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  • Page 1 PowerLite® Pro Z8050WNL Network 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 Using Network Projector ........
  • Page 4 Problems Concerning Monitoring and Control ......62 Mail is not sent even if a problem occurs in the projector....62 Glossary .

  • Page 5: Introduction

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

  • Page 6: Making Effective Use Of Your Projector

    You can hold efficient meetings and presentations by connecting the projector to a network using EasyMP Network Projection. Install the software from the supplied "EPSON Projector Software for Meeting & Monitoring" CD-ROM in advance to execute EasyMP Network Projection. s •...

  • Page 7: Monitor, Configure, And Control The Projector From A Remote Location

    • Receive an e-mail notification if a problem occurs s • Monitor and detect problems from SNMP Manager on the networks p.51 • Set and control the projector by using a standard computer Web browser s p.48 p.50...

  • Page 8: Installing The Software

    "EPSON Projector Software for Meeting & Monitoring" CD-ROM. Install the software on the computer you are using. 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 When the Add-Remove EPSON Virtual Display screen is displayed, click "OK". To use Multi-screen display you need to set up EPSON Virtual Dis- play. If you do not want to set it up now, you can do so later. p.26 Click "Exit"...

  • 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

    EasyMP Network Projection needs to be installed on each computer to use this function. Two Connection Modes There are two methods of connecting a computer and the projector via a network by using EasyMP Network Projection. Advanced Connection Mode Advanced Connection Mode is an infrastructure connection, and connects to an existing network system.

  • Page 12: Quick Connection Mode

    • This lets you connect easily without a connector cable, and you can connect even if the projector and the computer are at remote locations. Steps for connecting Use the following steps to connect the projector to a computer and project images using EasyMP Network Projection.

  • Page 13: Preparing To Connect

    For example, as shown in the following illustration, when a red cross (^) is displayed over the network icon on the taskbar, you cannot connect to the projector. For Macintosh Set the network port and communication status. For more details on setting the communication status, see the User’s Guides for your...

  • 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 You can select up to four projectors connected to the same network and project the same images at the same time. If the projector you want to connect to is not displayed in the search results, click the Automatic search button. The search takes about 30 seconds.

  • Page 16: Using The Connection Screen

    In Advanced Connection Mode, you can search for available projectors on the network system that the computer is connected to. In Quick Connection Mode, you can search for the projector based on the SSID. Manual search In Advanced Connection Mode, you can search for a projector based on a specified IP address or Projector name.
  • Page 17 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.42...

  • Page 18: 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 19 Each time this is clicked, Presentation Mode switches between enabled/disabled. s p.22 Projector control While the projector is connected to the network, the projector's Shutter, Switch PC source and Switch video source functions can be controlled from the toolbar. Click to display the following toolbar.
  • Page 20 Movie Sending Mode Used to immediately play back a movie file. Disconnect Disconnects the connection to the projector. Signal intensity This is displayed when the connection is made in Quick Connection Mode. As the Signal intensity increases, so does the number of lit indicators.

  • Page 21: 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 22: 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 23: Projecting Movies From A Computer (Movie Sending Mode)

    PC. • Movie Sending Mode is valid for one projector only. It is not possible to apply Movie Sending Mode to more than one projector. • Depending on the communication method and the available reception, the image may skip or stall.
  • Page 24 Projecting Movies from a Computer (Movie Sending Mode) Select the movie file you want to play back and then click "Open". The Movie Sending Mode screen reappears. The selected files are displayed in the Movie file list. If you perform Select file again, the Movie file list changes after you make your selection.

  • Page 25: Using Multi-Screen Display

    Macintosh the operation relates to the screens displayed on the physically connected monitor. Actual monitor image Image of virtual display1 Image of virtual display2 drivers can be set in the computer, and each image can be projected by the projector. This function is not...

  • Page 26: 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 A Actual monitor PowerPoint file image...

  • Page 27: Procedure Before Using The Multi-Screen Display Function

    Network Projection. • Those users with Macintosh computers. Procedure Start Windows on the computer, then select "Start" - "Programs" (or "All Programs") - "EPSON Projector" - "Add-Remove EPSON Virtual Display". driver as The Add-Remove EPSON Virtual Display screen is displayed.

  • Page 28: Adjusting The Virtual Display

    • When you use Quick Connection Mode, the SSID for the computer and the projector must be the same. • The Wireless LAN system for the computer and each projector must be the same. You can modify the SSID and Wireless LAN system for the projector from the Network menu in the projector's Configuration menu.
  • Page 29 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 30 Wireless 802.11a/b/g Module is installed). Then click "OK". The projector search results are displayed. To always connect using the mode you selected, select Set the se- lected Connection Mode as the default mode for future connec- tions.

  • Page 31: Allocating The Image To Be Projected

    Using Multi-Screen Display Click "Arrangement". De-select "Mirror Displays". Drag the displayed monitor icon and place it where desired. Close the display setting screen. Allocating the Image to be Projected This section explains the virtual display for arrangement example 1. p.26 Procedure Open the file to be projected.

  • Page 32: 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.26 Procedure Select the number of the virtual display "Display", and set which image to be projected from which projector. monitor, to allocate on the...
  • Page 33 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 34 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 or a wireless LAN access point on an existing network system.

  • Page 35: Connecting To A Projector On A Different Subnet

    Profile whenever you subsequently want to search for a projector on a different subnet. If a search fails to find a projector, the most likely causes are as follows. Proceed as appropriate, depending on the cause of the failure.

  • Page 36: Searching By Specifying The Ip Address And Projector Name (For Advanced Connection Mode Only)

    Searching by Specifying the IP Address and Projector name (For Advanced Connection Mode only) Searching by Specifying the IP Address and Projector name (For Advanced Connection Mode only) In the following explanations, unless otherwise noted, Windows screen shots are used.

  • Page 37: 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, its IP address, and SSID. By specifying the profile each time you perform a search, there is no need to enter the IP Address or Projector name.

  • Page 38: 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 39: 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 40 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 41: 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 42: Using Set Options

    Using Set options Using Set options You can make setting options such as the processing method when EasyMP Network Projection starts. Import Set options from the EasyMP Network Projection main screen. Procedure Click "Set options" on the EasyMP Network Projection main screen.

  • Page 43: Adjust Performance Tab

    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.

  • Page 44: Audio Output Tab

    Using Set options 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 45: Using The Network Projector Function To Project Images

    Using the Network Projector Function to Project Images This chapter explains how to project the images from a computer by using Network Projector which is a standard application provided with Windows Vista and Windows 7.

  • Page 46: Using Network Projector

    "Network Projector" is a standard function in Windows Vista and Windows 7. You can project images from the computer by detecting the projector on the network through a function of the OS (without having to install any special software). Via a network you can project by connecting one computer to one projector.

  • Page 47: 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 48: 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 49: Items That Can Only Be Set In The Web Browser

    Changing Settings Using a Web Browser (Web Control) • Reset Menu - Reset All 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 50: 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. • If Communication On is set as the Standby Mode setting in the projector’s Extended menu, monitoring is possible even when the projector is in...

  • Page 51: 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. • The managing function using SNMP cannot be used via Wireless LAN in Quick Connection Mode.

  • Page 52: Appendix

    Appendix...

  • Page 53: 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 • If the transmission speed of the Wireless LAN is low, the network might be cut off unexpectedly.

  • Page 54: When Using Windows Vista And Windows 7

    Network 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 55: Troubleshooting

    "When a connection is made using EasyMP Network Projection, the projected image remains as is, and a connection cannot be made from another computer." p.56 "The projector is not found when EasyMP Network Projection is started." p.56 "Cannot connect in Advanced Connection Mode or Wired LAN connection"...

  • Page 56: Problems Concerning Network Functions

    Is the optional Wireless 802.11a/b/g Module connected? For Wireless LAN 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 57 Remedy When the Network Configuration screen is displayed on the projector, network connection for EasyMP Network Projection is disabled. Close network settings on the projector, and return to the LAN standby screen. Check that LAN is valid by checking Control Panel - System - Hardware in the device manager and so Set an SSID that is different from that of the access point.

  • Page 58: Cannot Connect In Advanced Connection Mode Or Wired Lan Connection

    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 cannot be displayed on the desired display when the multi-screen display function is being executed.

  • Page 59: The Mouse Cursor Is Not Displayed On The Computer Screen

    For Windows Remedy The mouse cursor was moved onto the virtual display on the Add-Remove EPSON Virtual Display screen, the mouse pointer returns to the screen display area. Remedy Depending on the computer, the movie playback screen in Media Player may not be displayed, and the screen saver preview may not be displayed normally.

  • Page 60: When A Connection Has Been Made Using Easymp Network Projection, The Screen Will Not Be Refreshed When Using An Office Application

    Try to connect again. If it still does not connect, check the network settings on the computer and the network settings for the projector. For details on the network settings to be made on the projector, see your User’s Guide. Check the Projector keyword displayed on the LAN standby screen, and enter the Projector keyword.

  • Page 61: Network Settings Are Not Restored After Cutting The Connection To The Computer With Easymp Network Projection

    Check the Projector keyword displayed on the LAN standby screen, and enter the Projector keyword. This message is displayed when connecting to the projector with EMP NS Connection. To connect, install the current version of EasyMP Network Projection from the EPSON Projector Software for Meeting & Monitoring CD-ROM supplied with the projector.

  • Page 62: Problems Concerning Monitoring And Control

    Standby Mode from the Configuration Menu. See your User’s Guide for more information. When the projector comes to a sudden stop, mail cannot be sent. If, after checking the projector, the abnormal state continues, contact Epson. See your User’s Guide for more information.

  • Page 63: 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 64: 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...
  • Page 65 This company, under the terms of the LGPL, discloses the source code for the free software used in this product based on the LGPL. Contact the support personnel as provided in the Epson Projector Contact list to reproduce, modify, and/or distribute the free software concerned.
  • Page 66 General Notes GNU LESSER GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE Version 2.1, February 1999 Copyright© 1991, 1999 Free Software Foundation, Inc. 51 Franklin Street, Fifth Floor, Boston, MA 02110-1301 USA Everyone is permitted to copy and distribute verbatim copies of this license document, but changing it is not allowed.
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  • Page 69 General Notes These requirements apply to the modified work as a whole. If identifiable sections of that work are not derived from the Library, and can be reasonably considered independent and separate works in themselves, then this License, and its terms, do not apply to those sections when you distribute them as separate works.
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  • Page 73 General Notes For embedded multimedia software: This product contains embedded multimedia software licensed from Ingenient Technologies, Inc. (http://www.ingenient.com). Copyright© 2000-2007 Ingenient Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved. For MPEG-4 ASP: With respect to a Licensee offering MPEG-4 Video Decoders and/or Encoders the following notice shall be given: THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE MPEG-4 VISUAL PATENT PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR THE PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL USE OF A CONSUMER FOR (i) ENCODING VIDEO IN COMPLIANCE...

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