Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 3000 User Manual

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PowerLite ® Home Cinema 3000/3500/3510/3600e User's Guide ...

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Contents PowerLite Home Cinema 3000/3500/3510/3600e User's Guide................................................................ 9 Introduction to Your Projector ......................................................................................

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Connecting to a Computer for Sound........................................................................................ 36 Connecting to External Speakers ...............................................................................................

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Changing the Projection Mode Using the Menus........................................................................... 64 Image Aspect Ratio................................................................................................................

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Image Quality Settings - Image Menu ................................................................................................ 92 Input Signal Settings - Signal Menu..................................................................................

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Solutions When the Image is Fuzzy or Blurry .............................................................................. 135 Solutions When the Image Brightness or Colors are Incorrect .................................................... 136 Soluti...

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PowerLite Home Cinema 3000/3500/3510/3600e User's Guide Welcome to the PowerLite Home Cinema 3000/3500/3510/3600e User's Guide. Note: The availability of models may vary by region. 9 ...

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Introduction to Your Projector Refer to these sections to learn more about your projector and this manual. Projector Features Notations Used in the Documentation Where to Go for Additional Information Projector Part Locations Projector Features The P...

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Easy-to-use setup and operation features • Vertical and horizontal lens shift dials for flexible projector placement • 1.6× optical zoom ratio for improved zooming capability Note: The PowerLite Home Cinema 3600e projector is shown in most illus...

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1 Projector with lens cap 2 Remote control 3 Remote control batteries (two AA alkaline) 4 Power cord 5 3D glasses (2 pairs for PowerLite Home Cinema 3500/3510/3600e) 6 3D glasses charging cable (2 cables for PowerLite Home Cinema 3500/3510/3600e) 7 W...

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• To project with audio from certain ports, you may need a commercially available audio cable compatible with your device (PowerLite Home Cinema 3500/3510/3600e). See your local computer or electronics dealer for purchase information. • To add ad...

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Option or part Part number Kensington security lock ELPSL01 Remote control 1631362 In addition to the accessories listed above, 1-year and 2-year extended service plans are available. Parent topic: Projector Features Warranty and Registration Informa...

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• For detailed instructions on using your projector in a network environment, see the EasyMP Network Projection Operation Guide. • If you still need help after checking this manual and the sources listed above, you can use the Epson PrivateLine S...

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1 Lamp cover 2 Exhaust vent 3 Focus ring 4 Lens cap 5 Lens 6 Zoom ring 7 Remote receiver 8 Front adjustable foot 9 Air filter cover and vent 10 Vertical lens shift dial 11 Horizontal lens shift dial 12 Control panel Parent topic: Projector Part Locat...

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Projector Parts - Rear 1 Speakers (PowerLite Home Cinema 3500/3510/3600e) 2 AC input port 3 Trigger out port 4 RS-232C port 5 Audio ports (PowerLite Home Cinema 3500/3510/3600e) 6 Component ports 7 Security cable attachment point 8 Audio Out port (Po...

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12 Service port 13 Video port 14 HDMI 2 port 15 PC port 16 HDMI 1/MHL (PowerLite Home Cinema 3500/3510/3600e) or HDMI 1 (PowerLite Home Cinema 3000) port Parent topic: Projector Part Locations Related tasks Installing a Security Cable Projector Parts...

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Projector Parts - Control Panel 1 Lamp light 2 Status light 3 Power button/light 4 Source button (cycles through the list of sources) 5 Volume control buttons, horizontal keystone adjustment buttons (adjust screen shape), and arrow buttons 6 Vertical...

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Projector Parts - Remote Control 1 On button (turns on projector) 2 P-in-P button (controls the Picture-in-Picture mode) 3 Source buttons (select specific video input sources) 20 ...

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4 HDMI Link button (displays the settings menu for HDMI Link) Link Menu button (displays the main menu of the connected device) Control buttons (control playback and other features of connected devices that support the HDMI CEC or MHL standard) 5 3D ...

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23 Mute button (turns off sound only; PowerLite Home Cinema 3500/3510/3600e) 24 Illumination button (temporarily lights the remote control buttons) 25 Standby button (turns off the projector) Parent topic: Projector Part Locations 22 ...

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Setting Up the Projector Follow the instructions in these sections to set up your projector for use. Projector Placement Projector Connections Installing Batteries in the Remote Control Projector Placement You can place the projector on almost any fl...

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Rear Front Ceiling Rear Ceiling Wherever you set up the projector, make sure to position it squarely in front of the center of the screen, not at an angle, if possible. If the projector cannot be centered in front of the screen, use lens shift to rep...

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Parent topic: Projector Placement Related references Projector Feature Settings - Settings Menu Projection Distance The distance at which you place the projector from the screen determines the approximate size of the image. The image size increases t...

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Horizontal lens shift adjustment 1 Screen or image size 2 Distance between projector and screen 3 Distance from center of lens to bottom of the projected image when the lens is shifted to the highest position 4 Distance from center of lens to bottom ...

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Screen or image size (1) Projection distance (2) Wide to Tele 40 inches (101.6 cm) 46 to 75 inches (116 to 190 cm) 60 inches (152.4 cm) 69 to 113 inches (176 to 286 cm) 80 inches (203.2 cm) 93 to 150 inches (235 to 382 cm) 100 inches (254 cm) 116 to ...

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Screen or image size (1) Projection distance (2) Wide to Tele 40 inches (101.6 cm) 56 to 92 inches (143 to 233 cm) 60 inches (152.4 cm) 85 to 138 inches (216 to 351 cm) 80 inches (203.2 cm) 114 to 184 inches (288 to 468 cm) 100 inches (254 cm) 142 to...

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Projector Connections You can connect the projector to a variety of computer, video, and audio sources to display presentations, movies, or other images, with or without sound (audio available only for PowerLite Home Cinema 3500/3510/3600e). • For ...

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Removing and Attaching the Cable Cover Before you can connect equipment to your projector, you need to remove the cable cover (PowerLite Home Cinema 3600e). Use coins or your fingernails to lift up and out on the gaps at the bottom of the cable cover...

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2. Connect the other end to one of the projector's HDMI ports. Note: If you connected a game console, it may take a few seconds for your image to appear when you switch to the game console's input source. To reduce the potential lag in resp...

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3. Connect the other end of the cable to projector's HDMI 1/MHL port or the WirelessHD transmitter's HDMI 5 / MHL (IN) port. Parent topic: Connecting to Video Sources Connecting to a Component Video Source If your video source has component...

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Note: If you connected a game console, it may take a few seconds for your image to appear when you switch to the game console's input source. To reduce the potential lag in response time to game commands, set your game console's output form...

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Note: If you connected your video source to the projector using an HDMI or MHL cable, the audio signal is transferred with the video signal; you do not need an additional cable for sound. 1. Connect the audio cable to your video source's audio-o...

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1. If necessary, disconnect your computer's monitor cable. 2. Connect the VGA computer cable to your computer's monitor port. 3. Connect the other end to a PC port on the projector. 4. Tighten the screws on the VGA connector. Parent topic: ...

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Parent topic: Connecting to Computer Sources Connecting to a Computer for Sound If your computer presentation includes sound and you did not connect it using the projector's HDMI port, you can still play sound through the projector's speake...

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4. Connect the stereo mini-jack end of the cable to your projector's Audio Out port. Parent topic: Projector Connections Connecting to External USB Devices Follow the instructions in these sections to connect external USB devices to the projecto...

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• Formatted in FAT or FAT32 • Self-powered by their own AC power supplies (bus-powered hard drives are not recommended) • Avoid using hard drives with multiple partitions You can project slide shows from image files on a connected USB device or...

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2. Press the USB/LAN button on the remote control. 3. Press the button again to cycle through other USB sources, if available. Parent topic: Connecting to External USB Devices Disconnecting a USB Device or Camera From the Projector When you finish pr...

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2. Insert the batteries with the + and – ends facing as shown. 3. Replace the battery cover and press it down until it clicks into place. Warning: Dispose of used batteries according to local regulations. Do not expose batteries to heat or flame. K...

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Wireless Network Projection You can send images to your projector through a wireless network. To do this, you must install the Epson 802.11b/g/n wireless LAN module, and then set up your projector and computer for wireless projection. Note: The wirel...

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Insert the wireless LAN module into the USB Type A port. The light on the wireless LAN module turns on when the module is installed and operating. The light flashes when the module is communicating over the network. Parent topic: Wireless Network Pro...

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3. Select the Network menu and press Enter. 4. Select Network Configuration and press Enter. 5. Select the Basic menu and press Enter. 6. Select the Projector Name setting and enter a name up to 16 alphanumeric characters long to identify the project...

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7. Select the Wireless LAN menu and press Enter. 8. Select the settings on the Wireless LAN menu as necessary for your network. Note: Some items may be unavailable if Quick or Advanced connection mode is selected. 9. When you finish selecting setting...

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Setting Options Description Connection Mode Quick Selects the type of wireless connection: Advanced Quick: lets you quickly connect to one computer, smartphone, or tablet Advanced: lets you connect a wireless network access point Channel 1ch In Quick...

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Selecting Wireless Network Settings in Windows Before connecting to the projector, select the correct wireless network on your computer. 1. To access your wireless utility software, access the Desktop and double-click the network icon on the Windows ...

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4. Select the Security menu and press Enter. 5. Select the security settings for your network. 6. When you finish selecting settings, select Complete and follow the on-screen instructions to save your settings and exit the menus. Wireless Security Me...

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Using Basic Projector Features Follow the instructions in these sections to use your projector's basic features. Turning On the Projector Turning Off the Projector Viewing 3D Images Selecting the Language for the Projector Menus Adjusting the Im...

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1. Remove the projector's lens cover. 2. Connect the power cord to the projector's power inlet. 3. Plug the power cord into an electrical outlet. Note: With Direct Power On turned on, the projector turns on as soon as you plug it in. The pr...

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Warning: Never look into the projector lens when the lamp is on. This can damage your eyes and is especially dangerous for children. If you do not see a projected image right away, try the following: • Turn on the connected computer or video device...

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2. To transport or store the projector, make sure the Status light is off, then unplug the power cord. Caution: To avoid damaging the projector or lamp, never unplug the power cord when the Status light is on or flashing. 3. Replace the projector&apo...

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You can purchase Epson RF 3D glasses from an Epson authorized reseller. To find the nearest reseller, call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766). Or you can purchase online at epsonstore.com (U.S. sales) or epson.ca (Canadian sales). 1. Connect a 3D-compatible...

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3D Viewing Range Parent topic: Using Basic Projector Features Pairing the 3D Glasses with the Projector Pair the glasses with the projector to establish communication between them for 3D viewing. 1. Turn on the projector. 2. Set the image source to H...

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Charging the 3D Glasses Charge the glasses when the status light on the glasses flashes red to indicate a low battery. 1. Connect the smaller end of the charging cable to the port on the bridge of the glasses. Note: Make sure you connect the cable in...

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3D Viewing Range When you view 3D images, make sure you are positioned within the viewing range shown here. 1 32 ft (10 m) Parent topic: Viewing 3D Images Selecting the Language for the Projector Menus If you want to view the projector's menus a...

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3. Select the menu and press Enter. 4. Select the Language setting and press Enter. 5. Select the language you want to use and press Enter. 6. Press Menu or Esc to exit the menus. Parent topic: Using Basic Projector Features Adjusting the Image Heigh...

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3. Use the vertical and horizontal lens shift dials on the projector to adjust the position of the projected image as necessary. If the projected image is unevenly rectangular, you need to adjust the image shape. Parent topic: Using Basic Projector F...

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2. Turn the vertical and horizontal lens shift dials on the projector to adjust the position of the projected image as necessary. 1 Center of lens 2 Projected image when lens shift is set in the center 3 V × 60% 58 ...

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4 H × 24% Note: You cannot move the image to both the horizontal and vertical maximum values. Follow these guidelines when using lens shift to adjust your images: • When adjusting the image height, position the image lower than where you want it t...

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2. Press one of these keystone buttons on the control panel to display the Keystone adjustment screen. 3. Press a keystone button on the projector's control panel to adjust the image shape. After correction, your image is slightly smaller. Note:...

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Resizing the Image with the Zoom Ring 1. Turn on the projector and display an image. Wait 30 minutes after turning on the projector before setting the focus, zoom, and lens shift for maximum accuracy. Note: You can display a pattern to aid in adjusti...

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2. To sharpen the image focus, rotate the projector’s focus ring. Parent topic: Using Basic Projector Features Remote Control Operation The remote control lets you control the projector from almost anywhere in the room. You can point it at the scre...

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Horizontal 1 32 feet (10 m) 2 ± 30° Note: Avoid using the remote control in conditions with bright fluorescent lights or in direct sunlight, or the projector may not respond to commands. If you will not use the remote control for a long time, remov...

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• Press the button for the source you want on the remote control. If there is more than one port for that source, press the button again to cycle through the sources. 1 HDMI port sources 2 Component source 3 Composite video source 4 USB and network...

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1. Turn on the projector and display an image. 2. Press the Menu button. 3. Select the Settings menu and press Enter. 4. Select the Projection setting and press Enter. 5. Select a projection mode and press Enter. 6. Press Menu or Esc to exit the menu...

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Changing the Image Aspect Ratio You can change the aspect ratio of the displayed image to resize it. Note: For HDMI sources, the input signal determines the image's aspect ratio. 1. Turn on the projector and switch to the image source you want t...

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Aspect ratio setting Description Full Displays images using the full width of the projection area, but does not maintain the aspect ratio. Note: The Auto aspect ratio setting is available only for HDMI, component, and WirelessHD image sources. Parent...

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3. Press the Color Mode button on the remote control to change the Color Mode. A list of available Color Modes appears. 4. To cycle through all the available Color Modes for your input signal, press the up or down arrow button. 5. Press Enter to sele...

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Parent topic: Color Mode Turning On Auto Iris In certain color modes, you can turn on the Auto Iris setting to automatically optimize the image based on the brightness of the content you project. 1. Turn on the projector and switch to the image sourc...

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Note: You cannot use Picture in Picture while projecting 3D images or when Image Processing is set to Fast in the Signal menu. 1. Press the P-in-P button on the remote control. The second HDMI video source appears as a sub-screen in the corner of the...

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Parent topic: Using Picture in Picture Controlling the Volume with the Volume Buttons You can use the Volume buttons on the projector or the remote control to adjust the volume as you project a presentation with audio. The volume buttons control the ...

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Related concepts USB Device Projection Related tasks Connecting a USB Device or Camera to the Projector Supported Slideshow File Types You can project these types of files using the projector's Slideshow feature. Note: For best results, place yo...

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1. Press the USB/LAN 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...

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5. To stop the display, follow the on-screen instructions or press the Esc button. Slideshow Display Options Parent topic: Projecting a Slide Show Related tasks Connecting a USB Device or Camera to the Projector Disconnecting a USB Device or Camera F...

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Setting Options Description Screen Switching No Does not display the next file automatically Time 1 Second to 60 Seconds Displays files for the selected time and switches to the next file automatically; high resolution images may switch at a slightly...

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Adjusting Projector Features Follow the instructions in these sections to use your projector's feature adjustments. Shutting Off the Picture and Sound Temporarily Adjusting the Color Convergence (Panel Alignment) Saving Settings to Memory and Us...

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1. Turn on the projector. 2. Press the Menu button. 3. Select the Settings menu and press Enter. 4. Select the Panel Alignment setting and press Enter. 5. Select the Panel Alignment setting and press Enter. 6. Select On and press Enter. 7. Select the...

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You see this screen: 11. Press Enter. You see a screen like this: 12. Use the arrow buttons on the remote control to adjust the color alignment of the color you selected for the Select Color setting. Note: Your adjustments affect the gridlines in the...

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You see this screen: 14. Select Adjust the four corners and press Enter. 15. Use the arrow buttons on the remote control to adjust the color alignment in the corner of the screen highlighted by the orange box. 16. Press the Enter button to move to th...

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You see this screen: 18. Do one of the following: • If your projector's panel alignment is now correct, select Exit and press Enter to return to the Panel Alignment menu. • If your projector needs additional panel alignment, select Select in...

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3. You see this screen: 4. Select one of the following options: • Load Memory: Overwrites your current settings with saved settings • Save Memory: Saves your current settings to memory (10 memories with different names are available) Note: A memo...

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• Security cabling to physically cable the projector in place. Locking the Projector's Buttons Installing a Security Cable Parent topic: Adjusting Projector Features Locking the Projector's Buttons You can lock the buttons on the projecto...

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• To lock all buttons except the power button, select Control Panel Lock. The lock icon is displayed on the screen if any control panel buttons are pressed while this setting is enabled. You see a confirmation prompt. 5. Select Yes and press Enter....

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Using WirelessHD You can use the included WirelessHD transmitter to wirelessly stream HD content from a video device to the projector (PowerLite Home Cinema 3600e). WirelessHD Transmitter Parts WirelessHD Transmitter Placement Connecting the Wireless...

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7 HDMI (OUT) port (connects to display devices such as a television) 8 HDMI input ports (connect to your input devices; HDMI/MHL port on the side of transmitter) 9 3D glasses charging port (connects a USB cable to charge the 3D glasses) 10 Setup butt...

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1. Plug the AC adapter into the AC input port on the WirelessHD transmitter and into an electrical outlet. 2. Connect HDMI cables to your video devices and to the HDMI input ports on the side and back of the WirelessHD transmitter. Note: You can conn...

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3. To use the WirelessHD transmitter as a pass-through device to a television or other display, connect an HDMI cable to the display device and to the HDMI (OUT) port on the back of the transmitter. Parent topic: Using WirelessHD Viewing WirelessHD C...

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Switching WirelessHD Sources If you have connected multiple HDMI input sources to your WirelessHD transmitter, you can use the projector remote control to switch between sources. 1. Aim the remote control at the WirelessHD transmitter. 2. Press the I...

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3. Press the Input button repeatedly to highlight different input sources. 4. When you have highlighted the source you want to switch to, release the Input button. After a few seconds, the display switches to the highlighted source. Parent topic: Usi...

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Adjusting the Menu Settings Follow the instructions in these sections to access the projector menu system and change projector settings. Using the Projector's Menus Image Quality Settings - Image Menu Input Signal Settings - Signal Menu Projecto...

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You see the menu screen displaying the Image menu settings. 2. Press the up or down arrow button to move through the menus listed on the left. The settings for each menu are displayed on the right. Note: The available settings depend on the current i...

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Image Quality Settings - Image Menu Settings on the Image menu let you adjust the quality of your image for the input source you are currently using. The available settings depend on the currently selected input source. To change settings for an inpu...

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Setting Options Description Sharpness Varying levels available Adjusts the sharpness or softness of image details Color Temp. (color temperature) Varying levels available Sets the overall color tone; higher values tint the image blue and lower values...

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Related concepts Color Mode Input Signal Settings - Signal Menu Normally the projector detects and optimizes the input signal settings automatically. If you need to customize the settings, you can use the Signal menu. The available settings depend on...

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Setting Options Description 3D Setup 3D Display Selects various 3D options 2D-to-3D Conversion 3D Display: enables 3D mode (PowerLite Home Cinema 2D-to-3D Conversion: converts 3500/3510/3600e) 2D images to 3D 3D Format 3D Format: selects the 3D forma...

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Setting Options Description Deinterlacing* Off Sets whether to convert interlaced to progressive signals Video for certain video image types Film/Auto Off: for fast-moving video images Video: for most video images Film/Auto: for movies, computer grap...

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Setting Options Description Advanced Noise Reduction Noise Reduction: reduces flickering in analog images in Setup Level three levels Overscan Setup Level: adjusts the level at HDMI Video Range which dark areas of the image are rendered black; leave ...

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Related tasks Viewing 3D Images Projector Feature Settings - Settings Menu Options on the Settings menu let you customize various projector features. Setting Options Description H/V-Keystone V-Keystone Adjusts the angle of the horizontal and vertical...

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Setting Options Description HDMI Link Device Connections Adjusts the HDMI Link options so you can use the projector remote to control HDMI Link HDMI-connected devices that support Audio Out Device the CEC standard Power On Link Device Connections: li...

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Setting Options Description WirelessHD Device Connections Adjusts settings for use with the WirelessHD transmitter (PowerLite Home Cinema WirelessHD 3600e) Device Connections: displays a list of Reception available WirelessHD devices WiHD Mode Wirele...