EasyMP Network Projection Operation Guide
Contents 2 About EasyMP Network Projection Various Projection Styles Functions of EasyMP Network Projection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Projecting Only a PowerPoint Slide Show (Presentation Mode) . . 23 Various Screen Transfer Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Using Multi-Screen Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Installing the Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Cannot connect to the projector you want to use. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Cannot connect the projector and the computer via wireless LAN.. . . . . 40 Cannot connect the projector and the computer via wired LAN. . . . . . . . 41 Cannot connect the projector and the computer via the network. . . . . .
About EasyMP Network Projection This chapter describes useful functions for EasyMP Network Projection and how to install the software.
Functions of EasyMP Network Projection Functions of EasyMP Network Projection 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. Various Screen Transfer Functions You can use the following screen transfer functions.
Installing the Software Installing the Software 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 6 Display Display color of 16-bit color or greater (approx. 32000 display colors) For Mac OS OS The following 32 bit OS versions: Mac OS X 10.4.x Mac OS X 10.5.
Installing the Software Installing Close all running applications before starting installation. 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. q The name of the software has changed.
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.
Two Connection Modes Two Connection Modes In EasyMP Network Projection, you can connect a computer and the projector via a network by using the Advanced Connection Mode or Quick Connection Mode. q Depending on the projector model, either a wired or a wireless LAN connection may not be available. See your projector’s User’s Guide for details. Quick Connection Mode Quick Connection Mode is only available when you install the wireless LAN module in the projector.
Two Connection Modes Preparing to Connect 10 D 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 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. connected. s "Installing" p.
Connecting to a Projector on a Network and Projecting Connecting to a Projector on a Network and Projecting D 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.
Connecting to a Projector on a Network and Projecting When the system starts in Quick Connection Mode: 12 When the system starts in Advanced Connection Mode: A Automatic search You can search for available projectors by SSID or on the network system to which the computer is connected. B Manual search You can search for a projector by SSID or based on a specified IP address or projector name.
Connecting to a Projector on a Network and Projecting C Status 13 G Use multi-display The following six icons indicate the status of the detected projectors. Standby Available. Busy Available. When you click Connect, the computer currently connected is disconnected and your computer is connected. Busy (Disable Cannot be selected. Disable interrupt interrupt connection is set on connection) another computer which is already connected.
Connecting to a Projector on a Network and Projecting P IP address (Advanced Connection Mode only) The projector's IP address is displayed. Q Display Select the display number (when Use multi-display is selected). s "Projecting the Allocated Images" p.31 14 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.
Connecting to a Projector on a Network and Projecting B Indicates 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. 15 Projector control Stop 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. Stops projection while connected to the projector.
Connecting to a Projector on a Network and Projecting 16 Screen Preview Switch toolbar display Displays the multi-screen preview screen. The toolbar display is switched as follows. The toolbar display remains as is until switched again. Click to display a preview with the settings you have made. Click each display to enlarge each Screen Preview to full-screen. Full Normal Set options Transmission performance during the transfer of computer images can be adjusted. s "Set options" p.
Connecting to a Projector on a Different Subnet Connecting to a Projector on a Different Subnet 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.
Connecting to a Projector on a Different Subnet B Enter the IP address or the projector name for the projector 18 Making a Profile you want to connect to, and click OK. 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.20 A While the projector is displayed on the EasyMP Network Projection projector selection screen, click Save in the profile.
Connecting to a Projector on a Different Subnet 19 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 following screens is displayed. After entering the Profile name and selecting the Save in destination, click Add.
Connecting to a Projector on a Different Subnet A Click Profile on the EasyMP Network Projection projector selection screen. If no profile is registered, you cannot select Profile. 20 Managing a Profile You can change the name and the hierarchical structure of the profile. A B Click Set options on the EasyMP Network Projection main screen. The Set options screen is displayed. Click Edit profile. B From the menu that is displayed, select the projector you want to connect to.
Connecting to a Projector on a Different Subnet 21 C Edit the contents registered in the profile. 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. Rename You can display the Rename dialog box to rename the folder or the profile.
Various Projection Styles 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.
Projecting Only a PowerPoint Slide Show (Presentation Mode) Projecting Only a PowerPoint Slide Show (Presentation Mode) 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. In addition to PowerPoint, Keynote is compatible with Presentation Mode for Mac OS. To set Presentation Mode to On or Off, click the button.
Using Multi-Screen Display Using Multi-Screen Display 24 Arrangement example 1 Multi-screen display mode allows you to project different images from multiple projectors that are connected to a single computer. With Windows, multiple virtual displayg drivers can be set in the computer, and each image can be projected by the projector. This function is not available with Windows Vista and Windows 7. For Mac OS, an external monitor needs to be connected to the computer to enable this function.
Using Multi-Screen Display Arrangement example 2 25 Procedure Before Using the Multi-screen Display Function A B C A Actual monitor image PowerPoint file presenter tools B Image of virtual display Slide Show using a PowerPoint file Set the virtual display. s "Setting the Virtual Display" p.25 In a Windows environment, enable the virtual displayg driver as necessary. Also, for both Windows and Mac OS, set up the virtual display arrangement. Allocate the image to be projected.
Using Multi-Screen Display s "Adjusting the Virtual Display" p.26 A Click Start, select Programs (or All Programs), EPSON Projector, EasyMP Network Projection, and then click Add-Remove Virtual Display. The Add-Remove EPSON Virtual Display screen is displayed. 26 Adjusting the Virtual Display After starting EasyMP Network Projection, the procedure for setting up the virtual displays differs for Windows and Mac OS. The procedures are explained separately below.
Using Multi-Screen Display C Select the Use multi-display check box. 27 D Click Display properties. The Display Properties screen is displayed. E Display layout and Display properties are added at the bottom of the screen. Click the Settings tab.
Using Multi-Screen Display F Drag the displayed monitor icon and place it where desired. 28 • For the Screen Resolution settings, see the following. s "Supported Resolutions" p.38 Here, the actual monitor (1) is placed on the left, while the virtual monitor (3) is placed on the right. When the PC has multiple display output terminals, the numbers assigned to the virtual terminals will be sequential to those of the physical terminals.
Using Multi-Screen Display C Select the Use multi-display check box. 29 D Click Display preferences. Display layout and Display preferences are added at the bottom of the screen. The display setting screen is displayed.
Using Multi-Screen Display 30 E Click Arrangement. G F Clear the Mirror Displays check box. H Drag the displayed monitor icon and place it where desired. Close the display setting screen. Allocate the projecting images next. s "Allocating the Image to be Projected" p.30 Allocating the Image to be Projected This section explains the virtual display for arrangement example 1. s "Example of Adjusting the Virtual Display" p.24 A Open the file to be projected. Open the PowerPoint and Excel files.
Using Multi-Screen Display B Drag the window to the desired virtual displayg monitor, and allocate it where the image is to be projected. Drag the Excel window to the right until it cannot be seen. The PowerPoint window appears on the actual monitor, while the Excel window appears on the virtual display on the right. Projecting the Allocated Images This section explains the virtual display for arrangement example 1. s "Example of Adjusting the Virtual Display" p.
Using Multi-Screen Display 32 B Click Connect. 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 so that the pointer appears on the virtual display. C q The image allocated to each projector is projected.
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Set options Set options You can make option settings such as the processing method when EasyMP Network Projection starts. Access Set options from the main screen of EasyMP Network Projection. 34 General settings tab A Click Set options on the EasyMP Network Projection main screen. Use full-screen video transfer Plays back a movie file at full screen. If the projector does not support movie sending, this function cannot be set. Encrypt communications Select to Encrypt and transmit data.
Set options Search method on startup 35 Select from the following projector search methods executed when EasyMP Network Projection is started. Adjust performance tab Automatic search on startup Specify search method after startup Search with the last network configuration Edit profile The Edit profile dialog box is displayed. s "Managing a Profile" p.
Set options 36 Audio Output tab Output audio from Select when you want to output the computer's audio from the projector. Clear to output audio the projector from the computer. Restore Defaults q You can reset all adjustment values for Set options to their default settings. However, you can retain settings for Edit profile and Switch LAN in General settings. Audio can only be transferred to one projector. Audio cannot be transferred when connected to multiple projectors.
Uninstalling the Software Uninstalling the Software Make sure you check the following points before starting uninstallation. • For Windows, you need administrator authority to uninstall EasyMP Network Projection. • Close all running applications before starting uninstallation. For Windows 2000 A Click Start, select Settings, and then click Control Panel. B Double-click Add/Remove Programs. C Click Change or remove program. D Select EasyMP Network Projection, and then click Change/Remove.
Connection Limitations Connection Limitations When projecting computer images while running EasyMP Network Projection, the following restrictions apply. Confirm these points. 38 Display Color The number of colors for computer screens that can be projected. Windows Supported Resolutions The following computer screen resolutions can be projected. You cannot connect to a computer with a resolution greater than UXGAg.
Connection Limitations Limitations when projecting from Windows Photo Gallery or Windows Live Photo Gallery Note the following two limitations when launching Windows Photo Gallery or Windows Live Photo Gallery when EasyMP Network Projection is running. • Slideshow is played back in simple mode when projecting from Windows Photo Gallery or Windows Live Photo Gallery.
Troubleshooting 40 Troubleshooting Cannot connect to the projector you want to use. Cannot connect the projector and the computer via wireless LAN. Check Remedy Is the Wireless LAN unit connected? Check that the Wireless LAN unit is securely connected. Is the SSID the same as that of the access point? Set an SSID that is different from that of the access point. (For Quick Connection Mode) You can make the SSID setting from the projector's Network menu. See your projector User’s Guide for details.
Troubleshooting 41 Cannot connect the projector and the computer via wired LAN. Check Remedy Are the computer's LAN card and the built-in LAN function Check that LAN is available from the device manager under Control Panel - System - Hardware. available? 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. Cannot connect the projector and the computer via the network.
Troubleshooting 42 Check Remedy Are the access point and the projector's subnet different? Select Manual search from EasyMP Network Projection, specify the IP address, and connect. (Advanced Connection Mode only) Have you enabled DHCP? (Advanced Connection Mode only) When DHCP is set to On in Advanced Connection Mode, it may take some time to enter LAN standby status if an available DHCP server is not found.
Troubleshooting 43 The screen is not projected. The Slide Show cannot be displayed on the desired display when the multi-screen display function is being executed. Check Are you using PowerPoint 2002 or an earlier version? (For Windows) Remedy To set and use two or more virtual displaysg, use PowerPoint 2003 or later, or limit the number of virtual displays to one before displaying the Slide Show.
Troubleshooting 44 When connecting with EasyMP Network Projection the image is not displayed or the image is slow to appear. Check Remedy Did you try to play back movies with Media Player or try to Depending on the computer, the movie playback screen in Media Player may not be displayed, and operate the screen saver preview? the screen saver preview may not be displayed normally.
Troubleshooting 45 When a connection has been made using EasyMP Network Projection, the screen will not be refreshed when using an Office application. Check Is the mouse moved continuously? Remedy When you stop moving the mouse cursor, the screen is updated. If the screen does not update quickly, stop moving the mouse cursor. Error Message List Cannot connect to the projector. Error Messages Remedy Cannot connect to the projector using this version of EasyMP Network Connection.
Troubleshooting 46 Error Messages The selected projector is busy. Do you want to continue the connection process? Remedy You tried to connect to a projector that is connected to another computer. When Yes is clicked, a connection to the projector is established. The connection between the projector and the other computer is cut off. When No is clicked, a connection to the projector is not established. The connection between the projector and the other computer is maintained.
Troubleshooting Error Messages To output audio from the projector, restart applications such as PowerPoint or Windows Media Player. 47 Remedy After restarting PowerPoint or Windows Media Player, audio is output from the projector. You need to restart your computer to enable Audio To transfer audio to the projector and play back, select Yes and restart the computer. Output. Select "Yes" to restart now or select "No" to restart later.
Glossary 48 Glossary 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. Ad hoc A method of wireless LAN connection that communicates with wireless LAN clients without using an access point. It is not possible to communicate with two or more devices simultaneously. MAC Address An abbreviation of Media Access Control. The MAC Address is an ID number unique to each network adapter.
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