Epson Projector PowerLite 3900 User Manual
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3 Contents PowerLite HomeCinema 3900Users Guide ............................................................................................. 9 Introduction toYour Projector ................................................................................................................. 10 Projector Features.............................................................................................................................. 10 Product BoxContents .................................................................................................................... 11 Additional Components ................................................................................................................ 12 Optional Equipment andReplacement Parts................................................................................. 13 Warranty andRegistration Information.......................................................................................... 13 Notations Usedinthe Documentation ................................................................................................ 14 Where toGo forAdditional Information .............................................................................................. 14 Additional ProjectorSoftwareandManuals ........................................................................................ 14 Projector PartLocations ..................................................................................................................... 15 Projector Parts-Front/Top ............................................................................................................ 16 Projector Parts-Rear .................................................................................................................... 17 Projector Parts-Base .................................................................................................................... 18 Projector Parts-Control Panel...................................................................................................... 19 Projector Parts-Remote Control................................................................................................... 20 Setting Upthe Projector ........................................................................................................................... 22 Projector Placement ........................................................................................................................... 22 Projector SetupandInstallation Options....................................................................................... 22 Projection Distance........................................................................................................................ 24 Projector Connections ........................................................................................................................ 28 Connecting toan HDMI Video Source ........................................................................................... 28 Connecting toComputer Sources.................................................................................................. 29 Connecting toaComputer forVGA Video ................................................................................. 29 Connecting toaComputer forHDMI Video............................................................................... 30 Connecting toExternal Speakers .................................................................................................. 31 Connecting toaTrigger OutPort ................................................................................................... 31 Installing Batteriesinthe Remote Control.......................................................................................... 32 Using theProjector onaNetwork ............................................................................................................ 34 Wired Network Projection ................................................................................................................... 34
4 Connecting toaWired Network ..................................................................................................... 34 Selecting WiredNetwork Settings................................................................................................. 35 Wireless NetworkProjection .............................................................................................................. 37 Installing theWireless LANModule ............................................................................................... 38 Selecting WirelessNetworkSettingsManually .............................................................................. 39 Wireless LANMenu Settings .................................................................................................... 41 Restricted IPAddresses ........................................................................................................... 42 Using aQR Code toConnect aMobile Device .............................................................................. 43 Searching foraWireless Network................................................................................................. 45 Selecting WirelessNetworkSettingsinWindows .......................................................................... 47 Selecting WirelessNetworkSettingsinOS X................................................................................ 47 Enabling WPAorWPA2 Security .................................................................................................. 47 Wireless SecurityMenuSettings .............................................................................................. 48 Selecting ExternalNetworkDetection Settings.................................................................................. 49 Using BasicProjector Features............................................................................................................... 51 Turning Onthe Projector .................................................................................................................... 51 Using theHome Screen ................................................................................................................. 53 Turning Offthe Projector .................................................................................................................... 54 Viewing 3DImages ............................................................................................................................ 56 Pairing the3DGlasses withtheProjector ...................................................................................... 57 Charging the3DGlasses ............................................................................................................... 58 3D Viewing Range......................................................................................................................... 59 Selecting theLanguage forthe Projector Menus................................................................................ 59 Adjusting theImage Height ................................................................................................................ 60 Adjusting theImage Position UsingLensShift................................................................................... 61 Image Shape...................................................................................................................................... 63 Correcting ImageShape withtheKeystone Buttons...................................................................... 63 Correcting ImageShape withQuick Corner .................................................................................. 64 Resizing theImage withtheZoom Ring............................................................................................. 66 Focusing theImage UsingtheFocus Ring......................................................................................... 67 Remote ControlOperation ................................................................................................................. 68 Selecting anImage Source ................................................................................................................ 69 Projection Modes............................................................................................................................... 70
5 Changing theProjection ModeUsing theMenus ........................................................................... 70 Image Aspect Ratio............................................................................................................................ 71 Changing theImage Aspect Ratio................................................................................................. 71 Available ImageAspect Ratios...................................................................................................... 72 Color Mode......................................................................................................................................... 72 Changing theColor Mode.............................................................................................................. 72 Available ColorModes ................................................................................................................... 73 Turning OnAuto Iris....................................................................................................................... 74 Adjusting ProjectorFeatures................................................................................................................... 75 Shutting Offthe Picture andSound Temporarily ................................................................................ 75 Using Picture inPicture ...................................................................................................................... 75 Available PictureinPicture Options ............................................................................................... 76 Adjusting theColor Convergence (PanelAlignment) ......................................................................... 77 Adjusting theColor Tone(Color Uniformity) ....................................................................................... 81 Projector SecurityFeatures ................................................................................................................ 82 Locking theProjector s Buttons ..................................................................................................... 82 Unlocking theProjector s Buttons ............................................................................................. 83 Installing aSecurity Cable............................................................................................................. 83 Saving Settings toMemory andUsing Saved Settings ...................................................................... 84 Adjusting theMenu Settings .................................................................................................................... 86 Using theProjector s Menus ............................................................................................................... 86 Image Quality Settings -Image Menu................................................................................................ 87 Input Signal Settings -Signal Menu.................................................................................................... 92 Projector FeatureSettings -Settings Menu........................................................................................ 95 Projector SetupSettings -Extended Menu......................................................................................... 98 Projector NetworkSettings-Network Menu..................................................................................... 101 Projector Information Display-Info Menu ........................................................................................ 102 Event IDCode List....................................................................................................................... 104 Projector ResetOptions -Reset Menu............................................................................................. 105 Maintaining andTransporting theProjector ......................................................................................... 107 Projector Maintenance ..................................................................................................................... 107 Cleaning theLens ........................................................................................................................ 107 Cleaning theProjector Case........................................................................................................ 108
6 Cleaning the3DGlasses ............................................................................................................. 108 Air Filter andVent Maintenance .................................................................................................. 109 Cleaning theAirFilter .............................................................................................................. 109 Replacing theAirFilter ............................................................................................................ 112 Projector LampMaintenance ....................................................................................................... 114 Replacing theLamp ................................................................................................................ 115 Resetting theLamp Timer....................................................................................................... 119 Replacing theRemote ControlBatteries ..................................................................................... 120 Transporting theProjector ................................................................................................................ 122 Solving Problems .................................................................................................................................... 124 Projection ProblemTips................................................................................................................... 124 Projector LightStatus ....................................................................................................................... 124 Solving ImageorSound Problems ................................................................................................... 127 Solutions WhenNoImage Appears ............................................................................................. 127 Solutions WhenNo Signal Message Appears........................................................................... 128 Displaying FromaPC Laptop ................................................................................................. 128 Displaying FromaMac Laptop ............................................................................................... 129 Solutions WhenNot Supported Message Appears................................................................... 129 Solutions WhenOnlyaPartial ImageAppears ............................................................................ 130 Solutions WhentheImage isNot Rectangular ............................................................................ 130 Solutions WhentheImage Contains NoiseorStatic ................................................................... 131 Solutions WhentheImage isFuzzy orBlurry .............................................................................. 131 Solutions WhentheImage Brightness orColors areIncorrect .................................................... 132 Solutions Whena3D Image DoesNotDisplay Correctly ............................................................ 133 Solutions toPanel Alignment Problems....................................................................................... 134 Solutions toSound Problems ...................................................................................................... 134 Solving Projector orRemote ControlOperation Problems............................................................... 135 Solutions toProjector PowerorShut-Off Problems ..................................................................... 135 Solutions toProblems withtheRemote Control........................................................................... 136 Solutions toPassword Problems................................................................................................. 137 Solutions WhenUsingHDMILink................................................................................................ 137 Solutions WhenWireless Authentication Fails................................................................................. 137 Where toGet Help ............................................................................................................................ 138
7 Technical Specifications ........................................................................................................................ 140 General Projector Specifications ...................................................................................................... 140 Projector LampSpecifications .......................................................................................................... 141 Remote ControlSpecifications ......................................................................................................... 142 Projector Dimension Specifications .................................................................................................. 142 Projector Electrical Specifications .................................................................................................... 142 Projector Environmental Specifications............................................................................................ 143 Projector SafetyandApprovals Specifications ................................................................................. 143 Supported VideoDisplay Formats .................................................................................................... 144 Notices ..................................................................................................................................................... 146 Recycling .......................................................................................................................................... 146 Important SafetyInformation ............................................................................................................ 146 Important SafetyInstructions ............................................................................................................ 147 Restriction ofUse ........................................................................................................................ 149 List ofSafety Symbols (corresponding toIEC60950-1 A2)............................................................... 150 FCC Compliance Statement............................................................................................................. 153 Open Source Software License........................................................................................................ 154 Binding Arbitration andClass Waiver ............................................................................................... 203 Trademarks ...................................................................................................................................... 206 Copyright Notice............................................................................................................................... 207 A Note Concerning Responsible UseofCopyrighted Materials................................................... 208 Copyright Attribution .................................................................................................................... 208
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10 Introduction toYour Projector Refer tothese sections tolearn more about yourprojector andthismanual. Projector Features Notations Usedinthe Documentation Where toGo forAdditional Information Additional ProjectorSoftwareandManuals Projector PartLocations Projector Features The PowerLite HomeCinema 3900projector includesthesespecial features: Bright, high-resolution projectionsystem • Up to2700 lumens ofcolor brightness (colorlightoutput) and2700 lumens ofwhite brightness (white light output) Note: Colorbrightness (colorlightoutput) andwhite brightness (whitelightoutput) willvary depending on usage conditions. Colorlightoutput measured inaccordance withIDMS 15.4;white lightoutput measured inaccordance withISO21118. • 1080p nativeresolution • Images upto300 inches (7.62m)forprojection onany wall orscreen Full 3Dprojection • Active 3Dprojection withoptional RFactive shutter glasses • Supports side-by-side, top-and-bottom, andframe-packing 3Dformats Flexible connectivity • Two HDMI portsforvideo device orcomputer connections • Support foranoptical HDMIconnection • One MHL-compatible HDMIport Easy-to-use setupandoperation features • Vertical andhorizontal lensshift, andvertical keystone correction buttonsforflexible projector placement