Epson EasyMP Network Projection User manual

EasyMP Network Projection Operation Guide

Before Use
Functions of EasyMP NetworkProjection ..................... 5
SharingtheProjector............................................5
VariousScreenTransferFunctions ...................................5
Installing the Software ...................................... 6
SoftwareRequirements ..........................................6
Installing....................................................6
EasyMP Network Projection Summary
TwoConnectionModes ...................................... 9
AdvancedConnectionMode.......................................9
Quick Connection Mode (Only when the optional Wireless LAN unit is installed)
...........................................................9
StepsforConnecting............................................9
PreparingtoConnect ...................................... 11
ConnectingtoaProjectoronaNetworkandProjecting ....... 12
OperatingtheProjector.........................................12
OperatingtheComputer........................................12
UsingtheConnectionScreen.....................................13
UsingtheToolbar.............................................15
Functions and Settings for EasyMP Network Projection
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
ConnectingtoaProjectoronaDifferentSubnet .............. 29
Specifying Either an IP Address or Projector Name and Performing a Search
(AdvancedConnectionModeOnly)................................. 29
PerformingaSearchwithaProfile ..................................30
MakingaProfile............................................30
SearchingbyspecifyingaProfile .................................31
ManagingaProfile........................................... 32
UsingSetoptions .......................................... 34
SettingEachItem............................................. 34
Generalsettingstab..........................................34
Adjustperformancetab.......................................35
AudioOutputtab ........................................... 35
Appendix
Connection Limitations . ................................... 37
SupportedResolutions..........................................37
DisplayColor................................................ 37
NumberofConnections .........................................37
Others.....................................................37
WhenUsingWindowsVistaorWindows7............................. 37
LimitationswhenprojectingfromWindowsPhotoGallery................ 37
LimitationsinWindowsAero....................................38
LimitationswhenprojectingfromWindowsMediaCenter................38
Troubleshooting ........................................... 39
ProblemsConcerningNetworkFunctions.............................40
Cannotconnecttotheprojector..................................40
When a connection is made using EasyMP Network Projection, the projected
image remains as it is, and a connection cannot be made from another computer.
........................................................40
TheprojectorisnotfoundwhenEasyMPNetworkProjectionisstarted........40
CannotconnectinAdvancedConnectionModeorWiredLANconnection.....41
Contents
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The Slide Show cannot be displayed on the desired display when the multi-screen
displayfunctionisbeingexecuted................................42
Applications are no longer displayed from the computer screen when the multi-
screendisplayfunctionisexecuted................................42
Themousecursorisnotdisplayedonthecomputerscreen. ...............42
When connecting with EasyMP Network Projection the image is not displayed or
theimageisslowtoappear.....................................42
When a connection is made using EasyMP Network Projection, a PowerPoint Slide
Showcannotbestarted........................................43
When a connection has been made using EasyMP Network Projection, the screen
willnotberefreshedwhenusinganOfficeapplication...................43
ErrormessagewhenstartingupEasyMPNetworkProjection..............43
Network settings are not restored after cutting the connection to the computer
withEasyMPNetworkProjection..................................45
Glossary .................................................. 46
GeneralNotes ............................................. 47
AboutNotations ..............................................47
GeneralNotice:............................................... 47
Index ..................................................... 48
Contents
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Before Use
This guide describes useful functions for EasyMP Network Projection and how to install the software.

You can use EasyMP Network Projection to project your computer screen
from the projector via a network. Sharing the projector over the network
and using various screen transfer functions allow you to hold effective
meetings and presentations.
Sharing the Projector
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
You can use the following screen transfer functions.
•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
and so on as one continuous image.
•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 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 EasyMP Network Projection is
installed on all of the computers, the presenters can take turns and project
their own images without changing cables.
Functions of EasyMP Network Projection
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You can find EasyMP Network Projection on the EPSON Projector
Software CD-ROM. Install the software on the computer you are using.
Software Requirements
EasyMP Network Projection runs on computers that meet the following
requirements.
OS Windows 2000 Service Pack 4
The following 32 bit OS versions:
Windows XP
Windows XP Service Pack 1 or later
Windows Vista
Windows Vista Service Pack 1 or later
Windows 7
The following 64 bit OS versions:
Windows 7
Mac OS X 10.3.x
Mac OS X 10.4.x
Mac OS X 10.5.1 or later
*
Mac OS X 10.6.x
Recommended: Mac OS X 10.3.9/10.4.11/10.5.8
CPU Mobile Pentium III 1.2GHz or faster
Power PC G3 900MHz or faster
Recommended: Pentium M 1.6GHz or faster
CoreDuo 1.83GHz or faster
Amount of Memory 256MB or more
Recommended: 512MB or more
Hard Disk
Free Space
20MB or more
Display Resolution of no less than XGA (1024x768) and
no higher than UXGA (1600x1200)
Display color of 16-bit color or greater (approx.
32000 display 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.
•When using a computer running any of the following operating systems,
you must have administrator authority to install EasyMP Network
Projection.
•Windows 2000 •Windows XP
•Windows Vista •Windows 7
•Make sure that you 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.
•You can download the latest version of EasyMP Network Projection
from the following Web site.
http://www.epson.com/
Installing the Software
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q
For EMP NS Connection users
The EMP NS Connection name has changed.
Before change: EMP NS Connection
After change: EasyMP Network Projection
When using the same function as EMP NS Connection on the
projector, install EasyMP Network Projection after uninstalling EMP
NS Connection. You cannot connect to the projector correctly using
EMP NS Connection.
Procedure
For Windows
A Turn on your computer.
B Insert the EPSON Projector Software CD-ROM into the
computer.
The installer starts automatically.
q
If the installer does not start automatically, double-click the CD-ROM
drive from My Computer (or Computer).
C Follow the on-screen instructions to install.
For Mac OS
A Turn on your computer.
B Insert the EPSON Projector Software CD-ROM into the
computer.
C Double-click the "EMP_NPInstaller.mpkg" icon in the EPSON
window.
Installation starts.
D
Follow the on-screen instructions to install.
q
Uninstalling
For Windows
Select Start - Settings - Control Panel - Add-Remove Programs or
Add or Remove Programs and then remove EasyMP Network
Projection.
For Mac OS
Double-click "EasyMP Network Projection Uninstaller.app" from the
EasyMP Network Projection folder to uninstall EasyMP Network
Projection.
Installing the Software
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EasyMP Network Projection Summary
This chapter 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.

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.
Quick Connection Mode (Only when the optional
Wireless LAN unit is installed)
Quick Connection Mode is only available 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
even connect if the projector and the computer are at remote locations.
Steps for Connecting
Use the following steps to connect the computer to the projector and
project in 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. sp.11
3. For Quick Connection Mode: Install the optional Wireless LAN unit in
the projector (if already installed, go to step 5).
For Advanced Connection Mode: Enable the Wired LAN or Wireless
LAN adapter in "Port Configurations". sComputer's documentation
Two Connection Modes
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4. Make network settings on the projector and put it into network
connection status. sUser's Guide "Network Menu"
5. Start EasyMP Network Projection on the computer and connect with the
projector. sp.12
*When the computer you are using is normally connected to the network, you
do not need to make network settings on the computer.
Two Connection Modes
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Use the following procedure to set up the computer for connection.
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 on the taskbar, you cannot connect to the
projector.
For Mac OS
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 LAN standby screen is displayed.
If there is no signal for the current input source, it automatically
switches to the LAN source. If it does not automatically switch to the
LAN source, press the [LAN] button.
Operating the Computer
In the following explanations, unless otherwise noted, Windows screen
shots are used. The similar screens are also displayed in Mac OS.
Procedure
A
Start EasyMP Network Projection.
For Windows
Select Start - Programs (or All Programs) - EPSON Projector -
EasyMP Network Projection - EasyMP Network Projection
V2.XX.
For Mac OS
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 Select "Quick Connection Mode" (only available when the
optional Wireless LAN unit is installed) or "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, and 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.13
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 the toolbar, see "Using the Toolbar". sp.15
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.
If a connection is made while Disable interrupt connection is set, the
connection is not switched to another computer.
Using the Connection Screen
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.
Connecting to a Projector on a Network and Projecting
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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 to which the computer is connected.
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 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
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.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
connection is made with a projector, a toolbar is displayed.
ISet options
You can make general setting options such as the processing method when
starting up EasyMP Network Projection. For details, see Set options. sp.34
JSave in the profile
Saves the results of a network projector search as a Profile. sp.30
Connecting to a Projector on a Network and Projecting
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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.26
NProfile
You can search for a projector on the network using a Profile saved
using Save in the profile. sp.30
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 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 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
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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. The audio is
not paused.
Presentation Mode
Each time this is clicked,Presentation Mode switches between 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
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 Computer1,
Computer2, USB Display, USB, and LAN each time
you click.
Switch video source
The Source alternates between S-Video and Video
each time you click. S-Video 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
each display to enlarge each Screen Preview to full-screen.
Set options
Transmission performance during the transfer of computer images can
be adjusted. sp.34
Movie Sending Mode
Not enabled on this projector. The message "The connected projectors
do not support Movie Sending." 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
Connecting to a Projector on a Network and Projecting
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Functions and Settings for EasyMP Network Projection
This chapter explains the functions that may be useful in a meeting or presentation, such as the Multi-Screen Display which allows you to send images to
multiple projectors from a single computer.

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 Mac OS.
Procedure
A If necessary, select another projector to be controlled.
sp.15
B Click the button on the toolbar.
Presentation Mode begins.
C
In Presentation Mode, click the button again to exit
Presentation Mode.
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 display
g drivers can be set in the computer, and each image can be projected by the projector. Furthermore, this function
cannot be used in Windows Vista and Windows 7 because it is not compatible.
For Mac OS, an external monitor needs to be connected to the computer to enable this function. While the following explanation refers to virtual display, for
Mac OS the operation relates to the screens displayed on the physically connected monitor.
Using Multi-Screen Display
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