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
Check the buttons you can use and the operations they perform 
in the guide at the bottom of the screen.
B
Set to “ON.”
If set to “ON,” none of the buttons on the control panel except 
the [Power] button can be operated.
Remote control
Control panel
Control panel
Remote control 
						

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Security functions
C
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
g
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 NTSC signals are being input.) Adjust the image tint.
Sharpness
Adjusts the image sharpness.
Color Temp.
g
You can adjust the overall tint of images. If you select “High,” images appear bluish, and if you select “Low,” images appear reddish. 
(This item cannot be selected if sRGB
g has been selected as the “Color Mode” setting in the “Image” menu.)
Color 
Adjustment
Adjusts the red, green, and blue color strength of the image.
Red: Adjust the intensity of red.
Green: Adjusts the intensity of green.
Blue: Adjusts the intensity of blue.
(This item cannot be selected if “sRGB
g” has been selected as the “Color Mode” setting in the “Image” menu.)
Reset
Resets all adjustment values for the “Image” menu functions to their default settings.
If you would like to return all menu items to their default, see “Reset All.” sp.41
Computer/RGB video
Component video
g/ Composite video
g/ S-Video
g 
						

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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
g
Adjusts computer images when vertical stripes appear in the images. sp.14
Sync.
g
Adjusts computer images when flickering, fuzziness or interference appear in the images. sp.15
Position
Moves the image display position vertically and horizontally.
Progressive
(Only appears when composite Video/S-Video/Component video signals are being projected.)
OFF: IP conversion is carried out for each field in the screen. This is ideal for using when viewing images with a large amount of movement.
ON: Interlaced
g (i) signals are converted into progressive
g (p) signals. This is ideal for using when viewing still images.
Computer 
Input
Selects the input signal in accordance with the equipment that is connected to the Computer port.
If set to “Auto” the input signal is set automatically in accordance with the connected equipment.
If the colours do not appear correctly when you select “Auto,” select the appropriate signal for the connected equipment manually.
Video Signal
(Only appears when composite video/S-Video signals are being projector.)
Sets the video signal format.
With the “Auto” function, image signals are recognized automatically. If interference appears in the projected images or no images appear when 
you select “Auto,” select the appropriate signal manually.
Resize
Sets the aspect ratio
g for projected images. sp.23
Reset
All the adjustment values on the “Image” menu, except “Computer Input,” are returned to their default values. Press the [Enter] button on the 
remote control or on the projectors control panel.
If you would like to return all menu items to their default, see “Reset All.” sp.41
Computer/RGB videoComponent video
gComposite video
g/ S-Video
g 
						

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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: 
Brightness 
Control
This lets you set the lamp brightness to one of two settings.
Select “Low” if the images being projected are too bright such as when projecting images in a dark room or onto a small screen.
When “Low” is selected, the brightness of the images is reduced, the amount of electricity consumed and noise produced during projection are 
reduced, and the lamps operating life is extended. (Electrical consumption: about an 18 W decrease, lamp life: about 1.5 times longer)
Volume
Adjusts the volume. sp.19
Reset
Adjustment values for the “Settings” menu functions are returned to their default settings, except for “Image Shift” and “Zoom.”
If you would like to return all menu items to their default, see “Reset All.” sp.41 
						

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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 being input to “Black,” 
“Blue,” or “Logo.”
Startup Screen:
The startup screen (the image projected when starting the projector) is displayed when starting (ON)/ or not displayed when starting (OFF). 
The setting is enabled after turning the power supply off and then back on.
User’s Logo
Change the user’s logo that is displayed as a background and displayed during A/V Mute. sp.66
Projection
Sets the projection position. sp.58
Front, Front / Ceiling, Rear, Rear / Ceiling
By holding down the [A/V Mute] button for about 5 seconds, you can change the projection setup. 
						

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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 signals are being input.
Fan Speed:
When using the projector at an altitude of about 4900 ft (1500 m) or higher, set to “High.”
Link 21L
Sets whether the EMP Link 21L utility software is being used or not.
To enable the EMP Link 21L, turn the projectors power off and wait until the cool down period has finished.
Language
Sets the language for message displays.
Reset
Returns “Display” and “Operation” settings in the “Extended” menu (except for “Fan Speed”) to their default settings.
If you would like to return all menu items to their default, see “Reset All.” sp.41
Sub-menu
Function 
						

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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 Signal
Displays the input signal settings. 
(Does not appear when the input source is composite video or S-video.)
Resolution
Displays the input resolution. 
(Does not appear when the input source is composite video or S-video.)
Video Signal
Shows the video signal format.
(Not displayed for computer, RGB video, or component video images.)
Refresh Rate
g
Displays the refresh rate. 
(Does not appear when the input source is composite video or S-video.)
Sync.
g Info
Information from this menu may be required when you ask for service from your dealer or from Epson. sp.56
(Does not appear when the input source is composite video or S-video.)
Computer/RGB Video/Component video
gComposite video
g/ S-Video
g