Epson S3 User Manual

Epson PowerLite S3

User’s Guide

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Notations Used in This Guide.................................................2

Contents.................................................................................4

Projector Features..................................................................6

Part Names and Functions.....................................................8

Front/Top .................................................................................... 8

Control Panel .............................................................................. 9

Rear........................................................................................... 10

Base........................................................................................... 11

Remote Control......................................................................... 12

Adjusting and changing the image

Adjusting the Image Quality .................................................14

Adjusting Computer Images and RGB Video Images.............. 14

Selecting the Projection Type (Color Mode)............................ 16

Adjusting the Projection Position (Image Shift)....................18

Adjusting the Volume ...........................................................19

Changing the Projected Image (Source Search)..................20

Automatically Detect Incoming Signals and Change the

Projected Image (Source Search) ............................................ 20

Changing Directly from the Remote Control............................ 20

Security functions.................................................................28

Preventing theft (Password Protect).......................................... 28

Operation Button Lock Function...............................................31

Configuration Menu

Using the Configuration Menu ............................................. 34

List of Functions...................................................................35

“Image” Menu...........................................................................35

“Signal” Menu...........................................................................36

"Settings" Menu ........................................................................37

“Extended” Menu......................................................................38

“Info” Menu ..............................................................................40

“Reset” Menu............................................................................41

Troubleshooting

Using the Help ................. ....................................................43

Problem Solving...................................................................45

Reading the Indicators...............................................................45

When the Indicators Provide No Help ......................................48

Where to Get Help.....................................................................56

Useful Functions

Functions for Enhancing Projection......................................22

Pausing the Image and Sound (A/V Mute)............................... 22

Freezing the Image (Freeze) ..................................................... 22

Changing the Aspect Ratio (Resizing)...................................... 23

Displaying the Pointer (Pointer) ............................................... 23

Enlarging Part of the Image (E-Zoom)..................................... 24

Using the Remote Control to Operate the Mouse Pointer

(Wireless Mouse)..................................................................... 25

Appendices

Installation............................................................................58

Setting Up the Projector............................................................58

Maintenance ........................................................................59

Cleaning ....................................................................................59

Replacing Consumables....................................... ..................... 60

Saving a User's Logo...........................................................66

Checking Projected Images on an External Monitor

(Monitor Output)...................................................................68

Contents

Optional Accessories and Consumables..............................69

Glossary...............................................................................70

List of ESC/VP21 Commands..............................................72

Command List........................................................................... 72

Cable Layouts ........................................................................... 72

List of Supported Monitor Displays.......................................73

Specifications.......................................................................74

Appearance..........................................................................75

Important Safety Instructions................................................76

Epson America, Inc. Limited Warranty.................................78

Index.....................................................................................80

FCC Compliance Statement.................................................82

Declaration of Conformity.....................................................82

Remote Control......................................................................... 83

Projector Features

You can enjo y images of “Photos,” “Presentations,” “Games,” and so on, in the optimum color tone by choosing the most suitable mode for your surroundings. sp.16

The direct power on function means you can turn the projector on simply by plugging the power cable into the electrical outlet. sp.39 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 simplifies leveling adjustments

You can easily make height adjustments with one hand. sSetup Guide

Audio indication for projector power on and off

A “beep” sounds when the power is turned ON. After the cooling down period has finished the projector beeps twice. Once you hear the two beeps, you can unplug the power cable.

Easy to use control panel with large buttons

For ease of use, buttons are classified and arranged according to their projection and adjustment functions. sp.9

Setup Projection in Progress Troubleshooting

Projector Features

When you cannot setup this projector directly in front of the screen, the projection position can be adjusted to fit on the screen. sp.18

Manage users with password protect

You can set up a password to restrict the use of the projector. sp.28

Operation lock stops the use of all control panel buttons except f or

the Power button

This can prevent your settings being changed by accident or on purpose. This option is useful when the projector is used at schools or public events.

sp.31

Part Names and Functions

Front/Top

• Security lock ( ) sp.70

Lamp cover sp.61

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

(See the Quick Setup sheet)

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

• Foot adjust lever

(See the Quick Setup sheet)

Push up on the foot lever to extend and retract the front foot.

• Control panel sp.9

• Focus ring (See the Quick

Setup sheet)

Adjusts the image focus.

• Remote control light-receiving

area (See the Quick Setup

sheet)

Receives signals from the remote control.

• Lens cover

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

Part Names and Functions

Control Panel

• [Menu] button sp.34

Displays and closes the configuration menu.

• [Power] button

(See the Quick Setup sheet)

Turns the projector power on or off.

• Indicator states

sp.45

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

• [ ] [ ] button

sp.34

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

• [Enter] button sp.14, p.34

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

• [Esc] button sp.34

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

• [Source Search] button sp.20

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

Computer port

S-Video port

Video port

• [Help] button sp.43

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

• [Wide] [Tele] buttons sp.34

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

(See the Quick Setup sheet)

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

component video

sources.

g signals from other video

• Monitor Out port

Outputs the computer's analog 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

(See the Quick Setup sheet)

Connects to the power cable.

• Rear adjustable foot

• S-Video port

(See the Quick Setup sheet)

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

• Video port

(See the Quick Setup sheet)

Inputs composite

videog signals to

the projector from other video sources.

• Audio input

(See the Quick Setup sheet)

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.25, p.72

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 (See the Quick Setup sheet)

Receives signals from the remote control.

Part Names and Functions

Base

• Foot adjust lever

(See the Quick Setup sheet)

• Front adjustable foot

• Lens cover string attachment

ring

Remove this when suspending the projector from a ceiling.

• Air filter (air intake vent)

sp.59, p.65

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

• Ceiling mount holes (3 points) sp.58, p.75

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

Part Names and Functions

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.26

• [E-Zoom] button ( ) ( ) sp.24

• [Enter] button sp.26, p.34

• [Esc] button sp.26, p.34

• [Pointer] button sp.23

• [A/V Mute] button sp.22

• [Computer] button sp.20

• [S-Video] button sp.20

• Remote control light-emitting area

• [Power] button

• [ ] buttons sp.26, p.34

• [Freeze] button sp.22

• [Num] button sp.28

• [Color Mode] button sp.16

• [Menu] button sp.34

• [Resize] button sp.23

• [Video] button sp.20

• [Auto] button sp.20

• [Help] button sp.43

• [Volume] buttons sp.19

• [Search] button sp.20

• Numeric buttons sp.28

Adjusting and changing the image

This section explains how to adjust image quality, volume, and the color mode. It also explains how to change the image source and adjust the projection position.

Adjusting the Image Quality

Adjusting Computer Images and RGB Video Images

Automatic Setup

Automatic setup detects analog 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.

Remote control

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

Remote control

“Using the Configuration

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 automatic setup 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.15

Adjusting the Image Quality

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

Remote control

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

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

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.” sp.34 Check the buttons you can use and the operations they perform in the guide at the bottom of the screen.

Remote control

Control panel

The image will flash during continuous tracking adjustment.

Adjusting the Image Quality

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

Remote control

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

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

Control panel

Selecting the Projection Type (Color Mode)

The following seven preset color modes are available. You can easily obtain the optimum image quality simply by selecting the color mode that corresponds to the projected images. The brightness of the images will vary depending on which color 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 pr oject ing 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 em ph as is in g dark grad ations. Ideal for playing video

games in a bright room.

sRGBg Ideal for images that conform to the sRGB color 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

•A dju st th e trackingg before adjusting the sync for best results.

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

g, sharpness, zoom, and keystone

Adjusting the Image Quality

PROCEDURE

Remote control

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

The color mode can also be set using the “Color Mode” command in the “Image” menu. sp.35

Adjusting the Projection Position (Image Shift)

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

PROCEDURE

Using the buttons on the projector, perform zoom adjustment or keystone correction.

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

Adjust projection position.

Remote control Control panel

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

The screen closes automatically if no buttons are pressed for about 10 seconds.

•The projection position cannot be adjusted when zoom is set to the maximum “wide” position.

•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, the volume increases. When the [ ] button is pressed, the volume decreases. The volume gauge appears on the screen while the volume is being adjusted.

The volume can also be adjusted using the configuration menu. sp.37

Changing the Projected Image (Source Sear ch)

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 there is only one input signal, which is already selected, or when no picture signal is input. You can choose the input source from this screen.

Perform the Source Search.

Remote control 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 section explains useful functions for giving presentations and other projection, and also explains the security functions.

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 play. It is not possible to resume projection from the point where it was paused, unless you have paused the source image.

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

•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.

Functions for Enhancing Projection

Move the pointer icon.

Remote control

Pointer icon

You can use the "Pointer Shape" command in the "Settings" menu to change the shape of the pointer to one of three different shapes.

sp.37

Enlarging Part of the Image (E-Zoom)

This is useful when you want to see images in greater detail, such as graphs and details in a table.

PROCEDURE

Start E-Zoom.

Remote control

Functions for Enhancing Projection

Move the crosshair to the area of the image that is to be enlarged or reduced.

Remote control

Enlarge.

Remote control

Using the Remote Control to Operate the Mouse Pointer (Wireless Mouse)

If the USB terminal of a computer and the USB terminal on the back of this projector are connected by a commercially available USB A-B cable, you can use the projector’ s remote control like a wireless mouse to control the computer’s mouse pointer.

Computer

Windows 98/2000/Me/XP Home Edition/XP Professional Macintosh (OS 8.6–9.2/10.0–10.3)

You can reduce the enlarged image by pressing the [-] button. To cancel the E-Zoom, press the [Esc] button.

•The enlargement ratio will appear on the screen.

•You can scroll the screen by tilting the [ ] button.

•The selected area can be enlarged to between 1- 4 times, in 25 incremental steps.

To USB port

USB cable

(commercially-available)

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