Epson BrightLink 685Wi Setup Manual

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  • Page 1 DuoLink Setup Guide...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents About DuoLink............................. 5 DuoLink Requirements ..........................6 Projector Positioning Guidelines....................... 7 Configuring the Computer........................10 Connecting Your Computer and Projectors..................10 Configuring the Display Settings ......................12 Configuring Projector Settings for Multiple Projectors ................. 14 Enabling Multi-Projection ........................14 Projector Identification System for Multiple Projector Control.............
  • Page 5: About Duolink

    While the specific items shown may not be identical to the ones on your product, the steps are the same unless stated otherwise. Note: The BrightLink 685Wi and BrightLink 685Wi+ projectors do not support finger touch. If you are installing these models, please ignore any touch-specific instructions.
  • Page 6: Duolink Requirements

    DuoLink Requirements In order to use the DuoLink feature, you must have the following hardware and software: Hardware • Two of these BrightLink projectors (of the same model): • BrightLink 685Wi • BrightLink 685Wi+ • BrightLink 695Wi • BrightLink 695Wi+ •...
  • Page 7: Projector Positioning Guidelines

    Projector Positioning Guidelines Make sure you follow these guidelines when installing your BrightLink projectors for DuoLink. • Determine the maximum available height and width for the image. Using this information, determine the placement of the left-hand projector.
  • Page 8 • When installing the projectors, do not measure from the center of the mounting plate; use the center line mark on the projector mount plate. This lines up with the center of the projector lens and the center of the unadjusted image. •...
  • Page 9 • Align the images as closely as possible using the adjustment controls on the projector mount. • After physically aligning the projectors as closely as possible, use the Geometry Correction settings to align the projected images before calibrating the pens and finger touch interactivity, if available. For detailed instructions, see your product's User's Guide.
  • Page 10: Configuring The Computer

    Make sure you have installed Easy Interactive Tools (4.20 or later) and the Easy Interactive Driver (4.00 or later). If a software CD is not available, you can download them from the Epson support site. 1. Connect a USB Type-B cable between the computer and each projector.
  • Page 11 2. Connect a VGA or HDMI video cable to the video output ports on your computer and the corresponding ports on your projector. 3. Connect one end of a stereo mini cable to the SYNC Out port on one projector and connect the other end to the SYNC In port on the other projector.
  • Page 12: Configuring The Display Settings

    Your final configuration should look like this: SYNC Out port SYNC In port Stereo mini cable USB Type-B cable Video cable (VGA or HDMI) Parent topic: Configuring the Computer Configuring the Display Settings You must configure the display settings on the computer to project your desktop. The computer sees each projector as a separate display, so you must configure them both.
  • Page 13 2. Make sure the output resolution of the computer is set to the native resolution of the projectors. 3. Position the displays so that they correspond to the position of the projectors. The computer display should be the farthest to the right. 4.
  • Page 14: Configuring Projector Settings For Multiple Projectors

    Configuring Projector Settings for Multiple Projectors Follow the instructions in these sections to set up multiple projectors for use as a DuoLink system. Note: Turn on one of the projectors, and then perform all of the configuration tasks listed here. Turn the projector off, then turn on the second projector and perform the configuration tasks on that projector.
  • Page 15 7. Select the Multi-Projection menu and press Enter. 8. Set the Multi-Projection setting to On. 9. Press Menu or Esc to exit the menus. 10. Hover near or tap on the board or the projected image with the interactive pen or your finger. 11.
  • Page 16: Projector Identification System For Multiple Projector Control

    Projector Identification System for Multiple Projector Control You can operate multiple projectors using one remote control for more elaborate presentations. To do this, you assign an identification number to each projector and to the remote control. Then you can operate all the projectors at once or individually. Setting the Projector ID Setting the Remote Control ID Parent topic:...
  • Page 17: Setting The Remote Control Id

    Parent topic: Projector Identification System for Multiple Projector Control Setting the Remote Control ID The remote control's ID is set to zero by default so it can operate any compatible projector. If you want to set the remote control to operate only a particular projector, you need to set the remote control's ID to match the projector's ID.
  • Page 18: Matching Images For Multiple Projectors

    Matching Images for Multiple Projectors You can adjust the projectors' images to minimize any differences in brightness or color. Use these sections to adjust the image settings for each projector. Before adjusting the images, make sure you have used the Geometry Correction settings to align the projected images, and that both projectors are in the same Color Mode.
  • Page 19 2. Select the Multi-Projection setting and press Enter. 3. Select the Color Uniformity setting and press Enter. 4. Select On as the Color Uniformity setting and press Enter, then press Esc. 5. Select Adjustment Level and press Enter. 6. Select an adjustment level and press Esc. 7.
  • Page 20: Adjusting The Projector's Brightness Level

    8. Select the area you want to adjust and press Enter. 9. Select Red, Green, or Blue and press the left arrow button to weaken the color tone or the right arrow button to strengthen the color tone. Note: The adjustment screen changes each time you press Enter. 10.
  • Page 21 • For laser models, select Brightness Settings > Light Source Mode > Normal and press Esc. Note: If you have set Multi-Projection to On, you cannot change the Power Consumption or Light Source Mode setting. 5. Select the Extended menu and press Enter. 6.
  • Page 22 7. Do one of the following: • Select the Brightness Level setting and press Enter. • For laser models, select Brightness Settings > Brightness Level and press Enter. 8. Select a brightness level and press Enter. 9. Press Esc to return to the previous screen. Parent topic: Matching Images for Multiple Projectors...
  • Page 23: Matching The Image Colors

    Matching the Image Colors You can match the display color of multiple projectors that will project next to one another. 1. Press the Menu button. 2. Select the Extended menu and press Enter. 3. Select the Multi-Projection setting and press Enter. 4.
  • Page 24: Adjusting Rgbcmy

    You see this screen: 5. Press the left or right arrow buttons to select a value for the Adjustment Level setting. Note: There are several adjustment levels and you can adjust each level individually. 6. Press the left or right arrow buttons to adjust the color tone for the Red, Green, and Blue settings. 7.
  • Page 25 2. Select the Extended menu and press Enter. 3. Select the Multi-Projection setting and press Enter.
  • Page 26 4. Select the RGBCMY setting and press Enter. Note: The RBGCMY setting may only be available when displaying a computer signal. 5. Select the color you want to adjust and press Enter. You see this screen: • To adjust the overall hue of the color, adjust the Hue setting. •...
  • Page 27: Pen Calibration

    Pen Calibration Calibration coordinates the position of the pen with the location of your cursor. You only need to calibrate the first time you use your projector's interactive features. Calibration results remain until you calibrate again. Be sure to calibrate the pen before performing finger touch calibration. If you notice positioning discrepancies after doing any of the following, calibrate again: •...
  • Page 28 1. Press the Menu button, select the Extended menu, and press Enter. 2. Select the Easy Interactive Function setting and press Enter.
  • Page 29 3. Select Auto Calibration and press Enter. You see this screen: 4. Adjust the image focus, if necessary. 5. Press Enter to select Yes. A pattern appears then disappears, and the system is calibrated. If you see a message that calibration failed, you need to calibrate manually.
  • Page 30: Calibrating Manually

    Parent topic: Pen Calibration Calibrating Manually If the cursor location and pen position do not match after auto calibration, you can calibrate manually. Make sure you have aligned the screens before starting calibration. 1. Press the Menu button, select the Extended menu, and press Enter. 2.
  • Page 31 3. Select Manual Calibration and press Enter. You see this screen: 4. Adjust the image focus, if necessary. 5. Press Enter to select Yes. A flashing green circle appears in the upper left corner of your projected image. 6. Touch the center of the circle with the tip of the pen.
  • Page 32 The circle disappears, and you see another circle below the first one. Note: For the most accurate calibration, be sure to touch the center of the circle. Note: Make sure you are not blocking the signal between the pen and the interactive receiver (next to the projection window on the projector).
  • Page 33: Calibrating For Finger Touch Interactivity

    Make sure you have calibrated the pens, installed the Touch Unit, performed angle adjustment, and turned on the Touch Unit before calibrating for finger touch interactivity. Note: The BrightLink 685Wi and BrightLink 685Wi+ do not support finger touch.
  • Page 34 1. Press the Menu button, select the Extended menu, and press Enter. 2. Select the Easy Interactive Function setting and press Enter.
  • Page 35 3. Select Touch Unit Setup and press Enter. 4. Select Touch Calibration and press Enter. Note: If the Touch Calibration setting is disabled, make sure the Power setting is set to On.
  • Page 36 You see this screen: 5. Adjust the image focus, if necessary. 6. Press Enter to select Yes. A flashing green circle appears in the upper left corner of your projected image. 7. Touch and hold the center of the circle with your finger until the circle disappears and another circle appears, then release it.
  • Page 37 Note: For the most accurate calibration, be sure to touch the center of the circle with the tip of your finger. Note: Make sure you are not blocking the signal between your finger and the interactive receiver (next to the projection window on the projector). 8.
  • Page 38 Parent topic: Configuring Projector Settings for Multiple Projectors...
  • Page 39: Enabling Duolink In Easy Interactive Tools

    Enabling DuoLink in Easy Interactive Tools You need to configure Easy Interactive Tools for use with Duolink. Check the following on your computer before enabling DuoLink in Easy Interactive Tools: • You have installed Easy Interactive Tools and the Easy Interactive Driver •...
  • Page 40: Easy Interactive Tools Modes

    Easy Interactive Tools Modes You can use DuoLink with Easy Interactive Tools in the following modes. Note: If you see two toolbars, you are not in PC Interactive mode. Switch to PC Interactive mode to use Easy Interactive Tools. Note: When you save the screen using Easy Interactive Tools, both screens are saved into a single image.
  • Page 41 • EIT Whiteboard Mode (Windowed): Select the resize icon in the upper right of the whiteboard window to display the computer desktop and whiteboard simultaneously. Note: For more information on Easy Interactive Tools, see the Easy Interactive Tools 4.20 Operation Guide on the Epson support site.
  • Page 42: Copyright Notice

    Seiko Epson Corporation. The information contained herein is designed only for use with this Epson product. Epson is not responsible for any use of this information as applied to other products.
  • Page 43: Copyright Attribution

    General Notice: Other product names used herein are for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective owners. Epson disclaims any and all rights in those marks. Parent topic: Copyright Notice Copyright Attribution © 2017 Epson America, Inc.

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