Epson powerlite home cinema 3010+ User manual

PowerLite® Home Cinema 3010+
Home Theater Projector
User’s Guide

2Contents
Contents
Introduction 5
Projector Parts 6
Remote Control 8
Optional Accessories 9
Warranty 9
Using This Manual 9
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
Turning the Projector On and Off 19
Turning On the Projector 19
Turning Off the Projector 20
Selecting the Image Source 20
Positioning the Image 21
Making Basic Adjustments 24
Focusing and Zooming 24
Choosing the Aspect Ratio 25
Viewing 3D images 26
Projecting in Split Screen mode 27
Starting a Slideshow 28
Choosing Slideshow Options 29
Choosing the Color Mode 30

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Advanced Color Adjustments 31
Adjusting the Gamma Setting 31
Adjusting RGBCMY 33
Locking the Projector 34
Making Detailed Adjustments 35
Using the Menu System 35
Changing How the Menus Display 36
Adjusting the Picture Quality 37
Input Brightness Settings 37
Sharpness and Picture Quality Settings 39
Color Settings 40
3D Setup 42
Adjustments for Computer Images 43
Split Screen Setup 44
Selecting Memory Settings and Resetting the Projector 45
Creating Memory Settings 45
Selecting Memory Settings 46
Renaming Memory Settings 46
Deleting Saved Memory Settings 47
Resetting the Projector 47
Customizing Projector Features 48
Image Sizing 48
Screen Options 49
Other Setup Options 50
Using HDMI Link 52
Setting Up HDMI Link 52
Changing HDMI Link Settings 53
Maintenance 54
Cleaning the Lens 54
Cleaning the 3D Glasses 55

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Cleaning the Projector Case 55
Cleaning and Replacing the Air Filter 56
Replacing the Lamp 58
Resetting the Lamp Usage Timer 61
Checking the Projector Status 61
Storing the Projector 62
Transporting the Projector 62
Problem Solving 63
What To Do When the Lights Come On or Flash 63
Solving Picture Problems 65
Solving Remote Control Problems 69
Where to Get Help 70
Specifications 72
General 72
Lamp 72
Remote Control 73
Dimensions 73
Electrical 73
Environmental 74
Safety 74
Compatible Video Formats 74
ESC/VP21 Command Codes 76
Notices 77
Important Safety Information 77
Epson Limited Warranty 79
FCC Compliance Statement 79
Copyright Notice 80
A Note Concerning Responsible Use of Copyrighted Materials 81
Trademarks 81

Introduction 5
Introduction
The PowerLite®Home Cinema 3010+ 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 20,000:1 and up to
2000 lumens of brightness (white light output and color 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 C2Fine®3LCD technology for reliable picture quality, increased contrast ratio and
uniform colors
■1080Perfect™video processing for more film-like images free of noise or artifacts
■10-bit color quality for unmatched color accuracy, with over a billion colors available
■HDMI®(High-Definition Multimedia Interface®) ports for superior, uncompressed
digital video
■True 16:9 wide-format projection
■Powerful 10 W per channel stereo speaker system
■Flexible setup configurations, including front projection and ceiling mounted, with
horizontal keystone slider for offset placement

6Introduction
Projector Parts
Control panel
Air exhaust
vent
Lens cover Adjustable foot
HDMI ports
External 3D
IR port
Remote control
IR receiver
Horizontal keystone slider
Zoom
ring
Front
Back
Lamp cover
Cable clip hole
Air intake
vent
Air filter cover
Focus ring
Speakers
Power inlet
Cable clip hole
Kensington®
lock port
Audio (L-R) port
Component port
RS-232C port
USB port
Remote control
IR receiver
Video port
PC port

Introduction 7
Brightness
sensor
Esc button
Power
button
Mounting bracket
attachment points
Bottom
Projector Control Panel
Front adjustable feet
Power
light
Source button
Volume/horizontal keystone
correction buttons
Vertical
keystone
correction
buttons
Lamp
light
Temperature
light

8Introduction
Remote Control
Source buttons
Switch between equipment
connected to the projector
On button
Turns projector on
Menu navigation
buttons
Split button
Toggles the Split
Screen function
on or off
Color Mode button
Quickly change color
settings to match room
lighting
Aspect button
Changes the picture’s aspect ratio
A/V Mute button
Temporarily stops
projection or hides the
menu screen
Auto Iris button
Toggles the Auto Iris
function on or off
HDMI Link button
Enables and disables the
HDMI link function
User button
Function can be set
by the user from the
settings menu
Illumination button
Lights the remote control
buttons for easy viewing
Menu button
Displays the projector’s
menus
Default button
Resets menu selection
to default values
2D/3D button
Toggles between 2D
and 3D projection
RGBCMY button
Displays the color adjustment menu
Pattern button
Displays test
patterns to adjust
the image
HDMI Link control buttons
Control playback of a linked
video device
Memory button
Accesses the settings
memory menu
Standby button
Turns projector off
Botão Esc
Return to a previous menu level
when a menu is displayed
Volume buttons
Adjust volume level

Introduction 9
Optional Accessories
Epson provides the following optional accessories for the projector:
You can purchase these and other accessories from an authorized Epson reseller. To find the
nearest reseller, please contact Epson as describe on page 70.
Warranty
Your projector comes with a basic two-year carry-in warranty. For details, see the Quick Setup
sheet.
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.
Product Part number
Replacement lamp V12H010L68
Replacement air filter V13H134A38
Kensington security lock (anti-theft device) ELPSL01
Projector mount V12H003B20
Computer cable (6 feet [1.8 meters]) V12H005C02
3D active shutter glasses V12H483001
Replacement lamp V12H010L68

10 Introduction
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