Epson EMP-1825, EB-G5350, EB-G5150, EasyMP EMP-1825 Operation Manual
Operation Guide
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Contents
2
EasyMP Summary ......................................................................................4
Installing the Software ...............................................................................5
Software Supplied ................................................................................................ 5
Installing ............................................................................................................... 5
Connecting with EMP NS Connection
Overview of EMP NS Connection..............................................................8
Two Connection Modes and their Main Functions ............................................... 8
Steps for connecting .......................................................................................... 10
Preparing to Connect ...............................................................................11
Preparing the Computer..................................................................................... 11
Connecting to a Projector on a Network and Projecting ......................12
Operating the Projector ...................................................................................... 12
Operating the Computer..................................................................................... 12
Using the Connection Screen ............................................................................ 13
Using the Toolbar............................................................................................... 15
When The Target Projector is Not Found .......................................................... 17
Disconnecting...........................................................................................18
Disconnecting from the Computer......................................................................18
Disconnecting from the Projector ....................................................................... 18
Convenient EMP NS Connection Functions
Projecting Only a PowerPoint Slide show (Presentation Mode)..........20
Projecting Movies from a Computer (Movie Sending Mode)................21
Supported File Types ......................................................................................... 21
Playing back a movie ......................................................................................... 21
Using Multi-Screen Display .....................................................................23
Example of Adjusting the Virtual Display ........................................................... 23
Procedure before using the Multi-screen Display Function................................ 24
Setting the Virtual Display .................................................................................. 24
Allocating the image to be projected .................................................................. 30
The allocated image is projected ....................................................................... 31
Connecting to a Projector on a Different Sub-net
Connecting to a Projector on a Different Sub-net .................................34
Searching by Specifying the IP Address and Projector Name
(For "Advanced Connection Mode" only) ..............................................35
Performing a search with a profile..........................................................36
Making a Profile ................................................................................................. 36
Searching by Specifying a Profile ...................................................................... 38
Managing a Profile ............................................................................................. 39
Setting the EMP NS Connection Operation
Using Set Options ....................................................................................42
General settings Tab ......................................................................................... 42
Adjust Performance Tab .................................................................................... 43
Using a Computer to Set Up, Monitor and Control
Projectors
Changing Settings Using a Web Browser (Web Control)..................... 45
Displaying Web Control ..................................................................................... 45
Projector Setup .................................................................................................. 45
Using the Mail Notification Function to Report Problems ...................46
Management Using SNMP.......................................................................47
Presentations Using PC Free
Files that can be Projected Using PC Free, and Saving....................... 49
Specifications for Files that can be Projected Using PC Free ........................... 49
Copying or Deleting CompactFlash Card Files over the Network ..................... 50
PC Free Examples............................................................................................. 52
PC Free Basic Operations .......................................................................53
Starting and Closing PC Free ............................................................................ 53
PC Free Basic Operations ................................................................................. 56
Rotating the Image ............................................................................................ 57
Projecting Scenarios ...............................................................................58
Creating and Editing a Scenario ........................................................................ 58
Playing a Scenario............................................................................................. 59
Operating During a Presentation ....................................................................... 59
Projecting image and movie files ........................................................... 60
Projecting Images/Movies................................................................................. 60
Projecting all Image and Movie Files in a Folder in Sequence (Slide show) ..... 61
Setting Image and Movie File Display Conditions and
Operation Mode........................................................................................62
Contents
Preparing a Scenario (Using EMP SlideMaker2)
Scenario Summary ...................................................................................64
Files that Can be Included in Scenarios.................................................65
Turning a PowerPoint File into a Scenario ............................................66
Converting all files in a single operation without starting up
SlideMaker2...............................................................................................67
Starting up SlideMaker2 and Converting Files ......................................69
Setting Scenario Properties ............................................................................... 69
Including PowerPoint Files in Scenarios ............................................................ 71
Including Image and Movie Files in Scenarios................................................... 75
Editing a Scenario .............................................................................................. 76
Sending Scenarios ...................................................................................77
Cases Like These .....................................................................................79
Checking the Projection Scenario Status from a Computer ............................... 79
Setting Animations ............................................................................................. 80
Setting the Slide Animation ................................................................................ 80
Appendix
Connection Limitations............................................................................83
Supported Resolutions....................................................................................... 83
Display Color...................................................................................................... 83
Connection Number ........................................................................................... 83
Others ................................................................................................................ 83
When Using Windows Vista ............................................................................... 84
Troubleshooting .......................................................................................85
Glossary ....................................................................................................94
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EasyMP Summary
4
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.
Connect the projector to a computer via a network and project (EMP NS Connection)
You can hold efficient meetings and presentations by connecting the
projector to a network.
Internet
File
server
f Various screen transfer functions
• Distribution function s p.9
• Switching function s p.9
• Multi-screen display s p.23
• Movie sending mode s p.21
• Presentation mode s p.20
f 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.47
• Receive an e-mail notification if a problem occurs s p.46
• Set and control the projector by using a standard computer Web browser
s p.45
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. s User’s Guide "Network Projector (EMP-
1825)"
f Advance 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.
f Smooth 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.
Connect a USB cable to your computer and project images from the computer's screen (USB Display)
By using a commercially available USB cable to connect to a computer running
Windows you can project images from the computer. s User’s Guide
"Connecting USB Devices (Digital Camera, Hard Disk Drive or Memory
Devices) (EMP-1825 Only)"
Installing the Software
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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.
• 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
B
Turn on your computer.
Insert the EPSON Projector Software for Meeting &
Presentation CD-ROM into the computer.
The installer starts automatically.
C
D
Click "Easy Install".
To select software and install it individually, select "Custom
Install". To change the language in which the software is displayed,
click "Select a language".
Check the applications to be installed, and then
click "Install".
Installing the Software
6
E
F
G
For Macintosh
A
B
When the License Agreement screen is displayed,
click "Yes".
When the "Add-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.24
Click "Exit" to complete the installation.
Once selected, software such as "EMP SlideMaker2" and "EMP
Monitor" is installed sequentially.
Turn on your computer.
Insert the EPSON Projector Software for Meeting &
Presentation CD-ROM into the computer.
q
• 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.
C
D
Double-click the "Installer for Mac OS X" icon in the
"EPSON" window.
Installation starts.
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........................ 8
• Two Connection Modes and their Main Functions..........8
"Quick Connection Mode" (only when the
"Wireless LAN unit" is installed) ................................................8
"Advanced Connection Mode".........................................................8
Main functions..................................................................................9
• Steps for connecting ..........................................................10
Preparing to Connect ......................................... 11
• Preparing the Computer ..................................................11
For Windows ..................................................................................11
For Macintosh.................................................................................11
Connecting to a Projector on a Network and
Projecting.............................................................12
• Operating the Projector................................................... 12
• Operating the Computer.................................................. 12
• Using the Connection Screen........................................... 13
• Using the Toolbar ............................................................. 15
• When The Target Projector is Not Found ..................... 17
Disconnecting .....................................................18
• Disconnecting from the Computer.................................. 18
• Disconnecting from the Projector ................................... 18
Overview of EMP NS Connection
8
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 hocg connection, and after disconnecting restores
the computer's network settings. s p.11
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.23
You can project different images from one computer to a maximum of
four projectors, allowing you to project landscape images such as reports.
Internet
9
• Movie file transfer (Movie Sending Mode) s p.21
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.20
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
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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.11
In the following illustration, you only need to perform the light blue
sections the first time you connect.
Quick Connection Mode
Advanced Connection Mode
Install EMP NS Connection on the computer to be connected
s
p.5
Make network settings on the computer and put it into network
connection status
s
p.11
Normally, when a computer is connected with the network and
used, you do not need to make computer network settings.
Enable the wired LAN
adaptor at "Port
Configurations"
s
Computer documentation
Install the supplied wireless
LAN unit
sWireless LAN
Quick Connection Guide
Make network settings on the
projector and put it into
network connection status
s
User’s Guide "Network
Menu (EMP-1825 Only)"
Start EMP NS Connection on the computer and connect with the
projector
s
p.12
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 User's Guide 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 Userís Guides for your computer or the
AirPort card.
Procedure
11
A
B
C
Select "System Preferences" - "Network" from the
Apple menu.
The network settings screen is displayed.
Check "AirPort" in "Port Configurations" and click
"Apply Now".
Close the screen.
Connecting to a Projector on a Network and Projecting
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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
B
Press the [t] button on the remote control to turn
the power on.
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
B
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.
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.13
Connecting to a Projector on a Network and Projecting
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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.15
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
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Automatic search
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 in the profile". s p.36
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
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.
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.31
Update list ("Quick Connection Mode" only)
Updates "Status" and "Signal intensity".
Save in the profile
Saves the results of a search for projectors on the network as a profile.
s p.36
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.23
Searching
Not found Displayed when a projector cannot be found as
Displayed while running "Manual search" or
"Profile".
a result of "Manual search" or "Profile".
Connecting to a Projector on a Network and Projecting
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Set options
You can make general setting options such as the processing method
when EMP NS Connection starts. For optional settings, see s p.42
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 limit the projector 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.
For example, 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
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Presentation Mode
Each time this is clicked, Presentation mode switches between enabled/
disabled. s p.20
Projector control
While the projector is connected to the network, the projector's "A/V
Mute", "Switch PC source" and "Switch video source" functions can be
controlled from both the remote control and the projector's operating
panel.
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.
s User’s Guide "Remote Control"
Switch PC source
Click to change the input source in the order of Computer1 input
port - Computer2 input port - BNC input port - EasyMP.
Switch video source
Click to change the input source in the order of S-video input
port - Video1 input port - Video2 input port - HDMI input port.
The S-video input port does not switch 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.42
Movie Sending Mode
Used to immediately play back a movie file. s p.21
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
The toolbar display is switched as follows. The toolbar display remains
as is until next switched.
Full
Is the indicator on the
wireless LAN unit
flashing?
Flashing
Not flashing
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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". s User’s Guide "Network Menu (EMP-
1825 Only)"
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?
No
Yes
Are any of the supplied
utilities operating from
the computer's wireless
Yes
LAN unit?
No
Contact your local dealer or the
nearest address provided in the
Support and Service Guide.
s
Epson Projector Contact List
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
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A
B
Press the [Esc] button on the remote control.
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) ......................................... 20
Projecting Movies from a Computer
(Movie Sending Mode)...................................... 21
• Supported File Types ........................................................21
• Playing back a movie ........................................................21
Using Multi-Screen Display................................23
• Example of Adjusting the Virtual Display ..................... 23
• Procedure before using the Multi-screen Display
Function........................................................................... 24
• Setting the Virtual Display .............................................. 24
Enable the virtual display driver (Windows only)......................... 24
Virtual display arrangement........................................................... 25
• Allocating the image to be projected .............................. 30
• The allocated image is projected ..................................... 31
Projecting Only a PowerPoint Slide show (Presentation Mode)
In Presentation Mode, the images are only displayed when performing
a PowerPoint Slide show on a computer. When you stop Slide show,
the projector displays a black screen. This is useful when you only
want to display the Slide show.
In addition to PowerPoint, Keynote is compatible with Presentation
Mode with the Macintosh.
Procedure
20
A
B
C
If necessary, select another projector to be
controlled. s p.15
Click the button on the toolbar.
Presentation Mode begins.
When in Presentation Mode, click the button
again to exit Presentation Mode.
Projecting Movies from a Computer (Movie Sending Mode)
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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.
You can set to play back selected multiple files repeatedly and in
sequence.
• Movie Sending Mode is valid for one projector only. It is
q
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
B
C
Click the button on the toolbar.
The projector selection screen is displayed.
Select the destination projector for Movie Sending
and click "OK".
The "Movie Sending Mode" screen appears.
Click "Select file".
* Files with the extension ".mpeg" cannot be projected.
Files to which DRM (Digital Rights Management) is applied cannot be
projected.
Projecting Movies from a Computer (Movie Sending Mode)
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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.
If you perform "Select file" again, the Movie Playback list changes
after you make your selection.
E
F
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.
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 displaysg 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.
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Example of Adjusting the Virtual Display
By arranging the virtual displayg 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
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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.24
2. Allocating the image to be
projected s p.30
3. The Allocated Image is Projected
s p.31
In a Windows environment, enable
the virtual display
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.
g driver as
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 23 page
"Arrangement example 1".
f Enable the virtual display driver (Windows only)
Enable the virtual display driverg. Those users listed below do not have to
perform this operation. Perform the "Virtual display arrangement"
(Windows), or "Virtual display arrangement" (Macintosh). s p.25
• Those users who have enabled virtual displays installing EMP NS
Connection.
• Those users who are using Macintosh computers.
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Procedure
A
B
C
Start Windows on the computer, then select "Start" "Programs" (or "All Programs") - "EPSON
Projector" - "Add-Remove EPSON Virtual Display".
The "Add-Remove EPSON Virtual Display" screen is displayed.
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. When, 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.
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.28.
Check the following points before starting EMP NS
q
Connection when connecting via wireless LAN. If the
following points are not set correctly, Multi-screen display
cannot be used.
- The SSID for the computer and each projector must be the
same.
- The wireless LAN system for the computer and each
projector's wireless LAN card must be the same.
You can modify the SSID and wireless LAN system for the
projector from the "Network" menu in the projector's
s
configuration menu.
Menu"
User's Guide "Wireless LAN
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.
Procedure
For Windows
A
Select "Start" - "Programs" (or "All Programs")
"EPSON Projector" - "EMP NS Connection".
EMP NS Connection starts.
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B
Select the "Use multi-display" check box.
"Display layout" and "Display properties" are added at the bottom
of the screen.
C
D
Click "Display properties".
The "Display properties" screen will be displayed.
Click the "Settings" tab.
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E
Drag the displayed monitor icon and place it where
desired.
Here, the actual monitor (1) is placed on the left, while the virtual
monitor (3) is placed on the right.
When the PC has multiple display output terminals, the numbers
assigned to the virtual terminals will be sequential to those of the
physical terminals.
F
When the monitor icon appears as follows, a virtual display is
connected.
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Click the "OK" button. The "Display properties"
screen closes.
Up to this point, the virtual display layout has been fixed.
Go to s p.30.
q
• When an external monitor is connected as a secondary
monitor, the image for that screen cannot be projected.
• Depending on the hardware, the number of the secondary
monitor may be other than "2". When the monitor icon is
displayed on the screen, click the icon and confirm that
the monitor type shown under "Display" is other than
"secondary".
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For Macintosh
A
B
Start EMP NS Connection.
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. EMP NS Connection starts.
Select "Advanced Connection Mode" and then perform startup.
The "Advanced Connection Mode" screen is displayed.
Select the "Use multi-display" check box.
C
Click "Display preferences".
The display setting screen is displayed.
"Display layout" and "Display properties" are added at the bottom
of the screen.
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D
Click "Arrangement".
E
Clear "Mirror Displays".
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F
Drag the displayed monitor icon and place it where
desired.
Allocating the image to be projected
The following explains how to allocate the computer image using 23 page
"Arrangement example 1".
Procedure
A
B
Open the file to be projected.
Start the PowerPoint and Excel files.
Drag the window to the desired virtual displayg
monitor, and allocate it where the image is to be
projected.
Drag the Excel window to the right until it cannot be seen. As a
result, the PowerPoint window appears on the actual monitor, while
the Excel window appears on the virtual display on the right.
G
Close the display setting screen.
Up to this point, the screen layout has been fixed.
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