be enabled and no operations will be possible
other than opening and closing EasyMP Monitor and disabling the
application lock.
B The password entry window will be displayed, so enter the
set password and then click "OK".
If no password has been set (default setting), click OK without entering a password. It is recommended that you enter a password in
order to strengthen security.
The application lock will be cancelled and operations can be carried
out as normal.
Setting a password for cancelling application lock
Carry out the following operations while application lock is cancelled.
Procedure
A Select "Environment setup" from the Tool menu.
The Environment setup window will be displayed.
B Select "Change the application lock password".
C Enter the password in both the "New password" and "New
password (confirm)" boxes and then click "OK".
The password can be up to 16 bytes in length. Single-byte alphanumeric characters can be used.
Disabling the application lock
Procedure
A Select "Application unlock" from the Tool menu.
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Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
Projectors cannot be monitored or controlled
CauseRemedy
Is the projector connected
to the network correctly?
Has the projector been set
up correctly for
connection to the
network?
Has EasyMP Monitor been
installed on the computer
correctly?
Are all the projectors that
you want to control or
monitor registered?
Is the projector's Standby
Mode set to
Communication On (or
Network On) or Network
Monitoring set to On in the
configuration menu?
Check that the network cable has been
connected correctly. If the cable is not
connected correctly, reconnect it.
Check the settings for the Network
configuration menu command.
s Projector's User's Guide
Uninstall EasyMP Monitor and then re-install it.
s p.8
Register the projectors. s p.11
In order to use EasyMP Monitor to monitor and
control the projector when it is in standby
mode, the projector's Standby Mode must be
set to Communication On (or Network On) or
Network Monitoring must be set to On in the
configuration menu.
s Projector's User's Guide
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An e-mail message is not sent when a problem occurs
with a projector
CauseRemedy
Is the projector connected
to the network correctly?
Has the projector been set
up correctly for
connection to the
network?
Have the SMTP server IP
address, Port Number and
Recipient mail address all
been set correctly?
Is the projector's Standby
Mode set to
Communication On (or
Network On) or Network
Monitoring set to On in the
configuration menu?
Has a critical problem
developed causing the
projector to momentarily
stop working?
Check that the network cable has been
connected correctly. If the cable is not
connected correctly, reconnect it.
Check the settings for the Network
configuration menu command.
s Projector's User's Guide
Check the setting details.
In order to use EasyMP Monitor to monitor and
control the projector when it is in standby
mode, the projector's Standby Mode must be
set to Communication On (or Network On) or
Network Monitoring must be set to On in the
configuration menu.
s Projector's User's Guide
When the projector has momentarily stopped
workin g, it cannot send e-ma il mess ages. If the
projector cannot be reset even after it has
been checked, contact Epson.
Is power being supplied to
the projector?
Check if the power supply to the location
where the projector is set up has been
interrupted, or if the circuit breaker for the
electrical outlet that the projector is
connected to has been tripped.
Uninstalling EasyMP Monitor
Uninstalling EasyMP Monitor
The following procedures to uninstall EasyMP Monitor vary depending
on your oprating system.
• If your operating system is Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows 2000,
Windows NT4.0, or Windows XP
Click Start - (Settings) - Control Panel - Add/Remove Programs or Add or Remove Programs to uninstall EasyMP Monitor. To save or
transfer the existing projector settings, make a copy of the EMP
Monitor.dat file before you uninstall the software. s "Transferring
the settings" p.7
• When your operating system is Windows Vista or Windows 7
Click Start - Control Panel - Uninstall a program to uninstall EasyMP
Monitor. The settings and logs remain on the hard disk after EasyMP
Monitor is uninstalled. If you do not need this information, delete the
EasyMP Monitor Ver. x.xx (Ver. x.xx represents the version of the
existing software) folder. This folder can be found at "C:\Users\(User
Name)\AppData\Local\VirtualStore\Program Files\EPSON Projector"
if the default settings were used to install the software. To save or
transfer the projector settings, make a copy of the EMP Monitor.dat file
before you delete the folder. s "Transferring the settings" p.7
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Notices
Notices
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