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SmartPanel Projector Driver Application Note
Epson EMP-7800
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SPECIAL CONTROL NOTE 2:
Several additional projector settings must be configured for the Epson EMP-7800 to work with the
SmartPanel. Access the Epson's settings via the onscreen menu using the SmartPanel's hidden functions
or the Epson's remote control.
• STARTUP SCREEN should be set to OFF in the ADVANCED1 Menu.
• COM PORT must be set to RS-232 in the ADVANCED2 menu.
• SLEEP MODE should be set to OFF in the SETTING Menu.
• DISPLAY MESSAGE should be set to OFF in the SETTING Menu.
III. PROJECTOR FIRMWARE NOTE
This driver is known to work with Epson EMP-7800 projectors with projector firmware version 2.05 or
higher. It is possible that units running with firmware versions less than 2.05 will stop responding to RS-
232 control under certain conditions. Should this occur, control can be restored by powering off and
unplugging the projector, and then plugging it back in.
SP Controls strongly recommends verifying the projector firmware version during installation, and if it is
less than version 2.05, upgrading the projector firmware. The EMP-7800 firmware is flash-upgradeable in
the field with a laptop – the process is quick and simple.
In order to verify the firmware version of your projector:
1) Use the projector remote control to power on the projector.
2) When the projector is on at full brightness, press and hold the HELP button on the remote control for 5-
7 seconds, until the service menu comes up.
3) At the bottom of the service menu, you will see three numbers listed. The first number, indicated by P:,
is a long number indicating the firmware version. The last three digits of this number indicate which
version you are running.
If the firmware version on your projector is less than 2.05, please contact Epson. For contact information,
refer to your Epson documentation.
NOTE: SP Controls also has an IR-only version of this projector driver available, which will run on any
firmware version of the Epson EMP-7800 with no difficulty.
We recommend using Revision D with RS-232 control, as it provides more robust control and 2-way
communication with the projector. If you would like the IR-only driver, or if you have any questions about
this procedure, please contact SP Controls Technical Support.