This chapter provides information on functions that allow you to use your projector more effectively via a network.
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Making Effective Use of Your Projector
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Making Effective Use of Your Projector
The following functions in EasyMP (Epson Administrative System for
Meeting and Presentation) can help you create varied and effective
meetings and presentations.
Various Screen Transfers by Network Connection
(EasyMP Network Projection)
You can hold efficient meetings and presentations by connecting the
projector to a network using EasyMP Network Projection.
Install the software from the supplied "EPSON Projector Software for
Meeting & Monitoring" CD-ROM in advance to execute EasyMP
Network Projection. s p.8
Because you can project materials stored on a shared file server or on
your desktop from a computer in the conference room that is
connected to a network, you do not need to make copies of data in
advance.
Also, because you do not need to copy the data into a USB memory or
notebook PC and carry them around, your information is securely
protected.
• Smooth progress
If the projector is connected to a network, you can share the projector
from computers on the network. You can project data from different
computers during a meeting or presentation without changing the
signal cable between computers. Even a distance between the projector
and the computer does not cause any problems.
• Various screen transfer functions
• Distribution function s p.11
• Switching function s p.11
• Presentation Mode s p.22
• Multi-screen display s p.23
Projection with Windows Vista's Network Projection
function
You can use the Network Projector function in Windows Vista to
connect the projector and a computer via a network and project images.
This lets you make presentations via a network by simply using a
standard OS function without installing any software. s p.43
Making Effective Use of Your Projector
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.48
• Monitor and detect problems from SNMP Manager on the
networks p.49
• Set and control the projector by using a standard computer Web
browser s p.46
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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.
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 System Requirements" in the User's Guide.
Installing
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
• 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.
• Consult the network administrator about the administration of the
network and computers or whether or not applications can be installed
on the computer.
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• ForEMP NS Connectionusers
The EasyMP Network Projection software that came on your new p rojector
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.
• ForEMP Monitorusers
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.
Procedure
For Windows
A Turn on your computer.
Installing the Software
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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".
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.24
C Double-click the "ENPvx.xx_Installer" icon in the EPSON
window.
Installation starts.
D Click "Exit" to complete the installation.
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• 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.
G Click "Exit" to complete the installation.
For Macintosh
EasyMP Monitor is not compatible with Macintosh computers.
A Turn on your computer.
B Insert the "EPSON Projector Software for Meeting &
Monitoring" CD-ROM into the computer.
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.
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EasyMP Network Projection Summary
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EasyMP Network Projection Summary
You can make meetings and presentations by using the following
convenient functions.
Main Functions of the EasyMP Network Projection
• Presentation Mode s p.22
This function can project a PowerPoint Slide Show running on a
computer. A black screen is projected when the Slide Show is not
playing.
• Multi-screen display s p.23
You can project different images from up to four projectors from one
computer, allowing you to project landscape images such as
spreadsheets as one continuous image.
• Switching function
The presenters can take turns and project their own images without
changing cables.
EasyMP Network Projection needs to be installed on each computer to
use this function.
Two Connection Modes
There are two methods of connecting a computer and the projector via a
network by using EasyMP Network Projection.
Advanced Connection Mode
Advanced Connection Mode is an infrastructure connection, and
connects to an existing network system.
When connecting to a network via Wired LAN, connect the projector to
the network hub with a commercially available LAN cable.
If you install the optional Wireless 802.11a/b/g Module in the projector,
you can connect to the network via a wireless LAN access point.
• Distribution function
The screen being displayed by a remote computer can be
simultaneously displayed by up to four projectors on the same network.
EasyMP Network Projection Summary
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Quick Connection Mode (Only when the optional Wireless
802.11a/b/g Module is installed)
Quick Connection Mode only runs when you install the optional
Wireless 802.11a/b/g Module in the projector.
Quick Connection Mode temporarily assigns the projector's SSID to a
computer creating an ad hocg connection, and restores the computer's
network settings after disconnecting. s p.13
• You can easily connect to a computer and project images from the
computer without making network settings.
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
2Make sure your computer is connected to the network. s p.13
3.To use "Quick Connection Mode": Install the optional Wireless
802.11a/b/g Module on the projector. (If it is already installed, go to
step 5.)
To use "Advanced Connection Mode": Enable the Wired or Wireless
LAN adapter in "Port Configurations".
documentation.
4.Make network settings on the projector and put it into network
connection status. See your User’s Guide for more information.
*
See your computer's
• This lets you connect easily without a connector cable, and you can
connect even if the projector and the computer are at remote locations.
Steps for connecting
Use the following steps to connect the projector to a computer and
project images using EasyMP Network Projection.
5.Start EasyMP Network Projection on the computer and connect with
the projector. s p.14
*Select access point and the router settings if necessary.
Preparing to Connect
Preparing to Connect
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 or
computer.
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 following 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 The Connection mode screen opens, select "Advanced
Connection Mode" or "Quick Connection Mode" (only
available when the optional Wireless 802.11a/b/g Module is
installed). Then click "OK".
The projector search results are displayed.
To always connect using the mode you selected, select Set the se-
lected Connection Mode as the default mode for future connections. in the Connection mode screen.
Connecting to a Projector on a Network and Projecting
C Select the projector you want to connect to, and then click
"Connect".
You can select up to four projectors connected to the same network
and project the same images at the same time.
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.16
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.18
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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.
Using the Connection Screen
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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.
When the system starts in Advanced Connection Mode
A
When the system starts in Quick Connection Mode
Automatic search
In Advanced Connection Mode, you can search for available
projectors on the network system that the computer is
connected to.
B
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.
Using the Connection Screen
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Status
C
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
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. s p.23
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. In Quick Connection Mode,
you can only select multiple
projectors with the same SSID.
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.
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.40
Save in the profile
J
Saves the results of a search for projectors on the network as a Profile.
s p.35
Clear list
K
Deletes all search results.
IP address (Advanced Connection Mode only)
L
The projector's IP address is displayed.
Display
M
Select the number displayed (when Use multi-display is selected). s
p.30
N
SSID (Quick Connection Mode only)
O
The projector's SSID is displayed.
Signal intensity (Quick Connection Mode only)
P
As the Signal intensity increases, so does the number of lit Indicators.
Update list (Quick Connection Mode only)
Q
Updates Status and Signal intensity.
Profile
You can search for a projector on the network using a Profile
saved using Save in the profile. s p.35
Using the Connection Screen
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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.
Select the projector to be controlled.
A
Indicates the No. of an allocated projector. This No.
B
indicates the No. of the projector that you can control
from the toolbar.
Indicates the status of the projector.
C
Stop
Stops projection while connected to the projector.
Using the Connection Screen
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Show
Releases Stop or Pause.
Pause
Pauses projected images while connecting to the projector.
Presentation Mode
Each time this is clicked, Presentation Mode switches
between enabled/disabled. s p.22
Projector control
While the projector is connected to the network, the
projector's Shutter, Switch PC source and Switch video source
functions can be controlled from the toolbar.
Click to display the following toolbar.
4 A/V Mute
The same function as the [Shutter] button on
the remote control. See your User’s Guide for
more information.
5 Switch PC source
The Source alternates between Computer,
BNC, DVI-D and LAN each time you click.
6 Switch video source
The Source alternates between S-Video, Video
and HDMI each time you click. The projector
will not switch to the S-Video input if there is
no cable connected to the port.
Using the Connection Screen
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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.40
Movie Sending Mode
Not enabled on this projector. The message "The connected
projector cannot play back movies." is displayed.
Disconnect
Switch Toolbar display
The toolbar display is switched as follows. The toolbar display
remains as is until switched again.
Full
Normal
Simple
Disconnects the connection to the projector.
Signal intensity
This is displayed when the connection is made in Quick
Connection Mode. As the Signal intensity increases, so does
the number of lit indicators.
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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Projecting Only a PowerPoint Slide Show (Presentation Mode)
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
A If necessary, select the projector you want to control.
s p.18
B Click the button on the toolbar.
Presentation Mode begins.
C Click the button again to exit Presentation Mode.
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When the [] button is pressed while projecting a PowerPoint slide show,
the next slide is displayed. Press the [] button to display the previous
slide.
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