Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 3020 User manual

PowerLite® Home Cinema 3020/3020e
Home Theater Projector
User’s Guide

2Contents
Contents
Introduction 6
Projector Parts 7
Remote Control – PowerLite Home Cinema 3020 9
Remote Control – PowerLite Home Cinema 3020e 10
WirelessHD Transmitter – PowerLite Home Cinema 3020e 11
Optional Accessories 12
Registration and Warranty 12
Using This Manual 13
Setting Up the Projector 14
Choose a Location 14
Installing the Projector 17
Connecting the Cables 19
Connecting Video and Computer Equipment 19
Making Other Connections 22
Installing Batteries in the Remote Control 23
Charging the 3D Glasses 23
Turning the Projector On and Off 25
Turning On the Projector 25
Turning Off the Projector 26
Selecting the Image Source 26
Positioning the Image 27
Making Basic Adjustments 29
Focusing and Zooming 29
Choosing the Aspect Ratio 30
Viewing 3D images 31
Projecting in Split Screen mode 33
Starting a Slideshow 35

Contents 3
Choosing Slideshow Options 36
Choosing the Color Mode 37
Advanced Color Adjustments 38
Adjusting the Gamma Setting 39
Adjusting RGBCMY 40
Locking the Projector 40
Making Detailed Adjustments 42
Using the Menu System 42
Changing How the Menus Display 43
Adjusting the Picture Quality 44
Input Brightness Settings 44
Sharpness and Picture Quality Settings 46
Color Settings 47
3D Setup 49
Adjustments for Computer Images 50
WirelessHD Settings (PowerLite Home Cinema 3020e only) 51
Split Screen Setup 52
Selecting Memory Settings and Resetting the Projector 53
Creating Memory Settings 53
Selecting Memory Settings 53
Renaming Memory Settings 54
Deleting Saved Memory Settings 54
Resetting the Projector 55
Customizing Projector Features 56
Image Sizing 56
Screen Options 57
Other Setup Options 57

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Using WirelessHD 60
Placing the WirelessHD Transmitter 60
Connecting the WirelessHD Transmitter 61
Viewing WirelessHD Content 62
Switching WirelessHD Sources 62
Using Picture-in-Picture 64
Using HDMI Link 66
Setting Up HDMI Link 66
Changing HDMI Link Settings 67
Maintenance 68
Cleaning the Lens 68
Cleaning the 3D Glasses 69
Cleaning the Projector Case 69
Cleaning and Replacing the Air Filter 70
Replacing the Lamp 72
Resetting the Lamp Usage Timer 75
Checking the Projector Status 75
Storing the Projector 76
Transporting the Projector 76
Problem Solving 77
What To Do When the Lights Come On or Flash 77
Solving Picture Problems 79
Solving Remote Control Problems 83
Solving WirelessHD Problems (PowerLite Home Cinema 3020e Only) 84
Where to Get Help 85

Contents 5
Specifications 86
General 86
Lamp 86
Remote Control 87
WirelessHD Transmitter (Home Cinema 3020e only) 87
Dimensions 87
Electrical 88
Environmental 88
Safety 88
Compatible Video Formats 89
ESC/VP21 Command Codes 91
Notices 92
Important Safety Information 92
FCC Compliance Statement 94
Copyright Notice 95
A Note Concerning Responsible Use of Copyrighted Materials 95
Trademarks 96

6Introduction
Introduction
The PowerLite®Home Cinema 3020/3020e projector lets you enjoy theater-quality 2D and
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®C2FineTM 3LCD technology for reliable picture quality, increased contrast ratio
and uniform colors
■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 system with two speakers
■Flexible setup configurations, including front projection and ceiling mounted, with
horizontal keystone slider for offset placement

Introduction 7
Projector Parts
Control panel
Air exhaust
Lens cover Adjustable foot
HDMI ports
Remote receiver
Horizontal keystone slider
Zoom ring
Front
Back
Lamp cover
Cable clip hole
Air intake
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 receiver
Video port
PC port

8Introduction
Brightness
sensor
Escape button
Power button
Mounting bracket
attachment points
Bottom
Projector Control Panel
Front adjustable feet
Power
light
Source button
Volume/horizontal
keystone buttons
Vertical
keystone
buttons
Lamp
light
Temperature
light

Introduction 9
Remote Control – PowerLite Home Cinema 3020
Source buttons
Switch between equipment
connected to the projector
On button
Turns projector on
Menu
navigation
buttons
3D Format button
Adjusts the 3D
Format setting
Color Mode button
Quickly change color settings
to match room lighting
Aspect button
Changes the picture’s aspect ratio
Blank 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
Frame int setting
Adjusts the Frame Interpolation
setting
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
Memory button
Accesses the memory menu
HDMI Link control buttons
Control playback of a linked
video device
Super-res button
Adjusts the Super-res setting
on or off
Standby button
Turns projector off
Split button
Toggles the Split
Screen function on or
off

10 Introduction
Remote Control – PowerLite Home Cinema 3020e
Source buttons
Switch between equipment
connected to the projector
On button
Turns projector on
Menu
navigation
buttons
Color Mode button
Quickly change color settings
to match room lighting
Aspect button
Changes the picture’s aspect ratio
Blank 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
Frame Int button
Adjusts the Frame Interpolation
setting
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
Memory button
Accesses the
memory menu
HDMI Link control buttons
Control playback of a linked
video device
Super-res button
Adjusts the Super-res setting
on or off
WirelessHD
Transmitter
controls
Illumination button
Lights the remote control
buttons for easy viewing
Standby button
Turns projector off
Split button
Toggles the Split
Screen function on or
off