Monitor, Configure, and Control the Projector from a Remote Location . . . 6
Projecting Directly from Saved JPEG Images on a USB Device (Slideshow) . 6
Connect a USB Cable to Your Computer and Project Images from the
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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Making Effective Use of Your Projector
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
• Distribution function s p.11
• Switching function s p.11
• Multi-screen display s p.22
• Presentation Mode s p.21
Monitor, Configure, and Control the Projector from a
Remote Location
The following convenient functions collectively manage projectors in
various conference rooms.
• Receive an e-mail notification if a problem occurs s p.45
• Monitor and detect problems from SNMP Manager on the
networks p.46
• Set and control the projector by using a standard computer Web
browser s p.43
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.
Projecting Directly from Saved JPEG Images on a 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.s p.47
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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Installing the Software
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Installing the Software
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.
Installing
• When you using the following OS, you must have administrator
authority to install EasyMP Network Projection.
• Windows 2000• Windows XP• Windows Vista
• 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 the language selected for the installation varies from that of the
OS being used, the screens may not be displayed correctly.
CAUTION
• For current users of EMP NS Connection software
The EasyMP Network Projection software that came on your new projector
software CD-ROM provides updated networking features and is
backward-compatible with existing networks running Epson projectors. To use your
new projector on the network, you must uninstall EMP NS Connection and install
EasyMP Network Projection software as described in this manual.
• For current users of EMP Monitor software
The Easy Management® EasyMP Monitor software that came on your new projector
software CD-ROM provides updated network monitoring features. To monitor
your new projector on the network, you must uninstall EMP Monitor and install
EasyMP Monitor. First save a copy of your current setting information data file,
EMPMonitor.dat, in a separate folder. This will retain your current registered
projector settings. Then uninstall EMP Monitor and install EasyMP Monitor as
described in the EasyMP Monitor Operation Guide. After installation, replace the
new EMPMonitor.dat file with your saved copy.
Make sure you check the following points before starting installation.
Installing the Software
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Procedure
For Windows
A Turn on your computer.
B Insert the "EPSON Projector Software for Meeting &
Monitoring" CD-ROM into the computer.
The installer starts automatically.
C 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.
D Check the applications to be installed, and then click
"Install".
E When the License Agreement screen is displayed, click "Yes".
F When the Add-Remove EPSON Virtual Display screen is
displayed, click "OK".
A Turn on your computer.
B Insert the "EPSON Projector Software for Meeting &
Monitoring" CD-ROM into the computer.
C Double-click the "Installer for Mac OS X" icon in the EPSON
window.
Installation starts.
D Click "Exit" to complete the installation.
q
• When installation does not start automatically (Windows only)
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.
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.s p.23
G Click "Exit" to complete the installation.
When EasyMP Monitor is selected, installation begins.
For Macintosh
EasyMP Monitor is not compatible with Macintosh computers.
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
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EasyMP Network Projection Summary
Main Functions of the EasyMP Network Projection
You can make meetings and presentations by using the following
convenient functions.
• Multi-screen display s p.22
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.
• 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.
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.
• Presentation Mode s p.21
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.
Steps for connecting
Use the following steps to connect and project in EasyMP Network
Projection Advanced Connection Mode.
EasyMP Network Projection Summary
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.
s p.8
*
Make network settings on the computer and put it into network
2.
connection status. s p.13
3.Enable the Wired LAN adapter in "Port Configurations". s See your
computer documentation.
4.Make network settings on the projector and put it into network
connection status.
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5.Start EasyMP Network Projection on the computer and connect with
the projector. s p.14
*When the computer you are using is normally connected to the network,
you do not need to make network settings on the computer.
Preparing to Connect
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
Connecting to a Projector on a Network and Projecting
Operating the Computer
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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 Press the [t] button on the remote control to turn the power
on.
B Press the LAN button on the Remote Control.
The LAN standby screen is displayed.
In the following explanations, unless otherwise noted, Windows screen
shots are used. You see the same screens even when using 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.
B 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 select-ed Connection Mode as the default mode for future connections
is always selected.
* Cannot connect to the projector in Quick Connection Mode.
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.15
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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 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. 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.17
q
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.
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.
1Automatic search
You can search for available projectors on the network system
that the computer is connected to.
2Manual search
You can search for a projector based on a specified IP address
or projector name.
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3Status
The following six icons indicate the status of the detected projectors.
StandbySelect for connecting.
BusySelect 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
SearchingDisplayed while running Manual
Not found.Displayed when a projector cannot be
4Projector name
The projector's name is displayed.
5Disable interrupt connection
Check the box to prevent an interrupt connection by other computers
while connected to the selected projector.
6Use multi-display
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.
search or Profile.
found as a result of Manual search or
Profile.
7Troubleshooting
If there is a problem and you cannot have a connection, press this
button to open the EasyMP Network Projection Troubleshooting
screen.
8Connect
Connect to the projector you selected from the search results list.
When a connection is made with a projector, a toolbar is displayed.
9Set options
You can make general setting options such as the processing method
when starting up EasyMP Network Projection. For details, see Set
options s p.39
10Save in the profile
Saves the results of a search for projectors on the network as a
Profile.s p.34
11Clear list
Deletes all search results.
12IP address
The projector's IP address is displayed.
13Display
Select the number displayed (when Use multi-display is selected). s
p.29
14Profile
You can search for a projector on the network using a Profile
saved using Save in the profile.s p.34
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.s p.22
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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.
2Indicates the No. of an allocated projector. This No.
indicates the No. of the projector that you can control
from the toolbar.
3Indicates the status of the projector.
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'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.21
1Select the projector to be controlled.
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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.
A/V Mute
The same function as the A/V Mute button on
the Remote Control.
Switch PC source
The Source alternates between Computer1,
Computer2, USB Display, USB, and LAN each
time you click.
Switch video source
Screen Preview
Displays the multi-screen preview screen.
Click to display a preview with the settings you have
made. 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.39
Movie Sending Mode
Not enabled on this projector. The message "The connected
projectors do not support Movie Sending." is displayed.
Disconnect
Disconnects the connection to the projector.
The Source alternates between S-Video and
Video each time you click.S-Video does not
switch if the cable is not connected.
Connecting to a Projector on a Network and Projecting
Switch toolbardisplay
The toolbar display is switched as follows. The toolbar display
remains as is until switched again.
Full
Normal
Simple
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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).
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