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EasyMP Network Projection
Operation Guide

Contents

Introduction to EasyMP Network Projection............................................................................................. 7
Setting Up EasyMP Network Projection for the First Time .................................................................... 12
EasyMP Network Projection Features.................................................................................................. 7
Display Options.................................................................................................................................... 7
Multi-Screen Display Function......................................................................................................... 8
Movie Sending Mode....................................................................................................................... 8
Presentation Mode .......................................................................................................................... 9
Distribution Function........................................................................................................................ 9
Quick Connection Mode................................................................................................................ 10
Advanced Connection Mode ......................................................................................................... 10
EasyMP Network Projection System Requirements...................................................................... 12
Installing EasyMP Network Projection (Windows)......................................................................... 14
Installing EasyMP Network Projection (Mac OS X)........................................................................ 14
Connection Methods for Various Network Environments .............................................................. 15
Setting Up a Projector to Connect in Quick Connection Mode....................................................... 17
Setting Up a Projector to Connect in Advanced Connection Mode (Wireless)............................... 18
Setting Up a Projector to Connect in Advanced Connection Mode (Wired)................................... 20
Connecting to the Projector and Projecting Images .............................................................................. 22
Connecting the Projector and a Computer Directly Using Wireless Communication..................... 22
Connecting the Projector and a Computer over a Network System (Wireless).............................. 26
Connecting the Projector and a Computer over a Network System (Wired).................................. 28
Changing the Projector Search Method ............................................................................................. 31
Search Methods ............................................................................................................................ 31
Searching for Network Projectors Automatically............................................................................ 32
Searching for Network Projectors by Specifying an SSID, IP Address, or Projector Name ........... 33
Searching for Network Projectors Using a Profile.......................................................................... 34
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Profile........................................................................................................................................ 35
Performing a Profile Search...................................................................................................... 35
Making a Profile........................................................................................................................ 36
Managing a Profile.................................................................................................................... 39
Hiding Computer Operations......................................................................................................... 42
Switching the Input Source............................................................................................................ 43
Using Additional Functions...................................................................................................................... 45
Changing the Computer Projection Source........................................................................................ 45
Projecting Movies............................................................................................................................... 46
Supported Movie Files................................................................................................................... 47
Using Movie Sending Mode........................................................................................................... 47
Multi-Screen Display Examples..................................................................................................... 51
Setting Up Multi-Screen Display.................................................................................................... 53
Enabling the Virtual Display Driver (Windows).......................................................................... 54
Arranging the Multi-Screen Display (Windows)......................................................................... 55
Arranging the Multi-Screen Display (Mac OS X)....................................................................... 60
Projecting Images to the Arranged Multi-Screen Display.......................................................... 64
Solving Problems...................................................................................................................................... 68
Solving Network Connection Problems.............................................................................................. 68
Solutions When You Cannot Connect Using Quick Connection Mode.......................................... 68
Solutions When You Cannot Connect Using Advanced Connection Mode (Wireless) .................. 69
Solutions When You Cannot Connect Using Advanced Connection Mode (Wired)....................... 71
Solutions When the Computer Screen is Not Displayed Properly.................................................. 73
Solutions When the Screen is Not Projected Properly................................................................... 74
Solutions When There is No Audio................................................................................................ 74
Error Messages when Starting up EasyMP Network Projection.................................................... 75
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Error Messages when Searching for and Selecting Projectors...................................................... 76
Error Messages when Projecting................................................................................................... 78
Screen Summary....................................................................................................................................... 81
Save in the profile.......................................................................................................................... 86
Edit profile...................................................................................................................................... 87
Set options - General settings ....................................................................................................... 89
Set options - Adjust performance .................................................................................................. 92
Set options - Audio Output............................................................................................................. 93
Select target projector ................................................................................................................... 97
Projector control ............................................................................................................................ 98
Add-Remove Virtual Display ............................................................................................................ 101
Appendix.................................................................................................................................................. 102
Updating and Uninstalling the Software ........................................................................................... 102
Getting the Latest Version of the Application............................................................................... 102
Uninstalling EasyMP Network Projection (Windows XP/Windows Vista/Windows 7).................. 102
Uninstalling EasyMP Network Projection (Windows 8)................................................................ 103
Uninstalling EasyMP Network Projection (Mac OS X)................................................................. 103
Supported Resolutions and Colors................................................................................................... 104
Supported Resolutions................................................................................................................ 104
Display Color............................................................................................................................... 104
Limitations........................................................................................................................................ 105
Connection Limitations................................................................................................................ 105
Limitations when Projecting from Windows Photo Gallery or Windows Live Photo Gallery......... 105
Limitations in Windows Aero........................................................................................................ 106
Limitations when Projecting from Windows Media Center........................................................... 107
Notices............................................................................................................................................. 107
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Copyright Notice.......................................................................................................................... 107
About Notations........................................................................................................................... 107
General Notice............................................................................................................................. 108
Copyright Attribution ............................................................................................................... 109
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Introduction to EasyMP Network Projection

See the following sections to learn more about EasyMP Network Projection software.
EasyMP Network Projection Features Display Options Connection Modes

EasyMP Network Projection Features

You can use EasyMP Network Projection software to project images from your computer to the projector over a network. Sharing the projector over a network allows you to project images from different computers without having to change cable connections, as well as project images from a remote location.
Parent topic: Introduction to EasyMP Network Projection

Display Options

You can use a variety of display options for projecting images.
Multi-Screen Display Function Movie Sending Mode Presentation Mode
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Distribution Function
Parent topic: Introduction to EasyMP Network Projection

Multi-Screen Display Function

You can project different images from up to four projectors that are connected to one computer. This allows you to project complex data, such as a business report, in an extra-wide landscape format.
Parent topic: Display Options Related topics
Projecting Images Using the Multi-Screen Display Function

Movie Sending Mode

You can play movies smoothly by sending movie files directly to the projector.
Note: This function is only available for supported models. Parent topic: Display Options
Related topics
Projecting Movies
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Presentation Mode

You can project a PowerPoint slide show from your computer without displaying any other distracting computer content. While using Presentation Mode, a black screen is projected when the PowerPoint slide show is not playing.
Parent topic: Display Options Related tasks
Projecting Only a PowerPoint Slide Show

Distribution Function

You can project the same computer image simultaneously from up to four projectors connected to the same network.
Note: You cannot connect multiple networked computers to one projector at the same time. Parent topic: Display Options
Related tasks
Projecting One Computer Screen from Multiple Projectors
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Connection Modes

You can use the following methods to connect a computer to a projector over a network by using EasyMP Network Projection.
Quick Connection Mode Advanced Connection Mode
Parent topic: Introduction to EasyMP Network Projection

Quick Connection Mode

You can connect the projector and the computer directly using wireless communication. This allows you to project the computer screen without making any complicated network settings.
Quick Connection Mode is only available when you install the wireless LAN unit on the projector.
Parent topic: Connection Modes Related tasks
Setting Up a Projector to Connect in Quick Connection Mode Connecting the Projector and a Computer Directly Using Wireless Communication

Advanced Connection Mode

You can connect the projector and the computer using an existing network system. To use Advanced Connection Mode, you need to connect the projector to an access point or to a network hub.
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Parent topic: Connection Modes Related tasks
Setting Up a Projector to Connect in Advanced Connection Mode (Wireless) Setting Up a Projector to Connect in Advanced Connection Mode (Wired) Connecting the Projector and a Computer over a Network System (Wireless) Connecting the Projector and a Computer over a Network System (Wired)
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Setting Up EasyMP Network Projection for the First Time

Follow these instructions before connecting a computer to the projector over a network.
Installing the Software Setting Up the Projector

Installing the Software

Install EasyMP Network Projection from the EPSON Projector Software CD-ROM supplied with your projector.
Note:
• If the language selected for the installation differs from the language of the operating system being used, the screens may not be displayed correctly.
• You can download the latest version of EasyMP Network Projection from the EPSON Web site.
• If a previous version of EasyMP Network Projection is already installed on your computer, uninstall it first and then install EasyMP Network Projection.
EasyMP Network Projection System Requirements Installing EasyMP Network Projection (Windows) Installing EasyMP Network Projection (Mac OS X)
Parent topic: Setting Up EasyMP Network Projection for the First Time Related tasks
Getting the Latest Version of the Application

EasyMP Network Projection System Requirements

Your computer must meet the following system requirements to use the EasyMP Network Projection software.
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Requirement Windows Mac
Operating system Windows XP Mac OS X
• Professional (32-bit) • 10.4.x (32-bit)
• Home Edition (32-bit) • 10.5.1 or later (32-bit)
• Tablet PC Edition (32-bit) • 10.6.x (32- and 64-bit) Windows Vista
• Ultimate (32-bit)
• Enterprise (32-bit)
• Business (32-bit)
• Home Premium (32-bit)
• Home Basic (32-bit) Windows 7
• Ultimate (32- and 64-bit)
• Enterprise (32- and 64-bit)
• Professional (32- and 64-bit)
• Home Premium (32- and 64-bit)
• Home Basic (32-bit)
• Starter (32-bit) Windows 8
• Windows 8 (32- and 64-bit)
• Windows 8 Pro (32- and 64-bit)
• Windows 8 Enterprise (32- and 64-bit)
• 10.7.x (32- and 64-bit)
• 10.8.x (64-bit) (Mac OS X 10.4.11, 10.5.8, 10.6.8,
10.7.3, or 10.8.0 recommended)
CPU Mobile Pentium III 1.2 GHz or faster Power PC G3 900 MHz or faster
(Pentium M 1.6 GHz or faster (CoreDuo 1.83 GHz or faster recommended) recommended)
Memory 256 MB or more
(512 MB or more recommended)
Hard disk space 20 MB or more
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Requirement Windows Mac
Display Resolution between 1024 × 768 (XGA) and 1920 × 1200 (WUXGA)
16-bit color or greater (approximately 32,000 display colors)
Note:
• Operation is not guaranteed for Windows XP without any service packs installed, or Windows XP Service Pack 1.
• Operation is not guaranteed for Mac OS X 10.5.0 because the Firewall settings are not set correctly when the version is updated.
Parent topic: Installing the Software

Installing EasyMP Network Projection (Windows)

Install EasyMP Network Projection on your computer. Note: You need administrator authority to install EasyMP Network Projection.
1. Turn on your computer.
2. Make sure all running applications are closed.
3. Insert the EPSON Projector Software CD-ROM into the computer.
The installer starts automatically.
4. If the installer does not start automatically, open the CD-ROM drive from My Computer (or
Computer), and then double-click InstallNavi.exe or EMP_NSCInst.exe.
5. Follow the on-screen instructions to install.
Parent topic: Installing the Software

Installing EasyMP Network Projection (Mac OS X)

Install EasyMP Network Projection on your computer.
1. Turn on your computer.
2. Make sure all running applications are closed.
3. Insert the EPSON Projector Software CD-ROM into the computer.
4. Double-click the EMP_NPInstaller.mpkg icon in the EPSON window.
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Installation starts.
5. Follow the on-screen instructions to install.
Parent topic: Installing the Software

Setting Up the Projector

Follow these instructions to select a connection method between a computer and the projector, and then set up the projector.
Connection Methods for Various Network Environments Setting Up a Projector to Connect in Quick Connection Mode Setting Up a Projector to Connect in Advanced Connection Mode (Wireless) Setting Up a Projector to Connect in Advanced Connection Mode (Wired)
Parent topic: Setting Up EasyMP Network Projection for the First Time

Connection Methods for Various Network Environments

You can choose a connection mode to suit your network environment. Check how the projector is connected to the network system (wireless or wired) and the communication
path from the computer to the projector. Depending on your projector, some connection methods may not be available. See the User's Guide
supplied with the projector for more details.
• To connect the projector to the computer directly using wireless communication: Use Quick Connection Mode.
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• To connect the projector to the computer using a wireless network system: Use Advanced Connection Mode.
• To connect the projector to the computer using a wired network system: Use Advanced Connection Mode.
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Parent topic: Setting Up the Projector Related tasks
Setting Up a Projector to Connect in Quick Connection Mode Setting Up a Projector to Connect in Advanced Connection Mode (Wireless) Setting Up a Projector to Connect in Advanced Connection Mode (Wired)

Setting Up a Projector to Connect in Quick Connection Mode

To connect a computer directly to the projector using wireless communication, you need to select network settings on the computer and the projector.
1. Select the necessary settings to connect your computer to a wireless LAN. See the documentation
supplied with your computer for more details.
2. Install the wireless LAN unit in the projector, if necessary. See the User's Guide supplied with the
projector for more details.
3. Turn on the projector.
4. Press the Menu button on the remote control or the control panel, select the Network menu, and
select Network Configuration.
5. Select Wireless LAN.
A screen like one of the following is displayed.
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6. Select On for Wireless LAN Power.
7. Select Quick for Connection Mode.
8. Select other options as necessary for your network. See the User's Guide supplied with the projector
for more details.
9. Select security settings on the Security menu as necessary for your network. Check with your
network administrator for more information on making the correct settings.
10. When you have finished making settings, select Setup Complete or Complete and follow the on-
screen instructions to save your settings and exit the menus.
Parent topic: Setting Up the Projector Related tasks
Connecting the Projector and a Computer Directly Using Wireless Communication

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

To connect a computer to the projector over a wireless LAN, you need to select network settings on the computer and the projector.
1. Contact your network administrator and write down the settings for the access point, such as the
SSID and security settings.
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2. Connect the computer to the network.
Note: To set up a network connection, if necessary, see the documentation supplied with your computer or network adapter.
3. Install the wireless LAN unit in the projector, if necessary. See the User's Guide supplied with the
projector for more details.
4. Turn on the projector.
5. Press the Menu button on the remote control or the control panel, select the Network menu, and
select Network Configuration.
6. Select Wireless LAN.
A screen like one of the following is displayed.
7. Select On for Wireless LAN Power.
8. Select Advanced for Connection Mode.
9. Select other options as necessary for your network. See the User's Guide supplied with the projector
for more details.
10. Select security settings on the Security menu as necessary for your network. Check with your
network administrator for more information on making the correct settings.
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11. When you have finished making settings, select Setup Complete or Complete and follow the on-
screen instructions to save your settings and exit the menus.
Parent topic: Setting Up the Projector Related tasks
Connecting the Projector and a Computer over a Network System (Wireless)

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

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

Follow these instructions to connect the computer and the projector over a network, and to project images from your computer's screen using the projector.
Make sure you have already set up EasyMP Network Projection and selected a connection mode for the projector.
Connection Methods Changing the Projector Search Method Controlling the Projected Display Finishing Projecting Images
Related topics
Installing the Software Setting Up the Projector

Connection Methods

You can select a suitable method to connect the computer and the projector over a network depending on your network environment.
Connecting the Projector and a Computer Directly Using Wireless Communication Connecting the Projector and a Computer over a Network System (Wireless) Connecting the Projector and a Computer over a Network System (Wired)
Parent topic: Connecting to the Projector and Projecting Images

Connecting the Projector and a Computer Directly Using Wireless Communication

When your projector is set up as indicated below, you can connect the projector and a computer directly using wireless communication to project the computer's screen.
• The wireless LAN unit is installed in the projector.
• The projector's connection method is set to Quick.
Note:
• When you connect the projector and a computer directly using wireless communication, the
connection between the computer and an access point is disconnected.
• Make sure you turn on your computer's wireless communication function.
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1. Press the LAN button on the remote control. The LAN standby screen is projected.
2. Start EasyMP Network Projection.
• Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7: Click Start,select Programs (or All Programs),
EPSON Projector, EasyMP Network Projection, and then click EasyMP Network Projection Ver.X.XX.
• Windows 8: Navigate to the Start screen and select EasyMP Network Projection Ver.X.XX.
• Mac OS X: Double-click EasyMP Network Projection from the Applications folder.
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3. Select Quick Connection Mode, and then click OK.
The projector search results are displayed.
4. If the projector you want to connect to is not displayed in the search results, search for it using one of the following methods.
• Automatic Search: Searches for the projector automatically.
• Manual Search: Searches for the projector based on the SSID selected from a list.
• Profile: Searches for the projector based on a previously saved profile.
5. Select the projector you want to connect to, and then click Connect. When Projector Keyword is set to On from the projector, the keyword entry screen is displayed.
6. Enter the projector keyword and passphrase.
• Windows XP and Mac OS X: Enter the keyword displayed on the LAN standby screen, and then
click OK.
• Windows Vista, Windows 7, and Windows 8: Enter the keyword displayed on the LAN standby
screen, and then click OK. When the following dialog box is displayed, enter the passphrase set on the projector, and then click Connect.
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Note: If you select Save the passphrase and don't show this dialog box again, the projector's
SSID and passphrase are saved on the computer and this dialog box is not displayed the next time you connect. You do not have to enter the passphrase again.
If the projector's passphrase has not been changed from the default, the following dialog box is displayed. Change the passphrase from the projector's Network menu.
When a connection is established, the computer screen is projected. The following EasyMP Network Projection toolbar is displayed on the computer screen.
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Note: When a connection is established, the input source for the projector automatically switches to the
LAN source if no other signal is being input. If the input source does not automatically switch to the LAN source, press the LAN button.
Parent topic: Connection Methods Related tasks
Setting Up a Projector to Connect in Quick Connection Mode Searching for Network Projectors Automatically Searching for Network Projectors by Specifying an SSID, IP Address, or Projector Name Performing a Profile Search

Connecting the Projector and a Computer over a Network System (Wireless)

When your projector is set up as indicated below, you can connect the projector to an existing network system and project the computer's screen over the network.
• The wireless LAN unit is installed in the projector.
• The projector's connection method is set to Advanced.
Note: Make sure you connect a computer to the network.
1. Press the LAN button on the remote control. The LAN standby screen is projected.
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2. Start EasyMP Network Projection.
• Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7: Click Start,select Programs (or All Programs),
EPSON Projector, EasyMP Network Projection, and then click EasyMP Network Projection Ver.X.XX.
• Windows 8: Navigate to the Start screen and select EasyMP Network Projection Ver.X.XX.
• Mac OS X: Double-click EasyMP Network Projection from the Applications folder.
3. Select Advanced Connection Mode, and then click OK.
The projector search results are displayed.
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4. If the projector you want to connect to is not displayed in the search results, search for it using one of the following methods.
• Automatic Search: Searches for the projector automatically.
• Manual Search: Searches for the projector based on a specified IP address or projector name.
• Profile: Searches for the projector based on a previously saved profile.
5. Select the projector you want to connect to, and then click Connect. When Projector Keyword is set to On from the projector, the keyword entry screen is displayed.
6. 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 displayed on the computer screen.
Note: When a connection is established, the input source for the projector automatically switches to the LAN source if no other signal is being input. If the input source does not automatically switch to the LAN source, press the LAN button.
Parent topic: Connection Methods Related tasks
Setting Up a Projector to Connect in Advanced Connection Mode (Wireless) Searching for Network Projectors Automatically Searching for Network Projectors by Specifying an SSID, IP Address, or Projector Name Performing a Profile Search

Connecting the Projector and a Computer over a Network System (Wired)

When your projector is set up as indicated below, you can connect the projector to an existing network system and project the computer's screen over the network.
• A LAN cable is connected to the projector.
• The projector's connection method is set to Advanced.
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Note: Make sure you connect a computer to the network.
1. Press the LAN button on the remote control. The LAN standby screen is projected.
2. Start EasyMP Network Projection.
• Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7: Click Start,select Programs (or All Programs),
EPSON Projector, EasyMP Network Projection, and then click EasyMP Network Projection Ver.X.XX.
• Windows 8: Navigate to the Start screen and select EasyMP Network Projection Ver.X.XX.
• Mac OS X: Double-click EasyMP Network Projection from the Applications folder.
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3. Select Advanced Connection Mode, and then click OK.
The projector search results are displayed.
4. If the projector you want to connect to is not displayed in the search results, search for it using one of the following methods.
• Automatic Search: Searches for the projector automatically.
• Manual Search: Searches for the projector based on a specified IP address or projector name.
• Profile: Searches for the projector based on a previously saved profile.
5. Select the projector you want to connect to, and then click Connect. When Projector Keyword is set to On from the projector, the keyword entry screen is displayed.
6. 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 displayed on the computer screen.
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