Epson S3 Brochure

Epson 3LCD technology

Front/rear/ceiling mount

Size

0.5"

Driving method

Epson Poly-silicon TFT Active Matrix

Pixel number

480,000 dots x 3 (800 x 600) LCDs

Native resolution

SVGA

Aspect ratio

4:3 (supports 16:9)

Pixel arrangement

Stripe

Type

Manual focus

F-number

1.4

Focal length

16.6mm

Zoom ratio

Digital zoom 1.0-1.35

Type

135W UHE

Life* 2000H

(High Brightness)

, 3000H 

(Low Brightness)

1.45 to 1.8:1

Screen Size (Projected Distance)

30" to 300" (2.9' to 39.7')

Vertical: ±30 degrees

1600 ANSI lumens

500:1

85%

24 bit; 16.7 mil

1W Monaural

41ºF to 95ºF (5ºC to 35ºC)

100-120V ±10%, 50/60Hz AC

195W, 4W standby

(includes lens and feet)

9.7" x 12.9" x 3.9"

(excludes lens and feet)

9.7" x 12.9" x 3.4"

5.6 lb/2.5kg

36db 2000H

(High Brightness)

, 28db 3000H 

(Low Brightness)

Pixel clock

13.5MHz to 162MHz

Horizontal

15KHz to 92KHz

Vertical

50Hz to 85Hz

Features

Source selection, power, resize, color, mode, 
volume, e-zoom, a/v mute, freeze, menu,  
page up and down, mouse functions, help, auto

Operating angle

Right/Left ± 30 degrees
Upper/Lower ± 15 degrees

Operating distance

19.7 ft (6m)

Analog RGB I/O

Display performance

Native

800 x 600

Resize

640 x 480
1024 x 768
1280 x 1024

Input terminal

Video

Mini D-sub 15 pin x 1

Audio

RCA x 2 (White/Red) 

Output terminal

Video

Mini D-sub 15pin 
(monitor out) x 1

Display performance

NTSC: 550 line
PAL: 550 line
(depends on observation of the 
multi burst pattern)

Input signal

NTSC/NTSC4.43/PAL/M-PAL/
N-PAL/PAL60/SECAM
HDTV: 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i

Input terminal

Video

Composite video: RCA (Yellow) x 1
S-Video: Mini DIN
Component video: Mini D-sub 15pin  
(in common with Analog RGB connector)
Video-RGB: Mini D-sub 15pin (in common 
with Analog RGB connector)

Audio

RCA (White/Red) x 2 (in common with Analog 
RGB Audio terminal)

Audio signal

500m Vrms/47Kohm

I/O terminal

USB 1.1 Connector Type B x 1
(for mouse/keyboard control)

Kensington

®

-style lock provision

Two-year limited warranty, 90-day lamp warranty, Epson Road Service
Program and Epson PrivateLine dedicated toll-free support 
(U.S. and Canada only)

Power cable, computer cable, projector remote control, batteries, soft
carrying case, CD-ROM, Quick Setup Sheet.

Epson PowerLite S3 projector

V11H179020

Replacement lamp 

V13H010L33

Air filter set 

V13H134A08

Universal ceiling mount 

ELPMBUNI

Suspension adapter 

ELPMBAPL

False ceiling plate 

ELPMBFCP

Adjustable ceiling channel 

(ceiling plate not included or required)

ELPMBACC

Security bracket/cabling

for gyro lock mounts 

(not compatible with ELPMBAPL)

ELPMBSEC

Distribution amplifier 

ELPDA01

Component video cable

ELPKC19

S-Video cable

ELPSV01

Samsonite wheeled soft case

ELPKS35-S

Samsonite soft shoulder case for projector and laptop

ELPKS43 

ATA molded hardshell case

ELPKS54

50" portable screen 

ELPSC06

60" portable pop-up screen

ELPSC07

80" portable pop-up screen 

ELPSC08

83.6" classroom style pull-down screen

ELPSC09

Image Presentation Camera

ELPDC05

Kensington security lock 

ELPSL01

Pre-Sales Support U.S. and Canada

800-463-7766

Automated Technical Support

800-922-8911

Internet Web Site

www.epson.com

presentersonline.com

™

Enjoy larger-than-life images that fill your home, office, or

classroom. It’s easy with the Epson PowerLite S3. An affordable 

5.6 lb projector, this SVGA ultraportable delivers 1600 ANSI lumens so

you can experience the thrill of movies, sports, video games and more

with oversized images that surpass even big-screen TVs.

Epson 3LCD

™

technology ensures accurate color and remarkable

saturation, even in well-lit rooms. And, specialized color modes mean

you get the most vibrant images, whatever the situation. With smooth

video playback, on-screen action sequences come alive. Best of all, the

PowerLite S3 makes setup a breeze, even for first-time users. With its 

5-second startup time and time-saving Instant Off

™

feature, it’s always

ready to perform!

• For color-rich presentations in the office or at home 

• A lightweight projector with convenient Instant Off feature—

ideal for presenters on the go!
- Just turn off the projector and unplug it immediately—

then you’re off to your next presentation

• Consistently delivers vibrant images and rich color saturation—

a difference you can see! 

• A deep extensive gray scale for precision detail—even subtle

gradations are visible

• Smooth video playback that keeps their attention on the 

on-screen action

• Affordable, big-screen performance that makes it easy to enjoy

DVDs or video games with amazing color and detail

• HDTV-ready—use with both traditional and wide-screen formats

(4:3/16:9)

• Selectable projection modes

- Presentation mode (default) automatically optimizes your 

viewing experience

- Theater mode to watch your favorite videos and enjoy an 

authentic theater experience

- Photo mode with black and white enhancement levels to 

view more detail, even in over- and under-exposed images

- Game mode to view darker images, giving you a better 

gaming experience

• Power-on and -off beeps lets users know the projector has

received their commands

• 5-second start-up time to avoid presentation delays and reduce

pre-presentation jitters

• Color-coded cables make connectivity easy for first-time users

• +/- 30˚ keystone correction for greater positioning flexibility

without any distortion

• Direct Power On turns mounted projectors on with one system

switch

• Conveniently placed lamp and air filter access, designed for easy,

affordable changes, even when the projector is ceiling-mounted

• Full-featured remote control to switch sources, control

presentation functions, and more

• Password-protected security features, including timer, logo and

key lock protection, to prevent theft and unauthorized access

• High-speed fan to quickly cool the projector, especially in high

altitude locations

• 90-day lamp warranty for added dependability

• Provided at no additional cost for the duration of the warranty:

- Epson Road Service program provides a replacement projector, 

typically within 24 hours

- Epson PrivateLine

SM

dedicated toll-free support line available 

from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. PST Monday - Friday
(Calls are answered live, typically in about a minute)

• International warranty in over 45 countries

SM

Epson PowerLite S3 Specifications

Epson PowerLite

®

S3

Brilliant value. Powerful performance.

Specifications and terms are subject to change without notice. Epson is a registered trademark and 3LCD and Instant Off are trademarks of Seiko Epson Corporation. PowerLite 
is a registered trademark, and Epson Connection, PrivateLine and Presenters Online are service marks of Epson America, Inc. All other product and brand names are trademarks 
and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Epson disclaims any and all rights in these marks. © Copyright 2005 Epson America, Inc. CPD-19487R2 4/05

Epson America, Inc.
3840 Kilroy Airport Way, Long Beach, CA 90806

Epson Canada, Ltd.
3771 Victoria Park Avenue, Toronto, Ontario M1W 3Z5

Printed on Recycled Paper

Front View

zoom lens

composite video RCA

high 
performance,
low profile

audio in

Back View

stylish metallic

silver finish

full-featured 
IR remote control

focus ring

computer/component video

* Lamp life results will vary depending upon mode selected, environmental conditions, and usage.