Epson S3 Bedienungsanleitung

Epson PowerLite  S3 User’s Guide[...]

2 Notations Used in This Guide The terms “this unit” and “this projector” may also refer to the accesso ries supplied with the proj ector and other optional pro ducts. Indicates procedures which may re sult in damage or injury if suf f icient care is not taken. Indicates additional information and points which may be usef ul to kno w regard[...]

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4 Contents Notations Used in This Guide ...................... ........................... 2 Contents .................. .................................... ........................... 4 Projector Features ......... .................................... ..................... 6 Part Names and Function s ..............................................[...]

5 Contents Optional Accessories and Consumables .............................. 69 Glossary .................. .................................... ......................... 70 List of ESC/VP21 Command s ........................... ................... 72 Command List .................. ...................................... ................... 72 Ca[...]

6 Pr ojector Features Y ou can enjo y images of “Photos, ” “Presentations, ” “Games, ” and so on, in the optimum color tone by choosing the most suitable mode for your surroundings. s p.16 The direct po wer on function means you can turn the projector on simply by plugging the po wer cable into the electrical outlet. s p.39 Also, with t[...]

7 Projector Features When you cannot setup this projector directly in front of the screen, the projection position can be adjust ed to f it on the screen. s p.18 Manage users with pass word protect Y ou can set up a passw ord to restri ct the use of the projector . s p.28 Operation lock stops the use of al l control panel b u ttons except f or the [...]

8 P ar t Names and Functions Front/T op • Control panel s p.9 • Remote control light-receiving area (See the Quick Setup sheet) Receives signals from the remote control. • Front adjustable foot (See the Quick Setup sheet) Extend and retract to adjust the projection angle when the projector is placed on a surface such as a shelf. • Lens cove[...]

9 Part Names and Functions Contr o l Panel • [P ower] b utton (See the Quick Setup sheet) Turns the projector power on or off. • [Help] b u tton s p.43 Displays and cl os es the help, which shows solutions if a problem occurs. • [Menu] button s p.34 Displays and closes the configuration menu. • [Esc] button s p.34 Stops the current function[...]

10 Part Names and Functions Rear • Remote contr o l light-receiving area (See the Quic k Setup sh eet) Receives signals from the remote control. • Power inlet (See the Quick Setup sheet) Connects to the power cable. • Computer port (See the Quick Setup sheet) Inputs analog RGB video signals from a computer and RGB video signals and component [...]

11 Part Names and Functions Base • Air filter (air intake vent) s p.59 , p.65 This prevents dust and other foreign particles from getting inside the projector when air is drawn in. It should be cleaned and replaced periodically. • Ceiling mount holes (3 points) s p.58 , p.75 Attach the optional ceiling mount h ere when suspending the projector [...]

12 Part Names and Functions Remote Contr o l If you position the o ver the b utton icon or button name, a description of that button will appear . • [Video] button s p.20 • [S-Video] button s p.20 • Numeric buttons s p.28 • Remote control li ght-emitting area • [A/V Mute] button s p.22 • [E-Zoom] button ( ) ( ) s p.24 • [Enter] button[...]

Adjusting and changing the image This section e xplains how to adjust image qual ity , v olume, and the color mode . It also e xplains ho w to change the image source and adjust the projection position.[...]

14 Adjusting the Ima ge Quality Adjusting Computer Images and RGB Video Images Automatic setup detects analog RGB signals coming from a connected computer , and automatically adjusts these signals so that the optimum images can be obtained. Automatic setup in volv es adjustment of the following three items: T racking g , Position, and Sync (synchro[...]

15 Adjusting the Image Quality B Adjust the tracking until th e ver tical stripes disappear fr om the ima g e . The tracking v alue increases or decreases each time a button is pressed. C Press the [Menu] b utton to exit the configuration menu. If flickering, fuzziness or interference appear in computer or RGB video images, and this cannot be f ixe[...]

16 Adjusting the Image Quality B Adjust the synchr onization until the horizontal noise disappears fr om the image . The sync v alue increases or decreases each time a button is pressed. C Press the [Menu] b utton to exit the configuration menu. Selecting the Pr ojection T ype (Color Mode) The follo wing se ven preset color modes are a v ailable. Y[...]

17 Adjusting the Image Quality PROCEDURE Each time you press the button, th e color modes change in the follo wing order . The current setting appears in the t op-right corner of the screen each time the color mode is changed. While the color mode name is displayed on the screen, it does not change to the next color mode setting unless you press th[...]

18 Adjusting the Pr ojection P osition (Ima ge Shift) When you cannot setup the projector di rectly in front of the screen, the projection position can be mov ed without moving the projector . PROCEDURE A Using the b u ttons on the projector , perf orm zoom adjustment or keystone correction. The Image Shift adjustment screen is displayed after you [...]

19 Adjusting the V olume The v olume of the projector’ s built-in speak er can be adjusted as follo ws. PROCEDURE When the [ ] b utton is pressed, the volume increases. When the [ ] button is pressed, the v olume decreases. The vo lume gauge appears on the screen while the volume is being adjusted. The volume can also be adju sted using the confi[...]

20 Changing the Pr ojected Image (Sour ce Sear ch) A utomatically Detect Incoming Signals and Change the Pr ojected Image (Source Sear ch) The picture signal input from the connected equipment is automatically detected and projected. PROCEDURE A P erform the Sour ce Search. B The screen being sear ched f o r is displayed, and then the image is proj[...]

Useful Functions This section e xplains useful functions for giving presentations and other projection, and also e xplai ns the secur ity functions.[...]

22 Functions f or Enhancing Pr ojection P ausing the Image and Sound (A/V Mute) For e xample, this can be used if you want to pause the projection for a moment and focus the audience’ s atte ntion on what you are saying. Or if you are making a computer presenta tion and you do not want to sho w details, such as selecting dif ferent files. PROCEDU[...]

23 Functions for Enhanci ng Projection Changing the Aspect Ratio (Resizing) This function changes the aspect ratio g of images from 4:3 to 16:9 when component video g , S-V ideo g , or composite video g images are being projected. Images which hav e been recorded in digital video or onto D VDs can be vie wed in 16:9 wide-screen format. PROCEDURE Th[...]

24 Functions for Enhanci ng Projection B Move the pointer icon. Enlar ging P ar t 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. PROCEDURE A Star t E-Zoom. Y o u can use the "P ointer Shape" command in the "Settings" menu to change th e shape of the poin[...]

25 Functions for Enhanci ng Projection B Move the cr osshair to the area of the image that is to be enlarged or reduced. C Enlarge. Y ou can reduce the enlarged image b y pressing the [-] b u tton. T o cancel the E-Zoom, press the [Esc] button. Using the Remote Contr o l to Operate the Mouse P ointer (Wireless Mouse) If the USB terminal of a comput[...]

26 Functions for Enhanci ng Projection Once the connection has been made, th e mouse pointer can be operated as follo ws. • The USB cable can only be connected to computers with a standard USB interface. If using a computer which is running W indo ws, the computer must have had a full version of W indows 98/2000/Me/XP Home Edition/XP Professional[...]

27 Functions for Enhanci ng Projection • If the mouse button settings are set to rev erse on the computer , the operation of the remote control b uttons will also be reversed. • The wireless mouse function cannot be used while the follo wing functions are being used. · While a configuration menu is being displayed · While a help menu is being[...]

28 Security functions Preventing theft (P assw ord Pr otect) When the Password Pro tect function is acti vated, people who do not kno w the password will not be able to use the projector to project im ages. Furthermore, the user’ s logo that is displayed on the background of the screen cannot be changed. This is ef fecti ve against theft. At the [...]

29 Security functions When “P ass word Timer” is se t to “ON” and “Timer” is used The password entry screen will not be displayed at all when the po wer is turned on until the length of time that has been set has elapsed. When the set length of time has elapsed, the passw ord entry screen will be displayed each time the po wer is turn e[...]

30 Security functions C T urn “P assw ord Timer” on. If you don't use this sett ing, proceed to step 4. (1) Select “P assword T imer , ” and then press the [Enter] b utton. (2) Select “ON, ” and then press the [Enter] button. (3) Press the [Esc] b utton. (4) Select “T imer” and then press the [Enter] button. (5) While holding d[...]

31 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 sho w e vents so that only projection is carried out deacti vating all b uttons operation, or in places such as schools to limit the rang e of b uttons that can be operated. PROC[...]

32 Security functions C When the confirmation message is displaye d, select “Y es. ” The control panel buttons will be lock ed 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 “[...]

Configuration Menu This section e xplains how to use the configuration men u and its functions.[...]

34 Using the Configuration Menu A Selecting fr om the top menu C Changing the selected item B Selecting fr om the sub menu Top menu Sub menu (Settings) guide Remote control Control pane l Select the setting to chang e. Buttons used[...]

35 List of Functions “Image” Menu The items that can be set will v ary depending on the input source that is currentl y being projected. Setti ng details are sa ved separately for each source. Sub-menu Function Color Mode Select the type of image to suit your surroundings. s p.16 Brightness Adjusts the image brightness. Contrast g Adjusts the d[...]

36 List of Functions “Signal” Menu The items that can be set will v ary depending on the input source that is currently being projected. Setting details are sav ed separately for each source. Sub-menu Function Auto Setup Selects whether the automatic adjustment function for automatically opt imising images when the input source is changed is tu[...]

37 List of Functions "Settings" Menu Sub-menu Function K eystone Corrects vertical k eyst one distortion in images. Zoom Adjusts the size of the projected image. W ide: Larger T ele: Smaller Image Shift Adjusts the projection position. s p.18 Operation Lock When set to “ON, ” the operation of all bu ttons on the projector's contr[...]

38 List of Functions “Extended” Menu Sub-menu Function Display This lets you make settings rela ted to the projector’ s display . Message: Sets whether the input source name or color mode name or a message is displayed on th e screen (“ON”) or not displayed (“OFF”) a t times such as when the input source or color mode is cha nged or w[...]

39 List of Functions Operation Direct P ower ON: Sets whether direct pow er on is enab led (“ON”) or di sabled (“OFF”). When you set to “ON” and leav e the po wer cable connected to a wall socket, be a w are of that sudden sur ges of electricit y that m ay occur when po wer comes back on after a po wer outage may cau se the projector to[...]

40 List of Functions “Inf o” Menu Lets you check the status of the imag e signals being projected and the status of the projector . (Display only) Sub-menu Function Lamp Hours Sho ws the cumulati ve lamp operating time . If it reaches the lamp warning time, the characters are displaye d in yello w . The cumulati ve ope rating time from 0 to 10 [...]

41 List of Functions “Reset” Menu Sub-menu Function Reset All Resets all items in all menus to their d e fault settings . • The “Computer Input, ” “Zoom, ” “I mage Shift, ” “User’ s Logo, ” “Lamp Hours, ” and “L anguage” settings will not be reset to their d efaults. Lamp-Hours Reset Clear the cumulati ve lamp operat[...]

Troubleshooting This chapter describes how to identify proble ms and what to do if a problem is f ound.[...]

43 Using the Help If a problem occurs with the proj ector , the Help function uses on-screen displays to assist you in solving the pr oblem. It uses a series of menus in a question and answer format. PROCEDURE A Display the Help men u. B Select a menu item. C Confirm the selection. Control panel Remote control Control pane l Remote contr ol Control[...]

44 Using the Help D Repeat the operations in steps 2 and 3 to proceed thr ough the menu to more detailed items. E Press the [Help] button to e xit the help menu. If the Help function does not provide a solution to the problem, refer to “Problem Solving” s p.45[...]

45 Pr oblem Solving If you are ha ving a problem with the project or , first check the projector’ s indicators and refer to “Readi ng the Indicators” be low . If the indicators do not sho w clearly what the problem might be, refer to “Whe n the Indicators Provide No Help. ” s p.48 Reading the Indicators The projector is provided with the [...]

46 Problem Solving Internal temperature error (ov erheating) The lamp will turn off automatically and projection will stop. W ait fo r about 5 minutes. After about 5 minutes the projector will switch to standby mode, so check the follo wing: • Check that the air filter and air exhaust v ent ar e clear , and that the projector is not positioned ag[...]

47 Problem Solving Lamp replacement notif ication Replace the lamp with a ne w one. s p.61 If you continue to use the lamp after it has pass ed the replacement period, the possibility that the lamp may break will increase. Replace the lamp with a ne w one as soon as possible. The Power indicator status will v ary depending on the projector status a[...]

48 Problem Solving When the Indicator s Pro vide No Help If any of the follo wing problems occur a nd the indicators do not of fer a solution, re fer to the pages giv en for each problem. No images appear s p. 4 9 Projection does not start, the projec tion area is completely black, the projection area is completely blue, etc. Projection stops autom[...]

49 Problem Solving No images appear Projection stops automatically Prob lems relating to imag es Check Re medy W as the [P ower] button pressed? Press the [Po wer] button to turn the po wer on. Are both indicators s witched off? The po wer cable is not connected correctly or po wer is not being supplied normally . Connect the projector’ s power c[...]

50 Problem Solving The message “Not Suppor ted.” is display ed The message “No Signal.” is displa yed Check Re medy Are the image signal format settings correct? If a composite video g or S-V ideo g source is connected to the proj ector , use the “V ideo Signal” menu command to select the signal format. “Signal” - “V ideo Signal?[...]

51 Problem Solving Images are fuzzy or out of f ocus Interf erence or dist or tion appears in images Check Re medy Has the focus been adjusted correctl y? T urn the focus ring on the projector to adjust the focus. Is the lens co ve r still attached? Re m ove t h e l e ns cove r . Is the pr ojector at the correct distance? The recommended projection[...]

52 Problem Solving Image is too large and cu t off , or too small Check Re medy Has the “ Aspect ratio g ” been set correctly? Pres s the [Resize] b utton on the remote control. s p.23 Is the image still being enlarged by the E-Zoom function? Press the [Esc] button on the remote c ontrol to cancel the E-Zoom function. s p.24 Has the “P ositio[...]

53 Problem Solving Image colors are not right Images appear dark Nothing appears on the e xter n al monitor Check Re medy Do the input signa l settings match the signals from t he connected device? If a composite video g or S-V ideo g source is connected to the proj ector , use the “V ideo Signal” menu command to select the video signal format.[...]

54 Problem Solving P ow er does not tur n on No sound can be heard or the sound is f aint Pr oblems when pr ojection star ts Check Re medy Have y ou pressed the [P ower] b utton? Press the [Po wer] button to turn the po wer on. Are all of the indicators s witched off? The po wer cable is not connected correctly or po we r is not being supplied. Con[...]

55 Problem Solving The remote control does not work Check Re medy Is the remote contr o l facing towar ds the remote control light -receiving area on the projector when it is operated? Face the remote control to wards the remote control light-recei ving area. The operating angle for the remote control is appr oximately ±30º horizontally and appro[...]

56 Problem Solving Where to Get Help Epson provides technical assistance th rough electronic support services 24 hours a day , as listed in the follo wing table. T elephone Support Ser vices T o use the Epson Pri vateLine S upport service, cal l (800) 637-7661 and enter the PIN on the included Epson Pri v ateLine Support card. This is the fastest w[...]

Appendices This chapter provides inf or mat ion on maintenance procedures to ensure the best le v el of perf or mance from the projector .[...]

58 Installation Setting Up the Projector The projector supports the follo wing four dif ferent projection methods, allo wing you to choose the best method for displaying your images. * A special method of installation is required for suspending the projector from a ceiling. Please cont act your supplier if you would lik e to use this installation m[...]

59 Maintenance This section describes maintenance tasks such as cleaning the projector and replacing consumable parts. Cleaning Y ou should clean the projector if it becomes dirty or if the quality of projected images starts to deteriorate. Clean the projector’ s surface by wi ping it gently with a soft cloth. If the projector is particularly dir[...]

60 Maintenance Replacing Consumables This section explains ho w to replac e the remote control batteries, the lamp, and the air f ilters. If delays in the responsi veness of the remote control occur or if it does not operate after it has been used for so me time, it probably means that the batteries are becoming flat. Replace the batteries. Hav e t[...]

61 Maintenance It is time to replace the lamp when: • The message "Replace the Lam p." appears on the screen when projection star ts . • When the Lamp indicator is flashing orange • The projected image gets dar ker or star ts to deter iorate Lamp Replacement P eriod A message will be displayed. Flashing orange • The lamp replaceme[...]

62 Maintenance PROCEDURE A After y ou turn off the pr ojector’ s power , and the confirmation buzzer beep s twice, disconnect the power cab le . B W ait until the lamp has cooled do wn, then remove the lamp co ver from the base of the pr ojector . Loosen the lamp cov e r scre w with the screwdri ver that is supplied with the spare lamp (or your o[...]

63 Maintenance E Install the new lamp. Insert the ne w lamp so that it f its in place correctly . Once it is fully inserted, tighten the two scre ws. F Install the lamp cover . Slide the lamp cov er onto the projector a nd tighten the cov er scre w . • Install the lamp securely . If the lamp cov er is removed, the lamp turns of f automatica lly a[...]

64 Maintenance The projector has a built-in counter which k eeps track of the lamp operating time. When the cumulati ve operating time reaches a certain point, it causes the replacement w arning message to be displayed. Therefore, the counter needs to be re set after the lamp has been replaced with a ne w one. Y ou can do this using the conf igurat[...]

65 Maintenance If the air filters are brok en or if th e warning message reappears after they hav e been cleaned, th ey should be replaced. The air f ilter can be replaced e ven if the projector is installed on a ceiling. PROCEDURE A T urn off the projector’ s power . When the con firmation b uzzer beeps twice, disconnect the power cable. B Remov[...]

66 Sa ving a User's Logo Y ou can record the image that is curre ntly being projected as a user's logo. PROCEDURE A Pr oject the image y ou would like to use as the user’ s logo, and then displa y the configuration menu. B Select “Extended” fr om the configuration menu, and then select “User’ s Logo. ” For details on this oper[...]

67 Saving a User's Logo C When “Choose this imag e as the User's Logo?” appears, select “Y es. ” D The image to be recorded and a selection mar quee bo x will be displayed. Mo ve the mar quee bo x to select the par t of the image to use. E When “Select this image? ” appears, select “Y es. ” F Select the zoom rate fr om the[...]

68 Chec king Pr ojected Images on an Ex ternal Monitor (Monitor Output) While performing presentations and so on, you can check analog RGB images and RGB video images from a comput er being input to the "Computer/ Component V ideo" terminal by connecting an e xternal monitor to this projector . • Component video, S-V ideo, and component[...]

69 Optional Accessories and Consumab les You can purchase scre ens, carrying cases, or other accessories from an Epson authorized reseller. For product information and to find the nearest autho rized reseller, please call 8 00-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766) or browse our catalog of products at www.epson.com, select the product you are interested in, and c[...]

70 Glossar y The follo wing is an e xplanation of some of the terms used in this guide which may be unfamiliar or which ar e not e xplained in t he te xt of this guide itself. Further information can be obtained by referring to other commercially-a vailable publications. Aspect ratio The ratio between an image's length and its height. HDTV ima[...]

71 Glossary Squeeze mode In this mode, wide-scree n images in 16:9 mode are compr essed 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, the y are restored to their original 16:9 format. sRGB An international standard fo r colour interv als[...]

72 List of ESC/VP21 Commands Command List When a po wer on command is sent to th e projector , the power will turn on and the projector will change to warm-up mode. When the po wer has turned on, a colon ":" (3Ah) will be returned. When the projector ex ecutes a command, it returns a ":" and waits for the next command to be sent[...]

73 List of Suppor ted Monitor Displa ys *1:Connection is not possible if th e equipment does not ha ve a V GA output port. *2:Maximum Zoom The projection of some signa ls not listed in the tabl e may still be possible. Ho wev er , not all func tions may be supported. Computer/RGB Video Signal Refresh rate g (Hz) Sour ce Resolution (dots) Projected [...]

74 Specifications * The USB interface complies with the USB 1.1 standard. The USB connector is not guaranteed to operate correctly with all USB- compatible de vices. Angle of tilt If you set the projector higher than 30º, it could damage the projector and cause an accident. Product name Po werLite S3 Dimensions 327 (W) × 86 (H) × 246 (D) mm (not[...]

75 Appearance Units: mm 3-M4 × 9 115 127 80 12 104.7 327 83.7 50.1* 7.7 86 Center of lens 69.7 12 *Distance from center of lens to suspension br acket fixing point 246[...]

76 Impor tant Safety Instructions Please read the follo wing important information about your projector . Follo w these safety instructions wh en setting up and using the projector: • Do not place the projector on an unstable cart, stand, or table. • Do not stand on the projector or place heavy objects on it. • Do not use the projector near w[...]

77 Important Safety Instructions • The lamp is fragile, and can easily break. If the lamp breaks, handle the projector with extreme care to a void in jury from broken glass, and contact your dealer or contact Epson for repairs. s p.56 Particular care should be tak en when the projector is installed to a ceiling, as small pieces of glass may fa ll[...]

78 Epson America, Inc. Limited W arranty Basic T wo-Y ear W arranty and 90-Day Lamp W arranty What Is Cover ed : Epson America, Inc. (“EPSON”) warrants to the original retail purchaser of the EPSON product enclosed with this limited warranty statement that the product, if purchased and operated onl y in the United States or Canada, conforms to [...]

79 Epson America, Inc. Limited Warranty incidental or consequential damages, so the abov e limitations and exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gi ves you specific le gal rights, and you may also hav e other rights, which v ary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction. T o locate the Authorized EPSON Se rvicer nearest you, call the EPSON Connect[...]

80 Inde x A Accessories .................................. 56 Air exhaust vent ............................. 8 Air filter ....................................... 11 Air intake vent ............................. 11 Angle of tilt .................................. 74 Aspect ratio .................................. 23 Audio input .....................[...]

81 Index Power ON Protect ........................ 28 Presentation ................................. 16 Presenters Online ......................... 56 PrivateLine Support ..................... 56 Problem Solving .......................... 45 Progressive .................................. 36 Projection ..................................... 38 R Rear[...]

82 W e EPSON AMERIC A, INC. Located at 3840 Kilro y Air por t W ay MS: 3-13 Long Beach, CA 90806 T el 562-290-5254 Declare under so le responsibility that the product identifie d herein, complies with 47 CFR P ar t 2 and 15 of the FCC rules as a Class B digital de vice. Each product marketed, is id entical to t he representativ e unit tested and f [...]

Remote Contr o l • [Search] button s p.20 The input source is automatically searched fo r in the following order, and the input image from the connected equipment is projected. Computer port S-Video port Video port • [Freeze] button s p.22 Images are paused or unpaused each time the button is pressed. • [Color Mode] button s p.16 Changing the[...]