Quick Setup
IMPORTANT: Before using this product, make sure you read these instructions
and the safety instructions in the online User’s Guide.
Note: These illustrations show the Home Cinema 3800, but the instructions are
the same for the Home Cinema 3200 unless otherwise noted.
Connect the projector
Connect two video devices or computers simultaneously with a commercially
available HDMI cable. Use the Source buttons on the remote control or the
Home and arrow buttons on the projector to switch between them.
HDMI cable
Note: The DC Out (2.0A) port provides power to streaming media devices.
For more details and additional connection types, see the online User’s Guide.
Connect audio
External speakers
You can connect the projector to external self-powered speakers through the
Audio Out port.
Note: If you connect external speakers to the Home Cinema 3800, the
projector’s internal speakers are muted.
3.5 mm stereo mini cable
Bluetooth
®
devices
You can pair a Bluetooth device to the projector to output audio from a
device connected to one of the HDMI ports. See the online User’s Guide for
instructions.
Turn on your equipment
1
Turn on your video source or computer.
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 power button on the
projector or the Standby button on the remote control, then press the
button again to confirm, if necessary. Wait for the projector to cool down
before unplugging it.
5
Use the arrow buttons on the projector or remote control to highlight any
of the options that appear on the Home screen, 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.
Adjust the image
1
If you don’t see an image, press one of the Source buttons on the remote
control or the Home and arrow buttons on the projector to select the
image source.
Note: If you still see a blank screen or have other display problems,
see the troubleshooting tips on the back of this sheet.
2
For the best image quality, place the projector directly in front of the
center of the screen, facing the screen squarely. If this is not possible, turn
the horizontal and vertical lens shift dials to adjust the image position and
center it on the screen.
3
If the image is tilted, adjust the front feet as shown below.
4
Turn the zoom ring to reduce or enlarge the image.
5
Turn the focus ring to sharpen the image.
6
If your image is uneven on the sides, you can use the keystone correction
feature to adjust the image. To use this feature, you must first set the lens
to the center-top position using the lens shift dials.
Press the or button on the projector to display the keystone
correction screen. Press the or button (Home Cinema 3200), or the
or button (Home Cinema 3800) to correct for horizontal keystone
distortion. Press the or button to correct for vertical keystone
distortion.
Home Cinema 3200
Home Cinema 3800
Using the remote control
Make sure the batteries are installed as shown (two AA batteries).
Turn projector on
Choose which source
to display
Display a test pattern
for image focusing
Control connected
sources with HDMI Link
Access projector menus
Display HDMI Link menu
Display Dynamic Range
menu
Turn projector off
Navigate projector
menus
Display Home screen
Temporarily mute audio
and video
Mute audio
Adjust volume
Change the color mode
For more information on using the remote control, see the online
User’s Guide.
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
®
(part number V12H548006) or Epson-compatible RF 3D active shutter glasses.
1
Turn on and begin playback on the 3D-compatible video device.
Note: Make sure you set the video device to play content in 3D mode.
2
Press the 3D Format button on the remote control, if necessary.
3
Slide the power switch on your 3D glasses to the On position.
Note: If the glasses don’t automatically display 3D content, you may
need to pair them with the projector. Move the glasses within 10 feet
(3 m) of the projector, then press and hold the Pairing button on the
3D glasses for at least 3 seconds. The status light on the glasses will
alternately flash green and red, then remain green for 10 seconds if
pairing is successful.
See the online User’s Guide for more information on adjusting 3D images.
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