Epson EB-1830, EB-1910 User Manual
Projector Operation Guide
Contents
2
Introduction
Making Effective Use of Your Projector. ....................... 5
Various Screen Transfers by Network Connection (EasyMP Network Projection). . . . . 5
Monitor, Configure, and Control the Projector from a Remote Location........... 5
Projecting Directly from Saved JPEG Images on a USB Device (Slideshow).........5
Connect a USB Cable to Your Computer and Project Images from the Computer
Screen (USB Display).............................................6
Installing the Software....................................... 7
Software Supplied...............................................7
Installing.....................................................7
Connecting with EasyMP Network Projection
EasyMP Network Projection Summary........................ 10
Main Functions of the EasyMP Network Projection........................10
Connecting in Advanced Connection Mode............................10
Steps for connecting..........................................10
Preparing to Connect....................................... 12
Preparing the Computer.........................................12
For Windows...............................................12
For Macintosh...............................................12
Connecting to a Projector on a Network and Projecting........ 13
Operating the Projector..........................................13
Operating the Computer......................................... 13
Using the Connection Screen...................................... 14
Using the Toolbar..............................................16
EasyMP Network Projection Useful Functions
Projecting Only a PowerPoint Slide Show (Presentation Mode)
........................................................... 19
Using Multi-Screen Display.................................. 20
Example of Adjusting the Virtual Display...............................21
Procedure Before Using the Multi-screen Display Function..................21
Setting the Virtual Display........................................22
Enable the virtual display driver (Windows only).......................22
Adjusting the Virtual Display.....................................22
Allocating the Image to be Projected.................................26
Projecting the Allocated Images.................................... 26
Connecting to a Projector on a Different Sub-net
Connecting to a Projector on a Different Subnet............... 29
Searching by Specifying the IP Address and Projector name
........................................................... 30
Performing a Search with a Profile........................... 31
Making a Profile............................................... 31
Searching by Specifying a Profile....................................32
Managing a Profile.............................................33
Setting the EasyMP Network Projection Operation
Using Set options........................................... 36
Setting Each Item.............................................. 36
General settings tab..........................................36
Adjust performance tab........................................37
Audio Output tab............................................37
Contents
3
Using a Computer to Set Up, Monitor and Control
Projectors
Changing Settings Using a Web Browser (Web Control)........ 39
Displaying Web Control.......................................... 39
Entering the IP address of the projector.............................39
Projector Setup................................................39
Items in the Configuration menu that cannot be set by the web browser. . . . . . . 39
Items that can only be set in the Web browser......................... 40
Using the Mail Notification Function to Report Problems....... 41
Management Using SNMP................................... 42
Presentations Using Slideshow
Files that can be Projected Using Slideshow................... 44
Specifications for Files that can be Projected Using Slideshow................44
Slideshow Examples............................................44
Projecting images and movies stored on USB storage and so on............44
Slideshow Basic Operations. . . .............................. 45
Starting and Closing Slideshow.....................................45
Starting Slideshow...........................................45
Closing Slideshow............................................ 45
Slideshow Basic Operations.......................................45
Rotating the Image.............................................46
Projecting Image Files....................................... 48
Projecting Images..............................................48
Projecting all Image Files in a Folder in Sequence (Slideshow)................ 49
Appendix
Connection Limitations..................................... 52
Supported Resolutions...........................................52
Display Color................................................. 52
Number of Connections.......................................... 52
Others......................................................52
When Using Windows Vista.......................................52
Limitations when projecting from Windows Photo Gallery................52
Limitations in Windows Aero....................................53
Troubleshooting............................................ 54
Problems Concerning Network Functions..............................55
Cannot connect using EasyMP Network Projection...................... 55
When a connection is made using EasyMP Network Projection, the projected
image remains as is, and a connection cannot be made from another computer.
........................................................ 55
The projector is not found when EasyMP Network Projection is started.. . . . . . . 55
Cannot connect in Advanced Connection Mode....................... 56
The Slide Show cannot be displayed on the desired display when the multi-
screen display function is being executed............................56
Applications are no longer displayed from the computer screen when the multi-
screen display function is executed................................. 56
The mouse cursor is not displayed on the computer screen................57
When connecting with EasyMP Network Projection the image is not displayed or
the image is slow to appear......................................57
When a connection is made using EasyMP Network Projection, a PowerPoint Slide
Show cannot be started.........................................57
When a connection has been made using EasyMP Network Projection, the screen
will not be refreshed when using an Office application....................57
Error message when starting up EasyMP Network Projection...............58
Problems Concerning Monitoring and Control.......................... 59
Mail is not sent even if a problem occurs in the projector..................59
Display Setting for Image Files and Operation Settings for
Slideshow.................................................. 50
Glossary................................................... 60
General Notes.............................................. 61
General Notice:................................................ 61
Index...................................................... 62
Introduction
This chapter provides information on functions that allow you to use your projector more effectively.
Making Effective Use of Your Projector
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This projector is equipped with many useful functions to improve
usability. As well as a computer cable, you can connect using various
other interfaces such as a USB cable, a USB storage device, or a LAN
connection. This allows for a wide range of image input sources
depending on your usage environment.
Various Screen Transfers by Network Connection (EasyMP Network Projection)
You can hold efficient meetings and presentations by connecting the
projector to a network.
Various screen transfer functions
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• Distribution function
• Switching function
• Multi-screen display
• Presentation Mode
Monitor, Configure, and Control the Projector from a Remote Location
The following convenient functions collectively manage projectors in
various conference rooms.
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• Receive an e-mail notification if a problem occurs
• Monitor and detect problems from SNMP Manager on the network
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p.42
• Set and control the projector by using a standard computer Web
browser
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Projecting Directly from Saved JPEG Images on a
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 distance between the projector and the computer does not cause
any problems.
USB Device (Slideshow)
By connecting a digital camera compatible with USB memory or USB
mass storage devices to the projector, you can project JPEG images
stored on the USB device as a Slideshow.
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p.43
Making Effective Use of Your Projector
Connect a USB Cable to Your Computer and Project Images from the Computer Screen (USB Display)
By simply using the supplied USB cable to connect to a Windows
computer, you can project images from the computer.
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User's Guide "Connecting with a USB Cable and Projecting (USB
Display)"
6
Installing the Software
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You can find the software for using the projector effectively on the
supplied "EPSON Projector Software for Meeting & Monitoring"
CD-ROM. Install the software on the computer you are using.
The Slideshow and USB Display functions are already built-in to the
projector. They can be used as they are without being installed from
the CD-ROM.
Software Supplied
You can find the following software on the "EPSON Projector Software
for Meeting & Monitoring" CD-ROM.
• EasyMP Network Projection
Software for sending computer screen images to a projector via a
network connection.
• EasyMP 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 EasyMP Monitor. For
details on using EasyMP Monitor, see the "EasyMP Monitor
Operation Guide".
Check the system requirements for each software application from
Software Requirements in the "User's Guide" supplied with the projector.
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User's Guide "Software Requirements (EB-1925W/1920W/
1915/1910/1830 only)"
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EasyMP Monitor Operation Guide
Installing
• When you using the following OS, you must have administrator
authority to install EasyMP Monitor.
• Windows 2000 • Windows NT4.0
• Windows XP • Windows Vista
• Make sure that you close all running applications before starting
installation.
• When using Windows Vista, you must update to Windows Vista SP1
to use the Ukrainian version of EasyMP Monitor.
• When using Windows NT4.0, since Arabic and Hebrew are not
supported, English is selected when installing EasyMP Monitor.
• When the language selected for the installation varies from that of
the OS being used, the screens may not be displayed correctly.
• For EMP NS Connection users
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The EMP NS Connection name has changed.
Before: EMP NS Connection _ After: EasyMP Network Projection
When using the same function as EMP NS Connection on the
projector, install EasyMP Network Projection after uninstalling
EMP NS Connection. You cannot connect to the projector
correctly using EMP NS Connection.
• For EMP Monitor users
The EMP Monitor name has changed.
Before: EMP Monitor _ After: EasyMP Monitor
If you are already using EMP Monitor, you can replace it with
EasyMP Monitor. To update to EasyMP Monitor, uninstall EMP
Monitor first, and then install EasyMP Monitor.
Make sure you check the following points before starting installation.
• When you using the following OS, you must have administrator
authority to install EasyMP Network Projection.
• Windows 2000 • Windows XP • Windows Vista
Installing the Software
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Procedure
For Windows
A
B
C
D
E
F
Turn on your computer.
Insert the "EPSON Projector Software for Meeting &
Monitoring" CD-ROM into the computer.
The installer starts automatically.
Click "Easy Install".
To select software and install it individually, select Custom Install.
To change the language in which the software is displayed, click
Language.
Check the applications to be installed, and then click "Install".
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 set up EPSON Virtual
Display. If you do not want to set it up now, you can do so later.
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p.21
EasyMP Monitor is not compatible with Macintosh computers.
A
B
C
D
Turn on your computer.
Insert the "EPSON Projector Software for Meeting &
Monitoring" CD-ROM into the computer.
Double-click the "ENPvx.xx_Installer" icon in the EPSON
window.
Installation starts.
Click "Exit" to complete the installation.
• When installation does not start automatically (Windows only)
q
Select Start - Run, and 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 - Add-Remove Programs
or Add or Remove Programs and then remove EasyMP Network
Projection.
For Macintosh
From Applications, delete the EasyMP Network Projection folder.
G
Click "Exit" to complete the installation.
When EasyMP Monitor is selected, installation begins.
For Macintosh
Connecting with EasyMP Network Projection
This section explains how to connect the computer and the projector via a network, and the procedure for projecting images from your computer's
screen with the projector.
EasyMP Network Projection Summary
Main Functions of the EasyMP Network Projection
You can make meetings and presentations by using the following
convenient functions.
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• Switching function
By using the meeting switching function, if EasyMP Network
Projection is installed on all of the computers, the presenters can take
turns and project their own images without changing cables.
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• Multi-screen display
You can project different images from up to four projectors from one
computer, allowing you to project landscape images such as
spreadsheets and so on as one continuous image.
• Presentation Mode s p.19
This function can project a PowerPoint Slide Show running on a
computer. You can give stylish presentations by projecting a black
screen while making preparations and so on, and when not
performing a Slide Show.
• Distribution function
The screen being displayed by a remote computer can be
simultaneously displayed by up to four projectors on the same network.
p.20
Connecting in Advanced Connection Mode
To connect the computer and the projector via a network with EasyMP
Network Projection, connect in Advanced Connection Mode. Advanced
Connection Mode is an infrastructure connection, and connects to an
existing network system via a network cable. When connecting to a
network, connect the projector to the network hub with a commercially
available LAN cable.
Steps for connecting
Use the following steps to connect and project in EasyMP Network
Projection Advanced Connection Mode.
You need to perform steps 1 to 4 only the first time you connect.
1. Install EasyMP Network Projection on the computer to be connected.
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EasyMP Network Projection Summary
2.*Make network settings on the computer and put it into network
connection status. s p.12
3. Enable the Wired LAN adapter in "Port Configurations". s
Computer's documentation
4. Make network settings on the projector and put it into network
connection status. s User's Guide "Network Menu (for EB-1920W/
1910/1830)"
5. Start EasyMP Network Projection on the computer and connect with
the projector. s p.13
* When the computer you are using is normally connected to the network,
you do not need to make network settings on the computer.
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Preparing to Connect
Use the following procedure to prepare the computer and the projector
for connection.
Preparing the Computer
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.
For example, as shown in the following illustration, when a red cross
(
^
) is displayed over the network icon on the taskbar, you cannot
connect to the projector.
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For Macintosh
Set the network port and communication status. For more details on
setting the communication status, see the User’s Guides for your
computer or the AirPort card.
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 [LAN] button on the Remote Control.
The LAN standby screen is displayed.
Procedure
A
B
C
Start EasyMP Network Projection.
For Windows
Select Start - Programs (or All Programs) - EPSON Projector EasyMP Network Projection.
For Macintosh
Double-click the Applications folder of the hard drive volume in
which EasyMP Network Projection is installed, and then
double-click the EasyMP Network Projection icon.
Select "Advanced Connection Mode" and then click "OK".*
The projector search results are displayed. Because this projector
always connects using Advanced Connection Mode, Set the
selected Connection Mode as the default mode for future
connections is always selected.
* Cannot connect to the projector in Quick Connection Mode.
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".
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p.14
Operating the Computer
In the following explanations, unless otherwise noted, Windows screen
shots are used. You see the same screens even when using Macintosh.
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When Projector keyword is set to "On" from the projector,
the keyword entry screen is displayed. Enter the keyword
displayed on the LAN standby screen, and then click "OK".
When the connection is complete, the computer screen is
projected. The following EasyMP Network Projection toolbar is
Connecting to a Projector on a Network and Projecting
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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".
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When connecting from another computer, such as when changing
presenters, start EasyMP Network Projection from the computer
you want to connect. The computer that is currently connected is
disconnected, and the projector is then connected with the
computer that is trying to connect now.
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p.16
Using the Connection Screen
Start EasyMP Network Projection to display the following screen. The
operation of each button or item is described in the following table.
A
B
Status
C
The following six icons indicate the status of the detected projectors.
Automatic search
You can search for available projectors on the network system that
the computer is connected to.
Manual search
You can search for a projector based on a specified IP address or projector name.
Connecting to a Projector on a Network and Projecting
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Standby Select for connecting.
Busy Select for connecting. When you click
Connect, the computer currently
connected is disconnected and your
computer is connected.
Busy (Disable
interrupt connection)
Currently in
use by another
application
Searching Displayed while running Manual search or
Not found. Displayed when a projector cannot be
Projector name
D
The projector's name is displayed.
Disable interrupt connection
E
Check the box to prevent an interrupt connection by other computers while connected to the selected projector.
Use multi-display
F
Check the box to use the Multi-screen display function. When this is selected,
Display layout and Display properties are displayed at the bottom of the screen.
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Troubleshooting
G
If there is a problem and you cannot have a connection, press this button to
open the EasyMP Network Projection Troubleshooting screen.
Connect
H
Connect to the projector you selected from the search results list. When a connection is made with a projector, a toolbar is displayed.
Cannot be selected. Disable interrupt
connection is set on another computer
which is already connected.
The projector's Configuration Menu is
open. You can select it after closing the
Configuration menu and running the
search again.
Profile.
found as a result of Manual search or
Profile.
Set options
I
You can make general setting options such as the processing method when starting up EasyMP Network Projection. For details, see Set options s p.36
Save in the profile
J
Saves the results of a search for projectors on the network as a Profile.s p.31
Clear list
K
Deletes all search results.
IP address
L
The projector's IP address is displayed.
Display
M
Select the number displayed (when Use multi-display is selected). s p.26
N
Profile
You can search for a projector on the network using a Profile saved using Save in the profile.s p.31
Connecting to a Projector on a Network and Projecting
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Using the Toolbar
The toolbar is displayed on the computer screen after EasyMP Network
Projection 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 projectors operated from the toolbar when projecting from multiple projectors using the distribution function or Multi-screen display. The indication below the icon shows the projectors
that 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.
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's Logo while projection is stopped, use A/V Mute.
Show
Releases Stop or Pause.
Pause
Pauses projected images while connecting to the projector. Audio
does not Pause.
Presentation Mode
Each time this is clicked, Presentation Mode switches between enabled/
disabled. s p.19
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 Control panel.
Click
to display the following toolbar.
Select the projector to be controlled.
A
Indicates the No. of an allocated projector. This No. indicates
B
the No. of the projector that you can control from the toolbar.
Indicates the status of the projector.
C
Stop
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
The Source alternates between Computer1,
Computer2, USB Display, USB, and LAN each time
you click.
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Switch video source
The Source alternates between S-Video and Video
each time you click.S-Video does not switch if the
cable is not connected.
Screen Preview
Displays the multi-screen preview screen.
Click
Click the displays to enlarge each Screen Preview to full-screen.
Set options
Transmission performance during the transfer of computer images
can be adjusted.s p.36
Movie Sending Mode
Not enabled on this projector. The message "The connected projectors do not support Movie Sending." is displayed.
to display a preview with the settings you have made.
The toolbar display is switched as follows. The toolbar display remains as is until switched again.
Full
Normal
Simple
Disconnect
Disconnects the connection to the projector.
Switch toolbar display
EasyMP Network Projection Useful Functions
This chapter explains those functions that may be useful in a meeting or presentation, such as the function which allows you to send images to multiple
projectors from a single computer (Multi-Screen Display).
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 for Macintosh.
Procedure
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A
B
C
If necessary, select another projector to be controlled.
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p.16
Click the button on the toolbar.
Presentation Mode begins.
Click the button again to exit Presentation Mode.
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