Epson Projector Emp 1815 User Manual

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Preparing the ComputerPutting the Computer into Network Connection Status
To use a computer on a network LAN you need to make certain settings.
If the settings have already been made, the following settings are not 
necessary.
For Windows
Make connection settings for the computer by using the utility software 
supplied with the LAN card. For more information on the utility software, 
see the user’s guides supplied with your LAN card.
For Macintosh
This section explains how to make settings for the connected port.
For more details on setting the network port (setting the network), see the 
user’s guides for your computer and the AirMac card.A
From the Apple menu, select System Preferences 
- Network.The network settings screen is displayed.
B
Select the port used in Port Configurations and 
click Apply Now.
C
Close the screen.
Procedure 
						

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Connecting in Wireless LAN Advanced Connection ModeStarting EMP NS Connection from the Computer
In the following explanations, unless otherwise noted, Windows screen 
shots are used.
You see a similar screen even when using Macintosh.
For Windows
Select Start - Programs (or All Programs) - EPSON 
Projector - EMP NS Connection.
For Macintosh
A
Click the communication icon at the top right of the 
computer screen, and check that the following is 
displayed.
B
Double-click the Applications folder of the hard 
drive volume in which EMP NS Connection is 
installed, and then double-click the EMP NS 
Connection icon.
EMP NS Connection starts.
Procedure
AirPort: On
You can connect with a Wireless LAN.
q
 If the following screen is displayed during startup, click 
the Yes button.
When you click Yes, a firewall exception is created for 
EMP NS Connection and it can then be used.
 If EMP NS Connection is started while PowerPoint is 
running, the message If PowerPoint is not restarted you 
may not be able to execute a slide show. is displayed. In 
this case you need to close PowerPoint and reopen it after 
starting EMP NS Connection. 
						

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fEMP NS Connection screen
When EMP NS Connection is started, the following screen is displayed.
Connecting to the Projector
A
Click Automatic search.The projector’s search results are displayed.
When the projector you want to connect to is not displayed
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Automatic search: This searches for all projectors currently 
connected to the network. 
Manual search: This searches for a specific projector. 
Profile: This searches for a projector using a previously 
saved profile.
Automatic search
You can search for available projectors on the network 
system that the computer is connected to.
Manual search
You can search for the specified projector’s IP address 
or the projector’s name.
Profile
You can search by using information (Profile) 
previously saved.
Save list
You can save the projector information displayed as a 
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Clear list
You can clear the list displayed.
Disable interrupt 
connection
Select this to prevent other computers connecting.
Use multi-display
Select this when using Multi-screen display function. 
When this is selected, Display layout and Display 
properties are displayed at the bottom of the screen. 
Multi-screen display sp.11
Procedure 
						

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B
Select the projector you want to connect to. You can 
connect up to four projectors at the same time.
C
Click the Connect button.
D
When Projector Keyword is set to ON, enter the 
projector’s keyword when the projector’s EasyMP 
screen is displayed and click the OK button.A computer and the projector are connected via a network and the 
computer’s screen is displayed.
The EMP NS Connection toolbar is displayed on 
the computer screen. Use this toolbar to operate the projector, make 
settings, and disconnect the network connection.
For details on using the toolbar, see Using the Toolbar sp.6.
q
 When you select a projector that is connected to another 
computer, the computer that it was connected to is cut off, 
and the image of the computer connecting now is 
projected.
 After connecting, you cannot add another projector to be 
connected.
q
 When continuously connecting from another computer, 
for example, with different presenters, start EMP NS 
Connection on the computer to be used and make a 
connection. The connection to the computer that is 
currently connected is cut off, and the connection is made 
to the computer that is trying to connect now.
 When projecting computer images by using Network 
Presentation, see Connection Limitations 
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p.75 for 
details on restricted items, such as compatible resolution 
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When the Projector you want to Connect to is not DisplayedFor reasons such as the following, there are times when the projector 
you want is not displayed in the EMP NS Connection’s projector 
selection screen.
 The electromagnetic waves for the wireless LAN are out of range or 
weak.
 The network’s subnet is different.
In this case you can search by using Manual Search or Profile.
You can search by specifying the projector’s IP address or the 
projector’s name when using Manual search in Advanced 
Connection Mode.
Also, information for the projector that is frequently used (such as the 
IP address) can be saved as a profile and you can search for the 
projector by specifying the information. sp.29
In the following explanations, unless otherwise noted, Windows screen 
shots are used.
You see a similar screen even when using Macintosh.
Searching by Specifying the IP Address and Projector Name (For Advanced Connection Mode)
A
Click Manual search on the EMP NS Connection’s
projector selection screen.
q
 When you use Manual search in Quick Connection 
Mode, you can specify the ESSID. When there are a lot of 
projectors you can narrow the search field by using 
ESSID.
 When the target projector is not displayed, it may be set to 
AirPort: Not inserted, or an appropriate access point 
may not have been selected.
Procedure 
						

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B
Enter the IP address or the projector name for the 
projector you want to connect to, and click the OK 
button.Projector information is added to the EMP NS Connection’s 
projector selection screen. 
						

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Registering a Profile for a Projector that is Used FrequentlyYou can save projector information (projector name, IP address, and 
ESSID) as a profile. By creating a group of files for each place where a 
projector is setup and managing them with folders, the target projector 
can be found quickly.
This section explains how to create and edit a profile.Making a Profile
Profiles are made by saving searched results. You can manage profiles by 
creating a folder. For more details on editing the hierarchy, see Managing 
a Profile sp.29.
A
When the projector is displayed on the EMP NS 
Connection’s projector selection screen, click Save 
list. The Save list screen is displayed.
Location A
Location B
Location CLocation DLocation A
Location BFloor 1
Floor 2
Floor 3
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B
Enter a profile name and click the Add button.After entering the profile name and selecting the save destination, 
click the Add button because the following screens are displayed 
when a profile has already been created.
For WindowsFor Macintosh
Projector information is registered in the profile
.
q
You can make and save folders under Profile Summary. 
For instructions on making a folder, see Managing a 
Profile 
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Searching by Specifying a Profile
You can search by specifying the profile you created.A
Click Profile on the EMP NS Connection’s
projector selection screen.If no profile is registered, you cannot select Profile.
B
From the menu that is displayed, select the 
projector you want to connect to.Projector information is added to the EMP NS Connection’s 
projector selection screen.
Managing a Profile
You can change the name and the hierarchical structure of the profile.A
Click the Set options button on the EMP NS 
Connection’s main screen.The configuration screen is displayed.
Procedure
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B
Click the Edit profile button.The profile management screen is displayed.
C
Edit the contents registered in the profile.
 
 : Indicates a folder.
 : Indicates a profile.
Profile
You can display the registered profile. You can manage 
it by creating a folder. You can change the order of the 
profile or the folder by dragging & dropping.
Copy
You can copy the profile. The copied profile is saved in 
the same folder as the original with the same name.
Delete
You can delete the profile and the folder.
Rename
You can display the rename dialog box and rename the 
folder or the profile. You can enter up to 32 characters 
in the rename dialog box.
Create folder
You can create a new folder.