Epson 3020PLUS User Manual

PowerLite® Home Cinema 3020+

Home Theater Projector

User’s Guide

Introduction 5

Projector Parts 6

Remote Control 8 Optional Accessories 9 Warranty 9 Using This Manual 10

Setting Up the Projector 11

Choose a Location 11 Installing the Projector 14 Connecting the Cables 16

Connecting Video and Computer Equipment 16

Making Other Connections 18 Installing Batteries in the Remote Control 19 Charging the 3D Glasses 19 Turning the Projector On and Off 21

Turning On the Projector 21

Turning Off the Projector 21 Selecting the Image Source 22 Positioning the Image 23

Making Basic Adjustments 25

Focusing and Zooming 25 Choosing the Aspect Ratio 26 Viewing 3D Images 27 Projecting in Split Screen Mode 29 Starting a Slideshow 31 Choosing Slideshow Options 32 Choosing the Color Mode 33

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Advanced Color Adjustments 34

Adjusting the Gamma Setting 35

Adjusting RGBCMY 36 Locking the Projector 37

Making Detailed Adjustments 38

Using the Menu System 38

Changing How the Menus Display 39 Adjusting the Picture Quality 40

Input Brightness Settings 40

Sharpness and Picture Quality Settings 42

Color Settings 43

3D Setup 45

Adjustments for Computer Images 46

Split Screen Setup 47 Selecting Memory Settings and Resetting the Projector 48

Creating Memory Settings 48

Selecting Memory Settings 48

Renaming Memory Settings 49

Deleting Saved Memory Settings 49

Resetting the Projector 50 Customizing Projector Features 51

Image Sizing 51

Screen Options 52

Other Setup Options 52

Using HDMI Link 55

Setting Up HDMI Link 55 Changing HDMI Link Settings 56

Maintenance 57

Cleaning the Lens 57 Cleaning the 3D Glasses 58

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Cleaning the Projector Case 58 Cleaning and Replacing the Air Filter 59 Replacing the Lamp 61

Resetting the Lamp Usage Timer 64 Checking the Projector Status 64 Storing the Projector 65 Transporting the Projector 65

Problem Solving 66

What To Do When the Lights Come On or Flash 66 Solving Picture Problems 68 Solving Remote Control Problems 72 Where to Get Help 73

Specifications 75

General 75 Lamp 76 Remote Control 76 Dimensions 76 Electrical 76 Environmental 77 Safety 77 Compatible Video Formats 77 ESC/VP21 Command Codes 79

Notices 80

Important Safety Information 80 FCC Compliance Statement 82 Copyright Notice 84

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A Note Concerning Responsible Use of Copyrighted Materials 84

Trademarks 84

Introduction

The PowerLite® Home Cinema 3020+ projector lets you enjoy theater-quality 3D images in the relaxing environment of your own home. Designed especially for home cinema use, it offers these outstanding features:

■ Native 1080p (1920 × 1080) resolution, dynamic contrast ratio up to 40,000:1 and up to

2200 lumens of brightness (white light output) for incredibly rich, sharp images in any

room lighting

■ Auto Iris system that constantly controls the light output based on the gamma and

black/white levels of your projected content, for perfectly adjusted images and deepest

blacks

■ EPSON

and uniform colors

■ 1080Perfect

■ 10-bit color quality for unmatched color accuracy, with over a billion colors available

■ HDMI

digital video

® C2

Fine™ 3LCD technology for reliable picture quality, increased contrast ratio

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video processing for more film-like images free of noise or artifacts

(High-Definition Multimedia Interface®) ports for superior, uncompressed

■ True 16:9 wide-format projection

■ Powerful 10 W per channel stereo speaker system with two speakers

■ Flexible setup configurations, including front projection and ceiling mounted, with

horizontal keystone slider for offset placement

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Projector Parts

Front

Lamp cover

Air exhaust

Remote receiver

Control panel

Horizontal keystone slider

Zoom ring

Focus ring

Air filter cover

Back

Speakers

Lens cover Adjustable foot

Cable clip hole

Power inlet

Remote receiver

Air intake

Cable clip hole

HDMI ports

Kensington® lock port

USB port

Video port

Audio (L-R) port

PC port

RS-232C port

Component port

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Bottom

Mounting bracket

attachment points

Front adjustable feet

Projector Control Panel

Brightness

sensor

Power

light

Power button

Source button

Lamp

light

Volume/horizontal keystone buttons

Escape button

Vertical keystone buttons

Temperature light

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Remote Control

On button

Turns projector on

HDMI Link button

Enables and disables the

HDMI link function

2D/3D button

Toggles

between 2D and

3D projection

Menu navigation

buttons

Default button

Resets menu

selection to default

values

Menu button

Displays the projector’s

menus

Auto Iris button

Toggles the Auto Iris

function on or off

3D Format button

Adjusts the 3D Format

setting

Standby button Turns projector off

Memory button

Accesses the memory

Illumination button Lights the remote control buttons for easy viewing

Split button Toggles the Split Screen function on or off

Source buttons Switch between equipment connected to the projector

HDMI Link control buttons Control playback of a linked video device

Color Mode button Quickly change color settings to match room lighting

Super-res button Adjusts the Super-res setting on or off

Aspect button Changes the picture’s aspect ratio

RGBCMY button Displays the color adjustment menu

Frame Int button Adjusts the Frame Interpolatio setting

Blank button Temporarily stops projection o hides the menu screen

8 Introduction

Optional Accessories

Epson provides the following optional accessories for the projector:

Product Part number

Replacement lamp V12H010L68

Air filter replacement V13H134A38

Kensington security lock (anti-theft device) ELPSL01

Projector mount CHF1000

Computer cable (6 feet [1.8 meters]) V12H005C02

EPSON RF 3D Active Shutter Glasses V12H548006

PixiePlus

Belkin Pro Series VGA / SVGA cable – 6 ft. (1.8 m) F3H982-06

Belkin PureAV HDMI audio video cable – 3 ft. (0.9 m) AV22300-03

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control system for EPSON projectors ELPSP10

You can purchase these accessories from an authorized EPSON reseller. To find the nearest reseller, please call Epson as described on page 73.

Warranty

Your projector comes with a basic two-year warranty for the projector, one-year 3D glasses warranty, and a 90 day limited warranty for the lamp. For details, see the Quick Setup sheet.

Introduction 9

Using This Manual

This book contains all the information you need to use the projector, in addition to basic setup and maintenance instructions, troubleshooting tips, important safety instructions, specifications, and warranty information.

Please follow these guidelines as you read through the manual:

Warning: Must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury.

Caution: Must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment.

Note: Contains important information about your projector.

Tip: Contains helpful projection tips.

Need additional help? Take advantage of Epson’s automated support services 24 hours a day at global.latin.epson.com/Soporte (website available in Spanish). Use this site to view FAQs or product information and e-mail Epson.

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Setting Up the Projector

Follow the instructions in this section to choose a location for the projector, connect the cables, and display an image.

Choose a Location

You can install the projector for the viewing setups shown below, as well as rear projection.

Center

Ceiling

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Keep the projector level and place it at a height so its lens is even with the top or the bottom of the screen and is centered horizontally. If this isn’t possible, use the horizontal keystone slider and vertical keystone buttons to adjust the image (see page 23).

Note: Image quality is reduced if keystone correction is used. For the best possible image quality, avoid using keystone correction.

Diagonal image size

Projection distance

Offset

Offset refers to distance from bottom of image to center of lens.

The size of the image is determined by the distance from the projector’s lens to the screen. Depending on your display settings and how you use the zoom ring, the actual size may differ. Use these tables as a guide for projector placement:

16:9 aspect ratio

Projection distance Diagonal image size (width × height) Offset

3.8 to 6.2 feet 116 to 190 cm

5.8 to 9.4 feet 176 to 287 cm

7.7 to 12.6 feet 235 to 383 cm

9.7 to 15.7 feet 295 to 480 cm

11.6 to 18.9 feet 354 to 576 cm

14.6 to 23.7 feet 444 to 721 cm

17.5 to 28.4 feet 533 to 866 cm

40 in. (35 × 20 in.)

101.6 cm (89 × 50 cm)

60 in. (51 × 30 in.)

152.4 cm (130 × 75 cm)

80 in. (71 × 39 in.)

203.2 cm (180 × 100 cm)

100 in. (87 × 47 in.) 254 cm (220 × 120 cm)

120 in. (106 × 59 in.)

304.9 cm (270 × 150 cm)

150 in. (130 × 75 in.) 361 cm (330 × 190 cm)

180 in. (173 × 98 in.) 457 cm (440 × 250 cm)

0.1 in. (0 cm)

0.2 in. (1 cm)

0.3 in. (1 cm)

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4:3 aspect ratio

Projection distance Diagonal image size (width × height) Offset

4.7 to 7.6 feet 143 to 233 cm

7.1 to 11.5 feet 216 to 352 cm

9.5 to 15.4 feet 289 to 470 cm

11.8 to 19.3 feet 361 to 588 cm

14.2 to 23.2 feet 434 to 706 cm

17.8 to 29 feet 544 to 883 cm

23.8 to 38.7 feet 726 to 1179 cm

40 in. (32 × 24 in.)

101.6 cm (81 × 61 cm)

60 in. (47 × 35 in.)

152.4 cm (120 × 90 cm)

80 in. (63 × 47 in.)

203.2 cm (160 × 120 cm)

100 in. (79 × 59 in.) 254 cm (200 × 150 cm)

120 in. (94 × 71 in.)

304.8 cm (240 × 180 cm)

150 in. (118 × 91 in.) 381 cm (300 × 230 cm)

200 in. (161 × 118 in.) 508 cm (410 × 300 cm)

0.1 in. (0 cm)

0.2 in. (0 cm)

0.3 in. (1 cm)

To determine the exact image size when you know the projection distance (or the exact projection distance when you know the desired image size), you can use the Image Size Calculator. This program is available on the Epson website at epson.com/support (U.S.).

Also keep these considerations in mind:

■ Make sure there is plenty of space for ventilation around and under the projector. Do not

set the projector on top of loose materials that could block the vents underneath.

■ Make sure the projector is within 9.8 feet (3 m) of a grounded electrical outlet or

extension cord.

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In order to view 3D images correctly, 3D glasses must be worn within 32 feet (10 m) of the projector. Use the image below to determine the viewing distance for 3D projection (the shading represents the 3D viewing area):

Installing the Projector

To install the projector, you first need to determine the location, based on the size of your screen (maximum diagonal image size). Use the tables on page 12 as a guide to positioning the projector.

To suspend the projector from a ceiling, you will need the optional projector mount designed for the projector. See page 9 for ordering information. Follow the instructions included with the mount to install the projector.

Warning: When installing or adjusting the ceiling mount, do not use adhesives to prevent the screws from loosening and do not use any type of oil or lubricant. These may cause the projector casing to crack and the projector may fall, causing serious injury and serious damage to the projector.

If you install the projector on the ceiling, you will need to invert the picture so that it appears right side up. Follow these steps:

1. Press the

2. Open the

3. Select

4. Press the

Menu button on the remote control.

Settings menu, then select Projection.

Front/Ceiling.

Menu button to exit the menu system.

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The following illustrations show the dimensions of the projector:

16.5 in. (420 mm)

8.3 in. (210 mm)

2.4 in. (60 mm)

Center of lens

11.8 in. (300 mm)

5.9 in. (150 mm)

3.2 in. (80 mm)

5.5 in. (139.6 mm)

2.8 in. (70 mm)

14.4 in. (365 mm)

6.3 in. (160 mm)

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Connecting the Cables

Connecting Video and Computer Equipment

You can connect the projector to many types of video equipment, such as a Blu-ray

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/DVD player, digital tuner, cable or satellite box, video game console, camcorder, or

Disc digital camera. You can also connect it to a desktop or laptop PC or Apple Mac system. For details on compatible video formats, see page 77.

You can connect up to five pieces of equipment directly to the projector at the same time, using any of the commercially available cables shown below:.

Port name Video equipment connection Computer connection

HDMI 1/ HDMI 2

Component Use a component video cable

PC — Use a Mini D-sub, 15-pin monitor cable

Use an HDMI cable:

—

(with RCA-style connectors):

Connect the cable to the three component video ports. Match corresponding colors between the cable and the ports. For audio, use a stereo RCA audio cable:

to connect to a computer RGB (monitor) port:

For audio, use a stereo RCA to mini-jack stereo (3.5 mm) audio cable:

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Port name Video equipment connection Computer connection

Video Use an RCA video and audio cable: —

For best results, connect your video equipment to the HDMI port, if possible. If your equipment doesn’t support HDMI, connect it to either the component video) or

Video (for composite video) port.

Component (for high quality,

When you connect an HDMI cable to the projector, it is recommended that you fasten it with the included cable clip. Follow these steps to install the cable clip:

1. Connect the HDMI cable to one of the HDMI ports on the projector.

2. Insert the end of the cable clip anchor into the cable clip hole near the HDMI port, as

show below.

3. Place the open cable clip around the HDMI cable, but don’t lock it into place.

4. Slide the cable clip towards the projector and lock the clip onto the HDMI connector.

To remove the cable clip, unlock the clip and disconnect the HDMI cable. Then pinch the side of the cable clip anchor and carefully pull it out of the cable clip hole.

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Making Other Connections

Connect the power cable and other cables described below, depending on how you plan to use the projector.

■ Plug the power cable into the projector and a grounded electrical outlet.

■ To use an AV controller with the projector, connect a 9-pin null modem serial cable to

RS-232C port.

the

■ To connect to a digital camera, flash drive, or storage device, connect the USB cable that

came with your device to both your device and to the projector’s USB port. For

information on using the projector’s Slideshow feature, see page 31.

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Installing Batteries in the Remote Control

The remote control uses two AA batteries.

Warning: Keep batteries away from children. If a battery is swallowed, contact your doctor immediately.

1. Release the tab and lift open the cover.

2. Insert two new AA batteries as shown.

3. Insert the tab on the cover and press it down until it clicks into

place.

Aim the remote control at the screen, or at the front or back of the projector. Make sure you are within 32 feet (10 meters) of the projector.

If you suspect the batteries are weak, press the illumination button. If the buttons do not glow, check the battery orientation or replace the batteries.

Charging the 3D Glasses

If you are using EPSON RF 3D Active Shutter Glasses, follow these steps to charge the glasses:

1. Plug a USB cable into the port on the bridge of the glasses.

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2. Do one of the following:

■ Plug the other end of the USB cable into the USB to AC adapter, then connect the

adapter to a wall outlet.

■ Plug the other end of the USB cable into the USB-A port on the back of the

projector.

Note: The projector must be turned on to charge the 3D glasses through the USB port.

■ Plug the other end of the USB cable into a computer or other device with an available

USB port.

Note: Epson does not guarantee the compatibility of the EPSON RF 3D active shutter glasses with computers or other devices.

20 Setting Up the Projector

Turning the Projector On and Off

Turning On the Projector

1. Remove the lens cap.

2. Turn on any connected equipment you plan to use.

3. Press the

Note: To prevent children from turning on the projector, you can use the Child Lock feature. See page 37 for details.

If you’ll be using the projector at an altitude above 4921 feet (1500 meters), turn on High Altitude Mode so the fan can properly cool the projector at the high altitude air pressure. See page 54 for details.

On button on the remote control or the Ppower button on the projector.

Remote control Projector

The power light flashes while the projector warms up. If you don’t see a picture, you may need to change the image source as described on page 22.

Turning Off the Projector

1. Turn off any equipment connected to the projector.

2. Press the Ppower button on the projector twice or press the

remote control and wait for the light to stop flashing.

Standby button on the

Caution: Turn off this product when not in use to prolong the life of the projector.

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Selecting the Image Source

The source buttons on the projector and remote control let you switch between images from different pieces of equipment connected to the projector (such as a Blu-ray Disc/DVD player, cable or satellite box, or video game console).

Press the video source is connected.

If you press the the

Source button on the remote control that corresponds to the port to which your

Source button on the projector, you see a list of available sources. Press

Source button to move through the list and select the desired source.

Note: If an image does not appear, see “Problem Solving” on page 66.

To temporarily turn off the image and darken the screen, press the Blank button on the remote control. Press the Blank button again to return to normal viewing.

22 Setting Up the Projector

Positioning the Image

If the projector is not centered in front of the screen, use the horizontal keystone slider, horizontal keystone buttons, and vertical keystone buttons to correct the shape of the image.

Note: For the best image quality, try to position the projector so that you do not need to use keystone correction.

Horizontal keystone slider

Note: You can display a test pattern to help adjust the image position by pressing the Pattern button on the remote control. Press the Esc button to turn off the test pattern.

The image can be adjusted up to 30° in either direction with the horizontal keystone slider or buttons:

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If one side of the image is taller than the other, make sure the projector is parallel to the screen. If necessary, adjust the front feet so that the projector is horizontal.

Adjustable feet

Your projector automatically adjusts images that are wider at the top or bottom, but if necessary, you can also use the vertical keystone buttons on the projector to correct this.

In addition to the horizontal keystone slider, you can use the volume buttons on the projector to adjust images that are wider on the left or right side.

Note: Press either of the vertical keystone buttons to open the H/V–Keystone menu before pressing the volume buttons. The volume buttons won’t adjust the H-Keystone setting unless this menu is active.

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Making Basic Adjustments

Follow the instructions in this chapter to make basic adjustments to the image shape, size, color, and quality. For further refinements, see “Making Detailed Adjustments” on page 38.

Focusing and Zooming

Use the focus ring to sharpen the image.

Use the zoom ring to reduce or enlarge the image.

Zoom ring

Focus ring

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Choosing the Aspect Ratio

In many cases, video signals are automatically resized to fit on your screen when setting. You may need to change the size of the image (or aspect ratio) for certain image types by pressing the

Aspect button on the remote control.

Select one of these settings:

■ Normal for standard TV broadcasts, computer

images, or images with a 4:3 aspect ratio.

■ Full for images recorded in 16:9 (wide-screen) format and squeeze mode.

■ Zoom for letterbox images.

4:3 image using Normal setting 16:9 image using Full setting

■ Wide for expanding a 4:3 image to 16:9 so it fills the whole screen. This stretches only

the right and left sides of the image; the central part is unchanged.

Auto is selected as the Aspect

Note: When displaying 720p, 1080i, or 1080p signals from HDMI or Component video sources, the aspect ratio is automatically selected by the source device and you cannot change it.

If you display a 4:3 image using the Zoom setting, the top and bottom will be cut off. You can use the Zoom Caption Pos. option and other settings to resize and reposition the image. For details, see page 52.

For details on how the projector resizes the picture when you choose an Aspect setting, see page 77.

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