Epson Powerlite Home Cinema 3010e Users Guide

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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...

22Setting Up the ProjectorNote: To prevent children from turning on the projector, you can use the Child Lock feature. See 
page 36 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 55 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 22....

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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.
Note: If an image does not appear, see “Problem Solving” on page 69.
To temporarily turn off the image and darken the screen, press the A/V Mute button on the 
remote control. Press the A/V Mute button again to return to normal viewing.
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24Setting Up the Projector
Positioning the Image
If the projector is not centered in front of the screen, use the horizontal keystone slider, 
horizontal keystone buttons, volume buttons on the projector, and vertical keystone buttons 
to correct the shape of the image.
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...

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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...

26Making Basic Adjustments
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 37.
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...

28Making Basic Adjustments
Viewing 3D images
To view 3D content, you must first connect a 3D-compatible video device to one of the 
HDMI ports on your projector. You will also need a pair of Epson or Epson-compatible 
M-3Di active shutter glasses.
1. Turn on and begin playback on the 3D-compatible video device.
2. Press the 
2D/3D button on the remote control, if necessary.
3. Press and hold the power button on your 3D glasses for at least one second.
See “Solving Picture Problems” on page 71 for 3D...

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Projecting in Split Screen mode
You can use the Split Screen feature to simultaneously project two images from different 
image sources next to each other. You can control the Split Screen feature using the remote 
control or the projector menus.
Note: While you use the Split Screen feature, other projector features may not be available and 
some settings may be automatically applied to both images. You also can’t access Split Screen 
mode when USB is the active display source...

30Making Basic AdjustmentsNote: Depending on the video input signals, the images may not appear at the same size even 
if you choose the Equal setting.
5. To choose the audio you want to hear, select the Audio Source setting, press Enter, 
select an audio option, press 
Enter, and press Menu to exit.
Note: Select Auto to hear audio from the largest screen or the left screen.
6. To exit the Split Screen feature, press the Split or Esc button.
Starting a Slideshow
After connecting a USB device to the...