EMP-S3 - Video projector EPSON - Free user manual and instructions

Product type	Video projector
Brand	EPSON
Model	EMP-S3
Display technology	3LCD
Native resolution	SVGA (800 x 600 pixels)
Brightness	1600 ANSI lumens
Contrast ratio	500:1
Maximum screen size	300 inches (610 x 460 cm)
Projection distance	87 cm to 1212 cm (depending on zoom)
Lamp type	UHE 170W
Lamp life	2000 hours (normal mode)
Power supply	AC 100-240V, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption	260 W (projection mode)
Dimensions (W x D x H)	327 x 232 x 83 mm
Weight	2.7 kg
Keystone correction	Vertical ±30° (20° in 16:9 mode)
Zoom	Manual 1:1.35
Focus	Manual
Special features	Direct Power ON, Source Search, quick power off
Video inputs	Composite, S-Video, Component (Y Cb/Pb Cr/Pr), VGA (computer)
Audio output	Headphone jack (mini-jack)
Noise level	35 dB (economy mode)
Maintenance	Cleaning air filter, lamp replacement
Spare parts	Replacement lamp (ELPLP20), air filter (ELPAF17)
Safety	Do not use vertically, avoid blocking air intakes

Frequently Asked Questions - EMP-S3 EPSON

How to turn on the EMP-S3 projector?

Press the ⏻ (Power) button on the control panel or remote control. If Direct Power ON is enabled, the device turns on as soon as the power cord is plugged in.

No image is displayed, what should I do?

Check that the source is properly connected and turned on. For a computer, change the output source (e.g., Fn + F4). For video equipment, start playback and press Source Search.

How to replace the projector lamp?

Turn off the projector and unplug the cord. Wait for the lamp to cool. Open the lamp compartment, remove the old lamp and install the new one (model ELPLP20). Replace the cover and reset the lamp counter in the menu.

What does the flashing orange indicator mean?

A flashing orange indicator indicates warming up or cooling down. Wait a few moments. If it stays solid orange, the projector is in standby mode. If the red indicator flashes, it indicates a lamp or fan problem.

How to clean the air filter?

Turn off the projector and unplug it. Remove the air filter and vacuum the dust. If very dirty, wash it with lukewarm water and let it dry completely before reinstalling. Replace the filter every 6 months.

What is the projection distance for a 100-inch screen?

According to the table, for a 100-inch screen (approx. 2.54 m diagonal), the projection distance is about 297 cm (W) to 402 cm (T) depending on the zoom setting.

Can I use the projector at high altitude?

Yes, but if the altitude exceeds 1500 m, set the 'Fan speed' parameter to 'High' in the Advanced menu to avoid overheating.

How to correct keystone distortion?

Use vertical keystone correction via the menu or the △ and ▽ keys. Press and hold △ then press ▽ to restore the default value. You can also adjust the front foot tilt.

What to do if the projector overheats?

A solid red indicator indicates overheating. Unplug the projector, wait 5 minutes. Check that air intakes are not blocked and the filter is not clogged. If the problem persists, contact your dealer.

How to completely turn off the projector?

Press the ⏻ (Power) button twice on the remote control or control panel. Wait for a double beep, then unplug the power cord. The projector consumes power even when off; unplug it if unused for a long time.

USER MANUAL EMP-S3 EPSON

■ Turning on and Projecting

■ Connecting to Visual Equipment

● Problems/Indicator summary

See the illustration on the right to choose the best position for your projected image. The values are only a guide.

• After making keystone correction, the projected image will be smaller.
- You can project a better quality of image when zoom is set to the maximum.

* Distance from the center of the lens to the base of the screen.

Units: cm (in.)

30”	4 to -2 (1.7 to -0.9)
40”	6 to -3 (2.3 to -1.1)
50”	7 to -4 (2.8 to -1.4)
60”	9 to -4 (3.4 to -1.7)
80”	12 to -6 (4.5 to -2.3)
100”	14 to -7 (5.7 to -2.9)
200”	29 to -15 (11.3 to -5.7)
300”	43 to -22 (17.0 to -8.6)

W: Maximum Zoom T: Minimum Zoom

Setup this projector parallel to the screen.

Do not stand this projector upright. This may damage your projector.

View from above Screen

Using the remote control

Insert the batteries provided. 📋 User's Guide "Replacing the batteries"

Operating Range (Left and Right)

Approx. 30° Approx. 30° Approx. 6 m Approx. 6 m Approx. 30° Approx. 30°

Operating Range (Up and Down)

Approx. 15° Approx. 15° Approx. 15° Approx. 6 m Approx. 6 m Approx. 15° Approx. 15° Approx. 15°

2

Connecting to Visual Equipment

• Turn off connected equipment. Damage may result if you try to connect when the power is on.
• Do not try to force a cable connector to fit a port with a different shape. This may damage your projector.

• When the source has an unusual connection, use the cable provided with the source or commercially available cables.
• If you use a 2RCA (L/R) stereo min-jack audio cable, make sure it is labelled "No resistance".

Connecting to a Computer

Computer cable (Accessory / Optional) To audio output port Audio Cable (Commercially available)

graph TD
    A["Monitor Out"] --> B["Computer/Component Video"]
    B --> C["S-Video"]
    C --> D["Video"]
    D --> E["L-Audio-R"]
    F["Component video cable (optional)"] --> G["Component out"]
    H["S-Video cable (Commercially available)"] --> I["S-Video out"]
    J["A/V Cable (Commercially available)"] --> K["Video out"]
    L["Audio Cable (Commercially available)"] --> M["To audio output port"]

Connecting to a Video Source

DVD players, VHS players, satellite tuners, RGB converters, video distribution

machines, and so on. * The port names may vary depending on the equipment.

3

Turning on and Projecting

TIP

• When using the "Direct Power ON" feature, the power turns on when the power cable is connected.
• When using above an altitude of about 1500 m, set the "Fan Speed" to "High".

User's Guide "Extended Menu"

Beep

Control Panel

Power Source Lay

Power Indicator

Remote Control

① ② ③ ON ④ (Accessory Power Cable) Remote Control

* For video equipment, press "play" to start playback.

Reading the Indicators

Lit

Flashing

Orange

Standby

Press ⏻ to start projecting.

In this mode, you can unplug the power cable.

Green

Warming up

Wait for a short time (about 30 seconds).

In this mode pressing ⏻ has no effect.

Green

Projecting

Do not unplug the power cable.

No image is projected

For notebooks and computers with liquid

crystal displays

Change the computer's output source. Hold down the Fn key and press the appropriate Fo key (the one usually labelled □/□). After changing the setting, wait a few seconds for projection to start.

Computer's "User's Guide"

* If the image is not projected, press Source Search

For video equipment

Start playback then

press Source Search

Examples
NEC
Panasonic
SOTEC
HP
TOSHIBA
IBM
SONY
DELL
FUJITSU
Macintosh	Set mirror setting or display detection.

Power Source Search Menu Wipe Lamp Temp

●Adjusting Position and Focus ●

(Setting up for the first time or after moving)

■ Raising the Projection Position (Adjusting the front foot)

Diagram illustrating light reflection with labeled components and directional arrows, likely from a physics or optics context.

Foot Adjust Lever

When moving the projector, make sure the front foot is retracted.

▶ Correcting Keystone Distortion

You can adjust the vertical tilt to a maximum of about 30^ * ( 20^ when projecting a component video image with a ratio of 16:9).

graph LR
    A["Wide Top"] --> B["Normal"]
    B --> C["Wide Base"]

* The greater the angle of tilt, the harder the image is to focus. Setup the projector at a lower angle of tilt.

You can adjust the front foot to raise the projection angle up to a maximum of 10^ .

- You can also make keystone corrections from the configuration menu.

User's Guide "Settings Menu"

• Hold down △ and press ∇ for more than one second to reset the correction value to the default setting.
• Adjust the horizontal tilt by turning the left rear foot.

Rear Adjustable

Foot

■ Adjusting Focus

graph LR
    A["User Group"] <--> B["User Group"]
    C["Computer Mouse"] -->|Rotation| D["Computer Mouse"]

After keystone correction and sharpness adjustments, the image may be unfocused.

■ Adjusting Projection Size

Enlarge

Reduce

If keystone correction or zoom adjustments are performed, the "Image Shift" adjustment screen is displayed. ⚙️ User's Guide "Adjusting the Projection Position (Image Shift)"

● Turning the Projector off ●

① Turn off all connected equipment.
② Press ⏻ twice on the remote control or control panel.

③ After the confirmation buzzer beeps twice, unplug the power cable.

Electricity is consumed if only the projector's power is turned off.

④ Attach the lens cover.

1

Installation

Illustration of a D-sub connector with a GND cable (no text or symbols)

Diagram showing a device with two blue arrows pointing downward, indicating force or movement (no text or symbols present)

Computer/
S-Video
_Video
L-Audio-R

.Monitor.Out
Component Video

Power Source Low

Voyant Power

Télécommande

Power Source Search Mens, Wide Temp i o Lamp o Temp

Diagram illustrating light reflection with labeled incident and reflected rays, showing a device positioned near the mirror.

graph LR
    A["Haut large"] --> B["Normal"]
    B --> C["Bas large"]

Diagram showing a control panel with directional arrows and a hand interacting with a rotary knob, labeled with Chinese characters.

Three technical illustrations of electronic devices: a front-mounted box, a flat-screen monitor, and a handheld device (no text or symbols visible)

Power Source Lay

Poweranzeige

Fernbedienung

Diagram illustrating light reflection with labeled incident and reflected rays, showing a device positioned near the mirror.

graph LR
    A["User icon"] <--> B["User icon"]
    C["Computer mouse with rotation arrow"] --> D["Computer mouse"]

Circa 30° Circa 30° Circa 6 m Circa 30° Circa 30° Circa 6 m

Circa 15° Circa 15° Circa 15° Circa 6 m Circa 6 m Circa 15° Circa 15°

Diagram of a GND connector with pinout and cable (no text or symbols)

Diagram showing a mechanical device with downward arrows indicating motion or force, no text or symbols present

Computer/Componer
S-Video
_Video
L-Audio-R

Monitor.Out

Y Cb/Pb Cr/Pr

Component Out

Power Source Lay

Spia Power

Lettura delle spie

Accesa

Lampeggiante

Arancione Standby

Power Source/Search Menu Web Time Loop Temp

Diagram illustrating light reflection with labeled incident and reflected rays, showing a device positioned near the mirror.

Aprox. 30° Aprox. 30° Aprox. 6 m Aprox. 6 m Aprox. 30° Aprox. 30°

Aprox. 15° Aprox. 15° Aprox. 15° Aprox. 6 m Aprox. 6 m

2

Power Source Low

Power Source Search Menu Wide Inner Lamp Temp i

Diagram illustrating light reflection with labeled incident and reflected rays, showing a device positioned near the mirror.

Palanca de ajuste del pie

RedRedRed	Problem	Unplug the projector and contact your dealer.*
RedORed	Fan/Sensor problem
RedORed	Overheating Unplug this projector and wait for 5 minutes.	Check the following.*the projector is not too close to the wall.the air filters are not blocked.
RedOOrange	High-speed cooling

	General Lamp Problem Remove the lamp and check if it is broken. If it is not broken, reinsert it.*If it is broken, contact your dealer.
	Lamp replacement notificationChange the lamp. If you continue to use the lamp, it may explode.

* If the problem is not corrected after checking the points above, unplug the projector and contact your dealer.

Illustration showing two scenes of people analyzing a large data table with numerical values and a lightbulb, suggesting a concept or problem.

A/V Mute

Illustration showing a teacher presenting a line chart to students, with a presentation slide and a blackboard in the background.

Pointer

Illustration of a presenter presenting a presentation with a line chart showing trends over time, viewed from an audience.

Image Shift

graph TD
    A["Computer monitor with charts and bar graphs"] --> B["Computer monitor displaying charts and bars"]
    C["Device with antenna"] --> D["Device with antenna"]