Epson Powerlite S3 Users Guide

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Glossary
Squeeze mode
In this mode, wide-screen images in 16:9 mode are compressed in the horizontal direction so that they are stored on the 
recording medium as 4:3 images.
When these images are played back by the projector in squeeze mode, they are restored to their original 16:9 format.
sRGB
An international standard for colour intervals that was formulated so that colours which are reproduced by video equipment 
can be handled easily by computer operating systems (OS) and the Internet. If the...

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List of ESC/VP21 CommandsCommand List
When a power on command is sent to the projector, the power will turn on 
and the projector will change to warm-up mode. When the power has 
turned on, a colon : (3Ah) will be returned.
When the projector executes a command, it returns a : and waits for the 
next command to be sent.
If command processing terminates with an error, the projector outputs an 
error message and then returns the : code.
* When issuing any of the above commands, tack a Carriage Return...

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List of Supported Monitor Displays
*1:Connection is not possible if the equipment does not have a VGA 
output port.
*2:Maximum Zoom
The projection of some signals not listed in the table may still be possible. 
However, not all functions may be supported.Computer/RGB Video
Signal
Refresh rate
g (Hz)
Source 
Resolution 
(dots)
Projected 
Resolution*
2 
(dots)
VGA
g
60
640 × 480
800 × 600
VGAEGA
640 × 350
800 × 438
VESA
60/72/75/85,iMac*
1
640 × 480
800 × 600
SVGA
g
56/60/72/75/85,iMac*
1
800 × 600
800...

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Specifications
* The USB interface complies with the USB 1.1 standard. 
The USB connector is not guaranteed to operate correctly with all USB-
compatible devices.
Angle of tilt
If you set the projector higher than 30º, it could damage the projector and 
cause an accident.
Product name
PowerLite S3
Dimensions
327 (W) × 86 (H) × 246 (D) mm (not including feet)
Panel size
0.5 inches
Display 
method
Polysilicon TFT active matrix
Resolution
SVGA
g 480,000 pixels (800 (W) × 600 (H) dots) × 3
Focus...

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Appearance
Units: mm 3-M4×9
115 127 80
12
104.7
32783.750.1*
7.7 86Center of lens
69.7 12
*Distance from center of lens to suspension bracket fixing point246 

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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 stand on the projector or place heavy objects on it. 
 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 
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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 in jury from broken glass, and contact 
your dealer or contact Epson for repairs.  sp.56 
Particular care should be taken when the  projector is installed to a ceiling, as 
small pieces of glass may fa ll 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...

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Epson America, Inc. Limited WarrantyBasic Two-Year Warranty and 90-Day Lamp WarrantyWhat 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 and operated only 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...

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Epson America, Inc. Limited Warranty
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...

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IndexAAccessories .................................. 56
Air exhaust vent ............................. 8
Air filter ....................................... 11
Air intake vent ............................. 11
Angle of tilt.................................. 74
Aspect ratio .................................. 23
Audio input .................................. 10
Auto Setup .............................. 14
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BBackground Color ....................... 38
Blackboard ................................... 16...