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1. 1 Display the pointer Remote control Ge te Freeze 32 amp P Color Mode Num Menu Resize Help UIE WW Volume 1 Start E Zoom Remote control Power Each time you press the button the pointer appears or disappears 2 Move the pointer icon Remote control Power Pointer icon Functions for Enhancing Projection 2 Move the cross to the area of the image that is to be enlarged or Using the Remote Control as a Mouse reduced If the USB terminal of a computer and the USB terminal on the back of this Piteote CUNG 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 LS computer s mouse pointer MEZA Ti gt Computer 4 Windows 98 2000 Me XP Home Edition XP Professional Macintosh OS 8 6 9 2 10 0 10 4 Cross 3 Enlarge 6 You can reduce the enlarged image by pressing the button To cancel the E Zoom press the Esc button USB cable commercially available The enlargement ratio will appear on the screen You can scroll the screen by tilting the button The selected area can be enlarged up to 4 times in
2. Units mm Declaration of Conformity Declaration of Conformity DECLARATION of CONFORMITY 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 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 product identified herein complies with 47CFR Part 2 and 15 of the FCC rules as a Class B digital device Each product marketed is identical to the representative unit tested and found to be compliant with the standards Records maintained continue to reflect the equipment being produced can be expected to be within the variation accepted due to quantity production and testing on a statistical basis as required by 47CFR 2 909 Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Trade Name EPSON Type of Product Projector Model EMP S4 FCC Compliance Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate r
3. E Images are fuzzy or out of focus Check Has the focus been adjusted correctly Remedy Turn the focus ring on the projector to adjust the focus Is the projector at the correct distance Check the recommended projection distance See page 59 Is the keystone adjustment value too large Decrease the projection angle to reduce the amount of keystone correction See the Quick Setup sheet Is the zoom adjustment value too small Enlarge the zoom adjustment value See the Quick Setup sheet Has condensation formed on the lens If the projector is suddenly taken from a cold environment to a warm environment or if sudden ambient temperature changes occur condensation may form on the surface of the lens and this may cause the images to appear fuzzy Set the projector up in the room approximately one hour before it is to be used If condensation forms on the lens turn the power off and wait for the condensation to disappear Problem Solving E Interference or distortion appear in images Check Are the image signal format settings correct Remedy If a composite video or S video source is connected to the projector use the Video Signal menu command to select the signal format See page 33 Are the cables connected correctly Check that all of the cables required for projection are securely connected See the Quick Setup sheet Is an extension cable being used If an extension cable is
4. S Video button see page 18 Video button see page 18 Auto button see p 12 Search button see page 17 Power button see Quick Setup sheet button see page 22 Freeze button see page 20 Num button and numeric buttons see page 24 Color Mode button see page 14 Menu button see page 31 Help button see page 45 Resize button see page 20 Volume buttons see page 17 Adjusting the Image Quality Adjusting and Changing the Image Adjusting the Image Quality Freeze are in use these functions are canceled and then the adjustment is made e Sometimes the signals may not be adjusted correctly depending on the type of computer or RGB video signals being input In such cases use the configuration menu commands to adjust the tracking and sync settings Automatic setup detects analog RGB signals coming from a connected manually Spe PaE LL computer and automatically adjusts these signals so that the optimum images can be obtained e If you try to make the adjustment while other functions such as E zoom or Adjusting Computer Images and RGB Video Images Automatic Setup Adjusting the Tracking Automatic setup involves adjustment of Tracking Position and Sync ae If vertical stripes appear in the projected computer synchronization or RGB video images and this cannot be fixed using If Auto Setup in the Signal menu is set to Off automatic setup is
5. The sync value increases or decreases each time a button is pressed 3 Press the Menu button to exit the configuration menu e If you adjust the sync without adjusting the tracking first it will not be Presentation _ Ideal for giving presentations in a bright room W possible to get the best adjustment results Incorrect tracking adjustment Theatre Gives images a natural tone Ideal for watching films in a dark may not be noticeable with some types of images However images with room lots of lines and shading will tend to show incorrect tracking adjustments Game Excels at emphasizing dark gradations Ideal for playing video more clearly so check the tracking adjustment first games in a bright room e Flickering and fuzziness may also occur when the brightness contrast sRGB Ideal for images that conform to the sRGB color standard sharpness zoom and keystone correction settings are adjusted Blackboard Even if you are projecting onto a blackboard green board this setting gives your images a natural tint just like when projecting onto a screen Adjusting the Image Quality Each time you press the button the color modes change in the following order Z Photo or Sports gt Presentation gt Theatre Blackboard sRGB lt Game e The current setting appears in the top 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
6. Press the Power button to turn the power on Are the indicators switched off The power cable is not connected correctly or power is not being supplied normally Connect the projector s power cable correctly See the Quick Setup sheet Check that your power supply socket is working Is A V Mute mode active Press the A V Mute button on the remote control to cancel the mute See page 19 Have the configuration menu settings been made Reset all of the settings See page 38 correctly Is the projected image completely black Some input images such as screen savers may be completely black Are the image signal format settings correct If a composite video or S video source is connected to the projector use the Video Signal menu command to select the signal format See page 33 Is the lens cover still closed Open the lens cover E Projection stops automatically Is Sleep Mode set to On If you do not want sleep mode to be used change the Sleep Mode setting to Off See page 36 E The message Not Supported is displayed Check Remedy Are the image signal format settings correct If a composite video or S video source is connected to the projector use the Video Signal menu command to select the signal format See page 33 If you re projecting from a computer does the mode Refer to the documentation provided with your computer for details on changing the resolution and frequency of match
7. it to display when you press the A V Mute button see page 35 Press the A V Mute button again to restore projection and sound 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 e ee are making a computer presentation and you do not want to show details If you re watching a moving picture the video source continues to play while the screen is dark You should pause the video if you wish to resume such as selecting different files playback where you stopped it e The screen display in A V mute can be chosen from black blue or a logo by using Extended Display A V Mute in the configuration menu Using the remote control pai A V Mute Freeze T 3 9 Num Resize Help Closing the lens cover stops Pressing the A V Mute button projection and sound stops projection and sound Functions for Enhancing Projection Freezing the Image Changing the Aspect Ratio The source image continues to project even when the screen is frozen You This function changes the aspect ratio of images from 4 3 to 16 9 when can still perform operations such as changing files without projecting any component video S video or composite video images are being projected images Images which have been recorded in digital video or onto DVDs ca
8. l Mode Menu Using the remote control Using the control panel lt Auto Setup Tracking d G Position Computer Input The tracking value increases or decreases each time a button is pressed 3 Press the Menu button to exit the configuration menu 2 Adjust the synchronization until the horizontal noise disappears W The image will flash when continuous tracking adjustment is carried out from the image but this is normal Adjusting the Image Quality Selecting the Projection Quality Color Mode Signal Return The following seven preset color modes are available for use depending on the characteristics of eE Using the remote control Using the control panel the images that are being projected You can easily i obtain the optimum image quality simply by selecting the color mode that corresponds to the projected images The brightness of the images will vary depending on which color mode is selected Mode Application Photo When computer and RGB video images are being input The images are vivid and contrast is increased Ideal for projecting still pictures such as photos in a bright room Sports When component video S video or composite video images are being input The images are vivid and brought to life Ideal for watching TV programs and so on in a bright room
9. 800x450 MAC19 60 1024x768 800x600 MAC21 1152x870 794x600 SDTV 625i 50 720x576 800x600 SDTV 525i 60 720x480 800x600 SDTV 525p 60 640x480 800x600 HDTV 750p 60 1280x720 800x450 HDTV 1125i 60 1920x1080 800x450 1 Connection is not possible if the equipment does not have a VGA output port 2 The value when zoom is set to maximum Specifications Specifications Dimensions 15 3 W x 6 5 H x 13 9 D inches 327 W x 87 H x 247 D mm not including feet Display method Polysilicon TFT active matrix Resolution SVGA 480 000 pixels 800 W x 600 H dots x 3 Contrast ratio 500 1 Brightness 1800 ANSI lumens high brightness 1500 ANSI lumens low brightness Focus adjustment Manual Zoom adjustment Electronic approx 1 1 35 Lamp UHE lamp 170 W Lamp life 2000 hours high brightness 3000 hours low brightness Speaker 1W monaural Power supply 100 240VAC 50 60Hz 2 2 1 0A Power consumption Operating 250W 100 to 120V area 240W 220 to 240V area Standby 5W 100 to 120V area 6W 220 to 240V area Operating altitude 0 to 2 286 m 0 to 7 500 ft Operating 5 to 35 C 41 to 95 F No condensation temperature Storage temperature 10 to 60 C 14 to 140 F No condensation Weight Approx 2 6 kg 5 7 Ib Fan noise 36 db high brightness 30 db low brightness Connectors Computer 1 B
10. Epson Corporation Epson Connection Epson Store and Extra Care are service marks and PrivateLine Presenters Club and PowerLite are registered trademarks of Epson America Inc Pixelworks DNX and the DNX logo are trademarks of Pixelworks Inc General Notice Other product names used herein are for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective owners Epson disclaims any and all rights in those marks Copyright 2006 by Epson America Inc 2 06 Contents Meaning of Symbols 2 Copyright Notice 2 Trademarks 2 Projector Features Setting Up the Projector 6 Part Names and Functions 7 Front Top 7 Control Panel 8 Rear 9 Base 10 Remote Control 11 Adjusting and Changing the Image Adjusting the Image Quality 12 Adjusting Computer Images and RGB Video Images 12 Selecting the Projection Quality Color Mode 14 Adjusting the Projection Position Image Shift 16 Adjusting the Volume 17 Selecting the Image Source 17 Automatically Detecting the Source Source Search 17 Selecting the Source from the Remote Control 18 Additional Projector Functions Functions for Enhancing Projection 19 Muting the Image and Sound A V Mute 19 Freezing the Image 20 Changing the Aspect Ratio 20 Displaying the Pointer 21 Enlarging Part of the Image E Zoom 21 Using the Remote Control as a Mouse 22 Security Functions 24 Preventing theft Password Protect 24 Using the Operation Lock 26 Saving a User s Logo 28 D
11. Sharpness 0 Color Temp Medium Color Adjustment Reset Remote control Power Brightness Control Return O iLow Return Return Keystone Zoom Image Shift Operation Lock Off Pointer Shape Pointer 1 Brightness Control High Volume 10 Reset 0 Off Pointer 1 Brightness Control Retum Enter Enter Brightness Control Retum High High n C Image Menu 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 RG Color Mode Presentation Brightness 0 Contrast Sharpness Color Temp Color Adjustment Reset B video Component video composite video S video Return Return Color Mode Brightness Contrast Color Saturation Tint Sharpness Color Temp Color Adjustment Reset Sub menu Function Color Mode Select the quality of the image to suit your surroundings See page 14 Brightness Adjusts the image brightness Contrast Adjusts the difference between light and dark in the images Color Saturation Adjusts the color saturation for the images Tint Adjusts the image tint Adjustment is only possible when component video or NTSC signals are being input Sharpness Adjusts the image sharpness Color Temp You can adjust the overall tint of images If you select High images appear bluish and if you
12. Using the control panel Pointer A V Mute Freeze DE r E Select Extended from the configuration menu and then select User s Logo Check which buttons on the remote control or the control panel you can use and the operations they perform in the guide at the bottom of the screen Display a Projection Front Operation s Link 2IL Off Language English Reset On a message is displayed and the user s logo can not be recorded To record a user s logo set User s Logo Protect to Off first See When User s Logo Protect is enabled On on page 25 If keystone correction Zoom adjustment or E Zoom and so on have been carried out the function currently being performed is cancelled when the User s Logo menu is selected e If the User s Logo Protect function of Password Protect is set to Saving a User s Logo 3 When Choose this image as the User s Logo appears select Yes W User s logos can be saved at up to 400 x 300 dots in size original resolution For example if a video image or an image with a 5 When Select this image appears select Yes resolution that is different from the projector s native resolution is being displayed the image size will change When you press the Enter button the image will be displayed at its 6 Select the zoom rate from the Zoom rate setting screen 4 The image to be recorded and a selection marquee b
13. cable from the electrical outlet and contact Epson see Sensor error page 57 O j Red Power Red High temperature error The lamp will turn off automatically and projection will stop Wait for about 5 minutes until the projector overheating switches to standby mode then do the following OO e Make sure the air filter and air exhaust vent are clear and the projector is not positioned against a wall Fed e Ifthe air filters are blocked clean or replace them See page 44 Press the Power button to turn the power back on If this does not solve the problem and the projector continues to overheat or the indicators continue to show a problem when the power is turned on stop using the projector disconnect the power cable from the wall outlet and contact Epson see page 57 Power Red Lamp problem Take out the lamp and check if it is broken See page 41 i i If the lamp is not broken put it back in and then turn the power on If the lamp still does not turn on replace os ale Lamp timer failure it with a new lam WOE Red Lamp cover is open PE If this does not solve the problem stop using the projector and disconnect the power cable from the iO electrical outlet Then contact Epson see page 57 If the lamp is broken replace it with a new lamp or contact Epson for further advice see page 57 If replacing the lamp yourself be careful to avoid pieces of broken glass Projection cannot be carried out until the lamp is replac
14. change to the next color mode setting unless you press the button W The color mode can also be set using the Color Mode command in the Image menu See page 32 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 1 Using the button on the projector perform zoom adjustment or keystone correction See the Quick Setup sheet The Image Shift adjustment screen is displayed after you finish making adjustments 2 Adjust projection position Image Shift Using the Remote Control Using the Control Panel 3 Press the Esc button to close the adjustment screen The screen closes automatically if no operations are performed for about 10 seconds maximum wide e Even if you turn the power supply off the Image Shift settings you make are kept When either the projector position or the angle of the projector is changed you can readjust or perform the following operations e The projection position cannot be adjusted when zoom is set to Control Panel Press and hold down the Wide and Tele buttons for more than one second e You can also make adjustments from the configuration menu See page as Adjusting the Volume Adjusti
15. formulated so that colors which are reproduced by video equipment can be handled easily by computer operating systems OS and the Internet If the connected source has an SRGB mode set both the projector and the connected signal source to SRGB Glossary SVGA A type of video signal with a resolution of 800 horizontal x 600 vertical dots which is used by IBM PC AT compatible computers S Video A video signal which has the luminance component and color component separated in order to provide better image quality It refers to images which consist of two independent signals Y luminance signal and C color signal SXGA A type of video signal with a resolution of 1280 horizontal x 1024 vertical dots which is used by IBM PC AT compatible computers Sync synchronization The signals output from computers and RGB video equipment have a specific frequency If the projector frequency does not match this frequency the resulting images will not be of a good quality The process of matching the phases of these signals the relative position of the crests and troughs in the signal is called synchronization If the signals are not synchronized problems such as flickering blurriness and horizontal interference can occur Tracking The signals output from computers and RGB video equipment have a specific frequency If the projector frequency does not match this frequency the resulting images will not be of a
16. good quality The process of matching the frequency of these signals the number of crests in the signal is called tracking If tracking is not carried out correctly wide vertical stripes will appear in the projected images USB An abbreviation for Universal Serial Bus USB is an interface for connecting personal computers to peripheral devices which only support relatively low data transmission speeds VGA A type of video signal with a resolution of 640 horizontal x 480 vertical dots which is used by IBM PC AT compatible computers XGA A type of video signal with a resolution of 1024 horizontal x 768 vertical dots which is used by IBM PC AT compatible computers List of ESC VP21 Commands List of ESC VP21 Commands Cable Layouts Command List E USB connection Connector shape USB type B 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 lt At the projector gt lt At the computer gt DS When the projector executes a command it returns a and waits for the next command to be sent If command processing terminates with an error the projector outputs an type B error message and then returns the code Item Command Power ON OFF On PWR ON Off PWR OFF Signal selection Computer Auto SOURCE 1F C
17. hands after handling posted in accordance with Proposition 65 in Cal Health amp Safety Code 25249 5 et seq
18. important information about your projector Q e Never look into the projector lens when the lamp is switched on as the bright light can damage your eyes Never let children look into the lens when it is on e Never open any covers on the projector except the lamp cover Dangerous electrical voltages inside the projector can cause severe injury Except as specifically directed in the User s Guide supplied do not attempt to service this product yourself Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel e Keep the plastic bags for the projector accessories and optional parts out of the reach of children Children covering their heads with bags may result in death by suffocation Be particularly careful around small children e When you replace the lamp never touch the new bulb with your bare hands The invisible residue left by the oil on your hands may be shorten the bulb life Use a cloth or gloves to handle the new bulb Follow these safety instructions when 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 water or sources of heat Use attachments only as recommended Use the type of power source indicated on the projector If you are not sure of the power available consult your dealer or local electricity company bd Place the projector near a wall outlet where the plug can be easily u
19. projector correctly See the Quick Setup sheet Check the circuit breaker to see if power is being supplied Do the indicators turn off and on when the power cable is touched 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 Epson see page 57 E Other problems E No sound can be heard or the sound is faint Check Is the audio source connected correctly Remedy Check that the cable is connected to the Audio port Has the volume been adjusted to the minimum setting Adjust the volume so that sound can be heard See page 17 Is A V Mute mode active Press the A V Mute button on the remote control to cancel the A V mute function See page 19 Is the lens cover still closed Open the lens cover Problem Solving E The remote control does not work Check Remedy Is the remote control light emitting area pointing towards the front or back of the projector or toward the screen Point the remote control towards the projector or the screen The operating angle for the remote control is approximately 30 horizontally and approximately 15 vertically Is the remote control too far from the projector The operating range for the remote control is approximately 6 meters 20 feet Is direct sunli
20. select Low images appear reddish This item cannot be selected if sRGB has been selected as the Color Mode setting in the Image menu Color Adjusts the red green and blue color strength of the image Adjustment Red Adjusts the saturation of the red component Green Adjusts the saturation of the green component Blue Adjusts the saturation of the blue component This item cannot be selected if sRGB has been selected as the Color Mode setting in the Image menu Reset Resets all adjustment values for the Image menu functions to their default settings If you would like to return all menu items to their default see Reset All on page 38 Signal Menu Signal 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 Component video Component video S video Return Return Return Auto Setup On Tracking 0 Sync 0 Position Computer Input Auto Resize 4 3 Position q Progressive Video Signal Settings Reset Settings Position Resize Computer Input Reset Extended Reset Extended Info Info Reset Reset Select Enter Enter Menu Exit Select Enter Enter Menu Exit Select Enter Enter Menu lt Exit Sub menu Function Auto Setup Turns on or off the function for automatically optimizing images when the
21. the following procedure to set Password Protect 1 Hold down the Freeze button for approximately 5 seconds The Password Protect menu will be displayed Remote control ran A V Mute Freeze E5 CD m C r 0 Password Protect C Password Timer Off Timer OH Time elapsed 0H User s Logo Protect Off sswor 2 2 9 Volume will be displayed If the password has been entered correctly the Password Protect menu will be displayed See When Password Protect is Enabled on page 24 If Password Protect is set to On attach the accessory Password Protect sticker to your preferred position on the projector as a theft prevention measure If Password Protect has already been enabled the Password screen 2 Turn Power On Protect on 1 Select Power On Protect and then press the Enter button 2 Select On and then press the Enter button 3 Press the Esc button 3 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 Select On and then press the Enter button Press the Esc button Select Timer and then press the Enter button While holding down the Num button use the numeric keypad buttons to enter the setting time within the range of 1 to 9999 hours and then press the Enter button If you make a mistake entering the time press the
22. 25 incremental steps Functions for Enhancing Projection Drag and drop This is useful for displaying the previous or next slide in a e The USB cable can only be connected to computers with a standard USB PowerPoint slideshow 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 be guaranteed It may not be possible to use the mouse function under some versions of both the Windows and Macintosh operating systems e Some computer settings may have to be changed in order for the mouse function to be used Consult the documentation for the computer for To previous slide 1 Hold down the Enter button further details and tilt and drag the button 2 Release the Enter button to To next slide Once the connection has been made the mouse pointer can be operated as drop at the desired location follows Moving the mouse pointer Mouse clicks e If the mouse button settings are set to reverse on the computer the W operation of the remote control buttons will also be reversed The wireless mouse function cannot be used while the following A 1 functions are being used a 7 ne While a co
23. Epson PowerLite S4 User s Guide Meaning of Symbols Meaning of Symbols Q Indicates the possibility that people may be injured or the equipment may be damaged if the instructions are not followed Indicates tips or additional helpful information Copyright Notice All rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic mechanical photocopying recording or otherwise without the prior written permission of Seiko Epson Corporation The information contained herein is designed only for use with this Epson product Epson is not responsible for any use of this information as applied to other products Neither Seiko Epson Corporation nor its affiliates shall be liable to the purchaser of this product or third parties for damages losses costs or expenses incurred by purchaser or third parties as a result of accident misuse or abuse of this product or unauthorized modifications repairs or alterations to this product or excluding the U S failure to strictly comply with Seiko Epson Corporation s operating and maintenance instructions Seiko Epson Corporation shall not be liable for any damages or problems arising from the use of any options or any consumable products other than those designated as Original Epson Products or Epson Approved Products by Seiko Epson Corporation Trademarks Epson is a registered trademark of Seiko
24. Esc button 2 3 4 5 Security Functions and re enter the time When you have finished using the Password Protect menu the countdown for the elapsed time will start 4 Turn User s Logo Protect on 1 2 3 Select User s Logo Protect and then press the Enter button Select On and then press the Enter button Press the Esc button 5 Enter the password 1 2 To set a password select Password and then press the Enter button The message Change the password will be displayed so select Yes and then press the Enter button The default setting for the password is 0000 but you should change this to your own desired password If you select No the screen shown at step 1 will be displayed again While holding down the Num button use the numeric keypad buttons to enter a 4 digit number The number entered will be displayed as Once four digits have been entered the confirmation screen will be displayed Re enter the password The message The new password is stored will be displayed If you enter the password incorrectly a message will be displayed prompting you to re enter the password Using the Operation Lock This function locks the buttons on the projector s control panel You can use it when projecting at tradeshows or in schools so that projection can be carried out without interruption 1 From the configuration menu select Settings Operati
25. Zoom Adjustment Wide to Zoom Adjustment Tele Zoom Adjustment Wide to Zoom Adjustment Tele 30 61 x 46 24 x 18 87 to 119 2 9 to 3 9 4 to 2 1 7 to 0 9 40 81 x 61 32 x 24 117 to 159 3 8 to 5 2 6 to 3 2 3 to 1 1 50 100 x 76 39 x 30 147 to 200 4 8 to 6 6 7 to 4 2 8 to 1 4 60 120 x 90 47 x 35 177 to 240 5 8 to 7 9 9 to 4 3 4 to 1 7 80 160 x 120 63 x 47 237 to 321 7 8 to 10 5 12 to 6 4 5 to 2 3 100 200 x 150 79 x 59 297 to 402 9 7 to 13 2 14 to 7 5 7 to 2 9 120 240 x 180 94 x 71 357 to 483 11 7 to 15 9 17 to 9 6 8 to 3 4 150 300 x 230 118 x 91 447 to 605 14 7 to 19 8 22 to 11 8 5 to 4 3 200 410 x 300 161 x 118 597 to 807 19 6 to 26 5 29 to 15 11 3 to 5 7 300 610 x 460 240 x 181 897 to 1212 29 4 to 39 8 43 to 22 17 0 to 8 6 Center of lens Glossary Glossary The following is an explanation of some of the terms used in this guide which may be unfamiliar or which are not explained in the text of this guide itself Further information can be obtained by referring to other commercially available publications Aspect ratio The ratio between an image s length and its height HDTV images have an aspect ratio of 16 9 and appear elongated The aspect ratio for standard images is 4 3 Color Temp The temperature of an object that is emitting light If the color temperature is high the colors take on a bluish tinge If the c
26. adio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio or television reception However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause interference to radio and television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help WARNING The connection of a non shielded equipment interface cable to this equipment will invalidate the FCC Certification or Declaration of this device and may cause interference levels which exceed the limits established by the FCC for this equipment It is the responsibility of the user to obtain and use a Shielded equipment interface cable with this device If this equipment has more than one interface connector do not leave cables connected to unused interfaces Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user s authority to operate the equipment Important Safety Instructions Important Safety Instructions Please read the following
27. at www epsonstore com U S sales only In Canada please call 800 463 7766 for a reseller referral This list of optional accessories is current as of January 2005 Details of accessories are subject to change without notice Part Number Part Name V13H010L36 Replacement lamp V13H134A08 Air filter set 2 ELPSC06 50 Portable screen 4 3 aspect ratio ELPSCO07 60 Portable pop up screen 4 3 aspect ratio ELPSCO08 80 Portable pop up screen 4 3 aspect ratio ELPSCO09 83 6 Hanging pull down screen 4 3 aspect ratio ELPMBUNI Ceiling mount ELPMBFCP False ceiling plate ELPMBSEC Ceiling mount secure cable kit ELPMBAPL Suspension adapter ELPMBACC Adjustable Ceiling Channel ELPSVO1 S Video cable ELPKC19 Component video cable 9 8 feet 3 m for mini D Sub 15 pin RCAx3 ELPDAO1 Distribution amplifier ELPKS35 S Samsonite wheeled softcase ELPKS43 Samsonite soft shoulder case for projector and notebook ELPKS54 ATA molded hardshell case V12H162020 ELPDC05 High resolution document imager ELPSLO1 Kensington security lock Screen Size and Projection Distance Screen Size and Projection Distance See the following table to choose the best position for your projected image The values are only a guide Units cm in Units cm ft Units cm in Projection Distance oh icy 1 4B 4 3 Screen Size Minimum Maximum Minimum Maximum
28. ating time reaches a certain point it causes the replacement warning message to be displayed The counter needs to be reset after the lamp has been replaced with a new one You can do this using the configuration menu replaced otherwise the lamp replacement period will not be indicated Do not reset the lamp operating time except after the lamp has been correctly 3 When Execute appears select Yes The lamp operating time will then be reset 1 Connect the power cable and turn on the projector 2 Select Reset from the configuration menu and then select Reset Lamp Hours Check the buttons you can use and the operations they perform in the guide at the bottom of the screen Using the remote control Using the control panel A V Mute Freeze Video w Search Replacing Consumables Replacing the Air Filter a 3 Install the new air filter If the air filter is broken or if a warning message reappears after it has been cleaned it should be replaced Slide in the new air filter and press until it clicks into place The air filter can be replaced even if the projector is installed on a ceiling 1 Turn off the projector s power wait until it beeps twice and disconnect the power cable 2 Remove the air filter Put your finger into the recess of the air filter and slide it out to remove it Dispose of used air filters properly in accordance with your local W regulations Air
29. ccepts and enters the current selection Turns the projector power on or off Esc button Stops the current function Displays the previous screen or menu while viewing a configuration menu LED indicators The color of the indicators and whether they are flashing or lit shows the state of this projector Source Search button Help button The input source is automatically searched for in the Displays and closes the help which shows following order and the input image from the connected solutions if a problem occurs equipment is projected Computer port LE XZ button Wide Tele button S Video port Press to correct keystone distortion Adjusts the image size If a configuration menu or help If a configuration menu or help screen is screen is displayed it selects menu items and setting values Video port displayed it selects menu items and setting values Part Names and Functions Rear S Video port Inputs S video signals to the projector from other video sources Computer port Inputs analog RGB video signals from a computer and RGB video signals and component video signals from other video sources Monitor Out port Video port Inputs component video signals to the projector from other video sources USB port Connects the projector to a computer via the USB cable when using the wireless mouse function Computer images cannot be projected by using the USB cable to connect the co
30. ch pieces of glass to get into the eyes or mouth In addition consult your local regulations regarding proper disposal and do not place in the trash Ifthe lamp breaks and gas from the lamp or fragments of broken glass are inhaled or get into the eyes or mouth or if any other ill effects are noticed immediately seek medical advice 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 dD If there is an electrical storm do not touch the power plug otherwise you may receive an electric shock If using a remote control that takes batteries keep these batteries out of the reach of children Batteries are choking hazards and can be very dangerous if swallowed If the batteries are swallowed seek medical assistance immediately When replacing batteries take the following precautions Replace the batteries as soon as they run out If the batteries leak wipe away battery fluid with a soft cloth If fluid gets on your hands wash immediately Do not expose batteries to heat or flame Dispose of used batteries according to your local regulations Remove the batteries if you won t be using the projector for a long period of time WARNING The cords included with this product contain chemicals including lead know to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm Wash
31. e periods of time in order to maintain the initial brightness and quality of the projected images When used at high brightness Approx 2000 hours When used at low brightness Approx 3000 hours If you continue to use the lamp after this period the possibility of the lamp breaking becomes greater When the lamp replacement message appears replace the lamp with a new one as soon as possible even if it is still working Depending on the characteristics of the lamp and on the way it has been used the lamp may become darker or stop working before the lamp warning message appears You should always have a spare lamp ready in case it is needed e Contact Epson for a spare lamp see page 57 e 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 The lamp replacement message is set to appear after the following Replacing the Lamp e If you are replacing the lamp it is possible that the glass around the lamp is broken If replacing the lamp on a ceiling mounted projector be careful when removing the lamp cover broken glass could fall out of the lamp area and get in your eyes e Wait until the lamp has cooled down sufficiently about one hour before removing the lamp cover 1 Turn off the projector s power wait until it beeps twice and disconnect the power cable Wait
32. e D Sub 15 pin female ue S Video 1 Mini DIN 4 pin Video 1 RCA pin jack Audio Input 1 RCA pin jackx2 L R USB 1 USB connector B series Monitor Out 1 Mini D Sub 15 pin female Black The USB interface complies with the USB 1 1 standard The USB connector is not guaranteed to operate correctly with all USB compatible devices 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 dik Pixelworks DNX ICs are used in this Projector Angle of tilt La 0 30 If you use the projector when it is tilted more than 30 it could fall or be damaged 0 30 Specifications Safety USA UL60950 1 Canada CSA C22 2 No 60950 1 EU The Low Voltage Directive 73 23 EEC IEC EN60950 1 EMC USA FCC Part 15B Class B DoC Canada ICES 003 Class B European Community EMC Directive 89 336 EEC EN55022 Class B EN55024 IEC EN61000 3 2 IEC EN61000 3 3 Australia New Zealand AS NZS CISPR 22 2002 Class B Dimensions Dimensions Center of lens a Sr A77 Distance from center of lens to suspension bracket fixing point 3 M4x9 yon FRE Ml as E kb ollite rs LULL Diani l Je P ee eee
33. e following problems occur and the indicators do not offer a solution refer to the pages given for each problem Problems relating to images No images appear page 51 Projection does not start the projection area is completely black the projection area is completely blue and so on Projection stops automatically page 51 The message Not Supported is displayed page 51 The message No Signal is displayed page 52 Images are fuzzy or out of focus page 52 Interference or distortion appear in images page 53 Problems such as interference distortion or black amp white checked patterns appear Image is cut off or too small page 53 Only part of the image is displayed Image colors are not right page 54 The whole image appears purplish or greenish images are black amp white colors appear dull and so on Computer monitors and LCD screens have different color reproduction performance so that the colors projected by the projector and the colors appearing on the monitor may not necessarily match but this is not a sign of a problem lmages appear dark page 54 Nothing appears on the external monitor page 54 Problems when projection starts Power does not turn on page 55 Other problems No sound can be heard or the sound is faint page 55 The remote control does not work page 56 Problem Solving E Problems relating to images E No images appear Check Remedy Was the Power button pressed
34. ectly Use the Color Adjustment menu command to adjust the color See page 32 Have the color saturation and tint been adjusted correctly Use the Color Saturation and Tint menu commands to adjust the color and tint See page 32 E Images appear dark Check Have the image brightness and luminance been adjusted correctly Remedy Use the Brightness and Brightness Control menu commands to adjust the brightness and luminance See page 32 Has the image contrast been adjusted correctly Use the Contrast menu command to adjust the contrast See page 32 Is the lamp due for replacement When the lamp is nearly due for replacement the images will become darker and the color quality will become poorer When this happens the lamp should be replaced with a new one See page 41 E Nothing appears on the external monitor Are images from a port other than the Computer port being projected The only images that can be displayed on an external monitor are those from the Computer port You cannot output video equipment images to an external monitor See page 30 Problem Solving E Problems when projection starts E Power does not turn on Check Have you pressed the Power button Remedy Press the Power button to turn the power on Are all of the indicators switched off The power cable is not connected correctly or power is not being supplied Connect the power cable to the
35. ed Check that the lamp and the lamp cover are securely installed If the lamp or lamp cover is not securely installed the lamp will not switch on When using above an altitude of about 1 500m make sure you set the High Altitude Mode to Qn Lamp or Temp indicator flashes orange Status Remedy or Status aren a High temperature warning This is not an abnormality but if the temperature rises too high again projection will stop automatically gt Check that the air filter and air exhaust vent are clear and that they are not up against a surface such as a oO wall See If the air filter is clogged clean or replace it See page 44 Orange Problem Solving Remedy or Status Status Power Lamp replacement notification Replace the lamp with a new one See page 41 iig If you continue to use the lamp after it has passed the replacement period the possibility that the lamp may Orange break will increase Replace the lamp with a new one as soon as possible The Power indicator status will i O vary depending on the projector status at the time 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 W e If an indicator is showing a status which does not appear in the previous tables contact Epson see page 57 Problem Solving When the Indicators Provide No Help If any of th
36. em 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 see When the Indicators Provide No Help on page 50 Reading the Indicators The projector is provided with the following three indicators which indicate the operating status of the projector Indicates the operating status of the projector Orange Standby condition Projection starts again when the Power button is pressed You can disconnect the power plug from the electrical outlet when the status light is in this condition ze Green Warm up in progress Warm up time is approximately 30 seconds After warm up is complete the indicator will stop flashing e Green Projection in progress Indicates the projection lamp status Indicates the internal temperature status The following tables show what the indicators mean and how to remedy problems that they indicate If all indicators are switched off check that the power cable is connected correctly and that power is being supplied normally Power indicator lights red Remedy or Status Stop using the projector disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet and contact Epson see page 57 Status Power Red 5 8 Red j J Red Internal error Problem Solving Status Cause Remedy or Status Power Red Fan related error Stop using the projector disconnect the power
37. er Temporarily stop projection by closing the lens cover Single foot design Make height adjustments quickly with one hand Easy to use big button control panel Automatic source search Press the Source Search button to automatically detect and display the connected picture signal On screen Help Quickly answer questions about common projection problems See page 45 Help gt There is no sound Select a different language Select the item you need help with then confirm or modify settings and connections Color Modes Project movies photos presentations and games in the optimum color tone by choosing the most suitable mode for your surroundings See page 14 Security Function Set up a password to restrict use of the projector See page 24 Disable all control panel buttons except for the Power button to prevent your settings being changed when the projector is used in a public place See page 26 Setting Up the Projector Setting Up the Projector The projector supports the following four projection methods allowing you to choose the best method for displaying your images installation procedure is required Failure to install correctly may result in injury or damage if the projector falls Do not turn the projector on its side during projection or malfunctions may occur e To prolong the life of the projector turn it off when not in use Q e For ceili
38. er servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions D When the power cable or plug is damaged or frayed If liquid has been spilled into the projector or it has been exposed to rain or water If it does not operate normally when you follow the operating instructions or if it exhibits a distinct change in performance indicating a need for service If it has been dropped or the housing has been damaged The internal projector components consist of many glass parts such as the lens and projection lamp Important Safety Instructions The lamp is fragile and can easily break If the lamp breaks handle the projector with extreme care to avoid injury from broken glass and contact Epson for repairs See page 57 Particular care should be taken when the projector is installed to a ceiling as small pieces of glass may fall down when the lamp cover is removed Be very careful not to allow such pieces of glass to get into the eyes or mouth Material or paper may get stuck against the air filter underneath the projector while it is in use Remove anything from underneath the projector that might get stuck against the air filter in this way bd Never try to remove the lamp immediately after use Doing so will result in serious burns Before removing the lamp turn off the power supply and wait the time specified in the User s Guide to allow the lamp to cool completely A mercury lamp with high
39. filter frame Polycarbonate ABS plastic Filter Polyurethane foam Using the Help Menu Troubleshooting Using the Help Menu If a problem occurs with the projector you can use the Help function to assist you in solving the problem It uses a series of menus in a question and answer format If the Help function does not provide a solution to the problem see Problem Solving on page 47 1 Display the Help menu Using the remote control Pointer A V Mute Freeze 7 8 9 Num M Menu olor Mode Resize Help 2 Select a menu item Help G a There is no sound Select a different language Select the item you need help with then confirm or modify settings and connections Using the control panel Using the remote control Enter 6 Pointer A V Mute Freeze 3 Confirm the selection Using the remote control A V Mute Freeze Using the control panel Using the control panel Using the Help Menu 4 Repeat the operations in steps 2 and 3 to proceed through the menu to more detailed items Help P The image is not in focus The image is unsteady The image colors don t look right The image is too dark The image is distorted The image is small or moves to one side 5 Press the Help button to exit the help menu Problem Solving Problem Solving If you are having a probl
40. ght or strong light from fluorescent lamps shining onto the projector s light receiving area Set the projector up in a location where strong light will not shine onto the light receiving area Are the batteries dead or have the batteries been inserted correctly Insert new batteries making sure that they are inserted correctly See page 40 Has a remote control button been pressed for more than 30 seconds If any of the buttons on the remote control are pressed down for more than 30 seconds the remote control stops sending signals remote control s sleep mode This prevents the batteries from being consumed due to something being placed on top of the remote control When the button is released normal remote control operation will resume Where To Get Help Where To Get Help Purchase Supplies and Accessories You can purchase screens carrying cases or other accessories from an Epson provides these technical support services 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 epson ca Canadian sales Internet Support or www epson ca i Visit Epson s support website for solutions to common problems You can download drivers and documentation get FAQs and troubleshooting advice or e mail Epson with your questions Visit Presenters Online to access tips templates and training for developing succe
41. igh Brightness Low Brightness Source Computer Input Signal Auto Resolution 0x 0 Refresh Rate 0 00 Hz Sync Info SGNN00000 Sub menu Function 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 OH From 10H onwards the display will be in units of 1 hour Source Displays the input source currently being projected Input Signal Displays the Input Signal setting Does not appear when the input source is composite video or S video Resolution Displays the input resolution Does not appear when the input source is composite video or S video Video Signal Shows the video signal format Not displayed for computer RGB video or component video images Refresh Rate Displays the refresh rate Does not appear when the input source is composite video or S video Sync Info Information from this menu may be required when you ask for service from your dealer or from Epson Does not appear when the input source is composite video or S video Reset Menu Reset Menu Return Reset All Reset Lamp Hours Sub menu Function Reset All Resets all items in all menus to their default settings The Computer1 Input Zoom Image Shift Users Logo Lamp Hours and Language settings will not be reset to their defaults Rese
42. images are being input adjust the setting manually using the Position menu command See page 16 Has the computer been set for dual display If dual display has been activated in the Display Properties of the computer s Control Panel the projector will only project about half of the image on the computer screen To display the whole of the image on the computer screen turn off the dual display setting See your computer video driver documentation For computer images has the correct resolution been selected Set the computer so that the signals that are output are compatible with this projector See List of Supported Monitor Displays on page 63 Problem Solving E Image colors are not right Check Do the input signal settings match the signals from the connected device Remedy If a composite video or S video source is connected to the projector use the Video Signal menu command to select the video signal format See List of Supported Monitor Displays on page 63 Has the image brightness been adjusted correctly Use the Brightness menu command to adjust the brightness See page 32 Are the cables connected correctly Check that all of the cables required for projection are securely connected See the Quick Setup sheet Has the image contrast been adjusted correctly Use the Contrast menu command to adjust the contrast See page 32 Has the color been adjusted corr
43. input source is changed Tracking Adjusts computer images when vertical stripes appear in the images See page 12 Sync Adjusts computer images when flickering fuzziness or interference appear in the images See page 13 Position Moves the image display position vertically and horizontally Progressive Adjustment is only possible when composite Video or S Video signals are being input Off IP conversion is carried out for each field in the screen This is ideal when viewing images with a large amount of movement On Interlaced i signals are converted into progressive p signals This is ideal when viewing still images Computer1 Selects the input signal in accordance with the equipment that is connected to the Computer port Input If set to Auto the input signal is set automatically in accordance with the connected equipment If the colors do not look correct when you select Auto select the appropriate signal for the connected equipment manually Video Signal Adjustment is only possible when composite video S Video signals are being input Sets the video signal format With the Auto function image signals are recognized automatically If interference appears in the projected images or no images appear when you select Auto select the appropriate signal manually Resize Sets the aspect ratio for projected images See page 20 Reset All the adjustment values on the Signal menu except Computer Input are retur
44. internal pressure is used as the projector s light source Mercury lamps may make a loud noise when they break Handle the lamp with extreme care while observing the following If the following points are not observed injury or poisoning may result Do not damage the lamp or subject it to any impacts Do not use the lamp after the lamp replacement period has elapsed Once the lamp replacement period has elapsed the possibility of the lamp breaking becomes greater When the lamp replacement message appears replace the lamp with a new one as soon as possible The gases inside mercury lamps contain mercury vapor If the lamp breaks immediately ventilate the room to prevent the gases that are released when the lamp breaks from being inhaled or coming into contact with the eyes or mouth Do not bring your face close to the projector while it is in use in order to prevent the gases that are released when the lamp breaks from being inhaled or coming into contact with the eyes or mouth Ifthe lamp breaks and needs to be replaced with a new lamp contact Epson for information on replacement see page 57 If the lamp breaks pieces of broken glass may get scattered around inside the projector Particular care should be taken when the projector is installed to a ceiling as small pieces of glass may fall down when the lamp cover is removed If cleaning the projector or replacing the lamp yourself be very careful not to allow su
45. isplaying Projected Images on an External Monitor 30 Configuration Menus Using the Menu System 31 Image Menu 32 Signal Menu 33 Settings Menu 34 Extended Menu 35 Info Menu 37 Reset Menu 38 Maintenance Appendix Cleaning 39 Optional Accessories and Consumables 58 Cleaning the Projector 39 Screen Size and Projection Distance 59 Cleaning the Lens 39 i paces Glossary 60 Cleaning the Air Filters and Air Intake Vent 39 List of ESC VP21 Commands 62 Replacing Consumables 40 Replacing the Batteries 40 List of Supported Monitor Displays 63 Lamp Replacement Period 40 Specifications 64 Replacing the Lamp 41 Dimensions 66 Fieselting the ramp Operating Time 43 Declaration of Conformity 67 Replacing the Air Filter 44 FCC Compliance Statement 67 Troubleshooting Important Safety Instructions 68 Using the Help Menu 45 Problem Solving 47 Reading the Indicators 47 When the Indicators Provide No Help 50 Where To Get Help 57 Internet Support 57 Speak to a Support Representative 57 Purchase Supplies and Accessories 57 Projector Features Direct Power On and Instant Off Use the Direct Power On function to turn the projector on simply by plugging the power cable into an electrical outlet See page 36 When you re done using the projector just turn it off unplug it and place it in the carrying case The projector s Instant Off design means you don t have to let it cool down first Ease of Use bd Lens cov
46. method of image scanning whereby the image data is divided into fine horizontal lines which are displayed in sequence starting from left to right and then from the top to the bottom of the screen The even numbered lines and odd numbered lines are displayed alternately Progressive A method of image scanning whereby the image data from a single image is scanned sequentially from top to bottom to create a single image Refresh rate The light emitting element of a display maintains the same luminosity and color for an extremely short time Because of this the image must be scanned many times per second in order to refresh the light emitting element The number of refresh operations per second is called the refresh rate and is expressed in hertz Hz SDTV An abbreviation for Standard Definition Television It refers to standard television systems which do not satisfy the conditions for High Definition Television Security lock A commercially available cable that can be attached to the projector to prevent theft This projector is compatible with the Microsaver Security System manufactured by Kensington Squeeze mode 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 color intervals that was
47. mputer Outputs the projected computer s analog R signals or RGB video signals to an external monitor from the source that is connected to the Computer port This feature is not available for video equipment signals Power inlet Connects to the power cable Rear adjustable foot Lets you level the image Audio input equipment Remote control light receiving area Receives signals from the remote control Input audio signals from connected external When you are connecting two or more pieces of external equipment that use the same input port you need to disconnect one before connecting the other or use an audio selector Part Names and Functions Base Foot adjust lever Front adjustable foot Air intake vent Clean the air intake vent periodically Air filter air intake vent This prevents dust and other foreign particles from getting inside the projector when air is drawn in It should be cleaned and replaced periodically Suspension bracket fixing points 3 points Attach the optional ceiling mount here when suspending the projector from a ceiling Part Names and Functions Remote Control E Zoom button see page 21 Page down Page up buttons see page 22 Enter and Esc button see page 22 A V Mute button see page 19 Pointer button see p 21 Computer button see page 18
48. n be viewed in 16 9 wide screen format Wg Ue I 7 _ When images in Squeeze When images in Squeeze You can turn this function on or off by pressing the Freeze button Mode are projected at 4 3 Mode are projected at 16 9 Remote control A V Mute Freeze Li Remote control e Sound does not stop pete W Even though the image on the screen is frozen the image source 3 continues to project and so it is not possible to resume projection from the point where it was paused e Pressing the Freeze button also clears configuration menu displays and help messages e The freeze function still works while the E Zoom function is being used The display is changed whenever you press the button W You can also make this setting using the Resize command in the Signal menu Functions for Enhancing Projection Displaying the Pointer This allows you to move a pointer icon on the projected image and helps you You can use the Pointer Shape command in the Settings menu to draw attention to the area you are talking about change the shape of the pointer to one of three different shapes See page 34 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
49. ned 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 on page 38 Settings Menu Settings Menu Return Keystone Zoom Image Shift Operation Lock Off Pointer Shape Pointer 1 Brightness Control High 1 Volume 0 Reset Sub menu Function Keystone Corrects vertical keystone distortion in images See the Quick Setup sheet Zoom Adjusts the size of the projected image Wide Larger Tele Smaller Image Shift Adjusts the projection position See page 16 T When set to On the operation of all buttons on the projector s control panel except for the Power button will be disabled See page 26 oc Pointer Shape The shape of the pointer can be selected See page 21 Pointer 1 lt Pointer 2 iy Pointer 3 Brightness This lets you set the lamp brightness to one of two settings Control Select Low if the images being projected are too bright such as when projecting images in a dark room or onto a small screen When Low is selected image brightness is reduced This also reduces fan noise and electrical consumption while extending the lamp s operating life Volume Adjusts the volume See page 17 Reset Adjustment values for the Settings menu functions are returned to their default settings except for Image Shift and Zoom If yo
50. nfiguration menu is being displayed eWhile a help menu is being displayed eWhile the E Zoom function is being used eWhile a user s logo is being captured 4 Left click Right click ata Function m es SEN eWhile adjusting sound volume BREEN ON Pross taise in rapid eWhile Image Shift is being used Security Functions 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 Furthermore the user s logo that is displayed on the background of the screen cannot be changed This is effective against theft At the time of purchase the password protection function is not enabled When Password Protect is Enabled E When Power On Protect is enabled On When the power is turned on for the first time after the projector s power cable is connected to an electrical outlet or when Direct Power On is carried out the following password entry screen will be displayed Remote control Pointer A V Mute Freeze 7 8 ue Comp CJ S Video E Resize Help Keep Je aa Pressed ED m Numeric buttons Password Enter the password See your documentation for more information es While holding down the Num button press the numeric keypad butto
51. ng mount installation suspending from the ceiling a special Front projection Front projection Front ceiling projection Front Ceiling projection ot ee _ nap N X gt Rear ceiling projection using a translucent screen Rear Ceiling projection a ceiling See page 58 e When using ceiling projection or projection using a translucent screen set the Projection command in the Extended menu to match the installation method See page 35 e The optional ceiling mount is required when installing the projector on Part Names and Functions Part Names and Functions Front Top Control panel Security lock Lamp cover Open this cover when replacing the projector s lamp Focus ring Adjusts the image focus Air exhaust vent Remote control light receiving area Receives signals from the remote control Lens cover Slide shut when not using the projector to protect the lens If you close it while projecting the image and sound are termporarily stopped Front adjustable foot Raises the projector to adjust the projection angle Foot release lever Extends the front foot Part Names and Functions Control Panel Menu button Enter button Displays and closes the configuration menu Automatically adjusts analog RGB images from computers and RGB video images to the optimum images If a configuration menu or help screen is displayed it Power button a
52. ng the Volume Selecting the Image Source The volume of the projector s built in soeaker can be adjusted as follows The image source is the projector port to which your video equipment is connected You can select the image source automatically using Source Remote control Search as described below Or you can select a source yourself as described S Video Video Resize Help on page 18 CGC QQ G CE Automatically Detecting the Source Source Search Source Search automatically detects the picture signal from connected equipment and projects the image 1 Turn on your computer or video equipment If you are viewing a When the button is pressed to the lt side the volume increases and when tape or DVD Stale playback it is pressed to the lt side the volume decreases 2 Press the Source Search button The volume gauge appears on the screen when the volume is being adjusted Using the Remote Control Using the Control Panel S Video Video Resize Help Source Search O Lamp volume is being adjusted it indicates that the limit for volume adjustment Co es has been reached e The volume can also be adjusted using the configuration menu See page If the value displayed in the gauge on the screen stops changing when the Selecting the Image Source 3 The projector searches for an active source and displays the image Unused sources are skipped as shown below When two or mo
53. not automatic setup you will need to adjust the Tracking carried out In this case press the Auto button on the remote control or the manually using the following procedure Enter button on the projector s control panel to make the adjustment while computer or RGB video images are being projected 1 Select Signal from the configuration menu and then select Tracking Using the remote control Using the control panel Check the buttons you can use and the operations they perform in the arala guide at the bottom of the screen J2 e yay Search Using the remote control Using the control panel amer A V Mute Freeze 7 8 9 Num olor jode LIQ Volume Adjusting the Image Quality Adjusting the Sync Pawo Setup A If flickering fuzziness or interference appear in j4 computer or RGB video images and this cannot be Sync i x Position fixed using automatic setup you will need to adjust Se nputer Impit the Sync synchronization manually using the H following procedure H 1 Select Signal from the configuration menu and then select Sync 2 Adjust the tracking until the vertical stripes disappear from the Chee We ONONE yo An USE And ME Operators MEY Se wml ine image guide at the bottom of the screen Using the remote control Using the control panel Signal Return A V Mute Freeze Le 9 Num Col
54. nplugged If the projector has a three prong plug insert the projector s three pin grounding type plug into a properly grounded outlet If you have a two prong outlet contact an electrician to replace it Take the following precautions when handling the plug Failure to comply with these precautions could result in sparks or fire or electric shock Do not insert the plug into an outlet with dust present Insert the plug firmly into the outlet Do not overload wall outlets extension cables or power strips This can cause fire or electric shock Do not place the projector where the cable can be stepped on It may result in fraying or damage to the plug Do not handle the plug with wet hands Unplug the projector from the wall outlet before cleaning Use a damp cloth for cleaning Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners Do not block the slots and opening in the projector case They provide ventilation and prevent the projector from overheating Do not place the projector on a sofa rug or other soft surface or in a closed in cabinet unless proper ventilation is provided Never push objects of any kind through cabinet slots Never spill liquid of any kind into the projector Unplug the projector when it will not be used for extended periods Do not place the projector and remote control on top of heat producing equipment or in a heated place such as a car Unplug the projector from the wall outlet and ref
55. ns to enter the password If the password is entered correctly projection will start If you leave the power cable connected to the electrical outlet and turn the projector s power on when it is in standby mode projection will start without the password entry screen appearing The password entry screen will only be displayed when the power is turned on for the first time after the power cable has been disconnected and then reconnected If Direct Power On is set to On and you are using a circuit breaker or similar to centrally control the power the password entry screen will be displayed the first time the projector is turned on after the power supply is restored message The projector s operation will be locked will be displayed for approximately five minutes and then the projector will switch to standby mode If this happens disconnect the power plug from the electrical outlet and then reinsert it and turn the projector s power back on A window requesting you to enter the password will be displayed so enter the correct password If you happen to forget the password make a note of the Request Code xxxxx number that appears in the Password screen and contact Epson see page 57 e If you continue to repeat the above operation and input the wrong password thirty times the following message will be displayed and the projector will not accept password entries any more The projector s operation will be locked Contact Eps
56. olor temperature is lower the colors take on a reddish tinge Component video Video signals which have the video brightness signals and color signals separated in order to provide better image quality In high definition TV HDTV it refers to images which consist of three independent signals Y luminance signal and Pb and Pr color difference signals Composite video Video signals which have the video brightness signals and color signals mixed together The type of signals commonly used by household video equipment NTSC PAL and SECAM formats The carrier signal Y luminance signal and chroma color signal which are contained in the color bar are overlapped to form a single signal Contrast The relative brightness of the light and dark areas of an image can be increased or decreased in order to make text and graphics stand out more clearly or to make them appear softer Dolby Digital A sound format developed by Dolby Laboratories Normal stereo is a 2 channel format which uses two speakers Dolby Digital is a 6 channel 5 1 channel system which adds to this a center speaker two rear speakers and a sub woofer HDTV An abbreviation for High Definition Television It refers to high definition systems which satisfy the following conditions Vertical resolution of 750p or 1125i or greater p progressive i interlaced Screen aspect ratio of 16 9 Dolby Digital audio reception and playback or output Interlaced A
57. omputer1 SOURCE 11 Component Video SOURCE 14 Video SOURCE 41 S Video SOURCE 42 A V Mute ON OFF On MUTE ON Off MUTE OFF A V Mute Selection Black MSEL 00 Blue MSEL 01 User s Logo MSEL 02 When issuing any of the above commands tack a Carriage Return CR code ODh on to the end List of Supported Monitor Displays List of Supported Monitor Displays E Component Video RGB Video Resolution dots The projection of some signals not listed in the table may still be possible Refresh ratet Hz Aspect ratio Aspect ratio However some functions may not be supported 4 3 16 9 E Computer RGB Video ao 60 800x600 800x450 Source Projected SDTV 625i 50 800x600 800x450 Refresh rate Hz Resolution Resolution SDTV 525p 60 800x600 800x450 dots dots D2 VGA 60 640x480 800x600 HDTV 750p 16 9 D4 60 800x600 800x450 VGAEGA 640x350 800x438 HDTV 1125i 16 9 60 800x600 800x450 VESA 60 72 75 85 iMac 640x480 800x600 D3 SVGA 56 60 72 75 85 iMac 800x600 800x600 XGA 60 70 75 85 iMac 1024x768 800x600 al Composite Video S Video SXGA 70 75 85 1152x864 800x600 SXGA 60 75 85 1280x960 800x600 Resolution dots SXGA 60 75 85 1280x1024 750x600 Refresh rate HZ Aspect ratio Aspect ratio MAC13 640x480 800x600 4 3 16 9 MAC16 832x624 800x600 TV NTSC 800x600 800x450 MAC19 1024x768 800x600 TV PAL SECAM 50 800x600
58. on Lock Check the buttons you can use and the operations they perform in the guide at the bottom of the screen Using the remote control Using the control panel Pointer A V Mute Freeze 7 e e J Mode Menu C E Resize Return Keystone Zoom Image Shift a Pointer Shape Pointer 1 Brightness Control High Volume Set to On If set to On none of the buttons on the control panel except the Power button can be operated Operation Lock Return Security Functions Using the remote control Using the control panel Enter Esc 6 Pointer A V Mute Freeze 3 When the confirmation message is displayed select Yes The control panel buttons will be locked in accordance with the selected setting e Using remote control change the Settings Operation Lock in the configuration menu to Off e Hold down the projector s Enter button continuously for about 7 seconds A message will be displayed and the lock will be cancelled l There are two methods to cancel the projector s control panel lock 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 W When a user s logo is recorded the previous user s logo will be erased 1 Project the image you would like to use as the user s logo and then display the configuration menu Using the remote control
59. on see page 37 e Ifan incorrect password is entered three times in succession the Security Functions E When Password Timer is set to On and Timer is used The password entry screen will not be displayed at all when the power is turned on until the length of time that has been set has elapsed When the set length of time has elapsed the password entry screen will be displayed each time the power is turned on The length of time referred to here is the total illumination time for the projector s lamp from the point when the projector s menu is closed 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 projectors power is on when it is in standby mode the password entry screen will not be displayed E When User s Logo Protect is enabled On If an attempt is made to carry out any of the following user logo operations a message is displayed and the setting cannot be changed To change the setting set User s Logo Protect to Off first See page 35 Capturing a user s logo D When the Extended Display Display Background menu or the Extended Display A V Mute menu is changed from Logo to Black or Blue or changed from Black or Blue to Logo When the Extended Display Startup Screen menu On or Off is changed Setting Password Protect Use
60. ox will be displayed Move the marquee box to select the part of the image User s Logo to use Set the zoom rate Zoom rate i 1200 1300 7 When Save this image is displayed select Yes The image will then be saved Once the image has been saved the message Completed will be displayed not use the projector or any other sources which are connected to the projector while the user s logo is being saved otherwise it may result in errors in projector operation e Once a user s logo has been saved the logo setting cannot be returned to the factory default Using the control panel e Saving the user s logo may take a few moments about 15 seconds Do Displaying Projected Images on an External Monitor Displaying Projected Images on an External Monitor When projecting from a computer analog RGB or RGB video source you can connect an external monitor to view the projected image monitor e The setting gauge for keystone correction and the configuration menus and help menus are not output to the external monitor p e Component video and S Video images cannot be output to an external Using the Menu System Configuration Menus Using the Menu System Buttons used l Select from the 2 Select from the 3 Change the Control panel main menu sub menu selected item Retum Imag Retum Color Mode Presentation Brightness 0 Sig J Settings Return Contrast st
61. re pieces of equipment are connected press the Source Search button repeatedly to select the desired source Computer S Video Video FA Skip TA eee w amp cop pS g You see this screen if no picture signal is available You can use the screen W to choose the input source Source Search Signal Status gt Computer Off i S Video Off Input an image signal Press to select the source Selecting the Source from the Remote Control You can use the remote control to select a specific image source Remote Control A V Mute Freeze Changes to the image from the Computer port Changes to the image from the S Video port Changes to the image from the Video port LIQ Volume Functions for Enhancing Projection Additional Projector Functions This chapter explains functions used when giving presentations and for using You can temporarily turn off the image and sound in two ways Bie piojectors SECURE unaiona When you close the lens cover projection and sound are turned off Open the lens cover to restore projection and sound Functions for Enhancing Proj ection gt When you press the A V Mute button on the remote control projection and sound are turned off If you saved a user s logo See page 28 you can set Muting the Image and Sound A V Mute
62. ree months Clean them more often than this if using the projector in particularly dusty environments they have been cleaned they should be replaced Replace with a new air If the air filters are broken or if the warning message reappears after filter See Replacing the Air Filter on page 44 Replacing Consumables Replacing Consumables 3 Replace the battery cover Press the battery compartment cover until it clicks into place 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 getting low Replace the batteries Have two spare AAA size alkali batteries ready to use when required Lamp Replacement Period 1 Remove the battery cover It is time to replace the lamp when While pushing the catch of the battery compartment cover lift the e The message Replace the Lamp appears on the screen when cover up projection starts A message will be displayed 2 Insert the batteries e When the Lamp indicator is flashing orange Check the positions of the and marks inside the battery holder to ensure that the batteries are inserted the correct way Flashing orange Replacing Consumables e The projected image gets darker or starts to deteriorat
63. ssful presentations Speak to a Support Representative To use the Epson PrivateLine Support service call 800 637 7661 and enter the PIN on the included Epson PrivateLine Support card This is the fastest way of speaking to a live representative and it s free This service is available 6 AM to 6 PM Pacific Time Monday through Friday for the duration of your warranty period You may also speak with a projector support specialist by dialing one of these numbers U S 562 276 4394 6 am to 6 PM Pacific Time Monday through Friday Canada 905 709 3839 6 AM to 6 PM Pacific Time Monday through Friday Toll or long distance charges may apply Before you call for support please have the following information ready Product name Epson PowerLite S4 Product serial number located on the bottom of the projector bd Proof of purchase such as a store receipt and date of purchase Computer or video configuration D Description of the problem Optional Accessories and Consumables Appendix Optional Accessories and Consumables You can purchase screens carrying cases or other accessories from an Epson authorized reseller For product information and to find the nearest authorized reseller please call 800 GO EPSON 800 463 7766 or browse our catalog of products at www epson com select the product you are interested in and click Where to Buy To purchase online please visit the Epson Store
64. t Lamp Clears the cumulative lamp operating time and resets it to OH Perform this procedure when you replace the lamp Hours Cleaning 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 Cleaning the Projector Clean the projector s surface by wiping it gently with a soft cloth If the projector is particularly dirty moisten the cloth with water containing a small amount of neutral detergent and then firmly wring the cloth dry before using it to wipe the projector s surface Then wipe it again with a soft dry cloth Do not use volatile substances such as wax alcohol or thinner to clean the projector s surface These can cause the projector to warp and make the coating finish peel off Cleaning the Lens Use a commercially available air blower or use a lens cleaning paper to gently wipe the lens Do not rub the lens with harsh materials or subject the lens to shocks as it can easily become damaged Cleaning the Air Filters and Air Intake Vent If dust collects on the air filter or the air outlet it can cause the internal temperature of the projector to rise and this can lead to problems with operation and shortening of the optical engine s service life It is recommended that you clean these parts at least once every th
65. t to On and leave the power cable connected to a wall socket the projector may turn on by itself when electricity is restored after a power outage Sleep Mode Sets whether projection stops automatically in the following situations When no image signals are input for approximately 30 minutes When the lens cover is shut and no operations are carried out for approximately 30 minutes When Sleep Mode is On the power turns off after about 30 minutes When Sleep Mode is Off the power and the lamp remain on continuously When you finish using the projector turn off the power and disconnect the cable High Altitude Mode When using above an altitude of about 1 500m set to On 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 the menu system and on screen messages Reset Returns Display and Operation settings in the Extended menu except for High Altitude Mode to their default settings If you would like to return all menu items to their default see Reset All on page 38 Info Menu Info Menu Lets you check the type of image signal being projected and the status of the projector Computer RGB video component video Composite video S video Lamp Hours High Brightness Low Brightness Source Video Signal Lamp Hours H
66. the frequency and resolution of the image the image signals being output from the computer See List of Supported Monitor Displays on page 63 signals Problem Solving E The message No Signal is displayed Check Are the cables connected correctly Remedy Check that all of the cables required for projection are securely connected See the Quick Setup sheet Has the correct video input port been selected Press the Computer1 S Video or Video button on the remote control or the Source Search button on the remote control or the projector s control panel to change the image Is the power for the computer or video source turned on Turn the power on for the devices If you re projecting from laptop are the image signals being output to the projector If the image signals are only being output to the laptop s monitor you need to change the output to an external destination as well as the laptop s own monitor For some laptop models when the image signals are output externally they no longer appear on the LCD monitor See your computer documentation under a title such as External Output or Connecting an External Monitor 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 See the Quick Setup sheet
67. u would like to return all menu items to their default see Reset All on page 38 Extended Menu Extended Menu Return Display User s Logo Projection Front Operation Link 21L Off Language English Reset Sub menu Function Display This lets you make settings related to the projector s display Message Sets whether on screen messages are displayed Messages include the input source color mode and No Signal message Display Background Determines the background screen displayed when no image signals are input Options include Black Blue or Logo Startup Screen Sets whether the startup screen is displayed the image projected when the projector is started A V Mute Determines the background screen displayed when the A V Mute button on the remote control is pressed Options include Black Blue or Logo User s Logo Change the user s logo that is displayed as a background or during A V Mute See page 28 Projection Sets the image orientation depending on where you place the projector relative to the screen See page 6 Front Front Ceiling Rear Rear Ceiling By holding down the A V Mute button for about 5 seconds you can change the projection setup in the following ways Front gt Front Ceiling Rear gt Rear Ceiling Extended Menu Sub menu Function Operation Direct Power On Sets whether direct power on is enabled On or disabled Off When you se
68. until the lamp has cooled down then remove the lamp cover from the base of the projector Loosen the lamp cover screw with the screwdriver that is supplied with the spare lamp or your own Phillips head screwdriver Then slide the lamp cover straight back and lift it off Loosen the two lamp screws Loosen the two screws that secure the lamp Replacing Consumables 4 Take out the lamp Hold the lamp as shown in the illustration below and lift it up and out of the projector If the lamp is broken replace it with a new lamp or contact Epson for further advice see page 57 If replacing the lamp yourself be careful to avoid pieces of broken glass e Install the lamp securely If the lamp cover is removed the lamp turns off W automatically as a safety precaution The lamp will not turn on if the lamp or the lamp cover is not installed correctly 3 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 5 Install the new lamp Insert the new lamp so that the lamp fits in place correctly After inserting it fully tighten the two screws 6 install the lamp cover Slide on the lamp cover and tighten its screw Replacing Consumables Resetting the Lamp Operating Time The projector has a built in counter which keeps track of the lamp operating eanta time When the cumulative oper
69. used electrical interference may affect the signals For computer images has the correct resolution been selected Set the computer so that the signals that are output are compatible with this projector See List of Supported Monitor Displays on page 63 For computer images have the Sync and Tracking settings been adjusted correctly Press the Auto button on the remote control or the Enter button on the projector s control panel to carry out automatic adjustment If the images have not been adjusted correctly after using automatic adjustment you can make the adjustments using the Sync and Tracking functions See page 12 E Image is cut off or too small Check Has the aspect ratio been set correctly Remedy Press the Resize button on the remote control See page 20 Is the image still being enlarged by the E Zoom function Press the Esc button on the remote control to cancel the E Zoom function See page 21 Has the Position setting been adjusted correctly If analog RGB images from a computer or RGB video images are being projected press the Auto button on the remote control or the Enter button on the projector s control panel to carry out automatic adjustment If the images have not been correctly adjusted after using the automatic setup function adjust the setting manually using the Position menu command If signals other than analog RGB images from a computer or RGB video

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