Epson Powerlite Home Cinema 3020 Users Guide

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WirelessHD Transmitter – PowerLite Home Cinema 3020e
Front
Back
Power button
Input button
Output button
Power switch
Power light
WiHD light
Link light
HDMI output portHDMI input ports
Optical Audio Out port
AC adapter port
3D glasses charging port
Setup/Reset button 
(bottom of transmitter) 

12Introduction
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...

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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:...

14Setting Up the Projector
Setting Up the Projector
Follow the instructions in this section to choose a location for the projector, connect the 
cables, and display an image.
Choose a Location
You can install the projector for the viewing setups shown below, as well as rear projection. 
Center
Ceiling 

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Keep the projector level and place it at a height so its lens is even with the top or the bottom 
of the screen and is centered horizontally. If this isn’t possible, use the horizontal keystone 
slider and vertical keystone buttons to adjust the image (see page 27).
Note: Image quality is reduced if keystone correction is used. For the best possible image quality, 
avoid using keystone correction.
The size of the image is determined by the distance from the projector’s lens to...

16Setting Up the Projector
To determine the exact image size when you know the projection distance (or the exact 
projection distance when you know the desired image size), you can use the Image Size 
Calculator. This program is available on the Epson website at epson.com/support (U.S.) or 
epson.ca/support (Canada).
Also keep these considerations in mind:
■Make sure there is plenty of space for ventilation around and under the projector. Do not 
set the projector on top of loose materials that could...

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In order to view 3D images correctly, 3D glasses must be worn within 32 feet (10 m) of the 
projector. Use the image below to determine the viewing distance for 3D projection (the 
shading represents the 3D viewing area):
Installing the Projector
To install the projector, you first need to determine the location, based on the size of your 
screen (maximum diagonal image size). Use the tables on page 15 as a guide to positioning the 
projector. 
To suspend the projector from a...

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The following illustrations show the dimensions of the projector:
Center of lens
3.2 in.
(80 mm)5.5 in.
(139.6 mm) 8.3 in. (210 mm) 16.5 in. (420 mm)
11.8 in. (300 mm)
2.4 in.
(60 mm)
5.9 in. (150 mm)
2.8 in.
(70 mm)
14.4 in.
(365 mm)
6.3 in.
(160 mm) 

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Connecting the Cables
Connecting Video and Computer Equipment
You can connect the projector to many types of video equipment, such as a Blu-ray 
Disc™/DVD player, digital tuner, cable or satellite box, video game console, camcorder, or 
digital camera. You can also connect it to a desktop or laptop PC or Apple Mac system. For 
details on compatible video formats, see page 89.
To remove the interface cover and connect cables to the back of the projector (PowerLite 
Home Cinema...

20Setting Up the Projector
You can connect up to five pieces of equipment directly to the projector at the same time, 
using any of the commercially available cables shown below:
Note: See page 57 for information on connecting with WirelessHD (PowerLite Home Cinema 
3020e only).
For best results, connect your video equipment to the HDMI port, if possible. If your 
equipment doesn’t support HDMI, connect it to either the 
Component (for high quality, 
component video) or 
Video (for composite video) port....