Epson Projector Emp 1815 User Manual

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PC Free Examples
PC Free allows you to project presentation data saved to USB memory 
and so on as follows without using a computer.
The playback method for the file to be projected can be set as follows at 
conversion.
fExample 1: Convert a PowerPoint file into a scenario and project it
sTurning a PowerPoint File into a Scenario p.57
sProjecting Scenarios p.48fExample 2: 
Prepare multiple images and project them continuously 
(slide show) 
sp.51
fExample 3: Set presentation to automatic playback (autorun)
sSending Scenarios p.68fExample 4: Project presentation with BGM sp.60fExample 5: Select image files and movie files one at a time and 
project it sp.50PowerPoint 
fileConvertScenario fileSave to USB 
storage device 
						

							
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PC Free Basic OperationsPC Free lets you play back and project scenarios, image files, and 
movie files in USB st orage devices and CompactFlash cards, and 
image files in digital cameras.
This section explains the bas ic operation of PC Free.Starting and Closing PC FreefStarting PC Free
A
Connect one of the fo llowing devices to the 
projector.• A digital camera or a USB storage device
 USB MultiCard Reader (when a memory card is inserted) s
Users Guide  Connecting USB Devices (EMP-1815 Only)
 CompactFlash 
s
Users Guide  Inserting and Ejecting 
CompactFlash Cards (EMP-1815 Only)
B
Press the [EasyMP] button  on the remote control
and confirm that EasyMP  is displayed on the 
screen.PC Free will start and display th e contents of the digital camera, 
USB storage device or CompactFlash card.
When multiple USB storage devi ces are connected, multiple icons 
of USB storage device are displayed on the EasyMP screen. Tilt  the [
h] button on the remote control to  move the cursor to the USB 
storage device, and then press the [Enter] button.
JPEG files and MPEG files ar e displayed as thumbnails (file 
contents are displayed as small im ages). Other files or folders are 
displayed as icons.
Procedure 
						

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Files that cannot be displayed as thumbnails are displayed as the 
following icons.
Icon
File Type
Icon
File Type
Scenario file
JPEG file
Digital camera 
format
PNG file
Quick 
Time(Motion-
JPEG)
Electronic 
certificate file
MPEG fileBMP fileGIF file
q
 If the USB storage device contains a scenario that is set 
for autorun, this scenario will be played back as the 
highest priority. If you want to stop it from playing back, 
press the [Esc] button on the remote control.
 If the digital camera or USB storage device is not 
connected to the projector, the following screen is 
displayed. If this happens, connect a digital camera or 
USB storage device to display the screen shown in the 
previous page.
 Some JPEG files may be displayed as icons instead of 
thumbnails. In this event, a file icon is displayed. 
						

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fClosing PC Free
A
Tilt the [h] button on the remote control up to 
position the cursor on the Exit button.
B
Press the [Enter] button on the remote control.PC Free shuts down and the EasyMP standby screen is displayed. 
C
After turning off the power supply to the digital 
camera or the USB storage device, disconnect it 
from the projector’s USB Type A port.When a CompactFlash card is in use, check the status of the access 
indicator at the card slot before removing the card. 
Procedure
q
If you leave the USB storage device connected when you 
close PC Free and the EasyMP standby screen is displayed, 
disconnect the USB storage device and reconnect it before 
starting PC Free again. 
						

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Guide Mode and Quick Mode
In Guide Mode, when the folder and the file are selected, the sub menu to 
specify the next operation is displayed.
In Quick Mode, file projection starts immediately without displaying the 
sub menu. When the folder is selected, the folder opens.
Guide Mode is the default setting. In Guide Mode and Quick Mode, the 
following operations differ.
When a folder is selected and the [Enter] button is pressed
When a file is selected and the [Enter] button is pressed
To set the operation mode, see Setting Image and Movie File Display 
Conditions and Operation Mode. sp.53
PC Free Basic Operations
There are two modes, Guide Mode and Quick Mode, for playing back 
files by PC Free. In Quick Mode, the file starts to play back immediately.
The following describes the procedures for playing scenarios, images, and 
movies using Guide Mode.A
Tilt the [h] button on the remote control to position 
the cursor on the file or folder you want to access.
For Guide Mode
For Quick Mode
The following sub menus are displayed.
The folder opens.
For Guide Mode
For Quick Mode
Depending on the file type, one of he 
following sub menus is displayed.
The file starts to play back.
Open FolderPlay Slideshowsp.51Optionssp.53View Imagesp.50Play Moviesp.50Play Scenariosp.48
Procedure
q
If all files and folders cannot be displayed at the same time 
in the current window, press the [
[
] button on the remote 
control or move the cursor to the Next page button and 
press the [Enter] button on the remote control.
To return to the previous screen, press the [
]
] button on the 
remote control, or position the cursor on the Previous 
page button and press the [Enter] button on the remote 
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B
Press the [Enter] button on the remote control.The sub menu is displayed.
C
Select the target item from the display menu and 
press the [Enter] button on the remote control.
When a folder is selected
Open Folder
Opens a folder and displays the files within the folder. Select 
Return on the screen that opened and press the [Enter] 
button to return to the previous screen.
Play
Slideshow
Plays the image or movie files in the folder in order. sp.51
Options
Displays the options setting screen. Set whether to start in 
Guide Mode or Quick Mode when PC Free starts, and set the 
slide show operation for playing files and movie files in 
sequence. sp.53
Sub Menu 
						

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Rotating the Image
You can rotate JPEG images in 90° increments when playing them with 
PC Free. 
The rotating function is also available during the slide show.
Rotate JPEG images in the following way.A
Play images or scenarios in JPEG format, or 
perform a slide show.To play JPEG images 
s
Projecting Images and Movies 
p.50
To play scenarios sPlaying a Scenario p.48
To play slide shows 
s
Projecting all Image and Movie Files in a 
Folder in Sequence (Slide show) 
p.51
B
While projecting a JPEG image, tilt the [h] button on 
the remote control to the left or right.The image rotates when the [h] button is tilted in a certain 
direction as shown below.
Procedure
Right Left RightLeft
Right Left Right
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Projecting ScenariosThis section describes the method for playing scenarios stored in a 
USB storage device or CompactFlash card, and the operations during 
scenario playback.Preparing a Scenario
Create the scenario beforehand by using EMP SlideMaker2, and then 
transfer it to a USB storage device by using Send Scenario function. 
sp.68
Playing a Scenario
A
Start PC Free. sp.42The contents of the USB storage device are displayed.
B
Tilt the [h] button on the remote control up to 
position the cursor on the target scenario folder.
C
Press the [Enter] button on the remote control.In Quick Mode, the file starts to play back.
In Guide Mode, the sub menu is displayed and you can tilt the [h] 
button on the remote control to move the cursor to Play Scenario, 
and then press the [Enter] button. The scenario starts to play back.
D
If Advance is set to Automatically after, once 
play has reached the end, it returns to the file list 
screen. If Repeat is selected, the scenario is 
repeated from the beginning. See Operating During a Presentation for how to operate the 
scenario when Advance is set to On mouse click, and how to 
stop and cancel.
q
While transferring the scenario you can set autorun and 
continuous play. 
s
p.68
Procedure
q
 You can rotate JPEG format images in the scenario while 
they are being projected. 
s
p.47
 The movie files that are included in scenarios can be fast-
forwarded, rewound and paused during playback. 
s
p.51
 The slide changing time for scenarios can be set using the 
Advance command in EMP SlideMaker2. 
s
p.73
Scenario file 
						

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Operating During a Presentation
The following operations using the remote control are possible while 
playing a scenario.
The following functions of the projector can be used when projecting a 
scenario or image file with PC Free.
 Freeze  A/V Mute  E-Zoom
For details concerning each function 
s
User’s Guide Freeze Function  
A/V Mute Function E-Zoom Function
Screen 
Switching
Proceed to the next screen by pressing [Enter] or [
]
].
Return to the previous screen by pressing [
[
].
Stopping 
Playing
The message Do you want to quit playing the scenario? is 
displayed when you press the Esc button. Close by selecting 
the Exit button and pressing the Enter button. Continue 
playback by selecting the Return button and pressing the 
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Projecting Image and Movie FilesImage files from a digital camera and image files and movie files 
stored on a USB storage device or CompactFlash card can be 
projected using PC Free by either of the following two methods.
 Projecting image and movie files
This is a function to project single files.
 Sequential projection of image and movie files in a folder (slide 
show).
This is a function for projecting the file contents of a folder in order, 
one file at a time.Projecting Images and Movies
A
Start PC Free. sp.42The content of the connected digital camera, USB storage device or 
compact flash card is displayed.
B
Tilt the [h] button on the remote control to position 
the cursor on the image file or movie file to be 
projected.
C
Press the [Enter] button on the remote control.In Quick Mode, the image or movie starts to play back.
In Guide Mode, the sub menu is displayed and you can select 
View Image or Play Movie, and then press the [Enter] button. 
The image or movie starts to play back.
D
If the [Enter] button or the [Esc] button on the 
remote control are pressed while projecting an 
image or movie, it returns to the file list screen.
AttentionThe USB storage device is accessed frequently when playing back 
movie files. Do not disconnect the USB storage device at this time. 
PC Free may not operate correctly.
Procedure
Image file