Epson Powerlite S1 Technical Specifications

							P R O D U C T  I N F O R M A T I O N  G U I D E
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EPSON PowerLite® S1
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Projector Parts .............................................................................................. EPSON PowerLite S1 - 1
Projector Specifications ................................................................................ EPSON PowerLite S1 - 1
Positioning the Projector .............................................................................. EPSON PowerLite S1 - 3
Turning the Projector On and Off ............................................................... EPSON PowerLite S1 - 4
Troubleshooting ........................................................................................... EPSON PowerLite S1 - 5
Switching Between Picture Sources............................................................... EPSON PowerLite S1 - 6
Adjusting the Image ..................................................................................... EPSON PowerLite S1 - 6
Selecting the Color Mode ............................................................................. EPSON PowerLite S1 - 8
Using the Automatic Setup........................................................................... EPSON PowerLite S1 - 8
Selecting the Aspect Ratio ............................................................................ EPSON PowerLite S1 - 8
Turning Off the Picture and Sound ............................................................. EPSON PowerLite S1 - 8
Freezing the Action....................................................................................... EPSON PowerLite S1 - 8
Projector Status Lights .................................................................................. EPSON PowerLite S1 - 9
Using the Remote Control ........................................................................... EPSON PowerLite S1 - 9
Using the Menus .......................................................................................... EPSON PowerLite S1 - 10
Using the Presentation Remote .................................................................... EPSON PowerLite S1 - 10
Replacing Remote Control Batteries ............................................................. EPSON PowerLite S1 - 11
Cleaning the Lens ......................................................................................... EPSON PowerLite S1 - 11
Cleaning the Projector Case.......................................................................... EPSON PowerLite S1 - 11
Cleaning the Air Filter .................................................................................. EPSON PowerLite S1 - 11
Replacing the Air Filter................................................................................. EPSON PowerLite S1 - 12
Replacing the Lamp...................................................................................... EPSON PowerLite S1 - 12
Optional Accessories..................................................................................... EPSON PowerLite S1 - 14
Related Documentation................................................................................ EPSON PowerLite S1 - 14 
						

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Projector PartsProjector Specifications 
General
Type of display Poly-silicon Thin Film Transistor (TFT)
active matrix with Micro Lens Array
Size of liquid 
crystal panels Diagonal: 0.5 inches (12.5 mm) × 3
Lens F=1.4 mm, f=16.6 mm
Focus adjustment Manual
Zoom ratio Digital 1.0 to 1.2, lens at maximum size
Resolution 800 × 600 pixels (native format) 
Number of pixels 480,000 × 3
Brightness 1200 ANSI lumens 
Contrast ratio 400 :1
EPSON Control
Code ESC/VP 21 (available online)
Image size 
(diagonal) 30 to 300 inches (0.9 to 11.3 m)
Projection distance 2.9 to 30 ft (0.9 to 9.0 m), Wide mode
3.5 to 37 ft (1.1 to 11.3 m), Tele mode
Projection methods Front, rear, upside-down (ceiling
mount)
Sound output 1W monaural
Optical aspect ratio 4 : 3 (horizontal : vertical), adjustable to
16 : 9 for HDTV, NTSC, PAL, and
SECAM images
Keystone correction 
angle
±15° vertical
Keystone correction
ratio 9.6 : 1
Supported video 
interface standards NTSC, NTSC4.43, PAL, PAL-M,
PAL-N, PAL60, SECAM 
Projection Lamp 
Type UHE (Ultra High Efficiency)
Power consumption 132W
Lamp life About 2000 hours 
Part number V13H010125
Remote Controls 
Range 20 feet (6 meters)
Battery Lithium (CR2025)
Lens coverFocus ring
Infrared 
receiver for 
remote control
Control panel
FootFoot button
Handle
Speaker
Ventilation 
outlet
L – Audio – R S-Video VideoComputer /
Component video
Control (RS-232C)
Monitor Out
Computer/Component 
Video portS-Video 
port
Video 
port
Audio input Monitor out 
port
RS-232C 
port
Security lock
Remote control 
holder
AC inlet
Infrared 
receiver for 
remote control
Air filter 
(air intake vent)
HandleCeiling mount 
holes
Lamp 
cover
Rubber 
foot 
						

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Dimensions
Height 4.2 inches (106 mm)
Width 14.6 inches (370 mm)
Depth 10.4 inches (265 mm)
Weight approximately 7 lb (3.2 kg)
Electrical
Rated frequency 50/60 Hz
Power supply 100 to 120 V model: 100 to 120 VAC, 
2.7 A
200 to 240 V model: 200 to 240 VAC,
1.3 A
Power consumption Operating: 180W
Standby: 5W 
Environmental
Temperature
(non-condensing) Operating: 41 to 95° F (5 to 35° C), 
Storage: 14 to 140° F (–10 to 60° C)
Safety
United States FCC Part 15J 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.
Computer
* Connection is not possible if the equipment does not have a VGA 
output port.
Component Video
Composite Video/S-Video
It may be possible to project signals which are not listed above. 
However, not all functions may be supported with such signals. SignalRefresh 
Rate
(Hz)Resolution
(dots)Resized display 
resolution 
(dots)
VGA 60 640 × 480 800 × 600
VGAEGA 70 640 × 350 800 × 438
VESA 72 / 75 / 85, 
iMac*640 × 480 800 × 600
SVGA 56 / 60 / 72 / 
75 / 85, iMac*800 × 600 800 × 600
XGA 43i / 60 / 70 / 
75 / 85, iMac*1024 × 768 800 × 600
MAC13” 67 640 × 480 800 × 600
MAC16” 75 832 × 624 800 × 600
MAC19” 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
SignalRefresh 
Rate 
(Hz)Resolutions (dots)
Aspect 
ratio 4:3Aspect 
ratio 16:9
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)60 800 × 600 800 × 450
SignalResolutions (dots)
Aspect ratio 4:3 Aspect ratio 16:9
TV(NTSC) 800 × 600 800 × 450
TV(PAL, SECAM) 800 × 600 800 × 450 
						

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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 37 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. 
If the projector is tilted in the front or the back, you may need 
to adjust the image shape. See page 7. 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 Aspect and 
Keystone buttons—also affect the size of the image, the 
numbers shown in the illustration should be considered for 
general guidelines, not exact measurements. 
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 of an image when you know the 
projection distance:
Maximum diagonal size = (0.8488 × projection distance) + 
0.90242
Minimum diagonal size = ((0.8488 × projection distance) + 
0.90242) × 0.8071
To determine the projection distance when you know the 
diagonal size of the screen image: 
Maximum projection distance = (diagonal size × 2.9924) - 
2.7004/2.54
Minimum projection distance = ((diagonal size × 2.9924) - 
2.7004/2.54)/0.8071
Table
Convenient for temporary front 
projection. Choose 
Front from 
the menu. 
Ceiling
Professional installation 
recommended. Choose 
Front/Ceiling from the menu. 
Rear
For permanent installation behind a 
translucent screen. Choose 
Rear 
from the menu. 
Rear/Ceiling
Professional installation behind a 
translucent screen recommended. 
Choose 
Rear/Ceiling from the menu. 
						

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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 grounded electrical outlet. 
The P 
Power light on the projector turns orange, indicating 
that the projector is receiving power, but is not yet turned 
on.
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.) 5. Press the P 
Power button on the remote control or the top 
of the projector to turn on the projector. 
You hear a beep, the P 
Power light flashes green as the 
projector warms up, and the projection lamp comes on in 
about 6 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 the following section, 
“Troubleshooting.”
Once you see your image, see page 6 for instructions on 
focusing and making other image adjustments. 
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
 Power button on the projector or remote 
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.)
Orange
Power button 
						

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 Power button again. The lamp is turned off and 
the P
 Power light flashes orange as the projector cools 
down. When the projector has cooled, the P
 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 power light on the projector is green and 
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 
Source button on top of 
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
®, hold down the Fn key and press 
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.) 
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. 
If you’re using a Macintosh® PowerBook® with 
Mac OS® X:
1. Select System Preferences from the Apple® menu and click 
Displays.
2. Click 
Detect Displays.
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 you’re using a Macintosh PowerBook with 
Mac OS 9.x or earlier:
1. From the Apple menu, select Control Panels, then click 
Monitors and Sound.
Click here
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Arrange icon, and then drag one monitor icon on 
top of the other. 
Note: If the 
Arrange option isn’t available, you may need to select 
one of the Simulscan resolution settings. Click the 
Monitor icon and 
then select a Simulscan resolution from the ones in the Resolution 
box. (Allow a few seconds for the projector to sync up after making 
the selection.)
Switching Between Picture Sources
You can connect the projector to multiple video sources 
simultaneously. Then you use the buttons on the projector or 
remote control to switch between them:
❏Press the 
Source button on the projector to switch between 
computer or component video, S-video, and composite 
video sources. 
❏On the remote control, press the 
Computer button to 
select a computer or component video source. Press the 
Video/S-Video button to select a composite or S-Video 
source. 
After you select a source, the screen goes dark for a moment 
before the image appears. The name of the source appears 
briefly on the screen.
Adjusting the Image
The following sections describe how to adjust the image once it 
is displayed.
Adjusting the Height of the Image
The projector should be as perpendicular to the screen as 
possible. If the image is too low, you can raise it by extending 
the projector’s front feet. 
1. Stand behind the projector. Press the foot release buttons 
and lift the front of the projector. This unlocks the feet.
2. Once the image is positioned where you want it, release the 
buttons to lock the feet in place.
3. If you need to straighten the image, rotate the feet to raise or 
lower the sides.
If the image is no longer square after raising it, see page 7.
Focusing the Image
Rotate the focus ring to sharpen the image.
Note:
If a computer image is still out of focus, you can increase the clarity 
by pressing the 
Auto button on the remote control. See page 8.
Click here
Drag one monitor
icon on top of
the other
Foot release 
button 
						

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Adjusting the Image Size 
You can adjust your image size using the zoom button on 
the projector, or zoom into a portion of the image using the 
E-Zoom button on the remote control.
Using the Zoom Button
To enlarge or reduce your image size in small increments, press 
the 
Wide button to enlarge the image or press the Tele button 
to reduce it.
Note:
You can always move the projector closer to or farther from the 
screen to adjust the image size.
Using the E-Zoom Button
The image is enlarged or reduced.
1. Press the 
E-Zoom z button on the 
remote control.
A target scope is displayed on the 
screen.
2. Press the [u][d][l][r] buttons to move the target scope to 
the center of the part you wish to enlarge/reduce.
3. Push 
E-Zoom z to enlarge the image. Push E-Zoom x to 
reduce the enlarged image.
❏
E-Zoom z: Enlarges part of the image without 
changing the size of the projection area.
❏
E-Zoom x: Reduces the part of the image that has been 
enlarged using the z button.
❏You can scroll with the [u][d][l][r] buttons.
Press 
Esc to cancel.
Adjusting the Image Shape
When the projector is raised in the front or back, the display 
distorts in the shape of a trapezoid. 
Note: You can correct only vertical distortion with this function. 
Horizontal distortion cannot be corrected.
Press the 
[u] or [d] buttons to correct the distortion.
Note: Screen size changes when keystone correction is performed.
If the images become uneven in appearance after keystone correction 
is performed, decrease the sharpness setting. 
Images can be corrected without distortion when the projector 
is tilted to a maximum of ±15°.
Adjusting the Image Quality
You may need to adjust the projector’s Tracking and Sync 
settings on the Image menu if your computer image has any of 
these quality problems:
❏Flashing or blurry image
❏Vertical or horizontal stripes
❏Only a portion of the image is displayed
See the User’s Guide for more information.
Note: You can also increase computer image clarity by pressing the 
Auto button on the remote control to optimize the tracking, sync, 
and position settings. Turn off E-Zoom and A/VMute before using 
the 
Auto button. 
target scope
enlargement ratio 
						

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Selecting the Color Mode
There are five color modes available. Make a selection 
appropriate for the conditions in which you are projecting.
❏Dynamic
Images are modulated and made crisper to emphasize 
brightness.
❏Presentation
Brightness is emphasized. For presentations in bright rooms.
❏Theatre
Best for watching movies in their natural tones.
❏Living Room
Brightness is emphasized. Ideal for playing video games in 
bright rooms.
❏sRGB
Conforms to the sRGB color standard. If the connected 
source has an sRGB mode, set both the projector and the 
connected source to sRGB.
The color mode changes each 
time you press the 
Color Mode 
button on the remote control.
Dynamic → Presentation →  
Theatre → Living Room → 
sRGB
Default Value
❏Computer input: Presentation
❏Other input: Dynamic
Note: You can also change the color mode through the Image menu. 
Using the Automatic Setup
If you are projecting from a computer, the projector 
automatically adjusts the input signals to produce the best 
image quality. Automatic setup adjusts the Tracking, Sync, and 
other image settings. 
However, if 
Auto Setup in the Image menu is set to OFF, you 
need to press the 
Auto button on the remote control while 
projecting from a computer to have the projector make the 
adjustments. 
Sometimes the signals may not be adjusted correctly, depending 
on the type of signals being output by the computer. In such 
cases, use the Image menu to adjust the tracking and sync 
settings manually. 
Selecting the Aspect Ratio
The aspect ratio is the ratio between an image’s width and its 
height. Standard images have an aspect ratio of 4 : 3 and HDTV 
and DVD images have an aspect ratio of 16 : 9. If your video 
source is 16 : 9, you can change the aspect ratio to view the video 
in 16 : 9 wide-screen format.  
Press the 
Aspect button on the 
remote control to change the aspect 
ratio. 
Turning Off the Picture and Sound 
Press the A/V Mute button on the remote control to darken 
your screen and turn off the sound. When you’re ready to 
resume, press 
A/V Mute again.
If you press the button while projecting from a video source, 
and you don’t pause the video, it continues to play even though 
you can’t see or hear it. When you press the 
A/V Mute button 
again to resume, the playback does not resume at the exact 
point you paused it.
Note: You can make the blank screen blue, instead of black, 
whenever you press the 
A/V Mute button by selecting it as the 
background color in the Setting menu. 
Freezing the Action
Press the Freeze button on the remote control to temporarily 
freeze the action on the screen. This freezes any moving images 
on the screen until you press the 
Freeze button again. 
Like the A/V Mute feature, if you are projecting a video, the 
video and audio continue while the projected image is paused, 
so when you press the 
Freeze button again to resume, the 
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Projector Status Lights
If your projector isn’t working correctly, first turn it off, wait for 
it to cool, and unplug it. Then plug the power cord back in and 
turn on the projector. If this doesn’t solve the problem, check 
the lights on top of the projector. They alert you to problems 
with projector operations.
Using the Remote Control
The remote control uses a line-of-sight infrared signal. It lets 
you access the projector’s features from anywhere in the room—
up to 20 feet away. (This distance may be shorter if the remote 
control batteries are low.)
The projector may not respond to remote control commands in 
these conditions: 
❏You are too far away—not within 20 feet (6 meters)—or not 
within 30° to the left or right of the front or rear sensor or 
15° above or below it
❏The battery is weak or not installed correctly
❏Ambient light is too bright
❏A fluorescent light is shining into the infrared receiver
❏A strong light source (such as direct sunlight) shines into the 
infrared receiver
❏Other equipment emitting infrared energy is present (such as 
a radiant room heater)
Light Status Description and action
off The projector is unplugged. If you want to turn 
it on, make sure the power cable is connected 
securely at both ends, then press the 
Power button to turn on the projector. 
orange The projector is in sleep (or standby) mode. 
You can unplug it to turn it off or press the 
Power button to turn it on.
flashing 
greenThe projector is warming up. Warming up 
takes about 35 seconds (the EPSON logo 
appears after approximately 6 seconds). 
When warming up is complete, the indicator 
changes to steady green.
green The projector is operating normally.
flashing 
orangeThe projector lamp is off and the projector is 
cooling down. Wait until the light stops 
flashing. (The cool-down period lasts about 20 
seconds.) Then, if you want to turn it off, 
unplug it. If you want to turn it on, press the 
Power button. (You can’t turn the projector 
on, and you should never unplug it, when the 
light is flashing orange.)
red The projector is too hot and the lamp has 
turned off. Wait 5 minutes, then unplug it and 
make sure nothing is blocking the projector’s 
air filter. If it continues to overheat, clean the 
air filter; see page 11 for instructions.
flashing red 
at 0.5-
second 
intervalsThe lamp cover is not closed securely or the 
lamp is broken or has burned out. Secure the 
lamp cover or replace the lamp; see page 12 
for instructions.
flashing 
orangeThe projector lamp has turned off 
automatically because the projector has 
overheated. Let it cool for a few minutes, then 
turn it back on. Make sure nothing is blocking 
the air filter. If it continues to overheat, clean 
the air filter; see page 11 for instructions.
flashing red 
at 1-second 
intervalsThere is an internal problem with the 
projector. Unplug it from the electrical outlet 
and contact EPSON for help.
Power light
Error light
Selects 
computer or 
component 
video source Selects S-Video 
or Video source Turns projector 
on or off
Cycles through 
5 color modes: 
Dynamic, 
Presentation, 
Theatre, Living 
Room, sRGB
Turns off the 
audio and 
video; press 
it again to 
resumeE-Zoom 
z zooms 
in on (enlarges) 
the selected area 
of the image E-Zoom 
x 
reduces the 
zoomed part 
of the image
When a menu is displayed, the 
 buttons select 
menu items and settings; when 
using the E-Zoom function, these 
buttons move the scope around 
the screen and scroll the image
Cancels the 
current function 
or displays the 
previous menu 
or screen when 
using the 
projector menus
Automatically 
adjusts computer 
images to their 
optimum settings 
when Auto Setup 
has been turned 
off in the Video 
menu
Selects a 
highlighted 
menu option 
or displays the 
next screen or 
menu
Freezes the 
current video 
or computer 
image on the 
screen
Changes the 
aspect ratio of 
images from 
4:3 to 16:9
Displays or 
hides the 
projector menus