Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 3020e User Manual

PowerLite® Home Cinema 3020

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Quick Setup

Before using the projector, make sure you read the safety instructions in the
online User’s Guide.

Choose a location

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 keystone correction buttons to reposition
the image (see “Adjust the image”).

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):

Turn on your equipment

Turn on your video source or computer.

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Plug in the projector. The power button on the projector turns blue.

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Remove the lens cap.

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See the online User’s Guide for more information on where to place your
projector.

Connect the projector

Choose from the following connections. For additional connection types, see
the online User's Guide.

Video Device

Connect up to 5 video devices and use the Source buttons on the projector or
remote control to switch between them.

Press the power button on the projector or the On button on the

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remote control. The power light flashes blue, and then stays on.

Note: To shut down the projector, press the power button on the

projector twice or the Standby button on the remote control, then
unplug it. You don’t have to wait for the projector to cool down.

The default language of the menu system is English. To select another

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language, press the Menu button on the remote control. Select Extended
and press Enter. Select Language and press Enter. Select your language
and press Enter. Press the Menu button to exit the menu system.

HDMI cable

RCA video cable

Audio cable

Component video cable

Audio cable

Adjust the image

If you don’t see an image, press the Source buttons on the projector or

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select the image source on the remote control.

Note: If you still see a blank screen or have other display problems, see

the troubleshooting tips on the front of this sheet.

To raise the image, adjust the front feet as shown below.

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Turn the zoom ring to reduce or enlarge the image.

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Turn the focus ring to sharpen the image.

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Viewing 3D images

To view 3D content, you must first connect a 3D-compatible video device to
one of the HDMI ports on your projector. You will also need a pair of EPSON
or EPSON-compatible RF 3D active shutter glasses.

Turn on and begin playback on the 3D-compatible video device.

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Press the button on the projector remote control, if necessary.

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If your image looks like or , you’ve placed the projector off to

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one side of the screen at an angle. Place the projector directly in front of
the center of the screen, facing the screen squarely. Or use the horizontal
keystone slider on the projector to correct it.

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but if necessary you can press the or buttons on the projector to
correct this.

Using the remote control

Make sure the batteries are installed as shown (two AA batteries).

Slide the power switch on your 3D glasses to the On position.

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Note: If the glasses don’t automatically display 3D content, you may

need to pair them with the projector. Move the glasses within 10 feet
(3 m) of the projector, then press and hold the Pairing button on the
3D glasses for at least 3 seconds. The status light on the glasses will
alternately flash green and red, then remain green for 10 seconds if
pairing is successful.

See the online User’s Guide for more information on adjusting the 3D images.

Turn projector on

Switch between

2D and 3D

Access projector

menus

Turn projector off

Choose which source
to display

Navigate projector
menus

Turn off projector
display

Troubleshooting

If you see a blank screen or the No signal message after turning on your
video device or computer, check the following:

Make sure the power light on the projector is blue and not flashing.

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Press the Source buttons on the projector or the remote control to

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switch to the correct image source, if necessary.

If you’re using a Windows® laptop, press the function key on your

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keyboard that lets you display on an external monitor. It may be labeled

CRT/LCD or have an icon such as . You may have to hold down the
Fn key while pressing it (such as Fn + F7). Wait a moment for the display

to appear.

If you’re using a Mac laptop, open System Preferences and select

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Displays. Select the VGA Display or Color LCD option if necessary,
then click the Arrange or Arrangement tab, and select the Mirror
Displays check box.

If 3D images aren’t displaying properly, check the following:

For more information on using the remote control, see the online User’s Guide.

Press the button to switch to 3D viewing mode, if necessary.

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Make sure that you are within the 3D viewing range. See “Choose a

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location” or the online User’s Guide for more information.

Press the Menu button on your remote control, select the Signal menu,

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then 3D Setup, then select 3D Format. Make sure that the Auto option is
selected.

Check that your video device and media are both 3D-compatible. Refer

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to the documentation that came with your video device for more
information.