Epson EasyMP Multi PC Projection User manual

EasyMP Multi PC Projection Operation Guide

About EasyMP Multi PC Projection
Meeting Styles Proposed by EasyMPMultiPCProjection ....... 5
HoldingMeetingsUsingMultipleImages.............................. 5
HoldingRemoteMeetingsOveraNetwork.............................5
Installing the Software ...................................... 6
SoftwareRequirements ..........................................6
Installing....................................................6
Operation Summary
Operating Procedures ....................................... 9
Preparations Before Starting a Meeting
PreparingtoConnect ...................................... 14
PreparingYourProjector........................................14
PreparingYourComputer ........................................14
Connecting to the Projectors ............................... 15
StartingEasyMPMultiPCProjection .................................15
UsingtheSearchScreen ......................................... 16
SearchingforandConnectingtotheProjectors .........................17
Automaticsearch...........................................17
Manualsearch..............................................18
Profilesearch..............................................18
ConnectingtoMultipleProjectors(Mirroring)..........................19
ConnectingtoProjectorsonaDifferentNetwork........................20
Operations During a Meeting
ProjectScreens ............................................ 22
UsingtheProjectionControlScreen................................. 22
ChangingtheNumberofProjectedScreens...........................23
ChangingthePresenter.........................................23
OutputtingAudiofromtheProjector ................................24
EndingtheMeeting ........................................ 25
Holding Frequent Meetings with Ease
SavingProjectorInformation ............................... 27
CreatingaShortcut ............................................27
RegisteringaProfile ............................................27
SharingaProfile .............................................. 28
Exportingtheprofileyouwanttoshare............................28
Importingthesharedprofile ....................................28
Troubleshooting
Limitations ................................................ 30
SupportedResolutions ..........................................30
DisplayColor................................................30
NumberofConnections .........................................30
OtherLimitations.............................................30
WhenUsingWindowsVista/Windows7..............................30
Limitations when projecting from Windows Photo Gallery or Windows Live Photo
Gallery................................................... 31
LimitationsinWindowsAero....................................31
OtherLimitations...........................................31
SolvingProblems .......................................... 32
Cannotconnecttotheprojectoryouwanttouse........................32
CannotconnecttheprojectorandthecomputerviawirelessLAN...........32
CannotconnecttheprojectorandthecomputerviawiredLAN.............32
Cannotconnecttheprojectorandthecomputerviathenetwork...........33
Cannotselecttheprojector.....................................34
Thescreenisnotprojected. ......................................34
Contents
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The movie image and audio are not displayed, the image is slow to appear, or
either the video or audio stop when projecting using EasyMP Multi PC Projection.
........................................................ 34
Themousepointerisflickering. ..................................35
No audio from the projector when connecting with EasyMP Multi PC Projection.
........................................................ 35
When a connection is made using EasyMP Multi PC Projection, a PowerPoint Slide
Showcannotbestarted........................................35
When a connection has been made using EasyMP Multi PC Projection, the screen
willnotberefreshedwhenusinganOfficeapplication...................35
Error Message List ......................................... 36
ErrorMessageswhenStartingupEasyMPMultiPCProjection...............36
ErrorMessageswhenSearchingforandSelectingProjectors................ 37
ErrorMessageswhenProjecting ...................................37
ErrorMessagewhenOperatingaProfile.............................. 38
Appendix
SetOptions ............................................... 40
UserSettingsTab.............................................41
GeneralSettingsTab...........................................41
AdjustPerformanceTab ......................................... 42
AudioOutputTab.............................................43
Uninstalling the Software .................................. 44
Uninstalling.................................................44
GeneralNotes ............................................. 45
AboutNotations..............................................45
RegardingScreenShots .........................................45
GeneralNotice...............................................45
Index ..................................................... 46
Contents
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About EasyMP Multi PC Projection
This chapter introduces the meeting styles you can use with EasyMP Multi PC Projection, and explains how to install the software.

By using EasyMP Multi PC Projection, you can use the projectors to hold
interactive meetings.
You can connect up to 32 computers to one projector via a network. You
can then select up to four of these connected computers and project their
screens.
Holding Meetings Using Multiple Images
s"Project Screens" p.22
Compare data using up to four screens
You can compare and analyze data by simultaneously projecting screens
from multiple computers connected to the network.
Smoothly change presenters using drag and drop
When connected to the same projector, anyone can change the screen being
projected by simply dragging and dropping one of the connected user icons
into the projection area. Making these changes allows presenters to clearly
express their opinions along with the images.
Share notes in a presentation
You can project the presentation on part of the screen and your notes on
another part of the screen, allowing the meeting participants to fully grasp
the contents.
Holding Remote Meetings Over a Network
s"Connecting to Projectors on a Different Network" p.20
Project the same screen in different places
Projectors on the network in remote locations can project the same image.
A maximum of four projectors can project the same screen.
Meeting Styles Proposed by EasyMP Multi PC Projection
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You can find EasyMP Multi PC Projection on the EPSON Projector
Software CD-ROM. Install the software on the computer you are using.
Software Requirements
EasyMP Multi PC Projection runs on computers that meet the following
requirements.
For Windows
OS Windows XP
*
Professional 32-bit
Home Edition 32-bit
Tablet PC Edition 32-bit
Windows Vista Ultimate 32-bit
Enterprise 32-bit
Business 32-bit
Home Premium 32-bit
Home Basic 32-bit
Windows 7 Ultimate 32/64-bit
Enterprise 32/64-bit
Professional 32/64-bit
Home Premium 32/64-bit
Home Basic 32-bit
Starter 32-bit
CPU Mobile Pentium III 1.2 GHz or faster
Recommended: Pentium M 1.6 GHz or faster
Amount of Memory 256 MB or more
Recommended: 512 MB or more
Hard Disk Space 20 MB or more
Display Resolutions greater than XGA (1024x768), or less than
WUXGA (1920x1200)
Display color: 16-bit color (display color approx. 32,000
colors) or more
*Except for Windows XP without any service packs installed, and Windows XP
Service Pack 1.
For Mac OS X
OS Mac OS X 10.4.x 32-bit
Mac OS X 10.5.1 or later
*
32-bit
Mac OS X 10.6.x 32/64-bit
Mac OS X 10.7.x 32/64-bit
CPU PowerPC G3 900 MHz or faster
Recommended: Core Duo 1.83 GHz or faster
Amount of Memory 256 MB or more
Recommended: 512 MB or more
Hard Disk Space 20 MB or more
Display Resolutions greater than XGA (1024x768), or less
than WUXGA (1920x1200)
Display color: 16-bit color (display color approx.
32,000 colors)
*Operation is not guaranteed in Mac OS X 10.5.0 because the Firewall settings are
not set correctly when the version is updated.
Installing
Make sure you check the following points before starting installation.
•Close all running applications before starting installation.
•When the language selected for the installation varies from that of the
OS being used, the screens may not be displayed correctly.
Installing the Software
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For Windows
a
You need administrator authority to install EasyMP Multi PC
Projection.
a
Turn on your computer.
b
Insert the EPSON Projector Software CD-ROM into your computer.
c
The installer starts automatically.
a
If the installer does not start automatically, open the CD-ROM
drive from My Computer (or Computer), and then double-
click InstallNavi.
d
Follow the on-screen instructions to install.
For Mac OS X
a
Turn on your computer.
b
Insert the EPSON Projector Software CD-ROM into your computer.
c
Double-click the Install Navi icon in the EPSON window.
d
Follow the on-screen instructions to install.
a
You can download the latest version of EasyMP Multi PC Projection
from the following Web site.
http://www.epson.com/
Installing the Software
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Operation Summary
This chapter explains the basic procedures for using EasyMP Multi PC Projection in a meeting.

a
Install EasyMP Multi PC Projection.
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Follow the on-screen instructions to install.
b
Start EasyMP Multi PC Projection.
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For Windows
Start - Program (or All Programs) - EPSON Projector - EasyMP Multi PC Projection
- EasyMP Multi PC Projection Ver. x.xx
For Mac OS X
Applications - EasyMP Multi PC Projection - EasyMP Multi PC Projection
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c
Connect to the projectors.
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Select Automatic search to search for the projectors.
Select the projectors you want to connect to, and then click Join.
a
•You can search for the projectors using three different methods; Automatic search, Manual search, and Profile. See the following for more details on
each search method.
s"Using the Search Screen" p.16
•Once you have created a shortcut for the projectors you searched for, you can start EasyMP Multi PC Projection by double-clicking the shortcut.
The projectors saved in the shortcut file is automatically searched for when starting from the shortcut.
s"Creating a Shortcut" p.27
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d
Project screens.
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On the projection control screen, the projection area is divided into four panels. You can change the number of available panels and change which
computer's screens are projected.
A
B
D
C
The computer's screen for the first user to connect is projected in the top left panel. Users who connect later can project by dragging and dropping the
user's icons into the available (white) panels.
AChanging the number of projected screens
: Project one screen at full screen.
: Divide the projected screen in two.
: Divide the projected screen in four.
CProjecting the computer's screen
Drag and drop the user's icon to a white panel. Your
icon is always displayed on the left. You can project
your own screen as well as the screens for other
participants.
BOperating your screen's status
: Project the computer's screen as it is.
: Stop projecting.
: Pause the computer's screen currently being displayed. The projected
screen does not change, even if you make changes on the computer's screen.
DChanging the projection position
Drag and drop the user's icon to change the projection
position.
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e
End the meeting.
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Select Leave or End Session from the Tool menu to stop projecting.
When you select Leave or End Session, you are returned to the search screen.
a
Leave
The connection between your computer and the projectors is cut.
End Session
The connection between all computers and projectors participating in the session is cut.
Operating Procedures
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Preparations Before Starting a Meeting
This chapter explains the settings you need to make before starting a meeting.

Preparing Your Projector
Follow the steps below to put the projector into connection standby status.
When connecting via wired LAN, check that the projector is connected to
the network with a commercially available network cable. When connecting
via wireless LAN, install the wireless LAN unit in the projector.
a
Turn on your projector.
b
Make the projector's network settings.
When connecting the computer to the projector via wireless LAN,
connect using the Advanced connection mode. You cannot connect
using the Quick connection mode.
See the following manual for more details on network settings.
sUser's Guide
c
Change the projector's input source to LAN.
The LAN standby screen is displayed.
Preparing Your Computer
Follow the steps below to connect the computer to the projectors and start
projecting.
a
Install EasyMP Multi PC Projection on the computer.
s"Installing the Software" p.6
b
Make the computer's network settings, and connect the computer
to the network.
sComputer's documentation
a
When the computer you are using is already connected to the
network, you do not need to make network settings on the
computer.
c
Start EasyMP Multi PC Projection.
s"Starting EasyMP Multi PC Projection" p.15
Preparing to Connect
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This section explains how to search for and connect to the projectors on
the network.
Starting EasyMP Multi PC Projection
Start EasyMP Multi PC Projection using one of the following methods.
For Windows
a
Click Start - Program (or All Programs).
b
Select EPSON Projector, and then EasyMP Multi PC Projection.
c
Click EasyMP Multi PC Projection Ver x.xx.
EasyMP Multi PC Projection starts, and the search screen is
displayed.
For Mac OS X
a
Open the Applications folder, and then double-click the EasyMP
Multi PC Projection folder.
b
Double-click EasyMP Multi PC Projection.
EasyMP Multi PC Projection starts, and the search screen is
displayed.
When starting from a shortcut
When you have created a shortcut, double-click the shortcut file (.pme) to
start EasyMP Multi PC Projection.
See the following for more details on creating a shortcut.
s"Creating a Shortcut" p.27
Connecting to the Projectors
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Using the Search Screen
When you start EasyMP Multi PC Projection, the following search screen is
displayed.
A
C
G
F
J
I
K
L
B
E
H
D
AAutomatic search
Searches for the projectors on the network to which the computer is connected.
s"Automatic search" p.17
BManual search
Searches for the projectors on the network by specifying the projector's IP
address or projector name.
s"Manual search" p.18
CProfile
Searches for the projectors on the network by using the projector information
saved previously.
s"Profile search" p.18
DProfile list
Displays the registered profiles (projector information).
When you double-click the profile, the projectors registered in the profile is
searched for on the network.
s"Profile search" p.18
ESet options
Displays the Set options screen.
s"Set Options" p.40
FJoin
Connects to the selected projectors.
GList of Connected Projectors
Displays information on the projectors selected from the Projector List. Even if
the search mode is changed, the content of the List of Connected Projectors
remains the same.
HRegister
Registers the projectors from the List of Connected Projectors to a profile.
s"Registering a Profile" p.27
IClear list
Clears information displayed in the Projector List and the List of Connected
Projectors.
JProjector List
Displays a list of the projectors found on the network. You can then select
projectors to connect.
The search results for each search mode (Automatic search, Manual search, and
Profile) are displayed in separate lists.
The status of each projector is indicated by an icon.
Standby Available. You can connect to the projector.
Busy Available. Although other computers are
connected to the projector, you can also connect
at the same time.
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Mirroring... Available. You can connect to a group of
multiple projectors projecting the same image
(mirroring).
s"Connecting to Multiple Projectors
(Mirroring)" p.19
Currently in
use by another
application
Not available. The projector is displaying the
network configuration screen, or the projector is
being used by other projector software.
Searching Not available. A Manual search or Profile search
is already being used to search for the projector.
Not found. Not available. The specified projector could not
be found using Manual search or Profile search.
Unsupported
Projectors
Not available. The projector is not compatible
with EasyMP Multi PC Projection.
KRefresh
Updates information in the Projector List.
LManual search box
When using Manual search, enter the projector's IP address or the projector
name.
Click the Search button to search for the specified projector.
Searching for and Connecting to the Projectors
You can search for projectors on the network using one of the following
methods.
Automatic search
a
Start EasyMP Multi PC Projection.
s"Starting EasyMP Multi PC Projection" p.15
b
Click Automatic search.
The EasyMP Multi PC Projection searches for projectors on the
network.
When you click Refresh, the latest information is displayed.
c
Select the projectors you want to connect to from the list
displayed, and then click Join.
The projection control screen is displayed.
s"Using the Projection Control Screen" p.22
a
When a projector keyword has been set, the keyword entry
screen is displayed when you connect to the projector. Enter the
keyword, and then click OK.
The projector keyword is displayed on the LAN standby screen.
If a user is already connected, check the keyword with the
connected user.
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Manual search
a
Start EasyMP Multi PC Projection.
s"Starting EasyMP Multi PC Projection" p.15
b
Click Manual search.
c
Enter the IP address or the projector name for the projector you
want to connect to, and then click Search.
The EasyMP Multi PC Projection searches for the specified projector
on the network.
d
Select the projectors you want to connect to from the list
displayed, and then click Join.
The projection control screen is displayed.
s"Using the Projection Control Screen" p.22
a
When a projector keyword has been set, the keyword entry
screen is displayed when you connect to the projector. Enter the
keyword, and then click OK.
The projector keyword is displayed on the LAN standby screen.
If a user is already connected, check the keyword with the
connected user.
Profile search
a
Start EasyMP Multi PC Projection.
s"Starting EasyMP Multi PC Projection" p.15
b
Click Profile.
c
From the Profile list, double-click the folder or the projector icon
for the profile you want to use.
The EasyMP Multi PC Projection searches for the specified projector
on the network.
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d
Select the projectors you want to connect to from the list
displayed, and then click Join.
The projection control screen is displayed.
s"Using the Projection Control Screen" p.22
a
When a projector keyword has been set, the keyword entry
screen is displayed when you connect to the projector. Enter the
keyword, and then click OK.
The projector keyword is displayed on the LAN standby screen.
If a user is already connected, check the keyword with the
connected user.
Connecting to Multiple Projectors (Mirroring)
Connecting to multiple projectors and projecting the same image is known
as mirroring. You can perform mirroring with up to four projectors.
a
You cannot perform mirroring with projectors that are not compatible
with EasyMP Multi PC Projection.
a
Start EasyMP Multi PC Projection, and search for the projectors.
s"Searching for and Connecting to the Projectors" p.17
b
Select up to four projectors that you want to connect to from the
list displayed, and then click Join.
The projection control screen is displayed.
a
•When forming a projector mirroring group
If you select one projector from a group, all of the projectors
in that group are selected.
When you select a projector in a mirroring group, you can
only select projectors in that group.
•When other participants are already connected to the
projector
You can only select the same combination of projectors as the
user who connected before you. You cannot connect to
projectors that are not included in the combination.
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Connecting to Projectors on a Different Network
By connecting the projectors to a computer, you can project the computer's
screen at remote locations (on different subnets).
In Automatic search, projectors on different subnets are not found because
searches are only performed in the same subnet.
You can connect to projectors on a different subnet using one of the
following methods.
•Specify either an IP address or projector name and perform a search.
s"Manual search" p.18
•Perform a search based on a profile.
s"Profile search" p.18
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