Epson PowerLite S3 Product Brochure

Epson PowerLite®S3

Brilliant value. Powerful performance.

Enjoy larger-than-life images that fill your home, office, or

classroom. It’s easy with the Epson PowerLite S3. An affordable

5.6 lb projector, this SVGA ultraportable delivers 1600 ANSI lumens so
you can experience the thrill of movies, sports, video games and more
with oversized images that surpass even big-screen TVs.

Epson 3LCD™technology ensures accurate color and remarkable
saturation, even in well-lit rooms. And, specialized color modes mean
you get the most vibrant images, whatever the situation. With smooth
video playback, on-screen action sequences come alive. Best of all, the
PowerLite S3 makes setup a breeze, even for first-time users. With its
5-second startup time and time-saving Instant Off™feature, it’s always
ready to perform!

Ultra bright 1600 ANSI lumens; weighs just 5.6 lb

• For color-rich presentations in the office or at home

• A lightweight projector with convenient Instant Off feature—
ideal for presenters on the go!

- Just turn off the projector and unplug it immediately—

then you’re off to your next presentation

Epson 3LCD technology for outstanding image quality
and performance

• Consistently delivers vibrant images and rich color saturation—
a difference you can see!

• A deep extensive gray scale for precision detail—even subtle
gradations are visible

• Smooth video playback that keeps their attention on the
on-screen action

Installation features make your life easier

• +/- 30˚ keystone correction for greater positioning flexibility
without any distortion

• Direct Power On turns mounted projectors on with one system
switch

• Conveniently placed lamp and air filter access, designed for easy,
affordable changes, even when the projector is ceiling-mounted

User-friendly enhancements

• Full-featured remote control to switch sources, control
presentation functions, and more

• Password-protected security features, including timer, logo and
key lock protection, to prevent theft and unauthorized access

• High-speed fan to quickly cool the projector, especially in high
altitude locations

Outstanding Epson service and support
(two-year limited warranty)

• 90-day lamp warranty for added dependability

• Provided at no additional cost for the duration of the warranty:

- Epson Road Service program provides a replacement projector,

typically within 24 hours

- Epson PrivateLineSMdedicated toll-free support line available

from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. PST Monday - Friday
(Calls are answered live, typically in about a minute)

• International warranty in over 45 countries

stylish metallic

silver finish

focus ring

full-featured
IR remote control

Ideal for formal presentations or entertaining friends

• Affordable, big-screen performance that makes it easy to enjoy
DVDs or video games with amazing color and detail

• HDTV-ready—use with both traditional and wide-screen formats
(4:3/16:9)

• Selectable projection modes

- Presentation mode (default) automatically optimizes your

viewing experience

- Theater mode to watch your favorite videos and enjoy an

authentic theater experience

- Photo mode with black and white enhancement levels to

view more detail, even in over- and under-exposed images

- Game mode to view darker images, giving you a better

gaming experience

Quick, trouble-free setup

• Power-on and -off beeps lets users know the projector has
received their commands

• 5-second start-up time to avoid presentation delays and reduce
pre-presentation jitters

• Color-coded cables make connectivity easy for first-time users

Front View

Back View

computer/component video

composite video RCA

audio in

zoom lens

high
performance,
low profile

Epson PowerLite S3 Specifications

Projection System Epson 3LCD technology
Projection Method Front/rear/ceiling mount
LCD

Size 0.5"
Driving method Epson Poly-silicon TFT Active Matrix
Pixel number 480,000 dots x 3 (800 x 600) LCDs
Native resolution SVGA
Aspect ratio 4:3 (supports 16:9)
Pixel arrangement Stripe

Projection Lens

Type Manual focus
F-number 1.4
Focal length 16.6mm
Zoom ratio Digital zoom 1.0-1.35

Lamp

Type 135W UHE
Life* 2000H

Screen Width Ratio (Distance/Width) 1.45 to 1.8:1

Screen Size (Projected Distance) 30" to 300" (2.9' to 39.7')

(High Brightness), 3000H (Low Brightness)

Keystone Correction Vertical: ±30 degrees
Brightness (Typical) 1600 ANSI lumens
Contrast Ratio 500:1
Brightness Uniformity (Typical) 85%
Color Reproduction 24 bit; 16.7 mil
Audio Output 1W Monaural
Operating Temperature 41ºF to 95ºF (5ºC to 35ºC)
Power Supply Voltage 100-120V ±10%, 50/60Hz AC
Power Consumption 195W, 4W standby
Dimensions (includes lens and feet) 9.7" x 12.9" x 3.9"
Dimensions (excludes lens and feet) 9.7" x 12.9" x 3.4"
Weight 5.6 lb/2.5kg
Fan Noise 36db 2000H (High Brightness), 28db 3000H (Low Brightness)
Effective Scanning Frequency Range

Pixel clock 13.5MHz to 162MHz
Horizontal 15KHz to 92KHz
Vertical 50Hz to 85Hz

Remote Control

Features Source selection, power, resize, color, mode,

volume, e-zoom, a/v mute, freeze, menu,
page up and down, mouse functions, help, auto

Operating angle Right/Left ± 30 degrees

Upper/Lower ± 15 degrees

Operating distance 19.7 ft (6m)

RGB

Analog RGB I/O

Display performance

Native 800 x 600
Resize 640 x 480

1024 x 768
1280 x 1024

Input terminal

Video Mini D-sub 15 pin x 1
Audio RCA x 2 (White/Red)

Output terminal

Video Mini D-sub 15pin

(monitor out) x 1

* Lamp life results will vary depending upon mode selected, environmental conditions, and usage.

Video I/O

Display performance NTSC: 550 line

PAL: 550 line
(depends on observation of the
multi burst pattern)

Input signal NTSC/NTSC4.43/PAL/M-PAL/

N-PAL/PAL60/SECAM
HDTV: 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i

Input terminal

Video Composite video: RCA (Yellow) x 1

S-Video: Mini DIN
Component video: Mini D-sub 15pin
(in common with Analog RGB connector)
Video-RGB: Mini D-sub 15pin (in common
with Analog RGB connector)

Audio RCA (White/Red) x 2 (in common with Analog

RGB Audio terminal)

Audio signal 500m Vrms/47Kohm

Control I/O

I/O terminal USB 1.1 Connector Type B x 1

(for mouse/keyboard control)

Security Kensington®-style lock provision
Warranty

Two-year limited warranty, 90-day lamp warranty, Epson Road Service
Program and Epson PrivateLine dedicated toll-free support
(U.S. and Canada only)

Contents

Power cable, computer cable, projector remote control, batteries, soft
carrying case, CD-ROM, Quick Setup Sheet.

Product/Accessory Part Numbers

Epson PowerLite S3 projector V11H179020
Replacement lamp V13H010L33
Air filter set V13H134A08
Universal ceiling mount ELPMBUNI
Suspension adapter ELPMBAPL
False ceiling plate ELPMBFCP
Adjustable ceiling channel
Security bracket/cabling

for gyro lock mounts

(ceiling plate not included or required) ELPMBACC

(not compatible with ELPMBAPL) ELPMBSEC

Distribution amplifier ELPDA01
Component video cable ELPKC19
S-Video cable ELPSV01
Samsonite wheeled soft case ELPKS35-S
Samsonite soft shoulder case for projector and laptop ELPKS43
ATA molded hardshell case ELPKS54
50" portable screen ELPSC06
60" portable pop-up screen ELPSC07
80" portable pop-up screen ELPSC08

83.6" classroom style pull-down screen ELPSC09
Image Presentation Camera ELPDC05
Kensington security lock ELPSL01

Support–The Epson Connection

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Pre-Sales Support U.S. and Canada 800-463-7766
Automated Technical Support 800-922-8911
Internet Web Site www.epson.com

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presentersonline.com

Epson America, Inc.

3840 Kilroy Airport Way, Long Beach, CA 90806

Epson Canada, Ltd.

3771 Victoria Park Avenue, Toronto, Ontario M1W 3Z5

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