Epson PowerLite S1 manual

1 User’s Guide EPSON PowerLite  S1[...]

2 Meaning of Symbols Meaning of Symbols The terms ‘this unit’ and ‘this projector’ which appear in this manual may also refer to the ac cessories supplied with the proj ector and other optional products. Copyright Notice All rights reserved . No part of this publication may be reproduced, sto red in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any[...]

3 Features Auto setup (Computer connections) The projector analyzes the signal of the computer to which it is co nnected and automatically makes adjustments to ensure optimal projection resu lts. See “ Functions for Enhancing Projection ” on page 29 . Color mode Image quality can be selected according to the type of scene. See “ Selecting a c[...]

4 Contents Before Using the Projector Part Names and Functions 6 Front/Top 6 Control panel 7 Rear 8 Base 9 Remote Control 10 Installation 12 Installation method 12 Projection distance and screen size 12 Other installation methods 13 Connecting to a Computer 14 Compatible computers 14 Projecting images from a computer 14 Playing sound from a compute[...]

5 Troubleshooting When You Suspect a Problem 43 Power indicator 43 Warning indicator 44 When the indicators provide no help 45 Where to Get Help 53 Telephone Support Services 53 Appendix Projector Care 54 Cleaning 54 Replacing consumables 56 Optional Accessories 60 Glossary 61 Cable Format 63 Supported Display Resolutions 64 Specifications 65 Impor[...]

6 Part Names and Functions Before Using the Projector Part Names and Functions Front/Top • remote control infrared receiver s P. 11 Receives signals from the remote control. • ventilation outlet • lens cover Attach when not using the projector to prevent the lens from becoming dirty or damag ed. • focus ring s P.25 Adjusts the image focus. [...]

7 Part Names and Functions Control panel • [Power] button s P.22 Turns the projector on and off. • Power indicator s P.22 , P.43 Flashes or lights in different colors to indicate the operating status of the projector. • [ u ][ d ][ l ][ r ] buttons s P.33 • [ u ][ d ]: keystone correction buttons s P.27 Press to correct keystone distortion [...]

8 Part Names and Functions Rear • Computer/Component Video port s P. 14 , P. 20 Inputs analog video signals from a computer and Compo nent Video g signals from other video sources. • Monitor Out port s P. 16 Outputs the projected analog computer signal to an external monitor. This feature is not available for video signals. • remote control i[...]

9 Part Names and Functions Base • ceiling mount holes (3 points) Install the optional ceiling mount here when suspending the projector from the ceiling. • lamp cover s P.57 Open this cover when replacing the lamp inside the projector. • air filter (air intake vent) s P.55 , P.59 Prevents dust and other foreign particles from being drawn into [...]

10 Remote Control Remote Control • remote control infrared transmitter Transmits remote control signals. • [Aspect] button s P.31 Changes the aspect ratio o f images from 4:3 to 16:9. • [Source] buttons s P.28 [Computer]: Switches to th e signal source being input to the Computer/Component Video port. [S-Video/Video]: Switches between the sig[...]

11 Remote Control Before using the Remote Control Remove the insulating tape. Using the Remote Control Operate the remote control by aiming it at the remote contro l infrared receiver on the projector. Operating range Operable distance: Max. approximately 20 feet (6 m) (May be shorter dependin g on conditions.) Operable angle: approximately 30° ho[...]

12 Installation Installation Installation method Set up the projector so that it is at right angles to a screen. Projection distance and screen size c Be sure to read the Important Safety Instructions before installation. p When setting up the projector against a wall, leav e a space of at least 7.9 in ches (20 cm) betw een the projector and the w [...]

13 Installation Other installation methods Rear projection (Using a translucent screen) Ceiling projection Ceiling/Rear projection (Using a translucent screen) The optional ceiling mount is required wh e n installing the projector from a ceiling. Please contact your dealer if y ou wish to use this method, as special equipment is required for instal[...]

14 Connecting to a Computer Connecting to a Computer Compatible computers Condition 1 : Check that the computer has an image output port, such as an RGB port, monitor port or CRT port. Some computers with a built-in monitor and some noteb ook computers may not be compatible. Please refer to your computer manua l for further details. Condition 2 : T[...]

15 Connecting to a Computer When using a 5BNC port When using a 13w3 port Playing sound from a computer You can play sound from a computer th rough the projector’s built- in speaker. Volume adjustment Press [ l ] or [ r ] on the remote control. You can also adjust th e volume from the configuration menu. ([Menu] button → “Setting” → “Vo[...]

16 Connecting to a Computer Connecting to an external monitor The image being input into the projector can be displaye d on a computer monitor. Presentation Remote Control You can use the presentation re mote control as a wireless mouse to control the mouse pointer on the computer scree n.The p r esen tatio n remote co ntain s all the functions nec[...]

17 Connecting to a Computer Installing the driver for Windows Screen contents will differ according t o the version of Windows you are using. This explanation uses screensh ots taken from Windows 98. Driver installation is not required for the Macintosh. 1 Connect the accessory Presentation Remote Receiver to the USB port of the computer. The “Ad[...]

18 Connecting to a Computer 5 Click on “Next” to confirm the messa ge which is displayed. 6 Click on “Finish.” The installation of the driver is complete. p The driv er installation screen is displayed a second time. (The presentation remote control driver has tw o parts; the mouse driv er and the k eyboard driver .) F ollow the on -screen [...]

19 Connecting to a Computer Part Names and Functions Operate the presentation remo te control by aiming it at the presentation remote receiver. When using the Freeze or A/V Mute functions , aim the presentation remote control towards the remote con trol infrared receiver o f the projector. • [L Click] button Acts as a mouse left-click. • [Freez[...]

20 Connecting to Video Equipment Operating range Operable distance: Maximum ap proximately 20 feet (6 m) (may be shorter dependin g on conditions) Operable angle: Approximat ely 30° horizontally, 15° vertically Connecting to Video Equipment Projecting video images For Composite Video (DVD, VHS, Video games) For S-Video (DVD, VHS, Video games) c W[...]

21 Connecting to Video Equipment For Component Video (DVD, Video games) For RGB Video Playing sound from video equipment Volume adjustment Press [ l ] or [ r ] on the remote control. You can also adjust th e volume with the configuration menu. ([Menu] button → “Setting” → “Volume”) See “ Setting menu ” on page 39 . p After projectio[...]

22 Turning on the Projector Basic Operation Turning on the Projector 1 Connect the computer/video. See “ Connecting to a Computer ” on page 14 , “ Connecting to Video Equipment ” on page 20 . 2 Remove the lens cover. 3 Attach the power cable to the projector. 4 Insert the power plug into a wall socket. The power indicator lights orange. 5 T[...]

23 Turning on the Projector 6 Press the [Power] button. The projector beeps and the powe r su pply indicator begins to blink green. 7 Wait until the power indicator lights green . It takes about 35 seconds.[...]

24 Turning off the Projector Turning off the Projector 1 Turn off the power to the computer/ video equipment. 2 Press the [Power] button. A confirmation screen is displayed. 3 Press the [Power] button again. The power indicator begins to blin k. 4 Wait until the power indicator lights orange. Cool-down g takes place. It takes about 20 seconds. 5 Un[...]

25 Adjusting the Di splay Adjusting the Display Adjusting the projection size The size of the projected image is basically determined by the distan ce from the projector to the screen. See “ Projection distance and screen size ” on page 12 . 1 Press the [Wide] or [Tele] buttons on the control panel to adjust the projection size. [Wide]: increas[...]

26 Adjusting the Di splay Adjusting the projection angle 1 Set up the projector so that it is at righ t angles to the screen. If it is not possible to set up the projector so that it is at right an gles to the screen, it can be set up at a sl ight vertical a ngle instead. (Max 10°) 2 Raise the front of the projector while pressing the buttons on b[...]

27 Adjusting the Di splay Keystone When the projector is not set at right angles to the screen, the display distorts in the shape of a trapezoid. This distortion ca n be corrected. Press the [ u ] or [ d ] buttons. Images can be corrected without distortion when the pr ojector is tilted to a maximum of ±15°. p Y ou can correct only vertical disto[...]

28 Selecting the Inpu t Source Selecting the Input Source When a device is connected, projection comme nces automatically without having to select the input sou rce, however when connected to two or more devices, you need to switch be tween the input sources. Projector The input source chan ges each time [Source] is pressed. The items selected usin[...]

29 Functions for Enhancing Projec tion Advanced Operation Functions for Enhancing Projection Adjusting computer generated images The computer signal is a nalyzed and the following settings are a djusted to ensure the optimum image quality. ◗ Tracking g ◗ Position ◗ Sync. g When Auto setup is set to off, press the [Auto] button on the remote c[...]

30 Functions for Enhancing Projec tion The color mode changes each time you press the [Color Mode] button on the remote control. Dynamic → Presentation → Theatre → Living Room → sRGB Default Value ◗ Computer input: Presentation ◗ Other input: Dynamic A/V Mute Temporarily stops the image a nd sound. ◗ Press the [A/V Mute] button on the[...]

31 Functions for Enhancing Projec tion Projecting in widescreen (changing aspect ratio) This function changes th e Aspect ratio g of images from 4:3 to 16:9 when component video images (YCbCr and YPbPr) or vid eo images (S-Video or composite video) are being projected. Images which have bee n recorded in digital video or onto DVDs can be vi ewed in[...]

32 Configuration Menus Configuration Menus Various adjustments and settings can be mad e within the configuration menus. Depending on your video source, so me settings may not be available. Image rr Color Mode Image rr Color Mode (Computer I mages) (Video Images) r Picture Quality rr Brightness r Picture Quality rr Brigtness r Contrast r Contrast r[...]

33 Configuration Menus Menu operation 1 Press the [Menu] button The top configuration menu is displayed. 2 Press the [ u ] or [ d ] buttons to select the Top Menu item. Top Menu Sub Menu 1[...]

34 Configuration Menus 3 Press the [ e ] button. Sub Menu 1 i s display ed. 4 Press the [ u ] or [ d ] buttons to select the Sub Me nu 1 items, then press the [ e ] button. 5 For Sub Menu 2, press the [ u ] or [ d ] buttons in the same way, then press the [ e ] button. 6 Settings can be changed in the follwing ways: (a) Press the [ l ] or [ r ] but[...]

35 Configuration Menus (c) Press the [ l ] or [ r ] buttons to select the value. Then, press the [ e ] button. (d) Press the [ u ] [ d ] [ l ] [ r ] buttons to move the image display position. 7 Set other items in the same way. Press the [Esc] button to ret urn to the previou s item or men u, or select “Return.” 8 Press the [Menu] button to fin[...]

36 Configuration Menus Function list Image menu • When no signal is being input , only the settings for “Auto Setup” and “Input Signal” ca n be adjusted. • The functions in the “Image” Men u will be different ac cording to the type of signal which is being input. “Input Signal” only appears on menu screens wh en co mpon ent vide[...]

37 Configuration Menus Sub menu Function Color Mode Corrects the vividness of the imag e color. The settings can be save d separately for each type of source (computer or video). Select from 5 different quality settin gs depending on the type of scene. ◗ Dynamic: Images are modulate d and made crisper to emphasize brightn ess. ◗ Presentation: B[...]

38 Configuration Menus Picture Quality Sync. g (Computer images only) Adjusts the image when flickering, f uzzi ness or interference occur in the ima ge. Flickering and fuzziness may also occur when the brightness, contrast, sharpness or keystone co rrection settings are adjusted. Best results can be obtained by adjusting the tracking before the sy[...]

39 Configuration Menus Setting menu Sub menu Function Screen K eystone Corrects v er tical ke ystone distor tion in the image. The projected image changes when k eystone correction is carried out. If the images become une ven in ap pearance after k eystone correction has been carried out, decrease the shar pness setting. P osition Mov es the image [...]

40 Configuration Menus Displa y Message When set to “off , ” messages such as “No signal, ” and the name of the selected input source or colo r mode will no longer be displa yed. W ar ning messages such as “Replace the lamp” will contin ue to be displa yed. Back ground Color Sets the bac kground color to b lack or b lue . Star tup Scree[...]

41 Configuration Menus Info menu Computer images Video images Sub menu Function Lamp Hours Displa ys the cumulative lamp oper ating time . When the accum ulated usage time of the lamp reaches about 1900 hours , a warning will be displa yed in red. Source Displa ys the input source being projected. Input Signal (Computer images only) Disp la ys the [...]

42 Configuration Menus Reset menu Sub menu Function Lamp-Hours Reset Resets the lamp oper ating time . When this command is selected, the cumulativ e lamp operating time is reset to t he def ault val u e. All Reset Resets all items in the confi guration menus to their def ault settings. • Press the [ e ] b utton and select “Y es” on the confi[...]

43 When You S uspect a Prob lem Troubleshooting When You Suspect a Problem First, check the indicators o n the projector. There are two indica tors on the projector unit which notify you of projector cond itions. Power indicator lit flashing • If the indicator is not lit, the power supply is not on. Power indicator Warning indicator Condition Cau[...]

44 When You S uspect a Prob lem Warning indicator lit flashing • Lit under normal operating cond itions. Condition Cause/Remedy s Red High internal tem perature (overheating ) The lamp turns off automatically and projection stops. W ait f or about 5 minutes withou t operating the projector . After about 5 minutes ha ve passed, unplug the pow er c[...]

45 When You S uspect a Prob lem When the indicators provide no help • No images appear (Nothing is d isplayed) page 45 • No images appear (Messages are displayed 1) page 46 • No images appear (Messages are displayed 2) page 46 • Image is out of focus (unclear) page 47 • Vertical stripes appear in the image page 48 • Image is distorted /[...]

46 When You S uspect a Prob lem No images appear (Mes sages are displayed 1) No images appear (Mes sages are displayed 2) “Not supported” • Check the mode which corresp onds to the frequency of the image signals being output from the computer. Ref er to the documentation provided with y our computer f or details on changing the resolution and[...]

47 When You S uspect a Prob lem Image is out of focus (unclear) • The image is fuzzy • P ar t of the image is out of f ocus • The whole image is out of f ocus • Have the “ Sync. g ,” “ Tracking g ” and “Position ” settings been adjusted correctly? If the configuration menu “Image” → “A uto Setup” setting has been set t[...]

48 When You S uspect a Prob lem Vertical stripes appear in the image Image is distorted / Imag e contains interference • Has the “ Tracking g ” setting been adjusted? Set the trac king value unt il the v er tical str ipes disappear . ([Menu] button → “Image” → “Picture Quality” → “T rac king”) See “ Image menu ” on page [...]

49 When You S uspect a Prob lem Only part of the image is displayed (large/small) • Change the resolution for the n otebook computer or computer with an LCD screen. Change the resolution so that the image is displa yed in the whole of the projection area, or set the imag e signal to e xternal output only . See “ Selecting the Input Source ” o[...]

50 When You S uspect a Prob lem Image colors are poor, tinted green or tinted red/purple • Are the image signal format settings correct? If a component vid eo device is con nected and “Computer” is se t as the “Image” → “Input Signal” configur ation menu se tting, th e projected images will appear greenish. If a compute r is connect[...]

51 When You S uspect a Prob lem Image is dark No sound can be heard • Does the lamp need replacement? When the lamp is due f or replacement, colors will w eaken and the image will become dark. Replace the lamp when this is the case. See “ Lamp rep lacemen t period ” on page 56 . • Has the image brightness bee n adjusted correctly? ([Menu] b[...]

52 When You S uspect a Prob lem The remote control does not work The power does not turn off (aft er the [Power] button is pressed) • Is direct sunlight or st rong light from fluorescent lamps shining onto the remote cont rol infrared receiver? See “ Using the Remote Control ” on p age 11 . • Is the remote control too far fro m the projecto[...]

53 Where to Get Help Where to Get Help EPSON provides technical assistance through electronic support services 24 hours a day, as listed in the following tab le. Telephone Support Services To use the EPSON PrivateLine Sup port service, call (800) 637-7661 and enter the PIN on the included EPSON PrivateLine Support card. This is the fastest way of s[...]

54 Projector Care Appendix Projector Care Be sure to read the Important Safety Instructions before p roceeding. Cleaning You should clean the projector if it becomes dirty or if the projecte d image starts to deteriorate. Cleaning the projector case Clean the projector case by wiping it gently with a soft cloth. If the projector is particularly dir[...]

55 Projector Care Cleaning the air filter If the air filter becomes clogged with dust, it can cause overheating and damage the projector. Keeping th e projector horizontal, use a vacuu m cleaner to clean away the dust from th e air filter. p • If the air filter is dif ficult to clea n or if it is brok en, it should be replaced. See Replacing the [...]

56 Projector Care Replacing consumables Changing the battery (Remote Co ntrol, Presentation Remote Control) Replacement battery: 1 × CR2025 lithium bat tery 1 Remove the battery holder. While pressing the catch of the batt ery hold er inwards, pull the battery holder out. 2 Remove the old battery and insert the new one. Check the position of the ([...]

57 Projector Care Replacing the lamp 1 Turn off the projector and wait for the cool-down period to end. (Approximately 20 seconds) 2 Unplug the power cable and remove it, then wait for the l amp to cool down. (Approximately 1 hour) 3 Open the lamp cover. Push in the tabs on the lamp cover and push it up to remove it. 4 Loosen the screws holding the[...]

58 Projector Care 7 Replace the lamp cover. First insert the tabs, and then press d own on the opposite side until it clicks into place. Resetting the lamp operating time The projector has a built-in coun ter whic h keeps track of the lamp operating time and causes the replacement warn ing message to be displayed when t he cumulative operating time[...]

59 Projector Care 3 Use the [ l ][ r ] buttons to select “Yes,” then press the [ e ] button. The lamp operating time will be reset. Replacing the air filter Replacing the air filter can also be p e rformed when the projector is mounted to a ceiling. 1 Turn off the projector power, wait for the cool-down period to end, then disconnect the power [...]

60 Optional Acce ss o r ie s Optional Accessories You can purchase scre ens, carrying cases, or other accessories from EPSON at (800) 873-7766 or by visiting the EPSON Store at ww w.epsonst ore.com (U.S. sales only). In Canada, please call (800) 463-7766 for dealer referral . This list of optional accessories is curr ent as of May 2003. Details of [...]

61 Glossary Glossary Complex terms used in this book, or terms not explain ed in the body of the text, will be briefly explaine d here. For further explanation, please consult commercially available reference texts. 5BNC A type of connector used to input analog video signals. Aspect ratio The ratio betw een an image’ s length and its height. Imag[...]

62 Glossary Refresh Rate The number of refresh operation s per second The light-emitting element of a displa y maintains the same luminosity and color f or an ex tremely shor t time. F or this reason, the image must be scanned many times per second in order to refresh the light - emitting element. The refresh rate is e xpressed in her tz (Hz). Resi[...]

63 Cable Form a t Cable Format Serial connection ◗ Connector type: D-Sub 9-pin (male) ◗ Projector input port type: RS-232C Projector Computer Projector (PC serial cable) Computer Signal name Function GND Signal line grou nding TD T ransmitting data RD Receiving data DSR Data set read y DTR Data terminal ready[...]

64 Supported Display Resolutions Supported Display Resolutions Computer * Connection is not possible if the equipment do es not have a VGA output port. Component Video Composite Video/S-Video It may be possible to project sig nals whic h are not listed in the above table. However, not all functions may be supported wit h such signals. Signal Refres[...]

65 Specifications Specifications Pixelworks TM ICs are used in this projector. Product name EPSON P owerLite S1 LCD Projector Safety USA UL1950 3 rd Edition Canada CSA C22.2 No .950-95 (cUL) European Commu nity The Low V oltage Directiv e (73/23/EEC) IEC60950 2 nd Edition, +Amd.1, +Amd.2, +Amd.3, +Amd.4 EMC USA FCC 47CFR P ar t15B Class B (DoC) Can[...]

66 Important Safety In str uctions Important Safety Instructions Please read the following important information about your projector. Follow these safety in structions when setting up and using the p rojector: ◗ Do not place the projector on an unstable cart, stand, or table. ◗ Do not use the projector near water or sources of hea t. ◗ Use a[...]

67 Important Safety In str uctions ◗ The lamp is fragile, and can easily br eak. If the lamp breaks, handle the projector with extreme care to avoid in jury from broken glass, and contact your dealer or see Where to Get Help for repairs. Particular care should be taken when the projector is in stalled to a ceiling, as small pieces of glass may fa[...]

68 FCC Compliance St atement We: EPSON AMERICA, INC. Located at: 3840 Kilroy Airport Way MS: 3-13 Long Beach, CA 90806 Tel: 562-290-5254 Declare under sole responsibility that the produ ct identified herein, complies with 47CFR Part 2 and 15 of the FCC ru les as a Class B digital device. Each product marketed, is identical to th e r epresentative u[...]

69 Warranty Warranty Epson America, Inc. Limited Warranty Basic Two-Year Warranty and 90-Day La mp Warranty What Is Covered : Epson America, Inc. (“EPSON”) warrants to the first end user customer of the EPSON product enclosed with this limited warranty statement that the product, if purchased and used in the United St ates or Canada, conforms t[...]

70 Index 13w3 port ............... ............. ................ ............. ................ ............. ................. .... 15 5BNC port .............. ............. ................ ............. ................ ............. ................. .... 15 A A/V Mute ....... ............. ... ... ... ... ............. .... ... ... ... ......[...]

71 I Image menu .. ............. ................ ............. ................ ............. ................ ........ 32, 36 Indicators .. ............. ................ ............. ................. ............ ................. ....... 7, 43, 45 Info menu ...................... ................ ............. ................ ............. .[...]

72 Speaker .... ................. ............ ................. ............. ................ ............. ............. 6, 15 Specifications ... ................ ................ ................ ................ ................. ................ . 65 sRGB ........ ................. ............ ................. ............. ................[...]