EasyMP Network Projection Operation Guide
Contents 2 About EasyMP Network Projection Various Projection Styles Functions of EasyMP Network Projection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Various Screen Transfer Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Projecting Only a PowerPoint Slide Show (Presentation Mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Installing the Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents 3 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Cannot connect to the projector you want to use. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cannot connect the projector and the computer via wireless LAN. . . . . . . . . . . Cannot connect the projector and the computer via wired LAN. . . . . . . . . . . . . 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 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. 5 • Multi-screen display s "Using Multi-Screen Display" p.
Installing the Software 6 You can find EasyMP Network Projection on the EPSON Projector Software CD-ROM. Install the software on the computer you are using. Software Requirements Display Resolution of no less than XGA (1024x768) and no higher than WUXGA (1920x1200). Display color of 16-bit color or greater (approx. 32000 display colors) *1 Windows 2000 Service Pack 4 only. EasyMP Network Projection runs on computers that meet the following requirements.
Installing the Software For Mac OS X Installing 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. a For EMP NS Connection users 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 There are two methods of connecting a computer and the projector via a network by using EasyMP Network Projection. a • Depending on the projector model, either wired LAN connection or wireless LAN connection may not be available. • To use the wireless LAN connection, you need the Wireless LAN unit for the projector. If the Wireless LAN unit is not supplied with your projector, please purchase the optional accessory. See the following manual for details on optional accessories.
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 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. Install EasyMP Network Projection on the computer to be connected. s "Installing" p.
Connecting to a Projector on a Network and Projecting Operating the Computer In the following explanations, unless otherwise noted, Windows screen shots are used. Similar screens are displayed on Mac OS X. 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. d 11 When Projector Keyword is set to On from the projector, the keyword entry screen is displayed.
Connecting to a Projector on a Network and Projecting For Windows Vista/Windows 7 • Enter the passphrase set on the projector. If you select Save the passphrase and don't show this dialog box again. the projector's SSID and passphrase are saved on the computer and this dialog box is not displayed the next time you connect. You do not have to enter the passphrase again. • The following dialog box is displayed if the projector's passphrase has not been changed from the default.
Connecting to a Projector on a Network and Projecting When the system starts in Advanced Connection Mode. A B Automatic search In Quick Connection Mode, you can search for the projectors based on the SSID. In Advanced Connection Mode, you can search for available projectors on the network system to which the computer is connected. Manual search In Quick Connection Mode, you can search for the projector based on the SSID selected from a list.
Connecting to a Projector on a Network and Projecting J Set options You can make option settings such as the processing method when EasyMP Network Projection starts. s "Set options" p.35 K Save in the profile Saves the results of a network projector search as a profile. s "Making a Profile" p.18 L Clear list Deletes all search results. M SSID (Quick Connection Mode only) The projector's SSID is displayed.
Connecting to a Projector on a Network and Projecting 15 Show Releases Stop or Pause. Displays the multi-screen preview screen. Pause Pauses projected images while connecting to the projector. each display to enlarge each Screen Preview to full-screen. Presentation Mode Each time this is clicked, Presentation Mode switches between enabled/ disabled. s "Projecting Only a PowerPoint Slide Show (Presentation Mode)" p.
Connecting to a Projector on a Network and Projecting The toolbar display is switched as follows. The toolbar display remains as is until switched again.
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. The IP address can be input directly.
Connecting to a Projector on a Different Subnet 18 a While the projector is displayed on the EasyMP Network Projection projector selection screen, click Save in the profile. The search results are displayed on the EasyMP Network Projection projector selection screen. Provided the target projector has been identified, select that projector, and then click Connect to establish a connection.
Connecting to a Projector on a Different Subnet following screens is displayed. After entering the Profile name and selecting the Save in destination, click Add. 19 Searching by specifying a Profile You can search by specifying the profile you created. For Windows a Click Profile on the EasyMP Network Projection projector selection screen. If no profile is registered, you cannot select Profile. For Mac OS X b a From the menu that is displayed, select the projector you want to connect to.
Connecting to a Projector on a Different Subnet 20 Managing a Profile You can change the name and the hierarchical structure of the profile. a Click Set options on the EasyMP Network Projection main screen. b Click Edit profile. The Set options screen is displayed. A : Indicates a profile. B : Indicates a folder. Profile Item c Function The Edit profile screen is displayed. Profile You can display the registered profile. You can manage it by creating a folder.
Connecting to a Projector on a Different Subnet Profile Item Function Rename You can display the Rename dialog box to 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 the profile. Exported profiles can be used as backup files. You can import them with another computer. Import You can load an exported 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) 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 X. To set Presentation Mode to On or Off, click the s "Using the Toolbar" p.14 button.
Projecting Movies on a Computer (Movie Sending Mode) You can send movie files to the projector using Movie Sending Mode. This allows movies to be played more smoothly than by projecting them played with other applications on a computer. You can also select multiple files and play them repeatedly from first to last. 24 Playing Movies a Click the button on the toolbar. The projector selection screen is displayed. However, some projectors may not support movie files.
Projecting Movies on a Computer (Movie Sending Mode) 25 Pause Pauses playback. Stop Stops playback. Back Plays the current file from the beginning. Next Plays the next file from the beginning. Repeat Plays repeatedly from the first file in the list. You cannot repeat one specific file when there are multiple files in the list. f The Movie Sending Mode screen is displayed again. The selected file is displayed in the Movie file list.
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 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 X, an external monitor needs to be connected to the computer to enable this function.
Using Multi-Screen Display 27 Arrangement example 2 Procedure Before Using the Multi-screen Display Function a Set the virtual display. s "Setting the Virtual Display" p.27 In a Windows environment, enable the virtual displayg driver as necessary. Also, for both Windows and Mac OS X, set up the virtual display arrangement. b Allocate the image to be projected. s "Allocating the Image to be Projected" p.
Using Multi-Screen Display a Click Start, select Programs (or All Programs), EPSON Projector, EasyMP Network Projection, and then click Add-Remove Virtual Display. 28 a The Add-Remove Virtual Display screen is displayed. 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. • The SSID for the computer and each projector must be the same.
Using Multi-Screen Display 29 e Click the Settings tab. f Drag the displayed monitor icon and place it where desired. Display layout and Display properties are added at the bottom of the screen. d Click Display properties. The Display Properties screen is displayed. Here, the actual monitor (1) is placed on the left, while the virtual monitor (3) is placed on the right.
Using Multi-Screen Display 30 g Click OK to close the Display Properties screen. Allocate the projecting images next. s "Allocating the Image to be Projected" p.32 For Mac OS X a b c a Double-click EasyMP Network Projection from the Applications folder to start EasyMP Network Projection. Select Quick Connection Mode or Advanced Connection Mode, and then click OK. Select the Use multi-display check box.
Using Multi-Screen Display The display setting screen is displayed. e f 31 g Drag the displayed monitor icon and place it where desired. h Close the display setting screen. Click Arrangement. Clear the Mirror Displays check box. Allocate the projecting images next. s "Allocating the Image to be Projected" p.
Using Multi-Screen Display 32 Allocating the Image to be Projected This section explains the virtual display for arrangement example 1. s "Example of Adjusting the Virtual Display" p.26 a Open the file to be projected. b Drag the window to the desired virtual displayg monitor, and allocate it where the image is to be projected. Open the PowerPoint and Excel files. Drag the Excel window to the right until it cannot be seen.
Using Multi-Screen Display 33 a In a Windows environment, if the virtual display driver has been enabled so that the mouse pointer can be moved outside the limits of the screen, there may be occasions when you lose track of the location of the pointer. If you are not using a virtual display, clear the virtual display checkbox on the AddRemove Virtual Display screen so that the mouse pointer moves back inside the screen's display area.
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Set options 35 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. a General settings tab 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 following sections. When you have made all the necessary settings, click OK to close the Set options screen.
Set options 36 Make the movement of the mouse pointer smooth Windows only (except for Windows 2000) Select to prevent the mouse pointer from flickering when Transfer layered window is selected in Adjust performance. (When Windows Aero is selected as the theme in Windows Vista/7, Windows Aero turns off by selecting this setting. ) Search method on startup Select from the following projector search methods executed when EasyMP Network Projection is started.
Set options 37 Transfer layered window Windows only (excluding Windows Vista and Windows 7). The layered window is in use when contents such as messages displayed on the computer are not projected by the projector. Select this check box to project contents such as messages that use the layered window. If the mouse pointer flickers on the screen, select Make the movement of the mouse pointer smooth in General settings.
Set options a Audio can only be transferred to one projector. Audio cannot be transferred when connected to multiple projectors.
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 b c d Click Start, select Settings, and then click Control Panel. Double-click Add/Remove Programs. Click Change or remove program. Select EasyMP Network Projection, and then click Change/Remove.
Connection Limitations 40 When projecting computer images while running EasyMP Network Projection, the following restrictions apply. Confirm these points. Windows 32-bit color Mac OS X About 16.7 million colors (32-bit) The operational guarantee for multi-screen display is 16-bit and 32-bit color. Supported Resolutions The following computer screen resolutions can be projected. You cannot connect to a computer whose resolution is greater than WUXGAg.
Connection Limitations • Slideshow is played back in simple mode when projecting from Windows Photo Gallery or Windows Live Photo Gallery. Because the toolbar is not displayed, you cannot change the Theme (effects) while playing a slide show, regardless of the Windows Experience Index rating. Once simple mode has started, you cannot change modes while Windows Photo Gallery or Windows Live Photo Gallery is running even if you close EasyMP Network Projection.
Troubleshooting 42 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? (For Quick Connection Mode) Set an SSID that is different from that of the access point. You can make the SSID setting from the projector's Network menu. See the following manual for details.
Troubleshooting 43 Cannot connect the projector and the computer via wired LAN. Check Remedy Are the computer's LAN card and the built-in LAN function available? Check that LAN is available from the device manager under Control Panel - System - Hardware. 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 44 Check Remedy Are the access point and the projector's subnet different? (For Advanced Connection Mode) Select Manual search from EasyMP Network Projection, specify the IP address, and connect. s "Specifying Either an IP Address or Projector Name and Performing a Search (Advanced Connection Mode Only)" p.
Troubleshooting 45 Applications are no longer displayed from the computer screen when the multi-screen display function is executed. Check Is another application running on the virtual displayg? (For Windows) Remedy When Virtual Display is installed, another application sometimes runs on the virtual display. In this case, set Virtual Display to off in Screen properties. The mouse pointer is not displayed on the computer screen. Check Remedy The mouse pointer was moved onto the virtual displayg.
Troubleshooting 46 No audio from the projector when connecting with EasyMP Network Projection. Check Remedy Are multiple projectors connected to one computer? Audio can only be transferred to one projector. Try disconnecting other projectors. Is audio set to output from the computer in Set Options? Select Output audio from the projector on the Audio Output tab. s "Audio Output tab" p.37 When a connection is made using EasyMP Network Projection, a PowerPoint Slide Show cannot be started.
Troubleshooting 47 Error message when starting up EasyMP Network Projection Error Messages Connection to the projector failed. XXXXXX was disconnected. Remedy Try connecting again. If you still cannot connect to the projector, check the network settings on the computer and the network settings for the projector. You can make network settings from the projector's Network menu. See the following manual for details. s User's Guide The keyword does not match.
Troubleshooting 48 Error Messages Remedy One or more projectors are not responding. Failed to simultaneously connect to one or more of the projectors that you attempted to connect to. Check the network settings on the computer and the network settings on the projector. You can make network settings from the projector's Network menu. See the following manual for details. s User's Guide Enter the keyword displayed on the projector screen.
Glossary 49 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 51 A Multi-screen display .............................. 26, 27 Adjust performance ..................................... 36 Advanced connection mode ............ 9, 10, 11 Audio output ................................................ 37 Automatic search ......................................... 13 C Clear list ........................................................ Continuous Play .......................................... Copy ..............................................................
