Epson PowerLite 4650 User manual

EasyMP Network Updater
Operation Guide

Contents
Introduction to EasyMP Network Updater................................................................................................. 5
EasyMP Network Updater Features..................................................................................................... 5
Setting Up EasyMP Network Updater for the First Time .......................................................................... 6
Installing the Application....................................................................................................................... 6
System Requirements..................................................................................................................... 6
Installing EasyMP Network Updater................................................................................................ 8
Selecting Projector Network Settings................................................................................................... 8
Setting Up a Projector to Connect in Advanced Connection Mode (Wired)..................................... 8
Making a Projector List......................................................................................................................... 9
Projector List.................................................................................................................................. 10
Editing a Projector List................................................................................................................... 10
Editing a Projector List Automatically........................................................................................ 10
Editing a Projector List Manually............................................................................................... 13
Updating Firmware.................................................................................................................................... 16
Updating the Firmware....................................................................................................................... 16
Using Additional Functions...................................................................................................................... 20
Managing an Update Schedule.......................................................................................................... 20
Changing an Update Schedule...................................................................................................... 20
Canceling an Update Schedule..................................................................................................... 21
Deleting an Update Schedule........................................................................................................ 22
Managing the Projector List................................................................................................................ 23
Changing the Projector Information............................................................................................... 23
Exporting a Projector List............................................................................................................... 24
Importing a Projector List............................................................................................................... 25
Making Security Settings.................................................................................................................... 26
Setting the Password..................................................................................................................... 26
Restricting the Use of the Application............................................................................................ 27
Solving Problems...................................................................................................................................... 29
Solving Network Connection Problems.............................................................................................. 29
Solutions When You Cannot Find Connected Projectors (Wired).................................................. 29
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Solving Problems When Updating...................................................................................................... 30
Solutions When You Cannot Update Firmware............................................................................. 30
Error Message List............................................................................................................................. 31
Error Messages When Starting EasyMP Network Updater............................................................ 31
Error Messages When Setting Up an Update Schedule................................................................ 32
Error Messages When Editing Projector List................................................................................. 33
Error Status........................................................................................................................................ 34
Screen Summary....................................................................................................................................... 35
EasyMP Network Updater Main Screen............................................................................................. 35
Add Schedule/Change Schedule Screen........................................................................................... 37
Settings Screen.................................................................................................................................. 38
Edit Projector List Screen................................................................................................................... 39
Create new projector (auto registration) screen............................................................................. 41
Create new projector (auto registration)/Create new projector (manual registration)/Edit Projector
screen............................................................................................................................................ 42
Appendix.................................................................................................................................................... 45
Uninstalling the Application................................................................................................................ 45
Uninstalling EasyMP Network Updater (Windows XP/Windows Vista/Windows 7)....................... 45
Uninstalling EasyMP Network Updater (Windows 8)..................................................................... 46
Notices............................................................................................................................................... 46
Copyright Notice............................................................................................................................ 46
About Notations............................................................................................................................. 47
General Notice............................................................................................................................... 47
Copyright Attribution ................................................................................................................. 47
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Introduction to EasyMP Network Updater
See the information here to learn more about EasyMP Network Updater.
EasyMP Network Updater Features
EasyMP Network Updater Features
EasyMP Network Updater is an application that allows you to update firmware for a projector over a
wired LAN. You can also schedule when the firmware updates will take place.
To enhance security, you can prevent unauthorized access to EasyMP Network Updater by locking the
application and applying a security password.
Parent topic: Introduction to EasyMP Network Updater
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Setting Up EasyMP Network Updater for the First Time
Follow the instructions here to prepare to update the firmware.
Installing the Application
Selecting Projector Network Settings
Making a Projector List
Installing the Application
Check the system requirements necessary to run the application, and then install the application.
Note: If the language selected for the installation differs from the language of the operating system being
used, the screens may not be displayed correctly.
System Requirements
Installing EasyMP Network Updater
Parent topic: Setting Up EasyMP Network Updater for the First Time
System Requirements
This application supports the following operating systems, and is compatible with computers that meet
the following system requirements.
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Operating Systems Windows XP Service Pack 3
• 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- and 64-bit)
• Enterprise (32- and 64-bit)
• Professional (32- and 64-bit)
• Home Premium (32- and 64-bit)
• Home Basic (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 Pentium M 1.6 GHz or faster
(Core2Duo 1.2 GHz or faster recommended)
Memory 512 MB or more
(1 GB or more recommended)
Minimum Display Resolution XGA 16 bit color
Parent topic: Installing the Application
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Installing EasyMP Network Updater
Download and install EasyMP Network Updater on your computer.
Note: You need administrator authority to install EasyMP Network Updater.
1. Download the latest version of EasyMP Network Updater from the Epson website.
2. Double-click Setup.exe to start the installer.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions.
Parent topic: Installing the Application
Selecting Projector Network Settings
If the projector you want to update is not connected to your network, select the necessary settings to
connect it to your network. Connect the projector using a wired network system. Firmware cannot be
updated over a wireless LAN.
Setting Up a Projector to Connect in Advanced Connection Mode (Wired)
Parent topic: Setting Up EasyMP Network Updater for the First Time
Setting Up a Projector to Connect in Advanced Connection Mode (Wired)
To connect a projector to a wired LAN, you need to select network settings on the computer and the
projector.
1. Check that DHCP is available under the current network environment.
Note: If DHCP is not available, write down the following values that are available for your projector.
• IP Address
• Subnet Mask
• Gateway Address
2. Connect the computer to the network.
Note: To set up a network connection, see the documentation supplied with your computer or
network adapter.
3. Connect a LAN cable to the projector.
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4. Turn on the projector.
5. Press the Menu button on the remote control or the control panel, select the Network menu, and
then select Network Configuration.
6. Select Wired LAN.
A screen like one of the following is displayed.
7. Select IP settings as necessary.
• DHCP is available: Turn on the DHCP setting.
• DHCP is not available: Turn off the DHCP setting and enter the projector's IP Address, Subnet
Mask, and Gateway Address values.
8. When you have finished making settings, select Setup Complete or Complete, and then follow the
on-screen instructions.
Parent topic: Selecting Projector Network Settings
Making a Projector List
You can make a list of projectors for which you want to update the firmware using EasyMP Network
Updater.
Projector List
Editing a Projector List
Parent topic: Setting Up EasyMP Network Updater for the First Time
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Projector List
The projector list function allows you to create a list of projectors on your network that allow firmware
updates. You can then use this list to update the firmware for each projector.
To create a projector list, you can search for the projectors on your network automatically or manually, or
you can import a list that has been exported from EasyMP Network Updater or EasyMP Monitor.
Parent topic: Making a Projector List
Related tasks
Importing a Projector List
Related topics
Editing a Projector List
Editing a Projector List
You can create and edit a projector list in EasyMP Network Updater using a variety of methods. When
you search for a projector that is located on the same segment as the computer with EasyMP Network
Updater installed, you can use an automatic search. To search for projectors on other segments, enter a
range of IP addresses or perform a manual search.
Note: You can also import a projector list that has been exported from EasyMP Network Updater or
EasyMP Monitor.
Editing a Projector List Automatically
Editing a Projector List Manually
Parent topic: Making a Projector List
Related tasks
Importing a Projector List
Editing a Projector List Automatically
You can create a projector list by searching for projectors on the same segment automatically, as well as
searching for projectors by specifying a range of IP addresses.
1. Start EasyMP Network Updater.
•Windows XP,Windows Vista, and Windows 7: Click Start, select Programs (or All Programs),
EPSON Projector,EasyMP Network Updater, and then click EasyMP Network Updater
Ver.X.XX.
•Windows 8: Navigate to the Start screen and select EasyMP Network Updater Ver.X.XX.
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EasyMP Network Updater starts.
2. Open the Edit menu, and then click Edit Projector List.
The Edit Projector List screen is displayed.
3. Click Automatic search.
The Create new projector (auto registration) screen is displayed.
4. Perform one of the following operations.
• Setting an IP address range: Select Specify an address range and search. Enter an IP address
in Start address and End address, and then click Search.
• Without setting an IP address range: Click Search.
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The application displays a list of network projectors that allow firmware updates using EasyMP
Network Updater. If the projector you want is not displayed in the list, edit the projector list manually.
5. Select the projector that you want to register, and then click Edit.
6. Select the necessary settings for each projector.
1 Enter the name of the projector. This name is displayed in the projector list. You can enter up
to 32 characters.
2 Displays the name that has been registered to the projector.
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3 Displays the projector's IP address.
4 If a password has been set for the projector, enter the password here. If you do not enter the
correct password, you cannot update the projector's firmware, even after registering the
projector. For more information about passwords, see the User's Guide supplied with the
projector.
5 Enter notes about the projector, such as its location, if necessary. Notes entered here are
displayed in Description on the Edit Projector List screen.
7. Click Register.
To register additional projectors, repeat steps 5 to 7.
8. Close the Create new projector (auto registration) screen after you have registered all necessary
projectors.
The registered projectors are displayed on the Edit Projector List screen.
Parent topic: Editing a Projector List
Related tasks
Editing a Projector List Manually
Editing a Projector List Manually
You can create a projector list manually.
1. Start EasyMP Network Updater.
•Windows XP,Windows Vista, and Windows 7: Click Start, select Programs (or All Programs),
EPSON Projector,EasyMP Network Updater, and then click EasyMP Network Updater
Ver.X.XX.
•Windows 8: Navigate to the Start screen and select EasyMP Network Updater Ver.X.XX.
EasyMP Network Updater starts.
2. Open the Edit menu, and then click Edit Projector List.
The Edit Projector List screen is displayed.
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3. Click Manual registration.
The Create new projector (manual registration) screen is displayed.
4. Enter the IP address and click Search.
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5. Select the necessary settings for each projector.
1 Enter the name of the projector. This name is displayed in the projector list. You can enter up
to 32 characters.
2 Displays the name that has been registered to the projector.
3 Displays the IP address that you entered in step 4.
4 If a password has been set for the projector, enter the password here. If you do not enter the
correct password, you cannot update the projector's firmware, even after registering the
projector. For more information about passwords, see the User's Guide supplied with the
projector.
5 Enter notes about the projector, such as its location, if necessary. Notes entered here are
displayed in Description on the Edit Projector List screen.
6. Click Register.
The projector is registered to the projector list.
Parent topic: Editing a Projector List
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Updating Firmware
Follow the instructions here to update your projectors to use the latest firmware.
Updating the Firmware
Updating the Firmware
You can update the firmware right away or schedule a time for the firmware update.
Contact your nearest Epson support center for more information on acquiring your projector firmware.
When you update the firmware, make sure the projector is on or the projector's Standby Mode is set to
Communication On.
Caution: Do not unplug the projector's power cable while updating the firmware. If the projector is
unexpectedly shut down while updating, the firmware may not be written correctly which could cause the
projector to malfunction.
1. Start EasyMP Network Updater.
•Windows XP,Windows Vista, and Windows 7: Click Start, select Programs (or All Programs),
EPSON Projector,EasyMP Network Updater, and then click EasyMP Network Updater
Ver.X.XX.
•Windows 8: Navigate to the Start screen and select EasyMP Network Updater Ver.X.XX.
EasyMP Network Updater starts.
2. Click Add on the main screen.
The Add Schedule screen is displayed.
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3. Click Browse, and then select the firmware file you want to use to update the projectors.
Note: The extension for projector firmware files is .bin. Do not select any other file type.
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4. Click Show.
The firmware information is displayed in File Information, and then a list of the projectors that
support the selected firmware is displayed.
5. Do one of the following.
• Select all projectors: Click Select all.
• Specify the projectors you want to update: Select the projector's checkbox.
6. Select one of the following methods to update the firmware.
• Schedule the update: Select Set the Time to set the date and time you want to perform the
firmware update, and then click Register.
• Update immediately: Clear the Set the Time checkbox, and then click Start Now to start the
firmware update immediately.
The firmware is updated at the date and time you set, and the LED indicator on the projector turns on.
When the firmware update is complete, the projector turns off and it enters standby mode. While
updating, you can check the firmware update status on the EasyMP Network Updater main screen.
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Note:
• If you try to close the application while updating the firmware, a message is displayed asking if you
want to cancel the update. If you select Yes, the update is canceled.
• If you try to close the application when there is a scheduled update standing by, a confirmation
message is displayed. If you choose to close the application, make sure you restart EasyMP Network
Updater before the scheduled update begins. If the application is closed when an update is scheduled
to begin, the update is canceled.
Parent topic: Updating Firmware
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Using Additional Functions
Follow the instructions here to use the additional functions available with EasyMP Network Updater.
Managing an Update Schedule
Managing the Projector List
Making Security Settings
Managing an Update Schedule
You can change, cancel, or delete firmware update schedules that you have registered in EasyMP
Network Updater.
Changing an Update Schedule
Canceling an Update Schedule
Deleting an Update Schedule
Parent topic: Using Additional Functions
Changing an Update Schedule
You can change a schedule that has already been registered.
1. Select the schedule that you want to change on the main screen, and then click Change.
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