Meanings of symbols used The following table shows the symbols used in this manual, along with descriptions of what they mean. CAUTION CAUTION Indicates something that may cause injury or damage to the projector. Indicates information that is related to a topic or which may be useful to know. Indicates a page where a related topic or a more detailed explanation is provided.
Contents Meanings of symbols used Tasks that can be done using EMP Monitor Operating environment Compatible computers ... 5 Installing EMP Monitor ... 5 Limitations imposed by a Windows Vista environment ... 6 Before starting operations ... 6 Registering and deleting projectors for monitoring Starting EMP Monitor ...
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Contents Checking properties in detail ... 24 Displaying group properties... 24 Displaying projector properties... 25 Displaying and deleting logs... 25 Displaying logs ... 25 Deleting logs ... 25 Using the control functions Carrying out control using control buttons... 26 Carrying out control using a web browser (Web control) ... 27 Carrying out control using timer settings ...
Tasks that can be done using EMP Monitor EMP Monitor lets you carry out operations such as checking the statuses of multiple EPSON projectors that are connected to a network at a computer monitor, and controlling the projectors from the computer.
To prevent problems from occurring during the installation, we recommend that you terminate all resident applications that can be ended. Load the following CD-ROM in your computer: "EPSON Projector Software for Monitoring" or "Epson Projector Software for Meeting & Presentation". The installer automatically starts up.
• Even after EMP monitor has been uninstalled, the settings and log information will remain on the hard disk. If this information is no longer required, you may delete the "EMP Monitor V4.22" folder. Provided the default settings were used at installation, this folder can be found at: "C:\Users\(User Name)\AppData\Local\VirtualStore\Program...
EMP Monitor is started from that point onwards. Starting EMP Monitor PROCEDURE Click [Start] - [Programs] (or [All Programs]) - [EPSON Projector] - [EMP Monitor V4.22] in that order to start EMP Monitor. The main window will be displayed. "Grouping view"...
Registering and deleting projectors for monitoring Registering projectors using automatic search (Searching for and registering projectors that are located in the same segment) PROCEDURE Procedures for automatic search Right-click in "Grouping view" and select "New" - "Projector (automatic search)". The "Create new projector (automatic registration)" window will be displayed.
Registering and deleting projectors for monitoring Procedures for registration Select the projector(s) to be registered, and then click [Edit]. The following window will be displayed. Make the necessary settings while referring to the following table. Display name Enter the name of the projector(s) to be displayed in "Grouping view"...
Registering and deleting projectors for monitoring To end the registration operation, click the top-right corner of the window or click [Cancel]. The icon(s) of the projector(s) you registered will be displayed in "Grouping view" or "Detail list view". Refer to "Monitoring window layout" for details on using the "Grouping view"...
Registering and deleting projectors for monitoring Procedures for registration Select the projector(s) to be registered, and then click [Edit]. The following window will be displayed. Make the necessary settings while referring to the following table. Display name Enter the name of the projector(s) to be displayed in "Grouping view"...
Registering and deleting projectors for monitoring Registration by specifying an IP address (Manual registration) PROCEDURE Right-click in "Grouping view" and select "New" - "Projector (manual registration)". The following window will be displayed. • If "Detail list view" is displayed, select "New" - "Projector (manual registration)"...
Registering and deleting projectors for monitoring Monitor If a Monitor Password has been set for the projector, Password be sure to enter the Monitor Password that has been set. If the correct password is not entered at this time, it will not be possible to monitor and control the projector even though it is registered.
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Registering and deleting projectors for monitoring PROCEDURE Right-click in "Grouping view" and select "New" - "Group". The following window will be displayed. Make the necessary settings while referring to the table below. • If "Detail list view" is displayed, select "New" - "Group" from the "Edit"...
Registering and deleting projectors for monitoring If the projector name or IP address changes after registration For projectors that have been registered manually PROCEDURE Right-click on a projector icon in "Grouping view" or "Detail list view" and select "Monitoring disabled". Then right-click the projector icon again and select "Edit".
Registering and deleting projectors for monitoring Cancelling (deleting) projector registrations The registrations for projectors can be deleted if they are no longer required for monitoring or control using EMP Monitor. PROCEDURE Right-click the icon for the projector or group that is to be deleted in "Grouping view"...
Monitoring window layout You can monitor using either of the window layouts below. • "Grouping view" This view lets you check the status of group registrations in a hierarchical diagram. • "Detail list view" This view lets you display the status of each projector as a list so that the projectors can be checked in detail.
Monitoring window layout The icon patterns and their meanings are explained below. Group No warnings or problems All projectors in the group are normal. Warning or problem A projector in the group has a warning or problem status. Notification A projector requiring immediate attention has been detected within the group.
Monitoring window layout Monitoring using "Detail list view" Meanings of "Detail list view" icons The status of registered projectors is displayed as a list in "Detail list view" regardless of which groups the projectors belong to. The icon patterns and their meanings are explained below. Type: Displays the projector status.
Monitoring window layout Error information: Shows a notification or warning/problem status using the following icons. Clean Air Filter Notice Replace Lamp High-temperature warning Replace Air Filter No Air Filter Low Air Flow Air Flow Sensor Err. Low air flow error Air filter air flow sensor error Lamp Cover Open...
Monitoring window layout Select the check box of the item you want to display. Click [OK]. When all of the details of the item cannot be displayed in "Detail list view", drag the boundary line on the right of the item name so that the view is extended to the desired width.
Monitoring window layout Monitoring using the system tray The projector statuses are always displayed as icons in the system tray, even when "Grouping view" or "Detail list view" is not always displayed, and the statuses can be checked by the icon patterns. When the configuration menus are set using the following operations, an icon appears in the system tray and the status can be monitored by means of the icon's pattern.
Monitoring window layout Displaying projectors with problem or warning statuses in a list You can display a list of only the projectors which have a problem or warning status. PROCEDURE Select "Warning and Error Projector list" from the "View" menu. The following "Warning and Error Projector list"...
Monitoring window layout Error information: Shows the warning or problem status using the following icons. Replace Lamp* High-temperature warning Replace Air Filter No Air Filter Low Air Flow Air Flow Sensor Err. Low air flow error Air filter air flow sensor error Lamp Cover Open *You can display the "Replace Lamp"...
Monitoring window layout Displaying projector properties Right-click on a projector icon in "Grouping view" or "Detail list view" and select "Property". Displaying and deleting logs In your web browser, you can check a transmission log of content such as what has been controlled by the EMP Monitor, projector errors. You can delete logs once you have checked them.
Using the control functions Carrying out control using control buttons Click the icon of a projector to be controlled in "Grouping view" or "Detail list view", and click a control button to enable control of only that selected projector. You can also enable control of all selected projectors by selecting more than one projector in "Grouping view"...
Using the control functions • Some connected projectors may not be equipped with all of the above ports or functions. If you click a button for a port or function that is not available, nothing will happen. • You can select objects to be controlled and use the control buttons to carry out control operations even when the following are being displayed.
Using the control functions Carrying out control using timer settings This is useful for carrying out certain control operations such as turning a projector's power on and off at specified times every day or every week. Timer settings can be carried out either for a single projector only, or all at once for all projectors in a group.
Using the control functions Procedures for new timer settings When you click "Add", the following window is displayed and the new timer settings are applied. At "Operation", you can carry out the operations of turning the power on and off and switching the input sources, similarly for the control buttons on the main window.
Setting the mail notification function The mail notification function can be used to send corresponding notification messages to a preset e-mail address when a projector that is connected to the network assumes a certain status, or if it experiences a problem or warning. By using this function, the operator can be notified of a projector's status or problems even when the operator is in a different location from the projectors.
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Setting the mail notification function Click [Notification event] and check the items for mail notification in the window that appears. Click [OK]. When the "Set mail notification function" window appears again, repeat Steps 3 and 4 to set the events to be notified. When the setup is complete, click [OK].
Stop using the projector, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet, and contact Epson. Check that the projector's power is turned on and the LAN cable is connected, and also check that "Network Monitoring" is set to "ON"...
Application lock function You can use the application lock to prevent third parties from operating the projectors using EMP Monitor and from changing settings without authority. Opening and closing EMP Monitor and status monitoring can still be carried out even when the application lock is applied. In addition, when a password has been set, the password must be entered in order to cancel the application lock.
When the projector has momentarily stopped working, it cannot send e-mail messages. If the projector cannot be reset even after it has been checked, contact Epson. See your User’s Guide for more information. Check if the power supply to the location...
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