Epson Powerlite 9300i Multimedia Projector Users Guide

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Configuring the Monitoring Interval
If you need to have the most current status information about your 
projectors, click the 
Refresh button in the EMP Monitor screen. 
You can also select how often EMP Monitor checks the projector 
status:
1. From the Tool menu, select 
Configuration. 
You see this screen. 
2. Select the desired update interval and click 
OK.
note
If you want the program to 
run whenever you start your 
computer, click 
Add to 
Startup. 
						

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Using EMP NetworkManager
You can use EMP NetworkManager to send out messages by e-mail, 
notifying you when a problem occurs with a projector. Before running 
EMP NetworkManager, make sure you’ve installed the software as 
described on page 82. Then follow the steps below to create e-mail 
settings for each projector you want to monitor.
Selecting the Projector(s) to Monitor
1. To open the program, select EMP NetworkManager from the 
Start menu. 
You see this screen:
In a few moments, your projectors are displayed as icons as 
shown: 
						

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2. If you’d like to register a projector manually and you know its IP 
address, click the 
Projector address selection icon.
You see this screen:
3. Enter the projector’s IP address and click 
Add. The projector’s 
icon is added to the EMP NetworkManager screen.
Setting a Password
You can set a password to restrict access to each projector from EMP 
NetworkManager: 
1. Right-click the icon of the projector whose password you want to 
set, then select 
Change Password.
2. Enter a password—up to 14 characters long—using 
alphanumerics only, including the hyphen (-). 
						

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Creating the E-Mail Settings
1. If EMP NetworkManager is not already running, open it from 
the Start menu. 
You see your registered projectors displayed as shown:
2. Double-click the icon for the projector whose e-mail settings you 
want to create. Enter your password, if you created one (see 
page 93).
3. EMP NetworkManager connects to the projector, and you see 
this screen: 
4. Verify that the network settings are correct. 
■Make any desired changes to the projector’s network address 
configuration (turning off DHCP enables the manual 
settings). 
note
The projector must be 
plugged in (projecting or in 
standby mode) for you to be 
able to connect to it. 
To access a projector in 
standby mode, you must 
select 
Network ON as the 
Standby Mode setting in 
the projector’s menu system 
(see page 76).  
						

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■You can give the projector a name—up to 15 characters 
long—using alphanumerics only, including the hyphen (-).
Naming the projector helps you identify it in EMP Monitor 
and EMP NetworkManager. This is especially useful if you’re 
managing more than a few projectors.
5. Click 
Mail Notification Settings.
You see this screen:
6. Select 
ON for the Mail Notification setting.
7. Enter the IP address and port number of the SMTP server used 
for sending e-mail. (The port’s default setting is 25, but you can 
enter any number from 1 to 65535.)
8. Enter up to three e-mail addresses where you want the event 
notification messages to be sent.
9. Click the 
Setting a Notification Event button next to each 
address, then select the conditions under which you want a 
message to be sent. 
10. Click 
OK, then on the next screen click Set. Confirm as needed.
11. When you see the test message window, you can send a message 
with the heading “TEST MAIL” to the addresses you have 
entered. The projector’s name and IP address are included in the 
body of the message. 
12. When done making all your projector settings, close the EMP 
NetworkManager. (It does not have to be open for messages to be 
sent or received.)
note
A no-signal message is 
reported when no image 
signals are being input to a 
projector. If the projector 
will not normally be 
displaying an image, do not 
select ‘no signal’ as a 
condition for which you 
want a message to be sent.  
						

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Understanding the Notification Messages
If a projector experiences a problem, it sends an e-mail message to 
each of the addresses you provided using EMP NetworkManager. The 
message includes the heading “EPSON Projector” in the subject line. 
The body of the message contains:
■the name of the projector
■the projector’s IP address
■a description of the problem 
The problem descriptions are similar to the errors reported by 
EMP Monitor (see page 90). 
If a plus (+) sign appears before the description, it indicates that a 
problem has occurred. A minus (–) sign appears when the problem 
goes away or is resolved. 
Installing the EMP Multi Screen 
Adjustment Software
The EMP Multi Screen Adjustment software allows you to adjust 
image brightness and color for each projector individually from a 
single remote control when multiple projectors are used at once. 
The EPSON Projector for Multi Screen Software CD includes the 
following:
■EMP Multi Screen Adjustment installer
■EMP Multi Screen Adjustment Operation Guide (PDF)
(Please refer to this guide for instructions on how to use the 
software)
note
If a projector develops a 
critical problem, it may not 
be possible for it to report the 
error. 
						

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System Requirements
Before you install the software, make sure your system meets these 
requirements: 
■Microsoft Windows 98 SE, Windows Me, Windows 2000 
Professional, Windows XP Home Edition, Windows XP 
Professional
■Pentium MMX 166 MHz or higher
(Pentium II 233 MHz or higher recommended)
■8MB or more memory
■1MB or more of free hard disk space
■XGA (1024 × 768) or better display adapter and monitor
Installing the Software
1. Turn on the computer’s power, start Windows, and then place 
the EPSON Projector Software for Multi Screen CD-ROM into 
the computer’s CD-ROM drive.
The installer will start automatically.
2. Click 
Next and follow the 
on-screen instructions.
3. The following screen appears 
when the installation is complete.
Click 
Finish. 
note
Only users with 
administrator rights can 
perform the installation on 
Windows 2000/XP.
note
If the setup program does not 
start up automatically, click 
Start > Run, then type the 
drive letter of the CD-ROM 
drive followed by 
:\EMPMSA\SETUP.exe 
and click OK. 
						

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Viewing the EMP Multi Screen Adjustment 
Operation Guide
To use the EMP Multi Screen Adjustment software, follow the 
instructions in the on-screen EMP Multi Screen Adjustment Operation 
Guide. Follow these steps to view the guide: 
1. Insert the EPSON Projector Software for Multi Screen CD-ROM 
in your drive.
2. Double-click the 
My Computer icon on the desktop (in 
Windows XP, click 
Start, then click My Computer).
3. Right-click on the 
EPSON CD-ROM icon and select Open.
4. Double-click the 
Manual folder.
5. Double-click the 
Manual_E.pdf file.
The guide opens in Adobe Acrobat. 
note
You will need Adobe® 
Acrobat® Reader to view the 
guide.  
						

							6
Maintaining the Projector99
1
Maintaining the Projector
Your projector needs little maintenance. All you have to do on a 
regular basis is keep the lens clean. Any dirt or smears on the lens may 
show up on your projected image.
You also need to periodically clean the air filters on the projector. A 
clogged air filter can block ventilation needed to cool the projector.
The only parts you should replace are the lamp and air filters (when 
you order a new lamp, replacement filters come with it). If any other 
part needs replacing, contact your dealer or a qualified servicer.
This chapter covers the following:
■Cleaning the lens
■Cleaning the projector case
■Cleaning and replacing the air filters
■Replacing the lamp
■Transporting the projector
warning
Before you clean any part of 
the projector, turn it off and 
unplug the power cord. 
Never open any cover on the 
projector, except the lamp 
and filter covers. Dangerous 
electrical voltages in the 
projector can injure you 
severely. Do not try to service 
this product yourself, except 
as specifically explained in 
this User’s Guide. Refer all 
other servicing to qualified 
service personnel. 
						

							100Maintaining the Projector
Cleaning the Lens
Clean the lens whenever you notice dirt or dust on the surface.
■Use a canister of compressed air to remove dust.
■To remove dirt or smears on the lens, use lens-cleaning tissue. If 
necessary, moisten a soft cloth with lens cleaner and gently wipe 
the lens surface.
Cleaning the Projector Case
Before you clean the case, first turn off the projector and unplug the 
power cord.
■To remove dirt or dust, wipe the case with a soft, dry, lint-free 
cloth.
■To remove stubborn dirt or stains, moisten a soft cloth with water 
and a neutral detergent. Then wipe the case.
■Do not use wax, alcohol, benzene, thinner, or other chemical 
detergents. These can damage the case.
Remove the cap before cleaning