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 m)
Optical aspect ratio 4:3
Keystone correction 
± 30° (for 4:3 images)
angle, vertical
± 20° (for 16:9 images)
Noise level 36 dB (high brightness mode); 
30 dB (low brightness mode)
Speaker 1 W monaural
* when using the Game color mode (see page 5)
Lamp 
Type UHE (Ultra High Efficiency)
Power consumption 170 W
Lamp life 2000 to 3000 hours, depending on
brightness mode selected
Part number V13H010L36
Remote Control 
Range 20 feet (6 meters)
Battery AAA × 2
Dimensions
Height 3.4 inches (87 mm)
Width 12.9 inches (327 mm)
Depth 9.7 inches (247 mm)
Weight 5.7 lb (2.6 kg)
Control panel
Ventilation 
slots
Lens cover
Adjustable foot
(for raising projector)Infrared 
receiver Focus ring Lamp coverFoot release button
S-Video 
port Computer port
AC power inletInfrared 
receiver Video port
Monitor 
Out portUSB port
Audio input
Speaker
Adjustable foot 
(for leveling projector)
Power button
LED 
indicator 
lights
Keystone correction buttons
(correct shape of non-rectangular images)
Source Search button
(switches input source)Esc button
(exits current menu item)
Help button Menu button
(displays on-screen menu)
Enter button
(selects menu options)
Wide and Tele buttons
(change image size) 
						

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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 ICES-003 Class B
CSA C22.2 No. 60950 )
Compatible Video Formats
The projector supports the video formats listed in the following 
tables. To project computer images, the computer’s video card 
must be set at a refresh rate that’s compatible with the projector. 
See your computer documentation for details.
Component Video
Composite Video/S-Video
It may be possible to project signals which are not listed above. 
However, not all functions may be supported with such signals.
Computer
* Connection is not possible if the equipment does not have a VGA 
output port.
SignalRefresh 
Rate 
(Hz)Resolutions (dots)
Aspect 
ratio 4:3Aspect 
ratio 16:9
SDTV (480i) (D1) 60 800 × 600 800 × 450
SDTV (576i) 50 800 × 600 800 × 450
SDTV (480p) (D2) 60 800 × 600 800 × 450
HDTV (720p) 16:9 
(D4)60 800 × 600 800 × 450
HDTV (1080i) 16:9 
(D3)60 800 × 600 800 × 450
SignalResolutions (dots)
Aspect ratio 4:3 Aspect ratio 16:9
NTSC 800 × 600 800 × 450
PAL, SECAM 800 × 600 800 × 450
SignalRefresh 
Rate
(Hz)Resolution
(dots)Resized display 
resolution 
(dots)
VGA 60 640 × 480 800 × 600
VGAEGA 70 640 × 350 800 × 438
VESA 72 / 75 / 85, 
iMac*640 × 480 800 × 600
SVGA 56 / 60 / 72 / 
75 / 85, iMac*800 × 600 800 × 600
XGA 43i / 60 / 70 / 
75 / 85, iMac*1024 × 768 800 × 600
SXGA 70/75/85 1152 × 864 800 × 600
SXGA 60/75/85 1280 × 960 800 × 600
SXGA 60/75/85 1280 × 1024 750 × 600
MAC13” 67 640 × 480 800 × 600
MAC16” 75 832 × 624 800 × 600
MAC19” 60/75 1024 × 768 800 × 600
MAC21” 75 1152 × 870 794 × 600
SDTV (480i) 60 720 × 480 800 × 600
SDTV (480ip) 60 640 × 480 800 × 600
SDTV (576i) 60 710 × 576 800 × 600
HDTV (720p) 60 1280 × 720 800 × 450
HDTV (1080i) 60 1920 × 1080 800 × 450 
						

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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 image size when you know the 
projection distance (or the exact projection distance when you 
know the desired image size), you can use the Projection 
Distance Calculator. You can download this program from the 
Epson website at http://support.epson.com. 
Turning the Projector On and Off
1. Open the lens cover. 
2. Connect the power cord to the projector and plug the other 
end into an electrical outlet.
3. The 
Power light turns orange.
4. Press the 
P Power button on the projector or remote 
control. 
You hear a beep, the 
Power light flashes green, and the lamp 
comes on in about 4 seconds. The 
Power light stays green.
5. Start your video or presentation. If you have connected more 
than one video source, use the 
Source buttons on the 
remote control to select the one you want to watch.
Turning Off the Projector
1. Press the P Power button on the projector or remote 
control. 
2. When you see the confirmation message, press the 
P Power 
button again. 
3. When the projector beeps twice and 
Power light turns 
orange, unplug the projector. 
Caution: Turn off this product when not in use to prolong the life 
of the projector.
Projection distance 
(wide to tele) Maximum diagonal image size
2.9 to 3.9 feet 30 inches (26 × 14 inches)
3.8 to 5.2 feet 40 inches (34 × 19 inches)
5.8 to 7.9 feet 60 inches (52 × 29 inches)
7.8 to 10.5 feet 80 inches (69 × 39 inches)
9.7 to 13.2 feet 100 inches (87 × 49 inches)
19.6 to 26.5 feet 200 inches (174 × 98 inches)
29.4 to 39.8 feet 300 inches (261 × 147 inches)
Front Rear
Front/ceiling
Rear/ceiling
AC power inlet 
						

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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 straighten the image, rotate the foot in the 
back of the projector to raise or lower the side.
If the image is no longer square after raising it, see “Adjusting 
the Image Shape” on page 5.
You can also use the 
Image Shift setting to finely adjust the 
position of the image on the screen. See the User’s Guide for 
details. 
Focusing the Image
Rotate the focus ring to sharpen the image.
Adjusting the Image Size 
You can adjust the image size using the Wide and Tele buttons 
on the projector, or zoom into a portion of the image using the 
E-Zoom buttons on the remote control.
Using the Wide and Tele Buttons
To enlarge or reduce your image size in small increments, press 
the 
Wide button to enlarge the image or press the Tele button 
to reduce it.
Note: You can also move the projector closer to or farther from the 
screen to adjust the image size.
Using the E-Zoom Buttons
1. Press the E-Zoom z button on the 
remote control.
A target scope is displayed on the 
screen.
2. Press the u d l r buttons to 
move the target scope to the center of the part you wish to 
enlarge or reduce.
3. Push 
E-Zoom z to enlarge the image. Push E-Zoom x to 
reduce the enlarged image.
❏
E-Zoom z: Enlarges part of the image without changing 
the size of the projection area.
❏
E-Zoom x: Reduces the part of the image that has been 
enlarged using the z button.
❏Reposition the image using the u d l r buttons.
Press 
Esc to cancel.
Foot release 
button
Focus ring
target scope
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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 when the projector is tilted to a maximum 
of ±30° for images with a 4:3 aspect ratio, or ±20° for 16:9 
images.
Press the 
u or d buttons to correct keystone distortion:
Note: The screen size changes when keystone correction is 
performed. If you notice reduced image quality after adjusting the 
shape, decrease the sharpness setting. 
Adjusting Computer Images
If you’re projecting from a computer, the projector’s Auto 
Setup
 function automatically adjusts the image for the best 
quality. However, if 
Auto Setup in the Signal menu is turned 
off, you need to press the 
Enter button on the projector to 
make the adjustment. This corrects the tracking, sync, and 
position settings. Turn off 
E-Zoom and A/V Mute before 
pressing this button.
Sometimes the image may not adjust correctly, depending on 
the type of signal output by the computer. Use the projector’s 
Tracking, Sync, and Position settings in the Signal menu if 
your notice any of these problems:
❏Flashing or blurry image
❏Vertical or horizontal stripes
❏Only a portion of the image is displayed
See the User’s Guide for more information.
Selecting the Color Mode
There are seven color modes. 
The mode changes each time you 
press the 
Color Mode button on 
the remote control. Make a 
selection appropriate for the 
image and current conditions.
❏Photo (Computer or RGB video)
Images are vivid and high-contrast. Ideal for projecting still 
pictures, such as photos, in a bright room. Photos that are 
under- or over-exposed look best in this mode. 
❏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 emphasizing dark gradations. Ideal for playing 
video games in a bright room.
❏sRGB
Conforms to the sRGB color standard. If the connected 
source has an sRGB mode, set both the projector and the 
connected source to sRGB.
❏Blackboard
When projecting onto a blackboard (green board), gives 
your images a natural tint, just like projecting onto a screen.
Note: You can also change the color mode through the Image menu. 
Selecting the Aspect Ratio
The aspect ratio is the ratio between an image’s width and its 
height. Standard images have an aspect ratio of 4 : 3 and HDTV 
and DVD images have an aspect ratio of 16 : 9. If your video 
source is 16 : 9, you can change the aspect ratio to view the video 
in 16 : 9 wide-screen format.
 
Color 
mode 
button 
						

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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 
stop the picture and sound 
by closing the lens cover. 
Freezing the Action
Press the Freeze button on the remote control to temporarily 
freeze the action on the screen. This freezes any moving images 
on the screen until you press the 
Freeze button again. 
Like the A/V Mute feature, if you are projecting a video, the 
video and audio continue while the projected image is paused.
Locking the Projector
You can lock the projector to prevent the image from being 
accidentally changed once it’s adjusted, and to keep children 
from using the projector without adult supervision.
1. Press the 
Menu button on the projector or remote control.
2. Use the menu navigation buttons to open the 
Settings 
menu, then select 
Operation Lock.
3. Turn the setting on to disable all the buttons on the 
projector’s control panel, except for the 
Power button. To 
operate the projector, you have to use the remote control.
4. Press 
Menu to exit the menu system.
Note: You can also set a password to prevent unauthorized use of 
the projector, or to allow the projector to be used for a selected 
period of time before password entry is required. See the User’s 
Guide for details.
Projector Status Lights
If your projector isn’t working correctly, first turn it off, wait for 
the warning light to turn a steady orange, and unplug it. Then 
plug the power cord back in and turn on the projector. If this 
doesn’t solve the problem, check the lights on top of the 
projector. They alert you to possible problems.
Resize 
button
Light Status Action
P off Make sure the power cable is connected 
securely at both ends.
P orange The projector is in standby mode. You can 
unplug the projector or press the PPower 
button to turn it on.
P flashing green The projector is warming up. The projected 
image starts to appear after about 4 seconds.
P green The projector is operating normally.
P flashing 
orangeYou’ve turned off the projector and it’s 
cooling down. Wait until the light stops 
flashing, then unplug it (or press the PPower 
button to turn it back on). 
flashing 
orangeThe lamp needs to be replaced soon. Make 
sure you have a spare lamp handy. 
PPower light is 
red and Lamp 
light is flashing 
redThe lamp needs to be replaced for projection 
to continue. If you just replaced the lamp, 
make sure the lamp cover is securely 
attached.
PPower light is 
flashing red 
and Temp 
light is flashing 
orangeThe projector is overheating. Make sure the 
air filter is clean; replace it if necessary.
PPower and 
Temp lights 
are redThe projector is overheating. The lamp will 
turn off automatically and projection will stop. 
Make sure the air filter is clean; replace it if 
necessary.
Power light is 
red and Temp 
light is flashing 
redThere is an internal problem. Turn off the 
projector and unplug it. Then contact Epson 
for assistance.
Power light
Temperature light
Lamp light 
						

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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. 
4. Use a small vacuum cleaner designed for computers and 
other office equipment to clean the vents shown below. If 
you don’t have a vacuum, use a very soft brush, such as an 
artist’s paintbrush.
If the dirt is difficult to remove or the filter is broken, replace 
it. Order part number 
V13H134A08 from an authorized 
Epson reseller. 
5. If you need to replace the filter, slide it out as shown below.
6. Insert the new filter so it clicks into place.
Replacing the Lamp
The projection lamp lasts from 2000 to 3000 hours, depending 
on usage. You can use the 
Info menu to check how long it’s 
been in use. It’s time to replace the lamp when:
❏The projected image gets darker or starts to deteriorate.
❏The projector’s 
Lamp light flashes orange.
❏The message 
Replace the lamp appears on the screen when 
you start projecting.
Note: Lamp life results vary depending on mode selected, 
environmental conditions, and usage. Lamp brightness decreases 
over time. Turn off this product when not in use to prolong the life 
of the projector. 
Purchase lamp part number 
V13H010L36 from an authorized 
Epson reseller.
Warning: Let the lamp cool fully (about an hour) before replacing 
it. In the unlikely event that the lamp has broken, small glass 
fragments may be present and should be removed carefully to avoid 
injury. 
Caution: Never touch the lamp with your bare hands; the invisible 
residue left by the oil on your hands may shorten the lamp life. Use 
a cloth or glove to handle the new lamp.
Follow these steps to replace the lamp:
1. Turn off the projector and unplug the power cord.
2. If the projector has been on, let it cool for about an hour.
3. Use the screwdriver included with the replacement lamp 
(or your own Phillips screwdriver) to loosen the lamp cover 
screw. Then slide off the lamp cover to remove it.
4. Loosen the two screws securing the lamp (they don’t come 
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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 work if the lamp 
cover is open or loose.)
8. Reset the lamp usage timer, as described in the next section.
Resetting the Lamp Timer
After installing a new lamp, you need to reset the timer so the 
projector can keep track of how many hours it has been used. 
1. Press the 
Menu button on the projector or remote control.
2. Use the menu navigation buttons to open the 
Reset menu, 
then select 
Reset Lamp Hours. 
3. When you see a confirmation prompt, highlight 
Yes and 
press the 
Select button.
4. When you’re finished, press the 
Menu button to exit.
The lamp usage timer doesn’t register until you’ve used the 
lamp for at least 10 hours.
Optional Accessories 
Epson provides the following consumables and optional 
accessories: 
You can purchase screens, carrying cases, or other accessories 
from an Epson authorized reseller. To find the nearest reseller, 
call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766). Or you can purchase 
online at www.epsonstore.com (U.S. sales) or www.epson.ca 
(Canadian sales).
Related Documentation
CPD-21361Epson Powerlite S4 Projector User’s Guide 
(HTML manual on CD-ROM)
CPD-21358R1Epson Powerlite S4 Quick Setup
CPD-21666Epson America, Inc. Limited Warranty
Product Part number
Replacement lamp V13H010L36
Air filter set (2) V13H134A08
50 Portable screen (4:3 aspect ratio)  ELPSC06
60 Portable pop-up screen (4:3 aspect ratio)  ELPSC07
80 Portable pop-up screen (4:3 aspect ratio)  ELPSC08
83.6 Hanging pull-down screen (4:3 aspect ratio) ELPSC09
Ceiling mount  ELPMBUNI
False ceiling plate ELPMBFCP
Ceiling mount secure cable kit ELPMBSEC
Suspension adapter  ELPMBAPL
Adjustable Ceiling Channel ELPMBACC
S-Video cable  ELPSV01
Component video cable (9.8 feet/3 m) for mini 
D-Sub 15-pin/RCA×3 ELPKC19
Distribution amplifier  ELPDA01
Samsonite wheeled softcase  ELPKS35-S
Samsonite soft shoulder case for projector and 
notebook ELPKS43
ATA molded hardshell case  ELPKS54
ELPDC05 High resolution document imager V12H162020
Kensington security lock ELPSL01