EasyMP Multi PC Projection Operation Guide
Contents Introduction to EasyMP Multi PC Projection............................................................................................. 7 EasyMP Multi PC Projection Features ................................................................................................. 7 Connection to Various Devices........................................................................................................ 7 Four-Panel Display ..........................................................................
Screen Types for Projection Control.............................................................................................. Operating the Projected Display Status......................................................................................... Changing the Number of Projected Panels.................................................................................... Changing the Presenter............................................................................................................
Set options - User Settings ............................................................................................................ Set options - General settings ....................................................................................................... Set options - Adjust performance .................................................................................................. Set options - Audio Output..................................................................................
Introduction to EasyMP Multi PC Projection See the information here to learn more about EasyMP Multi PC Projection software. EasyMP Multi PC Projection Features EasyMP Multi PC Projection Features EasyMP Multi PC Projection is software that allows you to hold interactive meetings by projecting images from network projectors. You can use a variety of display options for your environment.
Parent topic: EasyMP Multi PC Projection Features Related tasks Connecting to Multiple Projectors (Mirroring) Related topics Connection Methods Four-Panel Display You can simultaneously display up to four screens in separate projected panels, which is useful in both business and educational environments. For example, you can compare and analyze data while simultaneously projecting screens from multiple devices.
Parent topic: EasyMP Multi PC Projection Features Related tasks Changing the Number of Projected Panels Change Presenters and Projection Position Using EasyMP Multi PC Projection, you can easily change the screen being projected and the projection position by simply dragging and dropping user names in panels on the projection control screen. You can share the projector with other users on the same network without having to change cable connections, allowing users to take turns giving presentations.
Note: The projection control screen may not be available on all versions of this software. Parent topic: EasyMP Multi PC Projection Features Related tasks Changing the Presenter Changing the Projection Position Moderator Function When using the moderator function, only one person plays a role of moderator who can control the projected display. This function is suitable for meetings in which one user is the moderator and the other users are participants, and the moderator must control the projected display.
Note: This function is available only for supported models.
Setting Up EasyMP Multi PC Projection for the First Time Follow these instructions before connecting a computer to the projector over a network. Installing the Software Setting Up the Projector Installing the Software Install EasyMP Multi PC Projection from the EPSON Projector Software CD-ROM supplied with your projector. Note: • If the language selected for the installation differs from the language of the operating system being used, the screens may not be displayed correctly.
Requirement Windows Mac Operating system Windows XP Mac OS X • Professional (32-bit) • 10.4.x (32-bit) • Home Edition (32-bit) • 10.5.1 or later (32-bit) • Tablet PC Edition (32-bit) • 10.6.x (32- and 64-bit) Windows Vista • 10.7.x (32- and 64-bit) • Ultimate (32-bit) • 10.8.
Requirement Windows Mac Display Resolution between 1024 × 768 (XGA) and 1920 × 1200 (WUXGA) 16-bit color or greater (approximately 32,000 display colors) Note: • Operation is not guaranteed for Windows XP without any service packs installed, or Windows XP Service Pack 1. • Operation is not guaranteed for Mac OS X 10.5.0 because the Firewall settings are not set correctly when the version is updated.
Installation starts. 5. Follow the on-screen instructions to install. Parent topic: Installing the Software Setting Up the Projector Follow these instructions to set up a projector to connect to a wireless or wired LAN. When connecting the projector to a wireless LAN, connect using the Advanced Connection Mode. You cannot connect using the Quick Connection Mode.
7. Select On for Wireless LAN Power. 8. Select Advanced for Connection Mode. 9. Select other options as necessary for your network. See the User's Guide supplied with the projector for more details. 10. Select security settings on the Security menu as necessary for your network. Check with your network administrator for more information on making the correct settings. 11.
2. Connect the computer to the network. Note: To set up a network connection, if necessary, see the documentation supplied with your computer or network adapter. 3. Connect a LAN cable to the projector. 4. Turn on the projector. 5. Press the Menu button on the remote control or the control panel, select the Network menu, and select Network Configuration. 6. Select Wired LAN. A screen like one of the following is displayed. 7. Select IP settings as necessary. • DHCP is available: Set DHCP to On.
Connecting to the Projector and Projecting Images Follow these instructions to connect the computer and the projector over a network, and to project images from your computer screen using the projector. Make sure you have already set up EasyMP Multi PC Projection.
• Only one user is the moderator and has full control over the meeting using the moderator function. (Holding a class or lesson using the participants' computer screens in an educational environment.
Note: To start a meeting using the moderator function, one user must connect to the projector as the moderator and the other users must connect to the projector as participants.
1. Press the LAN button or Source Search button on the remote control to switch the input source to LAN. The LAN standby screen is projected. 2. Start EasyMP Multi PC Projection. • Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7: Click Start, select Programs (or All Programs), EPSON Projector, EasyMP Multi PC Projection, and then click EasyMP Multi PC Projection Ver.X.XX. • Windows 8: Navigate to the Start screen and select EasyMP Multi PC Projection Ver.X.XX.
4. Select the projector you want to connect to from the Projector List, and then perform one of the following operations. • All users can become presenters, or are participants in the moderator function: Make sure Connect as Moderator is not selected, and then click Join. • User is the moderator in the moderator function: Select Connect as Moderator, and then click Join. Note: • The moderator function is available only for supported models and may not be available on all versions of this software.
The computer screen for the user who connects first is projected in full screen mode. Users who connect later can project their own screen by clicking the button on the toolbar or can control the projected display from the projection control screen by clicking the button on the toolbar. Note: • When a connection is established, the input source for the projector automatically switches to the LAN source if no other signal is being input.
Parent topic: Connecting to the Projector and Projecting Images Search Methods You can use one of the following methods to search for the projector you want to connect to. Choose the best method depending on your environment. • Searching for Network Projectors Automatically You can automatically search for available projectors on the network. Searches are performed only on the same subnet. Projectors on different subnets are not displayed in the search results.
The search results are displayed. When you click Refresh, the latest information is displayed. If you cannot find any projectors, try one of the other search methods.
1. Click Manual search on the search screen. 2. Enter the IP address or the projector name for the projector you want to connect to, and then click Search.
The search results are displayed. Parent topic: Selecting the Projector Search Method Searching for Network Projectors Using a Profile You can save network projector information as a profile, and then search for the same projector using the profile instead of specifying the projector details each time.
1. Click Profile on the search screen. 2. Double-click the folder or the projector icon for the profile you want to use from the list.
The search results are displayed. Parent topic: Searching for Network Projectors Using a Profile Related tasks Registering a Profile Registering a Profile After searching for a projector, you can save the projector details as a profile using a memorable name that you can search for easily later. Note: You cannot register a profile under the Shared Profile folder on the search screen. 1. While the projectors are displayed on the search screen, perform one of the following operations.
2. Enter the Projector file name, and select the folder where you want to save the profile, and then click OK. The profile is registered and the projector information is saved in the profile. Note: • The folder structure can be six folders deep. • Click Create New folder if you want to create a new folder. • To register a specific projector, you can drag and drop the projector from the Projector List to the folder under Profile. • You can drag and drop profiles and folders to change the folder structure.
Exporting a Profile You can export a profile and share it with other users allowing them to easily search for projectors and join a meeting. Note: You cannot export the profiles under the Shared Profile folder on the search screen. 1. On the search screen, right-click the folder containing the profile you want to share under Profile, and then click Export. The Save As screen is displayed. 2. Select where you want to save the profile (.mplist), and then click Save. The profile is exported.
Sharing a Profile over a Network You can share an exported profile with other users over a network so that any changed projector information is easily updated. The shared profile is read and updated automatically when EasyMP Multi PC Projection is started. 1. Place the profile (.mplist) in a shared network location such as a server. 2. Click Set options on the search screen. The Set options screen is displayed. 3. Click the User Settings tab. 4.
Parent topic: Searching for Network Projectors Using a Profile Related tasks Exporting a Profile Controlling the Projected Display Follow these instructions to use the toolbar and the projection control screen to control the screen being projected.
Parent topic: Controlling the Projected Display Related references Toolbar Projection Control Screen Operating the Projected Display Status You can control the projected display while projecting your computer screen by starting, stopping, or pausing the projected image. Perform one of the following operations on the toolbar or the projection control screen. • Show: Click the button. The computer screen is projected as it is. • Stop: Click the button. The projected image stops.
The projected image pauses. The paused image is projected, even if you make changes on the computer screen. Note: • These buttons are not available for participants when using the moderator function. • The moderator can also control the other users' projection using the projection control screen when using the moderator function.
2. Click the panel of the user to be projected in the projection area. The selected panel is framed in blue. 3. Perform one of the following operations to change the number of available panels in the projection area. • Project one panel in full screen mode: Click the button. • Split the projected display in two and projecting the selected panel and the adjacent right or left panel: Click the button. • Split the projected display in four and projecting the all four panels: Click the button.
• The background color for panels not being projected is gray. Parent topic: Controlling the Projected Display Related references Projection Control Screen Changing the Presenter You can change the presenter by dragging and dropping one of the connected user names in the list onto a panel in the projection area. Note: This function is not available for participants when using the moderator function. 1. Click the button on the toolbar. The projection control screen is displayed. 2.
Note: • If you cannot find the user that you want to project in the user list, you can search for them using the user search box. • You can also right-click a user name in the user list to select the projection position. • If there is no user in a white panel, a black screen is projected. The selected user's computer screen is projected. 3. To finish projecting, drag and drop the user name from the projection area to the user list.
2. Select the user in the projection area, and then drag and drop the user name into another position. The projection position is changed. Note: When the or button is selected, you can drag and drop the user name in a gray panel to the white panel to switch the image being projected. If you drag and drop the user name in a white panel to the gray panel, the image for that user will not be projected.
The connection between your computer and the projectors is ended. Note: • When you are the moderator, the Disconnect All button is displayed on the toolbar instead of this button. • You can also disconnect by clicking Leave from the Tool menu on the projection control screen. • The moderator can disconnect other participants by right-clicking the selected user in the user list, and then clicking Leave on the projection control screen when using the moderator function.
Note: This function is not available for participants when using the moderator function. The confirmation screen is displayed. 2. Click OK. You are returned to the search screen.
Using Additional Functions Follow these instructions to use additional EasyMP Multi PC Projection functions that may be useful during a meeting.
Note: • You can start EasyMP Multi PC Projection by double-clicking the shortcut file (.pme). The saved projectors are automatically searched for and the results are displayed on the search screen. • You can also select the projector or folder from the Profile or Projector List, and then drag and drop to the location where you want to create the shortcut.
A projector mirroring group is formed and the same image is projected from multiple projectors. Note: • When you select one projector from a projector mirroring group, all of the projectors in that group are selected. • When other users are already connected to a projector in a mirroring group, you can only select another projector from the same mirroring group. You cannot select a projector that is not in a mirroring group.
3. Select Output audio from the projector, and then click OK. The Set options screen closes. Parent topic: Using Additional Functions Related tasks Projecting Your Screen Projecting Your Screen You can project the computer screen in full screen mode without projecting any other users' screens. 1. On the search screen, select the projector you want to connect to, and then click Join. The toolbar is displayed. 2. Click the button. Note: • You can also use the button on the projection control screen.
Parent topic: Using Additional Functions Changing the Moderator While using the moderator function, you can change the moderator when another user needs to control the projected display. Note: The moderator function may not be available on all versions of this software. 1. On the search screen, select the projector you want to connect to, select Connect as Moderator, and then click Join. The moderator function turns on and the toolbar is displayed. 2. Click the button on the toolbar.
4. Click OK. The moderator function turns off. 5. Click the Become Moderator button on the projection control screen on a different user's computer. The confirmation screen is displayed. 6. Click OK. The moderator function turns back on and the new moderator can control the projected display.
Note: This function is available only for the moderator when using the moderator function. 1. Click Set options on the search screen. The Set options screen is displayed. 2. Click the General settings tab. 3. Select Freeze projected screen when displaying Projection control screen, and then click OK. The Set options screen closes. The operation on the projector control screen will not be projected next time you use it.
Solving Problems See the following sections to check for solutions to problems you may have using EasyMP Multi PC Projection. Solving Network Connection Problems Solving Problems During Projection Error Messages List Event ID List Solving Network Connection Problems Try these solutions depending on your network environment.
• Set the computer, the access point, and the projector to the same SSID. Go to Network > Network Configuration > Wireless LAN > SSID. • Set DHCP to Off. When DHCP is set to On, it may take some time to enter LAN standby status if an available DHCP server is not found. Go to Network > Network Configuration > Wireless LAN > DHCP or Network > Network Configuration > Wireless LAN > IP Settings > DHCP. • Set the IP address, the subnet mask, and the gateway address for the projector correctly.
• If you cannot find the projector you want to connect to using Automatic search, select Manual search to specify the IP address. • Make sure the projector supports the EasyMP Multi PC Projection version being used. Install EasyMP Multi PC Projection from the EPSON Projector Software CD-ROM supplied with the projector. • Install the latest version of EasyMP Multi PC Projection on all computers.
• Set the IP address, the subnet mask, and the gateway address for the projector correctly. • Close network settings on the projector, and then return to the LAN standby screen. • Check the computer's network settings. • Enable LAN settings on your computer. Windows XP: Check Control Panel > System > Hardware > Device Manager. Windows Vista, Windows 7, and Windows 8: Check Control Panel > System and Maintenance or System and Security > Device Manager. • Turn off the firewall.
Solutions When the Computer Screen is Not Displayed Properly Solutions When the Screen is Not Projected Properly Solutions When Audio is Not Played Properly Parent topic: Solving Problems Solutions When the Computer Screen is Not Displayed Properly If there are any problems with the computer screen, try the following solutions. • If you start EasyMP Multi PC Projection while PowerPoint is running, a slide show might not run.
Related references Set options - General settings Set options - Adjust performance Related tasks Changing the Moderator Solutions When Audio is Not Played Properly If there is no audio coming from the projector, try the following solutions. • Audio can only be transferred to one projector. When multiple projectors are connected to one computer, disconnect other projectors and try again. • Select Output audio from the projector on the Audio Output tab on the Set options screen.
Error Messages When Starting up EasyMP Multi PC Projection Error Messages Remedy This application is already running. Two instances of EasyMP Multi PC Projection have been started. Cannot start this application because other EPSON Projector software (Quick Wireless Connection) is already running. Close Quick Wireless Connection and then start EasyMP Multi PC Projection. Cannot start this application because other EPSON Projector software (USB Display) is already running.
Error Messages Remedy Network adapter information could not be obtained. Check the following items. • A network adapter is installed on the computer. • The driver for the network adapter being used is installed on the computer. • The network adapter is enabled. After checking, restart the computer and then restart EasyMP Multi PC Projection. If you still cannot connect, check the network settings on the computer and the network settings on the projector. Cannot start from the shortcut while projecting.
Error Messages When Searching for and Selecting Projectors Error Messages Remedy Cannot join. The maximum number of participants has been exceeded. The maximum number of devices are already connected to the projector. Disconnect users and projectors that are not projecting screens. The keyword does not match. Re-enter the keyword displayed on the projector screen. Check the Projector Keyword displayed on the LAN standby screen, and enter the Projector Keyword.
Installing EasyMP Multi PC Projection (Mac OS X) Related topics Supported Resolutions and Colors Error Messages When Projecting Error Messages Remedy The projector has disconnected. An error may have occurred in the projector. Check the projector's indicator lights. A network error occurred. Try connecting again. If you still cannot connect to the projector, check the network settings on the computer and the network settings on the projector.
Error Messages Remedy Cannot import. Format not supported by this application. Check the profile you want to import. You cannot import a profile for projectors connected using Quick Connection Mode in EasyMP Network Projection. Also, you cannot import a profile when projector information has not been registered, or when the profile is corrupt. Cannot import because the folder structure exceeds six folders. The folder structure cannot exceed six layers.
Related tasks Changing the Moderator Event ID List When a connection error occurs, a number indicating the type of error is displayed as follows. Event ID: 04xx Check the numbers and then apply the following countermeasures. If you cannot resolve the problem, contact your network administrator, or contact Epson as described in your projector User's Guide. Event ID Cause Remedy 0432 Failed to startup the network software. Restart the projector. Network communication is unstable.
Event ID Cause Remedy 0898 Failed to acquire DHCP. Check the DHCP server to see if it is operating correctly and check the LAN cable to see if it is connected correctly. If you are not using DHCP, set DHCP to Off. 0899 Other communication errors If restarting the projector or the network software does not solve the problem, contact Epson as described in your projector User's Guide. 089A The EAP authentication type is not the same. 089B EAP server authentication failed.
Screen Summary See these sections for more information about the EasyMP Multi PC Projection screens. Search Screen Save Screen Set options Toolbar Projection Control Screen Search Screen When you start EasyMP Multi PC Projection, the search screen is displayed. 1 User name Displays the user name displayed in the user list on the projection control screen. You can edit the user name on the User Settings tab on the Set options screen.
3 Manual search Searches for projectors on the network by specifying the projector's IP address or projector name. 4 Profile Searches for projectors on the network by using the projector information saved previously. 5 Profile list Displays the registered profiles (projector information). When you double-click the profile, the projectors registered in the profile are searched for on the network. 6 Set options Displays the Set options screen. 7 Join Connects to the selected projectors.
14 Manual search box When using Manual search, enter the projector's IP address or the projector name. Click the Search button to search for the specified projector. Projector status icons in the Projector List are described in the following table. Available. You can connect to the projector. Standby Available. Although other computers are connected to the projector, you can also connect at the same time. Busy Available.
Related tasks Searching for Network Projectors Automatically Searching for Network Projectors by Specifying an IP Address or Projector Name Related topics Searching for Network Projectors Using a Profile Searching for Network Projectors Using a Shortcut Set options Save Screen When you search for projectors and save information as a profile on the search screen, the Save screen is displayed. 1 Projector file name Enter the projector file name.
2 Save in Select the folder where you want to save the profile. 3 Create New folder Creates a new folder. 4 OK Registers the projector information in the profile. Parent topic: Screen Summary Related tasks Registering a Profile Set options When you click Set options on the EasyMP Multi PC Projection search screen, the Set options screen is displayed. Note: You can also access Set options from the Tool menu on the projection control screen.
User name Enter the user name displayed in the user list on the projection control screen. You can enter up to 32 characters. This setting is synchronized with the setting on the search screen. Shared Profile Name Enter the network location or URL of the shared profile (including the name of the profile) as shown below. • For a file server (Windows only): \\xxxxx\xxxxx.mplist • For a web server: http://xxxxx/xxxxx.mplist Delete Deletes the input history for Manual search.
Set options - General settings When you click the General settings tab on the Set options screen, the following screen is displayed. Encrypt communications Select to encrypt and transmit data. Even if data is intercepted, it cannot be decrypted. Display in high resolution when dividing the projected screen in two or four Available only for projectors with a resolution of WUXGA (1920 × 1200). Select to display all divided screens in high resolution.
Use Easy Interactive Tools Select to use Easy Interactive Tools with EasyMP Multi PC Projection. This setting is synchronized with Transfer layered window in Adjust performance. Switch LAN Windows only Use this setting if you need 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.
Performance adjustment slider You can set the performance to Fast, Normal, and Fine. Set to Fast if movie projections are interrupted. Lower the resolution and transfer Available only for projectors with a resolution of WUXGA (1920 × 1200). Select to reduce the size of the data to be transferred to the projector by lowering the resolution. Use this option on a slow network or if it takes too long to display the image or projection is interrupted.
Output audio from the projector Select to output the computer's audio from the projector. Clear to output audio from the computer. Note: You can only output the computer's audio from the projector when projecting one computer screen in full screen mode. Restore Defaults Resets all adjustment values for Set options to their default settings, except for Switch LAN in General settings.
When using the moderator function, one of the following toolbars is displayed depending on your role of the session. • For the moderator • For the participants Note: Some items may not be displayed on all version of this software. Releases Stop or Pause and projects the computer screen as it is. Show Stops projection while connected to the projector. A black screen is projected while stopped.
Pauses projected images while connecting to the projector. Pause Projects the screen from your computer in full screen mode without projecting any other users' screens. Project My Screen Leave Disconnects the connection between your computer and the projectors. Disconnect All Disconnects the connection between all devices and projectors participating in the meeting. Switches to the projection control screen.
Note: The projection control screen may not be available on all versions of this software. 1 File menu Click to select Exit to close the software. Tool menu Click to select Leave or Disconnect All. Click to select Set options to display the Set options screen. Help menu Click to select Version information. 2 Number of connections Displays the number of users connected to the projector. 3 User information Displays your name and status.
5 User list Displays the user names for the computers connected to the projectors. You can connect up to 50 devices between computers that are running EasyMP Multi PC Projection and smartphones or tablets that are running Epson iProjection. When you drag and drop a user name to a white panel in the projection area, the computer screen is projected. The background for users that are currently being projected is blue and users that are in the projection area but not currently projecting is gray.
11 Screen control buttons Indicates the following status of the projector. Releases Stop or Pause and projects the computer screen as it is. Show Stops projecting. Projects a black screen while it is stopped. Stop Pauses the computer screen currently displayed. The projected display does not change, even if you make changes on the computer screen. Pause 12 Switches to the toolbar. Switch to Toolbar 13 Change projection buttons Changes the number of panels available for projecting computer screens.
Related references Search Screen Set options - User Settings Toolbar Related tasks Disconnecting Projecting Your Screen Changing the Moderator Hiding the Projection Control Screen Related topics Controlling the Projected Display 77
Appendix See these sections to learn more about EasyMP Multi PC Projection software. Updating and Uninstalling the Software Supported Resolutions and Colors Limitations Notices Updating and Uninstalling the Software Follow these instructions to update or uninstall EasyMP Multi PC Projection.
4. Do one of the following. • Windows XP: Double-click Add or Remove Programs. • Windows Vista and Windows 7: Click Uninstall a program from the Programs category. 5. Select EasyMP Multi PC Projection, and then do one of the following. • Windows XP: Click Change/Remove. • Windows Vista and Windows 7: Click Uninstall/Change. 6. Follow the on-screen instructions.
Parent topic: Updating and Uninstalling the Software Supported Resolutions and Colors Check these sections for the computer screen resolutions and the number of colors that EasyMP Multi PC Projection can project. Supported Resolutions Display Color Parent topic: Appendix Supported Resolutions The following computer screen resolutions can be projected. You cannot connect to a computer with a resolution greater than WUXGA.
Windows Mac OS X 16-bit color Approx. 32,000 colors (16-bit) 32-bit color Approx. 16.7 million colors (32-bit) Parent topic: Supported Resolutions and Colors Limitations Check these sections for restrictions applied when projecting computer images while using EasyMP Multi PC Projection.
Parent topic: Limitations Limitations when Projecting from Windows Photo Gallery or Windows Live Photo Gallery Note the following limitations when launching Windows Photo Gallery or Windows Live Photo Gallery when using EasyMP Multi PC Projection. • Slideshow is played back in simple mode when projecting from Windows Photo Gallery or Windows Live Photo Gallery.
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. Parent topic: Limitations Limitations when Projecting from Windows Media Center Note the following limitations when projecting from Windows Media Center. • You cannot project images in full screen mode using Windows Media Center. Switch to window display mode to project the images.
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In this guide, the operating systems above are referred to as "Mac OS X 10.4.x," "Mac OS X 10.5.x," "Mac OS X 10.6.x," "Mac OS X 10.7.x," and "Mac OS X 10.8.x." Furthermore, the collective term "Mac OS X" is used to refer to them all. Parent topic: Notices General Notice IBM, DOS/V, and XGA are trademarks or registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation. Macintosh, Mac, Mac OS, and iMac are trademarks of Apple Inc.
