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  • Page 1 ® Epson PowerLite S4 User’s Guide...

  • Page 2: Meaning Of Symbols

    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...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Meaning of Symbols Copyright Notice Trademarks Projector Features Setting Up the Projector Part Names and Functions Front/Top Control Panel Rear Base Remote Control Adjusting and Changing the Image Adjusting the Image Quality Adjusting Computer Images and RGB Video Images...
  • Page 4 Maintenance Cleaning Cleaning the Projector Cleaning the Lens Cleaning the Air Filters and Air Intake Vent Replacing Consumables Replacing the Batteries Lamp Replacement Period Replacing the Lamp Resetting the Lamp Operating Time Replacing the Air Filter Troubleshooting Using the Help Menu...

  • Page 5: Projector Features

    See page 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.

  • Page 6: Setting Up The Projector

    • Do not turn the projector on its side during projection, or malfunctions may occur. • To prolong the life of the projector, turn it off when not in use. ◗ Front projection (Front projection) ◗ Rear projection using a translucent screen (Rear projection) ◗...

  • Page 7: Part Names And Functions

    Adjusts the image focus. 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.

  • Page 8: Control Panel

    Part Names and Functions Control Panel [Menu] button Displays and closes the configuration menu. [Power] button Turns the projector power on or off. LED indicators The color of the indicators and whether they are flashing or lit shows the state of this projector.

  • Page 9: Rear

    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 computer.

  • Page 10: Base

    Air intake vent Clean the air intake vent periodically. Suspension bracket fixing points (3 points) Attach the optional ceiling mount here when suspending the projector from a ceiling. Foot adjust lever Front adjustable foot Air filter (air intake vent) This prevents dust and other foreign particles from getting inside the projector when air is drawn in.

  • Page 11: Remote Control

    Part Names and Functions Remote Control [E-Zoom] button ( ) (see page [Page down] [Page up] buttons (see page [Enter] and [Esc] button (see page 22) [A/V Mute] button (see page [Pointer] button (see p.21) [Computer] button (see page [S-Video] button (see page [Video] button (see page...

  • Page 12: Adjusting And Changing The Image

    If "Auto Setup" in the "Signal" menu is set to "Off", automatic setup is not carried out. In this case, press the [Auto] button on the remote control or the [Enter] button on the projector's control panel to make the adjustment while computer or RGB video images are being projected.
  • Page 13 Adjusting the Image Quality Adjust the tracking until the vertical stripes disappear from the image. Using the remote control The tracking value increases or decreases each time a button is pressed. Press the [Menu] button to exit the configuration menu. The image will flash when continuous tracking adjustment is carried out, but this is normal.

  • Page 14: Selecting The Projection Quality (Color Mode)

    Adjusting the Image Quality Using the remote control The sync value increases or decreases each time a button is pressed. Press the [Menu] button to exit the configuration menu. • If you adjust the sync without adjusting the tracking first, it will not be possible to get the best adjustment results.
  • Page 15 Adjusting the Image Quality Each time you press the button, the color modes change in the following order. 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 change to the next color mode setting unless you press the button.

  • Page 16: Adjusting The Projection Position (Image Shift)

    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. Using the button on the projector, perform zoom adjustment or keystone correction.

  • Page 17: Adjusting The Volume

    • The volume can also be adjusted using the configuration menu. See Selecting the Image Source The image source is the projector port to which your video equipment is connected. You can select the image source automatically, using Source Search as described below. Or you can select a source yourself as described...

  • Page 18: Selecting The Source From The Remote Control

    Selecting the Image Source The projector searches for an active source and displays the image. Unused sources are skipped, as shown below. When two or more pieces of equipment are connected, press the [Source Search] button repeatedly to select the desired source.

  • Page 19: Additional Projector Functions

    Functions for Enhancing Projection Additional Projector Functions This chapter explains functions used when giving presentations and for using the projector’s security functions. Functions for Enhancing Projection Muting the Image and Sound (A/V Mute) For example, this can be used if you want to pause the projection for a moment and focus the audience’s attention on what you are saying.

  • Page 20: Freezing The Image

    Functions for Enhancing Projection Freezing the Image The source image continues to project even when the screen is frozen. You can still perform operations such as changing files, without projecting any images. Remote control You can turn this function on or off by pressing the [Freeze] button. •...

  • Page 21: Displaying The Pointer

    Functions for Enhancing Projection Displaying the Pointer This allows you to move a pointer icon on the projected image, and helps you draw attention to the area you are talking about. Display the pointer. Remote control Each time you press the button the pointer appears or disappears. Move the pointer icon.

  • Page 22: Using The Remote Control As A Mouse

    If the USB terminal of a computer and the USB terminal on the back of this projector are connected by a commercially available USB A-B cable, you can use the projector’s remote control like a wireless mouse to control the computer’s mouse pointer.
  • Page 23 Functions for Enhancing Projection • The USB cable can only be connected to computers with a standard USB interface. If using a computer which is running Windows, the computer must have had a full version of Windows 98/2000/Me/XP Home Edition/ XP Professional installed.

  • Page 24: Security Functions

    Preventing theft (Password Protect) When the Password Protect function is activated, people who do not know the password will not be able to use the projector to project images, if the power has been disconnected since the password was last entered correctly.
  • Page 25 If "Password Timer" is set to "Off", the password entry screen will be displayed each time the power plug is disconnected and reinserted from the electrical outlet. If the projector’s power is on when it is in standby mode, the password entry screen will not be displayed.

  • Page 26: Using The Operation Lock

    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.
  • Page 27 The control panel buttons will be locked in accordance with the selected setting. There are two methods to cancel the projector's control panel lock. • Using remote control, change the "Settings" - "Operation Lock" in the configuration menu to "Off".

  • Page 28: Saving A User's Logo

    Saving a User's Logo Saving a User's Logo You can record the image that is currently being projected as a user's logo. When a user's logo is recorded, the previous user's logo will be erased. Project the image you would like to use as the user’s logo, and then display the configuration menu.
  • Page 29 • Saving the user's logo may take a few moments (about 15 seconds). Do 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.

  • Page 30: Displaying Projected Images On An External Monitor

    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 port Cable provided with monitor •...

  • Page 31: Configuration Menus

    Using the Menu System Configuration Menus Using the Menu System Select from the main menu Select from the Change the sub menu selected item Buttons used Control panel Remote control...

  • Page 32: Image" Menu

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

  • Page 33: Signal" Menu

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

  • Page 34: Settings" Menu

    Adjusts the projection position. See Operation When set to "On", the operation of all buttons on the projector's control panel except for the [Power] button will be disabled. See Lock Pointer Shape The shape of the pointer can be selected. See...

  • Page 35: Extended" Menu

    Change the user's logo that is displayed as a background or during A/V Mute. See Projection Sets the image orientation, depending on where you place the projector relative to the screen. See "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.
  • Page 36 Sets whether direct power on is enabled ("On") or disabled ("Off"). When you set 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.

  • Page 37: Info" Menu

    (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.)

  • Page 38: Reset" Menu

    "Reset" Menu "Reset" Menu Sub-menu Reset All Resets all items in all menus to their default settings. The "Computer1 Input", "Zoom", "Image Shift", "User’s Logo", "Lamp Hours" and "Language" settings will not be reset to their defaults. Reset Lamp Clears the cumulative lamp operating time and resets it to "0H". Perform this procedure when you replace the lamp. Hours Function...

  • Page 39: Cleaning

    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.

  • Page 40: Replacing Consumables

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

  • Page 41: Replacing The Lamp

    You should always have a spare lamp ready in case it is needed. • Contact Epson for a spare lamp (see • 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.
  • Page 42 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.

  • Page 43: Resetting The Lamp Operating Time

    Replacing Consumables Resetting the Lamp Operating Time The projector has a built-in counter which keeps track of the lamp operating time. When the cumulative operating time reaches a certain point, it causes the replacement warning message to be displayed. The counter needs to be reset after the lamp has been replaced with a new one.

  • Page 44: Replacing The Air Filter

    If the air filter is broken or if a warning message reappears after it has been cleaned, it should be replaced. The air filter can be replaced even if the projector is installed on a ceiling. Turn off the projector’s power, wait until it beeps twice, and disconnect the power cable.

  • Page 45: Troubleshooting

    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, “Problem Solving”...
  • Page 46 Using the Help Menu Repeat the operations in steps 2 and 3 to proceed through the menu to more detailed items. Press the [Help] button to exit the help menu.

  • Page 47: Problem Solving

    Problem Solving Problem Solving If you are having a problem with the projector, first check the projector's indicators and refer to "Reading the Indicators" below. If the indicators do not show clearly what the problem might be, see Reading the Indicators The projector is provided with the following three indicators which indicate the operating status of the projector.
  • Page 48 57). If the lamp is broken replace it with a new lamp, or contact Epson for further advice (see replacing the lamp yourself, be careful to avoid pieces of broken glass. (Projection cannot be carried out until the lamp is replaced.) Check that the lamp and the lamp cover are securely installed.
  • Page 49 Orange • If the projector is not operating properly even though the indicators are all showing normal, refer to "When the Indicators Provide No Help" on the following page. • If an indicator is showing a status which does not appear in the previous tables, contact Epson (see Remedy or Status Replace the lamp with a new one.

  • Page 50: When The Indicators Provide No Help

    The whole image appears purplish or greenish, images are black & 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.)

  • Page 51: Problems Relating To Images

    Reset all of the settings. See page Some input images, such as screen savers, may be completely black. 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 Open the lens cover.

  • Page 52: The Message "No Signal." Is Displayed

    If the connection is made while the power is already turned on, the function [Fn] key that switches the computer's video signal to external output may not work. Turn the power for the projector and the computer off and then back on again.

  • Page 53: Interference Or Distortion Appear In Images

    “List of Supported Monitor Displays” on page 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"...

  • Page 54: Image Colors Are Not Right

    Are images from a port other than the Computer port being projected? 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 Use the "Brightness"...

  • Page 55: Problems When Projection Starts

    There is probably a poor contact in the power cable, or the power cable may be defective. Reinsert the power cable. If this does not solve the problem, stop using the projector, disconnect the power cable from the wall outlet...

  • Page 56: The Remote Control Does Not Work

    The operating range for the remote control is approximately 6 meters (20 feet). Set the projector up in a location where strong light will not shine onto the light-receiving area. Insert new batteries, making sure that they are inserted correctly. See 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).

  • Page 57: Where To Get Help

    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...

  • Page 58: Appendix

    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 at www.epsonstore.com (U.S. sales only). In Canada, please call 800-463-7766 for a reseller referral.

  • Page 59: Screen Size And Projection Distance

    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.) 4:3 Screen Size (Zoom Adjustment Wide) to (Zoom Adjustment Tele) 61 ×...

  • Page 60: Glossary

    An international standard for color intervals that was 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...
  • Page 61 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".

  • Page 62: List Of Esc/Vp21 Commands

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

  • Page 63: List Of Supported Monitor Displays

    List of Supported Monitor Displays List of Supported Monitor Displays The projection of some signals not listed in the table may still be possible. However, some functions may not be supported. Computer/RGB Video Signal Refresh rateg (Hz) 640×480 VGAEGA 640×350 VESA 60/72/75/85,iMac* 640×480...

  • Page 64: Specifications

    Angle of tilt 0°- 30° If you use the projector when it is tilted more than 30°, it could fall or be damaged. Mini D-Sub 15-pin (female) Blue...
  • Page 65 Specifications Safety UL60950-1 FCC Part 15B Class B (DoC) Canada Canada CSA C22.2 No.60950-1 ICES-003 Class B European Community The Low Voltage Directive EMC Directive (73/23/EEC) (89/336/EEC) IEC/EN60950-1 EN55022, Class B EN55024 IEC/EN61000-3-2 IEC/EN61000-3-3 Australia/New Zealand AS/NZS CISPR 22:2002 Class B...

  • Page 66: Dimensions

    Dimensions Dimensions 86.8 *Distance from center of lens to suspension bracket fixing point Center of lens 50.1* 83.7 104.7 69.7 3-M4×9 Units: mm...

  • Page 67: Declaration Of Conformity

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  • Page 68: Important Safety Instructions

    ◗ 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.
  • Page 69 ◗ 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.

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