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  • Page 1 EasyMP Multi PC Projection Operation Guide...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction to EasyMP Multi PC Projection..................... 7 EasyMP Multi PC Projection Features ....................7 Connection to Various Devices......................7 Four-Panel Display .......................... 8 Change Presenters and Projection Position ..................9 Moderator Function ........................10 Setting Up EasyMP Multi PC Projection for the First Time ..............12 Installing the Software ........................
  • Page 4 Screen Types for Projection Control....................33 Operating the Projected Display Status..................34 Changing the Number of Projected Panels..................35 Changing the Presenter......................... 37 Changing the Projection Position....................38 Disconnecting............................. 39 Using Additional Functions........................42 Searching for Network Projectors Using a Shortcut ................42 Creating a Shortcut........................
  • Page 5 Set options - User Settings ......................66 Set options - General settings ....................... 68 Set options - Adjust performance ....................69 Set options - Audio Output......................70 Toolbar ............................... 71 Projection Control Screen ........................73 Appendix ..............................78 Updating and Uninstalling the Software ..................... 78 Getting the Latest Version of the Application .................

  • Page 7: Introduction To Easymp Multi Pc Projection

    The 50 devices can be a combination of computers running EasyMP Multi PC Projection and wireless devices, such as smartphones and tablets, running Epson iProjection. The computers running EasyMP Multi PC Projection can control the projection from multiple devices, but the devices running Epson iProjection can only project.

  • Page 8: Four-Panel Display

    Parent topic: EasyMP Multi PC Projection Features Related tasks Connecting to Multiple Projectors (Mirroring) Related topics Connection Methods Four-Panel Display You can simultaneously display up to four screens in separate projected panels, which is useful in both business and educational environments. For example, you can compare and analyze data while simultaneously projecting screens from multiple devices.

  • Page 9: Change Presenters And Projection Position

    Parent topic: EasyMP Multi PC Projection Features Related tasks Changing the Number of Projected Panels Change Presenters and Projection Position Using EasyMP Multi PC Projection, you can easily change the screen being projected and the projection position by simply dragging and dropping user names in panels on the projection control screen. You can share the projector with other users on the same network without having to change cable connections, allowing users to take turns giving presentations.

  • Page 10: Moderator Function

    Note: The projection control screen may not be available on all versions of this software. Parent topic: EasyMP Multi PC Projection Features Related tasks Changing the Presenter Changing the Projection Position Moderator Function When using the moderator function, only one person plays a role of moderator who can control the projected display.
  • Page 11 Note: This function is available only for supported models. Parent topic: EasyMP Multi PC Projection Features Related tasks Changing the Moderator Related topics Connection Methods...

  • Page 12: Setting Up Easymp Multi Pc Projection For The First Time

    • You can download the latest version of EasyMP Multi PC Projection from the EPSON Web site. • If a previous version of EasyMP Multi PC Projection is already installed on your computer, uninstall it first and then install EasyMP Multi PC Projection.
  • Page 13 Requirement Windows Operating system Windows XP Mac OS X • Professional (32-bit) • 10.4.x (32-bit) • Home Edition (32-bit) • 10.5.1 or later (32-bit) • Tablet PC Edition (32-bit) • 10.6.x (32- and 64-bit) Windows Vista • 10.7.x (32- and 64-bit) •...

  • Page 14: Installing Easymp Multi Pc Projection (Windows)

    1. Turn on your computer. 2. Make sure all running applications are closed. 3. Insert the EPSON Projector Software CD-ROM into the computer. The installer starts automatically. 4. If the installer does not start automatically, open the CD-ROM drive from My Computer (or Computer), and then double-click InstallNavi.exe.

  • Page 15: Setting Up The Projector

    Installation starts. 5. Follow the on-screen instructions to install. Parent topic: Installing the Software Setting Up the Projector Follow these instructions to set up a projector to connect to a wireless or wired LAN. When connecting the projector to a wireless LAN, connect using the Advanced Connection Mode. You cannot connect using the Quick Connection Mode.

  • Page 16: Setting Up A Projector To Connect In Advanced Connection Mode (Wired)

    7. Select On for Wireless LAN Power. 8. Select Advanced for Connection Mode. 9. Select other options as necessary for your network. See the User's Guide supplied with the projector for more details. 10. Select security settings on the Security menu as necessary for your network. Check with your network administrator for more information on making the correct settings.
  • Page 17 2. Connect the computer to the network. Note: To set up a network connection, if necessary, see the documentation supplied with your computer or network adapter. 3. Connect a LAN cable to the projector. 4. Turn on the projector. 5. Press the Menu button on the remote control or the control panel, select the Network menu, and select Network Configuration.

  • Page 18: Connecting To The Projector And Projecting Images

    Connecting to the Projector and Projecting Images Follow these instructions to connect the computer and the projector over a network, and to project images from your computer screen using the projector. Make sure you have already set up EasyMP Multi PC Projection. Connection Methods Selecting the Projector Search Method Controlling the Projected Display...
  • Page 19 • Only one user is the moderator and has full control over the meeting using the moderator function. (Holding a class or lesson using the participants' computer screens in an educational environment.)

  • Page 20: Connecting To The Projector From The Software Over A Network System

    Note: To start a meeting using the moderator function, one user must connect to the projector as the moderator and the other users must connect to the projector as participants. Parent topic: Connection Methods Related tasks Changing the Moderator Connecting to the Projector from the Software over a Network System Connecting to the Projector from the Software over a Network System When your projector is set up as indicated below, you can connect the projector and a computer over a network by using EasyMP Multi PC Projection.
  • Page 21 2. Start EasyMP Multi PC Projection. • Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7: Click Start, select Programs (or All Programs), EPSON Projector, EasyMP Multi PC Projection, and then click EasyMP Multi PC Projection Ver.X.XX. • Windows 8: Navigate to the Start screen and select EasyMP Multi PC Projection Ver.X.XX.
  • Page 22 4. Select the projector you want to connect to from the Projector List, and then perform one of the following operations. • All users can become presenters, or are participants in the moderator function: Make sure Connect as Moderator is not selected, and then click Join. •...

  • Page 23: Selecting The Projector Search Method

    The computer screen for the user who connects first is projected in full screen mode. Users who connect later can project their own screen by clicking the button on the toolbar or can control the projected display from the projection control screen by clicking the button on the toolbar.

  • Page 24: Search Methods

    Parent topic: Connecting to the Projector and Projecting Images Search Methods You can use one of the following methods to search for the projector you want to connect to. Choose the best method depending on your environment. • Searching for Network Projectors Automatically You can automatically search for available projectors on the network.

  • Page 25: Searching For Network Projectors By Specifying An Ip Address Or Projector Name

    The search results are displayed. When you click Refresh, the latest information is displayed. If you cannot find any projectors, try one of the other search methods. Parent topic: Selecting the Projector Search Method Related concepts Search Methods Related tasks Searching for Network Projectors by Specifying an IP Address or Projector Name Related topics Searching for Network Projectors Using a Profile...
  • Page 26 1. Click Manual search on the search screen. 2. Enter the IP address or the projector name for the projector you want to connect to, and then click Search.

  • Page 27: Searching For Network Projectors Using A Profile

    The search results are displayed. Parent topic: Selecting the Projector Search Method Searching for Network Projectors Using a Profile You can save network projector information as a profile, and then search for the same projector using the profile instead of specifying the projector details each time. Profiles for Search Performing a Profile Search Registering a Profile...
  • Page 28 1. Click Profile on the search screen. 2. Double-click the folder or the projector icon for the profile you want to use from the list.

  • Page 29: Registering A Profile

    The search results are displayed. Parent topic: Searching for Network Projectors Using a Profile Related tasks Registering a Profile Registering a Profile After searching for a projector, you can save the projector details as a profile using a memorable name that you can search for easily later.
  • Page 30 2. Enter the Projector file name, and select the folder where you want to save the profile, and then click OK. The profile is registered and the projector information is saved in the profile. Note: • The folder structure can be six folders deep. •...

  • Page 31: Exporting A Profile

    Exporting a Profile You can export a profile and share it with other users allowing them to easily search for projectors and join a meeting. Note: You cannot export the profiles under the Shared Profile folder on the search screen. 1.

  • Page 32: Sharing A Profile Over A Network

    Sharing a Profile over a Network You can share an exported profile with other users over a network so that any changed projector information is easily updated. The shared profile is read and updated automatically when EasyMP Multi PC Projection is started. 1.

  • Page 33: Controlling The Projected Display

    Parent topic: Searching for Network Projectors Using a Profile Related tasks Exporting a Profile Controlling the Projected Display Follow these instructions to use the toolbar and the projection control screen to control the screen being projected. Screen Types for Projection Control Operating the Projected Display Status Changing the Number of Projected Panels Changing the Presenter...

  • Page 34: Operating The Projected Display Status

    Parent topic: Controlling the Projected Display Related references Toolbar Projection Control Screen Operating the Projected Display Status You can control the projected display while projecting your computer screen by starting, stopping, or pausing the projected image. Perform one of the following operations on the toolbar or the projection control screen. •...

  • Page 35: Changing The Number Of Projected Panels

    The projected image pauses. The paused image is projected, even if you make changes on the computer screen. Note: • These buttons are not available for participants when using the moderator function. • The moderator can also control the other users' projection using the projection control screen when using the moderator function.
  • Page 36 2. Click the panel of the user to be projected in the projection area. The selected panel is framed in blue. 3. Perform one of the following operations to change the number of available panels in the projection area. • Project one panel in full screen mode: Click the button.

  • Page 37: Changing The Presenter

    • The background color for panels not being projected is gray. Parent topic: Controlling the Projected Display Related references Projection Control Screen Changing the Presenter You can change the presenter by dragging and dropping one of the connected user names in the list onto a panel in the projection area.

  • Page 38: Changing The Projection Position

    Note: • If you cannot find the user that you want to project in the user list, you can search for them using the user search box. • You can also right-click a user name in the user list to select the projection position. •...

  • Page 39: Disconnecting

    2. Select the user in the projection area, and then drag and drop the user name into another position. The projection position is changed. Note: When the button is selected, you can drag and drop the user name in a gray panel to the white panel to switch the image being projected.
  • Page 40 The connection between your computer and the projectors is ended. Note: • When you are the moderator, the Disconnect All button is displayed on the toolbar instead of this button. • You can also disconnect by clicking Leave from the Tool menu on the projection control screen. •...
  • Page 41 Note: This function is not available for participants when using the moderator function. The confirmation screen is displayed. 2. Click OK. You are returned to the search screen. Parent topic: Connecting to the Projector and Projecting Images...

  • Page 42: Using Additional Functions

    Using Additional Functions Follow these instructions to use additional EasyMP Multi PC Projection functions that may be useful during a meeting. Searching for Network Projectors Using a Shortcut Connecting to Multiple Projectors (Mirroring) Outputting Audio from the Projector Projecting Your Screen Changing the Moderator Hiding the Projection Control Screen Related topics...

  • Page 43: Connecting To Multiple Projectors (Mirroring)

    Note: • You can start EasyMP Multi PC Projection by double-clicking the shortcut file (.pme). The saved projectors are automatically searched for and the results are displayed on the search screen. • You can also select the projector or folder from the Profile or Projector List, and then drag and drop to the location where you want to create the shortcut.

  • Page 44: Outputting Audio From The Projector

    A projector mirroring group is formed and the same image is projected from multiple projectors. Note: • When you select one projector from a projector mirroring group, all of the projectors in that group are selected. • When other users are already connected to a projector in a mirroring group, you can only select another projector from the same mirroring group.

  • Page 45: Projecting Your Screen

    3. Select Output audio from the projector, and then click OK. The Set options screen closes. Parent topic: Using Additional Functions Related tasks Projecting Your Screen Projecting Your Screen You can project the computer screen in full screen mode without projecting any other users' screens. 1.

  • Page 46: Changing The Moderator

    Parent topic: Using Additional Functions Changing the Moderator While using the moderator function, you can change the moderator when another user needs to control the projected display. Note: The moderator function may not be available on all versions of this software. 1.

  • Page 47: Hiding The Projection Control Screen

    4. Click OK. The moderator function turns off. 5. Click the Become Moderator button on the projection control screen on a different user's computer. The confirmation screen is displayed. 6. Click OK. The moderator function turns back on and the new moderator can control the projected display. Parent topic: Using Additional Functions Related concepts...
  • Page 48 Note: This function is available only for the moderator when using the moderator function. 1. Click Set options on the search screen. The Set options screen is displayed. 2. Click the General settings tab. 3. Select Freeze projected screen when displaying Projection control screen, and then click OK. The Set options screen closes.

  • Page 49: Solving Problems

    Solving Problems See the following sections to check for solutions to problems you may have using EasyMP Multi PC Projection. Solving Network Connection Problems Solving Problems During Projection Error Messages List Event ID List Solving Network Connection Problems Try these solutions depending on your network environment. Solutions When You Cannot Connect Projectors (Wireless) Solutions When You Cannot Connect Projectors (Wired) Parent topic:...
  • Page 50 • Set the computer, the access point, and the projector to the same SSID. Go to Network > Network Configuration > Wireless LAN > SSID. • Set DHCP to Off. When DHCP is set to On, it may take some time to enter LAN standby status if an available DHCP server is not found.

  • Page 51: Solutions When You Cannot Connect Projectors (Wired)

    IP address. • Make sure the projector supports the EasyMP Multi PC Projection version being used. Install EasyMP Multi PC Projection from the EPSON Projector Software CD-ROM supplied with the projector. • Install the latest version of EasyMP Multi PC Projection on all computers. The maximum number of computer connections and the availability of the moderator function varies depending on the projector model, no matter which version of EasyMP Multi PC Projection you are using.

  • Page 52: Solving Problems During Projection

    IP address. • Make sure the projector supports the EasyMP Multi PC Projection version being used. Install EasyMP Multi PC Projection from the EPSON Projector Software CD-ROM supplied with the projector. • Install the latest version of EasyMP Multi PC Projection on all computers. The maximum number of computer connections and the availability of the moderator function varies depending on the projector model, no matter which version of EasyMP Multi PC Projection you are using.

  • Page 53: Solutions When The Computer Screen Is Not Displayed Properly

    Solutions When the Computer Screen is Not Displayed Properly Solutions When the Screen is Not Projected Properly Solutions When Audio is Not Played Properly Parent topic: Solving Problems Solutions When the Computer Screen is Not Displayed Properly If there are any problems with the computer screen, try the following solutions. •...

  • Page 54: Solutions When Audio Is Not Played Properly

    Related references Set options - General settings Set options - Adjust performance Related tasks Changing the Moderator Solutions When Audio is Not Played Properly If there is no audio coming from the projector, try the following solutions. • Audio can only be transferred to one projector. When multiple projectors are connected to one computer, disconnect other projectors and try again.

  • Page 55: Error Messages When Starting Up Easymp Multi Pc Projection

    Quick Wireless Connection USB Key from the computer. Cannot start this application because other Close USB Display and then start EasyMP Multi EPSON Projector software (USB Display) is PC Projection. already running. Do one of the following to close USB Display: •...
  • Page 56 Error Messages Remedy Network adapter information could not be Check the following items. obtained. • A network adapter is installed on the computer. • The driver for the network adapter being used is installed on the computer. • The network adapter is enabled. After checking, restart the computer and then restart EasyMP Multi PC Projection.

  • Page 57: Error Messages When Searching For And Selecting Projectors

    Error Messages When Searching for and Selecting Projectors Error Messages Remedy Cannot join. The maximum number of participants The maximum number of devices are already has been exceeded. connected to the projector. Disconnect users and projectors that are not projecting screens. The keyword does not match.

  • Page 58: Error Messages When Projecting

    Installing EasyMP Multi PC Projection (Mac OS X) Related topics Supported Resolutions and Colors Error Messages When Projecting Error Messages Remedy The projector has disconnected. An error may have occurred in the projector. Check the projector's indicator lights. A network error occurred. Try connecting again.

  • Page 59: Error Messages When Using The Moderator Function

    Error Messages Remedy Cannot import. Format not supported by this Check the profile you want to import. You cannot application. import a profile for projectors connected using Quick Connection Mode in EasyMP Network Projection. Also, you cannot import a profile when projector information has not been registered, or when the profile is corrupt.

  • Page 60: Event Id List

    When a connection error occurs, a number indicating the type of error is displayed as follows. Event ID: 04xx Check the numbers and then apply the following countermeasures. If you cannot resolve the problem, contact your network administrator, or contact Epson as described in your projector User's Guide. Event ID Cause...
  • Page 61 0899 Other communication errors If restarting the projector or the network software does not solve the problem, contact Epson as described in your projector User's Guide. 089A The EAP authentication type is not the Check that the wireless LAN security same.

  • Page 62: Screen Summary

    Screen Summary See these sections for more information about the EasyMP Multi PC Projection screens. Search Screen Save Screen Set options Toolbar Projection Control Screen Search Screen When you start EasyMP Multi PC Projection, the search screen is displayed. User name Displays the user name displayed in the user list on the projection control screen.
  • Page 63 Manual search Searches for projectors on the network by specifying the projector's IP address or projector name. Profile Searches for projectors on the network by using the projector information saved previously. Profile list Displays the registered profiles (projector information). When you double-click the profile, the projectors registered in the profile are searched for on the network.
  • Page 64 Manual search box When using Manual search, enter the projector's IP address or the projector name. Click the Search button to search for the specified projector. Projector status icons in the Projector List are described in the following table. Available. You can connect to the projector. Standby Available.

  • Page 65: Save Screen

    Related tasks Searching for Network Projectors Automatically Searching for Network Projectors by Specifying an IP Address or Projector Name Related topics Searching for Network Projectors Using a Profile Searching for Network Projectors Using a Shortcut Set options Save Screen When you search for projectors and save information as a profile on the search screen, the Save screen is displayed.

  • Page 66: Set Options

    Save in Select the folder where you want to save the profile. Create New folder Creates a new folder. Registers the projector information in the profile. Parent topic: Screen Summary Related tasks Registering a Profile Set options When you click Set options on the EasyMP Multi PC Projection search screen, the Set options screen is displayed.
  • Page 67 User name Enter the user name displayed in the user list on the projection control screen. You can enter up to 32 characters. This setting is synchronized with the setting on the search screen. Shared Profile Name Enter the network location or URL of the shared profile (including the name of the profile) as shown below.

  • Page 68: Set Options - General Settings

    Set options - General settings When you click the General settings tab on the Set options screen, the following screen is displayed. Encrypt communications Select to encrypt and transmit data. Even if data is intercepted, it cannot be decrypted. Display in high resolution Available only for projectors with a resolution of WUXGA (1920 ×...

  • Page 69: Set Options - Adjust Performance

    Use Easy Interactive Tools Select to use Easy Interactive Tools with EasyMP Multi PC Projection. This setting is synchronized with Transfer layered window in Adjust performance. Switch LAN Windows only Use this setting if you need to switch the network adapter to be used for a search when a computer has multiple adapters.

  • Page 70: Set Options - Audio Output

    Performance adjustment slider You can set the performance to Fast, Normal, and Fine. Set to Fast if movie projections are interrupted. Lower the resolution and Available only for projectors with a resolution of WUXGA (1920 × transfer 1200). Select to reduce the size of the data to be transferred to the projector by lowering the resolution.

  • Page 71: Toolbar

    Output audio from the Select to output the computer's audio from the projector. Clear to projector output audio from the computer. Note: You can only output the computer's audio from the projector when projecting one computer screen in full screen mode. Restore Defaults Resets all adjustment values for Set options to their default settings, except for Switch LAN in General settings.
  • Page 72 When using the moderator function, one of the following toolbars is displayed depending on your role of the session. • For the moderator • For the participants Note: Some items may not be displayed on all version of this software. Releases Stop or Pause and projects the computer screen as it is.

  • Page 73: Projection Control Screen

    Pauses projected images while connecting to the projector. Pause Projects the screen from your computer in full screen mode without projecting any other users' screens. Project My Screen Leave Disconnects the connection between your computer and the projectors. Disconnect All Disconnects the connection between all devices and projectors participating in the meeting.
  • Page 74 Note: The projection control screen may not be available on all versions of this software. File menu Click to select Exit to close the software. Tool menu Click to select Leave or Disconnect All. Click to select Set options to display the Set options screen. Help menu Click to select Version information.
  • Page 75 You can connect up to 50 devices between computers that are running EasyMP Multi PC Projection and smartphones or tablets that are running Epson iProjection. When you drag and drop a user name to a white panel in the projection area, the computer screen is projected.
  • Page 76 Screen control buttons Indicates the following status of the projector. Releases Stop or Pause and projects the computer screen as it is. Show Stops projecting. Projects a black screen while it is stopped. Stop Pauses the computer screen currently displayed. The projected display does not change, even if you make changes on the computer screen.
  • Page 77 Related references Search Screen Set options - User Settings Toolbar Related tasks Disconnecting Projecting Your Screen Changing the Moderator Hiding the Projection Control Screen Related topics Controlling the Projected Display...

  • Page 78: Appendix

    Uninstalling EasyMP Multi PC Projection (Mac OS X) Parent topic: Appendix Getting the Latest Version of the Application Updates to this software and this manual may be available for your product. To check for updates, visit epson.com/support (U.S) or epson.ca/support (Canada) and select your product. Parent topic:...

  • Page 79: Uninstalling Easymp Multi Pc Projection (Windows 8)

    4. Do one of the following. • Windows XP: Double-click Add or Remove Programs. • Windows Vista and Windows 7: Click Uninstall a program from the Programs category. 5. Select EasyMP Multi PC Projection, and then do one of the following. •...

  • Page 80: Supported Resolutions And Colors

    Parent topic: Updating and Uninstalling the Software Supported Resolutions and Colors Check these sections for the computer screen resolutions and the number of colors that EasyMP Multi PC Projection can project. Supported Resolutions Display Color Parent topic: Appendix Supported Resolutions The following computer screen resolutions can be projected.

  • Page 81: Limitations

    Epson iProjection. (The number of computers is limited to 16 or 32. Tablets that are running Epson iProjection cannot join the connection if any of the computers are running an older version of EasyMP Multi PC Projection.) •...

  • Page 82: Limitations When Projecting From Windows Photo Gallery Or Windows Live Photo Gallery

    Parent topic: Limitations Limitations when Projecting from Windows Photo Gallery or Windows Live Photo Gallery Note the following limitations when launching Windows Photo Gallery or Windows Live Photo Gallery when using EasyMP Multi PC Projection. • Slideshow is played back in simple mode when projecting from Windows Photo Gallery or Windows Live Photo Gallery.

  • Page 83: Limitations When Projecting From Windows Media Center

    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. Parent topic: Limitations Limitations when Projecting from Windows Media Center Note the following limitations when projecting from Windows Media Center. •...

  • Page 84: Copyright Notice

    Neither Seiko Epson Corporation nor its affiliates shall be liable to the purchaser of this product or third parties for damages, losses, costs, or expenses incurred by the purchaser or third parties as a result of: accident, misuse, or abuse of this product or unauthorized modifications, repairs, or alterations to this product, or (excluding the U.S.) failure to strictly comply with Seiko Epson Corporation's operating and...

  • Page 85: General Notice

    Other product names used herein are also for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective owners. Epson disclaims any and all rights in those marks. Software Copyright: This product uses free software as well as software to which this company holds the rights.

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