PowerLite® Pro Z8050WNL Network Operation Guide
Contents Introduction 2 Using the Connection Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Using the Toolbar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Making Effective Use of Your Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Various Screen Transfers by Network Connection (EasyMP Network Projection) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setting the EasyMP Network Projection Operation Appendix Using Set options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Connection Limitations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Setting Each Item . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 General settings tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Error message when starting up EasyMP Network Projection . . . . . . . . . . 60 Network settings are not restored after cutting the connection to the computer with EasyMP Network Projection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Problems Concerning Monitoring and Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Mail is not sent even if a problem occurs in the projector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Introduction This chapter provides information on functions that allow you to use your projector more effectively via a network.
Making Effective Use of Your Projector Making Effective Use of Your Projector The following functions in EasyMP (Epson Administrative System for Meeting and Presentation) can help you create varied and effective meetings and presentations. Various Screen Transfers by Network Connection (EasyMP Network Projection) You can hold efficient meetings and presentations by connecting the projector to a network using EasyMP Network Projection.
Making Effective Use of Your Projector Monitor, Configure, and Control the Projector from a Remote Location The following convenient functions collectively manage projectors in various conference rooms. • Receive an e-mail notification if a problem occurs s p.50 • Monitor and detect problems from SNMP Manager on the networks p.51 • Set and control the projector by using a standard computer Web browser s p.
Installing the Software 8 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. • When you using the following OS, you must have administrator authority to install EasyMP Monitor. • Windows 2000 • Windows NT4.
Installing the Software 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 EasyMP Network Projection Summary You can make meetings and presentations by using the following convenient functions. 11 • Switching function The presenters can take turns and project their own images without changing cables. EasyMP Network Projection needs to be installed on each computer to use this function. Main Functions of the EasyMP Network Projection • Presentation Mode s p.22 This function can project a PowerPoint Slide Show running on a computer.
EasyMP Network Projection Summary Quick Connection Mode (Only when the optional Wireless 802.11a/b/g Module is installed) Quick Connection Mode only runs when you install the optional Wireless 802.11a/b/g Module in the projector. Quick Connection Mode temporarily assigns the projector's SSID to a computer creating an ad hocg connection, and restores the computer's network settings after disconnecting. s p.13 12 You need to perform steps 1 to 4 only the first time you connect. 1.
Preparing to Connect Preparing to Connect 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 or computer. 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. For Macintosh Set the network port and communication status.
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. 14 Operating the Computer In the following explanations, unless otherwise noted, Windows screen shots are used.
Connecting to a Projector on a Network and Projecting C Select the projector you want to connect to, and then click "Connect". You can select up to four projectors connected to the same network and project the same images at the same time. 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.
Using the Connection Screen 16 Using the Connection Screen When the system starts in Quick Connection Mode 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 that the computer is connected to.
Using the Connection Screen C Status 17 G Troubleshooting 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. If there is a problem and you cannot have a connection, press this button to open the EasyMP Network Projection Troubleshooting screen.
Using the Connection Screen 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. 18 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. The indication below the icon shows the projectors that can be controlled.
Using the Connection Screen 19 Show Projector control Releases Stop or Pause. While the projector is connected to the network, the projector's Shutter, Switch PC source and Switch video source functions can be controlled from the toolbar. Pause Pauses projected images while connecting to the projector. Presentation Mode Click to display the following toolbar. Each time this is clicked, Presentation Mode switches between enabled/disabled. s p.
Using the Connection Screen 20 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 the displays 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.
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) 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 the projector you want to control.
Projecting Movies from a Computer (Movie Sending Mode) Projecting Movies from a Computer (Movie Sending Mode) In Movie Sending Mode, movie files can be sent directly to a projector. As a result, a movie can be projected much more smoothly than when it is being sent from an application running on a PC. q • Movie Sending Mode is valid for one projector only. It is not possible to apply Movie Sending Mode to more than one projector.
Projecting Movies from a Computer (Movie Sending Mode) D Select the movie file you want to play back and then click 24 Play "Open". Plays back the file. Pause Pauses play back. Stop Stops play back. Back Plays back from the beginning of the file that is playing. Next Plays back from the beginning of the next file. Repeat The Movie Sending Mode screen reappears. The selected files are displayed in the Movie file list.
Using Multi-Screen Display 25 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 displaygdrivers can be set in the computer, and each image can be projected by the projector. This function is not available with Windows Vista or Windows 7 due to restrictions in the specifications.
Using Multi-Screen Display Example of Adjusting the Virtual Display 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 Procedure Before Using the Multi-screen Display Function 27 Procedure A 1. Setting the Virtual Display s p.27 In a Windows environment, enable the virtual displayg driver as necessary. And, for both Windows and Macintosh, set up the virtual display arrangement. 2. Allocating the image to be projected s p.31 B 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 28 C Select the "Use multi-display" check box. After starting EasyMP Network Projection, the setup of the virtual displays varies between Windows and Macintosh. 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 D Click "Display properties". 29 F 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. E Click the "Settings" tab.
Using Multi-Screen Display • For Screen Resolution settings, see the following. 30 s p.53 C Select the "Use multi-display" check box. When the monitor icon is arranged, a virtual display is connected as the image like below. 1 3 G Click the "OK" button. The Display Properties screen closes. Display layout and Display preferences are added at the bottom of the screen. Next, allocate the images you want to project. s p.31 For Macintosh A Start EasyMP Network Projection.
Using Multi-Screen Display 31 E Click "Arrangement". G Drag the displayed monitor icon and place it where desired. F De-select "Mirror Displays". H Close the display setting screen. Allocating the Image to be Projected This section explains the virtual display for arrangement example 1. s p.26 Procedure A Open the file to be projected. Start 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. As a result, 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 p.
Using Multi-Screen Display 33 B Click "Connect". tual 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 q The image allocated to each projector is projected. 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 or a wireless LAN access point on an existing network system.
Connecting to a Projector on a Different Subnet 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: • In Advanced Connection Mode, specify either an IP address or Projector Name and perform a search.
Searching by Specifying the IP Address and Projector name (For Advanced Connection Mode only) Searching by Specifying the IP Address and Projector name (For Advanced Connection Mode only) In the following explanations, unless otherwise noted, Windows screen shots are used. You see a similar screen even when using Macintosh. B 36 Enter the IP address or the Projector name for the projector you want to connect to, and click "OK".
Performing a Search with a Profile 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, its IP address, and SSID. 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 38 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 it can be overwritten. To save a Profile with a different name, select Save as. If you have created a folder for a Profile, the following screens are displayed. After entering the Profile name and selecting the Save in destination, click Add.
Performing a Search with a Profile Procedure A Click "Profile" on the EasyMP Network Projection projector selection screen. If no Profile is registered, you cannot select Profile. 39 Managing a Profile You can change the name and the hierarchical structure of the Profile. Procedure 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.
Performing a Search with a Profile 40 C Edit the contents registered in the Profile. Profile Item Function 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. You can enter up to 32 characters in the Rename dialog box. Create folder You can create a new folder.
Setting the EasyMP Network Projection Operation You can make setting options such as the processing method when EasyMP Network Projection starts.
Using Set options Using Set options You can make setting options such as the processing method when EasyMP Network Projection starts. Import Set options from the EasyMP Network Projection main screen. 42 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. Use full-screen video transfer The Set options screen is displayed. B Set each of the items.
Using Set options 43 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. Search method on startup Select from the following projector search methods executed when EasyMP Network Projection is started. Adjust performance tab Clear this checkbox once you have settled on a regular startup method.
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.
Using the Network Projector Function to Project Images This chapter explains how to project the images from a computer by using Network Projector which is a standard application provided with Windows Vista and Windows 7.
Using Network Projector Using Network Projector "Network Projector" is a standard function in Windows Vista and Windows 7. You can project images from the computer by detecting the projector on the network through a function of the OS (without having to install any special software). 46 B C q Via a network you can project by connecting one computer to one projector.
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) 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.
Changing Settings Using a Web Browser (Web Control) • Reset Menu - Reset All 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 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. See your User’s Guide for more information.
Management Using SNMP Management Using SNMP By setting SNMP from the projector's Configuration Menu, notification messages are sent to preset IP addresses when a problem or warning occurs with a projector. This is useful when controlling projectors collectively at a point distant from them. See your User’s Guide for more information. q • SNMP should be managed by a network administrator or someone who is familiar with the network.
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Connection Limitations Connection Limitations When projecting computer images while running EasyMP Network Projection, the following restrictions apply. 53 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 When Using Windows Vista and Windows 7 Note the following points when using EasyMP Network Projection with a computer running Windows Vista and Windows 7. 54 • A few minutes after you connect a computer to the projector over a network with EasyMP Network Projection, the following message is displayed. It is recommended that you select Keep the current color scheme, and don't show this message again. This selection is enabled until the computer is restarted.
Troubleshooting 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.56 "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.56 "The projector is not found when EasyMP Network Projection is started." s p.
Troubleshooting 56 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 57 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 58 Cannot connect in Advanced Connection Mode or Wired LAN connection Check Remedy Are the SSID settings for the computer, access point, and projector different? Set the computer, the access point, and the projector to the same SSID. See your User’s Guide for more information. Are the WEP keys set properly? When selecting WEP from Security, set the access point, the computer, and the projector to the same WEP key. See your User’s Guide for more information.
Troubleshooting 59 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 60 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 61 Error Messages Network adapter information could not be obtained. Remedy Check the following: 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.
Troubleshooting 62 Problems Concerning Monitoring and Control Mail is not sent even if a problem occurs in the projector. Check Is the optional Wireless 802.11a/b/g Module connected? Remedy Check that the optional Wireless 802.11a/b/g Module is securely connected. For Wireless LAN Is the network connect setting correct? Check the projector's network settings. See your User’s Guide for more information.
Glossary 63 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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