Epson Powerlite Home Cinema 3020 Users Guide

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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 
the 
RS-232C port.
■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 35. 
						

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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 (PowerLite Home 
Cinema 3020 only), then connect the adapter to a wall outlet.
■Plug the other end of the USB cable into the 3D glasses charging port on the side of 
the WirelessHD Transmitter (PowerLite Home Cinema 3020e only).
■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. 
						

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■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.
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 
On button on the remote control or the 
Ppower button on the projector.
Note: To prevent children from turning on the projector, you can use the Child Lock feature. See 
page 40 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 59 for 
details.
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 26.
Remote control Projector 
						

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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 
Standby button on the 
remote control and wait for the light to stop flashing.
Caution: Turn off this product when not in use to prolong the life of the projector.
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 
Source button on the remote control that corresponds to the port to which your 
video source is connected.
If you press the 
Source button on the projector, you see a list of available sources. Press 
the 
Source button to move through the list and select the desired source. 
						

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Note: If an image does not appear, see “Problem Solving” on page 77.
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.
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.
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:
Horizontal keystone slider 
						

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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.
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.
Adjustable feet 
						

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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 42.
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 
Auto is selected as the Aspect 
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.
■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.
Note: When displaying 720p, 1080i, or 1080p signals from WirelessHD (PowerLite Home Cinema 
3020e only), 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 57.
For details on how the projector resizes the picture when you choose an Aspect setting, see 
page 89.
4:3 image using Normal setting 16:9 image using Full setting