Epson EB-826W User manual

Projector Operation Guide

Introduction
Making effective use of your projector......................... 6
SendingImagesViaaNetwork(EMPNSConnection)(EB-826W/825/85)..........6
Monitor,configure,andcontroltheprojectorfromaremotelocation............6
Projecting directly from saved JPEG images on a USB device (Slideshow)(EB-826W/
825/824/85)...................................................6
Connect a USB cable to your computer and project images from the computer screen
(USBDisplay)..................................................7
Projecting a computer screen with the optional Quick Wireless Connection USB Key
(EB-826W/825/85)...............................................7
Installing the Software (EB-826W/825/85). . . . . . . . .............. 8
SoftwareSupplied...............................................8
Installing..................................................... 8
Connecting with EMP NS Connection (EB-826W/
825/85)
EMP NS Connection Summary. . ............................. 11
TwoConnectionModesandtheirMainFunctions........................11
AdvancedConnectionMode.....................................11
Quick Connection Mode (Only when the optional Wireless LAN unit is installed)
........................................................11
Mainfunctions..............................................11
StepsforConnectinginAdvancedConnectionMode......................12
PreparingtoConnect....................................... 13
PreparingtheComputer.........................................13
ForWindows...............................................13
ForMacintosh...............................................13
Connecting to a Projector on aNetworkandProjecting........ 14
OperatingtheProjector..........................................14
OperatingtheComputer......................................... 14
UsingtheConnectionScreen......................................15
Usingthetoolbar..............................................17
EMP NS Connection Useful Functions (EB-826W/
825/85)
Projecting Only a PowerPoint Slide Show (Presentation Mode)
........................................................... 21
Using Multi-Screen Display.................................. 22
ExampleofAdjustingtheVirtualDisplay...............................23
ProcedurebeforeusingtheMulti-screenDisplayFunction..................23
SettingtheVirtualDisplay........................................24
Enablethevirtualdisplaydriver(Windowsonly).......................24
AdjustingtheVirtualDisplay.....................................24
Allocatingtheimagetobeprojected.................................29
Projectingtheallocatedimages....................................29
Connecting to a Projector on a Different Subnet
(EB-826W/825/85)
Connecting to a Projector on a DifferentSubnet............... 32
Specifying Either an IP Address or Projector Name and
PerformingaSearch(AdvancedConnectionModeOnly)....... 33
Performing a Search with aProfile........................... 34
MakingaProfile...............................................34
SearchingbySpecifyingaProfile....................................35
ManagingaProfile............................................. 36
Setting the EMP NS Connection Operation (EB-826W/
825/85)
UsingSetoptions........................................... 39
GeneralsettingsTab............................................39
AdjustperformanceTab..........................................40
Contents
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Using a Computer to Set Up, Monitor and Control
Projectors(EB-826W/825/85/84)
Changing Settings Using a Web Browser(WebControl)........ 43
DisplayingWebControl..........................................43
EnteringtheIPaddressoftheprojector.............................43
ProjectorSetup................................................43
Items in the Configuration Menu that cannot be set by the web browser. . . . . . . 43
ItemsthatcanonlybesetintheWebbrowser.........................44
UsingtheMailNotificationFunctiontoReportProblems....... 45
ManagementUsingSNMP................................... 46
Presentations Using Slideshow(EB-826W/825/824/85)
Files that can be Projected UsingSlideshow................... 48
SpecificationsforFilesthatcanbeProjectedUsingSlideshow................48
SlideshowExamples............................................48
ProjectingimagesandmoviesstoredonUSBstorageandsoon............48
Slideshow Basic Operations. . . .............................. 49
StartingandClosingSlideshow.....................................49
StartingSlideshow...........................................49
ClosingSlideshow............................................ 49
SlideshowBasicOperations.......................................49
RotatingtheImage.............................................50
ProjectingImageFiles....................................... 52
ProjectingImages..............................................52
ProjectingallImageFilesinaFolderinSequence(Slideshow)................53
Setting Image Display Conditions............................ 54
Appendix
ConnectionLimitations..................................... 56
SupportedResolutions...........................................56
DisplayColor.................................................56
ConnectionNumber............................................56
Others......................................................56
WhenUsingWindowsVista.......................................56
LimitationswhenprojectingfromWindowsPhotoGallery................57
LimitationsinWindowsAero....................................57
Troubleshooting............................................ 58
Problemsconcerningnetworkfunctions............................... 59
CannotconnectusingEMPNSConnection...........................59
When a connection is made using EMP NS Connection, the projected image
remains as is, and a connection cannot be madefromanothercomputer.......59
TheprojectorisnotfoundwhenEMPNSConnectionisstarted..............59
Cannot connect in Advanced Connection Mode or Wired LAN connection. . . . . 60
The Slide show cannot be displayed on the desired display when the multi-
screendisplayfunctionisbeingexecuted............................61
Applications are no longer displayed from the computer screen when the multi-
screendisplayfunctionisexecuted.................................61
Themousecursorisnotdisplayedonthecomputerscreen................61
When connecting with EMP NS Connection the image is not displayed or the
imageisslowtoappear.........................................61
When a connection is made using EMP NS Connection, a PowerPoint Slide show
cannotbestarted.............................................62
When a connection has been made using EMP NS Connection, the screen will not
berefreshedwhenusinganOfficeapplication.........................62
ErrormessagewhenstartingupEMPNSConnection....................62
Network settings are not restored after cutting the connection to the computer
withEMPNSConnection........................................64
Problemsconcerningmonitoringandcontrol...........................64
Mailisnotsentevenifaproblemoccursintheprojector..................64
Glossary................................................... 65
GeneralNotes.............................................. 66
GeneralNotice:................................................66
Contents
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Index...................................................... 67
Contents
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Introduction
This chapter provides information on functions that allow you to use your projector more effectively.

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.
Sending Images Via a Network (EMP NS
Connection) (EB-826W/825/85)
You can hold efficient meetings and presentations by connecting the
projector to a network.
•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.
•Various screen transfer functions
•Distribution function s p.11
•Switching function sp.11
•Multi-screen display sp.22
•Presentation Mode sp.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 sp.45
•Monitor and detect problems from SNMP Manager on the network
sp.46
•Set and control the projector by using a standard computer Web
browser sp.43
Projecting directly from saved JPEG images on a
USB device (Slideshow)(EB-826W/825/824/85)
You can give presentations by using USB compatible digital cameras or
hard disks. By connecting a USB memory to the projector, JPEG images
stored on USB devices can be projected as a Slideshow. sp.47
Making effective use of your projector
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Connect a USB cable to your computer and
project images from the computer screen (USB
Display)
By using the supplied USB cable to connect to a Windows computer,
you can project images from the computer.
sUser's Guide "Connecting with a USB cable and Projecting (USB
Display)"
Projecting a computer screen with the optional
Quick Wireless Connection USB Key (EB-826W/
825/85)
Using the optional Quick Wireless Connection USB Key, you can
quickly connect a computer to the projector for projection.
With the Quick Wireless Connection USB Key, you can connect to a
projector on a network even if EMP NS Connection is not installed.
For example, you can connect under the following environments.
•Connect in the Quick Connection Mode using the optional Wireless
LAN unit.
•Connect to the network via an Access point.
•Connect to the network via a wired LAN connection.
sUser's Guide "Optional Accessories and Consumables"
Not compatible with the "Network Projector" function which is a
standard feature on Windows Vista.
Making effective use of your projector
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To use the Network functions, install the software from the supplied
CD-ROM (either "EPSON Projector Software for Meeting & Monitoring"
or "EPSON Projector Software for Monitoring") onto your computer.
Software Supplied
You can find the following software on the CD-ROM.
•EMP NS Connection
Software for sending computer screen images to a connected projector
via a network connection.
•EMP 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 EMP Monitor.
*"EPSON Projector Software for Monitoring" CD-ROM contains only
EMP Monitor.
Installing
Make sure you check the following points before starting installation.
•If the computer you are using is running Windows XP, Vista, or
2000 you must be logged on as the Administrator when installing.
•Make sure that you close all running applications before starting
installation.
q
Make sure you are using EMP NS Connection Ver. 2.51. If you
are using an older version, it may not be able to connect to the
projector correctly. Make sure you install EMP NS Connection Ver.
2.51 from the
"EPSON Projector Software for Meeting & Monitoring" CD-ROM
supplied with your projector.
Procedure
For Windows
A Turn on your computer.
B Insert the CD-ROM into your 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. sp.23
G Click "Exit" to complete the installation.
When EMP Monitor is selected, software is installed sequentially.
For Macintosh
A Turn on your computer.
B Insert the CD-ROM into your computer.
Installing the Software (EB-826W/825/85)
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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 EMP NS
Connection.
For Macintosh
From Applications, delete the EMP NS Connection folder.
Installing the Software (EB-826W/825/85)
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Connecting with EMP NS Connection (EB-826W/825/85)
This section explains how to connect the computer and the projector via a network in Advanced Connection Mode, and the procedure for projecting
images of your computer screen with the projector.

There are two methods of connecting a computer and the projector via
a network by using EMP NS Connection.
Two Connection Modes and their Main Functions
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 via Wired LAN, connect the projector
to the network hub with a commercially available LAN cable.
If you install the optional Wireless LAN unit in the projector, you can
connect to the network via a wireless LAN access point.
Quick Connection Mode (Only when the optional Wireless LAN
unit is installed)
Quick Connection Mode only runs when you install the optional
Wireless LAN unit in the projector.
Quick Connection Mode temporarily assigns the projector's SSID to a
computer creating an ad hoc
g connection, and restores the computer's
network settings after disconnecting. sp.13
•You can easily connect to a computer and project images from the
computer without making network settings.
•This lets you connect easily without a connector cable, and you can
connect even if the projector and the computer are at remote locations.
Main functions
You can make meetings and presentations by using the following
convenient functions.
EMP NS Connection Summary
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•Multi-screen display sp.22
You can use different projectors to project a single image as a
landscape screen allowing you to project long images such as reports.
•Presentation Mode sp.21
This function can project 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.
•Switching function
By using the meeting switching function, if EMP NS Connection is
installed on all of the computers, the presenters can take turns and
project their own images without changing cables.
Steps for Connecting in Advanced Connection
Mode
Use the following procedure to connect and project in EMP NS
Connection Advanced Connection Mode.
You need to perform steps 1 to 4 only the first time you connect.
1. Install EMP NS Connection on the computer to be connected. sp.8
2. Make network settings on the computer and put it into network
connection status. sp.13
3. Enable the Wired LAN adaptor at “Port Configurations”. sComputer's
documentation
4. Make network settings on the projector and put it into network
connection status. sUser's Guide "Network Menu (EB-826W/825/85/84
only)"
5. Start EMP NS Connection on the computer and connect with the
projector. sp.14
*For 2 and 3, normally when a computer is connected with the network
and used, you do not need to make computer network settings.
EMP NS Connection Summary
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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, you cannot connect to the projector.
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.
Preparing to Connect
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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 or the Control
panel to turn the power on.
B Press the [LAN] button on the Remote Control.
The LAN standby screen is displayed.
Operating the Computer
In the following explanations, unless otherwise noted, Windows screen
shots are used. You see the similar screens even when using Macintosh.
Procedure
A Start EMP NS Connection.
For Windows
Select Start - Programs (or All Programs) - EPSON Projector -
EMP NS Connection.
For Macintosh
Double-click the Applications folder of the hard drive volume in
which EMP NS Connection is installed, and then double-click the
EMP NS Connection icon.
B Select "Advanced Connection Mode" and then click "OK".
The projector search results are displayed. To always connect
using Advanced Connection Mode, select Set the selected
Connection Mode as the default mode for future connections..
C Select the projector you want to connect to, 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. sp.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, then click "OK".
When the connection is complete, the computer screen is
projected. The following EMP NS Connection 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 the following section.
q
When changing presenters and so on, and when continuously
connecting from another computer, start EMP NS Connection from
the computer you want to connect. The computer that is currently
connected is disconnected, and it is then connected with the
computer that is trying to connect now.
Using the Connection Screen
Select EMP NS Connection 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.
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When the system starts in Quick Connection Mode.
AAutomatic search
In Advanced Connection Mode, you can search for available
projectors on the network system that the computer is connected to.
In Quick Connection Mode, you can search for the projector based
on the SSID.
BManual 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.
CStatus
The following six icons indicate the status of the detected projectors.
Standby Select for connecting.
Busy Select for connecting. When you click
Connect, the computer currently
connected is disconnected and your
computer is connected.
Busy (Disable
interrupt
connection)
Cannot be selected. Disable interrupt
connection is set on another computer
which is already connected.
Currently in
use by another
application
The projector's Configuration Menu is
open. You can select it after closing the
Configuration Menu and running the
search again.
Searching Displayed while running Manual search or
Profile.
Not found Displayed when a projector cannot be
found as a result of Manual search or
Profile. In Quick Connection Mode, you
can only select multiple projectors with the
same SSID.
DProjector name
The projector's name is displayed.
EDisable interrupt connection
Check the box to prevent an interrupt connection by other computers while
connected to the selected projector.
FUse multi-display
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.
sp.22
GTroubleshooting
If there is a problem and you cannot have a connection, press this button to
open the EMP NS Connection Troubleshooting screen.
HConnect
Connect to the projector you selected from the search results list. When a
connection is made with a projector, a toolbar is displayed.
ISet options
You can make general setting options such as the processing method when
EMP NS Connection starts. For details, see sp.39
JSave in the profile
Saves the results of a search for projectors on the network as a Profile.
sp.34
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KClear list
Deletes all search results.
LIP address (Advanced Connection Mode only)
The projector's IP address is displayed.
MDisplay
Select the number displayed when Use multi-display is selected. sp.29
NProfile
You can search for a projector on the network using a Profile saved
using Save in the profile. sp.34
OSSID (Quick Connection Mode only)
The projector's SSID is displayed.
PSignal 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.
QUpdate list (Quick Connection Mode only)
Updates Status and Signal intensity.
Using the toolbar
The toolbar is displayed on the computer screen after EMP NS
Connection 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.
ASelect the projector to be controlled.
BIndicates the No. of an allocated projector. This No. indicates
the No. of the projector that you can control from the toolbar.
CIndicates 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 the A/V
Mute function.
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. sp.21
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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.
sUser's Guide "Remote Control"
Switch PC source
The Source alternates between Computer input port
and LAN each time you click.
Switch video source
The Source alternates between S-Video input port
and Video input port each time you click. The
S-Video input port does not switch if the cable is not
connected.
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. sp.39
Movie Sending Mode
Not enabled on this projector. The message "The connected projector
cannot play back movies." is displayed.
Disconnect
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.
Switch toolbar display
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The toolbar display is switched as follows. The toolbar display
remains as is until switched again.
Full
Normal
Simple
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EMP NS Connection Useful Functions (EB-826W/825/85)
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).