Epson EMP-S3 User Manual

User’s Guide

Projection Procedure

This explains the basic operations for preparing the projector before use and for starting projection.

Setup....................................................................... i

• Using the remote control........................................................i

Connecting to Visual Equipment ......................... i

Turning on and Projecting ................................... ii

• No image is projected........................................................... ii

• Adjusting Position and Focus.............................................. ii

• Turning the Projector off..................................................... ii

Setup

Connecting to Visual Equipment

See the illustration on the right to choose the best position for your projected image. The values are only a guide.

• After making keystone

correction, the projected image will be smaller.

• You can project a better

quality of image when zoom is set to the maximum.

* Distance from the center of the lens to the base of the screen.

Units: cm (in.)

30” 40” 50” 60”

80” 100” 200” 300”

4 to -2 (1.7 to -0.9) 6 to -3 (2.3 to -1.1) 7 to -4 (2.8 to -1.4)

9 to -4 (3.4 to -1.7) 12 to -6 (4.5 to -2.3) 14 to -7 (5.7 to -2.9)

29 to -15 (11.3 to -5.7) 43 to -22 (17.0 to -8.6)

Setup this projector parallel to the screen.

W: Maximum Zoom T: Minimum Zoom

View from above

•Tu rn off connected

equipment. Damage may result if you try to connect when the power is on.

•Do not try to force a

cable connector to fit a port with a different shape. This may damage your projector.

• When the source has an

unusual connection, use the cable provided with the source or commercially available cables.

• If you use a 2RCA (L/R)

stereo min-jack audio cable, make sure it is labelled "No resistance".

Connecting to

a Computer

Computer cable

(Accessory /

Optional)

To audio

output port

Audio Cable (Commercially

available)

English

Do not stand this projector upright. This may damage your projector.

● Using the remote control ●

Insert the batteries provided. User’s Guide "Replacing the batteries"

Operating Range (Left and Right) Operating Range (Up and Down)

Approx. 30°

Approx.

6 m

Approx.

6 m

Approx. 30°

Approx. 15°

Approx.

6 m

Screen

Approx. 15°

Approx.

6 m

Connecting to a

Video Source

DVD players, VHS players, satellite tuners, RGB converters, video distribution machines, and so on.

Component video

cable (optional)

S-Video cable

(Commercially

available)

Component

out

* The port names may vary depending on the equipment.

S-Video

out

A/V Cable

(Commercially available)

Audio Cable

(Commercially

To audio

output

Video

out

available)

port

Tur ning on and Projecting

• When using the "Direct

Power ON" feature, the power turns on when the power cable is connected.

• When using above an

altitude of about 1500 m, set the "Fan Speed" to "High".

User’s Guide "Extended

Menu"

● Adjusting Position and Focus ● (Setting up for the first time or after moving)

■ Raising the Projection Position (Adjusting the front foot)

Foot Adjust

Lever

When moving the projector, make sure the front foot is retracted.

You can adjust the front foot to raise the projection angle up to a maximum of 10°.

English

Control Panel

Po wer Indicator

Reading the Indicators

Lit

Orange

In this mode, you can unplug the power cable.

Green

In this mode pressing

no effect.

Green

Standby

Press

projecting.

Warming up

Wait for a short time (about 30 seconds).

Projecting

Flashing

to start

has

Remote Control

(Accessory

Power Cable)

* For video equipment, press "play" to start playback.

● No image is projected ●

■For notebooks and computers with liquid

crystal displays

Change the computer’s output source. Hold down the

key and

press the appropriate

key (the one usually

labelled

/ ). After

changing the setting, wait a few seconds for projection to start.

Computer’s "User’s

Guide" * If the image is not projected, press

■ For video equipment

Start playback then press

NEC Panasonic SOTEC HP TOSHIBA IBM SONY DELL FUJITSU Macintosh

Examples

Set mirror setting or display detection.

Correcting Keystone Distortion

You can adjust the vertical tilt to a maximum of about 30°*(20° when projecting a component video image with a ratio of 16:9).

NormalWide Top Wide Base

*The greater the angle of tilt, the harder the image is to focus. Setup the projector at a lower angle of tilt.

■ Adjusting Focus

After keystone correction and sharpness adjustments, the image may be unfocused.

If keystone correction or zoom adjustments are performed, the "Image Shift" adjustment screen is displayed.

User’s Guide "Adjusting the Projection Position (Image Shift)"

• You can also make keystone

corrections from the configuration menu.

User’s Guide "Settings Menu"

• Hold down

than one second to reset the correction value to the default setting.

• Adjust the horizontal tilt by turning

the left rear foot.

Rear Adjustable

Foot

and press for more

Extend Retract

■ Adjusting Projection Size

Enlarge Reduce

● Turning the Projector off ●

Tu rn off all connected equipment. Press twice on the remote

control or control panel.

* If you turn the power on straight after turning it off, the time before projection starts becomes longer than usual.

After the confirmation buzzer beeps twice, unplug the power cable.

Electricity is consumed if only the projector's power is turned off.

Attach the lens cover.

Notations Used in This Guide

Indicates procedures which may result in damage or injury if sufficient care is not taken.

Indicates additional information and points which may be useful to know regarding a topic.

Indicates a page where useful information regarding a topic can be found. Click on the page number to

display that page.

Indicates that an explanation of the underlined word or words in front of this symbol appears in the glossary of terms. Click the underlined word or words to display the corresponding entry in the "Glossary" section of the "Appendices". sp.67

PROCEDURE

[ (Name) ]

" (Menu Name) "

When "unit" or "projector" appears in the text of this User’s Guide, it may refer to items which are accessories or optional equipment in addition to the main projector unit itself.

Indicates operating methods and the order of operations. The procedure indicated should be carried out in the order of the numbered steps.

Indicates the name of the buttons on the control panel or the remote control. Example: [Esc] button

Indicates configuration menu items. Example: "Image"-"Brightness"

Projection Procedure

Setup ....................................................................................... i

Using the remote control.............................................................. i

Connecting to Visual Equipment ............................................. i

Turning on and Projecting ...................................................... ii

No image is projected ................................................................. ii

Adjusting Position and Focus ..................................................... ii

Turning the Projector off ............................................................ ii

Projector Features..................................................................4

Part Names and Functions.....................................................6

Front/Top .................................................................................... 6

Control Panel .............................................................................. 7

Rear ............................................................................................. 8

Base............................................................................................. 9

Remote Control......................................................................... 10

Adjusting and changing the image

Adjusting the Image Quality .................................................12

Adjusting Computer Images and RGB Video Images.............. 12

Selecting the Projection Quality (Color Mode) ........................ 14

Adjusting the Projection Position (Image Shift) ....................16

Adjusting the Volume ...........................................................17

Changing the Projected Image (Source Search)..................18

Automatically Detect Incoming Signals and Change

the Projected Image (Source Search)....................................... 18

Changing Directly from the Remote Control............................ 18

Useful Functions

Functions for Enhancing Projection ..................................... 20

Pausing the Image and Sound (A/V Mute) ...............................20

Freezing the Image (Freeze)...................................................... 20

Changing the Aspect Ratio (Resizing) ...................................... 21

Displaying the Pointer (Pointer)................................................ 21

Enlarging Part of the Image (E-Zoom) ..................................... 22

Using the Remote Control to Operate the Mouse Pointer

(Wireless Mouse) ..................................................................... 23

Security functions................................................................. 26

Preventing theft (Password Protect).......................................... 26

Operation Button Lock Function............................................... 29

Configuration Menu

Using the Configuration Menu ............................................. 32

List of Functions................................................................... 33

"Image" Menu ...........................................................................33

"Signal" Menu ........................................................................... 34

"Settings" Menu ........................................................................35

"Extended" Menu ...................................................................... 36

"Info" Menu............................................................................... 38

"Reset" Menu ............................................................................ 39

Troubleshooting

Using the Help ..................................................................... 41

Problems Solving ................................................................. 43

Reading the Indicators............................................................... 43

When the Indicators Provide No Help ......................................46

Contents

Appendices

Installation ............................................................................55

Setting Up the Projector............................................................ 55

Maintenance.........................................................................56

Cleaning .................................................................................... 56

Replacing Consumables............................................................ 57

Saving a User's Logo ........................................................... 63

Checking Projected Images on an External Monitor

(Monitor Output) ...................................................................65

Optional Accessories and Consumables..............................66

Glossary ...............................................................................67

List of ESC/VP21 Commands ..............................................69

Command List........................................................................... 69

Cable Layouts ........................................................................... 69

USB Connection Setup ............................................................. 70

List of Supported Monitor Displays.......................................71

Specifications .......................................................................72

Appearance ..........................................................................73

Index.....................................................................................74

Projector Features

You can enjoy images of "Photos", "Presentations", "Games", and so on, in the optimum colour tone by choosing the most suitable mode for your surroundings. sp.14

The direct power on function means you can turn the projector on simply by plugging the power cable into the electrical outlet. sp.37 Also, with the instant-off function you can finish quickly by unplugging the power cable immediately after use.

Source search allows you to easily choose the image to project

Simply by pressing the "Source Search" button, the connected picture signal is automatically detected and projected.

A single foot design means you do not have to make any difficult

leveling adjustments

You can easily make height adjustments with one hand. sp.i

The help performs problem solving in a dialog format

Check the answer to the question to solve your projection problems.

sp.41

Easy to use, big button control panel

For ease of use, buttons are classified and arranged according to their projection and adjustment functions. sp.7

Setup Projection in Progress Troubleshooting

When you turn the projector power on and off a “Beep“ sounds

A “Beep” sounds when the power is turned ON, after the cooling down period has finished the confirmation buzzer beeps twice. Once you hear the confirmation buzzer beep twice, you can unplug the power cable.

Projector Features

When you cannot setup this projector directly in front of the screen, the projection position can be finely tuned without moving this projector.

sp.16

Manage users with password protect

You can set up a password to restrict the use of the projector. sp.26

Operation lock stops the use of all control panel buttons except for

the Power button

This can prevent your settings being changed by accident or on purpose, when using the projector at an event, at a school, and so on. sp.29

Part Names and Functions

Front/Top

• Security lock ( ) sp.67

Lamp cover sp.58

Open this cover when replacing the projector's lamp.

• Air exhaust vent

Do not touch the exhaust vent immediately after projecting, or while projecting, since it becomes hot.

• Front adjustable foot

sp.i

Extend and retract to adjust the projection angle when the projector is placed on a surface such as a shelf.

• Control panel sp.7

• Focus ring sp.i

Adjusts the image focus.

• Remote control light-receiving

area sp.i

Receives signals from the remote control.

• Lens cover

Attach when not using the projector to prevent the lens from becoming dirty or damaged.

• Foot adjust lever

sp.i

Pull out the foot lever to extend and retract the front foot.

Part Names and Functions

Control Panel

• [Menu] button sp.32

Displays and closes the configuration menu.

• [Power] button sp.i

Turns the projector power on or off.

• Indicator s tates

sp.43

The colour of the indicators and whether they are flashing or lit shows the state of this projector.

• [Source Search] button sp.18

The input source is automatically searched for in the following order, and the input image from the connected equipment is projected.

• [Enter] button sp.12, p.32

Automatically adjusts analogue RGB images from computers and RGB video images to the optimum images. If a configuration menu or help screen is displayed, it accepts and enters the current selection.

• [Esc] button sp.32

Stops the current function. Displays the previous screen or menu while viewing a configuration menu.

• [Help] button sp.41

Displays and closes the help, which shows solutions if a problem occurs.

Computer port

S-Video port

Video port

• [] [] button

sp.i, p.32

Press to correct keystone distortion. If a configuration menu or help screen is displayed, it selects menu items and setting values.

• [Wide] [Tele] button sp.i, p.32

Adjusts the image size. If a configuration menu or help screen is displayed, it selects menu items and setting values.

Part Names and Functions

Rear

• Computer port sp.i

Inputs analogue RGB video signals from a computer and RGB video signals and

component video

sources.

g signals from other video

• Monitor Out port sp.65

Outputs the projected computer's analogue RGB signals or RGB video signals to an external monitor from the source that is connected to the Computer port. This feature is not available for video equipment signals.

• Power inlet sp.i

Connects to the power cable.

• Rear adjustable foot

• S-Video port

sp.i

Inputs S-Videog signals to the projector from other video sources.

• Video port

sp.i

Inputs composite

videog signals to

the projector from other video sources.

• Audio input sp.i

Input audio signals from connected external equipment. When you are connecting two or more pieces of external equipment that use the same input port, you need to disconnect one before connecting the other, or use an audio selector.

• USB port sp.23, p.69

Connects the projector to a computer via the

USB

function.

Computer images cannot be projected by using the USB cable to connect the computer.

• Speaker

g cable when using the wireless mouse

• Remote control light-receiving

area sp.i

Receives signals from the remote control.

Part Names and Functions

Base

• Foot adjust lever

• Front adjustable foot

• Lens cover string attaching stay

Remove this when suspending the projector from a ceiling.

• Air filter (air intake vent)

sp.56, p.62

This prevents dust and other foreign particles from getting inside the projector when air is drawn in. It should be cleaned and replaced periodically.

• Suspension bracket fixing points (3 points) sp.55, p.66

Attach the optional ceiling mount here when suspending the projector from a ceiling.

Part Names and Functions

• Remote control light-emitting area

sp.i

Outputs remote control signals.

Remote Control

If you position the over the button icon or button name, a description of that button will appear.

• [Page down] [Page up] buttons sp.24

• [E-Zoom] button ( ) ( ) sp.22

• [Enter] button sp.24, p.32

• [Esc] button sp.24, p.32

• [Pointer] button sp.21

• [A/V Mute] button sp.20

• [Computer] button sp.18

• [S-Video] button sp.18

• Remote control light-emitting area

sp.i

• [Power] button sp.i

• [ ] buttons sp.24, p.32

• [Freeze] button sp.20

• [Num] button sp.26

• [Color Mode] button sp.14

• [Menu] button sp.32

• [Resize] button sp.21

• [Video] button sp.18

• [Auto] button sp.12

• [Help] button sp.41

• [Volume] buttons sp.17

• [Search] button sp.18

• Numeric buttons sp.26

Adjusting and changing the image

This chapter explains how to adjust the quality of the image, the volume, the colour mode selection and so on, and also how to change the image.

Adjusting the Image Quality .............................. 12

• Adjusting Computer Images and RGB Video Images.....12

•Automatic Setup ........................................................................ 12

•Adjusting the Tracking .............................................................. 12

•Adjusting the Sync..................................................................... 13

• Selecting the Projection Quality

(Color Mode) .......................................................................14

Adjusting the Projection Position

(Image Shift) ........................................................ 16

Adjusting the Volume.......................................... 17

Changing the Projected Image

(Source Search)................................................... 18

• Automatically Detect Incoming Signals and Change the

Projected Image (Source Search) ...................................... 18

• Changing Directly from the Remote Control................... 18

Adjusting the Image Quality

Adjusting Computer Images and RGB Video Images

Automatic Setup

Automatic setup detects analogue RGB signals coming from a connected computer, and automatically adjusts these signals so that the optimum images can be obtained. Automatic setup involves adjustment of the following three items:

Trackingg, Position and Sync (synchronisation)g.

If "Auto Setup" in the "Signal" menu is set to "OFF", automatic setup is not carried out. In this case, press the [Auto] button on the remote control or the [Enter] button on the projector's control panel to make the adjustment while computer or RGB video images are being projected.

Using the remote control

Using the control panel

Adjusting the Tracking

If vertical stripes appear in the projected computer or RGB video images, and this cannot be fixed using automatic setup, you will need to adjust the Trackingg manually using the following procedure.

PROCEDURE

Select "Signal" from the configuration menu, and then select "Tracking".

For details on this operation, refer to Menu

". sp.32

Check the buttons you can use and the operations they perform in the guide at the bottom of the screen.

Using the remote control

"Using the Configuration

Using the control panel

•If you press the [Auto] button on the remote control, or the [Enter] button on the control panel, while performing other functions such as E-zoom or Freeze, these functions are canceled and then the adjustment is made.

•Sometimes the signals may not be adjusted correctly depending on the type of computer or RGB video signals being input. In such cases, use the configuration menu commands to adjust the tracking and sync settings manually. sp.13

Adjusting the Image Quality

Adjust the tracking until the vertical stripes disappear from the image.

Using the remote control

The tracking value increases or decreases each time a button is pressed.

Press the [Menu] button to exit the configuration menu.

Using the control panel

Adjusting the Sync

If flickering, fuzziness or interference appear in computer or RGB video images, and this cannot be fixed using automatic setup, you will need to adjust the Sync (synchronisation)g manually using the following procedure.

PROCEDURE

Select "Signal" from the configuration menu, and then select "Sync.".

For details on this operation, refer to "Using the Configuration Menu Check the buttons you can use and the operations they perform in the guide at the bottom of the screen.

". sp.32

Using the remote control

Using the control panel

The image will flash when continuous tracking adjustment is carried out, but this is normal.

Adjusting the Image Quality

Adjust the synchronization until the horizontal noise disappears from the image.

Using the remote control

Using the control panel

The sync value increases or decreases each time a button is pressed.

Press the [Menu] button to exit the configuration menu.

•If you adjust the sync without adjusting the trackingg first, it will not be possible to get the best adjustment results. Incorrect tracking adjustment may not be noticeable with some types of picture. However, pictures with lots of lines and shading will tend to show incorrect tracking adjustments more clearly, so check the tracking adjustment first.

•Flickering and fuzziness may also occur when the brightness, contrast correction settings are adjusted.

g, sharpness, zoom, and keystone

Selecting the Projection Quality (Color Mode)

The following seven preset colour modes are available for use depending on the characteristics of the images that are being projected. You can easily obtain the optimum image quality simply by selecting the colour mode that corresponds to the projected images. The brightness of the images will vary depending on which colour mode is selected.

Mode Application

Photo (When computer and RGB video images are being input)

The images are vivid and brought into contrast. Ideal for projecting still pictures, such as photos, in a bright room.

Sports (When component video, S-video, or composite video images are

being input) The images are vivid and brought to life. Ideal for watching TV

programmes and so on in a bright room. Presentation Ideal for giving presentations in a bright room Theatre Gives images a natural tone. Ideal for watching films in a dark room. Game Excels at emphasising dark gradations. Ideal for playing video

games in a bright room.

sRGBg Ideal for images that conform to the sRGB colour standard

Blackboard Even if you are projecting onto a blackboard (green board), this

setting gives your images a natural tint, just like when projecting

onto a screen

Adjusting the Image Quality

PROCEDURE

Remote control

Each time you press the button, the colour modes change in the following order. The current setting appears in the top-right corner of the screen each time the colour mode is changed. While the colour mode name is displayed on the screen, it does not change to the next colour mode setting unless you press the button.

The colour mode can also be set using the "Color Mode" command in the "Image" menu. sp.33

Adjusting the Projection Position (Image Shift)

When you cannot setup this projector directly in front of the screen, the projection position can be finely tuned without moving this projector.

PROCEDURE

Using the button on the projector, perform zoom adjustment or keystone correction. sp.i

The Image Shift adjustment screen is displayed after you finish making adjustments.

Adjust projection position.

Using the Remote Control Using the Control Panel

Press the [Esc] button to close the adjustment screen.

The screen closes automatically if no operations are performed for about 10 seconds.

•The projection position cannot be adjusted when zoom is set to maximum "wide".

•Even if you turn the power supply off, the "Image Shift" settings you make are kept. When either the projector position or the angle of the projector is changed, you can readjust or perform the following operations.

Control Panel

Press and hold down the [Wide] and [Tele] buttons for more than one second.

•You can also make adjustments from the configuration menu. sp.35

Adjusting the Volume

The volume of the projector's built-in speaker can be adjusted as follows.

PROCEDURE

Remote control

When the button is pressed to the [ ] side, the volume increases, and when it is pressed to the [ ] side, the volume decreases. The volume gauge appears on the screen when the volume is being adjusted.

•If the value displayed in the gauge on the screen stops changing when the volume is being adjusted, it indicates that the limit for volume adjustment has been reached.

•The volume can also be adjusted using the configuration menu. sp.35

Changing the Projected Image (Source Search)

Automatically Detect Incoming Signals and Change the Projected Image (Source Search)

The picture signal input from the connected equipment is automatically detected and projected.

Computer S-Video Video

Skip

PROCEDURE

•When your video equipment is connected, start playback.

•The following screen is displayed when only the picture signal projected now is input, or when no picture signal is input. You can choose the input source from this screen.

Perform the Source Search.

Using the Remote Control Using the Control Panel

The screen being searched for is displayed, and then the image is projected.

When two or more pieces of equipment are connected, press the [Source Search] button until the target image is projected.

Changing Directly from the Remote Control

You can use the remote control to change directly to the target input source.

Remote Control

Changes to the image from the Computer port.

Changes to the image from the S-Video port.

Changes to the image from the Video port.

Useful Functions

This chapter explains useful functions for giving presentations and so on, and the security functions.

Functions for Enhancing Projection................. 20

• Pausing the Image and Sound (A/V Mute) .......................20

• Freezing the Image (Freeze) ...............................................20

• Changing the Aspect Ratio (Resizing)...............................21

• Displaying the Pointer (Pointer) ........................................21

• Enlarging Part of the Image (E-Zoom) .............................22

• Using the Remote Control to Operate the Mouse Pointer

(Wireless Mouse) .................................................................23

Security functions............................................... 26

• Preventing theft (Password Protect) ................................. 26

•When Password Protect is Enabled ............................................26

•Setting Password Protect............................................................27

• Operation Button Lock Function...................................... 29

Functions for Enhancing Projection

Pausing the Image and Sound (A/V Mute)

For example, this can be used if you want to pause the projection for a moment and focus the audience’s attention on what you are saying. Or if you are making a computer presentation and you do not want to show details, such as selecting different files.

PROCEDURE

Remote control

You can turn this function on or off by pressing the [A/V Mute] button.

•If you use this function when projecting moving images, the images and sound will still continue to be played back by the source, and you cannot return to the point where the A/V mute function was activated.

•The screen display in A/V mute can be chosen from black, blue, or a logo by using "Extended" -"Display" "Background Color" in the configuration menu.

Freezing the Image (Freeze)

The source image continues to project even when the screen is frozen. You can still perform operations such as changing files, without projecting any images.

PROCEDURE

Remote control

You can turn this function on or off by pressing the [Freeze] button.

•Sound does not stop.

•Even though the image on the screen is frozen, the image source continues to project, and so it is not possible to resume projection from the point where it was paused.

•Pressing the [Freeze] button also clears configuration menu displays and help messages.

•The freeze function still works while the E-Zoom function is being used.

Functions for Enhancing Projection

Changing the Aspect Ratio (Resizing)

This function changes the aspect ratiog of images from 4:3 to 16:9 when

component videog, S-Videog, or composite videog images are being

projected. Images which have been recorded in digital video or onto DVDs can be viewed in 16:9 wide-screen format.

When images in Squeeze

modeg are projected at 4:3

PROCEDURE

Remote control

When images in squeeze

mode are projected at 16:9

Displaying the Pointer (Pointer)

This allows you to move a pointer icon on the projected image, and helps you draw attention to the area you are talking about.

PROCEDURE

Display the pointer.

Remote control

The display is changed whenever you press the button.

You can also make this setting using the "Resize" command in the "Signal" menu.

Each time you press the button the pointer appears or disappears.

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