Epson Projector PowerLite 1224 User Manual

							After you complete the wireless settings for your projector, you need to select the wireless network on
your computer, or iOS or Android device.
Wireless LAN Menu Settings
Parent topic:
Wireless Network Projection
Wireless LAN Menu Settings
Setting OptionsDescription
Connection Mode QuickSelects the type of wireless
connection:
Advanced
Quick: lets you quickly connect
to one computer or use the
optional Quick Wireless
Connection USB key to connect
Advanced: lets you connect to
multiple computers via a wireless
network access point
Channel 1chInQuick connection mode,
selects the frequency band
6ch
(channel) used by the wireless
11ch LAN
SSID Up 32 alphanumeric characters Sets the SSID (network name) of
the wireless LAN system the
projector is connecting to
Search Access Point —Lets you search for available
wireless network access points in
Advancedconnection mode
IP Settings DHCPInAdvanced connection mode,
select DHCP if your network
IP Address
assigns addresses automatically,
Subnet Mask or manually enter the networks
IP Address,Subnet Mask, and
Gateway Address
Gateway Address
SSID Display OnSelects whether to display the
SSID on the network standby
Off
screen
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							Setting
OptionsDescription
IP Address Display OnSelects whether to display the IP
address on the network standby
Off
screen
Parent topic: Selecting Wireless Network Settings Manually
Selecting Wireless Network Settings in Windows Before connecting to the projector, select the correct wireless network on your computer.
1. To access your wireless utility software, access the Desktop and double-click the network icon onthe Windows taskbar.
2. Do one of the following: • If your projector is set up on an existing network (Advanced mode), select the network name(SSID).
• If your projector is configured for Quick mode, select the projectors SSID.
3. Click Connect.
Parent topic: Wireless Network Projection
Selecting Wireless Network Settings in OS X Before connecting to the projector, select the correct wireless network in OS X.
1. Click the AirPort icon on the menu bar at the top of the screen.
2. Make sure AirPort is turned on, then do one of the following:• If your projector is set up on an existing network (Advanced mode), select the network name(SSID).
• If your projector is configured for Quick mode, select the projectors SSID.
Parent topic: Wireless Network Projection
Setting Up Wireless Network Security You can set up security for your projector to use on the wireless network. Set up one of the following
security options to match the settings used on your network:
• WPA/WPA2-PSK security (Advanced connection mode)
• WPA2-PSK security (Quick connection mode)
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							Check with your network administrator for guidance on entering the correct information.
1. Press the
Menubutton.
2. Select the Networkmenu and press Enter.
3. Select Network Configuration and pressEnter.
4. Select the Securitymenu and press Enter.
5. Select the security settings for your network. Note: TKIP and AES encryption are supported. WPA authentication via an authentication server is
not supported.
6. When you finish selecting settings, select Completeand follow the on-screen instructions to save
your settings and exit the menus.
Wireless Security Menu Settings
Parent topic: Wireless Network Projection
Related tasks
Selecting Wireless Network Settings Manually
Wireless Security Menu Settings Settings on the Security menu let you select the type of security and security settings that match the
network you are connecting the projector to.
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							Setting
OptionsDescription
Security WPA2-PSKandWPA types Selects the type of security used
available on the wireless network
Passphrase Various keys from 8 to 32 Selects the pre-shared key used
characterson the network; passphrases are
case-sensitive
Parent topic: Setting Up Wireless Network Security
Setting Up Projector Network E-Mail Alerts You can set up the projector to send you an e-mail alert over the network if there is a problem with the
projector.
1. Press theMenubutton.
2. Select the Networkmenu and press Enter.
3. Select Network Configuration and pressEnter.
4. Select the Mailmenu and press Enter.
5. Turn on Mail Notification.
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							6. Enter the IP address for the
SMTP Serveroption.
Note: To enter the IP address using the numeric keys on the remote control, press and hold the
Num button. Do not use these addresses: 127.x.x.x or 224.0.0.0 through 255.255.255.255 (where x
is a number from 0 to 255).
7. Select a number for the SMTP server Port Number, from 1 to 65535 (default is 25).
8. Choose an Addressfield, enter the e-mail address, and select the alerts you want to receive there.
Repeat for up to three addresses.
Note: Your e-mail address can be up to 32 alphanumeric characters long.
9. When you finish selecting settings, select Completeand follow the on-screen instructions to save
your settings and exit the menus.
Note: If a critical problem causes a projector to shut down, you may not receive an e-mail alert.
Network Projector E-mail Alert Messages
Parent topic: Using the Projector on a Network
Network Projector E-mail Alert Messages When a problem occurs with a networked projector, and you selected to receive e-mail alerts, you
receive an e-mail containing the following information:
•Epson Projector on the subject line
• The name of the projector experiencing a problem
• The IP address of the affected projector
• Detailed information about the problem
Note: If a critical problem causes a projector to shut down, you may not receive an e-mail alert.
Parent topic: Setting Up Projector Network E-Mail Alerts
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							Setting Up Monitoring Using SNMP
Network administrators can install SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) software on network
computers so they can monitor projectors. If your network uses this software, you can set up the
projector for SNMP monitoring.
1. Press theMenubutton.
2. Select the Networkmenu and press Enter.
3. Select Network Configuration and pressEnter.
4. Select the Othersmenu and press Enter.
5. Enter up to two IP addresses to receive SNMP notifications, using 0 to 255 for each address field.
Note: To enter the IP address using the numeric keys on the remote control, press and hold the
Num button. Do not use these addresses: 127.x.x.x or 224.0.0.0 through 255.255.255.255 (where x
is a number from 0 to 255).
6. If you are connecting to a network using Bonjour, turn on the Bonjoursetting.
7. If you want this projector to receive broadcasted messages over the network, turn on the Message
Broadcasting setting. Administrators can broadcast messages over the network using the Message
Broadcasting plug-in for EasyMP Monitor (Windows only).
8. When you finish selecting settings, select Completeand follow the on-screen instructions to save
your settings and exit the menus.
Parent topic: Using the Projector on a Network
Controlling a Networked Projector Using a Web Browser Once you have connected your projector to your network, you can select projector settings and control
projection using a compatible web browser. This lets you access the projector remotely.
Note:The web setup and control features support Microsoft Internet Explorer 8.0 or later, and Safari on
networks that do not use a proxy server for connection. You cannot select all of the projector menu
settings or control all projector functions using a web browser.
Note: If you set Standby Mode to Communication On, you can use a web browser to select settings
and control projection even if the projector is in standby mode.
1. Make sure the projector is turned on.
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							2. Start your web browser on a computer or device connected to the network.
3. Type the projectors IP address into the browsers address box and press the computers
Enterkey.
Note: You may need to log in before you see the Web Control screen. If you see a log in window,
enter your user name and password. (The default user name is EPSONWEBand the default
password is admin.)
You see the Web Control screen.
4. To select projector menu settings, select the name of the menu and follow the on-screen instructions.
5. To control projection remotely, select the Web Remoteoption from the Projector Control menu.
(Enter a password as necessary.)
You see a screen like this:
1 Power button control
2 Selects the Computerport source
3 Selects Video,S-Video, and HDMI/MHLport sources
4 Freeze button control
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							5
A/V Mute button control
6 Page Up andPage Down button controls
7 Searches for sources
8 Selects the network source
9 Selects the USB Display or USB device source
10 Volume button controls
11 Closed Caption control
12 Displays a QR code for connecting with iOS or Android devices using the Epson iProjection app
6. Select the icon corresponding to the projector function you want to control.
Parent topic: Using the Projector on a Network
Related references
Projector Setup Settings - ECO Menu
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							Using Basic Projector Features
Follow the instructions in these sections to use your projectors basic features.
Turning On the Projector
Turning Off the Projector
Selecting the Language for the Projector Menus
Adjusting the Image Height
Image Shape
Resizing the Image with the Zoom Ring
Focusing the Image Using the Focus Ring
Remote Control Operation
Selecting an Image Source
Projection Modes
Image Aspect Ratio
Color Mode
Controlling the Volume with the Volume Buttons
Projecting a PC Free Presentation
Turning On the Projector Turn on the computer or video equipment you want to use before you turn on the projector so it can
display the image source.
Note:Your product may look different from the illustrations in this guide, but the instructions are the
same.
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							1. Connect the power cord to the projectors power inlet.
2. Plug the power cord into an electrical outlet.
Note: WithDirect Power On turned on, the projector turns on as soon as you plug it in.
The projectors power light turns blue. This indicates that the projector is receiving power.
3. Press the power button on the projector or the remote control to turn on the projector. The projector beeps and the Status light flashes blue as the projector warms up. Once the projector
is warmed up, the Status light stops flashing and turns blue.
Warning: Never look into the projector lens when the lamp is on. This can damage your eyes and is
especially dangerous for children.
If you do not see a projected image right away, try the following:
• Verify the lens cover is open all the way.
• Turn on the connected computer or video device.
• Insert a DVD or other video media and press the play button, if necessary.
• Press the Source Search button on the projector or remote control to detect the video source.
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