Epson EMP-1815 Instruction Manual

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This guide explains how to easily connect a computer to the projector using a
network. For a detailed explanation of the operating method, see "Projecting
Images from a Computer via a Network" in the EasyMP Operation Guide.
First, prepare the following items:
YEasyMP Software CD-ROM (supplied)
YComputer
vA computer that can be connected to a network
vA computer with a built-in wireless LAN or a computer in which a wireless LAN card
can be inserted
vA computer that satisfies the software requirements outlined on the following page
Contents of the EasyMP Software CD-ROM
*1 Operation Details sEasyMP Operation Guide
*2 Operation Details sEMP Monitor Operation Guide
Contents
Preparing the Computer..................................................4
Preparing the Projector ...................................................7
Connecting (Windows/Macintosh).................................10
Disconnecting................................................................12
Connecting with a USB cable (Windows)......................13
Features of the EasyMP Function.................................15
Notes When Using a Wireless LAN ..............................16
Install
EMP NS Connection
This software is
necessary to connect the
projector to the
network*1.
Necessary
EMP SlideMaker2
This software creates
scenarios for
presentations. Project by
using the projector’s PC
Free function*1.
Necessary
EMP Monitor
This software allows you
to monitor the status of
the projector from a
computer*2.

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Software Requirements
Runs under the following operating environment.
*1 This is not included in the EasyMP Software CD-ROM. Download this software from the projector.
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This software is not supported on the Macintosh.
*2 To open PowerPoint files, one of Office2000/XP/2003 or PowerPoint2000/2002/2003/2007 is
required.
Preparing the Computer
EMP NS Connection
USB Display*1 EMP
SlideMaker2*2 EMP Monitor
OS
Windows
2000 SP4/XP/XP SP1/
XP SP2/Vista 32bit
Windows 98/98 SE/
Me/2000/XP/Vista
32bit
Windows 98 SE/Me/NT
4.0/2000 Professional/XP
Home Edition/
XP Professional/Vista
32bit
Internet Explorer Ver 5.0
or later
Macintosh
Mac OS X 10.3 or later
Recommended: Mac OS
10.4.5 or later/10.3.9
CPU
Windows
Mobile Pentium III 1.2 GHz or
more
Recommended: Pentium M
1.2 GHz or more
Celeron 300 MHz
or more
Recommended:
Celeron 400 MHz
or more
Pentium MMX 166 MHz
or more
Recommended: Pentium
II 233 MHz or more
Macintosh
Power PC G3 900 MHz or
more
Memory
capacity
256 MB or more
Recommended: 512 MB or
more
64 MB or more
Recommended:
128 MB or more
64 MB or more
Available
harddisk
space
20 MB or more 12 MB or more 50 MB or more
Display
Resolution of XGA (1024 x
768) or higher
16 bit or higher colour
display, Colour display of
about 32,000 colours
Resolution of SVGA (800
x 600) or higher
32 bit or higher colour
display

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Installing EasyMP Software
1Turn on the computer.
2Insert the EasyMP Software CD-ROM into
the computer.
The installer starts automatically.
Select "Easy Install".
In the "EPSON" window, double-click the
"Installer for Mac OS X" icon. The installer starts.
Installation starts. Follow the instructions on the
screen.
vClick "Install" on the software selection screen.
vClick "Yes" on the license agreement screen to
continue installation.
vSelect the virtual display to use on the "Add/
Remove EPSON Virtual Display" screen.
vIn Windows Vista, the "Multi-screen Display"
function is not available, so the "EPSON Virtual
Display" driver is not installed.
vIf using Windows 2000/NT4.0/XP/vista, installation can only be carried out by a user
with administrator privileges.
vMake sure you close all open applications.
Procedure
For Windows
For Macintosh
Add or remove Virtual Displays
License agreement screen
vYou need "Virtual Video Driver" to use
"Multi-screen Display". If you do not install
it here, you can install it later. (Select
"Start" - "Programs" - "EPSON Projector"
- "Add and Delete EPSON Virtual
Display")
vWhen the maximum four installed virtual
displays are selected, the computer you
are using may slow down depending on
its operating environment.

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3Click "Finish" to complete the installation.
Next, SlideMaker2 and EMP Monitor are
installed. Continue by following the instructions
on the screen.
Finish installation
Troubleshooting
If this screen is displayed
If installation does not start
Select "Yes" (Windows 2000) or "Continue Anyway"
(Windows XP).
Select "Start" - "Run", and then in the "Run" dialog box, type the letter for your CD-
ROM drive followed by ":\\Epsetup.exe" and then click the "OK" button.

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Confirming the projector's network settings
The following explains how to set up the wireless LAN by operating the
remote control (supplied).
Use the [ ] button to move and the [Enter] button to confirm.
1Press the [Power] button on the remote
control to turn on the projector.
2Press the [Menu] button on the remote
control.
The configuration menu is displayed.
3Select "Network"
The network menu is displayed.
4Select "To Network Configuration"
The Network setting screen is displayed.
Preparing the Projector
Procedure
To connect the wireless LAN, install the wireless LAN
unit on the projector.
Check the orientation of the supplied
Wireless LAN unit, and install it to the
projector.
Configuration menu

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5Select "Basic" and set "Projector name"
and "Projector keyword".
6Select "Wireless LAN" and set "ESSID"
In the case of a wired LAN, select "Wired LAN"
and set the required items.
7Select "ESC" and press the [Enter] button on the remote control.
8Select the "Setup complete" menu and press the [Enter] button on the
remote control.
9Select "Yes" and press the [Enter] button on the remote control.
Network setting "Basic" screen
Item Explanation
Projector name The name of the projector. The name set here is displayed
in the projector list when connected.
EMPxxxxxx (xxxxxx is a specific number) is displayed.
Change it to an easy-to-remember name.
Enter alphanumeric characters.
Enter example: EPSON001
PJLink Password Not necessary to set.
Web Control Password Not necessary to set.
Projector keyword When set to "ON", a keyword must be entered when
connecting to the network. This can prevent computers from
making unscheduled connections and interrupting
presentations.
Usually this should be set to "ON".
Network setting screen
Network setting screen
See the following table for an explanation of
the items.
See the following table for an explanation of
the items.

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Network setting "Wireless LAN" screen
Network setting "Wired LAN" screen
Item Explanation
Connection mode Set the connection mode.
Antenna level Displays the electromagnetic wave strength for the wireless
LAN.
Wireless LAN system Set the same wireless LAN system as the computer's.
ESSID Displayed as "EPSON". You can change it or leave it as it is.
DHCP Set whether to use DHCP (On) or not (Off).
IP address Enter the IP address to be assigned to the projector. The
following IP addresses are not available:
0.0.0.0, 127.x.x.x, 224.0.0.0 to 255.255.255.255
("x" stands for any number in the range 0 to 255.)
Subnet mask Enter the projector's subnet mask. The following subnet
masks are not available:
0.0.0.0, 255.255.255.255
Gateway address Enter the gateway's IP address. The following IP addresses
are not available:
0.0.0.0, 127.x.x.x, 224.0.0.0 to 255.255.255.255
("x" stands for any number in the range 0 to 255.)
DNS server (primary)/
DNS server (secondary)
Not necessary to set.
Item Explanation
DHCP Set whether to use DHCP (On) or not (Off).
IP address Enter the IP address to be assigned to the projector. The
following IP addresses are not available:
0.0.0.0, 127.x.x.x, 224.0.0.0 to 255.255.255.255
("x" stands for any number in the range 0 to 255.)
Subnet mask Enter the projector's subnet mask. The following subnet
masks are not available:
0.0.0.0, 255.255.255.255
Gateway address Enter the gateway's IP address. The following IP addresses
are not available:
0.0.0.0, 127.x.x.x, 224.0.0.0 to 255.255.255.255
("x" stands for any number in the range 0 to 255.)

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(Projector operation)
1Press the [Power] button on the remote
control to turn on the projector.
2Press the [EasyMP] button on the remote
control.
The EasyMP screen is displayed.
(Computer operation)
3Select "Start" - "Programs" - (or "All
Programs") - "EPSON Projector" - "EMP
NS Connection".
EMP NS Connection starts.
In Windows Vista, the "User Account Control"*
screen is displayed. Enter your account in this
screen.
In the volume of the hard disk where EMP
NS connection is installed, double-click
the "Applications" folder and then double-
click the EMP NS Connection icon.
EMP NS Connection starts.
*To disable display of the "User Account Control" screen
each time that EMP NS Connection is started up, set the
firewall settings to "On (recommended)", and register EMP
NS Connection at "Exceptions".
Connecting (Windows/Macintosh)
Procedure
For Windows
For Macintosh
EasyMP Screen
If the screen on the right is displayed during
start up, click the "Yes" button.
When "Yes" is clicked, a firewall exception is
created for EMP NS Connection and it is then
available.