Epson EasyMP Network Projection User manual

EasyMP Network Projection Operation Guide

Introduction to EasyMP Network Projection
EasyMPNetworkProjectionFeatures ......................... 5
DisplayOptions ............................................. 6
Multi-ScreenDisplayFunction......................................6
MovieSendingMode............................................6
PresentationMode ............................................. 6
DistributionFunction............................................6
ConnectionModes .......................................... 8
QuickConnectionMode ..........................................8
AdvancedConnectionMode .......................................8
Setting Up EasyMP Network Projection for the First
Time
Installing the Software ..................................... 10
EasyMPNetworkProjectionSystemRequirements.......................10
InstallingEasyMPNetworkProjection(Windows)........................11
InstallingEasyMPNetworkProjection(MacOSX)........................11
Setting Up the Projector .................................... 12
ConnectionMethodsforVariousNetworkEnvironments ................... 12
SettingUpaProjectortoConnectinQuickConnectionMode...............14
Setting Up a Projector to Connect in Advanced Connection Mode (Wireless) . . . . . 14
SettingUpaProjectortoConnectinAdvancedConnectionMode(Wired).......15
Connecting to the Projector and Projecting Images
ConnectionMethods ....................................... 18
Connecting the Projector and a Computer Directly Using Wireless Communication . 18
ConnectingtheProjectorandaComputeroveraNetworkSystem(Wireless).....20
Connecting the Projector and a Computer over a Network System (Wired) . . . . . . . 21
ChangingtheProjectorSearchMethod ...................... 24
SearchMethods..............................................24
SearchingforNetworkProjectorsAutomatically .........................24
Searching for Network Projectors by Specifying an SSID, IP Address, or Projector
Name.....................................................25
SearchingforNetworkProjectorsUsingaProfile........................26
Profile ...................................................26
PerformingaProfileSearch.....................................26
MakingaProfile............................................27
ManagingaProfile ........................................... 28
ControllingtheProjectedDisplay ........................... 31
HidingComputerOperations.....................................31
SwitchingtheInputSource....................................... 31
Finishing Projecting Images . . .............................. 33
Using Additional Functions
ChangingtheComputerProjectionSource ................... 35
Projecting Only a PowerPointSlideShow .................... 36
ProjectingMovies ......................................... 37
SupportedMovieFiles ..........................................37
UsingMovieSendingMode......................................37
Projecting Images Using the Multi-Screen Display Function . . . 40
Multi-ScreenDisplayExamples....................................40
SettingUpMulti-ScreenDisplay ....................................41
EnablingtheVirtualDisplayDriver(Windows)........................41
ArrangingtheMulti-ScreenDisplay(Windows).......................42
ArrangingtheMulti-ScreenDisplay(MacOSX).......................45
ProjectingImagestotheArrangedMulti-ScreenDisplay.................47
Projecting One Computer Screen from Multiple Projectors . . . . 49
Contents
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Solving Problems
Solving Network ConnectionProblems ...................... 51
SolutionsWhenYouCannotConnectUsingQuickConnectionMode..........51
Solutions When You Cannot Connect Using Advanced Connection Mode (Wireless) 52
Solutions When You Cannot Connect Using Advanced Connection Mode (Wired) . . 53
SolvingProblemsDuringProjection ......................... 55
SolutionsWhentheComputerScreenisNotDisplayedProperly.............. 55
SolutionsWhentheScreenisNotProjectedProperly.....................55
SolutionsWhenThereisNoAudio ..................................56
ErrorMessagesList ........................................ 57
ErrorMessageswhenStartingupEasyMPNetworkProjection...............57
ErrorMessageswhenSearchingforandSelectingProjectors................ 58
ErrorMessageswhenProjecting...................................58
EventIDList ............................................... 60
Screen Summary
Select Connection Mode Screen ............................. 62
Search and Connect Screen ................................. 63
Profiles ................................................... 66
Saveintheprofile .............................................66
Editprofile ..................................................66
Setoptions ................................................ 68
Setoptions-Generalsettings.....................................68
Setoptions-Adjustperformance...................................69
Setoptions-AudioOutput.......................................70
Toolbar ................................................... 72
Selecttargetprojector..........................................73
Projectorcontrol ..............................................73
Movie Sending Mode ...................................... 75
Add-Remove Virtual Display . . . . . . .......................... 76
Appendix
Updating and Uninstalling the Software . . ................... 78
GettingtheLatestVersionoftheApplication...........................78
Uninstalling EasyMP Network Projection (Windows XP/Windows Vista/Windows 7) . 78
UninstallingEasyMPNetworkProjection(Windows8) ..................... 78
UninstallingEasyMPNetworkProjection(MacOSX)...................... 79
Supported Resolutions and Colors .......................... 80
SupportedResolutions..........................................80
DisplayColor................................................80
Limitations ................................................ 81
ConnectionLimitations.........................................81
Limitations when Projecting from Windows Photo Gallery or Windows Live Photo
Gallery.....................................................81
LimitationsinWindowsAero......................................81
LimitationswhenProjectingfromWindowsMediaCenter..................82
Notices ................................................... 83
CopyrightNotice..............................................83
AboutNotations..............................................83
GeneralNotice............................................... 83
Contents
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Introduction to EasyMP Network Projection
See the following sections to learn more about EasyMP Network Projection software.
Related Links
•"EasyMP Network Projection Features" p.5
•"Display Options" p.6
•"Connection Modes" p.8

You can use EasyMP Network Projection software to project images from
your computer to the projector over a network. Sharing the projector over a
network allows you to project images from different computers without
having to change cable connections, as well as project images from a remote
location.
Related Links
•"Introduction to EasyMP Network Projection" p.4
EasyMP Network Projection Features
5

You can use a variety of display options for projecting images.
Related Links
•"Introduction to EasyMP Network Projection" p.4
•"Multi-Screen Display Function" p.6
•"Movie Sending Mode" p.6
•"Presentation Mode" p.6
•"Distribution Function" p.6
Multi-Screen Display Function
You can project different images from up to four projectors that are
connected to one computer. This allows you to project complex data, such
as a business report, in an extra-wide landscape format.
Related Links
•"Display Options" p.6
•"Projecting Images Using the Multi-Screen Display Function" p.40
Movie Sending Mode
You can play movies smoothly by sending movie files directly to the
projector.
a
This function is only available for supported models.
Related Links
•"Display Options" p.6
•"Projecting Movies" p.37
Presentation Mode
You can project a PowerPoint slide show from your computer without
displaying any other distracting computer content. While using Presentation
Mode, a black screen is projected when the PowerPoint slide show is not
playing.
Related Links
•"Display Options" p.6
•"Projecting Only a PowerPoint Slide Show" p.36
Distribution Function
You can project the same computer image simultaneously from up to four
projectors connected to the same network.
Display Options
6

a
You cannot connect multiple networked computers to one projector at
the same time.
Related Links
•"Display Options" p.6
•"Projecting One Computer Screen from Multiple Projectors" p.49
Display Options
7

You can use the following methods to connect a computer to a projector
over a network by using EasyMP Network Projection.
Related Links
•"Introduction to EasyMP Network Projection" p.4
•"Quick Connection Mode" p.8
•"Advanced Connection Mode" p.8
Quick Connection Mode
You can connect the projector and the computer directly using wireless
communication. This allows you to project the computer screen without
making any complicated network settings.
Quick Connection Mode is only available when you install the wireless LAN
unit on the projector.
Related Links
•"Connection Modes" p.8
•"Setting Up a Projector to Connect in Quick Connection Mode"
p.14
•"Connecting the Projector and a Computer Directly Using Wireless
Communication" p.18
Advanced Connection Mode
You can connect the projector and the computer using an existing network
system. To use Advanced Connection Mode, you need to connect the
projector to an access point or to a network hub.
Related Links
•"Connection Modes" p.8
•"Setting Up a Projector to Connect in Advanced Connection Mode
(Wireless)" p.14
•"Setting Up a Projector to Connect in Advanced Connection Mode
(Wired)" p.15
•"Connecting the Projector and a Computer over a Network System
(Wireless)" p.20
•"Connecting the Projector and a Computer over a Network System
(Wired)" p.21
Connection Modes
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Setting Up EasyMP Network Projection for the First Time
Follow these instructions before connecting a computer to the projector over a network.
Related Links
•"Installing the Software" p.10
•"Setting Up the Projector" p.12

Install EasyMP Network Projection from the EPSON Projector Software
CD-ROM supplied with your projector.
a
•If the language selected for the installation differs from the language
of the operating system being used, the screens may not be displayed
correctly.
•You can download the latest version of EasyMP Network Projection
from the EPSON Web site.
•If a previous version of EasyMP Network Projection is already
installed on your computer, uninstall it first and then install EasyMP
Network Projection.
Related Links
•"Setting Up EasyMP Network Projection for the First Time" p.9
•"EasyMP Network Projection System Requirements" p.10
•"Installing EasyMP Network Projection (Windows)" p.11
•"Installing EasyMP Network Projection (Mac OS X)" p.11
•"Getting the Latest Version of the Application" p.78
EasyMP Network Projection System Requirements
Your computer must meet the following system requirements to use the
EasyMP Network Projection software.
Requirement Windows Mac
Operating sys-
tem
Windows XP
•Professional (32-bit)
•Home Edition (32-bit)
•Tablet PC Edition (32-bit)
Mac OS X
•10.4.x (32-bit)
•10.5.1 or later (32-bit)
•10.6.x (32- and 64-bit)
•10.7.x (32- and 64-bit)
•10.8.x (64-bit)
(Mac OS X 10.4.11, 10.5.8,
10.6.8, 10.7.3, or 10.8.0 rec-
ommended)
Requirement Windows Mac
Windows Vista
•Ultimate (32-bit)
•Enterprise (32-bit)
•Business (32-bit)
•Home Premium (32-bit)
•Home Basic (32-bit)
Windows 7
•Ultimate (32- and 64-bit)
•Enterprise (32- and 64-bit)
•Professional (32- and 64-bit)
•Home Premium (32- and 64-
bit)
•Home Basic (32-bit)
•Starter (32-bit)
Windows 8
•Windows 8 (32- and 64-bit)
•Windows 8 Pro (32- and 64-
bit)
•Windows 8 Enterprise (32-
and 64-bit)
CPU Mobile Pentium III 1.2 GHz or
faster
(Pentium M 1.6 GHz or faster
recommended)
Power PC G3 900 MHz or
faster
(CoreDuo 1.83 GHz or
faster recommended)
Memory 256 MB or more
(512 MB or more recommended)
Hard disk space 20 MB or more
Display Resolution between 1024 × 768 (XGA) and 1920 × 1200
(WUXGA)
16-bit color or greater (approximately 32,000 display colors)
Installing the Software
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a
•Operation is not guaranteed for Windows XP without any service
packs installed, or Windows XP Service Pack 1.
•Operation is not guaranteed for Mac OS X 10.5.0 because the
Firewall settings are not set correctly when the version is updated.
Related Links
•"Installing the Software" p.10
Installing EasyMP Network Projection (Windows)
Install EasyMP Network Projection on your computer.
a
You need administrator authority to install EasyMP Network
Projection.
a
Turn on your computer.
b
Make sure all running applications are closed.
c
Insert the EPSON Projector Software CD-ROM into the computer.
The installer starts automatically.
d
If the installer does not start automatically, open the CD-ROM
drive from My Computer (or Computer), and then double-click
InstallNavi.exe or EMP_NSCInst.exe.
e
Follow the on-screen instructions to install.
Related Links
•"Installing the Software" p.10
Installing EasyMP Network Projection (Mac OS X)
Install EasyMP Network Projection on your computer.
a
Turn on your computer.
b
Make sure all running applications are closed.
c
Insert the EPSON Projector Software CD-ROM into the computer.
d
Double-click the EMP_NPInstaller.mpkg icon in the EPSON
window.
Installation starts.
e
Follow the on-screen instructions to install.
Related Links
•"Installing the Software" p.10
Installing the Software
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Follow these instructions to select a connection method between a
computer and the projector, and then set up the projector.
Related Links
•"Setting Up EasyMP Network Projection for the First Time" p.9
•"Connection Methods for Various Network Environments" p.12
•"Setting Up a Projector to Connect in Quick Connection Mode"
p.14
•"Setting Up a Projector to Connect in Advanced Connection Mode
(Wireless)" p.14
•"Setting Up a Projector to Connect in Advanced Connection Mode
(Wired)" p.15
Connection Methods for Various Network
Environments
You can choose a connection mode to suit your network environment.
Check how the projector is connected to the network system (wireless or
wired) and the communication path from the computer to the projector.
Depending on your projector, some connection methods may not be
available. See the User's Guide supplied with the projector for more details.
•To connect the projector to the computer directly using wireless
communication:
Use Quick Connection Mode.
Setting Up the Projector
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•To connect the projector to the computer using a wireless network
system:
Use Advanced Connection Mode.
•To connect the projector to the computer using a wired network
system:
Use Advanced Connection Mode.
Related Links
•"Setting Up the Projector" p.12
•"Setting Up a Projector to Connect in Quick Connection Mode"
p.14
•"Setting Up a Projector to Connect in Advanced Connection Mode
(Wireless)" p.14
•"Setting Up a Projector to Connect in Advanced Connection Mode
(Wired)" p.15
Setting Up the Projector
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Setting Up a Projector to Connect in Quick
Connection Mode
To connect a computer directly to the projector using wireless
communication, you need to select network settings on the computer and
the projector.
a
Select the necessary settings to connect your computer to a
wireless LAN. See the documentation supplied with your computer
for more details.
b
Install the wireless LAN unit in the projector, if necessary. See the
User's Guide supplied with the projector for more details.
c
Turn on the projector.
d
Press the Menu button on the remote control or the control panel,
select the Network menu, and select Network Configuration.
e
Select Wireless LAN.
A screen like one of the following is displayed.
f
Select On for Wireless LAN Power.
g
Select Quick for Connection Mode.
h
Select other options as necessary for your network. See the User's
Guide supplied with the projector for more details.
i
Select security settings on the Security menu as necessary for
your network. Check with your network administrator for more
information on making the correct settings.
j
When you have finished making settings, select Setup Complete
or Complete and follow the on-screen instructions to save your
settings and exit the menus.
Related Links
•"Setting Up the Projector" p.12
•"Connecting the Projector and a Computer Directly Using Wireless
Communication" p.18
Setting Up a Projector to Connect in Advanced
Connection Mode (Wireless)
To connect a computer to the projector over a wireless LAN, you need to
select network settings on the computer and the projector.
a
Contact your network administrator and write down the settings
for the access point, such as the SSID and security settings.
b
Connect the computer to the network.
a
To set up a network connection, if necessary, see the
documentation supplied with your computer or network
adapter.
Setting Up the Projector
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c
Install the wireless LAN unit in the projector, if necessary. See the
User's Guide supplied with the projector for more details.
d
Turn on the projector.
e
Press the Menu button on the remote control or the control panel,
select the Network menu, and select Network Configuration.
f
Select Wireless LAN.
A screen like one of the following is displayed.
g
Select On for Wireless LAN Power.
h
Select Advanced for Connection Mode.
i
Select other options as necessary for your network. See the User's
Guide supplied with the projector for more details.
j
Select security settings on the Security menu as necessary for
your network. Check with your network administrator for more
information on making the correct settings.
k
When you have finished making settings, select Setup Complete
or Complete and follow the on-screen instructions to save your
settings and exit the menus.
Related Links
•"Setting Up the Projector" p.12
•"Connecting the Projector and a Computer over a Network System
(Wireless)" p.20
Setting Up a Projector to Connect in Advanced
Connection Mode (Wired)
To connect a computer to the projector using a wired LAN, you need to
select network settings on the computer and the projector.
a
Contact your network administrator and check that DHCP is
available under the current network environment.
a
If DHCP is not available, write down the following values that
are available for your projector.
•IP Address
•Subnet Mask
•Gateway Address
b
Connect the computer to the network.
a
To set up a network connection, if necessary, see the
documentation supplied with your computer or network
adapter.
c
Connect a LAN cable to the projector.
d
Turn on the projector.
Setting Up the Projector
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e
Press the Menu button on the remote control or the control panel,
select the Network menu, and select Network Configuration.
f
Select Wired LAN.
A screen like one of the following is displayed.
g
Select IP settings as necessary.
•DHCP is available: Turn on the DHCP setting.
•DHCP is not available: Turn off DHCP and enter the projector's IP
Address, Subnet Mask, and Gateway Address values as necessary.
h
When you have finished making settings, select Setup Complete
or Complete and follow the on-screen instructions to save your
settings and exit the menus.
Related Links
•"Setting Up the Projector" p.12
•"Connecting the Projector and a Computer over a Network System
(Wired)" p.21
Setting Up the Projector
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Connecting to the Projector and Projecting Images
Follow these instructions to connect the computer and the projector over a network, and to project images from your computer's screen using the projector.
Make sure you have already set up EasyMP Network Projection and selected a connection mode for the projector.
Related Links
•"Connection Methods" p.18
•"Changing the Projector Search Method" p.24
•"Controlling the Projected Display" p.31
•"Finishing Projecting Images" p.33
•"Installing the Software" p.10
•"Setting Up the Projector" p.12

You can select a suitable method to connect the computer and the projector
over a network depending on your network environment.
Related Links
•"Connecting to the Projector and Projecting Images" p.17
•"Connecting the Projector and a Computer Directly Using Wireless
Communication" p.18
•"Connecting the Projector and a Computer over a Network System
(Wireless)" p.20
•"Connecting the Projector and a Computer over a Network System
(Wired)" p.21
Connecting the Projector and a Computer Directly
Using Wireless Communication
When your projector is set up as indicated below, you can connect the
projector and a computer directly using wireless communication to project
the computer's screen.
•The wireless LAN unit is installed in the projector.
•The projector's connection method is set to Quick.
a
•When you connect the projector and a computer directly using
wireless communication, the connection between the computer and
an access point is disconnected.
•Make sure you turn on your computer's wireless communication
function.
a
Press the LAN button on the remote control.
The LAN standby screen is projected.
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b
Start EasyMP Network Projection.
•Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7: Click Start, select
Programs (or All Programs), EPSON Projector, EasyMP Network
Projection, and then click EasyMP Network Projection
Ver.X.XX.
•Windows 8: Select Search on the Charms, and then select EasyMP
Network Projection Ver.X.XX.
•Mac OS X: Double-click EasyMP Network Projection from the
Applications folder.
c
Select Quick Connection Mode, and then click OK.
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The projector search results are displayed.
d
If the projector you want to connect to is not displayed in the
search results, search for it using one of the following methods.
•Automatic Search: Searches for the projector automatically.
•Manual Search: Searches for the projector based on the SSID
selected from a list.
•Profile: Searches for the projector based on a previously saved
profile.
e
Select the projector you want to connect to, and then click
Connect.
When Projector Keyword is set to On from the projector, the
keyword entry screen is displayed.
f
Enter the projector keyword and passphrase.
•Windows XP and Mac OS X: Enter the keyword displayed on the
LAN standby screen, and then click OK.
•Windows Vista, Windows 7, and Windows 8: Enter the keyword
displayed on the LAN standby screen, and then click OK. When
the following dialog box is displayed, enter the passphrase set on
the projector, and then click Connect.
a
If you select Save the passphrase and don't show this dialog
box again, the projector's SSID and passphrase are saved on the
computer and this dialog box is not displayed the next time you
connect. You do not have to enter the passphrase again.
If the projector's passphrase has not been changed from the
default, the following dialog box is displayed. Change the
passphrase from the projector's Network menu.
When a connection is established, the computer screen is projected. The
following EasyMP Network Projection toolbar is displayed on the computer
screen.
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a
When a connection is established, the input source for the projector
automatically switches to the LAN source if no other signal is being
input. If the input source does not automatically switch to the LAN
source, press the LAN button.
Related Links
•"Connection Methods" p.18
•"Setting Up a Projector to Connect in Quick Connection Mode" p.14
•"Searching for Network Projectors Automatically" p.24
•"Searching for Network Projectors by Specifying an SSID, IP Address, or
Projector Name" p.25
•"Performing a Profile Search" p.26
Connecting the Projector and a Computer over a
Network System (Wireless)
When your projector is set up as indicated below, you can connect the
projector to an existing network system and project the computer's screen
over the network.
•The wireless LAN unit is installed in the projector.
•The projector's connection method is set to Advanced.
a
Make sure you connect a computer to the network.
a
Press the LAN button on the remote control.
The LAN standby screen is projected.
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b
Start EasyMP Network Projection.
•Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7: Click Start, select
Programs (or All Programs), EPSON Projector, EasyMP Network
Projection, and then click EasyMP Network Projection
Ver.X.XX.
•Windows 8: Select Search on the Charms, and then select EasyMP
Network Projection Ver.X.XX.
•Mac OS X: Double-click EasyMP Network Projection from the
Applications folder.
c
Select Advanced Connection Mode, and then click OK.
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