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 the projector.
If you suspect the batteries are weak, press the  illumination button. If 
the buttons do not glow, replace the batteries.
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.
Remote control Projector
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							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.
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.
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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 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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							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 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 through the HDMI or Component video port, 
the aspect ratio is automatically selected 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 53.
For details on how the projector resizes the picture when you choose an Aspect setting, see 
page 81.
4:3 image using Normal setting 16:9 image using Full setting
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							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 troubleshooting tips.
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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 or 3D mode is enabled.
1. Press the Split button on the remote control.
The currently selected input source moves to the left side of the screen.
2. Press the 
Menu button. You see this screen:
To select an input source for the other image, select the 
Source setting, press Enter, 
select the input source, select 
Execute, and press Enter. (You can also change image 
sources, if necessary.)
Note: You can’t access Split Screen mode when USB is the active display source.
3. To switch the images, select the Swap Screens setting and press Enter.
4. To change the image sizes, select the 
Screen Size setting, press Enter, select a sizing 
option, press 
Enter, and press Menu to exit.
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							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 projector, you can switch to the USB input source and 
start your slide show.
Note: You can change the Slideshow operation options or add special effects by highlighting 
Option at the bottom of the screen and pressing Enter. See “Choosing Slideshow Options” on 
page 31 for more information.
1. Press the USB source button on the projector remote control. The Slideshow screen 
appears.
2. Do the following as necessary to locate your files:
■If you need to display files inside a subfolder on your device, press the arrow buttons 
to highlight the folder and press the 
Enter button.
■To move back up a folder level on your device, highlight Back to Top and press 
Enter.
■To view additional images in a folder, highlight Next page or Previous page and 
press 
Enter.
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