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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