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Contents Introduction Making effective use of your projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Sending Images Via a Network (EMP NS Connection) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Monitor, configure, and control the projector from a remote location . . . . . 6 Projecting directly from saved JPEG images on a USB device (Slideshow) . . 6 Connect a USB cable to your computer and project images from the computer screen (USB Display) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setting the EMP NS Connection Operation Using Set options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 General settings Tab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Adjust performance Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Slideshow Basic Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 General Notes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Problems concerning network functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Cannot connect using EMP NS Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Introduction This chapter provides information on functions that allow you to use your projector more effectively.
Making effective use of your projector Making effective use of your projector This projector is equipped with many useful functions to improve usability. As well as a computer cable, you can connect using various other interfaces such as a USB cable, a USB storage device, or a LAN connection. This allows for a wide range of image input sources depending on your usage environment.
Making effective use of your projector Connect a USB cable to your computer and project images from the computer screen (USB Display) By using the supplied USB cable to connect to a Windows computer, you can project images from the computer. See your User’s Guide for more information.
Installing the Software Installing the Software To use the Network functions, install the software from the supplied CD-ROM (either "EPSON Projector Software for Meeting & Monitoring" or "EPSON Projector Software for Monitoring") onto your computer. Software Supplied You can find the following software on the CD-ROM. For system requirements information about this software, see s p.68 • EMP NS Connection Software for sending computer screen images to a connected projector via a network connection.
Installing the Software C Double-click the "Installer for Mac OS X" icon in the EPSON window. Installation starts. D Click "Exit" to complete the installation. q • When installation does not start automatically (Windows only) Select Start - Run, and in the Run dialog box, type the letter for your CD-ROM drive followed by :\EPsetup.exe and then click OK. • Uninstalling For Windows Select Start - Settings - Control Panel - Add-Remove Programs or Add or Remove Programs and then remove EMP NS Connection.
Connecting with EMP NS Connection This section explains how to connect the computer and the projector via a network in Advanced Connection Mode, and the procedure for projecting images of your computer screen with the projector.
EMP NS Connection Summary EMP NS Connection Summary There are two methods of connecting a computer and the projector via a network by using EMP NS Connection. Two Connection Modes and their Main Functions 11 Quick Connection Mode (Only when the optional Wireless LAN unit is installed) Quick Connection Mode only runs when you install the optional Wireless LAN unit in the projector.
EMP NS Connection Summary • Multi-screen display s p.23 You can use different projectors to project a single image as a landscape screen allowing you to project long images such as reports. 12 Steps for Connecting in Advanced Connection Mode Use the following procedure to connect and project in EMP NS Connection Advanced Connection Mode. You need to perform steps 1 to 4 only the first time you connect. 1. Install EMP NS Connection on the computer to be connected. s p.8 2.
Preparing to Connect Preparing to Connect Use the following procedure to prepare the computer and the projector for connection. Preparing the Computer For Windows If you are connecting the computer to the network wirelessly, select the computer’s network settings by using the utility software supplied with your wireless LAN adapter. For more information on the utility software, see the User's Guide supplied with the wireless LAN adapter.
Connecting to a Projector on a Network and Projecting Connecting to a Projector on a Network and Projecting Operating the Projector Before connecting, put the projector into connection standby status. Make sure the projector network settings are complete, and the projector is connected to network equipment such as a network hub via a commercially available network cable. 14 Operating the Computer In the following explanations, unless otherwise noted, Windows screen shots are used.
Connecting to a Projector on a Network and Projecting D When Projector keyword is set to "On" from the projector, the keyword entry screen is displayed. Enter the keyword displayed on the LAN standby screen, then click "OK". When the connection is complete, the computer screen is projected. The following EMP NS Connection toolbar is displayed on the computer screen. You can use this toolbar to operate the projector and make settings, and to disconnect the network connection.
Connecting to a Projector on a Network and Projecting 16 When the system starts in Quick Connection Mode. Using the Connection Screen Select EMP NS Connection to display the following screen. The operation of each button or item is described in the following table. When the system starts in Advanced Connection Mode. A Automatic search In Advanced Connection Mode, you can search for available projectors on the network system that the computer is connected to.
Connecting to a Projector on a Network and Projecting 17 G Troubleshooting C Status The following six icons indicate the status of the detected projectors. Standby Select for connecting. Busy Select for connecting. When you click Connect, the computer currently connected is disconnected and your computer is connected. Busy (Disable Cannot be selected. Disable interrupt interrupt connection is set on another connection) computer which is already connected.
Connecting to a Projector on a Network and Projecting Using the toolbar The toolbar is displayed on the computer screen after EMP NS Connection starts and a connection is made with the projector. You can use this toolbar to operate and make settings for the projector. 18 Select target projector Click to limit the projectors operated from the toolbar when projecting from multiple projectors using the distribution function or Multi-screen display.
Connecting to a Projector on a Network and Projecting 19 Stop Projector control Stops projection while connected to the projector. A black screen is projected while stopped. Audio does not stop. To stop the audio, or to display a User's Logo while projection is stopped, use the A/V Mute function. 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 the toolbar. Show Click to display the following toolbar.
Connecting to a Projector on a Network and Projecting 20 Screen Preview Switch toolbar display Displays the multi-screen preview screen. The toolbar display is switched as follows. The toolbar display remains as is until switched again. Click to display a preview with the settings you have made. Click the displays to enlarge each Screen Preview to full-screen. Full Normal Set options Transmission performance during the transfer of computer images can be adjusted. s p.
EMP NS Connection Useful Functions This chapter explains those functions that may be useful in a meeting or presentation, such as the function which allows you to send images to multiple projectors from a single computer (Multi-Screen Display).
Projecting Only a PowerPoint Slide Show (Presentation Mode) Projecting Only a PowerPoint Slide Show (Presentation Mode) In Presentation Mode, the images are only displayed when performing a PowerPoint Slide Show on a computer. When you stop Slide Show, the projector displays a black screen. This is useful when you only want to display the Slide Show. In addition to PowerPoint, Keynote is compatible with Presentation Mode for Macintosh. Procedure A If necessary, select the projector you want to control.
Using Multi-Screen Display 23 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 displays can be set in the computer, and each image can be projected by the projector. This function is not available with Windows Vista due to restrictions in the Windows Vista specifications. For Macintosh, an external monitor must be connected to the computer to enable the function.
Using Multi-Screen Display Example of Adjusting the Virtual Display By arranging the virtual display allocation, you can project only the image that you want to show or project different images from left to right in a presentation.
Using Multi-Screen Display Procedure before using the Multi-screen Display Function 1. Setting the Virtual Display s p.25 In a Windows environment, enable the virtual display driver as necessary. And, for both Windows and Macintosh, set up the virtual display arrangement. 2. Allocating the image to be projected s p.30 Open the file to be projected, and then move the screen to the virtual display according to the actual projection arrangement. 25 • Those users who are using Macintosh computers.
Using Multi-Screen Display Adjust the Virtual Display 26 B Select the "Use multi-display" check box. After starting EMP NS Connection, the setup of the virtual displays varies between Windows and Macintosh. The procedures are explained separately below. q Check the following points before starting EMP NS Connection 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 C Click "Display properties". 27 E Drag the displayed monitor icon and place it where desired. Here, the actual monitor (1) is placed on the left, while the virtual monitor (3) is placed on the right. When the computer has multiple display output terminals, the numbers assigned to the virtual terminals will be sequential to those of the physical terminals. The Display Properties screen will be displayed. D Click the "Settings" tab.
Using Multi-Screen Display • For Screen Resolution settings, see the following. s p.56 28 B Select the "Use multi-display" check box. When the monitor icon is arranged, a virtual display is connected as the image like below. 1 3 F Click the "OK" button. The Display Properties screen closes. Next, allocate the images you want to project. s p.30 For Macintosh A Start EMP NS Connection.
Using Multi-Screen Display C Click "Display preferences". The display setting screen is displayed. 29 D Click "Arrangement". E De-select "Mirror Displays".
Using Multi-Screen Display F Drag the displayed monitor icon and place it where desired. 30 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 G Close the display setting screen.
Using Multi-Screen Display 31 B Click "Connect". tual display, you must do so while viewing the projected image. To perform mouse-based operations on the virtual display, move the mouse pointer in the direction of the virtual display, such that the pointer appears on the virtual display. C q The image allocated to each projector is projected. In a Windows environment, you cannot view the image being sent to a virtual display on the computer.
Connecting to a Projector on a Different Subnet This chapter explains how to connect a computer to a projector on a different sub-net via a Wired LAN or a wireless LAN access point on an existing network system.
Connecting to a Projector on a Different Subnet Connecting to a Projector on a Different Subnet By default, this application only searches for projectors on the same subnet as the computer. Therefore, even if you perform a search for projectors on the network, ones on a different subnet will not be found. You can, however, identify and connect to a projector on a different subnet as follows: • Specify either an IP address or Projector Name and perform a search. The IP Address can be input directly.
Specifying Either an IP Address or Projector Name and Performing a Search (Advanced Connection Mode Only) Specifying Either an IP Address or Projector Name and Performing a Search (Advanced Connection Mode Only) B In the following explanations, unless otherwise noted, Windows screen shots are used. You see the similar screens even when using Macintosh. 34 Enter the IP Address or the Projector Name for the projector you want to connect to, and click "OK".
Performing a Search with a Profile Performing a Search with a Profile You can save a search for a frequently used projector as a Profile. A Profile is a file containing all of the information pertaining to a given projector, such as the Projector Name, its IP Address, and SSID. By specifying the profile each time you perform a search, there is no need to enter IP Address or Projector Name.
Performing a Search with a Profile 36 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 that Profile can be overwritten. To save a Profile with a different name, select Save as. If you have created a folder for a Profile, the following screens are displayed. After entering the Profile name and selecting the Save in destination, click Add.
Performing a Search with a Profile Procedure A Click "Profile" on the EMP NS Connection projector selection screen. If no Profile is registered, you cannot select Profile. 37 Managing a Profile You can change the name and the hierarchical structure of the Profile. Procedure A B Click "Set options" on the EMP NS Connection main screen. The Set options screen is displayed. Click "Edit profile". B From the menu that is displayed, select the projector you want to connect to.
Performing a Search with a Profile 38 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 or the folder. Rename You can display the Rename dialog box and rename the folder or the Profile. You can enter up to 32 characters in the Rename dialog box. Create folder You can create a new folder. Export You can export a profile.
Setting the EMP NS Connection Operation You can make setting options such as the processing method when EMP NS Connection starts.
Using Set options Using Set options You can make setting options such as the processing method when EMP NS Connection starts. Call the Set options from the EMP NS Connection main screen. 40 General settings Tab Procedure A Click "Set options" on the EMP NS Connection main screen. Use full-screen video transfer Not enabled on this projector. Encrypt communi- Select to Encrypt and transmit data. Even if data is intercepted, it cannot be decrypted. cations The Set options screen is displayed.
Using Set options Search method on startup Select from the following projector search methods executed when EMP NS Connection is started. 41 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 p.37 Switch LAN Windows only The Switch Network Adapter dialog box is displayed.
Using Set options Transfer layered window Windows only (excluding Windows Vista) Set whether or not to transfer a layered window. The layered window is in use when contents such as messages displayed on the computer are not projected by the projector. Select this checkbox to project contents such as messages that use the layered window. q When you click displayed.
Using a Computer to Set Up, Monitor and Control Projectors This chapter explains how to use a computer that is connected to the network to change projector settings and to control the projector.
Changing Settings Using a Web Browser (Web Control) Changing Settings Using a Web Browser (Web Control) You can set up and control the projector from a computer by using the Web browser of a computer that is connected to the projector via a network. Setup and control operations can be performed remotely if this function is used. In addition, since you can use the computers keyboard, entering characters required for the setup is easier. Use Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or later as the Web browser.
Changing Settings Using a Web Browser (Web Control) Items that can only be set in the Web browser The following items can be set only in a Web browser.
Using the Mail Notification Function to Report Problems Using the Mail Notification Function to Report Problems By setting the Mail Notification function from the projector's configuration menu, notification messages will be sent to the preset Email Addresses when a problem or warning occurs with a projector. This will enable the operator to be notified of problems with projectors even at locations away from the projectors. See your User’s Guide for more information.
Management Using SNMP Management Using SNMP By setting SNMP from the projector's configuration menu, notification messages are sent to preset e-mail addresses when a problem or warning occurs with a projector. This is useful when controlling projectors collectively at a point distant from them. See your User’s Guide for more information. q • SNMP should be managed by a network administrator or someone who is familiar with the network.
Presentations Using Slideshow This chapter explains how to project image files stored on USB devices directly from the projector as a Slideshow.
Files that can be Projected Using Slideshow Files that can be Projected Using Slideshow You can use Slideshow to directly project files stored in digital cameras and USB storage devices that are connected to the projector. q USB storage devices that incorporate security functions sometimes cannot be used. 49 Slideshow Examples Projecting images from a USB storage device Specifications for Files that can be Projected Using Slideshow Type File Type (Extension) Notes Image .
Slideshow Basic Operations Slideshow Basic Operations Slideshow lets you play back and project image files stored on digital cameras and USB storage devices. This section explains the basic operation of Slideshow. 50 Procedure A Press the [ ], [ ], [ ], or [ ] buttons or the [w], [v], [a], or [b] buttons on the Control panel to position the cursor on the file or folder you want to access.
Slideshow Basic Operations q If all files and folders cannot be displayed at the same time in the current window, press the [u] button on the remote control or move the cursor to the Next page button and press the [Enter] button. To return to the previous screen, press the [d] button, or position the cursor on the Previous page button and press the [Enter] button. B Press [Enter]. The selected image is displayed. When a folder is selected, the files in the selected folder are displayed.
Projecting Image Files Projecting Image Files Image files from a digital camera and image files stored on a USB storage device can be projected using Slideshow by either of the following two methods. • Projecting selected image files This is a function for projecting single files. • Projecting all image files in a folder in sequence (Slideshow) This is a function for projecting the file contents of a folder in order, one file at a time.
Projecting Image Files D The following operation returns you to the file list. • While projecting still images: Press the [Esc] button. 53 C Projecting all Image Files in a Folder in Sequence (Slideshow) You can project the image files in a folder in sequence, one at a time. This function is called Slideshow. Perform the Slideshow by the following procedure. q To change the files automatically when you run Slideshow, set the Screen switching time in the Slideshow Option menu to anything other than No.
Setting Image Display Conditions 54 Setting Image Display Conditions You can set the display condition for the Play Slideshow function. Procedure A Press the [ ], [ ], [ ], or [ ] buttons or the [w], [v], [a], or [b] buttons on the Control panel to position the cursor over the folder where you want to set display conditions, then press the [Esc] button. Select "Option" from the menu displayed, then press the [Enter] button. B Set each of the items.
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Connection Limitations Connection Limitations When projecting computer images while running EMP NS Connection, the following restrictions apply. 56 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 UXGA.
Connection Limitations • There are times when the image on the computer screen and the image projected by the projector may not match exactly. When Using Windows Vista Note the following points when using EMP NS Connection with a computer running Windows Vista. Limitations when projecting from Windows Photo Gallery Note the following two limitations when launching Windows Photo Gallery when EMP NS Connection is running.
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If any of the following problems occur, refer to the pages given for each problem. Problems concerning network functions "Cannot connect using EMP NS Connection" s p.59 "When a connection is made using EMP NS Connection, the projected image remains as is, and a connection cannot be made from another computer." s p.59 "The projector is not found when EMP NS Connection is started." s p.60 "Cannot connect in Advanced Connection Mode or Wired LAN connection" s p.
Troubleshooting 59 Problems concerning network functions Cannot connect using EMP NS Connection Check the message on the screen and then apply the following countermeasures. Error Messages Remedy The application version used is not supported. Install the latest version of the application on your computer. You are using an old version of EMP NS Connection. A connection cannot be made.
Troubleshooting 60 The projector is not found when EMP NS Connection is started. Check Is the Wireless LAN unit connected? Remedy Check that the optional Wireless LAN unit is securely connected. For Wireless LAN Is the projector's configuration menu open? While the configuration menu is displayed, network connection becomes invalid. Close the configuration menu and return to the LAN standby screen.
Troubleshooting 61 Check Is the network cable connected correctly? For Wired LAN Remedy Check that the network cable is connected correctly. Reconnect it if it is not connected or not connected properly. Cannot connect in Advanced Connection Mode or Wired LAN connection Check Remedy Are the SSID settings for the computer, access point, and projector different? Set the computer, the access point, and the projector to the same SSID. See your User’s Guide for more information.
Troubleshooting 62 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 display? 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" at "Screen properties". The mouse cursor is not displayed on the computer screen.
Troubleshooting 63 When a connection is made using EMP NS Connection, a PowerPoint Slide show cannot be started. Check Was EMP NS Connection started while PowerPoint was starting? Remedy When connecting with EMP NS Connection, make sure you close PowerPoint first. Slide show might not run if you start PowerPoint before EMP NS Connection. For Windows When a connection has been made using EMP NS Connection, the screen will not be refreshed when using an Office application.
Troubleshooting 64 Error Messages The selected projector is busy. Do you want to continue the connection process? Remedy You tried to connect to a projector that is connected to another computer. When the Yes button is clicked, it connects to the projector. The connection between the projector and the other computer is cut off. When the No button is clicked, it does not connect to the projector. The connection between the projector and the other computer is maintained.
Troubleshooting 65 Error Messages Remedy Cannot start this application while EPSON USB Display is running. Close USB Display and then start EMP NS Connection. Cannot start this application while Quick Wireless Connection is running. Close Quick Wireless Connection and then start EMP NS Connection. Cannot connect to the projector using this version of EMP Install the latest version of EMP NS Connection. NS Connection. Install the latest version of EMP NS Connection.
Troubleshooting 66 Check Remedy Have you changed the projector settings after you stored Store the projector information again in the USB Key. the projector information in the USB Key? Then connect the USB Key to the computer. Problem with Quick Wireless Connection USB Key (When using the optional Quick Wireless Connection USB Key) Check Remedy While projector information was being stored in the USB If any message was not displayed, the stored information in the USB key may have been erased.
Troubleshooting 67 Check Is the network cable connected correctly? For Wired LAN Remedy Check that the network cable is connected correctly. Reconnect it if it is not connected or not connected properly.
System Requirements 68 System Requirements The software supplied with the projector or the optional accessories runs on computers that meet the following requirements. OS EMP NS Connection EMP Monitor USB Display Windows 2000 SP4/XP/XP SP1/XP SP2/XP SP3/Vista/Vista SP1 Windows 98 SE SP1/Me/NT4.0 SP6/2000SP4/XP 32Bit (HomeEdition/Professional) SP1 or later Vista/VistaSP1* Windows 2000 SP4/XP/XP SP1/XP SP2/XP SP3/Vista/Vista SP1 Mobile Pentium III 1.
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