Epson PowerLite S8+ User manual

PowerLite S8+/PowerLite W8+/EX51
Multimedia Projector
User’sGuide

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Important Safety Information
WARNING: Never look into the projector lens when the lamp is turned on; the bright light can damage your eyes.
Never let children look into the lens when it is on. Never open any cover on the projector, except the lamp and
filter covers. Dangerous electrical voltages inside the projector can severely injure you. Except as specifically
explained in this User’s Guide, do not attempt to service this product yourself. Refer all servicing to qualified service
personnel.
WARNING: The projector and its accessories come packaged in plastic bags. Keep plastic bags away from small
children to avoid any risk of suffocation.
Caution: When you replace the lamp, never touch the new lamp with your bare hands; the invisible residue left by
the oil on your hands may shorten the lamp life. Use a cloth or glove to handle the new lamp.
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Software Copyright:
This product uses free software as well as software to which this company holds the rights.
The following is information on the free software used by this product.
Hereafter, each author, the conditions, and so on are described in the original. Furthermore, there is no guarantee
for free software because of the characteristics of the free software that has already been used in this product; any
problems in this product (including problems that originate with the free software concerned) do not influence the
conditions of the guarantee (written guarantee) issued by this company.
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© 1991-1998 Thomas G. Lane.
This software is based in part on the work of the Independent JPEG Group.
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© 1998-2004 Glenn Randers-Pehrson
© 1996-1997 Andreas Dilger
© 1995-1996 Guy Eric Schalnat, Group 42, Inc.
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© 1995-2003 Jean-loup Gailly and Mark Adler

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Trademarks
Epson and Instant Off are registered trademarks, and Epson Exceed Your Vision is a registered logomark of Seiko
Epson Corporation.
PowerLite e and Accolade are registered trademarks, and SizeWise and Duet are trademarks of Epson America,
Inc.
Pixelworks, DNX, and the DNX logo are trademarks of Pixelworks, Inc.
HDMI, the HDMI logo, and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of
HDMI Licensing, LLC.
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.
This information is subject to change without notice.
© 2009 Epson America, Inc. 12/09

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Contents
Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Using Your Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Getting More Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Projector Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Projector Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Remote Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Projector Dimensions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Optional Accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
1Setting Up the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Unpacking the Projector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Additional Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Positioning the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Projector Placement Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Connecting to a Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Connecting to the USB Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Connecting to the VGA Computer Port . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Connecting to Video Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Connecting an HDMI Video Source
(EX51/PowerLite W8+ only). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Connecting a Composite Video Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Connecting an S-Video Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Connecting a Component Video Source . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Connecting an RGB Video Source. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Playing Sound Through the Projector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Connecting External Speakers (PowerLite S8+ Only). . . 36
Connecting a Digital Camera or Other USB Device
(EX51/PowerLite W8+ Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

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Turning the Projector On and Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Using the Direct Power On Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Shutting Down the Projector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
2Displaying and Adjusting the Image . . . . . . . . 43
Selecting an Image Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Adjusting the Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Adjusting the Position of the Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Adjusting the Image Shape. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Focusing and Zooming the Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Selecting the Color Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Resizing Video Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
3Presenting With the Remote Control. . . . . . . . 51
Using the Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Controlling the Picture and Sound. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Turning Off the Picture and Sound. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Stopping Action. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Zooming In on Your Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Controlling the Volume. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Operating Your Computer With the Remote Control . . . . . 54
Highlighting Your Presentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Using the Pointer Tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Customizing the Pointer Tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Presenting a Slideshow (EX51/PowerLite W8+ Only) . . . . . 57
Starting a Slideshow. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Selecting Slideshow Display Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
4Fine-Tuning the Projector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Using the Menu System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Restoring the Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Adjusting the Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Adjusting Signal Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Customizing Projector Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Customizing Power and Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

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Using the Projector Security Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Enabling Password Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Creating Your Own Startup Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Disabling the Projector’s Buttons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Using Security Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
5Maintaining the Projector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Cleaning the Lens. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Cleaning the Projector Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Cleaning the Air Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Replacing the Air Filter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Replacing the Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Resetting the Lamp Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Checking Lamp Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Replacing the Remote Control Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Transporting the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
6Solving Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Using On-Screen Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Checking Projector Status. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
What To Do When the Lights Flash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Solving Projector Operation Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Solving Problems With the Image or Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Solving Problems With the Remote Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Where To Get Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Speak to a Support Representative . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
ATechnical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

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BNotices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Important Safety Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
FCC Compliance Statement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Limited Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117

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Welcome
The PowerLite S8+/PowerLite W8+/EX51 is an easy-to-use,
compact, lightweight projector with a built-in speaker. It offers up to
2500 lumens of white and color light output (brightness). It also
provides a native SVGA (PowerLite S8+), XGA (EX51), or WXGA
(PowerLite W8+) resolution. You can connect it to a wide range of
computers and video sources. You can also project JPEG files from a
USB storage device (EX51/PowerLite W8+ only).
Your projector offers these easy setup, control, and security features:
■Plug n’ Play instant setup—instantly project images from a
Windows®PC via USB connection
■Ultra HD-quality with just one cable—all digital HDMI
audio/video connection (EX51/PowerLite W8+ only)
■PC-free slideshows and presentations—USB thumb drive port
(EX51/PowerLite W8+ only)
■Quick, convenient control—Direct Power On, sleep mode,
Instant Off ®/On
■Easy picture adjustment—ultra flexible, Auto Keystone
correction and optical zoom (EX51/PowerLite W8+ only)
■Security features—password protection, user’s logo, projector
button lock, security cable attachment (cable not included), and a
slot for an optional Kensington®security lock
Additional enhancements:
■2000:1 contrast ratio (in Dynamic color mode with Auto Iris
setting turned on)
■Integral lens cover (A/V Mute slide) that won’t get lost
■Low power, long-lasting lamp with 2 Power Consumption modes

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■Carrying case and remote control included
Using Your Documentation
This book contains all the information you need to set up and use
your projector. Please follow these guidelines as you read through it:
■Warnings must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury.
■Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment.
■Notes contain important information about your projector.
■Tips contain additional projection hints.
Getting More Information
Need quick steps for setting up your projector? Here’s where you can
look for help:
■Quick Setup sheet
Provides information for connecting the projector to your
equipment, displaying and adjusting the image, and solving
display problems.
■Built-in help system
Provides assistance for common problems. Available from the
?Helpbutton on the projector or the remote control. See page 88
for details.
■www.latin.epson.com
Download FAQs and e-mail your questions to Epson support.

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Projector Parts
Kensington
lock port
Control panel
Ventilation
slots
Foot release
lever
Adjustable
foot
A/V mute slide
(lens cover)
Infrared
receiver
HDMI
port
Computer
(Component
Video) port
Audio
ports
S-Video port
Video
port
USB (TypeB) port
USB
(TypeA)
port
AC
power
inlet
Lamp cover
screw
Infrared
receiver
Air
filter
Air filter
cover
Focus ring
Zoom ring (EX 51/PowerLite W8+) only
Rear adjustable
foot
Rear
adjustable
foot
EX51/PowerLite W8+ Back
Front
Lamp cover
Lens
cover tab

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Computer
(Component
Video) port
Audio in
port
S-Video port
Video
port
USB (TypeB) port
AC
power
inlet
Lamp cover
screw
Infrared
receiver
Rear adjustable
foot
Rear
adjustable
foot
Audio
out port
PowerLite S8+ Back

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Projector Control Panel
Power
light
Lamp and
Temperature
warning lights
Source Search button
(searches for connected
video sources)
Menu button
(displays
projector menus)
Help
button
Enter button
(selects
menu items)
Keystone button
(corrects screen
shape)
Esc button
(exits menu
items)
Wide button
(increases
image size
PowerLite S8+
Keystone button
(corrects screen shape)
Power
button
Tele button
(decreases
image size
Power
light
Lamp and
Temperature
warning lights
Source Search button
(searches for connected
video sources)
Menu button
(displays
projector menus)
Help
button
Volume up
button
Enter button
(selects
menu items)
Keystone button
(corrects screen
shape)
Esc button
(exits menu
items)
Volume
down button
EX51/PowerLite W8+
Keystone button
(corrects screen shape)
Power
button

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Remote Control
Power button
Source Search and
Source buttons (select
image source)
A/V Mute button
(turns off image)
Freeze button
(stops image)
Aspect button
(changes screen size)
Color Mode button
(changes display
mode)
Num button
(activates number
buttons)
Page Up/Down buttons
(control PowerPoint®
slides; USB cable required)
E-Zoom +/– buttons
(zoom into image)
Menu button
(accesses
projector menus)
Esc button
(exits menus)
Menu navigation
(arrow) buttons
and Enter button
User button
(lets you assign
function)

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Projector Dimensions
Use the dimensions below to guide you in placing or installing the
projector.
3.11 in.
(79 mm)
3.03 in.
(77 mm)
11.61 in.
(295 mm)
3.62 in.
(92 mm)
1.57 in.
(39.8 mm);
center of lens
to mounting
bracket holes
3.66 in.
(93 mm)
8.98 in.
(228 mm)
9.59 in.
(243.5 mm)
0.51 in.
(13 mm)
1.5 in.
(38.3 mm)
5.04 in. (128 mm)
1.48 in.
(37.5 mm)
0.98 in.
(25 mm)
Mounting
screw holes

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Warranty
The projector comes with a basic warranty that lets you project with
confidence. For details, see the warranty on page 113.
Optional Accessories
To enhance your use of the projector, Epson offers the following
optional accessories:
You can purchase screens or other accessories from an Epson
authorized reseller. To find the nearest reseller, contact Epson as
described on page 98.
Product Part number
Replacement lamp V13H010L54
Replacement air filter set V13H134A25
Universal projector ceiling mount
Adjustable suspended ceiling channel kit
False ceiling plate kit
Structural round ceiling plate
Adjustable extension column (pipe) 8” - 11”
ELPMBPJF
ELPMBP01
ELPMBP02
ELPMBP03
ELPMBC01
Kensington security lock ELPSL01
50-inch portable screen (4:3 aspect ratio)
80-inch portable pop-up screen (4:3 aspect ratio)
Accolade®Duet™Portable Projector Screen (4:3/16:9)
ELPSC06
ELPSC08
ELPSC80
Component-to-VGA video cable
S-Video cable
ELPKC19
ELPSV01
DC-06 document camera (ELPDC06)
DC-10s document camera
V12H321001
ELPDC10S
Soft shoulder case for projector and notebook
Wheeled soft carrying case
Molded hard-shell wheeled carrying case
Swiss Gear®backpack
ELPKS61
ELPKS62
ELPKS58
ELPKS63

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Setting Up the Projector
This chapter tells you how to unpack the projector and connect it to
a notebook or desktop computer or to video equipment, such as a
VCR, DVD player, or video camera.
You can also connect the projector to a USB storage device or digital
camera (EX51/PowerLite W8+ only).
Follow the instructions in this chapter on:
■Unpacking the projector
■Positioning the projector
■Connecting to a computer
■Connecting to video equipment
■Playing sound through the projector
■Connecting to a digital camera or other USB device
(EX51/PowerLite W8+ only)
■Turning the projector on and off

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Unpacking the Projector
After unpacking the projector, make sure you have all these parts:
Save all packaging in case you need to ship the projector. Always use
the original packaging (or the equivalent) when you need to send the
projector to another location. See page 85 for transportation
instructions. (If you are moving the projector by hand, use the
carrying case.)
Projector
Remote control
PDF manuals
CD-ROM
Power cord
VGA computer cable
Password Protected
sticker
USB cable
Carrying case
2 AA batteries
(for remote control)

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Additional Components
Depending on how you plan to use the projector, you may need
additional components:
■To receive an HDMI signal from your video device, you’ll need
an HDMI cable (EX51/PowerLite W8+ only). One may be
provided with your video equipment.
■To receive a component video signal from a DVD player or other
video device, you’ll need a component-to-VGA video cable. One
may be included with your video equipment, or you can purchase
the ELPKC19 cable from an Epson authorized reseller. See
“Optional Accessories” on page 16.
■To receive an S-Video signal, you’ll need an S-Video cable. One
may be included with your video equipment, or you can purchase
one from an Epson authorized reseller. See “Optional Accessories”
on page 16.
■To receive an audio signal, you’ll need an RCA-type audio cable
with two male plugs, or a stereo mini-jack audio adapter cable
(with red and white jacks on one end) for the PowerLite S8+.
Positioning the Projector
If the projector isn’t already installed in the room you’re using, you’ll
probably want to place it on a table in front of the screen. This lets
you stand in the front of the room, face the audience, and remain
close enough to the equipment to be able to control it.
Keep these considerations in mind as you position the projector:
■Place the projector on a sturdy, level surface.
■Make sure there is plenty of space for ventilation around and
under the projector.
■Make sure the projector is within 5.9 feet (1.8 meters) of a
grounded electrical outlet or extension cord.

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Image size increases with distance, but can vary depending on the
aspect ratio (image shape), how you zoom into the image, and
whether you’ve adjusted other image settings. Use the illustrations and
tables below to help you determine the projection distance.
You can also use the Image Size Calculator on the Epson website.
PowerLite S8+ (4:3 images)
Center of
lens
Center of
lens
Screen size
Projection distance (A)
Wide to Tele Offset (B)
30 inches
(76 cm)
34 to 47 inches
(87 to 119 cm)
–2 inches
(–5 cm)
50 inches
(127 cm)
58 to 79 inches
(147 to 200 cm)
–3.3 inches
(–8 cm)
60 inches
(152 cm)
70 to 95 inches
(177 to 240 cm)
–3.9 inches
(–10 cm)
80 inches
(203 cm)
93 to 126 inches
(237 to 321 cm)
–5.2 inches
(–13 cm)
100 inches
(254 cm)
117 to 158 inches
(297 to 402 cm)
–6.5 inches
(–17 cm)
150 inches
(381 cm)
176 to 238 inches
(447 to 605 cm)
–9.8 inches
(–25 cm)
200 inches
(508 cm)
235 to 318 inches
(597 to 807 cm)
–13.1 inches
(–33 cm)