EasyMP® Network Projection Operation Guide
Contents 2 Before Use Functions and Settings for EasyMP Network Projection Functions of EasyMP Network Projection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Projecting Only a PowerPoint Slide Show (Presentation Mode) . . 20 Sharing the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Various Screen Transfer Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Using Multi-Screen Display . . . .
Contents Appendix Connection Limitations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Supported Resolutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Display Color. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Number of Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Others . . .
Before Use This guide 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 and using various screen transfer functions allow you to hold effective meetings and presentations. Sharing the Projector If the projector is connected to a network, you can share the projector from computers on the network.
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. 6 Amount of Memory 256MB or more Recommended: 512MB or more Hard Disk 20MB or more Free Space Software Requirements Display EasyMP Network Projection runs on computers that meet the following requirements.
Installing the Software q For EMP NS Connection users C Double-click the "EMP_NPInstaller.mpkg" icon in the EPSON window. Installation starts. The EMP NS Connection name 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. You cannot connect to the projector correctly using EMP NS Connection.
EasyMP Network Projection Summary 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 There are two methods of connecting a computer and the projector via a network by using EasyMP Network Projection. Advanced Connection Mode Advanced Connection Mode is an infrastructure connection, and connects to an existing network system via a network cable. When connecting to a network via Wired LAN, connect the projector to the network hub with a commercially available LAN cable.
Two Connection Modes Steps for Connecting Use the following steps to connect the computer to the projector and project in EasyMP Network Projection. To connect the computer and the projector via a network with EasyMP Network Projection, connect in Advanced Connection Mode. Advanced Connection Mode is an infrastructure connection, and connects to an existing network system via a network cable. When connecting to a network, connect the projector to the network hub with a commercially available LAN cable.
Preparing to Connect Preparing to Connect Use the following procedure to set up the computer for connection. 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 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. Procedure A Press the [t] button on the remote control to turn the power on. 12 B Press the LAN button on the Remote Control.
Connecting to a Projector on a Network and Projecting Operating the Computer 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. For details on the connection screen, see "Using the Connection Screen". s p.14 In the following explanations, unless otherwise noted, Windows screen shots are used.
Connecting to a Projector on a Network and Projecting 14 When the system starts in Quick Connection Mode. 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 Advanced Connection Mode. A Automatic search In Advanced Connection Mode, you can search for available projectors on the network system to which the computer is connected.
Connecting to a Projector on a Network and Projecting C Status 15 F Use multi-display The following six icons indicate the status of the detected projectors. 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 connection is set on connection) another computer which is already connected.
Connecting to a Projector on a Network and Projecting P Signal intensity This is displayed when the connection is made in Quick Connection Mode. As the Signal intensity increases, so does the number of lit indicators. Q Update list (Quick Connection Mode only) Updates Status and Signal intensity. Using the Toolbar 16 Select target projector Click to limit the projectors operated from the toolbar when projecting from multiple projectors using the distribution function or Multi-screen display.
Connecting to a Projector on a Network and Projecting 17 Pause Projector control Pauses projected images while connecting to the projector. The audio is not paused. 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. Presentation Mode Each time this is clicked, Presentation Mode switches between enabled/disabled. s p.
Connecting to a Projector on a Network and Projecting 18 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 p.
Functions and Settings for EasyMP Network Projection 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) 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 Mac OS. Procedure A If necessary, select another projector to be controlled. s p.
Using Multi-Screen Display 21 Using Multi-Screen Display Multi-screen display mode allows you to project different images from multiple projectors that are connected to a single computer. With Windows, multiple virtual display drivers can be set in the computer, and each image can be projected by the projector. Furthermore, this function cannot be used in Windows Vista and Windows 7 because it is not compatible.
Using Multi-Screen Display Example of Adjusting the Virtual Display 22 Arrangement example 2 By arranging the virtual display 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 Procedure Before Using the Multi-screen Display Function 1. Setting the Virtual Display s p.23 In a Windows environment, enable the virtual display driver as necessary. Also, for both Windows and Mac OS, set up the virtual display arrangement. 2. Allocating the image to be projected s p.28 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.
Using Multi-Screen Display Adjusting the Virtual Display 24 B Select the "Use multi-display" checkbox. 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. q Check the following points before starting EasyMP Network Projection when connecting via Wireless LAN. If the following points are not set correctly, Multi-screen display cannot be used.
Using Multi-Screen Display C Click "Display properties". 25 E Drag the displayed monitor icon and place it where desired. 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. The Display Properties screen is displayed. D Click the "Settings" tab.
Using Multi-Screen Display • For the Screen Resolution settings, see the following. s p.40 When the monitor icon is arranged, a virtual display is connected as the image like below. F Click the "OK" button to close the Display Properties screen. Up to this point, the virtual display layout has been fixed. Allocate the projecting images next. s p.28 For Mac OS 26 B Select the "Use multi-display" checkbox. Display layout and Display preferences are added at the bottom of the screen.
Using Multi-Screen Display 27 D Click "Arrangement". F Drag the displayed monitor icon and place it where desired. E Clear the "Mirror Displays" check box. G Close the display setting screen. Up to this point, the screen layout has been fixed.
Using Multi-Screen Display Allocating the Image to be Projected 28 Projecting the Allocated Images This section explains the virtual display for arrangement example 1. s p.22 This section explains the virtual display for arrangement example 1. s p.22 Procedure Procedure A Open the file to be projected. A Select the number of the virtual display to allocate on the Start the PowerPoint and Excel files.
Using Multi-Screen Display 29 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, 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 Subnet Connecting to a Projector on a Different Subnet This chapter explains how to connect a computer to a projector on a different sub-net via a Wired LAN or a wireless LAN access point on an existing network system. 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, projectors on a different subnet will not be found.
Connecting to a Projector on a Different Subnet B Enter the IP address or the projector name for the projector you want to connect to, and click "OK". 31 You can save a search for a frequently used projector as a Profile. A Profile is a file containing all of the information for a projector, such as the projector name and IP address. If you specify that information from the next time you perform a search, there will be no need to specify the IP address or projector name each time you perform a search.
Connecting to a Projector on a Different Subnet Making a Profile 32 B Enter a Profile name, and then click "Add". Profiles are made by saving search results. For details on how to edit a previously saved Profile, see the following section. s p.34 Procedure A While the projector is displayed on the EasyMP Network Projection projector selection screen, click "Save in the profile". Projector information is registered in the Profile.
Connecting to a Projector on a Different Subnet For Mac OS 33 Procedure A Click "Profile" on the EasyMP Network Projection projector selection screen. If no Profile is registered, you cannot select Profile. q For details on how to create a folder for a Profile, see the following section.s p.34 Searching by specifying a Profile You can search by specifying the Profile you created. B From the menu that is displayed, select the projector you want to connect to.
Connecting to a Projector on a Different Subnet Managing a Profile 34 C Edit the contents registered in the 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". The Edit profile screen is displayed. A : Indicates a folder. B : Indicates a Profile.
Connecting to a Projector on a Different Subnet Profile Item Function 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. 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 and rename the folder or the Profile.
Using Set options Using Set options You can make setting options such as the processing method when EasyMP Network Projection starts. Access Set options from the EasyMP Network Projection main screen. 36 Setting Each Item Set each item from the General settings tab and the Adjust performance tab. Procedure A Click "Set options" on the EasyMP Network Projection main General settings tab screen. The Set options screen is displayed. B Set each of the items.
Using Set options Display Connection Mode Selection window on startup Set whether or not the Quick Connection Mode/Advanced Connection Mode screen is displayed when EasyMP Network Projection starts. 37 Adjust performance tab Clear this checkbox once you have settled on a regular startup method. Set whether or not the Quick Connection Mode/Advanced Connection Mode screen is displayed when EasyMP Network Projection starts.
Using Set options q When you click displayed. on the toolbar, only the Adjust performance tab is Audio Output tab Because this projector does not support the audio sending function, settings on the Audio Output tab are disabled.
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Connection Limitations Connection Limitations When projecting computer images while running EasyMP Network Projection, the following restrictions apply. Confirm these points. 40 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 UXGA.
Connection Limitations • There are times when the image on the computer screen and the image projected by the projector may not match exactly. When Using Windows Vista or Windows 7 Note the following points when using EasyMP Network Projection on a computer running Windows Vista or Windows 7. Limitations when projecting from Windows Photo Gallery 41 • The layered window is projected regardless of Transfer layered window from Set options in EasyMP Network Projection.
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If any of the following problems occur, refer to the pages given for each problem. Problems concerning network functions "Cannot connect to the projector." s p.43 "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." s p.43 "The projector is not found when EasyMP Network Projection is started." s p.43 "Cannot connect in Advanced Connection Mode or Wired LAN connection" s p.
Troubleshooting 43 Problems Concerning Network Functions Cannot connect to the projector. Check the message on the screen and then apply the following countermeasures. Error Messages Remedy The application version used is not supported. Install the latest version of the application on your computer. Install the current version of EasyMP Network Projection from the EPSON Projector Software CD-ROM supplied with the projector.
Troubleshooting 44 Check Is the Network Configuration screen from the Configuration menu displayed on the projector? Remedy When the Network Configuration screen is displayed on the projector, network connection for EasyMP Network Projection is disabled. Close network settings on the projector, and return to the LAN standby screen. Are the computer's LAN card and the built-in LAN function Check that LAN is valid by checking Control Panel - System - Hardware in the device manager and so available? on.
Troubleshooting 45 Cannot connect in Advanced Connection Mode or Wired LAN connection Check Remedy Is the SSID setting different. Set the computer, the access point, and the projector to the same SSID. See your projector User’s Guide for details. Is the same WEP key set? When selecting WEP from Security, set the access point, the computer, and the projector to the same WEP key. See your projector User’s Guide for details.
Troubleshooting 46 The mouse cursor is not displayed on the computer screen. Check Is Virtual Display installed? For Windows Remedy The mouse cursor was moved onto the virtual display. When the virtual display checkbox is cleared on the Add-Remove 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 47 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 when starting up EasyMP Network Projection Error Messages Connection to the projector failed. Remedy Try to connect again.
Troubleshooting 48 Error Messages Network adapter information could not be obtained. Remedy Check the following point. Is a network adapter installed on the computer? Is the driver for the network adapter used installed on the computer? After checking, restart the computer and connect again. If you still cannot connect, check the following. Check the network settings on the computer and the network settings on the projector.
Glossary 49 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. 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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