Epson Powerlite S3 Users Guide

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Security functions
Operation Button Lock Function
This function locks the buttons on the projectors control panel.
This function is useful at times such as during show events so that only 
projection is carried out deactivating all buttons operation, or in places 
such as schools to limit the range of buttons that can be operated.PROCEDUREA
From the configuration menu, select “Settings” - 
“Operation Lock.”
For details on this operation, refer to 
“Using the Configuration 
Menu.” sp.34
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Security functions
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When the confirmation message is displayed, select 
“Yes.”
The control panel buttons will be locked in accordance with the 
selected setting.
There are two methods to cancel the projector’s control 
panel lock.
 Using remote control, change the “Settings” - 
“Operation Lock” in the configuration menu to “OFF.”
 Hold down the projector’s [Enter] button continuously 
for about 7 seconds, a message will be displayed and the 
lock will be cancelled. 

Configuration MenuThis section explains how to use the configuration menu and its functions. 

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Using the Configuration MenuA
Selecting from 
the top menu
C
Changing the 
selected item
B
Selecting from 
the sub menu
Top menu
Sub menu (Settings) guide
Remote controlControl panel
Select the setting to change.
Buttons used 

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List of Functions“Image” Menu
The items that can be set will vary depending on the input source that is currently being projected. Setting details are saved separately for each source.Sub-menu
Function
Color Mode
Select the type of image to suit your surroundings. sp.16
Brightness
Adjusts the image brightness.
Contrast
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Adjusts the difference between light and shade in the images.
Color Intensity
Adjusts the color intensity for the images.
Tint
(Adjustment is only possible when component video or...

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List of Functions
“Signal” Menu
The items that can be set will vary depending on the input source that is currently being projected. Setting details are saved separately for each source.
Sub-menu
Function
Auto Setup
Selects whether the automatic adjustment function for automatically optimising images when the input source is changed is turned “ON” or 
“OFF.” (Only appears when computer video is being projected.) sp.14
Tracking
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Adjusts computer images when vertical stripes appear in the images....

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List of Functions
Settings Menu
Sub-menu
Function
Keystone
Corrects vertical keystone distortion in images. 
Zoom
Adjusts the size of the projected image. 
Wide: Larger Tele: Smaller 
Image Shift
Adjusts the projection position. sp.18
Operation 
Lock
When set to “ON,” the operation of all buttons on the projectors control panel except for the [Power] button will be disabled. sp.31
Pointer 
Shape
The shape of the pointer can be selected. sp.23
Pointer 1:           Pointer 2:           Pointer 3:...

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List of Functions
“Extended” Menu
Sub-menu
Function
Display
This lets you make settings related to the projector’s display.
Message:
Sets whether the input source name or color mode name or a message is displayed on the screen (“ON”) or not displayed (“OFF”) at times such 
as when the input source or color mode is changed or when no image signals are being input.
Background Color:
Sets the screen status when the [A/V Mute] button on the remote control is being pressed or when no image signals are...

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List of Functions
Operation
Direct Power ON:
Sets whether direct power on is enabled (“ON”) or disabled (“OFF”).
When you set to “ON” and leave the power cable connected to a wall socket, be aware of that sudden surges of electricity that may occur when 
power comes back on after a power outage may cause the projector to turn on automatically.
Sleep Mode:
Sets whether projection stops automatically (“ON”) or not (“OFF”) when no operations are carried out for approximately 30 minutes while no 
image...

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List of Functions
“Info” Menu
Lets you check the status of the image signals being projected and the status of the projector. (Display only)Sub-menu
Function
Lamp Hours
Shows the cumulative lamp operating time.
If it reaches the lamp warning time, the characters are displayed in yellow. The cumulative operating time from 0 to 10 hours will be displayed as 
“0H.” From “10H” onwards, the display will be in units of 1 hour.
Source
Displays the input source which is currently being projected.
Input...