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  • Page 1 Projector Operation Guide...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    (EB-826W/825/85).........
  • Page 3 Cannot connect using EMP NS Connection......59 When a connection is made using EMP NS Connection, the projected image Presentations Using Slideshow(EB-826W/825/824/85) remains as is, and a connection cannot be made from another computer..59 The projector is not found when EMP NS Connection is started..
  • Page 4 Contents Index............67...

  • 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

    • Set and control the projector by using a standard computer Web browser p.43 Projecting directly from saved JPEG images on a USB device (Slideshow)(EB-826W/825/824/85) • Smooth progress You can give presentations by using USB compatible digital cameras or If the projector is connected to a network, you can share the hard disks.

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

    Display)" • Connect to the network via a wired LAN connection. Projecting a computer screen with the optional Quick Wireless Connection USB Key (EB-826W/ 825/85) Using the optional Quick Wireless Connection USB Key, you can quickly connect a computer to the projector for projection.

  • Page 8: Installing The Software (Eb-826W/825/85)

    Installing To use Multi-screen display you need to set up Make sure you check the following points before starting installation. EPSON Virtual Display. If you do not want to set it up now, you can do so later. p.23 • If the computer you are using is running Windows XP, Vista, or 2000 you must be logged on as the Administrator when installing.
  • Page 9 Installing the Software (EB-826W/825/85) Double-click the "Installer for Mac OS X" icon in the EPSON window. Installation starts. Click "Exit" to complete the installation. • 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...

  • Page 10: Connecting With Emp Ns Connection (Eb-826W/825/85)

    Connecting with EMP NS Connection (EB-826W/825/85) 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.

  • Page 11: Emp Ns Connection Summary

    EMP NS Connection Summary There are two methods of connecting a computer and the projector via Quick Connection Mode temporarily assigns the projector's SSID to a a network by using EMP NS Connection. computer creating an ad hoc connection, and restores the computer's network settings after disconnecting.

  • Page 12: Steps For Connecting In Advanced Connection Mode

    Make network settings on the projector and put it into network computer. You can give stylish presentations by projecting a black connection status. s User's Guide "Network Menu (EB-826W/825/85/84 screen while making preparations and so on, and when not only)"...

  • Page 13: 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

    Make sure the projector network settings are complete, and the For Windows projector is connected to network equipment such as a network hub via Select Start - Programs (or All Programs) - EPSON Projector - a commercially available network cable. EMP NS Connection.

  • Page 15: Using The Connection Screen

    Connecting to a Projector on a Network and Projecting When Projector keyword is set to "On" from the projector, Using the Connection Screen the keyword entry screen is displayed. Enter the keyword displayed on the LAN standby screen, then click "OK". Select EMP NS Connection to display the following screen.
  • Page 16 Connecting to a Projector on a Network and Projecting When the system starts in Quick Connection Mode. Busy (Disable Cannot be selected. Disable interrupt interrupt connection is set on another computer connection) which is already connected. Currently in The projector's Configuration Menu is use by another open.

  • Page 17: Using The Toolbar

    Connecting to a Projector on a Network and Projecting Clear list Click to limit the projectors operated from the toolbar when projecting from multiple projectors using the distribution function or Deletes all search results. Multi-screen display. The indication below the icon shows the IP address (Advanced Connection Mode only) projectors that can be controlled.
  • Page 18 Connecting to a Projector on a Network and Projecting Projector control Displays the multi-screen preview screen. While the projector is connected to the network, the projector's A/V Click to display a preview with the settings you have made. Mute, Switch PC source and Switch video source functions can be Click the displays to enlarge each Screen Preview to full-screen.
  • Page 19 Connecting to a Projector on a Network and Projecting The toolbar display is switched as follows. The toolbar display remains as is until switched again. Full Normal Simple...

  • Page 20: Emp Ns Connection Useful Functions (Eb-826W/825/85)

    EMP NS Connection Useful Functions (EB-826W/825/85) 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)

    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

    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.

  • Page 23: Example Of Adjusting The Virtual Display

    Using Multi-Screen Display Arrangement example 2 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 PowerPoint file presenter tools Actual monitor...

  • Page 24: Setting The Virtual Display

    At this point, it is normal for the display to flicker. Wait (Windows), or "Virtual display arrangement" (Macintosh). p.24 for the Add-Remove EPSON Virtual Display screen to close. • Those users who have enabled virtual displays installing EMP NS Connection.
  • Page 25 User's Guide "Wireless LAN Menu (EB-826W/825/85 only)" Procedure For Windows Select "Start" - "Programs" (or All Programs) - "EPSON Projector" - EMP NS Connection to start EMP NS Connection. Display layout and Display properties are added at the bottom of the screen.
  • Page 26 Using Multi-Screen Display Click "Display properties". Click the "Settings" tab. The Display Properties screen will be displayed.
  • Page 27 Using Multi-Screen Display 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 28 Using Multi-Screen Display Click "Display preferences". Click "Arrangement". Clear "Mirror Displays". The display setting screen is displayed.

  • Page 29: Allocating The Image To Be Projected

    Using Multi-Screen Display Drag the displayed monitor icon and place it where desired. 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.
  • Page 30 When you are not using a virtual display, clear the check mark against the virtual display under Add-Remove EPSON Virtual Display, such that the mouse pointer The image allocated to each projector is projected.

  • Page 31: Eb-826W/825/85

    Connecting to a Projector on a Different Subnet (EB-826W/825/85) 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 32: 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: •...

  • Page 33: 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) In the following explanations, unless otherwise noted, Windows screen Enter the IP Address or the Projector Name for the projector shots are used. you want to connect to, and click "OK". You see the similar screens even when using Macintosh.

  • Page 34: 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 Procedure 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 When the projector is displayed on the EMP NS Connection specifying the profile each time you perform a search, there is no need projector selection screen, click "Save in the profile".

  • Page 35: Searching By Specifying A Profile

    Performing a Search with a Profile Enter a Profile name and then click "Add". For details on how to create a folder for a Profile, see the Projector information is registered in the Profile. following section. s p.36 If you have previously saved a Profile, you are prompted to confirm whether that Profile can be overwritten.

  • Page 36: Managing A Profile

    Performing a Search with a Profile Procedure Managing a Profile Click "Profile" on the EMP NS Connection projector selection You can change the name and the hierarchical structure of the Profile. screen. If no Profile is registered, you cannot select Profile. Procedure Click "Set options"...
  • Page 37 Performing a Search with a Profile Edit the contents registered in the Profile. Profile Item Function Delete You can Delete the Profile or the folder. You can display the Rename dialog box and rename Rename the folder or the Profile. You can enter up to 32 characters in the Rename dialog box.

  • Page 38: Setting The Emp Ns Connection Operation (Eb-826W/825/85)

    Setting the EMP NS Connection Operation (EB-826W/825/85) You can make setting options such as the processing method when EMP NS Connection starts.

  • Page 39: Using Set Options

    Using Set options You can make setting options such as the processing method when General settings Tab EMP NS Connection starts. Call the Set options from the EMP NS Connection main screen. Procedure Click "Set options" on the EMP NS Connection main screen. Windows only (excluding Windows Vista) Use full-screen Select this checkbox when you want to display Windows...

  • Page 40: Adjust Performance Tab

    Using Set options Select from the following projector search methods Search method on Adjust performance Tab executed when EMP NS Connection is started. startup Automatic search on startup Specify search method after startup Search with the last network configuration Edit profile The Edit profile dialog box is displayed.
  • Page 41 Using Set options Windows only (excluding Windows Vista) Transfer layered window 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 42: Using A Computer To Set Up, Monitor And Control

    Using a Computer to Set Up, Monitor and Control Projectors (EB-826W/825/85/84) 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) You can set up and control the projector from a computer by using Enter the IP address of the projector in the address input the Web browser of a computer that is connected to the projector via a box of the Web browser, and press the [Enter] key on the 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 be set only in a Web browser. • SNMP Community Name • WEP Authentication Method (Open/Shared)

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

    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. User's Guide "Network Menu (EB-826W/825/85/84 only)", User's Guide "Mail Menu"...

  • Page 46: Management Using Snmp

    This is useful when controlling projectors collectively at a point distant from them. User's Guide "Network Menu (EB-826W/825/85/84 only)",User's Guide "Others Menu" • SNMP should be managed by a network administrator or someone who is familiar with the network.

  • Page 47: Presentations Using Slideshow(Eb-826W/825/824/85)

    Presentations Using Slideshow(EB-826W/825/824/85) 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

    Files that can be Projected Using Slideshow You can use Slideshow to directly project files stored in digital cameras Slideshow Examples and USB storage devices that are connected to the projector. Projecting images and movies stored on USB storage and so on USB storage devices that incorporate security functions sometimes cannot be used.

  • Page 49: Slideshow Basic Operations

    See the following for USB storage device connection methods. • Digital Cameras or USB Storage Devices User's Guide "Connecting and Removing USB Devices (EB-826W/825/824/85 only)" • USB Card Reader (with a memory card inserted) Some card readers may not be compatible.

  • Page 50: Rotating The Image

    Slideshow Basic Operations Press [Enter]. Procedure The selected image is displayed. When a folder is selected, the files in the selected folder are Press the [ ], [ ], [ ], or [ ] buttons or the [ displayed. Select Back to Top on the screen that opened and ], [ ], or [ ] buttons on the Control panel to position the...
  • Page 51 Slideshow Basic Operations While projecting a JPEG image, press the [ ] button or the [ ] button. You can also operate with the [ ] buttons on the Control panel.

  • Page 52: Projecting Image Files

    Projecting Image Files Image files from a digital camera and image files stored on a USB Position the cursor on the image file you want to project storage device can be projected using Slideshow by either of the and press the [ ], [ ], [ ], or [...

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

    Projecting Image Files The following operation returns you to the file list. Select Slideshow from the file list screen, and then press the [Enter] button. • While projecting still images: Press the [Esc] button. The Slideshow starts. When the last file is projected, the file list is displayed again automatically.

  • Page 54: Setting Image Display Conditions

    Setting Image Display Conditions You can set the display condition for the Play Slideshow function. Set each of the items. Enable settings by positioning the cursor on the target item and Procedure pressing the Enter button. Details of the items are given below. Press the [ ], [ ], [...

  • Page 55: Appendix

    Appendix...

  • Page 56: Connection Limitations

    Connection Limitations When projecting computer images while running EMP NS Connection, Windows Macintosh the following restrictions apply. Confirm these points. 32-bit color About 16.7 million colors (32-bit) The operational guarantee for multi-screen display is 16-bit and 32-bit Supported Resolutions color. The following computer screen resolutions can be projected.

  • Page 57: Limitations When Projecting From Windows Photo Gallery

    Connection Limitations • A few minutes after you connect a computer to the projector over a Limitations when projecting from Windows Photo Gallery network with EMP NS Connection, the following message is displayed. Note the following two limitations when launching Windows Photo It is recommended that you select Keep the current color scheme, Gallery when EMP NS Connection is running.

  • Page 58: 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" 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."...

  • Page 59: Problems Concerning Network Functions

    EPSON Projector Software for Meeting & Monitoring CD-ROM supplied with the projector. When a connection is made using EMP NS Connection, the projected image remains as is, and a connection cannot be made from another computer.

  • Page 60: Cannot Connect In Advanced Connection Mode Or Wired Lan Connection

    Is the SSID setting different. Set the computer, the access point, and the projector to the same SSID. User's Guide "Network Menu (EB-826W/825/85/84 only)" Is the same WEP key set? When selecting WEP from Security, set the access point, the computer, and the projector to the same WEP key.

  • Page 61: The Slide Show Cannot Be Displayed On The Desired Display When The Multi-Screen Display Function Is Being Executed

    Check Remedy Is another application running on the virtual display When EPSON Virtual Display is installed, another application sometimes runs on the virtual display. In this case, For Windows set EPSON Virtual Display to "Off" at "Screen properties". The mouse cursor is not displayed on the computer screen.

  • Page 62: When A Connection Is Made Using Emp Ns Connection, A Powerpoint Slide Show Cannot Be Started

    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 s User's Guide "Network Menu (EB-826W/ 825/85/84 only)" The keyword does not match. Re-enter the keyword displayed on Check the Projector keyword displayed on the LAN standby screen, and enter the Projector keyword.
  • Page 63 Enter the keyword displayed on the projector screen. Check the Projector keyword displayed on the LAN standby screen, and enter the Projector keyword. Cannot start this application while EPSON USB Display is Close USB Display and then start EMP NS Connection.

  • Page 64: Network Settings Are Not Restored After Cutting The Connection To The Computer With Emp Ns Connection

    Is the network connect setting correct? Check the projector's network settings. s User's Guide "Network Menu (EB-826W/825/85/84 only)" Is Standby Mode set to Network On? To use the Mail Notification function when the projector is in standby, set Network On in Standby Mode from the Configuration Menu.

  • Page 65: 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. A method of Wireless LAN connection that communicates with wireless LAN clients without using an access point. It is not possible to Ad hoc communicate with two or more devices simultaneously.

  • Page 66: General Notes

    Other product names used herein are also for identification purposes only and may retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, be trademarks of their respective owners. Epson disclaims any and all rights in those photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Seiko marks.
  • Page 67 Index Continuous............. 54 Web browser........... 43 Web Control........... 43 Display Conditions........54 Display order..........54 Image files............52 jpg..............48 Mail Notification..........45 Presentation............ 47 problems............58 Profile.............. 17 Projecting Image Files........52 Projector Setup..........43 Screen switching time........54 Slideshow..........

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