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Epson PowerLite 3100 Quick Setup

Epson PowerLite 3100 Quick Setup

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PowerLite
Home Cinema 3100/3700
®
Quick Setup
Before using the projector, make sure you read the safety instructions in the
online User's Guide.
Note: These illustrations show the PowerLite Home Cinema 3700, but the
instructions are the same for the PowerLite Home Cinema 3100 unless
otherwise noted.
Connect the projector
Choose from the following connections. See the sections below or the online
User's Guide for details and additional connection types.
Video device
Connect multiple video devices and use the Source buttons on the remote
control or the Home and arrow buttons on the projector to switch between
them.
Mobile media device
Connect tablets, smartphones, and other devices that support the MHL™
standard to the HDMI 2/MHL port.
Some devices may require an adapter or may not require an MHL cable. Not all
features or functions may be supported. Check your device's documentation for
more information.
Connect audio
External speakers
Connect your device's audio output to your home theater receiver or powered
speakers.
Note: When outputting sound through an external source, you may need to
reduce the projector volume to zero or make sure that the correct audio output
is selected on your device to prevent duplicate sound from being heard from
the projector (PowerLite Home Cinema 3700).
Home theater system
Video source
Surround sound
Powered speakers
External speakers
Video source
Note: See your home theater receiver documentation for more information
on connections.
HDMI cable
MHL cable
Streaming device
Video cable
Receiver
Projector
Video cable
Projector
Audio Out port
You can connect the projector to external self-powered speakers through the
Audio Out port.
Built-in speaker (PowerLite Home Cinema 3700)
The projector has a built-in speaker that can play audio from a connected video
source (DVD player, streaming device, etc.) using an HDMI connection.
Turn on your equipment
1
Turn on your video source.
2
Plug in the projector.
3
Remove the lens cap.
4
Press the
power button on the projector or the On button on the
remote control. The power light flashes blue, then stays on.
Note: To shut down the projector, press the
projector twice or the
Standby button on the remote control once.
You don't have to wait for the projector to cool down.
5
Use the arrow buttons on the remote control to highlight any of the
options on the Home screen that appear, then press Enter to select it.
You can switch between projection sources and quickly access various
adjustment options from this screen.
6
The default language of the menu system is English. To select another
language, press the Menu button on the projector or remote control.
Select Extended and press Enter. Select Language and press Enter.
Select your language and press Enter. Press the Menu button to exit the
menu system.
3.5 mm stereo mini cable
HDMI cable
Streaming device
power button on the

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  • Page 1 PowerLite Home Cinema 3100/3700 ® Quick Setup Audio Out port You can connect the projector to external self-powered speakers through the Audio Out port. Before using the projector, make sure you read the safety instructions in the online User’s Guide. Note: These illustrations show the PowerLite Home Cinema 3700, but the 3.5 mm stereo mini cable instructions are the same for the PowerLite Home Cinema 3100 unless...
  • Page 2 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 ® Turn the focus ring to sharpen the image.
  • Page 3 Medium, or Strong setting, then press Enter. You can purchase RF 3D glasses (part number V12H548006) or other accessories from an Epson authorized reseller. To find the nearest reseller, See the online User’s Guide for more information on adjusting 3D images.
  • Page 4 EPSON and PowerLite are registered trademarks, and EPSON Exceed Your Vision is a registered logomark of Seiko Epson Corporation. PrivateLine is a registered trademark of Epson America, Inc. Mac is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

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