Epson Powerlite Home Cinema 3010 Users Guide

							PowerLite® Home Cinema 3010/3010e
Home Theater Projector
User’s Guide
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							2Contents
Contents
Introduction6
Projector Parts 7
Remote Control 9
Optional Accessories 10
Registration and Warranty 10
Using This Manual 11
Setting Up the Projector12
Choose a Location 12
Installing the Projector 16
Connecting the Cables 18
Connecting Video and Computer Equipment 18
Making Other Connections 20
Installing Batteries in the Remote Control 21
Turning the Projector On and Off 21
Turning On the Projector 21
Turning Off the Projector 22
Selecting the Image Source 22
Positioning the Image 24
Making Basic Adjustments26
Focusing and Zooming 26
Choosing the Aspect Ratio 27
Viewing 3D images 28
Projecting in Split Screen mode 29
Starting a Slideshow 30
Choosing Slideshow Options 31
Choosing the Color Mode 32
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Advanced Color Adjustments 33
Adjusting the Gamma Setting 33
Adjusting RGBCMY 35
Locking the Projector 36
Making Detailed Adjustments37
Using the Menu System 37
Changing How the Menus Display 38
Adjusting the Picture Quality 39
Input Brightness Settings 39
Sharpness and Picture Quality Settings 41
Color Settings 43
3D Setup 45
Adjustments for Computer Images 46
WirelessHD Settings 47
Split Screen Setup 48
Selecting Memory Settings and Resetting the Projector 49
Creating Memory Settings 49
Selecting Memory Settings 50
Renaming Memory Settings 50
Deleting Saved Memory Settings 51
Resetting the Projector 51
Customizing Projector Features 52
Image Sizing 52
Screen Options 53
Other Setup Options 54
Using WirelessHD56
Placing the WirelessHD Transmitter 56
Setting Up a WirelessHD Connection 57
Using HDMI Link58
Setting Up HDMI Link 58
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Changing HDMI Link Settings 59
Maintenance60
Cleaning the Lens 60
Cleaning the 3D Glasses 61
Cleaning the Projector Case 61
Cleaning and Replacing the Air Filter 62
Replacing the Lamp 64
Resetting the Lamp Usage Timer 67
Checking the Projector Status 67
Storing the Projector 68
Transporting the Projector 68
Problem Solving69
What To Do When the Lights Come On or Flash 69
Solving Picture Problems 71
Solving Remote Control Problems 75
Solving WirelessHD Problems 75
Where to Get Help 77
Specifications78
General78
Lamp78
Remote Control79
WirelessHD Transmitter (Home Cinema 3010e only)79
Dimensions79
Electrical80
Environmental80
Safety80
Compatible Video Formats81
ESC/VP21 Command Codes83
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Notices84
Important Safety Information 84
FCC Compliance Statement 86
Copyright Notice 87
A Note Concerning Responsible Use of Copyrighted Materials 87
Trademarks 88
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							6Introduction
Introduction
The PowerLite® Home Cinema 3010/3010e 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
■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 coverAdjustable foot
HDMI ports
External 3D IR port Remote receiverHorizontal keystone slider
Zoom ring
Front
Back
Lamp cover
Cable clip holeAir 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
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Brightness 
sensor
Escape button
Power buttonMounting bracket 
attachment points
Bottom
Projector Control Panel
Front adjustable feet
Power 
light
Source button
Volume/horizontal
keystone buttons
Vertical
keystone
buttons
Lamp
lightTemperature
light
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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 
offColor 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 menuIllumination 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 Memory menu Standby button
Turns projector off
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Optional Accessories
Epson provides the following optional accessories for the projector:
In addition to the accessories listed above, 1-year and 2-year extended service plans are 
available. You can purchase these plans and other accessories from an authorized Epson 
reseller. To find the nearest reseller, please call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766). To 
purchase online, visit www.epsonstore.com (U.S. sales) or www.epson.ca (Canadian sales).
Registration and Warranty
Your projector comes with a basic two-year carry-in warranty. For details, see the Quick Setup 
sheet.
In addition, Epson offers free Extra Care
SM Home Service. In the unlikely event of an 
equipment failure, you won’t have to wait for your unit to be repaired. Instead, Epson will 
ship you a replacement unit anywhere in the United States, Canada, or Puerto Rico. See your 
Extra Care Home Service brochure for details.
To register, simply follow the registration instructions on the CD, or register online at 
epson.com/webreg. Registering also lets you receive special updates on new accessories, 
products, and service.
Product Part number
Replacement lamp  V12H010L68
Air filter replacement  V13H134A38
Kensington security lock (anti-theft device) ELPSL01
Projector mount V12H003B20
Computer cable (6 feet [1.8 meters]) V12H005C02
3D active shutter glasses V12H483001
External 3D IR emitter V12H484001
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