User’s Guide

Monitoring and Controlling Projectors via a Network (for the EMP-7900)

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You can monitor the status of the projector and control operations such as turning the power on and off from a computer via a network.

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The network functions differ for the EMP-7950 and the EMP-7900. The following descriptions apply to the EMP-7900. If using the EMP- 7950, refer to the EasyMP Network Setup Guide and the EasyMP Operation Guide.

Available Network Functions for the EMP-7900

The EMP-7900 is compatible with SNMPg.

In addition, you can use the software that is included with the projector for centralised control of projectors and to receive notifications of problems via e-mail.

Monitoring Function Using SNMP and the SNMP Manager Program

You can use SNMP to monitor and control the status of the projector from a computer.

The management functions that are available when using SNMP require SNMP manager program to be installed on the computer. Because of this, management using SNMP should always be carried out by somebody who is familiar with computer networks such as a network administrator.

Monitoring and Control Functions Using the Accessory Software

•EMP Monitor

This software is used to monitor the status of multiple projectors that are connected to a network by means of a list on the computer screen, and to control the projectors all at once by carrying out operations such as turning the power for the projectors on or off. It allows multiple projectors on a network to be monitored and controlled by a single operator.

•EMP NetworkManager

This program lets you make network settings for projectors from configuration menus using a remote control. However, you can use the keyboard of a computer for direct address entry when using EMP NetworkManager, so that network settings can be carried out easily. In addition, EMP NetworkManager can be used to make settings for the mail notification function, so that notifications of problems with projector operation can be sent via e-mail to preset e-mail addresses when such problems occur.

Carry out the following operations in the order listed in order to set up monitoring and control of projectors via a network.

1. Use the Projector Software CD-ROM to install the software to be

used into the computer.

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2.Connect the projector to the network using the a network cable.

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3.Use the projector's configuration menus to make the required

network settings.

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4.Use the computer to monitor and control the projector.

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Monitoring by means of the mail notification function p.103

The Projector Software CD-ROM supplied with the projector contains the following two software programs. These programs can be used to carry out the following network monitoring and control tasks.