Epson Powerlite S3 Users Guide

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Part Names and Functions
Base
•Air filter (air intake vent) 
 sp.59, p.65This prevents dust and other foreign particles 
from getting inside the projector when air is 
drawn in. It should be cleaned and replaced 
periodically.
•Ceiling mount holes (3 points) sp.58, p.75Attach the optional ceiling mount here when suspending the projector from a ceiling.
•Front adjustable foot
•Lens cover string attachment 
ringRemove this when suspending the projector 
from a ceiling.
•Foot adjust lever 
(See the Quick Setup sheet) 
						

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Part Names and Functions
Remote Control
If you position the   over the button icon or button name, a description of that button will appear.
•[Video] button sp.20•[S-Video] button sp.20
•Numeric buttons sp.28•Remote control light-emitting area 
•[A/V Mute] button sp.22•[E-Zoom] button ( ) ( ) sp.24•[Enter] button sp.26, p.34•[Esc] button sp.26, p.34•[Auto] button sp.20
•[Menu] button sp.34•[Power] button•[Color Mode] button sp.16•[ ] buttons sp.26, p.34•[Freeze] button sp.22
•[Page down] [Page up] buttons sp.26•[Computer] button sp.20
•[Resize] button sp.23
•[Pointer] button sp.23
•[Search] button sp.20•[Help] button sp.43•[Volume] buttons sp.19•[Num] button sp.28 
						

							Adjusting and changing the imageThis section explains how to adjust image quality, volume, and the color mode. It also explains how to change the image source and adjust the 
projection position.  
						

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Adjusting the Image QualityAdjusting Computer Images and RGB Video Images
Automatic setup detects analog RGB signals coming from a connected 
computer, and automatically adjusts these signals so that the optimum 
images can be obtained.
Automatic setup involves adjustment of the following three items:
Tracking
g, Position, and Sync (synchronisation)
g.
If “Auto Setup” in the “Signal” menu is set to “OFF,” automatic setup is 
not carried out. In this case, press the [Auto] button on the remote control 
or the [Enter] button on the projector’s control panel to make the 
adjustment while computer or RGB video images are being projected.If vertical stripes appear in the projected 
computer or RGB video images, and this cannot 
be fixed using automatic setup, you will need to 
adjust the Tracking
g manually using the 
following procedure.
PROCEDUREA
Select “Signal” from the configuration menu, and 
then select “Tracking.”
For details on this operation, refer to 
“Using the Configuration 
Menu.” sp.34
Check the buttons you can use and the operations they perform 
in the guide at the bottom of the screen.
Automatic Setup
• If you press the [Auto] button on the remote control, or 
the [Enter] button on the control panel, while 
performing other functions such as E-zoom or Freeze, 
these functions are canceled and then the automatic 
setup adjustment is made.
 Sometimes the signals may not be adjusted correctly 
depending on the type of computer or RGB video 
signals being input. In such cases, use the 
configuration menu commands to adjust the tracking 
and sync settings manually. sp.15
Remote control
Control panel
Adjusting the Tracking
Remote control
Control panel 
						

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Adjusting the Image Quality
B
Adjust the tracking until the vertical stripes disappear 
from the image. 
The tracking value increases or decreases each time a button is 
pressed.
C
Press the [Menu] button to exit the configuration 
menu.
If flickering, fuzziness or interference appear in 
computer or RGB video images, and this cannot 
be fixed using automatic setup, you will need to 
adjust the Sync (synchronisation)
g manually 
using the following procedure.
PROCEDUREA
Select “Signal” from the configuration menu, and 
then select “Sync.”
For details on this operation, refer to “Using the Configuration 
Menu.” sp.34
Check the buttons you can use and the operations they perform 
in the guide at the bottom of the screen.
The image will flash during continuous tracking 
adjustment.
Remote control
Control panel
Adjusting the Sync
Remote control
Control panel 
						

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Adjusting the Image Quality
B
Adjust the synchronization until the horizontal noise 
disappears from the image.
The sync value increases or decreases each time a button is 
pressed.
C
Press the [Menu] button to exit the configuration 
menu.
Selecting the Projection Type (Color Mode)
The following seven preset color modes are available. You can easily 
obtain the optimum image quality simply by selecting the color mode that 
corresponds to the projected images. The brightness of the images will 
vary depending on which color mode is selected.
 Adjust the tracking
g before adjusting the sync for best 
results.
 Flickering and fuzziness may also occur when the 
brightness, contrastg, sharpness, zoom, and keystone 
correction settings are adjusted.
Remote control
Control panel
Mode
Application
Photo
(When computer and RGB video images are being input)
The images are vivid and brought into contrast. Ideal for projecting 
still pictures, such as photos, in a bright room.
Sports
(When component video, S-video, or composite video images are 
being input)
The images are vivid and brought to life. Ideal for watching TV 
programmes and so on in a bright room.
Presentation
Ideal for giving presentations in a bright room
Theatre
Gives images a natural tone. Ideal for watching films in a dark room.
Game
Excels at emphasising dark gradations. Ideal for playing video 
games in a bright room.
sRGB
g
Ideal for images that conform to the sRGB color standard
Blackboard
Even if you are projecting onto a blackboard (green board), this 
setting gives your images a natural tint, just like when projecting 
onto a screen 
						

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Adjusting the Image Quality
PROCEDUREEach time you press the button, the color modes change in the 
following order.
The current setting appears in the top-right corner of the screen each 
time the color mode is changed. While the color mode name is 
displayed on the screen, it does not change to the next color mode 
setting unless you press the button.
The color mode can also be set using the “Color Mode” 
command in the “Image” menu. sp.35Remote control 
						

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Adjusting the Projection Position (Image Shift)When you cannot setup the projector directly in front of the screen, the 
projection position can be moved without moving the projector. 
PROCEDUREA
Using the buttons on the projector, perform zoom 
adjustment or keystone correction.
The Image Shift adjustment screen is displayed after you finish 
making adjustments.
B
Adjust projection position.
C
Press the [Esc] button to close the adjustment 
screen.
The screen closes automatically if no buttons are pressed for 
about 10 seconds.
 The projection position cannot be adjusted when zoom 
is set to the maximum “wide” position. 
 Even if you turn the power supply off, the “Image 
Shift” settings you make are kept. When either the 
projector position or the angle of the projector is 
changed, you can readjust or perform the following 
operations.
 You can also make adjustments from the configuration 
menu. sp.35
Remote control  Control panel
Press and hold down the 
[Wide] and [Tele] buttons 
for more than one second. Control panel 
						

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Adjusting the VolumeThe volume of the projector’s built-in speaker can be adjusted as follows.
PROCEDUREWhen the [ ] button is pressed, the volume increases. When the 
[ ] button is pressed, the volume decreases. 
The volume gauge appears on the screen while the volume is being 
adjusted. 
The volume can also be adjusted using the configuration 
menu. sp.37Remote control 
						

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Changing the Projected Image (Source Search)Automatically Detect Incoming Signals and Change the Projected Image (Source Search)
The picture signal input from the connected equipment is automatically 
detected and projected.PROCEDUREA
Perform the Source Search.
B
The screen being searched for is displayed, and then 
the image is projected.
When two or more pieces of equipment are connected, press the 
[Source Search] button until the target image is projected.
Changing Directly from the Remote Control
You can use the remote control to change directly to the target input 
source.
Computer S-Video Video
Skip
Remote control  Control panel
 When your video equipment is connected, start 
playback.
 The following screen is displayed when there is only 
one input signal, which is already selected, or when no 
picture signal is input. You can choose the input source 
from this screen. 
Changes to the image 
from the Computer port.
Changes to the image 
from the S-Video port.Changes to the image 
from the Video port.
Remote Control