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  • Page 1 Projector Operation Guide...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction EasyMP Network Projection Useful Functions Making Effective Use of Your Projector......5 Projecting Only a PowerPoint Slide Show (Presentation Mode) .
  • Page 3 Contents When a connection is made using EasyMP Network Projection, the projected Using the Network Projector Function to Project image remains as is, and a connection cannot be made from another computer. Images ............50 The projector is not found when EasyMP Network Projection is started..

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Introduction This chapter provides information on functions that allow you to use your projector more effectively via a network.

  • Page 5: Making Effective Use Of Your Projector

    EasyMP Network Projection. p.19 • Multi-screen display p.20 Install the software from the supplied "EPSON Projector Software for Meeting & Monitoring" CD-ROM in advance to execute EasyMP Network Projection. Projection with Windows Vista's Network...

  • Page 6: Installing The Software

    • Make sure that you close all running applications before starting installation. You can find the following software on the "EPSON Projector Software • When using Windows Vista, you must update to Windows Vista SP1 for Meeting & Monitoring" CD-ROM.
  • Page 7 Add or Remove Programs and then remove EasyMP Network displayed, click "OK". Projection. To use Multi-screen display you need to set up EPSON Virtual For Macintosh Display. If you do not want to set it up now, you can do so From Applications, delete the EasyMP Network Projection folder.

  • Page 8: Connecting With Easymp Network Projection

    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.

  • Page 9: Easymp Network Projection Summary

    EasyMP Network Projection Summary • Switching function You can make meetings and presentations by using the following convenient functions. 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.

  • Page 10: Quick Connection Mode (Only When The Optional Wireless Lan Unit Is Installed)

    Make network settings on the projector and put it into network connection status. s User's Guide "Network Menu (EB-Z8050W only)" Start EasyMP Network Projection on the computer and connect with the projector. s p.12 *1 If the computer you are using is already connected to the network, you do not need to make network settings on the computer.

  • Page 11: Preparing To Connect

    Preparing to Connect Use the following steps to prepare the computer 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 or computer.

  • Page 12: Connecting To A Projector On A Network And Projecting

    Make sure the projector network settings are complete, and the For Windows projector is connected to network equipment such as a network hub via a commercially available network cable. Select Start - Programs (or All Programs) - EPSON Projector - EasyMP Network Projection. Procedure For Macintosh...
  • Page 13 Connecting to a Projector on a Network and Projecting 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.

  • Page 14: Using The Connection Screen

    Using the Connection Screen Start EasyMP Network Projection to display the following screen. The When the system starts in Quick Connection Mode operation of each button or item is described in the following table. When the system starts in Advanced Connection Mode Automatic search In Advanced Connection Mode, you can search for available projec- tors on the network system that the computer is connected to.
  • Page 15 Using the Connection Screen Busy (Disable Cannot be selected. Disable interrupt Clear list interrupt con- connection is set on another computer Deletes all search results. nection) which is already connected. IP address (Advanced Connection Mode only) Currently in The projector's Configuration Menu is The projector's IP address is displayed.

  • Page 16: Using The Toolbar

    Using the Connection Screen Show Using the Toolbar Releases Stop or Pause. The toolbar is displayed on the computer screen after EasyMP Network Pause Projection starts and a connection is made with the projector. You can Pauses projected images while connecting to the projector. use this toolbar to operate and make settings for the projector.
  • Page 17 Using the Connection Screen Screen Preview The toolbar display is switched as follows. The toolbar display re- mains as is until switched again. Displays the multi-screen preview screen. Full Click to display a preview with the settings you have made. Click the displays to enlarge each Screen Preview to full-screen.

  • Page 18: Easymp Network Projection Useful Functions

    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).

  • Page 19: 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.

  • Page 20: Using Multi-Screen Display

    Using Multi-Screen Display Multi-screen display mode allows you to project different images from multiple projectors that are connected to a single computer. With Windows, multiple virtual displays drivers can be set in the computer, and each image can be projected by the projector. This function is not available with Windows Vista due to restrictions in the Windows Vista specifications.

  • Page 21: Example Of Adjusting The Virtual Display

    Using Multi-Screen Display Arrangement example 2 Example of Adjusting the Virtual Display By arranging the virtual display allocation, you can project only the image that you want to show or project different images from left to right in a presentation. Arrangement example 1 PowerPoint file presenter tools Actual monitor im-...

  • Page 22: Setting The Virtual Display

    At this point, it is normal for the display to flicker. Wait Enable the virtual display driver (Windows only) for the Add-Remove EPSON Virtual Display screen to close. Enable the virtual display driver. Those users listed below do not have to perform this operation.
  • Page 23 Using Multi-Screen Display Procedure For Windows Select "Start" - "Programs" (or "All Programs") - "EPSON Projector" - "EasyMP Network Projection" to start EasyMP Network Projection. Select the "Use multi-display" check box. The "Display Properties" screen will be displayed. Click the "Settings" tab.
  • Page 24 Using Multi-Screen Display • When an external monitor is connected as a secondary monitor, Drag the displayed monitor icon and place it where desired. the image for that screen cannot be projected. Here, the actual monitor (1) is placed on the left, while the •...
  • Page 25 Using Multi-Screen Display Click "Display preferences". Click the "OK" button. The Display Properties screen closes. Up to this point, the virtual display layout has been fixed. Allocate the projecting images next. p.26 For Macintosh Start EasyMP Network Projection. Double-click the Applications folder of the hard drive volume in which EasyMP Network Projection is installed, and then The display setting screen is displayed.

  • Page 26: Allocating The Image To Be Projected

    Using Multi-Screen Display Allocating the Image to be Projected This section explains the virtual display for arrangement example 1. p.21 Procedure Open the file to be projected. Start the PowerPoint and Excel files. Drag the window to the desired virtual display monitor, and allocate it where the image is to be projected.
  • Page 27 Using Multi-Screen Display Click "Connect". In a Windows environment, you cannot view the image being sent to a virtual display on the computer. To adjust the image on the virtual display, you must do so while viewing the projected image. To perform mouse-based operations on the virtual display, move the mouse pointer in the direction of the virtual display, such The image allocated to each projector is projected.
  • Page 28 When you are not using a virtual display, clear the check mark against the virtual display under Add-Remove EPSON Virtual Display, so that the mouse pointer cannot be moved outside the limits of the screen. To subsequently use multi-display again, place a check mark against the required display under Add-Remove EPSON Virtual Display.

  • Page 29: Connecting To A Projector On A Different Sub-Net

    Connecting to a Projector on a Different Sub-net This chapter explains how to connect a computer to a projector on a different sub-net via a Wired LAN or a wireless LAN access point on an existing network system.

  • Page 30: Connecting To A Projector On A Different Subnet

    Connecting to a Projector on a Different Subnet By default, this application only searches for projectors on the same subnet as the computer. Therefore, even if you perform a search for projectors on the network, ones on a different subnet will not be found. You can, however, identify and connect to a projector on a different subnet as follows: •...

  • Page 31: Searching By Specifying The Ip Address And Projector Name (For Advanced Connection Mode Only)

    Searching by Specifying the IP Address and Projector name (For Advanced Connection Mode only) In the following explanations, unless otherwise noted, Windows screen Provided the target projector has been identified, select that shots are used. projector, and then click Connect to establish a connection. You see a similar screen even when using Macintosh.

  • Page 32: Performing A Search With A Profile

    Performing a Search with a Profile You can save a search for a frequently used projector as a Profile. A Procedure Profile is a file containing all of the information pertaining to a given projector, such as the Projector name, its IP address, and SSID. By When the projector is displayed on the EasyMP Network specifying the profile each time you perform a search, there is no need Projection projector selection screen, click "Save in the...

  • Page 33: Searching By Specifying A Profile

    Performing a Search with a Profile Profile, the following screens are displayed. After entering the Procedure Profile name and selecting the Save in destination, click Add. For Windows Click "Profile" on the EasyMP Network Projection projector selection screen. If no Profile is registered, you cannot select Profile. For Macintosh From the menu that is displayed, select the projector you want to connect to.

  • Page 34: Managing A Profile

    Performing a Search with a Profile Managing a Profile You can change the name and the hierarchical structure of the Profile. Procedure Click "Set options" on the EasyMP Network Projection main screen. The Set options screen is displayed. Click "Edit profile". : Indicates a folder.
  • Page 35 Performing a Search with a Profile Profile Item Function You can display the Rename dialog box and rename Rename the folder or the Profile. You can enter up to 32 characters in the Rename dialog box. You can create a new folder. Create folder You can Export a Profile, as well as Import and use a Export...

  • Page 36: Setting The Easymp Network Projection Operation

    Setting the EasyMP Network Projection Operation You can make setting options such as the processing method when EasyMP Network Projection starts.

  • Page 37: Using Set Options

    Using Set options You can make setting options such as the processing method when General settings tab EasyMP Network Projection starts. Import Set options from the EasyMP Network Projection main screen. Procedure Click "Set options" on the EasyMP Network Projection main screen.

  • Page 38: Adjust Performance Tab

    Using Set options The Edit profile dialog box is displayed. s p.34 The performance can be set to Fast, Normal, and Edit profile Performance Fine. adjustment slider Windows only Switch LAN Set to Fast when movie projections are interrupted. The Switch Network Adapter dialog box is displayed. Windows only (excluding Windows Vista) This is used when it is necessary to switch the network Transfer layered...

  • Page 39: Using The Network Projector Function To Project Images

    Using the Network Projector Function to Project Images This chapter explains how to project the images from a computer by using Network Projector which is a standard application provided with Windows Vista.

  • Page 40: Using Network Projector

    Using Network Projector "Network projector" is a standard function in Windows Vista. You can On the computer, start Windows, and then click "Start" - project images from the computer by detecting the projector on the "All programs" - "Accessories" - "Connect to a Network network only by using a function of the OS without having to install Projector".

  • Page 41: Using A Computer To Set Up, Monitor And Control Projectors

    Using a Computer to Set Up, Monitor and Control Projectors This chapter explains how to use a computer that is connected to the network to change projector settings and to control the projector.

  • Page 42: Changing Settings Using A Web Browser (Web Control)

    Changing Settings Using a Web Browser (Web Control) You can set up and control the projector from a computer by using Enter the IP address of the projector in the address input the Web browser of a computer that is connected to the projector via a box of the Web browser, and press the [Enter] key on the network.

  • Page 43: Items That Can Only Be Set In The Web Browser

    Changing Settings Using a Web Browser (Web Control) Items that can only be set in the Web browser The following items can only be set in a Web browser. • SNMP Community Name • Monitor Password...

  • Page 44: Using The Mail Notification Function To Report Problems

    Using the Mail Notification Function to Report Problems By setting the Mail Notification function from the projector's Configuration Menu, notification messages will be sent to the preset email addresses when a problem or warning occurs with a projector. This will enable the operator to be notified of problems with projectors even at locations away from the projectors.

  • Page 45: Management Using Snmp

    Management Using SNMP By setting SNMP from the projector's Configuration Menu, notification messages are sent to preset e-mail addresses when a problem or warning occurs with a projector. This is useful when controlling projectors collectively at a point distant from them. User's Guide "Others Menu"...

  • Page 46: Appendix

    Appendix...

  • Page 47: Connection Limitations

    Connection Limitations When projecting computer images while running EasyMP Network The operational guarantee for multi-screen display is 16-bit and 32-bit Projection, the following restrictions apply. Confirm these points. color. Supported Resolutions Number of Connections The following computer screen resolutions can be projected. You cannot You can connect up to four projectors to one computer and project connect to a computer with a resolution greater than UXGA simultaneously.

  • Page 48: Limitations In Windows Aero

    Connection Limitations • Slide Shows are played back in simple mode when projecting from • A few minutes after you connect a computer to the projector over a Windows Photo Gallery. network with EasyMP Network Projection, the following message is displayed.

  • Page 49: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting If any of the following problems occur, refer to the pages given for each problem. Problems concerning network functions "Cannot connect using EasyMP Network Projection" p.50 "When a connection is made using EasyMP Network Projection, the projected image remains as is, and a connection cannot be made from another computer."...

  • Page 50: Problems Concerning Network Functions

    Remedy The application version used is not supported. Install the latest Install the current version of EasyMP Network Projection from the EPSON Projector Software for Meeting & version of the application on your computer. Monitoring CD-ROM supplied with the projector.

  • Page 51: Cannot Connect In Advanced Connection Mode Or Wired Lan Connection

    Is the SSID the same as that of the access point? Set an SSID that is different from that of the access point. s User's Guide "Network Menu (EB-Z8050W only)" Quick Connection Mode Is the DHCP function for Wired LAN turned On? Turn Off the DHCP setting for Wired LAN from the Configuration Menu.

  • Page 52: The Slide Show Cannot Be Displayed On The Desired Display When The Multi-Screen Display Function Is Being Executed

    Check Remedy Is another application running on the virtual display When EPSON Virtual Display is installed, another application sometimes runs on the virtual display. In this case, set EPSON Virtual Display to "Off" in "Screen properties". For Windows The mouse cursor is not displayed on the computer screen.

  • Page 53: When A Connection Is Made Using Easymp Network Projection, A Powerpoint Slide Show Cannot Be Started

    Troubleshooting Check Remedy Is WEP encryption effective, or are multiple projectors connected? The display speed decreases when WEP encryption is effective or multiple projectors are connected. Have you enabled DHCP? When DHCP is set to On in Advanced Connection Mode or Wired LAN connection, if an available DHCP server is not found, it takes time to enter LAN standby status.
  • Page 54 This message is displayed when connecting to the projector with EMP NS Connection. To connect, install the Network Connection. Install the latest version of EasyMP current version of EasyMP Network Projection from the EPSON Projector Software for Meeting & Monitoring Network Projection.

  • Page 55: Network Settings Are Not Restored After Cutting The Connection To The Computer With Easymp Network Projection

    Is the network connect setting correct? Check the projector's network settings. s User's Guide "Network Menu (EB-Z8050W only)" Is Standby Mode set to Network On? To use the Mail Notification function when the projector is in standby, set Network On in Standby Mode from the Configuration Menu.

  • Page 56: Glossary

    Glossary This section briefly explains the difficult terms that are not explained in the text of this guide. For details, refer to other commercially available publications. Ad hoc A method of Wireless LAN connection that communicates with wireless LAN clients without using an access point. It is not possible to communicate with two or more devices simultaneously.

  • Page 57: General Notes

    Other product names used herein are also for identification purposes only and may photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Seiko be trademarks of their respective owners. Epson disclaims any and all rights in those Epson Corporation. No patent liability is assumed with respect to the use of the marks.
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  • Page 64 General Notes NONCOMMERCIAL USE OF A CONSUMER TO (i) ENCODE VIDEO IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AVC STANDARD ("AVC VIDEO") AND/ OR (ii) DECODE AVC VIDEO THAT WAS ENCODED BY A CONSUMER ENGAGED IN A PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL ACTIVITY AND/OR WAS OBTAINED FROM A VIDEO PROVIDER LICENSED TO PROVIDE AVC VIDEO.

  • Page 65: Index

    Index Search method on startup ......37 Select target projector ......... 16 Add-Remove EPSON Virtual Display General settings ..........37 Signal intensity ........15, 17 ..............7, 22 SNMP ............45 Adjust performance ........38 SSID ............... 15 Advanced Connection Mode ....9, 12 Status .............

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