Epson Powerlite S3 Users Guide

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List of Functions
“Reset” Menu
Sub-menu
Function
Reset All
Resets all items in all menus to their default settings.
 The “Computer Input,” “Zoom,” “Image Shift,” “User’s Logo,” “Lamp Hours,” and “Language” settings will not be reset to their defaults.
Lamp-Hours 
Reset
Clear the cumulative lamp operating time and reset to “0H.” Perform this procedure when you replace the lamp. 

TroubleshootingThis chapter describes how to identify problems and what to do if a problem is found. 

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Using the HelpIf a problem occurs with the projector, the Help function uses on-screen 
displays to assist you in solving the problem. It uses a series of menus in a 
question and answer format.
PROCEDUREA
Display the Help menu.
B
Select a menu item.
C
Confirm the selection.
Control panel
Remote control
Control panel
Remote controlControl panel
Remote control 

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Using the Help
D
Repeat the operations in steps 2 and 3 to proceed 
through the menu to more detailed items.
E
Press the [Help] button to exit the help menu.
If the Help function does not provide a solution to the 
problem, refer to “Problem Solving” sp.45  

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Problem SolvingIf you are having a problem with the projector, first check the projector’s indicators and refer to “Reading the Indicators” below.
If the indicators do not show clearly what the problem might be, refer to “When the Indicators Provide No Help.” sp.48Reading the Indicators
The projector is provided with the following three indicators which indicate the operating status of the projector.
The following tables show what the indicators mean and how to remedy problems that they indicate.
If...

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Problem Solving
Internal temperature error
(overheating)
The lamp will turn off automatically and projection will stop. Wait for about 5 minutes. After 
about 5 minutes the projector will switch to standby mode, so check the following: 
 Check that the air filter and air exhaust vent are clear, and that the projector is not positioned 
against a wall. 
 If the air filters are blocked, clean or replace them. sp.59, p.65
 After checking, press the [Power] button to turn the power back on.If this does...

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Lamp replacement notification
Replace the lamp with a new one. sp.61
If you continue to use the lamp after it has passed the replacement period, the possibility that the 
lamp may break will increase. Replace the lamp with a new one as soon as possible. The Power 
indicator status will vary depending on the projector status at the time.
 If the projector is not operating properly even though the indicators are all showing normal, refer to “When the Indicators Provide No 
Help” on the...

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Problem Solving
When the Indicators Provide No HelpIf any of the following problems occur and the indicators do not offer a solution, refer to the pages given for each problem.
No images appear sp.49
Projection does not start, the projection area is completely black, the 
projection area is completely blue, etc.Projection stops automatically sp.49The message “Not Supported.” is displayed sp.50The message “No Signal.” is displayed sp.50Images are fuzzy or out of focus sp.51Interference or distortion...

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Problem Solving
 No images appear
 Projection stops automatically
Problems relating to images
Check
Remedy
Was the [Power] button pressed?
Press the [Power] button to turn the power on.
Are both indicators switched off?
The power cable is not connected correctly or power is not being supplied normally. Connect the 
projector’s power cable correctly. (See the Quick Setup sheet)
Check that your power supply socket is working.
Is A/V Mute mode active?
Press the [A/V Mute] button on the remote control to...

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 The message “Not Supported.” is displayed
 The message “No Signal.” is displayed
Check
Remedy
Are the image signal format settings 
correct?
If a composite video
g or S-Video
g source is connected to the projector, use the “Video Signal” menu 
command to select the signal format. “Signal” - “Video Signal” sp.36
Does the mode match the frequency and 
resolution of the image signals?
Refer to the documentation provided with your computer for details on changing the resolution and...