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Contents Welcome Registration and Warranty Optional Accessories About This Manual Epson MovieMate 50 Parts and Controls Playing Movies Choosing a Location Wall and Projection Screen Recommendations Viewing on a Wall Viewing on a Projection Screen Adjusting the Picture Adjusting the Sound...
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Using Epson MovieMate with Other Equipment Viewing Video from External Devices Connecting a USB Device Playing Epson MovieMate Audio Through an External Audio System Connecting a Computer or Laptop Doing More with Epson MovieMate Playing Music and DivX Videos and Viewing Photos...
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Caring for Your Epson MovieMate Protecting Epson MovieMate Cleaning the Lens Cleaning the Case Cleaning and Replacing the Air Filter Replacing the Lamp Resetting the Lamp Timer Storing Epson MovieMate Transporting Epson MovieMate Problem Solving What To Do When the Lights Flash...
Instead, Epson will ship you a replacement unit anywhere in the United States or Canada, usually via overnight delivery. See your Extra Care Home Service brochure for details.
About This Manual See the Quick Guide to set up your Epson MovieMate and start using it. This book contains information on using all the features of MovieMate, troubleshooting tips, and specifications. Please follow these guidelines as you read through the manual: Warnings: Must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury.
Epson MovieMate 50 Parts and Controls Front View Lens cover slide Remote control receiver Adjustable foot Disc slot Eject button Back View Component video ports Video port Audio inputs Power inlet Digital coaxial audio-out port Welcome Lens cover Headphone Lens...
Top View Turn MovieMate on or off Power Lamp warning light Temperature warning light Project from Play/Pause external equipment Focus image Volume Power Source Enter Return Increase image size Volume Source Stop Control volume Fix image shape (if MovieMate is tilted) Reduce image size...
Remote Control Project from external equipment Adjust picture for different lighting Fix image shape (if MovieMate is tilted) Welcome Turn Function/numerics MovieMate toggle switch on or off Note: The remote control buttons can glow in the dark. Expose the remote control to light for several minutes before using it in the dark.
Choosing a Location You can use your Epson MovieMate just about anywhere—in the living room, bedroom, or even outside. You can use it with an optional floor-, wall-, or ceiling-mounted screen, or simply project on a flat white wall.
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MovieMate should be directly in front of the screen or wall, facing straight ahead (at a 90-degree angle to the surface). If the image is too low, you can raise it by extending the feet and tilting MovieMate up. This causes the image to lose its rectangular shape.
When setting up MovieMate, keep these considerations in mind: ■ Make sure you don’t block the air vents on the sides. ■ Make sure you place MovieMate within 10 feet of an electrical outlet, power strip, or extension cord. ■ Do not tilt MovieMate more than 15 degrees.
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Standard screens have a 4:3 shape ratio, which is better suited for viewing computer presentations and standard TV broadcasts. Watching DVD movies or HDTV broadcasts on a 4:3 ratio screen limits the image width and leaves black bars above and below the image. Available screen sizes vary, but are usually up to 60 inches diagonal (the same height as an 80-inch diagonal 16:9 screen).
1.0 gain to compensate for the additional brightness. Adjusting the Picture After you set up your Epson MovieMate and start your movie, you may need to make certain adjustments. ■...
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■ Use the ■ Rotate the focus ring to sharpen the picture. ■ To enlarge or reduce the aspect ratio of the picture, press the control to select Normal (Make sure the toggle switch on the remote control is set to the Playing Movies buttons on the control panel to adjust the image size.
To resume, press on the remote control, or panel. ■ To pause a movie and display the Epson logo, press remote control or control panel. To resume, press on the remote control, or panel. ■...
To resume, press mode: Note: After 5 minutes in break mode, the lamp turns off and the screen darkens. After 30 minutes, the power shuts off, and you need to press the Searching (Fast Forward or Reverse) ■ To move forward or backward through a video or music CD, press on the remote control.
Using DVD Menus Many DVDs display a top menu at startup and include submenus that let you select chapters. ■ To display a menu, press ■ To select items in a menu, press if necessary. You can also select a title or chapter by number. ■...
Adjusting the Sound and Audio Modes You can switch between stereo sound and virtual surround sound and select from several audio modes, depending on the type of movie (or music) you’re playing. 1. To display the sound mode, press the current setting displayed on the screen.
You will need connection cables, which may be included with your external equipment, or may be purchased from an electronics store. Caution: Before connecting, make sure all equipment is turned off. Connect the external equipment as shown on the following page. inputs. R Audio Using Epson MovieMate with Other Equipment ® videos...
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Component Video Connection Output For connecting a cable or satellite TV receiver, DVR, or game console. Using Epson MovieMate with Other Equipment V id e o A u d io Yellow White...
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(if available for the video source you’re using). (Make sure the toggle switch on the remote control is set to the button on MovieMate or on the remote control. Component position.) Func.- Using Epson MovieMate with Other Equipment , or Normal Full Zoom...
Connect the drive or other device to the USB port as shown below. Playback starts automatically. When you’re finished, make sure you press from the USB slot. For instructions on playing MP3, WMA, JPEG, or DivX files, see page 28. Using Epson MovieMate with Other Equipment before removing the device...
Playing Epson MovieMate Audio Through an External Audio System You can connect MovieMate to an amplifier or digital audio recorder. To output sound from MovieMate, the external equipment needs to have a digital coaxial audio input port. You will also need a digital coaxial cable, which may be provided with your external equipment, or may be purchased from an electronics store.
Note: If your laptop cannot play movies on both the laptop display and an external display, you may need to disable the laptop display to view movies on MovieMate. See your laptop documentation for instructions. Using Epson MovieMate with Other Equipment V id e o C b / P...
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8. Normally, MovieMate selects the correct aspect ratio automatically. If you need to change the aspect, press the button on the remote control and select , or Normal Full (if available). Make sure the toggle switch on the remote control is set to the Zoom position. Func.- Using Epson MovieMate with Other Equipment...
Doing More with Epson MovieMate Follow the instructions in this section to play music and photos on your Epson MovieMate, use advanced playback controls, and adjust various MovieMate features. Playing Music and DivX Videos and Viewing Photos You can play music CDs and CDs or USB devices with MP3, WMA, and DivX files. You can also view JPEG photos on CDs or USB devices.
When you play MP3 or WMA files, scrolling through the list of songs will pause the music until you highlight the next file. Note: You can use the Setup menu to change the way files are displayed. See page 38 for instructions. Doing More with Epson MovieMate...
1. To display the list of files, press 2. Select the music file you want and press 3. Select the JPEG file you want and press Doing More with Epson MovieMate to select a folder or file, then press to begin to start playing it.
. You see the program screen, which allows you to set a playback sequence: 2. Set the toggle switch on the remote control to the . You see an icon on the screen indicating the until is displayed on the screen. Repeat Off position. -123 Doing More with Epson MovieMate...
2. Press the button repeatedly to select the option you want. Note: You can also use the Playback information screen, as described on page 33. For a list of language codes, see page 61. Doing More with Epson MovieMate , or to move the cursor.
To open the menu during playback, press displayed. , or or set the toggle switch on the position, then use the numeric buttons as described on repeatedly until the menu you want is Doing More with Epson MovieMate position. -123 when the menu is...
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■ To close the preview menu, select 3. Select the track you want to see using the arrow buttons and press Doing More with Epson MovieMate and press to select one of the following (each displays 6 images or and press...
, then press to change the setting. , then press to change it. position, then enter 6 digits using -123 using the numeric buttons. Confirm PWD in the 000000 Old Password Doing More with Epson MovieMate 000000 column to reset...
You will also be able to turn on MovieMate by holding down the seconds. Warning: Do not allow young children or pets to look into the projector lens when MovieMate is turned on. The lens projects bright light that may affect their vision. 1. Press on the remote control.
You see the Visual Setup menu. 2. Press to select Image 3. Press until you see the option you want to set. Doing More with Epson MovieMate to display the list of languages to save it. For a list of language...
(and play them on MovieMate). ■ MP3/JPEG Nav: or DivX files, you normally see a menu showing the file and folder names. Select Without Menu automatically). Doing More with Epson MovieMate makes the image more blue; High (Leave this set on Film/Auto...
(except Language , then press Night Mode if you have connected a DTS/Dolby Digital Decoder , then press to select it. Doing More with Epson MovieMate to select it. You to save it.
3. To reset the lamp timer after replacing the lamp, press 4. Press to exit. Doing More with Epson MovieMate Normally, you can leave this set to Turn this setting on to lock the Turn this setting on to invert the image for viewing on the...
Caring for Your Epson MovieMate The Epson MovieMate needs little maintenance. All you need to do on a regular basis is keep the lens clean. You also need to clean the air filter periodically to prevent overheating. Warning: Before you clean any part of MovieMate, turn it off and unplug the power cord. Never open any part of MovieMate, except as described in this User’s Guide.
If you cannot clean the removable filter or it is broken, you need to replace it. You can purchase a new filter (part V13H134A14) from an Epson authorized reseller. To find the nearest reseller, call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766). Or you can purchase online at www.epsonstore.com...
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3. If you need to replace the filter, press up on the tab and lift off the cover. 4. Remove the old filter and install the new filter. 5. Replace the cover. Caring for Your Epson MovieMate...
Caution: If you continue to use the lamp after you see the replacement indicators, the lamp is more likely to break. You can purchase a new lamp (part # V13H010L44) from an Epson authorized reseller. To find the nearest reseller, call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766). Or you can purchase online www.epsonstore.com...
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5. Grasp the lamp as shown and pull it straight out. Note: The lamp in this product contains mercury. Please consult your state and local regulations regarding disposal or recycling. Do not put in the trash. Caring for Your Epson MovieMate...
You see the Visual Setup menu. 3. Press to highlight 4. Press again. You see the following on the screen: 5. Select and press Caring for Your Epson MovieMate button to turn MovieMate on. , then press to select it. Info to reset the timer.
Follow these guidelines when storing MovieMate: ■ Make sure the temperature and humidity of the storage area are within the recommended range for the projector: 14 to 140 °F (–10 to 60 °C) and 10 to 90% relative humidity without condensation. ■...
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■ Lift MovieMate by its handle as shown: Caring for Your Epson MovieMate...
Problem Solving This section explains how to interpret MovieMate’s status lights, solve problems, and contact technical support. What To Do When the Lights Flash The lights on top of MovieMate indicate its status and let you know when a problem occurs. If all lights are off, make sure the power cable is connected correctly.
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MovieMate has a problem with its fan or temperature sensor. Wait a few minutes, then unplug MovieMate and contact Epson. See page 55. light is red and both MovieMate may have an internal error. Wait a few minutes, then press power cable, then plug it in again and press MovieMate and contact Epson.
Make sure the power cord is securely attached at both ends. Try using a different power outlet. If the power cord has been damaged, turn off MovieMate, disconnect the power cord, and contact Epson. See page 55. ■ Make sure you pressed the ■...
■ Some discs don’t support all of the remote control’s functions. ■ If you’re using a “universal” remote control, it might not work with MovieMate. Epson does not support any third-party remote controls. Solving Picture and Sound Problems The picture is blurry or out of focus.
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The picture looks too light or too dark. ■ Press the button on the remote control to select the best setting for your viewing environment. See page 19. ■ Adjust the Brightness ■ If the picture looks darker than it used to, you may need to replace the lamp. See page 44. The colors on the screen don’t look right.
Subtitles do not appear. ■ The DVD might not include subtitles. ■ Make sure the subtitle language is not set to You can’t change the language on a DVD. The DVD might not include multiple languages. Problems with External Video Equipment No picture appears on the screen.
Epson with your questions. Speak to a Support Representative To use the Epson PrivateLine Support service, call (800) 637-7661 and enter the PIN on the included Epson PrivateLine Support card. This is the fastest way of speaking to a live representative, and it’s free.
Note: If you need help with optional equipment, see the information included in the box with the equipment. Purchase Supplies and Accessories You can purchase screens, carrying cases, or other accessories from an Epson authorized reseller. To find the nearest reseller, call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766). Or you can purchase online at www.epsonstore.com...
Specifications General Type of display Poly-silicon TFT active matrix Size of LCD panels 0.55 inch (14 mm) wide Lens F=1.44, f=16.6 mm Resolution (native format) 854 × 480 pixels × 3, 480p Brightness up to 1000 lumens (ANSI) Contrast ratio up to 300:1 Image size 30 to 300 inches (0.76 to 7.6 m)
Projection Lamp Type Part number Lamp life Note: Lamp life results will vary depending upon mode selected, environmental conditions, and usage. Turn off this product when not in use to prolong the life of the projector. Dimensions Height Width Depth Weight...
Safety and Approvals United States FCC Part 15B Class B (DoC) UL60950-1 Canada ICES-003 Class B CSA C22.2 No.60950-1 Compatible Video Formats Composite video Signal Resolution TV (NTSC) 720 x 480 720 x 360* TV (PAL, SECAM) 720 x 576 720 x 432* * Letterbox signal Component video...
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MAC19” * Only supported by models that include a VGA output port. ** Letterbox signal File Specifications Epson MovieMate supports MP3, WMA, DivX, DivX Ultra, and JPG files that conform to the following specifications: File system File name Group (folder) count...
Language Codes Abkhazian 6566 Gaelic; Scottish Gaelic Afar 6565 Gallegan Afrikaans 6570 Georgian Amharic 6577 Gikuyu; Kikuyu Arabic 6582 Guarani Armenian 7289 Gujarati Assamese 6583 Hausa Avestan 6569 Herero Aymara 6589 Hindi Azerhaijani 6590 Hiri Motu Bahasa Melayu 7783 Hrwatski Bashkir 6665 Belarusian...
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