Epson EB-Z8050W User manual

Projector Operation Guide

Introduction
Making Effective Use of Your Projector. ....................... 5
Various Screen Transfers by Network Connection (EasyMP Network Projection). . . . . 5
ProjectionwithWindowsVista'sNetworkProjectionfunction.................5
Monitor,Configure,andControltheProjectorfromaRemoteLocation........... 5
Installing the Software....................................... 6
SoftwareSupplied...............................................6
Installing..................................................... 6
Connecting with EasyMP Network Projection
EasyMP Network Projection Summary......................... 9
MainFunctionsoftheEasyMPNetworkProjection......................... 9
TwoConnectionModes........................................... 9
AdvancedConnectionMode.....................................9
Quick Connection Mode (Only when the optional Wireless LAN unit is installed)
........................................................ 10
Stepsforconnecting............................................10
PreparingtoConnect....................................... 11
PreparingtheComputer.........................................11
ForWindows...............................................11
ForMacintosh...............................................11
Connecting to a Projector on aNetworkandProjecting........ 12
OperatingtheProjector..........................................12
OperatingtheComputer.........................................12
Using the Connection Screen................................ 14
UsingtheToolbar..............................................16
EasyMP Network Projection Useful Functions
Projecting Only a PowerPoint Slide Show (Presentation Mode)
........................................................... 19
Using Multi-Screen Display.................................. 20
ExampleofAdjustingtheVirtualDisplay...............................21
ProcedureBeforeUsingtheMulti-screenDisplayFunction..................21
SettingtheVirtualDisplay........................................22
Enablethevirtualdisplaydriver(Windowsonly).......................22
AdjustingtheVirtualDisplay.....................................22
AllocatingtheImagetobeProjected.................................26
ProjectingtheAllocatedImages....................................26
Connecting to a Projector on a Different Sub-net
Connecting to a Projector on a DifferentSubnet............... 30
Searching by Specifying the IP Address and Projector name (For
AdvancedConnectionModeonly)............................ 31
Performing a Search with aProfile........................... 32
MakingaProfile...............................................32
SearchingbySpecifyingaProfile.................................... 33
ManagingaProfile.............................................34
Setting the EasyMP Network Projection Operation
UsingSetoptions........................................... 37
SettingEachItem..............................................37
Generalsettingstab..........................................37
Adjustperformancetab........................................38
AudioOutputtab............................................38
Contents
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Using the Network Projector Function to Project
Images
UsingNetworkProjector.................................... 40
Using a Computer to Set Up, Monitor and Control
Projectors
Changing Settings Using a Web Browser(WebControl)........ 42
DisplayingWebControl..........................................42
EnteringtheIPaddressoftheprojector.............................42
ProjectorSetup................................................42
Items in the Configuration menu that cannot be set by the web browser. . . . . . . 42
ItemsthatcanonlybesetintheWebbrowser.........................43
UsingtheMailNotificationFunctiontoReportProblems....... 44
ManagementUsingSNMP................................... 45
Appendix
ConnectionLimitations..................................... 47
SupportedResolutions...........................................47
DisplayColor.................................................47
NumberofConnections.......................................... 47
Others......................................................47
WhenUsingWindowsVista.......................................47
Limitations when projecting from Windows Photo Gallery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
LimitationsinWindowsAero....................................48
Troubleshooting............................................ 49
ProblemsConcerningNetworkFunctions..............................50
CannotconnectusingEasyMPNetworkProjection......................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.
........................................................ 50
The projector is not found when EasyMP Network Projection is started.. . . . . . . 50
Cannot connect in Advanced Connection Mode or Wired LAN connection. . . . . 51
The Slide Show cannot be displayed on the desired display when the multi-
screendisplayfunctionisbeingexecuted............................52
Applications are no longer displayed from the computer screen when the multi-
screendisplayfunctionisexecuted................................. 52
Themousecursorisnotdisplayedonthecomputerscreen................52
When connecting with EasyMP Network Projection the image is not displayed or
theimageisslowtoappear......................................52
When a connection is made using EasyMP Network Projection, a PowerPoint Slide
Showcannotbestarted.........................................53
When a connection has been made using EasyMP Network Projection, the screen
willnotberefreshedwhenusinganOfficeapplication....................53
ErrormessagewhenstartingupEasyMPNetworkProjection...............53
Network settings are not restored after cutting the connection to the computer
withEasyMPNetworkProjection..................................55
ProblemsConcerningMonitoringandControl..........................55
Mailisnotsentevenifaproblemoccursintheprojector..................55
Glossary................................................... 56
GeneralNotes.............................................. 57
GeneralNotice................................................57
Index...................................................... 65
Contents
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Introduction
This chapter provides information on functions that allow you to use your projector more effectively via a network.

The following functions in EasyMP (Epson Administrative System for
Meeting and Presentation) can lend you huge support in creating varied
and effective meetings and presentations.
Various Screen Transfers by Network Connection
(EasyMP Network Projection)
You can hold efficient meetings and presentations as follows 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. sp.6
•Easy preparation/Information security administration
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 sp.9
•Switching function sp.9
•Presentation Mode sp.19
•Multi-screen display sp.20
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. sp.39
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.44
•Monitor and detect problems from SNMP Manager on the network
sp.45
•Set and control the projector by using a standard computer Web
browser sp.42
Making Effective Use of Your Projector
5

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". sEasyMP Monitor Operation Guide
Check the system requirements for each software application from
Software Requirements in the "User's Guide" supplied with the projector.
sUser's Guide "Operating Conditions for the Software"
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.
•When using Windows Vista, you must update to Windows Vista SP1
to use the Ukrainian version of EasyMP Monitor.
•When using Windows NT4.0, since Arabic and Hebrew are not
supported, English is selected when installing EasyMP Monitor.
•When the language selected for the installation varies from that of
the OS being used, the screens may not be displayed correctly.
•Consult the network administrator about the administration of the
network and computers or whether or not applications can be
installed on the computer.
q
•For EMP NS Connection users
The name of EMP NS Connection has changed to EasyMP
Network Projection.
Before: EMP NS Connection _After: EasyMP Network Projection
To connect the projector via a network to a computer on which
EMP NES Connection is installed, first uninstall EMP NS
Connection and then install EasyMP Network Projection Ver.
2.60. You cannot connect to the projector correctly using EMP
NS Connection.
•For EMP Monitor users
The EMP Monitor name has changed.
Before: EMP Monitor _After: EasyMP Monitor
If you are already using EMP Monitor, you can replace it with
EasyMP Monitor. To update to EasyMP Monitor, uninstall EMP
Monitor first, and then install EasyMP Monitor.
Installing the Software
6

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".
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.21
G Click "Exit" to complete the installation.
When EasyMP Monitor is selected, installation begins.
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.
C
Double-click the "ENPvx.xx_Installer" 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.
Installing the Software
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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.

You can make meetings and presentations by using the following
convenient functions.
Main Functions of the EasyMP Network Projection
•Presentation Mode sp.19
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 when not performing a Slide
Show.
•Multi-screen display sp.20
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.
•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
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 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.
EasyMP Network Projection Summary
9

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.11
•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.
Steps for connecting
Use the following steps to connect the projector to a computer and
project images using EasyMP Network Projection.
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.
sp.6
2 Make network settings on the computer and put it into network
connection status.
*1
sp.11
3. To use "Quick Connection Mode": Install the optional wireless LAN
unit on the projector. (if already installed, go to step 5)
To use "Advanced Connection Mode": Enable the Wired LAN adapter
in "Port Configurations".
*2
sComputer's documentation
4. Make network settings on the projector and put it into network
connection status. sUser's Guide "Network Menu (EB-Z8050W only)"
5. Start EasyMP Network Projection on the computer and connect with
the projector. sp.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.
*2 Perform the access point and the router settings if necessary.
EasyMP Network Projection Summary
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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.
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.
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 to turn the
power on.
B Press the [LAN] button on the Remote Control.
The following LAN standby screen is displayed.
Operating the Computer
In the following explanations, unless otherwise noted, Windows screen
shots are used. You see the same screens even when using Macintosh.
Procedure
A Start EasyMP Network Projection.
For Windows
Select Start - Programs (or All Programs) - EPSON Projector -
EasyMP Network Projection.
For 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" 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. in the Connection mode screen.
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". sp.14
Connecting to a Projector on a Network and Projecting
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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". sp.16
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.
Connecting to a Projector on a Network and Projecting
13

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
When the system starts in Quick Connection Mode
AAutomatic search
In Advanced Connection Mode, you can search for available projec-
tors 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.
Using the Connection Screen
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Busy (Disable
interrupt con-
nection)
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 con-
nected 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.20
GTroubleshooting
If there is a problem and you cannot have a connection, press this button to
open the EasyMP Network Projection Troubleshooting screen.
HConnect
Connect to the projector you selected from the search results list. When a con-
nection is made with a projector, a toolbar is displayed.
ISet options
You can make general setting options such as the processing method when start-
ing up EasyMP Network Projection. For details, see Set options sp.37
JSave in the profile
Saves the results of a search for projectors on the network as a Profile.
sp.32
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.26
NProfile
You can search for a projector on the network using a Profile saved us-
ing Save in the profile. sp.32
OSSID (Quick Connection Mode only)
The projector's SSID is displayed.
PSignal intensity (Quick Connection Mode only)
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 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 projec-
ting from multiple projectors using the distribution function or Mul-
ti-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.
Show
Releases Stop or Pause.
Pause
Pauses projected images while connecting to the projector.
Presentation Mode
Each time this is clicked, Presentation Mode switchesbetween enabled/
disabled. sp.19
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 con-
trolled from both the Remote Control and the projector's Control pan-
el.
Click to display the following toolbar.
A/V Mute
The same function as the [Shutter] button on the
remote control.
sUser's Guide "Remote Control"
Switch PC source
The Source alternates between Computer, BNC,
DVI-D and LAN each time you click.
Switch video source
The Source alternates between S-Video, Video and
HDMI each time you click. The S-video input port
does not switch if the cable is not connected.
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. sp.37
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 indi-
cators.
Switch Toolbar display
The toolbar display is switched as follows. The toolbar display re-
mains as is until switched again.
Full
Normal
Simple
Using the Connection Screen
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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).

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 another projector to be controlled.
sp.16
B Click the button on the toolbar.
Presentation Mode begins.
C
Click the button again to exit Presentation Mode.
q
When the [ ] button is pressed while projecting a PowerPoint
slide show, the next slide is displayed. Press the [ ] button to
display the previous slide.
Projecting Only a PowerPoint Slide Show (Presentation Mode)
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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
g 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.
For Macintosh, an external monitor must be connected to the computer to enable the function. While the following explanation refers to virtual display,
for Macintosh the operation relates to the screens displayed on the physically connected monitor.
AActual monitor image
BImage of virtual display1
CImage of virtual display2
Using Multi-Screen Display
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