Epson Powerlite S1+ Users Guide

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Glossary GlossaryComplex terms used in this book, or terms not explained in the body of the 
text, will be briefly explained here. For further explanation, please consult 
commercially available reference texts.
5BNC
A type of connector used to input analog video 
signals.
Aspect ratio
The ratio between an image’s length and its height. 
Images which have an aspect ratio of 16:9 are called 
Widescreen. The aspect ratio for standard images is 
4:3.
Color 
Temperature
The temperature of an object which is emitting light. 
When the color temperature is high, colors tend to 
take on a bluish tinge; when the color temperature is 
low, colors tend to take on a reddish tinge.
Component Video
A type of video signal which has the video 
brightness and color signal information separated, in 
order to provide better image quality. In high-
definition TV (HDTV), it refers to images which 
consist of three independent signals: Y (luminance 
signal), and Pb and Pr (color difference signals).
Composite Video
The standard home video signal (NTSC, PAL, 
SECAM) which has the video brightness and color 
signal information mixed together. Composite video 
consists of the carrier signal Y (luminance signal) 
and the chroma (color) signal, combined within the 
color bar signal.
Contrast
The relative brightness of the light and dark areas of 
an image, which can be increased or decreased in 
order to make text and graphics stand out, or appear 
softer. 
Cool-down
The process used to cool down a projector lamp that 
is hot from use. Cool-down happens automatically 
when the [Power] button is pressed on the projector 
or on the remote control to turn the projector off. Do 
not unplug the projector power cable while it is 
cooling down. If cool-down is interrupted, heat from 
the lamp gets trapped inside the projector, 
potentially shortening the life of the lamp and 
causing projector failure.
Dolby 
digital
An audio format developed by Dolby
 Laboratories. 
Normal stereo is a 2-channel format which uses two 
speakers, whereas Dolby Digital is a 6-channel (5.1-
channel) system which adds a center speaker, two 
rear speakers and a sub-woofer.
HDTV
An abbreviation for High-Definition Television, it 
refers to high definition systems which satisfy the 
following conditions:
 Vertical resolution of 750p or 1125i or greater 
(p=Progressive scanning
g, i=Interlaced scanning
g)
 Screen aspect ratio of 16:9
 Dolby digital
gl audio reception and playback (or 
output)
Interlaced 
scanning
Each screen is divided into fine horizontal lines 
which are displayed in sequence starting from left to 
right and then from top to bottom. In this method of 
image scanning, even numbered lines and odd 
numbered lines are displayed alternately.
Progressive 
scanning
A method of image scanning whereby the image 
data from a single image is scanned sequentially 
from top to bottom to create a single image. 
						

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Glossary 
Refresh Rate
The number of refresh operations per second The 
light-emitting element of a display maintains the 
same luminosity and color for an extremely short 
time. For this reason, the image must be scanned 
many times per second in order to refresh the light-
emitting element. The refresh rate is expressed in 
hertz (Hz).
Resized display
This function is used to project computer images 
that have a resolution more than or less than the 
projectors panel resolution, so that they fill the 
whole of the projection area.
SDTV
An abbreviation for Standard Definition Television. It 
refers to standard television systems which do not 
satisfy the conditions for High-Definition Television.
Security 
lock
A device consisting of a projector case with a hole in 
it that a commercially-available theft-prevention 
cable can be passed through in order to secure the 
device to a table or pillar. This projector is 
compatible with the MicroSaver
 Security System 
manufactured by Kensington
.
Squeeze 
mode
The method of compressing 16:9 Widescreen 
images and recording them on video software as 4:3 
images.
When projecting with Squeeze mode on, the images 
will return to their original 16:9 format.
sRGB
An international standard for color intervals that was 
formulated so that colors which are reproduced by 
video equipment can be handled easily by computer 
operating systems (OS) and the Internet.
SVGA
A type of video signal with a resolution of 800 
(horizontal) × 600 (vertical) dots which is used by 
IBM PC/AT-compatible computers.
S-Video
A type of video signal which has the video 
brightness and color signal information separated, in 
order to provide better image quality. It refers to 
images which consist of two independent signals: 
Y (luminance signal), and C (color signal).
Sync.
(Synchronization)
The process of matching the phases (the relative 
position of crests and troughs) of computer and 
projector signals. If signals are not synchronized, 
problems such as flickering, blurriness and 
horizontal interference can occur.
Tracking
The process of matching the computer and projector 
frequencies (the number of crests in the signals). If 
tracking is not carried out correctly, wide vertical 
stripes will appear in the projected images.
VGA
A type of video signal with a resolution of 640 
(horizontal) × 480 (vertical) dots which is used by 
IBM PC/AT-compatible computers.
XGA
A type of video signal with a resolution of 1,024 
(horizontal) × 768 (vertical) dots which is used by 
IBM PC/AT-compatible computers.
YCbCr
The carrier signal contained in the color bar signal 
used in modern (NTSC) TV transmissions. The 
name comes from the Y (luminance) signal and the 
CbCr (chroma [color]) signals.
YPbPr
The carrier signal contained in the color bar signal 
used in high-definition TV (HDTV) transmissions. 
The name comes from the Y (luminance) signal and 
the PbPr (color difference) signals. 
						

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Cable Format Cable FormatSerial connection◗Connector type:  D-Sub 9-pin (male)
◗Projector input port type:  RS-232C
Projector ComputerProjector  (PC serial cable)  Computer
Signal name
Function
GND Signal line grounding
TD Transmitting data
RD Receiving data
DSR Data set ready
DTR Data terminal ready 
						

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Supported Display Resolutions Supported Display ResolutionsComputer* Connection is not possible if the equipment does not have a VGA output 
port.
Component Video
Composite Video/S-VideoIt may be possible to project signals which are not listed in the above table. 
However, not all functions may be supported with such signals.
Signal
Refresh Rate
g
(Hz)
Resolution
(dots)
Resolutions for 
Resized display
g 
(dots)
VGA
g60 640 × 480 800 × 600
VGAEGA 640 × 350 800 × 438
VESA 72 / 75 / 85, iMac* 640 × 480 800 × 600
SVGAg56 / 60 / 72 / 75 / 85, 
iMac*800 × 600 800 × 600
XGAg43i / 60 / 70 / 75 / 85, 
iMac*1024 × 768 800 × 600
MAC13” 640 × 480 800 × 600
MAC16” 832 × 624 800 × 600
MAC19” 1024 × 768 800 × 600
MAC21” 1152 × 870 794 × 600
SDTVg
(525i)60 640 × 480 800 × 600
SDTV
(525p)60 640 × 480 800 × 600
HDTVg
(750p)60 1280 × 720 800 × 450
HDTV 
(1125i)60 1920 × 1080 800 × 450
Signal
Refresh Rate
g
(Hz)
Resolutions (dots)Aspect ratio 
4:3
Aspect ratio 
16:9
SDTV(525i)(D1) 60 800 × 600 800 × 450
SDTV(625i) 50 800 × 600 800 × 450
SDTV(525p)(D2) 60 800 × 600 800 × 450
HDTV(750p) 16:9 
(D4)60 800 × 600 800 × 450
HDTV(1125i) 16:9 
(D3)60 800 × 600 800 × 450
Signal
Refresh Rate
g
(Hz)
Resolutions (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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Specifications Specifications
Pixelworks
TM DNX
TM ICs are used in this projector.
Product nameEPSON PowerLite S1+ LCD ProjectorSafety
USA
UL1950 3
rd Edition
Canada
CSA C22.2 No.950-95 (cUL)
European Community
The Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC)
IEC60950 2nd Edition, +Amd.1, +Amd.2, +Amd.3, 
+Amd.4
EMC
USA
FCC 47CFR Part15B Class B (DoC)
Canada
ICES-003 Class B
European Community
The EMC Directive (89/336/EEC)
EN55022, 1998 Class B
EN55024, 1998
IEC61000-4-2, IEC61000-4-3, IEC61000-4-4, 
IEC61000-4-5,
IEC61000-4-6, IEC61000-4-8, IEC61000-4-11,
IEC61000-3-2, IEC61000-3-3
Australia/New Zealand
AS/NZS 3548:1995, A1:1997, A2:1997, Class B
CISPR Pub.22:1993, A1:1995, A2:1996, Class B Dimensions14.6 (W) × 4.2 (H) × 10.4 (D) inches (370 × 106 × 265 mm) 
(not including projector’s feet)
Panel Size0.5 inches
Display methodPolysilicon TFT active matrix
ResolutionSVGA
g 480,000 (800 (W) × 600 (H) dots) × 3
Focus adjustmentManual
Zoom adjustmentDigital (Approx. 1:1.2)
Lamp (light source)UHE Lamp 130W
Maximum audio output1W monaural
Speaker1
Power supply
(Universal100 - 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 2.3 - 1.0 A
Operating temperature+5°C to +35°C (41°-95°F) (No condensation)
Storage temperature-10°C to +60°C (14°-140°F) (No condensation)
WeightApproximately 7 lbs (3.2 kg)
ConnectorsMonitor Out port 1 Mini D-Sub 15-pin (female) black
Computer/Component Video port 1 Mini D-Sub 15-pin (female) blue
S-Video port 1 Mini-DIN 4-pin
Video port 1 RCA pin jack
Audio port 1 RCA pin jack × 2 (L,R)
Control (RS-232C) port 1 D-Sub 9-pin (male) 
						

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Important Safety Instructions Important Safety InstructionsPlease read the following important information about your projector.
Follow these safety instructions when setting up and using the projector:
◗Do not place the projector on an unstable cart, stand, or table.
◗Do not use the projector near water or sources of heat.
◗Use attachments only as recommended.
◗Use the type of power source indicated on the projector. If you are not 
sure of the power available, consult your dealer or local electricity 
company.
◗Place the projector near a wall outlet where the plug can be easily 
unplugged.
◗If the projector has a three-prong plug, insert the projector’s three-pin 
grounding-type plug into a properly grounded outlet. If you have a two-
prong outlet, contact an electrician to replace it. 
◗Do not handle the plug with wet hands.◗Take the following precautions when handling the plug. Failure to 
comply with these precautions could result in sparks or fire.
◗Do not insert the plug into an outlet with dust present.
◗Insert the plug firmly into the outlet.
◗Do not overload wall outlets, extension cables or integral convenience 
receptacles. This can cause fire or electric shock.
◗Do not place the projector where the cable can be stepped on. It may 
result in fraying or damage to the plug.
◗Unplug the projector from the wall outlet before cleaning. Use a damp 
cloth for cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners.
◗Do not block the slots and opening in the projector case. They provide 
ventilation and prevent the projector from overheating. Do not place the 
projector on a sofa, rug or other soft surface, or in a closed-in cabinet 
unless proper ventilation is provided.
◗Never push objects of any kind through cabinet slots. Never spill liquid 
of any kind into the projector.
◗Unplug the projector when it will not be used for extended periods.
◗Do not place the projector and remote control on top of heat producing 
equipment or in a heated place, such as a car.
◗Unplug the projector from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified 
service personnel under the following conditions:
◗When the power cable or plug is damaged or frayed
◗If liquid has been spilled into the projector, or it has been exposed to 
rain or water
◗If it does not operate normally when you follow the operating 
instructions, or if it exhibits a distinct change in performance, 
indicating a need for service
◗If it has been dropped or the housing has been damaged
◗The internal projector components consist of many glass parts such as 
the lens and projection lamp.
c
 Never look into the projector lens when the lamp is switched on as the 
bright light can damage your eyes. Never let children look into the lens 
when it is on.
 Never open any covers on the projector except the lamp cover. 
Dangerous electrical voltages inside the projector can cause severe 
injury. Except as specifically directed in the User’s Guide supplied, do 
not attempt to service this product yourself. Refer all servicing to 
qualified service personnel.
 Keep the plastic bags for the projector, accessories and optional parts 
out of the reach of children. Children covering their heads with bags 
may result in death by suffocation. Be particularly careful around small 
children.
 When you replace the lamp, never touch the new bulb with your bare 
hands. The invisible residue left by the oil on your hands may be shorten 
the bulb life. Use a cloth or gloves to handle the new bulb. 
						

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Important Safety Instructions ◗The lamp is fragile, and can easily break. If the lamp breaks, handle the 
projector with extreme care to avoid injury from broken glass, and 
contact your dealer or see Where to Get Help
 for repairs.
Particular care should be taken when the projector is installed to a 
ceiling, as small pieces of glass may fall down when the lamp cover is 
removed. Be very careful not to allow such pieces of glass to get into the 
eyes or mouth.
◗Material or paper may get stuck against the air filter underneath the 
projector while it is in use. Remove anything from underneath the 
projector that might get stuck against the air filter in this way.
◗Never try to remove the lamp immediately after use.
◗Doing so will result in serious burns. Before removing the lamp, turn off 
the power supply and wait the time specified in the User’s Guide to allow 
the lamp to cool completely.
◗A mercury lamp with high internal pressure is used as the projectors 
light source. Mercury lamps may make a loud noise when they break. 
Handle the lamp with extreme care while observing the following. 
◗If the following points are not observed, injury or poisoning may result.
◗Do not damage the lamp or subject it to any impacts.
◗Do not use the lamp after the lamp replacement period has elapsed. 
Once the lamp replacement period has elapsed, the possibility of the 
lamp breaking becomes greater. When the lamp replacement message 
appears, replace the lamp with a new one as soon as possible.
◗The gases inside mercury lamps contain mercury vapor. If the lamp 
breaks, immediately ventilate the room to prevent the gases that are 
released when the lamp breaks from being inhaled or coming into 
contact with the eyes or mouth.
◗Do not bring your face close to the projector while it is in use, in order to 
prevent the gases that are released when the lamp breaks from being 
inhaled or coming into contact with the eyes or mouth.
◗If the lamp breaks and needs to be replaced with a new lamp, contact 
the place of purchase or see Where to Get Help
 for information on 
replacement. If the lamp breaks, pieces of broken glass may get 
scattered around inside the projector.◗Particular care should be taken when the projector is installed to a 
ceiling, as small pieces of glass may fall down when the lamp cover is 
removed. If cleaning the projector or replacing the lamp yourself, be very 
careful not to allow such pieces of glass to get into the eyes or mouth. 
If the lamp breaks and gas from the lamp or fragments of broken glass 
are inhaled or get into the eyes or mouth, or if any other ill effects are 
noticed, immediately seek medical advice.
◗If there is an electrical storm, do not touch the power plug, otherwise 
you may receive an electric shock.
◗Clean the inside of the projector periodically.
◗If the inside of the projector has not been cleaned for a long time, dust 
may build up and cause fire or electric shocks. Contact your dealer or 
Authorized EPSON Service Center to clean inside the projector at least 
once a year. A charge will be levied for this service. 
◗If using a remote control that takes button-type batteries, keep these 
button-type batteries out of the reach of children. Batteries are choking 
hazards and can be very dangerous if swallowed.
◗If the batteries are swallowed, seek medical assistance immediately.  
						

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FCC Compliance Statement We: EPSON AMERICA, INC.
Located at: 3840 Kilroy Airport Way
MS: 3-13
Long Beach, CA 90806
Tel: 562-290-5254
Declare under sole responsibility that the product identified herein, complies 
with 47CFR Part 2 and 15 of the FCC rules as a Class B digital device. Each 
product marketed, is identical to the representative unit tested and found to be 
compliant with the standards. Records maintained continue to reflect the 
equipment being produced can be expected to  be within the variation 
accepted, due to quantity production and testing on a statistical basis as 
required by 47CFR 2.909. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must 
accept any interference received, including interference that may cause 
undesired operation.
Trade Name: EPSON
Type of Product: Projector
Model: EMP-S1+
FCC Compliance StatementFor United States Users
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a 
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are 
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a 
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio 
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the 
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio or television reception. 
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular 
installation. If this equipment does cause interference to radio and television 
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the 
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the 
following measures.
◗Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
◗Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
◗Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to 
which the receiver is connected.
◗Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
WARNING
The connection of a non-shielded equipment interface cable to this equipment 
will invalidate the FCC Certification or Declaration of this device and may 
cause interference levels which exceed the limits established by the FCC for 
this equipment. It is the responsibility of the user to obtain and use a shielded 
equipment interface cable with this device. If this equipment has more than 
one interface connector, do not leave cables connected to unused interfaces. 
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could 
void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. DECLARATION of CONFORMITY
According to 47CFR, Part 2 and 15 
Class B Personal Computers and Peripherals; and/or 
CPU Boards and Power Supplies used with Class B 
Personal Computers 
						

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Warranty WarrantyEpson America, Inc. Limited Warranty
Basic Two-Year Warranty and 90-Day Lamp Warranty
What Is Covered: Epson America, Inc. (“EPSON”) warrants to the original 
retail purchaser of the EPSON product enclosed with this limited warranty 
statement that the product, if purchased new and used in the United States or 
Canada, conforms to the manufacturer’s specifications and will be free from 
defects in workmanship and materials for a period of two (2) years from the 
date of original purchase (except that the warranty period is 90 days for 
projector lamps). For warranty service, you must provide proof of the date of 
original purchase.
What EPSON Will Do To Correct Problems: If you elect carry-in warranty 
service, please bring the product securely packaged in its original container or 
an equivalent, along with proof of the date of original purchase, to your 
EPSON Dealer or EPSON Customer Care Center. EPSON will, at its option, 
repair or replace on an exchange basis the defective unit, without charge for 
parts or labor. When warranty service involves the exchange of the product or 
of a part, the item replaced becomes EPSON property. The exchanged 
product or part may be new or previously refurbished to the EPSON standard 
of quality, and at EPSON’s option, the replacement may be another model of 
like kind and quality. EPSON’s liability for replacement of the covered product 
will not exceed the original retail selling price of the covered product. 
Exchange or replacement products or parts assume the remaining warranty 
period of the product covered by this limited warranty. However, each 
replacement lamp carries the limited 90-day warranty stated above.
What This Warranty Does Not Cover: This warranty does not apply to 
refurbished or reconditioned products. This warranty covers only normal 
consumer use in the United States and Canada. 24-hour-per-day use does 
not cover consumables (e.g., fuses), other than lamps. This warranty is not 
transferable. EPSON is not responsible for warranty service should the 
EPSON label or logo or the rating label or serial number be removed or 
should the product fail to be properly maintained or fail to function properly as 
a result of misuse, abuse, improper installation, neglect, improper shipping, 
damage caused by disasters such as fire, flood, and lightning, improper electrical current, software problems, interaction with non-EPSON products, 
or service other than by an EPSON Authorized Servicer. Postage, insurance, 
or shipping costs incurred in presenting your EPSON product for carry-in 
warranty service are your responsibility. If a claimed defect cannot be 
identified or reproduced in service, you will be held responsible for costs 
incurred.
THE WARRANTY AND REMEDY PROVIDED ABOVE ARE EXCLUSIVE 
AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES 
INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF 
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. SOME 
LAWS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES. IF 
THESE LAWS APPLY, THEN ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES 
ARE LIMITED TO THE WARRANTY PERIOD IDENTIFIED ABOVE. 
UNLESS STATED HEREIN, ANY STATEMENTS OR REPRESENTATIONS 
MADE BY ANY OTHER PERSON OR FIRM ARE VOID. IN THE EVENT THE 
REMEDIES ABOVE FAIL, EPSON’S ENTIRE LIABILITY SHALL BE LIMITED 
TO A REFUND OF THE PRICE PAID FOR THE EPSON PRODUCT 
COVERED BY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN 
THIS WRITTEN WARRANTY, NEITHER EPSON AMERICA, INC. NOR ITS 
AFFILIATES SHALL BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOSS, INCONVENIENCE, OR 
DAMAGE, INCLUDING DIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR 
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, RESULTING FROM THE USE OR 
INABILITY TO USE THE EPSON PRODUCT, WHETHER RESULTING 
FROM BREACH OF WARRANTY OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY.
In Canada, warranties include both warranties and conditions.
Some jurisdictions do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty 
lasts and some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of 
incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations and exclusions 
may not apply to you.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other 
rights, which vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction.
To locate the Authorized EPSON Servicer nearest you, call the EPSON 
Connection
SM
 at (800) 637-7661 + PIN or (562) 276-4394 in the U.S. and 
(905) 709-3839 in Canada or write to: Epson America, Inc., P.O. Box 93012, 
Long Beach, CA 90809-3012. 
						

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 Index
13w3 port  ........................................................................................................... 15
5BNC port  .......................................................................................................... 15
A
A/V Mute  ............................................................................................................ 30
Accessories ................................................................................................. 53, 60
Air filter ................................................................................................................. 9
Air intake vent  ...................................................................................................... 9
All Reset  ............................................................................................................ 42
Aspect ratio  .................................................................................................. 10, 31
Audio port  ............................................................................................................ 8
Auto Setup  ......................................................................................................... 38
AV cable  ............................................................................................................ 20
B
Background Color  .............................................................................................. 40
Battery holder  .................................................................................................... 56
Brightness .......................................................................................................... 37
C
Cable Format  ..................................................................................................... 63
Ceiling .......................................................................................................... 13, 39
Ceiling mount holes  ............................................................................................. 9
Changing the battery  ......................................................................................... 56
Cleaning the air filter  .......................................................................................... 55
Cleaning the lens  ............................................................................................... 54
Cleaning the projector case  ............................................................................... 54
Color Mode  ........................................................................................................ 37
Color Temperature ............................................................................................. 38
Component Video  .............................................................................................. 21
Composite Video  ............................................................................................... 20
Computer cable  ................................................................................................. 14
Computer/Component Video port  ........................................................................ 8
Configuration Menus .......................................................................................... 32Connecting to a Computer  ................................................................................ 14
Connecting to Video Equipment  ........................................................................ 20
Contrast ............................................................................................................. 37
Control (RS-232C) port  ....................................................................................... 8
Control panel  ................................................................................................... 6, 7
Cool-down ................................................................................................... 24, 43
D
Display ............................................................................................................... 40
E
EPSON
accessories ........................................................................................... 53, 60
PrivateLine Support  .................................................................................... 53
technical support  ......................................................................................... 53
E-Zoom .............................................................................................................. 31
F
Focus ................................................................................................................. 25
Focus ring ...................................................................................................... 6, 25
Foot button  .......................................................................................................... 6
Freeze ............................................................................................................... 30
Front foot  ............................................................................................................. 6
G
Glossary ............................................................................................................ 61
H
Handle ............................................................................................................. 6, 9
HDTV ................................................................................................................. 61
Help ................................................................................................................... 53