Epson Powerlite S3 Users Guide

Epson PowerLite
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 S3
User’s Guide 

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Contents
Notations Used in This Guide................................................. 2
Contents ................................................................................. 4
Projector Features .................................................................. 6
Part Names and Functions ..................................................... 8
Front/Top .................................................................................... 8
Control Panel...

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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..........................................

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Projector Features
You can enjoy 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...

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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 for 
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 

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Part Names and FunctionsFront/Top
•Control panel sp.9•Remote control light-receiving 
area (See the Quick Setup 
sheet)Receives signals from the remote control.
•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.
•Lens coverAttach when not using the projector to 
prevent the lens from becoming dirty or 
damaged.•Focus ring (See the Quick 
Setup sheet)Adjusts the image focus.
•Foot adjust lever...

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Part Names and Functions
Control Panel•[Power] button 
(See the Quick Setup sheet)Turns the projector power on or off.
•[Help] button sp.43Displays and closes the help, which shows 
solutions if a problem occurs.
•[Menu] button sp.34Displays and closes the configuration menu.
•[Esc] button sp.34Stops the current function.
Displays the previous 
screen or menu while 
viewing a configuration 
menu. 
•[Source Search] button sp.20The input source is automatically searched for in the 
following order, and...

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Part Names and Functions
Rear
•Remote control light-receiving 
area (See the Quick Setup sheet)Receives signals from the remote control.
•Power inlet 
(See the Quick Setup sheet)Connects to the power cable.•Computer port 
(See the Quick Setup sheet)Inputs analog RGB video signals from a 
computer and RGB video signals and 
component video
g signals from other video 
sources.
•Video port 
(See the Quick 
Setup sheet)Inputs composite video
g signals to 
the projector from 
other video sources.
•S-Video...