Epson BrightLink Pro 1410Wi, BrightLink Pro 1420Wi, BrightLink Pro 1430Wi, BrightLink 425Wi, BrightLink 430i Operation Guide

EasyMP® Monitor Operation Guide

Ver.4.54

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Notations Used in This Guide

The following table shows the symbols used in this manual, along with descriptions of what they mean.

q

Indicates additional information and points which may be useful to know regarding a topic.

s Indicates a page where detailed information regarding a topic can be found.

Procedure

Indicates operating methods and the order of operations.

The procedure indicated should be carried out in the order of the numbered steps.

[ (Name) ] Indicates the name of the buttons on the projector's remote control or the control panel.

Example: Esc button

"(Name)"

Timer (Boldface)

Indicates the name of the buttons on the EasyMP Monitor or OS screens.

Example:

Select "Timer" - "Timer Settings".

Select Timer - Timer Settings.

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Notations Used in This Guide

EasyMP Monitor Features

Tasks that can be done using EasyMP Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Installing EasyMP Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Operating environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Transferring the settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Installing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Limitations imposed by a Windows Vista, Windows 7, or Windows 8.x

environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Before starting operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Using EasyMP Monitor

Registering and deleting projectors for monitoring . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Starting EasyMP Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Registering projectors using automatic search (Searching for

and registering projectors that are located in the same segment) . . . . . . . . 12

Procedures for automatic search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Procedures for registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Setting the range of addresses to do an automatic search

and registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Procedures for automatic search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Procedures for registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Registration by specifying an IP address (Manual registration) . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Registering several projectors to a monitoring group all at once . . . . . . . . . 18

If the projector name or IP address changes after registration. . . . . . . . . . . . 20

For projectors that have been registered manually. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

For projectors that have been registered using automatic search. . . . . . 20

Cancelling projector registrations (Delete) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Monitoring window layout. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Types of monitoring windows and switching method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Types of monitoring windows. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

How to switch views . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Monitoring using Grouping view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Meanings of Grouping view icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Using the icons in Grouping view. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Monitoring using Detail list view. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Meanings of Detail list view icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Selecting display items. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Sorting lists. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Searching for desired icons (Projector list). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Monitoring using the system tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Displaying projectors with problem or warning statuses in a list . . . . . . . . . 28

Checking properties in detail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Displaying Group properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Displaying Projector properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Displaying and deleting logs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Displaying Log. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Deleting Log. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Using the control functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Carrying out control using control buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Carrying out control using a web browser (Web control). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Carrying out control using timer settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Procedures for new timer settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Mail notification function settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Contents

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An e-mail notifying the operator of a problem/warning/status is

issued . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Application lock function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Switching Application lock between Enabled and Disabled . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Enabling the application lock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Disabling the application lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Setting a password for cancelling application lock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Appendix

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Projectors cannot be monitored or controlled . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

An e-mail message is not sent when a problem occurs with a projector . . 46

Uninstalling EasyMP Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

General Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

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EasyMP Monitor Features

Tasks that can be done using EasyMP Monitor

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Tasks that can be done using EasyMP Monitor

EasyMP Monitor lets you carry out operations such as checking the

status of multiple Epson projectors that are connected to a network and

controlling the projectors from the computer.

Following are brief descriptions of the monitoring and control functions

that can be carried out using EasyMP Monitor.

• Registering projectors for monitoring and control

Projectors on the network can be searched for automatically, and you

can then select projectors to be registered from the projectors that are

detected.

You can enter the IP addresses for target projectors to register them.

• Registered projectors can also be assigned to groups so that they can

be monitored and controlled in groups.

• Monitoring the statuses of registered projectors

The power status (ON/OFF) for projectors and problems or warnings

requiring attention can be checked visually by means of icons.

You can select groups of projectors or a single projector that you are

interested in, and then check the cumulative lamp operating time or the

details of information such as input sources, problems, and warnings

for these projectors.

• Controlling registered projectors

Projectors can be selected in groups or as single projectors, and you can

then carry out operations for the selected projectors such as turning the

power on and off and switching their input sources.

Web control functions can be used to change the settings in the

projector's configuration menu.

If there are certain control actions which are carried out regularly at

particular times or on particular days, you can use Timer Settings to

register timer settings.

• Mail notification function settings

You can set e-mail addresses to which notifications are sent if a status

requiring attention, such as a problem, occurs with a projector that has

been registered.

• Sending messages to registered projectors

You can send JPEG files to the registered projectors at once by using

Message Broadcasting, which is a plug-in software for EasyMP

Monitor.

To download the software and manual, visit www.epson.com, select

your location, and select your product.

Installing EasyMP Monitor

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Installing EasyMP Monitor

Operating environment

This software is compatible with computers that comply with the

following requirements.

* Supports only 32 bit version of OS.

• Macintosh computers cannot be used.

• Operations carried out at the computer may become slow depending

on the number of projectors being managed. If this happens, use a

computer with higher specifications.

• EasyMP Monitor cannot be used in environments which do not allow

pings to be transmitted.

Transferring the settings

If you are already using EasyMP or EMP Monitor, you can transfer the

projector settings to this version. The settings are stored as a data file

(EMP Monitor.dat). Make a copy of the EMP Monitor.dat before you

install this software. EMP Monitor.dat can be found at the following

location if the default settings were used to install the software:

• If your operating system is Windows 2000 or Windows XP

"C:\Program Files\EPSON Projector\EasyMP (or EMP) Monitor Ver.

x.xx (Ver. x.xx represents the software version)"

• If your operating system is Windows Vista or Windows 7

"C:\Users\(User Name)\AppData\Local\VirtualStore\Program

Files\EPSON Projector\EasyMP (or EMP) Monitor Ver. x.xx (Ver. x.xx

represents the software version)"

If you cannot find the "AppData" folder, click "Start" - "Control Panel"

- "Appearance and Personalization" - "Folder Options". Select "View"

tab, and then configure the "Show hidden files, folders, and drives"

setting in "Advanced settings".

OS Windows 2000 Professional SP4

Windows XP Home Edition SP2/SP3

*

Windows XP Professional SP2/SP3

*

Windows Vista

*

(All editions except Starter Edition)

Windows Vista SP1/SP2

*

(All editions except Starter Edition)

Windows 7 32 bit version

(All editions except Starter Edition)

Windows 7 64 bit version

Windows 8.x 32 bit version and 64 bit version

• Internet Explorer Ver. 5.0 or later must be installed.

CPU Pentium MMX 166 MHz or higher (Pentium II 233 MHz

or higher recommended)

Memory

capacity

64 MB or more (128 MB or more recommended)

Free hard disk

space

50 MB or more

Display SVGA (800 x 600) or higher resolution, 32 bit or higher

display color

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• If your operating system is Windows 8.x

"C:\Users\(User Name)\AppData\Local\VirtualStore\Program

Files\EPSON Projector\EasyMP (or EMP) Monitor Ver. x.xx (Ver. x.xx

represents the software version)"

If you cannot find the "AppData" folder, from the Start menu, click

"Control Panel" - "Appearance and Personalization" - "Folder Options".

Select "View" tab, and then configure the "Show hidden files, folders,

and drives" setting in "Advanced settings".

After installing this software, follow the instructions below before

starting EasyMP Monitor to transfer the settings.

• If your operating system is Windows 2000 or Windows XP

Overwrite the existing EMP Monitor.dat file with the copy you made.

The existing EMP Monitor.dat file is in "C:\Program Files\EPSON

Projector\EasyMP Monitor Ver.x.xx".

• If your operating system is Windows Vista, Windows 7, or Windows

8.x

Place the copy of the EMP Monitor.dat file in "C:\Users\(User

Name)\AppData\Local\VirtualStore\Program Files\EPSON

Projector\EasyMP Monitor Ver.x.xx".

q

The software name has been changed.

Before: EMP Monitor _ After: EasyMP Monitor

If you are already using EMP Monitor, you can replace with this software.

Installing

You must have administrator authority in order to install EasyMP

Monitor.

To download the software and manual, visit www.epson.com and select

your location.

Double-click the downloaded software file to start the install program.

Follow the on-screen instructions.

If EasyMP or EMP Monitor is already installed, uninstall it before

installing this software. s "Uninstalling EasyMP Monitor" p.47

Limitations imposed by a Windows Vista, Windows 7,

or Windows 8.x environment

When using EasyMP Monitor under Windows Vista, Windows 7, or

Windows 8.x, note the following limitations.

• You must have administrator authority in order to use Register at

startup on the Environment setup screen of EasyMP

Monitor.s "Monitoring using the system tray" p.27

• If EasyMP Monitor is installed on your computer, uninstall it before

you update the operating system to Windows Vista, Windows 7, or

Windows 8.x. Updating your OS without uninstalling the software may

cause a malfunction. s "Uninstalling EasyMP Monitor" p.47

Before starting operations

Check the following points before starting up EasyMP Monitor.

• EasyMP Monitor must be installed on the computer to be used for

monitoring and control.

• The computer and the projectors must be connected to the network.

• Depending on the projector model, a commercially-available serial W

TCP/IP conversion adapter and a connection cable are required in

order to use EasyMP Monitor. See your projector's User's Guide.

Make the settings for the serial W TCP/IP conversion adapter before

connecting to the projector.

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q

To enable projectors to be monitored and controlled even when they are in

standby mode

*

, make the following settings at the projectors. The settings

that need to be made will vary depending on the projector you are using.

See your User's Guide for more information.

• Set Standby Mode to Communication On (or Network On).

• Set Network Monitoring to On.

* When the projector's indicator is lit orange.

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Using EasyMP Monitor

Registering and deleting projectors for monitoring

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Registering and deleting projectors for monitoring

This operation is carried out when starting EasyMP Monitor for the first

time after it has been installed and when you would like to add

projectors. Once a projector has been registered, the status for the

projector will be displayed automatically each time EasyMP Monitor is

started from that point onwards.

You can register up to 1,024 projectors or groups.

The operations to register projectors vary depending on where the

projectors are connected on the network.

• When registering a projector that is located in the same segment as the

computer in which EasyMP Monitor is installed. s "Registering

projectors using automatic search (Searching for and registering

projectors that are located in the same segment)" p.12

• When registering projectors that are in multiple segments of the

network. s "Setting the range of addresses to do an automatic search

and registration" p.14

Starting EasyMP Monitor

Procedure

A Use one of the following methods to start EasyMP Monitor.

If your operating system is Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows

Vista, or Windows 7

Click "Start" - "Programs" (or "All Programs") - "EPSON Projector"

- "EasyMP Monitor Ver.x.xx" to start EasyMP Monitor.

If your operating system is Windows 8.x

From the Start menu , select "EasyMP Monitor Ver.x.x.xx" to start

EasyMP Monitor.

B The main window will be displayed.

The red box area described in the screen below is referred to as

Grouping view.

Registering and deleting projectors for monitoring

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Registering projectors using automatic search

(Searching for and registering projectors that are

located in the same segment)

Procedures for automatic search

Procedure

A Right-click in Grouping view and select "New" - "Projector

(automatic search)".

The following Create new projector (automatic registration) win-

dow will be displayed.

If Detail list view is displayed, select New - Projector (automatic

search) from the Edit menu.

B Click "Search".

Automatic searching will be carried out, and the names of the pro-

jectors that have been detected will be displayed.

If a projector does not appear in the list, use "Registration by spec-

ifying an IP address (Manual registration)". s p.17

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• You can also carry out this operation by selecting New - Projector

(automatic search) from the Edit menu.

• Projectors that are using a serial W TCP/IP conversion adapter cannot be

detected.

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Procedures for registration

Procedure

A Select the projector(s) to be registered from the displayed

list, and then click "Edit".

The following window will be displayed.

Make the necessary settings while referring to the following table.

Display name Enter the name of the projector(s) to be

displayed in Grouping view or Detail list view.

Up to a maximum of 32 bytes can be entered. A

space cannot be used as the first character.

Display icon Select the icon(s) to be displayed in Grouping

view or Detail list view.

Parent group Select when registering a projector in a group.

If no groups have been created, this cannot be

selected.

s "Registering several projectors to a

monitoring group all at once" p.18

Projector

name

This shows the name that has been registered on

the projector.

IP address This shows the IP address for the registered

projector.

Use Serial W

TCP/IP

conversion

adaptor.

This cannot be selected when registering

projectors using automatic search.

Port Number This cannot be selected when registering

projectors using automatic search.

Monitor

Password

If a Monitor Password has been set for the

projector, be sure to enter the Monitor Password

that has been set. If the correct password is not

entered at this time, it will not be possible to

monitor and control the projector even though it

is registered.

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B After entering the details, click "Register" to start the

registration. When the message is displayed, click "OK".

To continue registering other projector(s), repeat steps 1 and 2.

q

Projectors that have been registered using automatic search are searched

for again by projector name each time EasyMP Monitor is started.

C To end the registration operation, click in the top-right

corner of the window or click "Cancel".

The icon(s) of the projector(s) you registered will be displayed in

Grouping view or Detail list view.

Refer to s "Monitoring window layout" p.21 for details on using

the Grouping view and Detail list view.

Setting the range of addresses to do an automatic

search and registration

q

Projectors that are using a serial W TCP/IP conversion adapter cannot be

detected.

Procedures for automatic search

Procedure

A Right-click in Grouping view and select "New" - "Projector

(automatic search)".

The Create new projector (automatic registration) window will be

displayed.

If Detail list view is displayed, select New - Projector (automatic

search) from the Edit menu.

B Select the "Specify an address range and search." check box

and then enter "Start address" and "End address" in the

range.

Description You can enter a memo about the projector. The

details you enter here will be displayed at the

projector properties.

Up to a maximum of 60 bytes can be entered.

Monitor Select this when you want monitoring to start.

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C Click "Search".

Automatic searching will be carried out, and the names of the pro-

jectors that have been detected will be displayed.