Epson V11H179020 - PowerLite S3 SVGA LCD Projector Product Information

Epson PowerLite S3 Projector

Projector Parts Projector Specifications

Control panel

Lamp cover

Ventilation outlets

Computer/Component Video port

S-Video port

Monitor out port

Rear
adjustable
foot

AC
inlet

Audio
input

Foot

Video port

Speaker

Foot

Focus ring

Foot
lever

USB port
(not for projecting)

Infrared receiver for
remote control

Foot lever

Infrared
receiver for
remote control

Lens
cover

Air filter
(air intake vent)

General

Type of display Poly-silicon Thin Film Transistor (TFT)

active matrix with Micro Lens Array

Size of liquid
crystal panels Diagonal: 0.5 inch (12.5 mm) × 3

Lens F=1.4 mm, f=16.6 mm

Focus adjustment Manual

Zoom ratio Digital zoom 1.0 to 1.35, lens at

maximum size

Resolution 800 × 600 pixels (native format)

SXGA (1280 × 1024) max (resized)

Number of pixels 480,000 × 3

Brightness 1600 (high brightness) ANSI lumens

1400 (low brightness) ANSI lumens

Contrast ratio 500:1

EPSON Control
Code ESC/VP 21 (available online)

Image size
(diagonal) 30 to 300 inches (0.9 to 12.1 m)

Projection distance 2.9 to 29.5 ft (0.9 to 9.0 m), Wide mode

3.9 to 39.7 ft (1.2 to 12.1 m), Tele mode

Projection methods Front, rear, upside-down (ceiling

mount)

Sound output 1W monaural

Optical aspect ratio 4:3 (horizontal :vertical)

Keystone correction
angle

Keystone correction
ratio 9.6:1 offset

Supported video
interface standards NTSC, NTSC4.43, PAL, PAL-M,

±30° vertical
±20° vertical at 16:9 aspect ratio

PAL-N, PAL60, SECAM

Ceiling mount holes

Projection Lamp

Type UHE (Ultra High Efficiency)

Power consumption 135W

Lamp life About 2000 hours (high brightness)

About 3000 hours (low brightness)

Part number V13H010L33

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Remote Control

Range 20 feet (6 meters)

Battery 2 AAA

Dimensions

Height 3.4 inches (86 mm)

3.9 inches (98 mm) with foot extended

Width 12.9 inches (327 mm)

Depth 9.7 inches (246 mm)

Weight approximately 5.5 lb (2.5 kg)

Electrical

Rated frequency 50/60 Hz

Power supply 100 to 120 V model: 100 to 120 VAC,

1.0 to 2.2 A

200 to 240 V model: 200 to 240 VAC,

1.3 A

Power consumption Operating: 195W

Standby: 4.0W

Environmental

Temperature
(non-condensing) Operating: 41 to 95° F (5 to 35° C),

Storage: 14 to 140° F (–10 to 60° C)

Computer

Refresh
Rate

Signal

VGA 60 640 × 480 800 × 600

VGAEGA 70 640 × 350 800 × 438

VESA 72 / 75 / 85,

SVGA 56 / 60 / 72 /

XGA 43i / 60 / 70 /

SXGA 70/75/85 1152 × 864 800 × 600

SXGA 60/75/85 1280 × 960 800 × 600

SXGA 60/75/85 1280 × 1024 750 × 600

MAC13” 67 640 × 480 800 × 600

MAC16” 75 832 × 624 800 × 600

MAC19” 60/75 1024 × 768 800 × 600

MAC21” 75 1152 × 870 794 × 600

SDTV (480i) 60 640 × 480 800 × 600

SDTV (480p) 60 640 × 480 800 × 600

HDTV (720p) 60 1280 × 720 800 × 450

HDTV (1080i) 60 1920 × 1080 800 × 450

(Hz)

iMac*

75 / 85, iMac*

75 / 85, iMac*

Resolution
(dots)

640 × 480 800 × 600

800 × 600 800 × 600

1024 × 768 800 × 600

Resized display
resolution
(dots)

Safety

United States FCC Part 15B Class B

UL1950 Rev. 3

Canada DOC SOR/88-475

CSA C22.2 No. 950-95 (cUL)

CE Marking Directive 73/23/EEC

EN 60950

Directive 89/336/EEC

EN 55022 Class B
EN 55024

Compatible Video Formats

The projector supports the video formats listed in the following
tables. To project computer images, the computer’s video card
must be set at a refresh rate that’s compatible with the projector.
See your computer documentation for details.

* Connection is not possible if the equipment does not have a VGA

output port.

Component Video

Refresh
Rate

Signal

SDTV(480i)(D1) 60 800 × 600 800 × 450

SDTV(625i) 50 800 × 600 800 × 450

SDTV(525p)(D2) 60 800 × 600 800 × 450

HDTV(720p) 16:9 (D4) 60 800 × 600 800 × 450

HDTV(1080i) 16:9
(D3)

(Hz)

60 800 × 600 800 × 450

Resolutions (dots)

Aspect
ratio 4:3

Aspect
ratio 16:9

Composite Video/S-Video

Resolutions (dots)

Signal

TV(NTSC) 800 × 600 800 × 450

TV(PAL, SECAM) 800 × 600 800 × 450

It may be possible to project signals which are not listed above.
However, not all functions may be supported with such signals.

Aspect ratio 4:3 Aspect ratio 16:9

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Positioning the Projector

Follow these guidelines to get the best results when projecting:

❏ Place the projector on a sturdy, level surface, between

3 and 40 feet from the screen.

❏ Make sure there is plenty of space for ventilation around and

under the projector.

❏ Make sure the projector is within 10 feet of a grounded

electrical outlet or extension cord and within 5 feet of the
image source.

❏ Face the projector squarely toward the screen.

The projector supports 4 viewing setups, as shown below. If it is
installed in a rear or overhead position, you need to select the
correct projection option from the Setting menu after you turn
it on.

Table

Convenient for temporary front
projection. Choose
the menu.

Front from

Image Size and Projection Distance

The distance between the projector and the screen determines
the basic size of the projected image, as shown below. Because
other adjustments—such as those made with the

Keystone buttons—also affect the size of the image, the

Aspect and

numbers shown in the illustration should be considered for
general guidelines, not exact measurements.

Distance from projector to screen (ft.)

29.4(Wide)–39.8(Tele) ft.

19.6–26.5

9.7–13.2

7.8–10.5

5.8–7.9

4.8–6.6

3.8–5.2

2.9–3.9

(in.)

Ceiling

Professional installation
recommended. Choose
from the menu.

Rear

For permanent installation behind a
translucent screen. Choose
from the menu.

Rear/Ceiling

Professional installation behind a
translucent screen recommended.

Rear/Ceiling from the menu.

Choose

Front/Ceiling

Rear

If the projector is tilted in the front or the back, you may need
to adjust the image shape. See page 7.

Use the formulas given below to either find out how large your
image will be when you know the distance from the projector to
the screen, or to find out how far from the screen to place the
projector when you want an image of a certain size. Since the
size of the image can be changed by rotating the zoom ring,
formulas are given for both the minimum and maximum sizes.

To determine the diagonal size (inches) of an image when you
know the projection distance (feet):

Wide: Maximum diagonal size (inches) = 10.161727 × distance
(feet) + 0.9347

Tele: Maximum diagonal size (inches) = 7.527206 × distance
(feet) + 0.69237

To determine the projection distance (feet) when you know the
diagonal size (inches) of the screen image:

Wide: Maximum projection distance (feet) = 0.09841 ×
diagonal size (inches) - 0.09198

Tele : Maximum projection distance (feet) = 0.13285 ×
diagonal size (inches) - 0.09198

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Turning the Projector On and Off

Once you’ve connected the projector to your computer or other
equipment, follow these instructions to turn it on and display
an image:

1. Make sure the power is turned off for the projector and any
sources connected to it.

2. Remove the lens cover.

3. Connect the power cord to the projector and plug the other
end into a standard electrical outlet.

Connect power cord

The P

Power light on the projector turns orange, indicating

that the projector is receiving power, but is not yet turned
on.

5. Press the P

Power button on the remote control or the top

of the projector to turn on the projector.

Power button

You hear a beep, the P

Power light flashes green as the

projector warms up, and the projection lamp comes on in
about 5 seconds.

Note: You may see a blue screen with the

No Signal message

displayed. This is normal.

6. If you are using a computer, turn it on now.

7. Start your video or presentation. If you have connected more
than one video or computer source, you may need to press
the

Computer or S-Video/Video button on the remote

control or the

Source button on the projector to select the

one you want to watch. (See “Switching Between Picture
Sources” on page 6 for more information.)

If the image is upside-down or reversed, you need to turn on
the

Rear, Ceiling, or Rear/Ceiling option in the Setting

menu.

If a projected image fails to appear, see “Troubleshooting”
on page 5.

Once you see your image, see page 6 for instructions on
focusing and making other image adjustments.

Orange

Note: The projector will not respond to any buttons on the
control panel or remote control while the power light is
flashing orange.

4. If you are connecting to a device other than a computer, turn
on your equipment. (If you are connecting to a computer,
don’t turn it on yet.)

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Turning Off the Projector

When you’re ready to shut down the projector, follow these
steps:

1. Turn off any video or computer sources connected to the
projector first.

2. Press the P
control to turn off the projector.

You see a confirmation message:
If you don’t want to turn it off,
press any button or ignore the
message. (It disappears in about
7 seconds.)

Power button on the projector or remote

Epson PowerLite S3 Projector

3. Press the P
the P
down. When the projector has cooled, the P

Power button again. The lamp is turned off and

Power light flashes orange as the projector cools

Power light

stays orange and the exhaust fan shuts off.

Note: If you want to turn the projector on again, wait until
the orange light stops flashing. Then press the P

Power

button.

4. Unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet.

Caution: Do not disconnect the power cord while the power
light is flashing orange because it may cause problems with the
projector.

5. Replace the lens cover.

Troubleshooting

If you see a blank screen

If you see a blank screen or the No Signal message, check the
following:

❏ Make sure the P

not flashing and the lens cover is off.

❏ Try turning off the notebook and restarting it.

❏ If you’ve connected more than one computer and/or video

source, you may need to press the
the projector to select your video source. (Allow a few
seconds for the projector to sync up after pressing it.)

❏ If you’re using Windows,

the function key that lets you display on an external
monitor. It may have an icon such as , or it may be
labelled CRT/LCD. (Allow a few seconds for the projector
to sync up after pressing it.)

Power light on the projector is green and

Source button on top of

®

hold down the Fn key and press

If you’re using a Macintosh® notebook with Mac OS® X:

1. Select System Preferences from the Apple

Displays.

2. Click

Detect Displays.

®

menu and click

Click here

3. To display the entire desktop on both your projector screen
and LCD screen, click the

Arrangement or Arrange tab. (If

you don’t see this tab, make sure it is not hidden by another
window on your screen.)

4. Click

Mirror Displays in the lower corner of the screen. One

of the monitor icons automatically moves on top of the
other.

If the projector and notebook don’t display the same image

If you’re using a Windows notebook:

❏ On most systems, the or CRT/LCD key lets you

toggle between the LCD screen and the projector, or display
on both at the same time.

❏ You might need to use the Display utility in the Control

Panel to enable both the LCD screen and external monitor
port. Check your notebook’s manual or online help for
details.

❏ If you have dual monitor support, you may need to uncheck

the option to extend your Windows desktop in the Display
Properties.

Click here

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