Epson Powerlite S3 Users Guide

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Problem Solving
 Images are fuzzy or out of focus
 Interference or distortion appears in images
Check
Remedy
Has the focus been adjusted correctly?
Turn the focus ring on the projector to adjust the focus.
Is the lens cover still attached?
Remove the lens cover.
Is the projector at the correct distance?
The recommended projection distance ranges from 2.9 ft (87 cm) to 39.8 ft (1212 cm). (See the Quick 
Setup sheet)
Is the keystone adjustment value too 
large?
Decrease the projection angle to reduce...

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Problem Solving
 Image is too large and cut off, or too small
Check
Remedy
Has the “Aspect ratio
g” been set 
correctly?
Press the [Resize] button on the remote control.
 sp.23
Is the image still being enlarged by the 
E-Zoom function?
Press the [Esc] button on the remote control to cancel the E-Zoom function. sp.24
Has the “Position” setting been adjusted 
correctly?
If analog RGB images from a computer or RGB video images are being projected, press the [Auto] 
button on the remote control or the...

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Problem Solving
 Image colors are not right
 Images appear dark
 Nothing appears on the external monitor
Check
Remedy
Do the input signal settings match the 
signals from the connected device?
If a composite video
g or S-Video
g source is connected to the projector, use the “Video Signal” menu 
command to select the video signal format.
“Signal” - “Video Signal” sp.36
Has the image brightness been adjusted 
correctly?
Use the “Brightness” menu command to adjust the brightness. “Image” - “Brightness”...

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Problem Solving
 Power does not turn on
 No sound can be heard or the sound is faint
Problems when projection starts
Check
Remedy
Have you pressed the [Power] button?
Press the [Power] button to turn the power on.
Are all of the indicators switched off?
The power cable is not connected correctly or power is not being supplied. Connect the power cable to 
the projector correctly. (See the Quick Setup sheet)
Alternatively, check the circuit breaker to see if power is being supplied.
Do the indicators...

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Problem Solving
 The remote control does not work
Check
Remedy
Is the remote control facing towards the 
remote control light-receiving area on the 
projector when it is operated?
Face the remote control towards the remote control light-receiving area.
The operating angle for the remote control is approximately ±30º horizontally and approximately ±15º 
vertically. 
Is the remote control too far from the 
projector?
The operating range for the remote control is approximately 20 ft (6 m). 
Is direct...

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Problem Solving
Where to Get HelpEpson provides technical assistance through electronic support services 
24 hours a day, as listed in the following table.Telephone Support ServicesTo use the Epson PrivateLine Support service, call (800) 637-7661
 and enter 
the PIN on the included Epson PrivateLine Support card. This is the fastest 
way of speaking to a live representative, and it’s free. This service is available 
6
AM
 to 6
PM
, Pacific Time, Monday through Friday, for the duration of your...

AppendicesThis chapter provides information on maintenance procedures to ensure the best level of performance from the projector. 

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InstallationSetting Up the Projector
The projector supports the following four different projection methods, 
allowing you to choose the best method for displaying your images.
* A special method of installation is required for suspending the projector 
from a ceiling. Please contact your supplier if you would like to use this 
installation method. The optional ceiling mount is required when 
installing the projector on a ceiling. sp.69
 Before setting up the projector, make sure you read the...

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MaintenanceThis section describes maintenance tasks such as cleaning the projector and 
replacing consumable parts.Cleaning
You should clean the projector if it becomes dirty or if the quality of 
projected images starts to deteriorate.
Clean the projector’s surface by wiping it gently with a soft cloth.
If the projector is particularly dirty, moisten the cloth with water 
containing a small amount of neutral detergent, and then firmly wring the 
cloth dry before using it to wipe the projector’s...

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Maintenance
Replacing Consumables
This section explains how to replace the remote control batteries, the lamp, 
and the air filters.
If delays in the responsiveness of the remote control occur or if it does not 
operate after it has been used for some time, it probably means that the 
batteries are becoming flat. Replace the batteries. Have two spare AAA-
size alkaline batteries ready to use when required.PROCEDUREA
Remove the battery cover.
While pushing the catch of the battery compartment cover,...