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PowerLite Home Cinema 3010/3010e
Home Theater Projector
User’s Guide
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pl3010_3010e_UG.book Page 2 Wednesday, September 7, 2011 6:28 PM Contents Introduction 6 Projector Parts 7 Remote Control 9 Optional Accessories 10 Registration and Warranty 10 Using This Manual 11 Setting Up the Projector 12 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
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pl3010_3010e_UG.book Page 3 Wednesday, September 7, 2011 6:28 PM Advanced Color Adjustments 33 Adjusting the Gamma Setting 33 Adjusting RGBCMY 35 Locking the Projector 36 Making Detailed Adjustments 37 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 Setti
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pl3010_3010e_UG.book Page 4 Wednesday, September 7, 2011 6:28 PM Changing HDMI Link Settings 59 Maintenance 60 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 Solving 69 What To Do When the Lights Come On or Flash 69 Solving Picture Problems 71 Solving Remote Control Probl
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pl3010_3010e_UG.book Page 5 Wednesday, September 7, 2011 6:28 PM Notices 84 Important Safety Information 84 FCC Compliance Statement 86 Copyright Notice 87 A Note Concerning Responsible Use of Copyrighted Materials 87 Trademarks 88 Contents 5
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pl3010_3010e_UG.book Page 6 Wednesday, September 7, 2011 6:28 PM 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 Ir
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pl3010_3010e_UG.book Page 7 Wednesday, September 7, 2011 6:28 PM Projector Parts Front Horizontal keystone slider Control panel Lamp cover Zoom ring Focus ring Air exhaust Remote receiver Air filter cover Air intake Adjustable foot Lens cover Back Cable clip hole Cable clip hole PC port USB port HDMI ports Speakers Video port External 3D IR port Power inlet RS-232C port ® Kensington lock port Component port Remote receiver Audio (L-R) port Introduction 7
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pl3010_3010e_UG.book Page 8 Wednesday, September 7, 2011 6:28 PM Bottom Mounting bracket attachment points Front adjustable feet Projector Control Panel Volume/horizontal keystone buttons Brightness sensor Escape button Power light Vertical keystone buttons Power button Source button Temperature Lamp light light 8 Introduction
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pl3010_3010e_UG.book Page 9 Wednesday, September 7, 2011 6:28 PM Remote Control Standby button On button Turns projector off Turns projector on Illumination button Lights the remote control buttons for easy viewing HDMI Link button Enables and disables the Source buttons HDMI link function Switch between equipment connected to the projector 2D/3D button Toggles HDMI Link control buttons between 2D and Control playback of a linked 3D projection video device Color Mode button Menu navigatio
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pl3010_3010e_UG.book Page 10 Wednesday, September 7, 2011 6:28 PM Optional Accessories Epson provides the following optional accessories for the projector: 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 In addition to the accessories listed above, 1-year and 2-ye
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pl3010_3010e_UG.book Page 11 Wednesday, September 7, 2011 6:28 PM 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:
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pl3010_3010e_UG.book Page 12 Wednesday, September 7, 2011 6:28 PM 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 Side Ceiling 12 Setting Up the Projector
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pl3010_3010e_UG.book Page 13 Wednesday, September 7, 2011 6:28 PM Keep the projector level and place it at a height where its lens is centered between the top and bottom of the screen. If this isn’t possible, use the horizontal keystone slider and vertical keystone buttons to adjust the image (see page 24). Note: Image quality may be reduced if excessive keystone correction is used. Diagonal image size Projection distance Offset Offset refers to distance from bottom of image to center of
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pl3010_3010e_UG.book Page 14 Wednesday, September 7, 2011 6:28 PM 4:3 aspect ratio Diagonal image size Projection distance (width × height) Offset 4.7 to 7.6 feet 40 in. (32 × 24 in.) 0 in. 143 to 233 cm 101.6 cm (81 × 61 cm) (0 cm) 7.1 to 11.5 feet 60 in. (47 × 35 in.) 0 in. 216 to 352 cm 152.4 cm (120 × 90 cm) (0 cm) 9.5 to 15.4 feet 80 in. (63 × 47 in.) 0 in. 289 to 470 cm 203.2 cm (160 × 120 cm) (0 cm) 11.8 to 19.3 feet 100 in. (79 × 59 in.) 0 in. 361 to 588 cm 254 cm (200 × 150 cm) (0 c
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pl3010_3010e_UG.book Page 15 Wednesday, September 7, 2011 6:28 PM In order to view 3D images correctly, 3D glasses must be worn within proper range of the projector. Use the image below to determine the ideal distance for 3D projection (the shading represents the 3D viewing area): 60º 16.5 ft (5 m) 13 ft (4 m) Use the optional external 3D emitter if you cannot view the 3D image normally or if the projector is located more than 16.5 feet (5 m) from the viewing area. See “Optional Accessori
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pl3010_3010e_UG.book Page 16 Wednesday, September 7, 2011 6:28 PM 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 13 as a guide to positioning the projector. To suspend the projector from a ceiling, you will need the optional projector mount designed for the projector. See page 10 for ordering information. Follow the instructions included with the mount to i
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pl3010_3010e_UG.book Page 17 Wednesday, September 7, 2011 6:28 PM The following illustrations show the dimensions of the projector: 16.5 in. (420 mm) 8.3 in. (210 mm) Center of lens 5.5 in. (139.6 mm) 3.2 in. (80 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) Setting Up the Projector17
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pl3010_3010e_UG.book Page 18 Wednesday, September 7, 2011 6:28 PM 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 81. You can connect up to six pieces of equipment
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pl3010_3010e_UG.book Page 19 Wednesday, September 7, 2011 6:28 PM Port name Video equipment connection Computer connection PC — Use a Mini D-sub, 15-pin monitor cable to connect to a computer RGB (monitor) port: For audio, use a stereo RCA to mini-jack stereo (3.5 mm) audio cable: Video Use an RCA video and audio cable: — 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 qualit
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pl3010_3010e_UG.book Page 20 Wednesday, September 7, 2011 6:28 PM Making Other Connections Connect the power cable and other cables described below, depending on how you plan to use the projector. ■ Plug the power cable into the projector and a grounded electrical outlet. ■ To use an AV controller with the projector, connect a 9-pin null modem serial cable to the RS-232C port. ■ To connect to a digital camera, flash drive, or storage device, connect the USB cable that came with your device
