Epson Powerlite S3 Users Guide

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Maintenance
It is time to replace the lamp when:
 The message Replace the Lamp. appears on the screen when 
projection starts
. When the Lamp indicator is flashing orange
 The projected image gets darker or starts to deteriorateLamp Replacement Period
A message will be displayed.
Flashing orange
 The lamp replacement message is set to appear after the 
following periods of time in order to maintain the initial 
brightness and quality of the projected images. 
Brightness Control sp.37
· When used continuously at high brightness: Approx. 
1900 hours
· When used continuously at low brightness: Approx. 
2900 hours
 If you continue to use the lamp after this period, the 
possibility of the lamp breaking becomes greater. When 
the lamp replacement message appears, replace the 
lamp with a new one as soon as possible, even if it is still 
working.
 Depending on the characteristics of the lamp and on 
the way it has been used, the lamp may become darker 
or stop working before the lamp warning message 
appears. You should always have a spare lamp ready in 
case it is needed.
 Contact your dealer for a spare lamp.
Replacing the Lamp
 If you are replacing the lamp because it has stopped 
working, it is possible that the lamp is broken.
If replacing the lamp of a projector which has been 
installed on a ceiling, you should always assume that 
the lamp is broken and be extremely careful when 
removing the lamp cover.
 Wait until the lamp has cooled down sufficiently before 
removing the lamp cover. To give the lamp enough time 
to cool down after turning off the power, wait for about 
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Maintenance
PROCEDUREA
After you turn off the projector’s power, and the 
confirmation buzzer beeps twice, disconnect the 
power cable.
B
Wait until the lamp has cooled down, then remove the 
lamp cover from the base of the projector.
Loosen the lamp cover screw with the screwdriver that is 
supplied with the spare lamp (or your own cross head [Phillips] 
screwdriver).
Then slide the lamp cover straight forward and lift it to remove.
C
Loosen the two lamp screws.
Loosen the two lamp screws with the screwdriver that is 
supplied with the spare lamp (or your own cross head [Phillips] 
screwdriver).
D
Take out the lamp.
Hold the lamp as shown in the illustration below and lift it up 
and out of the projector.
If the lamp is broken, replace it with a new lamp, or contact 
your local dealer for further advice. If replacing the lamp 
yourself, be careful to avoid pieces of broken glass. 
						

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Maintenance
E
Install the new lamp.
Insert the new lamp so that it fits in place correctly. Once it is 
fully inserted, tighten the two screws.
F
Install the lamp cover.
Slide the lamp cover onto the projector and tighten the cover 
screw.
 Install the lamp securely. If the lamp cover is removed, 
the lamp turns off automatically as a safety precaution. 
Moreover, the lamp will not turn on if the lamp or the 
lamp cover is not installed correctly.
 The lamp contains mercury. Dispose of used lamps 
properly in accordance with your local regulations. 
						

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Maintenance
The projector has a built-in counter which keeps track of the lamp 
operating time. When the cumulative operating time reaches a certain 
point, it causes the replacement warning message to be displayed. 
Therefore, the counter needs to be reset after the lamp has been replaced 
with a new one. You can do this using the configuration menu.
PROCEDUREA
Connect the power cable and turn on the projector.
B
Select “Reset” from the configuration menu, and then 
select “Lamp-Hours reset.” 
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.
C
When “Execute?” appears, select “Yes.”
The lamp operating time will then be reset.
Resetting the Lamp Operating Time
Do not reset the lamp operating time except after the 
lamp has been replaced, otherwise the lamp replacement 
period will not be indicated correctly.
Remote controlControl panel 
						

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Maintenance
If the air filters are broken or if the warning message reappears after they 
have been cleaned, they should be replaced.
The air filter can be replaced even if the projector is installed on a ceiling.
PROCEDUREA
Turn off the projector’s power. When the confirmation 
buzzer beeps twice, disconnect the power cable.
B
Remove the air filter.
Put your finger into the recess of the air filter and slide it 
forward to remove it.
C
Install the new air filter.
Slide the air filter covers in from the outside and push them in 
until they click into place.
Replacing the Air Filter
Recess
Dispose of used air filters properly in accordance with 
your local regulations.
Air filter frame: Polycarbonate, ABS plastic
Filter: Polyurethane foam 
						

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Saving a Users LogoYou can record the image that is currently being projected as a users logo.
PROCEDUREA
Project the image you would like to use as the user’s 
logo, and then display the configuration menu.
B
Select “Extended” from the configuration menu, and 
then select “User’s Logo.” 
For details on this operation, refer to 
“Using the Configuration 
Menu.” sp.34
Check which buttons on the remote control or the control panel 
you can use, and the operations they perform, in the guide at the 
bottom of the screen.
When a users logo is recorded, the previous user’s logo 
will be erased.
Remote control
Control panel
 If the “User’s Logo Protect” function of “Password 
Protect” is set to “ON,” a message is displayed and the 
users logo cannot be recorded. To record a users logo, 
set “User’s Logo Protect” to “OFF” first. sp.30
 If keystone correction, Zoom adjustment, or E-Zoom 
and so on, have been carried out, the function currently 
being performed is cancelled when the “User’s Logo” 
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Saving a Users Logo
C
When “Choose this image as the Users Logo?” 
appears, select “Yes.”
D
The image to be recorded and a selection marquee 
box will be displayed. Move the marquee box to select 
the part of the image to use.
E
When “Select this image?” appears, select “Yes.”
F
Select the zoom rate from the Zoom rate setting 
screen.
G
When “Save this image?” is displayed, select “Yes.”
The image will then be saved. Once the image has been saved, 
the message “Completed.” will be displayed.
When you press the [Enter] button on either the remote 
control or the projectors control panel, the image will be 
displayed at its original resolution, so if a signal with a 
resolution that is different from the current resolution of 
the projector is projected, or if a video image is being 
projected, the display size will change.
Remote control
Control panel
Users logos can be saved at up to 400 × 300 dots in size. Saving the user’s logo may take a few moments (about 
15 seconds). Do not use the projector or any other 
sources which are connected to the projector while the 
users logo is being saved, otherwise it may result in 
errors in projector operation.
 Once a user’s logo has been saved, the logo setting 
cannot be returned to the factory default. 
						

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Checking Projected Images on an External Monitor (Monitor Output)While performing presentations and so on, you can check analog RGB images 
and RGB video images from a computer being input to the Computer/
Component Video terminal by connecting an external monitor to this 
projector.
 Component video, S-Video, and component video 
images cannot be output to an external monitor.
 The setting gauge for keystone correction and the 
configuration menus and help menus are not output to 
the external monitor.
Cable provided with monitor To Monitor Out port (black) Monitor port 
						

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Optional Accessories and ConsumablesYou can purchase screens, carrying cases, or other accessories from an Epson authorized reseller.  For product information and to find the nearest authorized 
reseller, please call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766) or browse our catalog of products at www.epson.com, select the product you are interested in, and click 
“Where to Buy.” To purchase online, please visit  the Epson Store at www.epsonstore.com (U.S. sales only). In Canada, please call 800-463-7766 for a reseller 
referral.This list of optional accessories is current as of January 2005. Details of accessories are subject to change without notice.
Part Number
Par t Name
V13H010L33
Replacement lamp
V13H134A08
Air filter set (2)
ELPSC06
50 Portable screen (4:3 aspect ratio) 
ELPSC07
60 Portable pop-up screen (4:3 aspect ratio) 
ELPSC08
80 Portable pop-up screen (4:3 aspect ratio) 
ELPSC09
83.6 Hanging pull-down screen (4:3 aspect ratio)
ELPMBUNI
Ceiling mount 
ELPMBFCP
False ceiling plate
ELPMBSEC
Ceiling mount secure cable kit
ELPMBAPL
Suspension adapter 
ELPMBACC
Adjustable Ceiling Channel
ELPSV01
S-Video cable 
ELPKC19
Component video cable (9.8 feet/3 m) for mini D-Sub 15-pin/RCA×3 
ELPDA010
Distribution amplifier 
ELPKS35-S
Samsonite wheeled softcase 
ELPKS43
Samsonite soft shoulder case for projector and notebook 
ELPKS54
ATA molded hardshell case 
V12H162020
ELPDC05 High resolution document imager
ELPSL01
Kensington security lock 
						

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GlossaryThe following is an explanation of some of the terms used in this guide which may be unfamiliar or which are not explained in the text of this guide itself. Further 
information can be obtained by referring to other commercially-available publications.
Aspect ratio
The ratio between an images length and its height. HDTV images have an aspect ratio of 16:9 and appear elongated. The 
aspect ratio for standard images is 4:3.
Color Temp.
The temperature of an object that is emitting light. If the colour temperature is high, the colours take on a bluish tinge. If the 
colour temperature is lower, the colours take on a reddish tinge.
Component video
Video signals which have the video brightness signals and colour signals separated, in order to provide better image quality. 
In high-definition TV (HDTV), it refers to images which consist of three independent signals: Y (luminance signal), Pb, and 
Pr (colour difference signals).
Composite video
Video signals which have the video brightness signals and colour signals mixed together. The type of signals commonly used 
by household video equipment (NTSC, PAL and SECAM formats). 
The carrier signal Y (luminance signal) and chroma (colour) signal which are contained in the colour bar are overlapped to 
form a single signal.
Contrast
The relative brightness of the light and dark areas of an image can be increased or decreased in order to make text and 
graphics stand out more clearly, or to make them appear softer. Adjusting this particular property of an image is called 
“contrast adjustment.”
Dolby Digital
A sound format developed by Dolby Laboratories. Normal stereo is a 2-channel format which uses two speakers. Dolby 
Digital is a 6-channel (5.1-channel) system which adds to this a centre speaker two rear speakers and a sub-woofer.
HDTV
An abbreviation for High-Definition Television. It refers to high-definition systems which satisfy the following conditions.
 Vertical resolution of 750p or 1125i or greater (p = progressive
g, i = interlaced
g)
Screen aspect ratio
g of 16:9
Dolby Digital
g audio reception and playback (or output) 
Interlaced
A method of image scanning whereby the image data is divided into fine horizontal lines which are displayed in sequence 
starting from left to right and then from the top to the bottom of the screen. The even-numbered lines and odd-numbered lines 
are displayed alternately.
Progressive
A method of image scanning whereby the image data from a single image is scanned sequentially from top to bottom to create 
a single image.
Refresh rate
The light-emitting element of a display maintains the same luminosity and colour for an extremely short time. Because of this, 
the image must be scanned many times per second in order to refresh the light-emitting element. The number of refresh 
operations per second is called the refresh rate, and is expressed in hertz (Hz).
SDTV
An abbreviation for Standard Definition Television. It refers to standard television systems which do not satisfy the conditions 
for High-Definition Television.
Security lock
A device consisting of a projector case with a hole in it that a commercially-available theft-prevention cable can be passed 
through in order to secure the device to a table or pillar. This projector is compatible with the Microsaver Security System 
manufactured by Kensington.