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Epson MovieMate ™ 50 User’s Guide.
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Contents 3 Contents Welcome 6 Registration and Warranty 6 Optional Accessories 7 About This Manual 7 Epson MovieMate 50 Parts and Controls 8 Playing Movies 11 Choosing a Location 11 Wall and Projectio.
4 Contents Using Epson MovieMate with Other Equipment 21 Viewing Video from External Devices 21 Connecting a USB Device 24 Playing Epson MovieMate Audio Throu gh an External Audio System 25 Connecting.
Contents 5 Caring for Your Epson MovieMate 41 Protecting Epson MovieMate 41 Cleaning the Lens 41 Cleaning the Case 42 Cleaning and Replacing the Air Filter 42 Replacing the Lamp 44 Resetting the Lamp .
6 Welcome Welcome Your Epson MovieMate ™ 50 is a portable, lightweight ho me cinema system that delivers high-quality, big-screen entertainment anywhere you want. In just a few minutes, you can set up MovieMate and watch a DVD, play a vide o game, or view your favorite photos.
Welcome 7 Optional Accessories Epson provides these replacement parts and op tional accessories for the Epson MovieMate: You can purchase accessorie s from an Epson authorized reselle r. To find the nearest re seller, call 800-GO-EPSON (8 00-463-7766).
8 Welcome Epson MovieMate 50 Parts and Controls Air intake vent Lens cover Audio inputs Video port Component video ports Power inlet Handle Disc slot Remote control receiver Speaker Computer port Spea.
Welcome 9 T w Return Vol u m e Source Powe r Enter T w Return V olume Source Po w e r Enter Focus image Lamp warning light Play/Pause Project from external equipment Stop Control volume Turn MovieMate.
10 Welcome Remote Control Function/numerics toggle switch Eject DV D Control volume Access DVD features Control playback Fix image shape (if MovieMate is tilted) 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.
Playing Movies 11 Playing Movies Follow the instructions in this section to ch oose a location, play a DVD movie, and control playback. Choosing a Location You can use your Epson MovieMate just abou t anywhere—in the living room, bedroom, or even outside.
12 Playing Movies 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.
Playing Movies 13 When setting up MovieMate, keep these considerations in mind: ■ Make sure you don’t block th e air vents on the sides. ■ Make sure you place MovieMate within 10 feet of an elect rical outlet, power strip, or extension cord . ■ Do not tilt MovieMate more than 15 degrees.
14 Playing Movies Standard screens have a 4:3 shape ratio, wh ich is better suited for viewing computer presentations and standard TV broadcasts. Watc h i n g D V D m o v i e s o r H D T V b r o a d c a s t s o n a 4:3 ratio screen limits the image width and le aves black bars above and below the image.
Playing Movies 15 Screen surface quality can also a ffect the reflectivity of light in your projected image. Screen reflective properties are measured as “gain” rates, with 1.0 gain as the reflectivity of a white board. Highly reflective screen surfaces (abo ve 1.
16 Playing Movies ■ Use the W and T buttons on th e control p anel to ad just the image size . ■ Rotate the focus ring to sharpen the picture. ■ To enlarge or reduce the aspect ratio of th e picture, press the button on the remote control to select Normal , Full , or Zoom (if available for the video source you’re using).
Playing Movies 17 Adjusting the Sound To adjust the volume, use the + or – Volume buttons on the control panel or remote control. You can also press the button on the remote control to temporarily turn off the sound.
18 Playing Movies To resume, press again. Pressing any of the following buttons also cancels break mode: , , , or . Note: After 5 minutes in break mode, the lamp turns off and the screen darken s. After 30 minutes, the power shuts off, and you need to press the button to turn it on again.
Playing Movies 19 Using DVD Menus Many DVDs display a top menu at startup and in clude submenus that let you select chapters. ■ To display a menu, press or . ■ To select items in a menu, press , , , or . Then press if necessary. You can also select a title or chapter by number.
20 Playing Movies 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 button on the remote control.
Using Epson MovieMate with Ot her Equipmen t 21 Using Epson MovieMate with Other Equipment You can connect a variet y of video, audio, and computer equipment to MovieMate to further enhance your viewing and listening experience.
22 Using Epson MovieMate with Other Equipment PC Video Y Cb/Pb Cr/Pr Audio L R Compo Composite Video Connection L R Video Audio White Red Yellow For connecting a TV, VCR or DV D pl ayer, cable or satellite TV re ce iver or DVR, game console, camcorder, video or photo iP od, or digital camera.
Using Epson MovieMate with Ot her Equipmen t 23 After you connect your equipment to MovieMate, follow these st eps to begin: 1. Connect the power cords and plug in all the equipment. 2. Open the lens cover and press the button on MovieMate or on the remote control.
24 Using Epson MovieMate with Other Equipment Connecting a USB Device You can connect a USB device, such as a flash drive or memory card re ader containing a memory card.
Using Epson MovieMate with Ot her Equipmen t 25 Playing Epson MovieMate Audio Through an External Audio System You can connect MovieMate to an amplifie r or digital audio recorder. To output sound from MovieMate, the external equipment needs to have a digital coaxial audio input port.
26 Using Epson MovieMate with Other Equipment Connecting a Computer or Laptop You can connect MovieMate to a computer or laptop to play videos or games, display presentations or photos, or project anything you can see and hear on your computer.
Using Epson MovieMate with Ot her Equipmen t 27 8. Normally, MovieMate select s the correct aspect ratio automat ically. If you need to change the aspect, press the button on the remote control and select Normal , Full , or Zoom (if available). Make sure the toggle switch on the remote control is set to the Func.
28 Doing More with Epson MovieMate 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.
Doing More with Epson MovieMate 29 Playing MP3/WMA Music or DivX Vi deos You can play MP3 or WMA music files and DivX videos on CDs, DVDs, or USB devices. See page 60 for information on the types of discs that are supported. When you insert a disc or USB device that cont ains MP3, WMA, and/or DivX files, you see a list of files and/or folders: 1.
30 Doing More with Epson MovieMate Viewing JPEG Photos When you insert a disc or USB device that co ntains JPEG photo files, you see your photos displayed in a slideshow. If your photos are saved in folders, you see a list of files and/or folders (maximum 298 folders and 648 photos).
Doing More with Epson MovieMate 31 Using Advanced Playback Controls MovieMate provides advanced features for looping videos or musi c tracks and selecting titles, chapters, or tracks. On DVDs that include subtit les, multiple languages, or multiple camera angles, you can use the remote control for easy access to these fe atures.
32 Doing More with Epson MovieMate 3. Use the numeric buttons to set the program order (up to 99 chapters, titles, or tracks). ■ Press , , , or to move the cursor. ■ If a d i sc h as m or e th a n 1 0 ch ap t er s or t ra c ks , pr es s o r t o di sp l ay t he n ex t or previous page.
Doing More with Epson MovieMate 33 Using the Playback Information Screen You can check the current playback status and change settings while you are playing a DVD, audio or video CD, or DivX video. 1. Press . You see an information screen like the following below the projected image: 2.
34 Doing More with Epson MovieMate To use the Preview function, follow these steps: 1. Press to display the preview menu: 2. Press , or and press to select one of the following (each displays 6 images or tracks on a single screen page): Track Digest : Plays the first 3 or 4 seconds of each track sequentially.
Doing More with Epson MovieMate 35 Customizing Epson MovieMate You can limit children’s access, adjust the sound, and customize other features of MovieMate. Many of thes e settings are available by pressing the Setup or Visual Setup buttons on the remote control.
36 Doing More with Epson MovieMate 11. Press to exit the menu. Locking the Power Button on the Control Panel You can lock the button on the control panel to prevent young children from accidentally turning on MovieMate and looking into the lens .
Doing More with Epson MovieMate 37 After you set the sleep timer, you can see the time remaining by pressing . Note: Sleep timer settings are not saved after you turn MovieMate off. Changing Language Settings You can use the Language Setup Page to change the default language for DVDs that allow you to make this selection.
38 Doing More with Epson MovieMate You can adjust the following items for various viewing conditions and individual videos: ■ Brightness ■ Contrast ■ Color Saturation ■ Tint (only works on NTSC signals) ■ Sharpness ■ Color Temp ( High makes the image more blue; Low makes it m ore red.
Doing More with Epson MovieMate 39 ■ Default: Press and press to return all settings to t heir factory defaults (except for the Disc Lock password and lamp hours). ■ Password: See page 35 for instructions on setting a password for locking DVDs. ■ Disc Lock: See page 35 for instructions on setting a password for locking DVDs.
40 Doing More with Epson MovieMate You can adjust the following items: ■ Video Signal: Normally, you can leave this set to Auto when u sing external equipment. If no imag e appears or you see interference, select the appropriate signal. ■ Child Lock: Turn this settin g on to lock the button on the control panel.
Caring for Your Epson Mo vieMate 41 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, tu rn it off and unplug the power cord.
42 Caring for Your Epson MovieMate Cleaning the Case Before you clean the case, turn off MovieMate and unplug the power cord. ■ To remove dirt or dust, wipe the ca se with a soft, dry, lint-free cloth. ■ To remove stubborn dirt or stains, moisten a soft cloth with water and a neutral detergent.
Caring for Your Epson Mo vieMate 43 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.
44 Caring for Your Epson MovieMate Replacing the Lamp The life span of the lamp is about 2000 hours. You can check how long the lamp has been used as described on page 40. If the number shown is close to the limit, make sure you have a spare lamp handy.
Caring for Your Epson Mo vieMate 45 3. Loosen the lamp cover screw using the screwd river that came with the replacement lamp. (The screw won’t come all the way out.) Then slide out the lamp cover and remove it. 4. Loosen the two silver screw s holding the lamp in pla ce.
46 Caring for Your Epson MovieMate 6. Gently insert the new lamp and tighten its screws. Caution: Don’t touch the glass portion of th e lamp wi th your bare hands; the invisible residue left by the oil on your hands may shorten the lamp life. Use a cloth or gl ov es to handle the new lamp assembly.
Caring for Your Epson Mo vieMate 47 The lamp usage timer displays 0 H (zero hours) until you’ve used the lamp for at least 10 hours. Storing Epson MovieMate Follow these guidel ines when storing Mov.
48 Caring for Your Epson MovieMate ■ Lift MovieMate by its handle as shown:.
Problem Solving 49 Problem Solving This section explains how to interpret MovieMat e’s status lights, solve problems, and contact technical su pport. What To Do When the Lights Flash The lights on top of MovieMate indicate its status and let you know when a problem occurs.
50 Problem Sol ving The warning light is flashing orang e and the light is flashing red. High-speed cooling is in process. If Movi eMate gets too hot again, projection stops automatically. Make sure MovieMate is at least 8 inches away from the wall. Clean or replace the air filters if necessary (see page 42).
Problem Solving 51 Solving MovieMate Operation Problems MovieMate doesn’t turn on. ■ Make sure the power cord is securely attach ed 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.
52 Problem Sol ving The remote control doesn’t work. ■ Make sure the toggle switch is in the correct position: set to -123 to use the numeric buttons, or to Func.
Problem Solving 53 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 and Contrast settings. See page 37. ■ If the picture looks darker than it used to, you may need to replace the lamp.
54 Problem Sol ving Subtitles do not appear. ■ The DVD might not include subtitles. ■ Make sure the subtitle language is not set to OFF (see page 32). 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.
Problem Solving 55 The colors are not right. ■ Press the button on the remote control and check the Video Signal setting (see page 39). ■ Press the button on the remote control to select the best setting for your viewing environment. ■ Adjust the Color Saturation or Tint settings .
56 Problem Sol ving Note: If you need hel p with optional equi pment, see the information in cluded in the box with the equipment. Purchase Supplies and Accessories You can purchase screens, carrying cases, or other accessories from an Epson authorized reseller.
Specifications 57 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.
58 Specificati ons Remote Control Range Approx. 19 feet (6 m) Battery AA × 2 Operating angle Horizontal: +/– 30° Vertical: +/– 15° Projection Lamp Type 120 W UHE (Ultr a High Efficiency) Part number ELPLP44/ V13H010L44 Lamp life Approx.
Specifications 59 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 * Letterbox signal * Letterbox signal Co.
60 Specificati ons * 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 ISO9660 level 1 or level 2 (Discs that have been recorded in the packet write [UDF] format cannot be read.
Specifications 61 Language Codes Abkhazian 6566 Gaelic; Scot tish Gaeli c 71 68 Mag yar 7285 Sinhalese 8373 Afar 6565 Gallegan 71 7 6 Malay alam 777 6 Slov ensk y 8373 Afrikaans 6570 Georgian 7565 Mal.
62 Index Index A Accessories, 7, 56 Air filter cleaning and replacing, 42 to 43 ordering, 7 Air vents, 8 Audio adjusting, 17, 20, 39 problems, 53 Audio system connection, 25 AV amplifier, connecting, .
Index 63 G Game console, connecting, 21 to 23 General specifications, 57 H Headphones, 20 Help, 7, 55 High altitude mode, 40, 50 Home Service, 6 I Image blurry, 52 shape, 53, 57 size, 12, 57 too light.
64 Index N No Signal message, 54 O Optional accessories, 7 Overheating , 13, 42, 50 P Parental controls, 35 Parts, identifying, 8 to 9 Pausing, 17 PBC (Playback Control), 33 Photos, displaying, 28 to .
Index 65 T Technical support, 7, 55 Temperature, MovieMate, 42, 50 Transporting MovieMate, 47 to 48 TV video format s, 59 to 60 U USB devices, 24 V VCR, connecting, 21 to 23 Ventilation, 13, 42, 50 Ve.
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