EasyMP Network Projection Operation Guide
Contents 2 About EasyMP Network Projection Various Projection Styles Functions of EasyMP Network Projection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Projecting Only a PowerPoint Slide Show (Presentation Mode) . . 23 Various Screen Transfer Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Using Multi-Screen Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Installing the Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Cannot connect to the projector you want to use. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 The projector is not found when EasyMP Network Projection is started. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
About EasyMP Network Projection This chapter describes useful functions for EasyMP Network Projection and how to install the software.
Functions of EasyMP Network Projection Functions of EasyMP Network Projection You can use EasyMP Network Projection to project your computer screen from the projector via a network. Sharing the projector over the network 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. q To connect the projector to the network, you need the Wireless LAN unit.
Installing the Software 6 For Mac OS Installing the Software You can find EasyMP Network Projection on the EPSON Projector Software CD-ROM. Install the software on the computer you are using. OS Mac OS X 10.3.x Mac OS X 10.4.x Mac OS X 10.5.1 or later* Software Requirements EasyMP Network Projection runs on computers that meet the following requirements. For Windows OS Windows 2000 Service Pack 4 Mac OS X 10.6.x Recommended: Mac OS X 10.3.9/10.4.11/10.5.5 CPU Recommended: CoreDuo 1.
Installing the Software Installing Close all running applications before starting installation. 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. q 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 Two Connection Modes There are two methods of connecting a computer and the projector via a network by using EasyMP Network Projection. Quick Connection Mode In Quick Connection Mode, you can connect the projector and the computer directly using wireless communication. You can easily project images on the computer without making complex network settings because a wireless LAN access point is not required.
Two Connection Modes Preparing to Connect 10 E Follow the steps below to connect the computer and the projector via a network using EasyMP Network Projection. A Install EasyMP Network Projection on the computer to be 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. connected. s "Installing" p.
Connecting to a Projector on a Network and Projecting Connecting to a Projector on a Network and Projecting D Operating the Computer In the following explanations, unless otherwise noted, Windows screen shots are used. Similar screens are displayed on Mac OS. 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.
Connecting to a Projector on a Network and Projecting 12 When the system starts in Advanced Connection Mode. Using the Connection Screen Start EasyMP Network Projection to display the following screen. The operation of each button or item is described in the following table. When the system starts in Quick Connection Mode. 1 Automatic search In Quick Connection Mode, you can search for the projectors based on the SSID.
Connecting to a Projector on a Network and Projecting 2 Manual search 6 In Quick Connection Mode, you can search for the projector based on the SSID selected from a list. In Advanced Connection Mode, you can search for a projector based on a specified IP address or projector name. 3 7 Busy Available. When you click Connect, the computer currently connected is disconnected and your computer is connected. Busy (Disable Cannot be selected.
Connecting to a Projector on a Network and Projecting 15 Profile You can search for a projector on the network using a profile saved using Save in the profile. s "Performing a Search with a Profile" p.18 16 IP address (Advanced Connection Mode only) 14 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.
Connecting to a Projector on a Network and Projecting 2 Indicates the No. of an allocated projector. This No. appears under the icon to indicate the No. of the projector that you can control from the toolbar. 15 Projector control Stop While the projector is connected to the network, the projector's A/V Mute, Switch PC source and Switch video source functions can be controlled from both the remote control and the projector's control panel. Stops projection while connected to the projector.
Connecting to a Projector on a Network and Projecting 16 Screen Preview Switch toolbar display Displays the multi-screen preview screen. The toolbar display is switched as follows. The toolbar display remains as is until switched again. Click to display a preview with the settings you have made. Click each display to enlarge each Screen Preview to full-screen. Full Normal Set options Transmission performance during the transfer of computer images can be adjusted. s "Set options" p.
Connecting to a Projector on a Different Subnet 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.
Connecting to a Projector on a Different Subnet B Enter the IP address or the projector name for the projector 18 Making a Profile you want to connect to, and click OK. Profiles are made by saving search results. For details on how to edit a previously saved profile, see the following section. s "Managing a Profile" p.20 A While the projector is displayed on the EasyMP Network Projection projector selection screen, click Save in the profile.
Connecting to a Projector on a Different Subnet 19 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 or not to overwrite. To save a profile with a different name, select Save as. If you have created a folder for profiles, one of the following screens is displayed. After entering the Profile name and selecting the Save in destination, click Add.
Connecting to a Projector on a Different Subnet A Click Profile on the EasyMP Network Projection projector selection screen. If no profile is registered, you cannot select Profile. 20 Managing a Profile You can change the name and the hierarchical structure of the profile. 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.
Connecting to a Projector on a Different Subnet 21 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 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.
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) 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. To set Presentation Mode to On or Off, click the button.
Using Multi-Screen Display Using Multi-Screen Display 24 Arrangement example 1 Multi-screen display mode allows you to project different images from multiple projectors that are connected to a single computer. With Windows, multiple virtual display drivers can be set in the computer, and each image can be projected by the projector. This function is not available with Windows Vista and Windows 7. For Mac OS, an external monitor needs to be connected to the computer to enable this function.
Using Multi-Screen Display Arrangement example 2 25 Procedure Before Using the Multi-screen Display Function A B C 1 2 Actual monitor image PowerPoint file presenter tools Image of virtual display Slide Show using a PowerPoint file Set the virtual display. s "Setting the Virtual Display" p.25 In a Windows environment, enable the virtual display driver as necessary. Also, for both Windows and Mac OS, set up the virtual display arrangement. Allocate the image to be projected.
Using Multi-Screen Display • Those users who have enabled virtual displays when installing EasyMP Network Projection. • For Mac OS users. A Click Start, select Programs (or All Programs), EPSON Projector, EasyMP Network Projection, and then click Add-Remove EPSON Virtual Display. The Add-Remove EPSON Virtual Display screen is displayed. 26 Adjusting the Virtual Display After starting EasyMP Network Projection, the procedure for setting up the virtual displays differs for Windows and Mac OS.
Using Multi-Screen Display C Select the Use multi-display check box. 27 D Click Display properties. The Display Properties screen is displayed. E Display layout and Display properties are added at the bottom of the screen. Click the Settings tab.
Using Multi-Screen Display F Drag the displayed monitor icon and place it where desired. 28 • For the Screen Resolution settings, see the following. s "Supported Resolutions" p.38 Here, the actual monitor (1) is placed on the left, while the virtual monitor (3) is placed on the right. When the PC has multiple display output terminals, the numbers assigned to the virtual terminals will be sequential to those of the physical terminals.
Using Multi-Screen Display C Select the Use multi-display check box. 29 D Click Display preferences. Display layout and Display preferences are added at the bottom of the screen. The display setting screen is displayed.
Using Multi-Screen Display 30 E Click Arrangement. G F Clear the Mirror Displays check box. H Drag the displayed monitor icon and place it where desired. Close the display setting screen. Allocate the projecting images next. s "Allocating the Image to be Projected" p.30 Allocating the Image to be Projected This section explains the virtual display for arrangement example 1. s "Example of Adjusting the Virtual Display" p.24 A Open the file to be projected. Open the PowerPoint and Excel files.
Using Multi-Screen Display B Drag the window to the desired virtual display 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 "Example of Adjusting the Virtual Display" p.
Using Multi-Screen Display 32 B Click Connect. In a Windows environment, you cannot view the image being sent to a virtual display on the computer. To adjust the image on the virtual display, you must do so while viewing the projected image. To perform mouse-based operations on the virtual display, move the mouse pointer in the direction of the virtual display so that the pointer appears on the virtual display. C q The image allocated to each projector is projected.
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Set options Set options 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. 34 General settings tab A Click Set options on the EasyMP Network Projection main screen. Use full-screen video transfer Plays back a movie file at full screen. If the projector does not support movie sending, this function cannot be set. Encrypt communications Select to Encrypt and transmit data.
Set options Search method on startup 35 Select from the following projector search methods executed when EasyMP Network Projection is started. Adjust performance tab Automatic search on startup Specify search method after startup Search with the last network configuration Edit profile The Edit profile dialog box is displayed. s "Managing a Profile" p.
Set options 36 Audio Output tab Output audio from Select when you want to output the computer's audio from the projector. Clear to output audio the projector from the computer. Restore Defaults q You can reset all adjustment values for Set options to their default settings. However, you can retain settings for Edit profile and Switch LAN in General settings. Audio can only be transferred to one projector. Audio cannot be transferred when connected to multiple projectors.
Uninstalling the Software 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 Click Start, select Settings, and then click Control Panel. B Double-click Add/Remove Programs. C Click Change or remove program. D Select EasyMP Network Projection, and then click Change/Remove.
Connection Limitations Connection Limitations When projecting computer images while running EasyMP Network Projection, the following restrictions apply. Confirm these points. 38 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 or Windows 7 Note the following points when using EasyMP Network Projection on a computer running Windows Vista or Windows 7. 39 • A few minutes after you connect a computer to the projector over a network with EasyMP Network Projection, the following message may be 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 40 Troubleshooting Cannot connect to the projector you want to use. The projector is not found when EasyMP Network Projection is started. Check Remedy Is the Wireless LAN unit connected? Check that the Wireless LAN unit is securely connected. Is the network configuration screen displayed on the projector? Close network settings on the projector, and return to the LAN standby screen.
Troubleshooting 41 Check Is the firewall turned off, or has the firewall been registered as an exception? Remedy When you do not wish to turn off the firewall or register the firewall as an exception, make the necessary settings to open the ports. The ports used by EasyMP Network Projection are "3620", "3621", and "3629". Is Wireless LAN Power set to Off in the Wireless LAN menu Set Wireless LAN Power to On in the Wireless LAN menu from the Configuration menu.
Troubleshooting 42 When a connection is made using EasyMP Network Projection, the projected image remains as it is, and a connection cannot be made from another computer. Check Did the presenter leave the conference room without cutting off the network connection? Remedy With EasyMP Network Projection, the computer currently connected can be disconnected when another computer tries to connect to the projector.
Troubleshooting 43 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 EPSON Virtual Display is installed, another application sometimes runs on the virtual display. In this case, set EPSON Virtual Display to off in Screen properties. The mouse cursor is not displayed on the computer screen.
Troubleshooting 44 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.36 When a connection is made using EasyMP Network Projection, a PowerPoint Slide Show cannot be started.
Troubleshooting 45 Error Message List Cannot connect to the projector. Error Messages Remedy Cannot connect to the projector using this version of EasyMP Network Connection. Install the latest version of EasyMP Network Projection. Install the current version of EasyMP Network Projection from the EPSON Projector Software CD-ROM supplied with the projector. You can download the latest version of EasyMP Network Projection from www.epson.com and select your location.
Troubleshooting 46 Error Messages Connection failed due to keyword mismatch. Remedy When connecting to a projector for which a Projector Keyword has been set, the wrong Projector Keyword is entered. Check the Projector Keyword that is displayed on the LAN standby screen. s "Operating the Computer" p.11 Network adapter information could not be obtained. Check the following point.
Troubleshooting Error Messages Cannot start this application while Quick Wireless Connection is running. 47 Remedy Close Quick Wireless Connection and then start EasyMP Network Projection. The wireless LAN is off. Turn on the wireless LAN, and then Turn on your computer's wireless LAN, and then try searching for the projector again. try searching again.
Glossary 48 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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