Epson Projector Powerlite 1825 User Manual

							Connecting to Computers, Cameras, and Other Equipment51
Connecting External Speakers
You can output sound to external speakers with built-in amplifiers. 
When you play sound through external speakers, the projector’s 
built-in speaker system is disabled.
1. Locate the appropriate cable to connect your speakers. 
Depending on your speakers, you may be able to use a 
commercially available audio cable with a stereo mini-jack 
connector on one end and pin jacks on the other end. For some 
speakers, you may have to purchase a special cable or use an 
adapter.
2. Connect the stereo mini-jack end of the audio cable to the 
Audio Out port on the projector. 
  
3. Connect the other end of the cable to your speakers. 
The projector’s internal speaker system is disabled while sound is 
output to external speakers. You can use the remote control to adjust 
the volume.  
						

							52Connecting to Computers, Cameras, and Other Equipment
Connecting to a Digital Camera or 
Other Device
You can connect your digital camera, USB flash memory drive, USB 
hard drive, or multimedia storage viewer, such as the Epson P-5000 or 
Apple
® iPod.® Use the USB cable specified for your device. Then you 
can use your device’s slideshow function or the projector’s EasyMP 
PC Free feature (see page 111) to present images. 
1. Connect the flat end of the USB cable to the flat   USB port 
on the projector, as shown.
2. Connect the other end of the cable to your camera or other 
device. 
Removing the USB Cable
If you’re using PC Free mode to project your images, exit PC Free 
mode before you remove the USB cable from the projector.
1. Position the cursor over the 
Exit button in the upper right corner 
of the PC Free screen. 
2. Press the 
Enter button on the remote control to close PC Free 
mode.
3. Disconnect the USB cable. 
note
Use a cable less than 10 feet 
(3 meters) long and connect 
the camera directly to the 
projector. Your projector 
may not function correctly if 
you use a longer cable or 
connect your camera to a 
USB hub.
If you connect a USB hard 
drive, make sure you use the 
AC adapter to power the 
hard drive.
The slideshow function on 
some devices may not work 
with the USB connection. 
						

							Connecting to Computers, Cameras, and Other Equipment53
Inserting a CompactFlash Card
You can use a CompactFlash card to store images, movies, and 
Scenario files. This lets you project your files without connecting to a 
laptop or PC. To place your files on the card, copy them from your 
computer to the card using a card reader.
Insert the CompactFlash card face-up into the slot as shown:
The indicator light next to the slot comes on or flashes when the 
CompactFlash card is in use. Do not remove the card when the light is 
on or flashing.
To remove the card, press the eject button next to the card slot. 
The button pops out. Press the button again to eject the card.note
The memory card slot also 
accepts MicrodriveTM cards. 
You can also use an SDTM 
card, Memory Stick,® or 
xD-Picture CardTM by 
inserting it in a 
CompactFlash adapter.
caution
Do not remove the card 
when the indicator light is 
on or flashing, or you may 
damage the card or 
projector.
Indicator 
light Eject 
button 
						

							54Connecting to Computers, Cameras, and Other Equipment
Inserting the Wireless 802.11g/b/a 
Module
To use the projector over a wireless network, you need to install the 
projector’s wireless LAN module (included). Once the module is 
installed, see page 57 to configure the projector and your network. 
1. Insert the wireless LAN module that came with your projector.
2. Turn the projector over and insert the included screw to secure 
the module and keep it from being easily removed. caution
Use only the Epson 
802.11g/b/a wireless module 
in the projector.
caution
Never remove the module 
while its indicator light is 
green or when projecting 
wirelessly. You may damage 
the module or lose data. 
						

							Connecting to Computers, Cameras, and Other Equipment55
Connecting a Network Cable
To connect the projector to your local area network (LAN), use a 
commercially available 100baseTX or 10baseT network cable. To 
ensure proper data transmission, use a Category 5 shielded cable or 
better.
Connect the cable to the projector and your network port as shown:
LAN port 
						

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Presenting Through a 
Wireless Network
This chapter tells you how to send pictures to the projector through 
a wireless network. Using EMP NS Connection, you can project 
images shown on your computer screen—including text, graphics, 
and video—directly to your audience. If you have Windows Vista, 
you can also use the Network Projector feature to communicate with 
your network-connected projector without installing any software.
You’ll find instructions in this chapter on:
■Starting EasyMP
■Configuring basic settings
■Connecting to the projector in Ad Hoc (computer-to-computer) 
mode or Access Point (infrastructure) mode
■Using wireless security options
■Projecting wirelessly
■Multi-screen projection
■Projecting video clips
■Using special presentation modes
■Using Windows Vista to connect to the projector 
Before starting, make sure you’ve installed the wireless network 
module as described on page 54. You must also install the EMP 
NS Connection software as described on page 199 for each computer 
you connect to the projector. Then follow the steps in this chapter to 
start EasyMP, configure your projector and computer, and run EMP 
NS Connection. 
						

							58Presenting Through a Wireless Network
Starting EasyMP
Before connecting to the projector, you have to switch it to EasyMP 
mode. Follow these steps: 
1. Point the remote control at the projector and press the P 
Power 
button.
2. Press the 
EasyMP button on the remote control to select EasyMP 
as the source. 
You see this screen. The network settings appear in the lower left. 
3. If you’ve already set up your computer and projector for the mode 
you want to use—Ad Hoc mode (also called computer-to-
computer mode) or Access Point mode (also called infrastructure 
mode)—skip to “Projecting Over a Network” on page 89. 
Otherwise, continue with the next section. 
note
Use only the Epson 
802.11a/b/g wireless module 
in the projector. 
If you see a message asking 
you to insert a LAN or 
memory card, check to make 
sure your 802.11 a/b/g 
module is properly inserted 
(see page 54). 
						

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Configuring Basic Settings
You can give your projector a unique name, enable a projector 
keyword, or create a password for controlling the projector using your 
computer’s Web browser.
1. Press the 
Menu button, then choose Network and press Enter. 
2. Choose 
Network Configuration and press Enter. 
3. Choose 
Basic and press Enter. 
You see the following screen: 
4. Make sure the projector has a unique name, so you can identify it 
when connecting to it from your computer. 
If you need to rename it, highlight the 
Projector Name text box 
then press 
Enter.  
						

							60Presenting Through a Wireless Network5. Press the  pointer button to select individual letters; then press 
Enter to input a character. To add a blank space or to navigate 
backward and forward through the input text, highlight the 
arrows and press 
Enter. To toggle symbol settings or capital 
letters, highlight the option and press 
Enter. When you’re done, 
highlight 
Finish and press Enter.
6. If you want to create a password for remote access to the 
projector, highlight 
Web Control Password, press Enter, and 
enter a password of up to 8 alphanumeric characters. When you’re 
done, highlight 
Finish and press Enter.
7. If you want to set up a security keyword so that only people who 
are in the same room as the projector can access it, turn 
Projector 
keyword
 on. When you connect to the projector, a randomized 
four-digit number or “keyword” is displayed on the screen. When 
prompted by NS Connection, enter the keyword on your 
computer to connect to the projector (see page 91). 
8. If you want to prevent others from overwriting or deleting files on 
a CompactFlash card without permission, enter a password of up 
to 16 characters for the 
Network Drive Password.
9. When you’re done making these settings, select 
Return, select 
Setup complete, and then select Yes to confirm that you want 
to save the changes. Press 
Menu to exit the menu system. 
note
You can interrupt projection 
even when a keyword is 
used. Press the 
Esc button 
on the remote control and 
select the Close option.