Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 3020plus User manual

PowerLite®Home Cinema 3020+
Home Theater Projector
User’s Guide

2Contents
Contents
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
A Note Concerning Responsible Use of Copyrighted Materials 84
Trademarks 84

Introduction 5
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®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 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
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

Introduction 7
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

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Remote Control
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 o
r
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 Interpolatio
n
setting
Split button
Toggles the Split Screen
function on or off
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
Illumination button
Lights the remote control
buttons for easy viewing
3D Format button
Adjusts the 3D Format
setting

Introduction 9
Optional Accessories
Epson provides the following optional accessories for the projector:
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.
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™control system for EPSON projectors ELPSP10
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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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.
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