Projector Operation Guide
Contents 2 Introduction EasyMP Network Projection Useful Functions Making Effective Use of Your Projector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Projecting Only a PowerPoint Slide Show (Presentation Mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Various Screen Transfers by Network Connection (EasyMP Network Projection). . . Monitor, Configure, and Control the Projector from a Remote Location. . . . . . . . .
Contents 3 Using a Computer to Set Up, Monitor and Control Projectors Appendix Connection Limitations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Changing Settings Using a Web Browser (Web Control). . . . . . . . 39 Displaying Web Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Entering the IP address of the projector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Projector Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Introduction This chapter provides information on functions that allow you to use your projector more effectively.
Making Effective Use of Your Projector This projector is equipped with many useful functions to improve usability. As well as a computer cable, you can connect using various other interfaces such as a USB cable, a USB storage device, or a LAN connection. This allows for a wide range of image input sources depending on your usage environment. Various Screen Transfers by Network Connection (EasyMP Network Projection) You can hold efficient meetings and presentations by connecting the projector to a network.
Making Effective Use of Your Projector Connect a USB Cable to Your Computer and Project Images from the Computer Screen (USB Display) By simply using the supplied USB cable to connect to a Windows computer, you can project images from the computer.
Installing the Software You can find the software for using the projector effectively on the supplied "EPSON Projector Software for Meeting & Monitoring" CD-ROM. Install the software on the computer you are using. The Slideshow and USB Display functions are already built-in to the projector. They can be used as they are without being installed from the CD-ROM. Software Supplied 7 • When you using the following OS, you must have administrator authority to install EasyMP Monitor.
Installing the Software Procedure For Windows A Turn on your computer. B Insert the "EPSON Projector Software for Meeting & Monitoring" CD-ROM into the computer. The installer starts automatically. C Click "Easy Install". To select software and install it individually, select Custom Install. To change the language in which the software is displayed, click Language. D Check the applications to be installed, and then click "Install". E When the License Agreement screen is displayed, click "Yes".
Connecting with EasyMP Network Projection This section 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.
EasyMP Network Projection Summary Main Functions of the EasyMP Network Projection 10 • 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. You can make meetings and presentations by using the following convenient functions. • Multi-screen display s p.
EasyMP Network Projection Summary 2.* Make network settings on the computer and put it into network connection status. s p.12 3. Enable the Wired LAN adapter in "Port Configurations". s Computer's documentation 4. Make network settings on the projector and put it into network connection status. s User's Guide "Network Menu (for EB-1920W/ 1910/1830)" 5. Start EasyMP Network Projection on the computer and connect with the projector. s p.
Preparing to Connect Use the following procedure to prepare the computer and the projector for connection. Preparing the Computer 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.
Connecting to a Projector on a Network and Projecting 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. 13 Procedure A Start EasyMP Network Projection. For Windows Select Start - Programs (or All Programs) - EPSON Projector EasyMP Network Projection.
Connecting to a Projector on a Network and Projecting 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 using the toolbar, see "Using the Toolbar".s p.16 q 14 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.
Connecting to a Projector on a Network and Projecting 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 Cannot be selected. Disable interrupt interrupt con- connection is set on another computer which is already connected. nection) The projector's Configuration Menu is Currently in use by another open.
Connecting to a Projector on a Network and Projecting 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. 16 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 A/V Mute.
Connecting to a Projector on a Network and Projecting 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. 17 The toolbar display is switched as follows. The toolbar display remains as is until switched again. Full Screen Preview Displays the multi-screen preview screen. Click to display a preview with the settings you have made. Normal Click the displays to enlarge each Screen Preview to full-screen.
EasyMP Network Projection Useful Functions This chapter explains those functions that may be useful in a meeting or presentation, such as the function which allows you to send images to multiple projectors from a single computer (Multi-Screen Display).
Projecting Only a PowerPoint Slide Show (Presentation Mode) 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 Macintosh. Procedure A If necessary, select another projector to be controlled. s p.16 B Click the button on the toolbar.
Using Multi-Screen Display 20 Multi-screen display mode allows you to project different images from multiple projectors that are connected to a single computer. With Windows, multiple virtual displaysgdrivers can be set in the computer, and each image can be projected by the projector. This function is not available with Windows Vista due to restrictions in the Windows Vista specifications. For Macintosh, an external monitor must be connected to the computer to enable the function.
Using Multi-Screen Display Example of Adjusting the Virtual Display 21 Arrangement example 2 By arranging the virtual displayg allocation, you can project only the image that you want to show or project different images from left to right in a presentation.
Using Multi-Screen Display 2. Allocating the image to be projected s p.26 Open the file to be projected, and then move the screen to the virtual display according to the actual projection arrangement. 3. Projecting the allocated images s p.26 Allocate a virtual display number to a projector that is connected through the network, and then start projection. 22 Any one of the displays can be selected. C Click "OK".
Using Multi-Screen Display 23 The Display Properties screen is displayed. D Click the "Settings" tab. Display layout and Display properties are added at the bottom of the screen. C Click "Display properties".
Using Multi-Screen Display 24 E Drag the displayed monitor icon and place it where desired. 1 3 Here, the actual monitor (1) is placed on the left, while the virtual monitor (3) is placed on the right. When the computer has multiple display output terminals, the numbers assigned to the virtual terminals will be sequential to those of the physical terminals. F Click the "OK" button. The Display Properties screen closes. Up to this point, the virtual display layout has been fixed.
Using Multi-Screen Display 25 C Click "Display preferences". F Drag the displayed monitor icon and place it where desired. The display setting screen is displayed. D Click "Arrangement". G Close the display setting screen. Up to this point, the screen layout has been fixed. E Clear "Mirror Displays".
Using Multi-Screen Display 26 Allocating the Image to be Projected This section explains the virtual display for arrangement example 1. s p.21 Procedure A Open the file to be projected. Start the PowerPoint and Excel files. B Drag the window to the desired virtual displayg monitor, B Click "Connect". and allocate it where the image is to be projected. Drag the Excel window to the right until it cannot be seen.
Using Multi-Screen Display 27 q In a Windows environment, you cannot view the image being sent to a virtual display on the computer. To adjust the image on the virtual display, you must do so while viewing the projected image. To perform mouse-based operations on the virtual display, move the mouse pointer in the direction of the virtual display, such that the pointer appears on the virtual display. C To terminate multi-screen display, click "Disconnect" on the toolbar.
Connecting to a Projector on a Different Sub-net This chapter explains how to connect a computer to a projector on a different sub-net via a Wired LAN access point on an existing network system.
Connecting to a Projector on a Different Subnet By default, this application only searches for projectors on the same subnet as the computer. Therefore, even if you perform a search for projectors on the network, ones on a different subnet will not be found. You can, however, identify and connect to a projector on a different subnet as follows: • Specify either an IP address or Projector Name and perform a search. The IP Address can be input directly.
Searching by Specifying the IP Address and Projector name In the following explanations, unless otherwise noted, Windows screen shots are used. You see a similar screen even when using Macintosh. Procedure 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". The search results are displayed on the EasyMP Network Projection projector selection screen.
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 and its IP address. By specifying the profile each time you perform a search, there is no need to enter the IP Address or Projector name.
Performing a Search with a Profile Profile, the following screens are displayed. After entering the Profile name and selecting the Save in destination, click Add. For Windows 32 Procedure A Click "Profile" on the EasyMP Network Projection projector selection screen. If no Profile is registered, you cannot select Profile. For Macintosh B From the menu that is displayed, select the projector you want to connect to. q For details on how to create a folder for a Profile, see the following section.s p.
Performing a Search with a Profile 33 Managing a Profile You can change the name and the hierarchical structure of the Profile. Procedure A Click "Set options" on the EasyMP Network Projection main screen. The Set options screen is displayed. B Click "Edit profile". A :Indicates a folder. B :Indicates a Profile. Profile Item Profile You can display the registered Profile. You can manage it by creating a folder. You can change the order of the Profile or the folder by dragging & dropping.
Performing a Search with a Profile 34 Profile Item Function Rename You can display the Rename dialog box and 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 a Profile, as well as Import and use a Profile. Import Used when you want to read and use an exported Profile.
Setting the EasyMP Network Projection Operation You can make setting options such as the processing method when EasyMP Network Projection starts.
Using Set options You can make setting options such as the processing method when EasyMP Network Projection starts. Call Set options from the EasyMP Network Projection main screen. 36 General settings tab Procedure A Click "Set options" on the EasyMP Network Projection main screen. The Set options screen is displayed. B Set each of the items. Confirm the details of the set items in the next step. When you have made all the necessary settings, click OK to close the Set options screen.
Using Set options 37 Switch LAN Windows only The Switch Network Adapter dialog box is displayed. This is used when it is necessary to switch the network adapter to be used for a search when a computer has multiple adapters. By default, all of the network adapters are used to perform a search. When a Wired LAN is always used as the connection method, select a Wired LAN adapter.
Using a Computer to Set Up, Monitor and Control Projectors This chapter explains how to use a computer that is connected to the network to change projector settings and to control the projector.
Changing Settings Using a Web Browser (Web Control) You can set up and control the projector from a computer by using the Web browser of a computer that is connected to the projector via a network. Setup and control operations can be performed remotely if this function is used. In addition, since you can use the computer’s keyboard, entering characters required for setup is easier. Use Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or later as the Web browser. If using a Macintosh, you can also use Safari.
Changing Settings Using a Web Browser (Web Control) Items that can only be set in the Web browser The following items can only be set in a Web browser.
Using the Mail Notification Function to Report Problems By setting the Mail Notification function from the projector's Configuration Menu, notification messages will be sent to the preset email addresses when a problem or warning occurs with a projector. This will enable the operator to be notified of problems with projectors even at locations away from the projectors.
Management Using SNMP By setting SNMP from the projector's Configuration Menu, notification messages are sent to preset e-mail addresses when a problem or warning occurs with a projector. This is useful when controlling projectors collectively at a point distant from them. s User's Guide "Others Menu" q • SNMP should be managed by a network administrator or someone who is familiar with the network.
Presentations Using Slideshow This chapter explains how to project image files stored on USB devices directly from the projector as a Slideshow.
Files that can be Projected Using Slideshow You can use Slideshow to directly project files stored in USB storage devices and digital cameras that are connected to the projector. q USB storage devices that incorporate security functions sometimes cannot be used. 44 Slideshow Examples Projecting images and movies stored on USB storage and so on Specifications for Files that can be Projected Using Slideshow Type File Type (Extension) Still image .jpg q Notes The following cannot be projected.
Slideshow Basic Operations Slideshow lets you play back and project image files stored on USB storage devices and digital cameras. This section explains the basic operations for Slideshow. Although the following steps are explained based on the Remote Control, you can perform the same operations from the projector’s Control panel. 45 q • You can also connect a memory card to the projector by loading it in a USB card reader. However, some card readers may not be compatible.
Slideshow Basic Operations 46 When a folder is selected, the files in the selected folder are displayed. Select Back to Top on the screen that opened and press the [Enter] button to return to the previous screen. Rotating the Image You can rotate JPEG images in 90˚ increments when playing them. The rotating function is also available during the Slideshow. Rotate JPEG images in the following way. Procedure A Cursor • JPEG files are displayed as thumbnails (file contents are displayed as small images).
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Projecting Image Files 48 Image files stored on a USB storage device or image files from a digital camera can be projected as a Slideshow by either of the following two methods. • Projecting selected image files This is a function for projecting single files. • Projecting image files in a folder one at a time (Slideshow) This function projects the files in a folder in order, one file at a time. Attention Do not disconnect the USB storage device while it is being accessed.
Projecting Image Files Projecting all Image Files in a Folder in Sequence (Slideshow) You can project the image files in a folder in sequence, one at a time. This function is called Slideshow. Perform the Slideshow by the following procedure. q To change files automatically when you run Slideshow, set the Screen switching time in the Slideshow Option menu to anything other than No. The default setting is No.s p.50 Procedure A Start Slideshow.s p.45 The file list screen is displayed.
Display Setting for Image Files and Operation Settings for Slideshow You can set the file display order and Slideshow operations on the Option screen. Screen switching time Procedure A Press the [ ][ ][ ][ ] buttons to position the cursor over the folder where you want to set display conditions and press the [Return] button. Select "Option" from the sub menu displayed, then press the [Enter] button. B When the following Option screen is displayed, set each of the items.
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Connection Limitations 52 When projecting computer images while running EasyMP Network Projection, the following restrictions apply. Confirm these points. Supported Resolutions Number of Connections The following computer screen resolutions can be projected. You cannot connect to a computer with a resolution greater than UXGAg. • • • • • • • • • • * The operational guarantee for multi-screen display is 16-bit and 32-bit color.
Connection Limitations • Slide Show is played back in simple mode when projecting from Windows Photo Gallery. Because the toolbar is not displayed, you cannot make changes while playing a Theme (effects), regardless of the Windows Experience Index rating. Once simple mode has started, you cannot change modes while Windows Photo Gallery is running even if you close EasyMP Network Projection. Restart Windows Photo Gallery. • You cannot play movies.
Troubleshooting If any of the following problems occur, refer to the pages given for each problem. Problems concerning network functions "Cannot connect using EasyMP Network Projection" s p.55 "When a connection is made using EasyMP Network Projection, the projected image remains as is, and a connection cannot be made from another computer." s p.55 "The projector is not found when EasyMP Network Projection is started." s p.55 "Cannot connect in Advanced Connection Mode" s p.
Troubleshooting 55 Problems Concerning Network Functions Cannot connect using EasyMP Network Projection Check the message on the screen and then apply the following countermeasures. Error Messages The application version used is not supported. Install the latest version of the application on your computer. Remedy Install the current version of EasyMP Network Projection from the EPSON Projector Software for Meeting & Monitoring CD-ROM supplied with the projector.
Troubleshooting 56 Check Remedy Is the firewall turned off, or has the firewall been registered as an exception? When you do not wish to turn off the firewall or register the firewall as an exception, make the necessary settings to open the ports. The ports used by EasyMP Network Projection are "3620", "3621", and "3629". Is the network cable connected correctly? Check that the network cable is connected correctly. Reconnect it if it is not connected or not connected properly.
Troubleshooting 57 The mouse cursor is not displayed on the computer screen. Check Is EPSON Virtual Display installed? For Windows Remedy The mouse cursor was moved onto the virtual displayg. When the virtual display checkbox is cleared on the Add-Remove EPSON Virtual Display screen, the mouse pointer returns to the screen display area. When connecting with EasyMP Network Projection the image is not displayed or the image is slow to appear.
Troubleshooting 58 Error message when starting up EasyMP Network Projection Error Messages Connection to the projector failed. Remedy Try to connect again. If it still does not connect, check the network settings on the computer and the network settings for the projector. For details on the network settings to be made on the projector, see s User's Guide "Network Menu (for EB-1920W/ 1910/1830)" The keyword does not match.
Troubleshooting 59 Error Messages Remedy One or more projectors are not responding. You cannot connect to multiple projectors simultaneously. Check the network settings on the computer and the network settings on the projector. For details on the network settings to be made on the projector, see s User's Guide "Network Menu (for EB-1920W/ 1910/1830)" Enter the keyword displayed on the projector screen. Check the Projector keyword displayed on the LAN standby screen, and enter the Projector keyword.
Glossary 60 This section briefly explains the difficult terms that are not explained in the text of this guide. For details, refer to other commercially available publications. MAC Address An abbreviation of Media Access Control. The MAC Address is an ID number unique to each network adapter. A unique number is assigned to each network adapter, and data is transmitted between network adapters based on this identification.
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Index 62 C T Continuous Play .......................................... 50 D Troubleshooting .......................................... 15 W Display order ................................................ 50 I Image files ..................................................... 48 J jpg .................................................................. 44 M Mail Notification ......................................... 41 P Presentations ................................................ Problems .........
