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EasyMP Operation Guide Contents Projecting Computer Images via a Network (Network Screen) 1 Showing the Presentation(Using the CardPlayer) Using the Toolbar............................................................3 Files that Can be Projected by the CardPlayer ............ 43 Using CardPlayer ......................................................... 44 Names and Functions of Each Icon..................................................... 3 E-Zoom......................................................
Projecting Computer Images via a Network (Network Screen) This chapter explains what to do if a projector that you would like to connect to cannot be found when using Network Screen, and also explains wireless LAN security measures. Using the Toolbar ................................................... 3 • Names and Functions of Each Icon............................... 3 • E-Zoom .......................................................................... 4 • Basic Settings ...................................
EasyMP Operation Guide Using the Toolbar 3 Names and Functions of Each Icon When the computer and the projector are connected to the network, the following toolbar appears on the computer screen. [Windows] (5) A/V Mute Operates in the same way as the [A/V Mute] function of the projector. s"A/V Mute Function" in the User's Guide. (6) E-Zoom Operates in the same way as the E-Zoom function of the projector. A setting window is displayed so that you can enlarge the areas you want to see. sp.
EasyMP Operation Guide 4 Using the Toolbar E-Zoom Basic Settings When you click the "E-Zoom" icon, the following setting window appears, and you can use this window to adjust settings such as the zoom ratio and position. E-Zoom When you click the "Basic settings" icon, the following setting window appears so that you can make adjustments to items such as brightness, contrast and colour mode. Brightness Position Close Cancel E-Zoom Position Close Target projector Adjusts the E-Zoom ratio.
EasyMP Operation Guide Using the Toolbar Target projector This shows the name of the projector that is the current target for operations. If more than one projector is connected, you can select which projector is to be the target projector for basic setting operations. Close Closes the "Basic settings" window. Downloaded From projector-manual.
EasyMP Operation Guide If No Connected Projectors Appear If no connected projectors appear in the projector selection window of EMP NS Connection, check the following points. • If using a wireless LAN, are the projectors set up where signals cannot reach or where signals are weak? • Has the connection mode been set correctly? • Is the subnet correct? If a projector is connected to a network that has a different subnet, you can connect the projector using IP connect mode.
EasyMP Operation Guide 7 If No Connected Projectors Appear 3 Click the "Extension" button in the following window. 5 The following window will be displayed. Click "IP connection" in the top-right corner of the window. 4 Select "Use IP connect mode." and then click the "OK" button. 6 Enter the IP address of the projector that you would like to connect to in the "IP address" box, and then click the "Search" button. Downloaded From projector-manual.
EasyMP Operation Guide 8 If No Connected Projectors Appear 7 The IP address will appear in the "Projector" list and an icon will appear beside it to show that searching is in progress. If the projector is found, the projector name will be displayed in the "Projector" list. If you would like to add another projector, repeat step 6. 8 Click the name of the projector to be connected, select the check box for that projector, and then click the "Connect" button.
EasyMP Operation Guide 9 If No Connected Projectors Appear Creating Connection Groups You can register projectors that are frequently accessed via the network into a single group. EMP NS Connection can register up to a maximum of 16 projectors in a single group.
EasyMP Operation Guide 10 If No Connected Projectors Appear 3 The group detail setting window will be displayed. If creating a new group, click the "New" button. 4 Enter the group name in "Connection Group". 5 Enter the IP address for the projector to be registered in "IP address", and then click the "Add>" button. "New Group" will be displayed in "Connection Group" and the "IP address" and the list of registered projectors will be blank.
EasyMP Operation Guide 11 If No Connected Projectors Appear 6 The IP address will appear in the "Projector" list and an icon will appear beside it to show that searching is in progress. If the projector is found, the projector name will be displayed in the "Projector" list. If you would like to add another projector, repeat step 5. 7 Once all the projectors to be registered have been added to the list, click the "OK" button. When the message "Save group. OK?" is displayed, click the "Yes" button.
EasyMP Operation Guide 12 If No Connected Projectors Appear f Connecting Using a Group Use the following procedure to connect to a projector in a group. If you are continuing on to this procedure after having just created a group by the procedure in "Creating a Group", start the following procedure from step 3. PROCEDURE 1 Carry out steps 1 to 3 in "Connecting by Specifying an IP Address" to display EMP NS Connection extended function window. sp.6 2 Select "Use IP connect mode." and "Use Group List.
EasyMP Operation Guide 13 If No Connected Projectors Appear 4 If the following window is displayed, click "IP connection" in the top-right corner of the window. If "IP connect mode" appears in the top-left corner of the window, continue on to step 5. 5 The projectors that have been registered in the group will be displayed in the "Projector" list. Click the names of the projectors you want to connect to, and then click the "Connect" button. The projector names are displayed in EasyMP standby screen.
EasyMP Operation Guide 14 If No Connected Projectors Appear f Exporting Groups Groups are exported by the following procedure. TIP • This will export all groups in the "Connection Group" list. You cannot export selected groups only. • Create and save at least one group before exporting the groups. sp.9 • Groups cannot be imported while creating a group or editing an existing group. PROCEDURE 1 Carry out steps 1 and 2 in "Creating a group" to display the group detail setting window. sp.
EasyMP Operation Guide 15 If No Connected Projectors Appear f Importing Groups TIP Groups cannot be imported while creating a group or editing an existing group. 3 Select the file to be imported in the window that is displayed, and then click the "Open" button. The groups will be imported and the names of the imported groups will be added to the "Connection Group" list. PROCEDURE 1 Carry out steps 1 and 2 in "Creating a group" to display the group detail setting window. sp.
EasyMP Operation Guide Security Countermeasures for Wireless LAN Because wireless LANs use radio signals to send and receive data, they have the advantage of allowing a device to connect to the network easily as long as they are within range to receive the signals.
EasyMP Operation Guide 17 Security Countermeasures for Wireless LAN Using Encrypted Transmissions in Easy Connect Mode You can encrypt the data that is sent from the computer to the projector while Network Screen is running. When the data is encrypted, security can be maintained, but the transmission speeds will become slower. Follow the procedure below to set encryption. These settings only need to be made once, and will be kept from then on.
EasyMP Operation Guide 18 Security Countermeasures for Wireless LAN Preventing Unauthorised Access to the Wireless LAN in Easy Connect Mode (NS Protect) NS Protect is a personal firewall for Network Screen. NS Protect closes all ports except the ports that are required for Network Screen connection and control, so that unauthorised access from outside can be prevented. To use NS Protect, a user with administrator privileges must login from a Windows XP-based computer.
EasyMP Operation Guide 19 Security Countermeasures for Wireless LAN Setting the Encryption and Authentication Methods for Wireless LAN Access Point Mode You can select one encryption/authentication method from the following available options when using wireless LAN access point mode and running Network Screen. • WEP This uses an encryption key (WEP key) to encode the data.
EasyMP Operation Guide 20 Security Countermeasures for Wireless LAN 3 Check that the "Config" button in the bottom-right corner of the window is selected, and then press the [Enter] button on the remote control. Downloaded From projector-manual.com Epson Manuals 4 Move the cursor to "Wireless LAN" - "Basic" button, and then press the [Enter] button on the remote control.
EasyMP Operation Guide 21 Security Countermeasures for Wireless LAN 5 Move the cursor to "Access point mode", and then press the [Enter] button on the remote control. Access point mode will be selected. Downloaded From projector-manual.com Epson Manuals 6 Move the cursor to "Wireless LAN" - "Security" button, and then press the [Enter] button on the remote control.
EasyMP Operation Guide 22 Security Countermeasures for Wireless LAN 7 8 Select the encryption method and authentication method from "WEP", "WPA" or "LEAP". Move the cursor to the item to be set and then make the required settings. Some menu items require characters or numerals to be entered. See "Entering Characters and Numerals" (sp.24 ) for details on entering characters and numerals. Downloaded From projector-manual.
EasyMP Operation Guide 23 Security Countermeasures for Wireless LAN 9 WPA PSK Enter the PreSharedKey (cryptography key) using single-byte alphanumeric characters. You can enter from 8 up to a maximum of 64 characters. When you enter the Pre Shared Key and press the [Enter] button, the password will be displayed with asterisks (*). You cannot enter any more than 32 characters at the EasyMP configuration setting screen. You can enter more than 32 characters by making the setting using EasyWeb. sp.
EasyMP Operation Guide Security Countermeasures for Wireless LAN Entering Characters and Numerals Follow the procedure below to enter characters and numerals. 1.Move the cursor to the item to be entered, and then press the [Enter] button on the remote control. The cursor will change to green and entry mode will be enabled. 2.To enter only numerals, press the [Num] button on the remote control.
EasyMP Operation Guide 25 Security Countermeasures for Wireless LAN Disabling Automatic ESSID Search If the ESSID is fixed on a computer that is running Windows 2000/XP, you can disable the automatic ESSID search function. This setting only needs to be made once, and will be kept from then on. TIP If the automatic ESSID search function is disabled, you may need to set the ESSID for the computer manually.
Preparing a Presentation (Using EMP SlideMaker2) This chapter describes how to create and send scenarios. Files that Can be Included in Scenarios ............... 27 Outline of Scenarios ............................................. 28 Creating a Scenario .............................................. 29 • Scenario Creation Procedure...............................................................29 • Setting Scenario Properties .........................................
EasyMP Operation Guide Files that Can be Included in Scenarios Any of the following file types can be merged into a single file to create a scenario. Type PowerPoint Image File Type (Extension) .ppt .bmp .jpg Movie .mpg Audio .wav Notes Microsoft PowerPoint 2000/2002/2003 Any version. However, CMYK colour formats and progressive formats cannot be played back.
EasyMP Operation Guide Outline of Scenarios In this guide, a combination of PowerPoint, image and movie files arranged in a projection order and saved as a single file is refferred to as "scenario". Scenarios are created with EMP SlideMaker2. Using EMP SlideMaker2, it is possible to easily and efficiently prepare presentation material by extracting the necessary parts of files, and arranging them in order without editing the original files. 28 TIP EMP SlideMaker2 should be installed into the computer.
EasyMP Operation Guide Creating a Scenario Verify the following points before creating a scenario. • The data that is combined to create a scenario, such as PowerPoint, image and movie files, must be created in advance. • Only file types listed under "Files that Can be Included in Scenarios" can be used. s p.27 29 Setting Scenario Properties PROCEDURE 1 f Scenario Creation Procedure Scenarios are created by the following procedure.
EasyMP Operation Guide 30 Creating a Scenario Scenario Folder Specify where to create the scenario folder to be used while creating the scenario. The name of the scenario folder will be the same as the name of the scenario. Configure BGM 3 The following window will be displayed. Folder window If you would like to play an audio file during the scenario, check the box. The audio file (WAVE format) selection window is displayed if this is selected.
EasyMP Operation Guide 31 Creating a Scenario Including PowerPoint Files into Scenarios PowerPoint files can be included into scenarios by either of the following two methods. .JPG:Cells with PowerPoint animation settings that have been ignored • Including All Slides in a PowerPoint File sp.32 • Including Only Selected Slides while Checking Thumbnails sp.33 .
EasyMP Operation Guide 32 Creating a Scenario f Including All Slides in a PowerPoint File 2 Use the following procedure to include all slides in a PowerPoint file into a scenario. When this method is used to include the slides, any animations that have been set using PowerPoint will be retained after the slides have been imported into the scenario. Check the message and then click the "OK" button. The slideshow will run automatically.
EasyMP Operation Guide 33 Creating a Scenario f Including Only Selected Slides while Checking Thumbnails Use the following procedure to include only selected slides from a PowerPoint file into a scenario. Note that when this method is used to include the slides, any animations that have been set using PowerPoint will be lost. Including Image and Movie Files into Scenarios Image files and movie files can be included into a scenario.
EasyMP Operation Guide 34 Creating a Scenario 3 Double-click the required file icon in the file window. The selected file will be displayed in the scenario window and it will be included into the scenario. 4 To add more files, drag and drop them into the scenario window. 5 To add more than one file, hold down the [Ctrl] key on the keyboard while selecting the files to be added.
EasyMP Operation Guide 35 Creating a Scenario Editing a Scenario You can add and delete slides and files from a scenario and change their order. The CardPlayer project a scenario in accordance with the order in the scenario window. f Adding Files and Slides PROCEDURE Drag files that are displayed in the file window or PowerPoint slides that are displayed in the thumbnail window into the scenario window and drop them in the place where they are to be added.
EasyMP Operation Guide Sending a Scenario To project a created scenario using the projector, it is necessary to send the scenario to the memory card or USB storage device using "Send Scenario" in EMP SlideMaker2. Specify the destination between the following two. • Memory card that is inserted into a card drive of the computer. • USB hard disk drive or USB memory device that is connected to the computer's USB port.
EasyMP Operation Guide 37 Sending a Scenario 4 5 Upon completion of transfer, a message is displayed confirming whether autorun setup is to be performed. If you would like to set autorun, click the "OK" button and continue to the next procedure. To set nothing, close out by clicking the "Cancel" button. All scenario files within the destination drive are displayed in the scenario list on the left.
EasyMP Operation Guide What Do You Do When ... Create a Scenario Easily To turn a single PowerPoint file into a scenario, drag and drop the PowerPoint file icon onto the EMP SlideMaker2 program icon on the desktop. Downloaded From projector-manual.com Epson Manuals 38 TIP • Scenarios cannot be created in this way when EMP SlideMaker2 is running. Be sure to close EMP SlideMaker2 first. • The name "Scnxxxx" (xxxx are numbers) is given to the created scenario.
EasyMP Operation Guide 39 What Do You Do When ... Checking the Scenario Projection Status at the Computer 3 The scenario preview window is displayed. It is possible to verify on a computer how a created scenario will be played back on a projector by using the CardPlayer. All the structural elements of the scenario such as images, animation, background music, etc. can be played. PROCEDURE 1 Open the scenario to verify in EMP SlideMaker2.
EasyMP Operation Guide 40 What Do You Do When ... The following table shows the functions of each button. Stop Stops play and returns to the first slide. Pause Temporarily stops the slides when "Automatically" is selected for "Advance". sp.41 Play Starts the scenario preview. In addition, this restarts stopped or paused scenarios. The following slide is displayed when "Advance" is set to "On mouse click". sp.
EasyMP Operation Guide 41 What Do You Do When ... 2 PROCEDURE 1 Displays the properties window. Set the items in the following table, then click the "OK" button. Right-click the required cell or animation, and select "Cell Properties". To apply the same settings to multiple cells or animations, select multiple cells by clicking while holding down the [Shift] key or the [Ctrl] key, and then right-click to select "Cell Properties".
Showing the Presentation (Using the CardPlayer) This chapter describes how to project the transferred scenario using EMP SlideMaker2, and how to project image and movie files. Files that Can be Projected by the CardPlayer..... 43 Using CardPlayer.................................................. 44 • Starting CardPlayer ..................................................... 44 • Closing CardPlayer...................................................... 45 • CardPlayer Basic Operation .........................
EasyMP Operation Guide Files that Can be Projected by the CardPlayer The following files can be projected using CardPlayer. TIP File Type (Extension) Type Notes Scenario .sit These are scenario files created by sending scenarios. Also plays audio (.wav) files set as BGM at the time of scenario creation. You can also project scenarios that have been created using the EMP SlideMaker that is included with the EMP-7850 and EMP735/715/505. Image .bmp Only 24-bit colour files can be played. .
EasyMP Operation Guide Using CardPlayer CardPlayer lets you play back and project scenarios, image files and movie files that are stored on memory cards or USB storage devices and images in digital camera. This section describes the basic operation of CardPlayer. Starting CardPlayer PROCEDURE 1 Carry out any of the following procedures. • Insert a memory card into the card slot of the projector.
EasyMP Operation Guide 45 Using CardPlayer TIP • If the memory card contains a scenario that is set for autorun, this scenario will be played back at highest priority. If you would like to stop it playing back, press the [Esc] button on the remote control. • If the memory card is not inserted in the card slot on the projector, or the projector and digital camera (or USB storage device) are not connected, the following screen will be displayed.
EasyMP Operation Guide 46 Using CardPlayer 2 Press the [Enter] button on the remote control. CardPlayer shuts down and the following screen is displayed. CardPlayer Basic Operation CardPlayer has the following two operation modes: • "Guide mode": Displays the Easy Menu for file operation. Play files and set options by selecting items in the Easy Menu.
EasyMP Operation Guide 47 Using CardPlayer f Easy Menu Operation (Guide Mode) 2 This section describes the procedures for playing scenarios, image and movies using the Easy Menu. Press the [Enter] button on the remote control. Easy Menu is displayed. PROCEDURE 1 Tilt the [ ] button on the remote control to position the cursor on the file or folder you want to access.
EasyMP Operation Guide 48 Using CardPlayer When a Scenario is Selected Play Scenario Plays the scenario. sp.50 Edit Scenario Displays the edit scenario screen. sp.52 Cancel Closes the Easy Menu without doing anything. When a Image File is Selected View Image Plays the image. sp.54 Cancel Closes the Easy Menu without doing anything. When a Movie File is Selected Play Movie Plays the movie. sp.54 Cancel Closes the Easy Menu without doing anything.
EasyMP Operation Guide 49 Using CardPlayer f Rotating the Image You can rotate images in JPEG format in 90 degree increments during playing them by CardPlayer. The rotating function is also available during the slideshow. 2 During projecting a JPEG image, tilt the [ on the remote control, to the left or right. The image rotates when the [ as shown below. ] button ] button is tilted in a certain direction Rotate JPEG images in the following way.
EasyMP Operation Guide Projecting Scenarios 50 This chapter describes the method for playing a scenario sent to a memory card or USB storage device, operations during scenario playback, and editing a scenario. Scenario File Playing a Scenario You need to have finished transferring the scenario to a memory card or USB storage device using EMP SlideMaker2. sp.36 TIP Autorun and continuous play can be set to the scenario. sp.36 Quick mode: Press the [Enter] button. PROCEDURE 1 Start the CardPlayer. sp.
EasyMP Operation Guide 51 Projecting Scenarios 2 Operation During a Presentation The following operations using the remote control are possible while playing a scenario. Screen Switching Proceed to the next screen by pressing [Enter] or [ Return to the previous screen by pressing [ ]. Stopping Playing The message "Do you want to quit playing the scenario?" is displayed when you press the [Esc] button. Close by selecting the "Exit" button and pressing the [Enter] button.
EasyMP Operation Guide 52 Projecting Scenarios 4 The slides contained in the folder will be displayed. Tilt the [ ] button on the remote control to move the cursor to the slide to be played back. 6 The selected slide will be played back. If you press the [Enter] or [Esc] button on the remote control, the list of slides will be displayed again. To play back a different slide, repeat the procedure from step 4. TIP Slides that have animation settings (with .EMA extension) will appear in the folders.
EasyMP Operation Guide 53 Projecting Scenarios 3 This displays the edit scenario screen. 6 Position the cursor on the desired slide. To change the order of slides → Continue to step 4 To hide the slides → Continue to step 6 4 To hide slides, position the cursor on the desired slide, and depending on the operation mode being used, press the following buttons on the remote control. Guide mode: Press the [Enter] button to display the Easy Menu.
EasyMP Operation Guide Projecting Image and Movie Files Image files from a digital camera and image files and movie files that are stored on a memory card or USB storage device can be projected using CardPlayer by either of the following two methods. • Projecting images and movie files This is a function to project single file. • Sequential projection of image and movie files in a folder (slideshow) This is a function for projecting the file contents within a folder, in order, one file at a time.
EasyMP Operation Guide 55 Projecting Image and Movie Files 4 The image file or movie file will be projected. Pressing the [Enter] or [Esc] buttons on the remote control returns the display to the file list screen. Projecting All Image and Movie Files in a Folder In Sequence (Slideshow) You can project the image and movie files in a folder one at a time, in order. This function is called "Slideshow". Execute the slideshow by the following procedure.
EasyMP Operation Guide Projecting Image and Movie Files 3 Press the following buttons on the remote control depending on the operation mode in use. Guide mode: Press the [Enter] button to display the Easy Menu. Select "Play Slideshow" in the menu, and press the [Enter] button. Quick mode: Press the [Esc] button to display the Easy Menu. Select "Play Slideshow" in the menu, and press the [Enter] button.
EasyMP Operation Guide Setting Image and Movie Files Display Conditions and Operation Mode You can set the display conditions and operation mode for when playing back image or movie files as a slideshow in CardPlayer. In this option, you can set: Continuous Play, Screen switching time, Display order, Effect, and Mode switching. 3 57 Set each of the items. Enable settings by positioning the cursor on the desired item and pressing the [Enter] button on the remote control.
EasyMP Operation Guide 58 Setting Image and Movie Files Display Conditions and Operation Mode Mode switching Switches the operation mode in CardPlayer. The initial setting is "Guide mode". See "Easy Menu Operation (Guide Mode)" (sp.47) for "Guide mode" operations. See "Quick Mode Operation" (sp.48) for "Quick mode" operations. 4 Position the cursor on the "OK" button by tilting the [ ] button on the remote control up, then press the [Enter] button. The settings are applied.
Using a Computer to Set Up, Monitor and Control Projectors This chapter describes 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 (EasyWeb) .......................................................... 60 • Displaying EasyWeb.................................................... 60 • Using the Network Screen Toolbar.....................................................
EasyMP Operation Guide Changing Settings Using a Web Browser (EasyWeb) You can set up and control the projector 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 the setup is easier than using the remote control.
EasyMP Operation Guide 61 Changing Settings Using a Web Browser (EasyWeb) f Entering the IP Address of the Projector When the projector’s network advanced settings have been set to "Access point mode", or using "Wired LAN connection mode", You can specify the target projector with its IP to open the EasyWeb. PROCEDURE • "Extended" - "Language" • "Reset" - "All Reset", "Lamp-Hours Reset" The items available on each menu are the same as on the configuration menu of the projector.
EasyMP Operation Guide Changing Settings Using a Web Browser (EasyWeb) Projector Control EasyRemote can be used to control the projector in the same way as the remote control. s"Remote Control" in the User's Guide "Freeze" button Source buttons "Power" button "A/V Mute" button Downloaded From projector-manual.
EasyMP Operation Guide Using the Mail Notification Function to Report Problems By setting the mail notification function in the EasyMP network setting, notification messages will be sent to preset e-mail 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.
EasyMP Operation Guide 64 Using the Mail Notification Function to Report Problems 4 Move the cursor to the item to be set, and then press the [Enter] button to set the item. Some menu items require characters or numerals to be entered. See "Entering Characters and Numerals" (sp.24) for details on entering characters and numerals. Mail Notification Settings Select "ON" to receive e-mail notifications. IP address of SMTP server Enter the IP address for the SMTP server used by the projector.
EasyMP Operation Guide 65 Using the Mail Notification Function to Report Problems 5 Press the [ ] button on the remote control, move the cursor to the "OK" button, and then press the [Enter] button. The EasyMP standby screen will be displayed again. Message*/Cause Internal error Remedy s"Reading the Indicators "in the User’s Guide Fan related error Sensor error Lamp cover is open.
EasyMP Operation Guide Management Using SNMP By setting SNMP in the EasyMP network setting, notification messages will be sent to preset e-mail addresses when a problem or warning occurs with projectors. This is useful when controlling projectors centrally at a point distant from them. 66 4 Move the cursor to the item to be set, and then press the [Enter] button to set the item. See "Entering Characters and Numerals" (s sp.24) for details on entering characters and numerals.
EasyMP Operation Guide Management Using SNMP 5 Press the [ ] button on the remote control, move the cursor to the "OK" button, and then press the [Enter] button. The EasyMP standby screen will be displayed again. Downloaded From projector-manual.
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