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- Epson PowerLite 1830 | Network and PC Free Operation Guide - Page 1
PowerLite® 1830 Network and PC Free Operation Guide - Epson PowerLite 1830 | Network and PC Free Operation Guide - Page 2
Transfers by Network Connection (EasyMP Network Projection 6 Monitor, Configure, and Control the Projector from a Remote Location . . . 6 Projecting Directly from Saved JPEG Images on a USB Device (Slideshow) . 6 Connect a USB Cable to Your Computer and Project Images from the Computer Screen - Epson PowerLite 1830 | Network and PC Free Operation Guide - Page 3
Appendix Connection Limitations 56 Supported Resolutions 56 Display Color 56 Number of Connections 56 Others 56 When Using Windows Vista 57 Limitations when projecting from Windows Photo Gallery 57 Limitations in Windows Aero 57 Troubleshooting 58 Problems Concerning Network Functions 59 - Epson PowerLite 1830 | Network and PC Free Operation Guide - Page 4
, the screen does not refresh in an Office application 62 Error message when starting up EasyMP Network Projection 62 Problems Concerning Monitoring and Control 63 Mail is not sent even if a problem occurs in the projector 63 Glossary 65 General Notes 66 Copyright Notice 66 Trademarks 66 - Epson PowerLite 1830 | Network and PC Free Operation Guide - Page 5
Introduction This chapter provides information on functions that allow you to use your projector more effectively. - Epson PowerLite 1830 | Network and PC Free Operation Guide - Page 6
s p.21 Monitor, Configure, and Control the Projector from a Remote Location The following convenient functions collectively manage projectors in various conference rooms. • Receive an e-mail notification if a problem occurs s p.45 • Monitor and detect problems from SNMP Manager on the networks p.46 - Epson PowerLite 1830 | Network and PC Free Operation Guide - Page 7
Making Effective Use of Your Projector 7 Connect a USB Cable to Your Computer and Project Images from the Computer Screen (USB Display) By simply using the supplied USB cable to connect to a Windows computer, you can project images from the computer. - Epson PowerLite 1830 | Network and PC Free Operation Guide - Page 8
data file, EMPMonitor.dat, in a separate folder. This will retain your current registered projector settings. Then uninstall EMP Monitor and install EasyMP Monitor as described in the EasyMP Monitor Operation Guide. After installation, replace the new EMPMonitor.dat file with your saved copy. - Epson PowerLite 1830 | Network and PC Free Operation Guide - Page 9
, you can do so later.s p.23 G Click "Exit" to complete the installation. When EasyMP Monitor is selected, installation begins. A Turn on your computer. B Insert the "EPSON Projector Software for Meeting & Monitoring" CD-ROM into the computer. C Double-click the "Installer for Mac OS X" icon in the - Epson PowerLite 1830 | Network and PC Free Operation Guide - Page 10
Connecting with EasyMP Network Projection This section explains how to connect the computer and the projector via a network, and the procedure for projecting images from your computer's screen with the projector. - Epson PowerLite 1830 | Network and PC Free Operation Guide - Page 11
preparations and so on, and when not performing a Slide Show. • Distribution function The screen being displayed by a remote computer can be simultaneously displayed by up to four projectors on the same network. Steps for connecting Use the following steps to connect and project in EasyMP Network - Epson PowerLite 1830 | Network and PC Free Operation Guide - Page 12
put it into network connection status. s p.13 3. Enable the Wired LAN adapter in "Port Configurations". s See your computer documentation. 4. Make network settings on the projector and put it into network connection status. 5. Start EasyMP Network Projection on the computer and connect with the - Epson PowerLite 1830 | Network and PC Free Operation Guide - Page 13
LAN adapter. For more information on the utility software, see the User's Guide supplied with your LAN adapter. For example, as shown in the following over the network icon on the taskbar, you cannot connect to the projector. For Macintosh Set the network port and communication status. For more details - Epson PowerLite 1830 | Network and PC Free Operation Guide - Page 14
projector is connected to network equipment such as a network hub via a commercially available network cable. Procedure A Press the [t] button on the remote control to turn the power on. B Press the LAN button on the Remote (or All Programs) - EPSON Projector EasyMP Network Projection. For Macintosh - Epson PowerLite 1830 | Network and PC Free Operation Guide - Page 15
15 D When Projector keyword is set to "On" from the projector, the keyword screen. You can use this toolbar to operate the projector and make settings, and to disconnect the network is currently connected is disconnected, and the projector is then connected with the computer that is trying - Epson PowerLite 1830 | Network and PC Free Operation Guide - Page 16
displayed at the bottom of the screen.s p.22 7 Troubleshooting If there is a problem and you cannot have a connection, press this button to open the EasyMP Network Projection Troubleshooting screen. 8 Connect Connect to the projector you selected from the search results list. When a connection - Epson PowerLite 1830 | Network and PC Free Operation Guide - Page 17
display a User's Logo while projection is stopped, use A/V Mute. Show Releases Stop or Pause. Pause Pauses projected images while connecting to the projector. Audio does not Pause. Presentation Mode Each time this is clicked, Presentation Mode switches between enabled/disabled. s p.21 1 Select the - Epson PowerLite 1830 | Network and PC Free Operation Guide - Page 18
can be controlled from both the Remote Control and the projector's Control panel. Click to display on the Remote Control. Switch PC source The Source alternates between Computer1, Computer2, USB Display, USB, and LAN on this projector. The message "The connected projectors do not support Movie Sending - Epson PowerLite 1830 | Network and PC Free Operation Guide - Page 19
Connecting to a Projector on a Network and Projecting 19 Switch toolbardisplay The toolbar display is switched as follows. The toolbar display remains as is until switched again. Full Normal Simple - Epson PowerLite 1830 | Network and PC Free Operation Guide - Page 20
EasyMP Network Projection Useful Functions This chapter explains those functions that may be useful in a meeting or presentation, such as the function which allows you to send images to multiple projectors from a single computer (Multi-Screen Display). - Epson PowerLite 1830 | Network and PC Free Operation Guide - Page 21
Mode) In Presentation Mode, the images are only displayed when performing a PowerPoint Slide Show on a computer. When you stop Slide Show, the projector displays a black screen. This is useful when you only want to display the Slide Show. In addition to PowerPoint, Keynote is compatible with - Epson PowerLite 1830 | Network and PC Free Operation Guide - Page 22
display drivers can be set in the computer, and each image can be projected by the projector. This function is not available with Windows Vista due to restrictions in the Windows Vista specifications. For Macintosh, an external monitor must be connected to the computer to enable the function. While - Epson PowerLite 1830 | Network and PC Free Operation Guide - Page 23
Using Multi-Screen Display 23 Example of Adjusting the Virtual Display By arranging the virtual display allocation, you can project only the image that you want to show or project different images from left to right in a presentation. Arrangement example 1 2 Image of virtual Excel file display - Epson PowerLite 1830 | Network and PC Free Operation Guide - Page 24
the allocated images s p.29 Allocate a virtual display number to a projector that is connected through the network, and then start Start" "Programs" (or "All Programs") - "EPSON Projector" "Add-Remove EPSON Virtual Display". The Add-Remove EPSON Virtual Display screen is displayed. B Select the - Epson PowerLite 1830 | Network and PC Free Operation Guide - Page 25
Windows and Macintosh. The procedures are explained separately below. Procedure For Windows A Select "Start" - "Programs" (or "All Programs") - "EPSON Projector" - "EasyMP Network Projection" to start EasyMP Network Projection. B Select the "Use multi-display" check box. Display layout and Display - Epson PowerLite 1830 | Network and PC Free Operation Guide - Page 26
terminals. q • When an external monitor is connected as a secondary monitor, the image for that screen cannot be projected. • Depending on the hardware, the number of the secondary monitor may be other than "2". When the monitor icon is displayed on the screen, click the icon and confirm that the - Epson PowerLite 1830 | Network and PC Free Operation Guide - Page 27
Using Multi-Screen Display 27 • For Screen Resolution settings, see the following.s p.56 When the monitor icon is arranged, a virtual display is connected as the image like below. 13 B Select the "Use multi-display" check box. F Click the "OK" button. The Display Properties screen closes. Up to - Epson PowerLite 1830 | Network and PC Free Operation Guide - Page 28
Using Multi-Screen Display D Click "Arrangement". 28 F Drag the displayed monitor icon and place it where desired. E Clear "Mirror Displays". G Close the display setting screen. Up to this point, the screen layout has been fixed. Allocating the Image to be Projected This section explains the - Epson PowerLite 1830 | Network and PC Free Operation Guide - Page 29
appears on the virtual display on the right. Projecting the Allocated Images This section explains the virtual display for arrangement example 1. s p.23 Procedure A Select the number of the virtual displayg to allocate on the "Display", and set which image to be projected from which - Epson PowerLite 1830 | Network and PC Free Operation Guide - Page 30
To subsequently use multi-display again, place a check mark against the required display under Add-Remove EPSON Virtual Display. To clear a check mark, see the following.s p.24 • You can adjust each projector's color tone. In a Windows environment, you cannot view the image being sent to a virtual - Epson PowerLite 1830 | Network and PC Free Operation Guide - Page 31
Connecting to a Projector on a Different Sub-net This chapter explains how to connect a computer to a projector on a different sub-net via a Wired LAN access point on an existing network system. - Epson PowerLite 1830 | Network and PC Free Operation Guide - Page 32
name.s p.33 • Performing a search based on a Profile Once you have performed a search for a projector on a different subnet by specifying either an IP Address or a Projector name, you can save the search as a Profile with an easy-to-remember name, and then use that Profile whenever you subsequently - Epson PowerLite 1830 | Network and PC Free Operation Guide - Page 33
shots are used. You see a similar screen even when using Macintosh. Procedure A Click "Manual search" on the EasyMP Network Projection projector selection screen. B Enter the IP address or the Projector name for the projector you want to connect to, and click "OK". The search results are displayed - Epson PowerLite 1830 | Network and PC Free Operation Guide - Page 34
a Profile 34 Performing a Search with a Profile You can save a search for a frequently used projector as a Profile. A Profile is a file containing all of the information pertaining to a given projector, such as the Projector name and its IP address. By specifying the profile each time you perform - Epson PowerLite 1830 | Network and PC Free Operation Guide - Page 35
Performing a Search with a Profile 35 B Enter a Profile name and then click "Add". Projector information is registered in the Profile. If you have previously saved a Profile, you are prompted to confirm whether it can be overwritten. To save a Profile - Epson PowerLite 1830 | Network and PC Free Operation Guide - Page 36
Profile 36 Procedure A Click "Profile" on the EasyMP Network Projection projector selection screen. If no Profile is registered, you cannot select From the menu that is displayed, select the projector you want to connect to. The search results are displayed on the EasyMP Network Projection - Epson PowerLite 1830 | Network and PC Free Operation Guide - Page 37
, as well as Import and use a Profile. Used when you want to read and use an exported Profile. Information on selected profile Item Function Projector name, You can display the projector information IP address registered in the Profile. Delete You can delete the information for the selected - Epson PowerLite 1830 | Network and PC Free Operation Guide - Page 38
Setting the EasyMP Network Projection Operation You can make setting options such as the processing method when EasyMP Network Projection starts. - Epson PowerLite 1830 | Network and PC Free Operation Guide - Page 39
made all the necessary settings, click OK to close the Set options screen. Use full-screen video transfer Encrypt communications Because this projector does not support the movie sending function, this setting item is disabled. Select to Encrypt and transmit data. Even if data is intercepted, it - Epson PowerLite 1830 | Network and PC Free Operation Guide - Page 40
not to transfer a layered window. The layered window is in use when contents such as messages displayed on the computer are not projected by the projector. Select this checkbox to project contents such as messages that use the layered window. Clear this checkbox if you do not want the mouse pointer - Epson PowerLite 1830 | Network and PC Free Operation Guide - Page 41
performance tab functions to their default settings. q When you click displayed. on the toolbar, only the Adjust performance tab is Audio Output tab Because this projector does not support the audio sending function, settings on the Audio Output tab are disabled. - Epson PowerLite 1830 | Network and PC Free Operation Guide - Page 42
Using a Computer to Set Up, Monitor and Control Projectors This chapter explains how to use a computer that is connected to the network to change projector settings and to control the projector. - Epson PowerLite 1830 | Network and PC Free Operation Guide - Page 43
projector from a computer by using the Web browser of a computer that is connected to the projector via a network. Setup and control operations can be performed remotely projector's Configuration Menu, even if the projector is in Standby Mode (when the power and Reset Lamp Hours The items available on each - Epson PowerLite 1830 | Network and PC Free Operation Guide - Page 44
Changing Settings Using a Web Browser (Web Control) 44 Items that can only be set in the Web browser The following items can only be set in a Web browser. • SNMP Community Name • Monitor Password - Epson PowerLite 1830 | Network and PC Free Operation Guide - Page 45
a critical problem and suddenly stops working, it may not be able to send a message notifying an operator of the problem. • Monitoring is possible if Network On is set from the Extended menu of the projector's Configuration Menu, even if the projector is in Standby Mode (when the power is off - Epson PowerLite 1830 | Network and PC Free Operation Guide - Page 46
46 Management Using SNMP By setting SNMP from the projector's Configuration Menu, notification messages are sent to preset e-mail addresses when a problem or warning occurs with a projector. This is useful when controlling projectors collectively at a point distant from them. q • SNMP should be - Epson PowerLite 1830 | Network and PC Free Operation Guide - Page 47
Presentations Using Slideshow This chapter explains how to project image files stored on USB devices directly from the projector as a Slideshow. - Epson PowerLite 1830 | Network and PC Free Operation Guide - Page 48
projected clearly if compression is set too high. q • When using a USB hard disk, we recommend using an AC adapter power supply. • The projector does not support media formatted on some file systems. If you have trouble when projecting, use media formatted under Windows. • Format the media using - Epson PowerLite 1830 | Network and PC Free Operation Guide - Page 49
using Slideshow, and projection operations. Closing Slideshow Procedure To close Slideshow, disconnect the USB device from the USB(TypeA) port on the projector. For digital cameras, hard disks, and so on, turn off the power to the device and then disconnect. q • You can also connect a memory card - Epson PowerLite 1830 | Network and PC Free Operation Guide - Page 50
same time in the current window, press the Page (Down) button on the remote control or position the cursor on Next page at the bottom of the screen To return to the previous screen, press the Page (Up) button on the remote control or position the cursor on Previous page at the top of the screen and - Epson PowerLite 1830 | Network and PC Free Operation Guide - Page 51
Slideshow Basic Operations 51 B While projecting a JPEG image, press the [ [ ] button. ] or the - Epson PowerLite 1830 | Network and PC Free Operation Guide - Page 52
time. Caution: Do not disconnect the USB storage device while it is being accessed. Slideshow may not operate correctly. Although the following steps are explained based on the Remote Control, you can perform the same operations from the projector's Control panel. Projecting Images Procedure A Start - Epson PowerLite 1830 | Network and PC Free Operation Guide - Page 53
been set to No, the files will not change automatically when you Play Slideshow. Press the Enter button or the Page (Down) button on the Remote Control to continue to the next file. - Epson PowerLite 1830 | Network and PC Free Operation Guide - Page 54
Display Setting for Image Files and Operation Settings for Slideshow 54 Display Setting for Image Files and Operation Settings for Slideshow You can set the file display order and Slideshow operations on the Option screen. Procedure A Press the [ ][ ][ ][ ] buttons to position the cursor over - Epson PowerLite 1830 | Network and PC Free Operation Guide - Page 55
Appendix - Epson PowerLite 1830 | Network and PC Free Operation Guide - Page 56
for multi-screen display is 16-bit and 32-bit color. Number of Connections You can connect up to four projectors to one computer and project simultaneously. You cannot connect multiple computers to one projector simultaneously. Others • Audio is not transmitted. • When videos are played back - Epson PowerLite 1830 | Network and PC Free Operation Guide - Page 57
even if it is displayed on the computer screen, however the toolbar is projected. 57 • A few minutes after you connect a computer to the projector over a network with EasyMP Network Projection, the following message is displayed. It is recommended that you select Keep the current color scheme, and - Epson PowerLite 1830 | Network and PC Free Operation Guide - Page 58
Troubleshooting 58 Troubleshooting If any of the following problems occur, refer to the pages given for each problem. Problems concerning network functions "Cannot connect using EasyMP Network Projection" s p.59 "When connected using EasyMP Network Projection, a connection cannot be made from - Epson PowerLite 1830 | Network and PC Free Operation Guide - Page 59
then apply the following countermeasures. Error Messages Remedy The application version used is not supported. Install the Install the current version of EasyMP Network Projection from the EPSON Projector Software for latest version of the application on your computer. Meeting & Monitoring CD - Epson PowerLite 1830 | Network and PC Free Operation Guide - Page 60
Troubleshooting 60 Check Was the a DHCP, adjust each setting. Are the access point and the projector's subnet different? Select Manual search from EasyMP Network Projection, specify the IP address, and connect later, or limit the number of virtual displays to one before displaying the Slide Show. - Epson PowerLite 1830 | Network and PC Free Operation Guide - Page 61
Troubleshooting 61 Applications are not displayed from the computer when the multi-screen display function is used. Check Is another application running on the virtual display? For Windows Remedy When EPSON Virtual Display is installed, another application sometimes runs on the virtual display. - Epson PowerLite 1830 | Network and PC Free Operation Guide - Page 62
Troubleshooting 62 When connected using EasyMP Network Projection, the screen does not off. When the No button is clicked, it does not connect to the projector. The connection between the projector and the other computer is maintained. Restart EasyMP Network Projection. If the message still - Epson PowerLite 1830 | Network and PC Free Operation Guide - Page 63
. One or more connected projectors do not support resolutions greater than SXGA. Reduce the screen resolution and reconnect. One or more projectors are not responding. Enter the keyword displayed on the projector screen. Cannot start this application while EPSON USB Display is running. Cannot - Epson PowerLite 1830 | Network and PC Free Operation Guide - Page 64
Troubleshooting 64 Check Remedy Did a fatal abnormality occur and the projector come to a When the projector comes to a sudden stop, mail cannot be sent. sudden stop? If, after checking the projector, the abnormal state continues, contact Epson. Is power being supplied to the projector? - Epson PowerLite 1830 | Network and PC Free Operation Guide - Page 65
in the text of this guide. For details, refer to other commercially available publications. MAC Address SVGA SXGA UXGA VGA XGA Virtual Display An abbreviation of Media Access Control. The MAC Address is an ID number unique to each network adapter. A unique number is assigned to each network - Epson PowerLite 1830 | Network and PC Free Operation Guide - Page 66
problems arising from the use of any options or any consumable products other than those designated as Original Epson Products or Epson Approved Products by Seiko Epson Corporation. This information is subject to change without notice. Illustrations in this guide may differ from the actual projector
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