Epson Powerlite S4 Technical Specifications

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Projector PartsProjector Specifications
General
Type of display Poly-silicon Thin Film Transistor (TFT)
active matrix
Size of LCD panels 0.5 inches (12.7 mm)
Lens f=1.4, focal length 16.6 mm
Zoom ratio 1:1.35 (digital zoom)
Resolution 800 × 600 pixels (SVGA) 
Brightness  1800 (high brightness mode)*
(ANSI lumens) 1500 (low brightness mode)
Contrast ratio 500:1
Image size  30 to 300 inches (0.76 to 7.6 m)
Projection distance 2.85 to 39.7 feet (0.87 to 12.1...

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Electrical
Rated frequency 50/60 Hz
Power supply 100 to 120 V: 2.2 A
200 to 240 V: 1.0 A
Power consumption Operating: 250 W
Standby: 5 W
Environmental
Temperature Operating: 41 to 95 °F (5 to 35 °C) 
(non-condensing) Storage: 14 to 140 °F (–10 to 60 °C)
Humidity Operating: 20 to 80% RH, 
non-condensing
Storage: 10 to 90% RH, non-condensing
Operating altitude 7500 feet (2280 meters)
Safety
United States FCC Part 15B Class B (DoC)
UL60950 Third Edition
Canada...

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Positioning the Projector
You can install the projector for these viewing setups:
When projecting from a rear or overhead position, reorient the 
image by changing the 
Projection setting in the Extended 
menu. 
Image Size and Projection Distance 
The maximum size of the image is determined by the distance 
from the projector’s lens to the screen. Depending on how you 
use the zoom and other settings, the actual size may be smaller.
To determine the exact...

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Adjusting the Image
The following sections describe how to adjust the image once it 
is displayed.
Adjusting the Height of the Image
If the image is too low, you can raise it by extending the 
projector’s front foot. 
1. Stand behind the projector. Press the foot release button and 
lift the front of the projector. This unlocks the foot.
2. Once the image is positioned where you want it, release the 
button to lock the foot in place.
3. If you need to...

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Adjusting the Image Shape
To avoid projecting with a distorted image shape, make sure the 
projector is positioned in line with the center of the screen (not 
to its left or right). Make sure the projector faces the screen 
squarely.
If the image is distorted after raising the projector, you can use 
the projector’s keystone correction function to adjust the shape.
Note: You can correct only vertical keystoning with this function. 
Images can be corrected...

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press the 
Resize button on 
the remote control. 
Turning Off the Picture and Sound 
Press the A/V Mute button on the remote control to darken 
your screen and turn off the sound. When you’re ready to 
resume, press 
A/V Mute again.
Note: You can make the blank screen blue, instead of black, 
whenever you press the A/V Mute
 button by selecting it as the 
background color in the Extended > Display menu. 
You can also temporarily...

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Cleaning and Replacing the Air Filter
Clean the air vents on the bottom of the projector once every 
three months, or more often in dusty environments. If they’re 
not cleaned periodically, they can become clogged, preventing 
proper ventilation. This can cause overheating and damage the 
projector.
1. Press the P 
Power button and wait for the P power light to 
stop flashing.
2. Unplug the power cord and disconnect any cables.
3. Turn the projector over....

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Warning
:   This product includes a lamp component that 
contains mercury (Hg). Please consult your state and local 
regulations regarding disposal or recycling. Do not put in the 
trash.
6. Gently insert the new lamp and tighten its screws.
Caution: Don’t touch the glass portion of the lamp assembly. 
Touching the glass could result in premature lamp failure.
7. Replace the cover. (The projector won’t...