Epson Powerlite 85 Multimedia Projector Users Guide

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Connecting External Speakers
You can output sound from the projector to external speakers with a 
built-in amplifier. 
1. Locate the appropriate cable to connect your speakers.
Depending on your speakers, you  may be able to use a standard 
audio cable with a stereo mini-jack connector on one end and pin 
jacks on the other end. For some speakers, you may need a special 
cable or adapter. 
2. Connect the stereo mini-jack end of the audio cable...

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Using the Projector on a 
Network
This chapter tells you how to prepare to send images to your 
projector through a wireless or wired network. 
Using Quick Wireless Connection or EMP NS Connection, you can 
project images shown on your co mputer screen—including text, 
graphics, and video—directly to your audience. See the  EasyMP 
Operation Guide  for information on features and use. 
You can use EMP Monitor (available for Windows only) to monitor 
and control your projector through  the network....

54Using the Projector on a NetworkGuide
 for instructions on installing the EMP NS Connection 
software. The  EasyMP Operation Guide  also contains instructions on 
using the software to project over the network.
Connecting to a Wired Network
With a shielded, Category-5 Ethernet cable, you can connect the 
projector to your network and configure it with an IP address. You 
can then project from multiple co mputers on your network without 
changing any cables.
1. Connect the projector to your network...

Using the Projector on a Network55
5. Press the Menu button on the remote control, select the 
Network menu, then press Enter. 
6. Choose 
Network Configuration and press Enter.
7. Select the 
Wired LAN menu and press Enter. 
8. Choose 
IP Settings and press Enter. You see a screen like the 
following:
9. Do one of the following:
■If your network assigns addresses automatically, turn on the 
DHCP setting.
■If your network does not assign  addresses automatically, turn 
off 
DHCP and enter the...

56Using the Projector on a NetworkTo enter numbers, use the  buttons on the remote 
control to highlight the number you want to input, then press 
the 
Enter button. When you’re finished entering an address 
in the network menu, highlight 
Return, then press the Enter 
button.
10. To prevent the IP address from appearing on the standby screen,  set the 
IP Address Display setting to Off.
11. When you’re done making all necessary changes, select 
Complete 
and press the 
Enter button to save your...

Using the Projector on a Network57
Installing the Optional Wireless LAN 
Module
Make sure you have the optional Wireless LAN Module. Turn off the 
projector and disconnect the powe r cord before you install the 
module.
1. Open the air filter cover by sliding the switch and pulling down 
the cover. 

58Using the Projector on a Network2. Insert the wireless LAN module as shown.
3. Fasten the module using the screw that came with it.
4. Close the air filter cover.
If you have the optional USB key, you can use Quick Wireless 
connection as described in the next
 section. Or, you can configure 
your connection manually as described on page 59.
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Using Quick Wireless Connection
Using the optional USB key, you can quickly connect the projector to 
a Windows computer wirelessly without any configuration.
First, make sure you have installed the wireless module as described on 
page 57 and turned on the projector.
1. Connect the USB key to the projector’s   
Type A (flat) USB 
port.
2. When you see a projected message  that the network information 
update is complete, remove the USB key.
3. Connect the USB key to a...

60Using the Projector on a Network3. Choose 
Basic and press Enter. You see the following screen: 
4. Make sure the projector has a uniq ue name, so you can identify it 
on your network. 
If you need to rename it, highlight the 
Projector name text box 
then press 
Enter. 
5. Use the  buttons on the remote control to select individual  letters; then press 
Enter to input a character. To add a blank space 
or to navigate backward and forward through the input text, 
highlight the arrows and press 
Enter....