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  • Page 1 User’s Guide...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Projection Procedure This explains the basic operations for preparing the projector before use and for starting projection. Setup ... i • Using the remote control...i Connecting to Visual Equipment ... i Turning on and Projecting ... ii • No image is projected... ii •...

  • Page 3: Setup

    29 to -15 (11.3 to -5.7) 200” 300” 43 to -22 (17.0 to -8.6) W: Maximum Zoom T: Minimum Zoom Setup this projector parallel to the View from above screen. Do not stand this projector upright. This may damage your projector.

  • Page 4: Turning On And Projecting

    Wide Top * For video equipment, press "play " to start playback. * The greater the angle of tilt, the harder the image is to focus. Setup the projector at a lower angle of tilt. ■ Adjusting Focus Examples Panasonic...

  • Page 5: Notations Used In This Guide

    Indicates configuration menu items. " (Menu Name) " Example: "Image"-"Brightness" When "unit" or "projector" appears in the text of this User’s Guide, it may refer to items which are accessories or optional equipment in addition to the main projector unit itself. sp.67...
  • Page 6 Connecting to Visual Equipment ... i Turning on and Projecting ... ii No image is projected ... ii Adjusting Position and Focus ... ii Turning the Projector off ... ii Projector Features...4 Part Names and Functions...6 Front/Top ... 6 Control Panel ... 7 Rear ...
  • Page 7 Contents Appendices Installation ...55 Setting Up the Projector... 55 Maintenance...56 Cleaning ... 56 Replacing Consumables... 57 Saving a User's Logo ...63 Checking Projected Images on an External Monitor (Monitor Output) ...65 Optional Accessories and Consumables...66 Glossary ...67 List of ESC/VP21 Commands ...69 Command List...

  • Page 8: Projector Features

    The direct power on function means you can turn the projector on simply by plugging the power cable into the electrical outlet. Also, with the instant-off function you can finish quickly by unplugging the power cable immediately after use.
  • Page 9 Projector Features When you cannot setup this projector directly in front of the screen, the projection position can be finely tuned without moving this projector. sp.16 Manage users with password protect You can set up a password to restrict the use of the projector.

  • Page 10: Part Names And Functions

    • Front adjustable foot sp.i Extend and retract to adjust the projection angle when the projector is placed on a surface such as a shelf. • Foot adjust lever sp.i Pull out the foot lever to extend and retract the front foot.

  • Page 11: Control Panel

    • [Menu] button sp.32 Displays and closes the configuration menu. • [Power] button sp.i Turns the projector power on or off. • Indicator states sp.43 The colour of the indicators and whether they are flashing or lit shows the state of this projector.

  • Page 12: Rear

    • USB port sp.23, p.69 Connects the projector to a computer via the USBg cable when using the wireless mouse function. Computer images cannot be projected by using the USB cable to connect the computer.

  • Page 13: Base

    Part Names and Functions Base • Suspension bracket fixing points (3 points) sp.55, Attach the optional ceiling mount here when suspending the projector from a ceiling. • Foot adjust lever • Front adjustable foot • Lens cover string attaching stay Remove this when suspending the projector from a ceiling.

  • Page 14: Remote Control

    Part Names and Functions Remote Control If you position the over the button icon or button name, a description of that button will appear. • [Page down] [Page up] buttons sp.24 • [E-Zoom] button ( ) ( ) sp.22 • [Enter] button sp.24, p.32 •...

  • Page 15: Adjusting And Changing The Image

    Adjusting and changing the image This chapter explains how to adjust the quality of the image, the volume, the colour mode selection and so on, and also how to change the image. Adjusting the Image Quality ... 12 • Adjusting Computer Images and RGB Video Images...12 •Automatic Setup ...

  • Page 16: Adjusting The Image Quality

    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.

  • Page 17: Adjusting The Sync

    Adjusting the Image Quality Adjust the tracking until the vertical stripes disappear from the image. Using the remote control The tracking value increases or decreases each time a button is pressed. Press the [Menu] button to exit the configuration menu. The image will flash when continuous tracking adjustment is carried out, but this is normal.

  • Page 18: Selecting The Projection Quality (Color Mode)

    Adjusting the Image Quality Adjust the synchronization until the horizontal noise disappears from the image. Using the remote control The sync value increases or decreases each time a button is pressed. Press the [Menu] button to exit the configuration menu. •...
  • Page 19 Adjusting the Image Quality PROCEDURE Remote control Each time you press the button, the colour modes change in the following order. The current setting appears in the top-right corner of the screen each time the colour mode is changed. While the colour mode name is displayed on the screen, it does not change to the next colour mode setting unless you press the button.

  • Page 20: Adjusting The Projection Position (Image Shift)

    Adjusting the Projection Position (Image Shift) When you cannot setup this projector directly in front of the screen, the projection position can be finely tuned without moving this projector. PROCEDURE Using the button on the projector, perform zoom adjustment or keystone correction.

  • Page 21: Adjusting The Volume

    Adjusting the Volume The volume of the projector's built-in speaker can be adjusted as follows. PROCEDURE Remote control When the button is pressed to the [ ] side, the volume increases, and when it is pressed to the [ ] side, the volume decreases.

  • Page 22: Changing The Projected Image (Source Search)

    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. Computer S-Video Skip PROCEDURE Perform the Source Search. Using the Remote Control The screen being searched for is displayed, and then the image is projected.

  • Page 23: Useful Functions

    Useful Functions This chapter explains useful functions for giving presentations and so on, and the security functions. Functions for Enhancing Projection ... 20 • Pausing the Image and Sound (A/V Mute) ...20 • Freezing the Image (Freeze) ...20 • Changing the Aspect Ratio (Resizing)...21 •...

  • Page 24: Functions For Enhancing Projection

    Functions for Enhancing Projection Pausing the Image and Sound (A/V Mute) For example, this can be used if you want to pause the projection for a moment and focus the audience’s attention on what you are saying. Or if you are making a computer presentation and you do not want to show details, such as selecting different files.

  • Page 25: Changing The Aspect Ratio (Resizing)

    Functions for Enhancing Projection Changing the Aspect Ratio (Resizing) This function changes the aspect ratiog of images from 4:3 to 16:9 when component videog, S-Videog, or composite videog projected. Images which have been recorded in digital video or onto DVDs can be viewed in 16:9 wide-screen format.

  • Page 26: Enlarging Part Of The Image (E-Zoom)

    Functions for Enhancing Projection Move the pointer icon. Remote control You can use the "Pointer Shape" command in the "Settings" menu to change the shape of the pointer to one of three different shapes. sp.35 Enlarging Part of the Image (E-Zoom) This is useful when you want to see images in greater detail, such as graphs and details in a table.

  • Page 27: Using The Remote Control To Operate The Mouse Pointer (Wireless Mouse)

    If the USB terminal of a computer and the USB terminal on the back of this projector are connected by a commercially available USB A-B cable, you can use the projector’s remote control like a wireless mouse to control the computer’s mouse pointer.
  • Page 28 Functions for Enhancing Projection • The USB cable can only be connected to computers with a standard USB interface. If using a computer which is running Windows, the computer must have had a full version of Windows 98/2000/Me/XP Home Edition/XP Professional installed. If the computer is running a version of Windows 98/2000/Me/XP Home Edition/XP Professional that has been upgraded from an earlier version of Windows, correct operation cannot...
  • Page 29 Functions for Enhancing Projection • If the mouse button settings are set to reverse on the computer, the operation of the remote control buttons will also be reversed. • The wireless mouse function cannot be used while the following functions are being used. ·...

  • Page 30: Security Functions

    Preventing theft (Password Protect) When the Password Protect function is activated, people who do not know the password will not be able to use the projector to project images, if the power has been disconnected since the password was last entered correctly.

  • Page 31: Setting Password Protect

    If "Password Timer" is set to "OFF", the password entry screen will be displayed each time the power plug is disconnected and reinserted from the electrical outlet. If the projector’s power is on when it is in standby mode, the password entry screen will not be displayed.
  • Page 32 Security functions Turn "Password Timer" on. If you don't use this setting, proceed to step 4. (1) Select "Password Timer", and then press the [Enter] button. (2) Select "ON", and then press the [Enter] button. (3) Press the [Esc] button. (4) Select "Timer"...

  • Page 33: Operation Button Lock Function

    Security functions Operation Button Lock Function This function locks the buttons on the projector's 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.
  • Page 34 "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"...

  • Page 35: Configuration Menu

    Configuration Menu This chapter explains how to use the configuration menu and its functions. Using the Configuration Menu... 32 List of Functions ... 33 • "Image" Menu...33 • "Signal" Menu...34 • "Settings" Menu...35 • "Extended" Menu ...36 • "Info" Menu ...38 •...

  • Page 36: Using The Configuration Menu

    Using the Configuration Menu Selecting from the top menu Top menu guide Selecting from Changing the the sub menu selected item Sub menu (Settings) Buttons used Using the control panel Using the remote control Select the setting to change.

  • Page 37: List Of Functions

    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. Computer/RGB video Sub-menu Color Mode Select the quality of the image to suit your surroundings. Brightness Adjusts the image brightness.

  • Page 38: Signal" Menu

    All the adjustment values on the "Signal" menu, except "Computer Input", are returned to their default values. Press the [Enter] button on the remote control or on the projector's control panel. If you would like to return all menu items to their default, see "Reset All".

  • Page 39: Settings" Menu

    Wide: Larger Tele: Smaller Image Shift Adjusts the projection position. Operation When set to "ON", the operation of all buttons on the projector's control panel except for the [Power] button will be disabled. Lock Pointer The shape of the pointer can be selected.

  • Page 40: Extended" Menu

    "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.
  • Page 41 Link 21L Sets whether the EMP Link 21L utility software is being used or not. To enable the EMP Link 21L, turn the projector's power off and wait until the cool down period has finished. Language Sets the language for message displays.

  • Page 42: Info" Menu

    List of Functions "Info" Menu Lets you check the status of the image signals being projected and the status of the projector. (Display only) Computer/RGB Video/Component videog Sub-menu 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".

  • Page 43: Reset" Menu

    List of Functions "Reset" Menu Sub-menu Reset All Resets all items in all menus to their default settings. •The "Computer Input", "Zoom", "Image Shift", "User’s Logo", "Lamp Hours" and "Language" settings will not be reset to their defaults. Lamp-Hours Clear the cumulative lamp operating time and reset to "0H". Perform this procedure when you replace the lamp. Reset Function...

  • Page 44: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting This chapter describes how to identify problems and what to do if a problem is found. Using the Help... 41 Problems Solving... 43 • Reading the Indicators...43 •Power indicator lights red ... 43 •Lamp or Temp indicator flashes orange ... 44 •...

  • Page 45: Using The Help

    Using the Help If a problem occurs with the projector, the Help function uses on-screen displays to assist you in solving the problem. It uses a series of menus in a question and answer format. PROCEDURE Display the Help menu.
  • Page 46 Using the Help Repeat the operations in steps 2 and 3 to proceed through the menu to more detailed items. Press the [Help] button to exit the help menu. If the Help function does not provide a solution to the problem, refer to "Problem Solving"...

  • Page 47: Problems Solving

    Problems Solving If you are having a problem with the projector, first check the projector's indicators and refer to "Reading the Indicators" below. If the indicators do not show clearly what the problem might be, refer to "When the Indicators Provide No Help".

  • Page 48: Lamp Or Temp Indicator Flashes Orange

    5 minutes the projector will switch to standby mode, so check the following two points. After checking, press the [Power] button to turn the power back on. •Check that the air filter and air exhaust vent are clear, and that the projector is not positioned against a wall.
  • Page 49 Power Orange • If the projector is not operating properly even though the indicators are all showing normal, refer to "When the Indicators Provide No Help" on the following page. • If an indicator is showing a status which does not appear in the previous tables, contact your dealer or the nearest address provided in the "International Warranty Conditions"...

  • Page 50: When The Indicators Provide No Help

    (Computer monitors and LCD screens have different colour reproduction performance, so that the colours projected by the projector and the colours appearing on the monitor may not necessarily match, but this is not a sign of a problem.) Images appear dark sp.51...

  • Page 51: Problems Relating To Images

    S-Videog source is connected to the projector, use the "Video Signal" menu command to select the signal format. "Signal" - "Video Signal" When the "Sleep Mode" menu command has been set to "ON", the lamp turns off automatically if no operations are carried out for about 30 minutes while no video signal is being input.
  • Page 52 If the connection is made while the power is already turned on, the function [Fn] key that switches the computer's video signal to external output may not work. Turn the power for the projector and the computer off and then back on again.
  • Page 53 Are the cables connected correctly? Is an extension cable being used? Has the correct resolution been selected? Set the computer so that the signals that are output are compatible with this projector. Only when projecting computer images Have the "Sync.g" and "Trackingg"...
  • Page 54 Only when projecting computer images Has the correct resolution been selected? Set the computer so that the signals that are output are compatible with this projector. Only when projecting computer images Press the [Resize] button on the remote control.
  • Page 55 Computer port being projected? If a composite videog S-Videog source is connected to the projector, use the "Video Signal" menu command to select the video signal format. "Signal" - "Video Signal" sp.34 Use the "Brightness" menu command to adjust the brightness. "Image" - "Brightness"...

  • Page 56: Problems When Projection Starts

    There is probably a poor contact in the power cable, or the power cable may be defective. Reinsert the power cable. If this does not solve the problem, stop using the projector, disconnect the power cable from the wall outlet and contact the nearest address provided in the "International Warranty Conditions"...
  • Page 57 The operating range for the remote control is approximately 6m. Set the projector up in a location where strong light will not shine onto the remote control light-receiving area. Insert new batteries, while making sure that they are inserted the correct way around.

  • Page 58: Appendices

    Appendices This chapter provides information on maintenance procedures to ensure the best level of performance from the projector. Installation... 55 • Setting Up the Projector ...55 Maintenance ... 56 • Cleaning ...56 •Cleaning the Projector's Surface... 56 •Cleaning the Lens ... 56 •Cleaning the Air Filters and Air Intake Vent ...

  • Page 59: Installation

    • Before setting up the projector, make sure you read the separate SafetyInstructions/World-Wide Warranty Terms first. • Do not set this projector up on its side to carry out projection,otherwise malfunctions may occur. • Front projection (Front projection) • Rear projection using a translucent screen (Rear projection) •...

  • Page 60: Maintenance

    This section describes maintenance tasks such as cleaning the projector and replacing consumable parts. Cleaning You should clean the projector if it becomes dirty or if the quality of projected images starts to deteriorate. Make sure you read the separate Safety Instructions/ World-Wide Warranty Terms before cleaning.

  • Page 61: Replacing Consumables

    Maintenance Replacing Consumables This section explains how to replace the remote control batteries, the lamp, and the air filters. Replacing the batteries If delays in the responsiveness of the remote control occur or if it does not operate after it has been used for some time, it probably means that the batteries are becoming flat.

  • Page 62: Lamp Replacement Period

    • 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.
  • Page 63 Maintenance PROCEDURE After you turn off the projector’s power, and the confirmation buzzer beeps twice, disconnect the power cable. Wait until the lamp has cooled down, then remove the lamp cover from the base of the projector. Loosen the lamp cover fixing screw with the screwdriver that is supplied with the spare lamp (or your own cross head screwdriver).
  • Page 64 Maintenance Install the new lamp. Insert the new lamp so that the lamp fits in place correctly and once it is fully inserted, tighten the two screws. Install the lamp cover. Slide the lamp cover and tighten the cover fixing screws. •...

  • Page 65: Resetting The Lamp Operating Time

    Maintenance Resetting the Lamp Operating Time 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.

  • Page 66: Replacing The Air Filter

    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. PROCEDURE After you turn off the projector’s power, and the confirmation buzzer beeps twice, disconnect the power cable.

  • Page 67: Saving A User's Logo

    Saving a User's Logo You can record the image that is currently being projected as a user's logo. When a user's logo is recorded, the previous user's logo will be erased. PROCEDURE Project the image you would like to use as the user’s logo, and then display the configuration menu.
  • Page 68 The image to be recorded and a selection marquee box will be displayed.

  • Page 69: Checking Projected Images On An External Monitor (Monitor Output)

    While performing presentations and so on, you can check analogue 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. Monitor port Cable provided with monitor •...

  • Page 70: Optional Accessories And Consumables

    Pipe 570 (570 mm (22.44 in.)/silver)* ELPFP05 Pipe 770 (770 mm (30.31 in.)/silver)* ELPFP06 Use when installing the projector on a high ceiling or a ceiling with veneer panels. * A special method of installation is required in order to suspend the projector from a ceiling.

  • Page 71: Glossary

    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.
  • Page 72 In this mode, wide-screen images in 16:9 mode are compressed in the horizontal direction so that they are stored on the recording medium as 4:3 images. When these images are played back by the projector in squeeze mode, they are restored to their original 16:9 format. sRGB An international standard for colour intervals that was formulated so that colours which are reproduced by video equipment can be handled easily by computer operating systems (OS) and the Internet.

  • Page 73: List Of Esc/Vp21 Commands

    List of ESC/VP21 Commands Command List When a power on command is sent to the projector, the power will turn on and the projector will change to warm-up mode. When the power has turned on, a colon ":" (3Ah) will be returned.

  • Page 74: Usb Connection Setup

    List of ESC/VP21 Commands USB Connection Setup In order to control the projector using ESC/VP21 commands via a USB connection, the following preparations must be carried out. PROCEDURE Download the USB driver (USB-COM Driver) from the EPSON website to your computer.

  • Page 75: List Of Supported Monitor Displays

    List of Supported Monitor Displays Computer/RGB Video Signal Refresh rateg (Hz) VGAEGA VESA 60/72/75/85,iMac* SVGA 56/60/72/75/85,iMac* 60/70/75/85,iMac* SXGA 70/75/85 SXGA 60/75/85 SXGA 60/75/85 MAC13" MAC16" MAC19" MAC19" MAC21" SDTV (625i) SDTV(525i) SDTV(525p) HDTV (750p) HDTV(1125i) *1:Connection is not possible if the equipment does not have a VGA output port.

  • Page 76: Specifications

    Specifications Product name Multimedia Projector EMP-S3 327 (W) × 86 (H) × 246 (D) mm (not including feet) Dimensions Panel size 0.5 inches Display Polysilicon TFT active matrix method 480,000 pixels (800 (W) × 600 (H) dots) × 3 Resolution...

  • Page 77: Appearance

    Appearance 3-M4× 9 Centre of lens 50.1* 83.7 104.7 69.7 *Distance from center of lens to suspension bracket fixing point Units: mm...

  • Page 78: Index

    Fan Speed ...37 Focus ring...6 Cleaning the Air Filter... 56 Freeze ...20 Cleaning the Lens ... 56 Front adjustable foot ...6 Cleaning the Projector Surface ... 56 Color Intensity ... 33 Color Mode... 14 Glossary...67 Color Temp... 33 Computer Input... 34 Computer port...
  • Page 79 Top menu ...32 Search ... 10 Tracking ... 12 Security lock ... 6 Translucent screen...55 "Settings" Menu... 35 Setting Up the Projector ... 55 Sharpness ... 33 "Signal" Menu ... 34 USB connection ...70 Sleep Mode ... 37 USB port...8 Source ...
  • Page 80 According to 47CFR, Part 2 and 15 Class B Personal Computers and Peripherals; and/or CPU Boards and Power Supplies used with Class B Personal Computers :EPSON AMERICA, INC. Located at :3840 Kilroy Airport Way MS: 3-13 Long Beach, CA 90806...
  • Page 81 Neither is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein. Neither SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION nor its affiliates shall be liable to the purchaser of this product or third parties for damages, losses,...

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