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Epson Projector Management Operation Guide - Epson VS355 | Operation Guide - Epson Projector Management v5.00 - Page 2
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Requirements ...7 Installing Epson Projector Management 8 Importing Settings From EasyMP Monitor 9 Selecting Projector Network Settings 9 Setting Up a Projector to Connect in Advanced Connection Mode (Wired 9 Setting Up a Projector to Connect in Advanced Connection Mode (Wireless 10 Monitoring - Epson VS355 | Operation Guide - Epson Projector Management v5.00 - Page 4
Mode (Wireless) . 37 Solving Monitoring and Controlling Problems 38 Solutions When You Cannot Monitor or Control the Projector 39 Solutions When Network Alert Emails are not Received 39 Solutions When You Cannot Broadcast a Message 40 Screen Summary ...41 Epson Projector Management Main - Epson VS355 | Operation Guide - Epson Projector Management v5.00 - Page 5
is a problem with the projector. • Message Broadcasting You can distribute images or text messages to multiple projectors for simultaneous display on those projectors. • Monitoring and controlling non-Epson projectors using the PJLink protocol You can monitor and control projectors that support the - Epson VS355 | Operation Guide - Epson Projector Management v5.00 - Page 6
Related topics Message Broadcasting 6 - Epson VS355 | Operation Guide - Epson Projector Management v5.00 - Page 7
instructions before connecting a computer to the projector over a network. Installing the Software Selecting Projector correctly. System Requirements Installing Epson Projector Management Importing Settings From Time System Requirements This application supports the following operating systems, - Epson VS355 | Operation Guide - Epson Projector Management v5.00 - Page 8
: Installing the Software Installing Epson Projector Management Download and install the Epson Projector Management on your computer. Visit epson.com/support (U.S.) or epson.ca/support (Canada) and select your projector to download the latest version of the Epson Projector Management. Note: • You - Epson VS355 | Operation Guide - Epson Projector Management v5.00 - Page 9
directory on the other computer. C:\ProgramData\SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION\Epson Projector Management Parent topic: Installing the Software Related references Environment Setup - General Selecting Projector Network Settings Follow these instructions to select a connection method between a computer and - Epson VS355 | Operation Guide - Epson Projector Management v5.00 - Page 10
the onscreen instructions to save your settings and exit the menus. Parent topic: Selecting Projector Network Settings Related references Solutions When You Cannot Connect Projectors Using Advanced Connection Mode (Wired) Setting Up a Projector to Connect in Advanced Connection Mode (Wireless) To - Epson VS355 | Operation Guide - Epson Projector Management v5.00 - Page 11
LAN. A screen like one of the following is displayed. 7. Turn on wireless LAN support. Note: The necessary settings vary depending on your projector. See your projector User's Guide for instructions. 8. Select Advanced for Connection Mode. 9. Select other options as necessary for your network - Epson VS355 | Operation Guide - Epson Projector Management v5.00 - Page 12
Parent topic: Selecting Projector Network Settings Related references Solutions When You Cannot Connect Projectors Using Advanced Connection Mode (Wireless) 12 - Epson VS355 | Operation Guide - Epson Projector Management v5.00 - Page 13
these instructions to monitor and control the registered projectors. Registering Projectors for Monitoring Projector Monitoring Views Projector Status Display Projector Control Options Registering Projectors for Monitoring To monitor or control projectors, you must register the projectors to Epson - Epson VS355 | Operation Guide - Epson Projector Management v5.00 - Page 14
Manual search to search for the projector by specifying the IP address. Enter an IP address. • Select Range search to search for the projector by setting an IP address range. Enter an IP address in Start IP Address and End IP Address. Note: If you want to search non-Epson projectors that support - Epson VS355 | Operation Guide - Epson Projector Management v5.00 - Page 15
. 6. Select the necessary settings for each projector. 1 Enter the name of the projector. This name is displayed in the Epson Projector Management main screen. You can enter up to 64 characters. 2 Displays the name that has been registered to the projector. 3 Select the icon. 4 Select a group if - Epson VS355 | Operation Guide - Epson Projector Management v5.00 - Page 16
's Guide. 7. Click Register. To register additional projectors, repeat steps 5 to 7. You see the registered projectors in the Epson Projector Management main screen. Note: • To change the projector information for a registered projector, double-click the projector in the Epson Projector Management - Epson VS355 | Operation Guide - Epson Projector Management v5.00 - Page 17
a group to it. (You must create the parent group before you can add groups to it.) 3. Click Register. You see the registered group in the Epson Projector Management main screen. 4. Double-click the projector icon that you want to register to the group. 17 - Epson VS355 | Operation Guide - Epson Projector Management v5.00 - Page 18
the group to be registered, and then click OK. To verify the projectors included in the group, select Grouping view. Parent topic: Registering Projectors for Monitoring Related references Projector Monitoring Views Projector Monitoring Views You can select the type of monitoring window you want to - Epson VS355 | Operation Guide - Epson Projector Management v5.00 - Page 19
in a hierarchical diagram. When you want to expand or collapse a group, double-click the group icon or a group name in the Group List. When the projectors in the group are hidden, the group icon appears with a circle frame. To move the position of the group icon, drag and drop the group - Epson VS355 | Operation Guide - Epson Projector Management v5.00 - Page 20
view and Error list, change the Display List setting on the Environment setup screen. • To enable or disable monitoring, right-click the projector to select Monitoring enabled or Monitoring disabled in the Epson Projector Management main screen. • If you set Standby Mode to Communication On in the - Epson VS355 | Operation Guide - Epson Projector Management v5.00 - Page 21
Status Display You can check detailed projector status information on the Projector properties screen. To access the Projector properties screen, double-click the projector in the Epson Projector Management main screen. You can check the following information in each tab. • Information: Displays - Epson VS355 | Operation Guide - Epson Projector Management v5.00 - Page 22
: Displays technical service information. (Normally used only by Epson Support.) Parent topic: Monitoring and Controlling the Projectors Projector Control Options You can control the selected projector by using the projector control button on the Epson Projector Management main screen. When you - Epson VS355 | Operation Guide - Epson Projector Management v5.00 - Page 23
Additional Functions Follow the instructions here to use the additional functions available with Epson Projector Management. Scheduling Projector Events Making Security Settings Sending Email Notifications Message Broadcasting Saving Projector Log Files Scheduling Projector Events You can schedule - Epson VS355 | Operation Guide - Epson Projector Management v5.00 - Page 24
for the scheduled event, then select the operation you want performed as necessary. Note: If you schedule an event that requires the projector to be turned on, the projector turns on automatically, even if you do not specify a power-on event. 6. Select OK to complete setting. The event schedule is - Epson VS355 | Operation Guide - Epson Projector Management v5.00 - Page 25
Parent topic: Using Additional Functions Related references Projector Properties - Schedule Making Security Settings You can improve Epson Projector Management security by restricting access to the application and preventing anyone from changing its settings. Setting the Password Restricting the Use - Epson VS355 | Operation Guide - Epson Projector Management v5.00 - Page 26
You can set up Epson Projector Management to send you an email alert over the network if there is a problem with the projector. It can also send you a recovery notification email when the projector returns to normal status. Note: • If a critical problem causes a projector to shut down, you - Epson VS355 | Operation Guide - Epson Projector Management v5.00 - Page 27
. 1 Select to enable email notifications and allow you to enter the necessary information. 2 Enter the SMTP server name or IP address for the projector's SMTP server. 3 Select a number for the SMTP server port number using 1 to 65535. Default is 25. 4 Select to enable TLS authentication. 5 Select to - Epson VS355 | Operation Guide - Epson Projector Management v5.00 - Page 28
distribute images or text messages to multiple projectors for simultaneous display on those projectors. You can distribute the information immediately or emergency notices. Epson does not guarantee the speed, reliability, or accuracy of messages sent using the feature, and Epson is not responsible - Epson VS355 | Operation Guide - Epson Projector Management v5.00 - Page 29
2. Select the projector or group that you want to receive the distributed message. 3. Select the type of information to distribute. • Select File to distribute one JPEG file. • Select Folder to distribute all JPEG files in the specified folder. 29 - Epson VS355 | Operation Guide - Epson Projector Management v5.00 - Page 30
select any available style settings. 5. Select Start. The images or text message you specified is projected by the selected projectors or groups. Note: The projector immediately stops projection from other sources and switches to the distributed content. 6. Select End to discontinue display of the - Epson VS355 | Operation Guide - Epson Projector Management v5.00 - Page 31
3. Select the projector or group that you want to receive the distributed message. 4. Select Add. 31 - Epson VS355 | Operation Guide - Epson Projector Management v5.00 - Page 32
5. Select the date and time for the message broadcast, then select Message Broadcasting from Control. 6. Select Start, and then select Settings. 32 - Epson VS355 | Operation Guide - Epson Projector Management v5.00 - Page 33
time to finish message broadcasting. 11. Select End, and then select OK. Note: If you do not specify the date and time for End, the projector projects distributed message continuously. 12. Select Close to save the schedule and message settings. 33 - Epson VS355 | Operation Guide - Epson Projector Management v5.00 - Page 34
from the Log Save Settings on the Monitor tab of the Environment setup screen. • The type of logs saved by the Epson Projector Management varies depending on your projector models. 1. Select File from the menu bar and select Log Save Settings. The Log Save Settings screen appears. 2. Select the - Epson VS355 | Operation Guide - Epson Projector Management v5.00 - Page 35
• Select Selected projectors to include only the selected projectors. 3. Select the type of information you want to save in a log file, and then select Save. 4. Specify the output folder and file name, and then - Epson VS355 | Operation Guide - Epson Projector Management v5.00 - Page 36
See the following sections to check for solutions to problems you may have using Epson Projector Management. Solving Network Connection Problems Solving Monitoring and Controlling Problems Solving Network Connection Problems Try these solutions depending on your network environment. Solutions - Epson VS355 | Operation Guide - Epson Projector Management v5.00 - Page 37
problem, contact your network administrator. • Check the status of the external devices used for the network connection or the environment in which the network devices and the projector are located. • Connect the specified wireless LAN unit to the projector securely. See your projector User's Guide - Epson VS355 | Operation Guide - Epson Projector Management v5.00 - Page 38
the gateway address for the projector correctly. • Turn on a wireless LAN. • Set the wireless LAN system to meet the standards supported by the access point. • Problems Related tasks Setting Up a Projector to Connect in Advanced Connection Mode (Wireless) Solving Monitoring and Controlling Problems - Epson VS355 | Operation Guide - Epson Projector Management v5.00 - Page 39
remove the file stored in the following directory, and then reinstall the software: C:\ProgramData\SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION\Epson Projector Management Parent topic: Solving Monitoring and Controlling Problems Related references Environment Setup - General Related topics Monitoring and Controlling the - Epson VS355 | Operation Guide - Epson Projector Management v5.00 - Page 40
try the following solutions: • Make sure the projector is turned on and connected to the network correctly. to Communication On in the projector's menu so the network software can monitor the projector in standby mode. • In for instructions. • When you press the Esc button on the projector's control - Epson VS355 | Operation Guide - Epson Projector Management v5.00 - Page 41
See these sections for more information about the Epson Projector Management screens. Epson Projector Management Main Screen Projector Properties Screen Environment Setup Screen Epson Projector Management Main Screen When you start Epson Projector Management, the main screen appears. 1 File menu - Epson VS355 | Operation Guide - Epson Projector Management v5.00 - Page 42
registered in the group in a hierarchical diagram. Switches the projector's input source. (Available only for Epson projectors.) Turns the projector's A/V Mute or Shutter feature on or off. Turns the projector power on or off. Updates the projector information. Displays the error list. You can check - Epson VS355 | Operation Guide - Epson Projector Management v5.00 - Page 43
for the group or projector. The projector power is on. The projector power is off. The projector's A/V Mute or Shutter feature is turned on. The projector is too hot. The projector is overheated. The projector's temperature level is normal. Parent topic: Epson Projector Management Main Screen - Epson VS355 | Operation Guide - Epson Projector Management v5.00 - Page 44
Projector Properties - Error History Projector Properties - Usage History Projector Properties - Schedule Projector Properties - Status Information Projector Properties - Service Parent topic: Screen Summary Projector Properties - Information When you select the Information tab on the projector - Epson VS355 | Operation Guide - Epson Projector Management v5.00 - Page 45
can change the group using the Select button. Displays the projector's IP address. Displays the number of hours the projector's light source has been used. Displays the projector's current input source. When you select a non-Epson projector, you can specify the number of the input source to switch - Epson VS355 | Operation Guide - Epson Projector Management v5.00 - Page 46
- Error History When you select the Error History tab on the projector properties screen, the following screen appears. You can check errors that occur while Epson Projector Management is running. To output the error history as a csv file, select Save. Parent topic: Projector Properties Screen 46 - Epson VS355 | Operation Guide - Epson Projector Management v5.00 - Page 47
History When you select the Usage History tab on the projector properties screen, the following screen appears. Previous Month Next csv file. Displays the number of hours the projector has been used without monitoring by Epson Projector Management. Parent topic: Projector Properties Screen 47 - Epson VS355 | Operation Guide - Epson Projector Management v5.00 - Page 48
Properties - Schedule When you select the Schedule tab on the projector properties screen, the following screen appears. Show/Hide Calendar Displays or hides the calendar. Today's date appears with a highlighted background and white text. A scheduled date - Epson VS355 | Operation Guide - Epson Projector Management v5.00 - Page 49
selecting Copy and Paste. Enables the selected schedule. Disables the selected schedule. Creates a new schedule. Edits the selected schedule. Removes the selected schedule. Parent topic: Projector Properties Screen Related tasks Scheduling - Epson VS355 | Operation Guide - Epson Projector Management v5.00 - Page 50
from the projector varies depending on the projector model. If the software cannot acquire information, it displays it as "---". Information Status Switches the displayed information from the following list. • Status Information • Source • Network Wired • Network Wireless • Maintenance • Version - Epson VS355 | Operation Guide - Epson Projector Management v5.00 - Page 51
status information. Parent topic: Projector Properties Screen Projector Properties - Service When you select the Service tab on the projector properties screen, the following screen appears. (Normally used only by Epson Support.) Parent topic: Projector Properties Screen Environment Setup Screen - Epson VS355 | Operation Guide - Epson Projector Management v5.00 - Page 52
the following screen appears. Application lock Register at startup Resident in the task tray Changes password for the application lock feature by selecting Password. Starts Epson Projector Management automatically when you start up the computer. Continues monitoring when you close or minimize the - Epson VS355 | Operation Guide - Epson Projector Management v5.00 - Page 53
CORPORATION\Epson Projector Management Parent topic: Environment Setup Screen Environment Setup - Monitor When you select the Monitor tab on the environment setup screen, the following screen appears. Update interval Temperature level display group view Lamp schedule notification Specifies the - Epson VS355 | Operation Guide - Epson Projector Management v5.00 - Page 54
Log Save Settings Specifies the length of time for which to save the log of Projector Usage History and Error History from 1 to 99 months. Parent topic: Environment Setup Screen Environment Setup - Display List When you select the Display List tab - Epson VS355 | Operation Guide - Epson Projector Management v5.00 - Page 55
position. • : Moves the item selected in Selected Items and Order to the next position. Parent topic: Environment Setup Screen Related references Projector Monitoring Views Environment Setup - Mail When you select the Mail tab on the environment setup screen, the following screen appears. 55 - Epson VS355 | Operation Guide - Epson Projector Management v5.00 - Page 56
Use Email Notification Select to send an email to the preset addresses when a projector status System changes. SMTP Server Enter the SMTP server name or IP address for the projector's SMTP server. Port Number Select a number for the SMTP server port number using 1 to 65535. Default is 25. Use - Epson VS355 | Operation Guide - Epson Projector Management v5.00 - Page 57
instructions to uninstall Epson Projector Management. Uninstalling Epson Projector Management (Windows 7) Uninstalling Epson Projector Management (Windows 8.x) Parent topic: Appendix Uninstalling Epson Projector Management (Windows 7) Follow the instructions below to uninstall the Epson Projector - Epson VS355 | Operation Guide - Epson Projector Management v5.00 - Page 58
select Uninstall. 5. Follow the on-screen instructions. Parent topic: Updating and Uninstalling the Software Limitations for Non-Epson Projectors The following features are not available for non-Epson projectors. • Automatic search (for PJLink Class1 projectors) • Source button on the main screen - Epson VS355 | Operation Guide - Epson Projector Management v5.00 - Page 59
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