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  • Page 1 ® PowerLite 1830 Network and PC Free Operation Guide...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Introduction Making Effective Use of Your Projector ......6 Various Screen Transfers by Network Connection (EasyMP Network Projection) .
  • Page 3 Displaying Web Control ..........43 Entering the IP address of the projector....... 43 Projector Setup .
  • Page 4 Problems Concerning Monitoring and Control ......63 Mail is not sent even if a problem occurs in the projector....63 Glossary .

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Introduction This chapter provides information on functions that allow you to use your projector more effectively.

  • Page 6: Making Effective Use Of Your Projector

    You can hold efficient meetings and presentations by connecting the projector to a network. Smooth progress If the projector is connected to a network, you can share the projector from computers on the network. When projecting data from different computers during a meeting or presentation, you can progress smoothly without changing the signal cable between each computer.

  • Page 7: Connect A Usb Cable To Your Computer And Project Images From The Computer Screen (Usb Display)

    Making Effective Use of Your Projector Connect a USB Cable to Your Computer and Project Images from the Computer Screen (USB Display) By simply using the supplied USB cable to connect to a Windows computer, you can project images from the computer.

  • Page 8: Installing The Software

    They can be used as they are without being installed from the CD-ROM. Software Supplied You can find the following software on the "EPSON Projector Software for Meeting & Monitoring" CD-ROM. • EasyMP Network Projection Software for sending computer screen images to a projector via a network connection.
  • Page 9 EasyMP Monitor is not compatible with Macintosh computers. Turn on your computer. Insert the "EPSON Projector Software for Meeting & Monitoring" CD-ROM into the computer. Double-click the "Installer for Mac OS X" icon in the EPSON window. Installation starts. Click "Exit" to complete the installation.

  • Page 10: Connecting With Easymp Network Projection

    Connecting with EasyMP Network Projection This section 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.

  • Page 11: Easymp Network Projection Summary

    Connecting in Advanced Connection Mode To connect the computer and the projector via a network with EasyMP Network Projection, connect in Advanced Connection Mode. Advanced Connection Mode is an infrastructure connection, and connects to an existing network system via a network cable.
  • Page 12 Enable the Wired LAN adapter in "Port Configurations". s See your computer documentation. Make network settings on the projector and put it into network connection status. Start EasyMP Network Projection on the computer and connect with the projector. s p.14...

  • Page 13: Preparing To Connect

    Preparing to Connect Preparing to Connect Use the following procedure to prepare the computer and the projector for connection. Preparing the Computer For Windows Make network settings for the computer by using the utility software supplied with the LAN adapter. For more information on the utility software, see the User's Guide supplied with your LAN adapter.

  • Page 14: Connecting To A Projector On A Network And Projecting

    You see the same screens even when using Macintosh. Procedure Start EasyMP Network Projection. For Windows Select Start - Programs (or All Programs) - EPSON Projector - EasyMP Network Projection. For Macintosh Double-click the Applications folder of the hard drive volume in which EasyMP Network Projection is installed, and then dou- ble-click the EasyMP Network Projection icon.

  • Page 15: Using The Connection Screen

    When connecting from another computer, such as when changing presenters, start EasyMP Network Projection from the computer you want to connect. The computer that is currently connected is disconnected, and the projector is then connected with the computer that is trying to connect now. Using the Connection Screen Start EasyMP Network Projection to display the following screen.
  • Page 16 Connect Connect to the projector you selected from the search results list. When a connection is made with a projector, a toolbar is displayed. Set options You can make general setting options such as the processing method when starting up EasyMP Network Projection. For details, see Set options s p.39...

  • Page 17: Using The Toolbar

    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. Select target projector...
  • Page 18 Connecting to a Projector on a Network and Projecting Projector control 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.
  • Page 19 Connecting to a Projector on a Network and Projecting Switch toolbardisplay The toolbar display is switched as follows. The toolbar display remains as is until switched again. Full Normal Simple...

  • Page 20: Easymp Network Projection Useful Functions

    EasyMP Network Projection 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).

  • Page 21: 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.

  • Page 22: 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 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 due to restrictions in the Windows Vista specifications.

  • Page 23: Example Of Adjusting The Virtual Display

    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. Arrangement example 1 Actual monitor PowerPoint file image...

  • Page 24: Procedure Before Using The Multi-Screen Display Function

    • For Macintosh users. Procedure Start Windows on the computer, then select "Start" - "Programs" (or "All Programs") - "EPSON Projector" - "Add-Remove EPSON Virtual Display". The Add-Remove EPSON Virtual Display screen is displayed. Select the virtual display you want to use.

  • Page 25: Adjusting The Virtual Display

    Windows and Macintosh. The procedures are explained separately below. Procedure For Windows Select "Start" - "Programs" (or "All Programs") - "EPSON Projector" - "EasyMP Network Projection" to start EasyMP Network Projection. Select the "Use multi-display" check box.
  • Page 26 Using Multi-Screen Display Click "Display properties". The Display Properties screen is displayed. Click the "Settings" tab. 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.
  • Page 27 Using Multi-Screen Display • For Screen Resolution settings, see the following.s When the monitor icon is arranged, a virtual display is connected as the image like below. Click the "OK" button. The Display Properties screen closes. Up to this point, the virtual display layout has been fixed. Allocate the projecting images next.s For Macintosh Start EasyMP Network Projection.

  • Page 28: Allocating The Image To Be Projected

    Using Multi-Screen Display Click "Arrangement". Clear "Mirror Displays". Drag the displayed monitor icon and place it where desired. Close the display setting screen. Up to this point, the screen layout has been fixed. Allocating the Image to be Projected This section explains the virtual display for arrangement example 1. p.23 Procedure Open the file to be projected.

  • Page 29: Projecting The Allocated Images

    Excel window appears on the virtual display on the right. Projecting the Allocated Images This section explains the virtual display for arrangement example 1. p.23 Procedure Select the number of the virtual "Display", and set which image to be projected from which projector. displayg to allocate on the...
  • Page 30 When you are not using a virtual display, clear the check mark against the virtual display under Add-Remove EPSON Virtual Display, so that the mouse pointer cannot be moved outside the limits of the screen. To subsequently use multi-display again, place a check mark against the required display under Add-Remove EPSON Virtual Display.

  • Page 31: Connecting To A Projector On A Different Sub-Net

    Connecting to a Projector on a Different Sub-net This chapter explains how to connect a computer to a projector on a different sub-net via a Wired LAN access point on an existing network system.

  • Page 32: Connecting To A Projector On A Different Subnet

    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. Also, provided the Projector name to be connected has been registered on the DNS server, you can perform a search simply by inputting that Projector name.s...

  • Page 33: Searching By Specifying The Ip Address And Projector Name

    Provided the target projector has been identified, select that projec- tor, and then click Connect to establish a connection. When you will always be using that projector, save the search as a Profile, so that you do not have to specify the relevant details every time you perform a search.

  • Page 34: Performing A Search With A Profile

    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 and its IP address. By specifying the profile each time you perform a search, there is no need to enter the IP Address or Projector name.

  • Page 35: Searching By Specifying A Profile

    Performing a Search with a Profile 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 it can be overwritten. To save a Profile with a different name, select Save as.

  • Page 36: Managing A Profile

    Click "Profile" on the EasyMP Network Projection projector selection screen. If no Profile is registered, you cannot select Profile. From the menu that is displayed, select the projector you want to connect to. The search results are displayed on the EasyMP Network Projec- tion projector selection screen.
  • Page 37 Used when you want to read and use an exported Profile. Item Function You can display the projector information registered in the Profile. You can delete the information for the selected projector. When all projector information is deleted, the profile is also deleted.

  • Page 38: Setting The Easymp Network Projection Operation

    Setting the EasyMP Network Projection Operation You can make setting options such as the processing method when EasyMP Network Projection starts.

  • Page 39: Using Set Options

    Setting Each Item Set each item from the General settings tab and the Adjust performance tab. General settings tab Use full-screen video Because this projector does not support the movie sending function, this setting transfer item is disabled. Encrypt communications Select to Encrypt and transmit data.

  • Page 40: Adjust Performance Tab

    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. Clear this checkbox if you do not want the...

  • Page 41: Audio Output Tab

    Adjust performance tab functions to their default settings. When you click on the toolbar, only the Adjust performance tab is displayed. Audio Output tab Because this projector does not support the audio sending function, settings on the Audio Output tab are disabled.

  • Page 42: Using A Computer To Set Up, Monitor And Control Projectors

    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.

  • Page 43: Changing Settings Using A Web Browser (Web Control)

    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.

  • Page 44: Items That Can Only Be Set In 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 only be set in a Web browser. • SNMP Community Name • Monitor Password...

  • Page 45: Using The Mail Notification Function To Report Problems

    • If a projector develops a critical problem and suddenly stops working, it may not be able to send a message notifying an operator of the problem.

  • Page 46: Management Using Snmp

    • SNMP should be managed by a network administrator or someone who is familiar with the network. • To use the SNMP function to monitor the projector, you need to install the SNMP manager program on your computer. • Up to two destination IP addresses can be saved.

  • Page 47: Presentations Using Slideshow

    Presentations Using Slideshow This chapter explains how to project image files stored on USB devices directly from the projector as a Slideshow.

  • Page 48: Files That Can Be Projected Using Slideshow

    • When using a USB hard disk, we recommend using an AC adapter power supply. • The projector does not support media formatted on some file systems. If you have trouble when projecting, use media formatted under Windows. • Format the media using the FAT16/32 file system.

  • Page 49: Slideshow Basic Operations

    For digital cameras, hard disks, and so on, turn off the power to the device and then disconnect. • You can also connect a memory card to the projector by loading it in a USB card reader. However, some card readers may not be compatible.

  • Page 50: Rotating The Image

    Slideshow Basic Operations Procedure Use the [ ][ ][ ] buttons to position the cursor on the file or folder you want to access. Cursor • JPEG files are displayed as thumbnails (file contents are displayed as small images). • Depending on the JPEG file, a thumbnail may not be displayed. In this case, a file icon is displayed.
  • Page 51 Slideshow Basic Operations While projecting a JPEG image, press the [ ] or the ] button.

  • Page 52: Projecting Image Files

    Do not disconnect the USB storage device while it is being accessed. Slideshow may not operate correctly. Although the following steps are explained based on the Remote Control, you can perform the same operations from the projector’s Control panel. Projecting Images Procedure Start Slideshow.s...

  • Page 53: Projecting All Image Files In A Folder In Sequence (Slideshow)

    Projecting Image Files Press the Return button to return to the file list screen. 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.

  • Page 54: Display Setting For Image Files And Operation Settings

    Display Setting for Image Files and Operation Settings for Slideshow Display Setting for Image Files and Operation Settings for Slideshow You can set the file display order and Slideshow operations on the Option screen. Procedure Press the [ ][ ][ ] buttons to position the cursor over the folder where you want to set display conditions and press the Return button.

  • Page 55: Appendix

    Appendix...

  • Page 56: Connection Limitations

    Number of Connections You can connect up to four projectors to one computer and project simultaneously. You cannot connect multiple computers to one projector simultaneously. Others • Audio is not transmitted. • When videos are played back, they do not play back as smoothly as when displayed on the computer.

  • Page 57: When Using Windows Vista

    Projection toolbar is disabled, it is not projected even if it is displayed on the computer screen, however the toolbar is projected. • A few minutes after you connect a computer to the projector over a network with EasyMP Network Projection, the following message is displayed.

  • Page 58: Troubleshooting

    Problems concerning network functions "Cannot connect using EasyMP Network Projection" "When connected using EasyMP Network Projection, a connection cannot be made from another computer." "The projector is not found when EasyMP Network Projection is started." p.59 "Cannot connect in Advanced Connection Mode"...

  • Page 59: Problems Concerning Network Functions

    Are the computer's LAN card and the built-in LAN function available? Remedy Install the current version of EasyMP Network Projection from the EPSON Projector Software for Meeting & Monitoring CD-ROM supplied with the projector. Remedy With EasyMP Network Projection, the connection with the computer that was previously connected can be cut off when another computer tries to connect with the projector, and it connects with the computer that is trying to connect.

  • Page 60: Cannot Connect In Advanced Connection Mode

    Address for the access point and the projector set correctly? Are the access point and the projector's subnet different? Select Manual search from EasyMP Network Projection, specify the IP address, and connect. The Slide Show does not display when the multi-screen display function is used.

  • Page 61: Applications Are Not Displayed From The Computer When The Multi-Screen Display Function Is Used

    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". Remedy The mouse cursor was moved onto the virtual display. When the virtual display checkbox is cleared on the Add-Remove EPSON Virtual Display screen, the mouse pointer returns to the screen display area.

  • Page 62: When Connected Using Easymp Network Projection, The Screen Does Not Refresh In An Office Application

    Check the Projector keyword displayed on the LAN standby screen, and enter the Projector keyword. 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.

  • Page 63: Problems Concerning Monitoring And Control

    If you still cannot connect, check the following. Check the network settings on the computer and the network settings on the projector. A connected Epson projector does not support the selected computer screen resolution. Change the computer screen resolution to SXGA (1280x1024) or less.
  • Page 64 When the projector comes to a sudden stop, mail cannot be sent. If, after checking the projector, the abnormal state continues, contact Epson. Check that there has not been a local power failure or that the circuit breaker for the electrical outlet of the projector has not been tripped.

  • Page 65: Glossary

    Glossary 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.

  • Page 66: General Notes

    Neither is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein. Neither Seiko Epson Corporation nor its affiliates shall be liable to the purchaser of this product or third parties for damages, losses, costs, or...

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