Epson EasyMP Network Projection User manual

EasyMP Network Projection Operation Guide

About EasyMP Network Projection
Functions of EasyMP NetworkProjection ..................... 5
VariousScreenTransferFunctions...................................5
Installing the Software ...................................... 6
SoftwareRequirements..........................................6
Installing ....................................................7
Connecting the Computer and Projector
TwoConnectionModes ...................................... 9
QuickConnectionMode ..........................................9
AdvancedConnectionMode.......................................9
PreparingtoConnect...........................................10
ConnectingtoaProjectoronaNetworkandProjecting ....... 11
OperatingtheComputer........................................11
UsingtheConnectionScreen.....................................12
UsingtheToolbar.............................................14
ConnectingtoaProjectoronaDifferentSubnet .............. 16
Specifying Either an IP Address or Projector Name and Performing a Search
(AdvancedConnectionModeOnly).................................16
PerformingaSearchwithaProfile..................................17
MakingaProfile............................................17
SearchingbyspecifyingaProfile.................................18
ManagingaProfile ...........................................19
Various Projection Styles
Projecting Only a PowerPoint Slide Show (Presentation Mode)
........................................................... 22
Using Multi-Screen Display . ................................ 23
ExampleofAdjustingtheVirtualDisplay .............................. 23
ProcedureBeforeUsingtheMulti-screenDisplayFunction.................24
SettingtheVirtualDisplay........................................24
Enablethevirtualdisplaydriver(Windowsonly)......................24
AdjustingtheVirtualDisplay .................................... 25
AllocatingtheImagetobeProjected................................29
ProjectingtheAllocatedImages...................................29
Appendix
Setoptions ................................................ 32
Generalsettingstab............................................32
Adjustperformancetab.........................................33
AudioOutputtab.............................................33
Uninstalling the Software .................................. 35
Connection Limitations . ................................... 36
SupportedResolutions.......................................... 36
DisplayColor................................................ 36
NumberofConnections.........................................36
OtherLimitations.............................................36
WhenUsingWindowsVistaorWindows7 .............................36
Limitations when projecting from Windows Photo Gallery or Windows Live Photo
Gallery ................................................... 36
LimitationsinWindowsAero....................................37
LimitationswhenprojectingfromWindowsMediaCenter................37
Troubleshooting ........................................... 38
Cannotconnecttotheprojectoryouwanttouse........................38
TheprojectorisnotfoundwhenEasyMPNetworkProjectionisstarted........38
Cannot connect in Advanced Connection Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
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
Cannotselectorchangetheconnectionmode........................40
Thescreenisnotprojected.......................................40
The Slide Show cannot be displayed on the desired display when the multi-screen
displayfunctionisbeingexecuted................................40
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Applications are no longer displayed from the computer screen when the multi-
screendisplayfunctionisexecuted................................40
Themousecursorisnotdisplayedonthecomputerscreen. ...............41
Themousepointerflickers. ..................................... 41
When connecting with EasyMP Network Projection the image is not displayed or
theimageisslowtoappear.....................................41
No audio from the projector when connecting with EasyMP Network Projection.
........................................................41
When a connection is made using EasyMP Network Projection, a PowerPoint Slide
Showcannotbestarted........................................42
When a connection has been made using EasyMP Network Projection, the screen
willnotberefreshedwhenusinganOfficeapplication...................42
ErrorMessageList.............................................42
Cannotconnecttotheprojector..................................42
ErrormessagewhenstartingupEasyMPNetworkProjection..............42
Glossary .................................................. 45
GeneralNotes ............................................. 46
AboutNotations..............................................46
GeneralNotice:............................................... 46
Index ..................................................... 47
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About EasyMP Network Projection
This chapter 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
allows you to project data from different computers without changing the
signal cable. Even if the projector is away from the computer, you can still
project data via a network.
a
To connect the projector to the network, you need the Wireless LAN
unit. If the Wireless LAN unit is not supplied with your projector,
please purchase the optional accessory. See the following manual for
details on optional accessories.
sUser's Guide "Optional Accessories and Consumables"
Various Screen Transfer Functions
You can use the following screen transfer functions.
•Multi-screen display
s"Using Multi-Screen Display" p.23
You can use up to four projectors to project a different image from one
computer. This allows you to project data such as a report on a landscape
screen.
•Presentation Mode
s"Projecting Only a PowerPoint Slide Show (Presentation Mode)"
p.22
By using Presentation Mode, you can project only the PowerPoint Slide
Show running on your computer. A black screen is projected when the
Slide Show is not playing. You can start presentations smoothly without
projecting unnecessary images.
•Distribution function
The screen being displayed by a computer can be simultaneously
displayed by up to four projectors on the same network.
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.
For Windows
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
CPU Mobile Pentium III 1.2GHz or faster
Recommended: Pentium M 1.6GHz or faster
Amount of Memory 256MB or more
Recommended: 512MB or more
Hard Disk 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)
For Mac OS
OS 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 10.3.9/10.4.11/10.5.5
CPU PowerPC G3 900MHz or faster
Recommended: CoreDuo 1.83GHz or faster
Amount of Memory 256MB or more
Recommended: 512MB or more
Hard Disk 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 the Software
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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.
a
For EMP NS Connection users
The name of the software 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. Depending on the model, you may not be able to
connect to the projector correctly using EMP NS Connection.
For Windows
a
You need administrator authority to install EasyMP Network
Projection.
a
Turn on your computer.
b
Insert the EPSON Projector Software CD-ROM into the computer.
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.
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.
a
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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Connecting the Computer and Projector
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.
Quick Connection Mode
In Quick Connection Mode, you can connect the projector and the
computer directly using wireless communication. You can easily project
images on the computer without making complex network settings because
a wireless LAN access point is not required.
Advanced Connection Mode
Advanced Connection Mode is an infrastructure connection, and connects
to an existing network system.
In Advanced Connection Mode, you can connect the projector and the
computer via a LAN access point.
Two Connection Modes
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Preparing to Connect
Follow the steps below to connect the computer and the projector via a
network using EasyMP Network Projection.
a
Install EasyMP Network Projection on the computer to be
connected.
s"Installing" p.7
b
Make network settings on the computer and put it into network
connection status.
See the documentation supplied with your the computer, wireless
LAN adapter, or AirMac card for details on network settings.
a
When the computer you are using is normally connected to the
network, you do not need to make network settings on the
computer.
c
For Quick Connection Mode
Install the Wireless LAN unit to the projector (If already installed, go
to step 5).
For Advanced Connection Mode
Enable the wireless LAN adaptor at Port Configurations.
sComputer's documentation
d
Make network settings on the projector and put it into network
connection status.
You can make network settings from the projector's Network menu.
See the following manual for details.
sUser's Guide "Network Menu (EB-1775W/EB-1770W/EB-1760W
Only)"
e
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.
f
Start EasyMP Network Projection on the computer and connect
with the projector.
s"Connecting to a Projector on a Network and Projecting"
p.11
a
If a connection error occurs, a number indicating the type of error is
displayed as follows.
Event ID: 04xx
See the following manual for details on Event ID.
sUser's Guide "About Event ID (EB-1775W/EB-1770W/EB-1760W
Only)"
Two Connection Modes
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Operating the Computer
In the following explanations, unless otherwise noted, Windows screen
shots are used. Similar screens are displayed on Mac OS.
a
Start EasyMP Network Projection.
For Windows
Click Start, select Programs (or All Programs), EPSON Projector,
EasyMP Network Projection, and then click EasyMP Network
Projection V2.XX.
For Mac OS
Double-click EasyMP Network Projection from the Applications
folder.
b
Select Quick Connection Mode or Advanced Connection Mode,
and then click OK.
The projector search results are displayed. To always connect using
the selected 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.
See the following section for details on the connection screen.
s"Using the Connection Screen" p.12
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. See the following section for details on the toolbar.
s"Using the Toolbar" p.14
a
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.
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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 Quick Connection Mode.
When the system starts in Advanced Connection Mode.
AAutomatic search
In Quick Connection Mode, you can search for the projectors based on
the SSID.
In Advanced Connection Mode, you can search for available projectors
on the network system to which the computer is connected.
BManual search
In Quick Connection Mode, you can search for the projector based on
the SSID selected from a list.
In Advanced Connection Mode, you can search for a projector based on
a specified IP address or projector name.
CStatus
The following six icons indicate the status of the detected projectors.
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Standby Available.
Busy Available. 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.
EUpdate list (Quick Connection Mode only)
Updates Status and Signal intensity.
FDisable interrupt connection
Select this to prevent an interrupt connectionby other computers while connected
to the selected projector.
GUse multi-display
Select this when using the Multi-screen display function. When this is selected,
Display layout and Display properties are displayed at the bottom of the screen.
s"Using Multi-Screen Display" p.23
HTroubleshooting
If there is a problem and you cannot have a connection, press this button to open
the EasyMP Network Projection Troubleshooting screen.
IConnect
Connect to the projector you selected from the search results list. When a
connection is made with a projector, a toolbar is displayed.
JSet options
You can set general setting options such as the processing method when starting
EasyMP Network Projection.
s"Set options" p.32
KSave in the profile
Saves the results of a network projector search as a profile.
s"Making a Profile" p.17
LClear list
Deletes all search results.
MSSID (Quick Connection Mode only)
The projector's SSID is displayed.
NSignal intensity (Quick Connection Mode only)
As the Signal intensity increases, so does the number of lit indicators.
OProfile
You can search for a projector on the network using a profile saved using
Save in the profile.
s"Performing a Search with a Profile" p.17
PIP address (Advanced Connection Mode only)
The projector's IP address is displayed.
QDisplay
Select the display number (when Use multi-display is selected).
s"Projecting the Allocated Images" p.29
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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 projector 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. appears under
the icon to indicate 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. A black screen is
projected while stopped.
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.
s"Projecting Only a PowerPoint Slide Show (Presentation Mode)"
p.22
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
Turns the video and audio on or off.
Switch PC source
Changes to images from the port where the signal is
being input.
Switch video source
Changes to images from the video input port.
Screen Preview
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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.
s"Set options" p.32
Movie Sending Mode
Used to immediately play back a movie file. If the projector cannot play
back movies, the message "The connected projectors do not support
Movie Sending." is displayed.
Disconnect
Disconnects the connection to the projector.
Signal intensity (Quick Connection Mode only)
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
The toolbar display is switched as follows. The toolbar display remains
as is until switched again.
Full
Normal
Simple
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You can connect the projector and the computer and project to screens at
remote locations (on different subnets).
In Automatic search, projectors on different subnets are not found because
searches are only performed on the same subnet.
You can use the following methods to connect to a projector on a different
subnet.
•Specify either an IP address or projector name and perform a search.
The IP address can be input directly. Also, provided the projector name
to be connected has been registered on the DNS server, you can perform
a search simply by inputting that projector name.
s"Specifying Either an IP Address or Projector Name and Performing a
Search (Advanced Connection Mode Only)" p.16
•Perform a search based on a profile.
Once you have performed a search for a projector on a different subnet
by specifying either an IP address or a projector name, you can save the
search as a profile with an easy-to-remember name, and then use that
profile whenever you subsequently want to search for a projector on a
different subnet.
s"Performing a Search with a Profile" p.17
a
•If you cannot find a projector, see the following section for the most
likely causes.
s"Troubleshooting" p.38
•When you use Manual search in Quick Connection Mode, you can
specify the SSID. When there are a lot of projectors you can narrow
the search field by using SSID.
Specifying Either an IP Address or Projector Name
and Performing a Search (Advanced Connection
Mode Only)
In the following explanations, unless otherwise noted, Windows screen
shots are used.
Similar screens are displayed on Mac OS.
a
Click Manual search on the EasyMP Network Projection projector
selection screen.
b
Enter the IP address or the projector name for the projector you
want to connect to, and click OK.
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The search results are displayed on the EasyMP Network Projection
projector selection screen.
Provided the target projector has been identified, select that
projector, and then click Connect to establish a connection.
Once you have saved projector information as a profile, you do not
have to specify the relevant details every time you perform a search.
s"Making a Profile" p.17
Performing a Search with a Profile
You can save a search for a frequently used projector as a profile. A profile
is a file containing all of the information pertaining to a given projector,
such as the projector name, its IP address, and SSID. You can specify a
profile to search for a projector instead of specifying relevant details such as
the IP address and projector name. For example, by creating a group of
profiles for each place where a projector is setup and managing them with
folders, the target projector can be found quickly.
This section explains how to create and edit a profile.
Making a Profile
Profiles are made by saving search results.
For details on how to edit a previously saved profile, see the following
section.
s"Managing a Profile" p.19
a
While the projector is displayed on the EasyMP Network Projection
projector selection screen, click Save in the profile.
The Save in the profile screen is displayed.
b
Enter a Profile name, and then click Add.
Projector information is registered in the profile.
If you have previously saved a profile, you are prompted to confirm
whether or not to overwrite. To save a profile with a different name,
select Save as. If you have created a folder for profiles, one of the
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following screens is displayed. After entering the Profile name and
selecting the Save in destination, click Add.
For Windows
For Mac OS
a
For details on how to create a folder for profiles, see the
following section.
s"Managing a Profile" p.19
Searching by specifying a Profile
You can search by specifying the profile you created.
a
Click Profile on the EasyMP Network Projection projector selection
screen.
If no profile is registered, you cannot select Profile.
b
From the menu that is displayed, select the projector you want to
connect to.
The search results are displayed on the EasyMP Network Projection
projector selection screen.
Provided the target projector has been identified, select that
projector, and then click Connect to establish a connection.
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Managing a Profile
You can change the name and the hierarchical structure of the profile.
a
Click Set options on the EasyMP Network Projection main screen.
The Set options screen is displayed.
b
Click Edit profile.
The Edit profile screen is displayed.
c
Edit the contents registered in the profile.
A: Indicates a profile.
B: Indicates a folder.
Profile
Item Function
Profile You can display the registered profile. You can manage
it by creating a folder.
Copy You can copy the profile. The copied profile is saved in
the same folder as the original with the same name.
Delete You can delete the profile and the folder.
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Profile
Item Function
Rename You can display the Rename dialog box to rename the
folder or the profile. You can enter up to 32 characters in
the Rename dialog box.
Create folder You can create a new folder.
Export You can export the profile. Exported profiles can be used
as backup files. You can import them with another
computer.
Import You can load an exported profile.
Information on selected profile
Item Function
Projector name The projector information registered in the profile is
displayed.
SSID or IP ad-
dress
Delete You can delete the information for the selected
projector. When all projector information is deleted, the
profile is also deleted.
d
Click OK.
Saves your edits and closes the Edit profile screen.
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