Epson Projector BrightLink Pro 1420Wi User Manual

							Note:
If you have the optional remote control cable set (ELPKC28), you can use it instead of batteries to
power the control pad.
1. Remove the top cover of the control pad by prying it off as shown.
2. Insert the batteries with the +and –ends facing as shown.
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							3. Replace the cover and press it down until it clicks into place.
Parent topic:
Setting Up the Projector
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							Using the Projector on a Network
Follow the instructions in these sections to set up your projector for use on a network.
Wired Network Projection
Wireless Network Projection
Setting Up Projector Network E-Mail Alerts
Setting Up Monitoring Using SNMP
Controlling a Networked Projector Using a Web Browser
Creating an Address Book
Adding Templates from a Web Browser
Crestron RoomView Support
Wired Network Projection You can send images to your projector through a wired network. To do this, you connect the projector to
your network, and then set up your projector and computer for network projection.
After connecting and setting up the projector as described here, install the network software from the
Epson Projector Software CD or download the software as necessary. Use the following software and
documentation to set up, control, and monitor network projection:
• EasyMP Network Projection software sets up your computer for network projection. See the EasyMP
Network Projection Operation Guide for instructions.
• EasyMP Monitor software (Windows only) lets you monitor and control your projector through the network. You can download the latest software and documentation from the Epson web site. Go to
epson.com/support (U.S.) orepson.ca/support (Canada) and select your projector.
• Connect to a Network Projector (Windows 7 and Windows Vista only)
• EasyMP Multi PC Projection software allows you to hold interactive meetings by projecting the computer screens of users over a network. See the EasyMP Multi PC Projection Operation Guidefor
instructions.
• EasyMP Network Updater software (Windows only) allows you to update firmware for a projector over a wired LAN. See the EasyMP Network Updater Operation Guide for instructions. You can download
the latest software and documentation from the Epson web site. Go to epson.com/support(U.S.) or
epson.ca/support (Canada) and select your projector.
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							Note:
If your projector is connected via a LAN cable to a network that includes a wireless access point,
you can connect to the projector wirelessly through the access point using the EasyMP Network
Projection software.
Connecting to a Wired Network
Selecting Wired Network Settings
Parent topic: Using the Projector on a Network
Connecting to a Wired Network To connect the projector to a wired local area network (LAN), use a 100Base-TX or 10Base-T network
cable. To ensure proper data transmission, use a Category 5 shielded cable or better.
1. Connect one end of the network cable to your network hub, switch, or router.
2. Connect the other end of the cable to the projectors LANport.
Parent topic: Wired Network Projection
Selecting Wired Network Settings Before you can project from computers on your network, you must select the network settings for the
projector using its menu system.
Note:Make sure you already connected the projector to your wired network using the LANport.
1. Turn on the projector.
2. Press the Menubutton.
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							3. Select the
Networkmenu and press Enter.
4. Select Network Configuration and pressEnter.
5. Select the Basicmenu and press Enter.
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							6. Select the following basic options as necessary:
•Projector Name lets you enter a name up to 16 alphanumeric characters long to identify the
projector over the network.
• PJLink Password lets you enter a password up to 32 alphanumeric characters long for using the
PJLink protocol for projector control.
• Web Control Password orWeb Remote Password lets you enter a password up to 8
alphanumeric characters long for accessing the projector over the web. (Default user name is
EPSONWEB; default password is admin.)
• Projector Keyword lets you turn on a security password to prevent access to the projector by
anyone not in the room with it. You must enter a displayed, randomized keyword from a computer
using the EasyMP Network Projection software to access the projector.
Note: Use the displayed keyboard to enter the name, passwords and keyword. Press the arrow
buttons on the remote control to highlight characters and press Enterto select them.
7. Select the Wired LANmenu and press Enter.
8. If necessary, select IP Settingsand pressEnter.
9. Select your IP Settings as necessary: • If your network assigns addresses automatically, turn on the DHCPsetting.
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							• If you must set addresses manually, turn off
DHCPand enter the projectors IP Address,Subnet
Mask, DNS server, WINS server,and Gateway Address as needed. When manually entering IP
Settings, you cannot use restricted IP addresses.
Note: To highlight the numbers you want from the displayed keyboard, press the arrow buttons on
the remote control. To select a highlighted number, press Enter. Or, press and hold theNumbutton
on the remote control while entering the desired numbers.
10. To prevent display of the IP address on the standby screen, turn off IP Address Display.
11. When you finish selecting settings, select CompleteorSetup Complete and follow the on-screen
instructions to save your settings and exit the menus.
Restricted IP Addresses
Parent topic: Wired Network Projection
Related references
Projector Network Settings - Network Menu
Restricted IP Addresses When manually entering IP Settings, you cannot use certain ranges of IP addresses:
Setting Restricted IP addresses
IP Address 0.0.0.0
127.x.x.x
192.0.2.x
224.0.0.0 to 255.255.255.255
Subnet Mask 0.0.0.0
255.255.255.255
Gateway Address 0.0.0.0
197.x.x.x
224.0.0.0 to 255.255.255.255
DNS Server 127.x.x.x
192.0.2.x
224.0.0.0 to 255.255.255.255
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							Setting
Restricted IP addresses
WINS Server 0.0.0.0
192.0.2.x
224.0.0.0 to 255.255.255.255
If you are not setting a WINS server, use 0.0.0.0.
Parent topic: Selecting Wired Network Settings
Wireless Network Projection You can send images to your projector through a wireless network. To do this, you must install the
Epson 802.11b/g/n wireless LAN module, and then set up your projector and computer for wireless
projection.
Note:If your projector is connected via a LAN cable to a network that includes a wireless access point,
you can connect to the projector wirelessly using the EasyMP Network Projection software or other
supported Epson network software.
There are two ways to connect the projector to your wireless network:
• Using the optional Quick Wireless Connection USB Key (Windows only)
• Configuring the connection manually using the projectors Network menus
After installing the module and setting up the projector, install the network software from the Epson
Projector Software CD or download the software, as necessary. Use the following software and
documentation to set up, control, and monitor wireless projection:
• EasyMP Network Projection software sets up your computer for wireless network projection. See the EasyMP Network Projection Operation Guide for instructions.
• EasyMP Monitor software (Windows only) lets you monitor and control your projector through the network. You can download the latest software and documentation from the Epson web site. Go to
epson.com/support (U.S.) orepson.ca/support (Canada) and select your projector.
• EasyMP Multi PC Projection software allows you to hold interactive meetings by projecting the computer screens of users over a network. See the EasyMP Multi PC Projection Operation Guidefor
instructions.
• Projection from iOS or Android devices with the wireless LAN module and free Epson iProjection app; visit epson.com/projectorapp (U.S.) orepson.ca/projectorapp (Canada) for more information.
Installing the Wireless LAN Module
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							Using Quick Wireless Connection (Windows Only)
Selecting Wireless Network Settings Manually
Selecting Wireless Network Settings in Windows
Selecting Wireless Network Settings in OS X
Enabling WPA or EAP Security
Parent topic:
Using the Projector on a Network
Installing the Wireless LAN Module To use the projector over a wireless network, install the Epson 802.11b/g/n wireless module in the
projector. Do not install any other type of wireless module.
Caution:Never remove the module while its indicator light is green or flashing, or while you are
projecting wirelessly. You may damage the module or lose data.
1. Turn off the projector and unplug the power cord.
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							2. Unscrew and remove the cable cover if it is attached (screwdriver not included).
3. Insert the wireless LAN module into the port shown here.
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