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Epson MovieMate 62
User’s Guide
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Copyright Notice All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Seiko Epson Corporation. The information contained herein is designed only for use with this Epson product. Epson is not responsible for any use of this information as applied to other products. Neither Seiko Epson Corporation nor its
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Contents Welcome 6 Registration and Warranty 6 Optional Accessories 7 About This Manual 7 Epson MovieMate 62 Parts and Controls 9 Important Safety Instructions 12 Unpacking and Setting Up 17 Unpacking 17 Choosing a Location 18 Setting Up Epson MovieMate 21 Turning the Projector Off 22 Playing Movies 23 Wall and Projection Screen Recommendations 23 Viewing on a Wall 23 Viewing on a Projection Screen 23 Starting a DVD 25 Adjusting the Picture 26 Adjusting the Sound 27 Controlling Playback 28 Pausi
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Temporarily Stopping Audio 30 Adjusting the Color Mode 31 Adjusting the Sound and Audio Modes 31 Listening with Headphones 32 Connecting a Microphone 33 Using Epson MovieMate with Other Equipment 34 Viewing Video from External Devices 34 Connecting a USB Device 37 Playing Projector Audio Through an External Audio System 38 Connecting a Computer or Laptop 39 Connecting to the PC Port 39 Doing More with Epson MovieMate 41 Playing Music and Videos and Viewing Photos 41 Playing Music CDs 41 Playing
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Setting Video and Other Options 51 Viewing Status Information and Resetting the Lamp Timer 53 Caring for Your Epson MovieMate 54 Protecting Epson MovieMate 54 Cleaning the Lens 54 Cleaning the Case 55 Cleaning and Replacing the Air Filter 55 Replacing the Lamp 57 Resetting the Lamp Timer 59 Storing Epson MovieMate 60 Transporting Epson MovieMate 61 Problem Solving 62 What To Do When the Lights Flash 62 Solving Epson MovieMate Operation Problems 64 Solving Picture and Sound Problems 65 Problems w
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Welcome ® Your Epson MovieMate 62 is a portable, lightweight home cinema system that delivers high-quality, big-screen entertainment anywhere you want. In just a few minutes, you can set up Epson MovieMate and watch a DVD, play a video game, or view your favorite photos. You can connect the Epson MovieMate to a wide range of computers and video sources. Epson MovieMate offers these outstanding features: ■ Flexibility to set up in any room (or even outdoors), from 3 feet to 29.9 feet (0.9 mete
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We encourage you to register your Epson MovieMate. You can register using the CD that came in the box. Or you can register online at http://www.epson.com/webreg. Registering also lets you receive special updates on new accessories, products, and service. Optional Accessories Epson provides these replacement parts and optional accessories for the Epson MovieMate: Product Part number Replacement lamp (ELPLP56) V13H010L56 Replacement air filter (ELPAF26) V13H134A26 ® Kensington security lock ELP
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® If you need more help, you can use the Epson PrivateLine Support service. Call (800) 637-7661 and enter the PIN on the PrivateLine support card that came with Epson MovieMate. 8 Welcome
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Epson MovieMate 62 Parts and Controls Front View Lens cover slide Remote control receiver Lens cover Air intake vent Foot adjustment lever Adjustable Security foot slot Disc slot Handle Eject button Foot adjustment Lens Disc lever indicator light Headphone Adjustable jack foot Back View Audio Remote control inputs receiver Air exhaust Video port vent HDMI port Computer port Speaker Component video ports Storage Mic input feet port Power Digital coaxial inlet audio-out port US
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Top View Lamp cover Focus image Control panel Ambient light Power sensor Access Setup menu Access DVD status light (DVD settings) menu (chapter Play/Pause selection, etc.) Turn Epson MovieMate on or off Select menu settings Lamp warning light Temperature warning light Return to Project from Stop previous menu external equipment Control Access Visual volume Setup menu (projector settings) 10 Welcome
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Note: The remote control buttons can Remote Control glow in the dark. Expose the remote control to light for several minutes before using it in the dark. Turn Epson Function/numerics MovieMate Eject DVD toggle switch on or off Project from external equipment Pause movie and turn on light Adjust picture for different lighting Control playback Fix image shape (if Control volume Epson MovieMate is tilted) Access DVD features Welcome 11
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Important Safety Instructions Follow these safety instructions when setting up and using your Epson MovieMate: ■ Except as specifically explained in this User’s Guide, do not attempt to service this product yourself. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. ■ Never open any cover on the projector, except the lamp and filter covers. Dangerous electrical voltages inside the projector can severely injure you. ■ The projector’s accessories come packaged in plastic bags. Keep plastic bag
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■ The lamp(s) in this product contain mercury. Please consult your state and local regulations regarding disposal or recycling. Do not put in the trash. ■ The lamp in this projector is under high internal pressure and may make a loud noise if it breaks. If it breaks, ventilate the room to prevent mercury gas inside the lamp from being inhaled or coming into contact with the eyes or mouth. ■ Do not bring your face close to the projector while it is in use, to prevent burns from hot air leavin
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■ Don’t overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles. This can cause fire or electric shock. ■ Unplug the projector from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: when the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed; if liquid has been spilled into the projector, or if it has been exposed to rain, water, or excessive humidity; if smoke, unusual smells, or unusual noises come from the projector; if it doesn’t
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■ Make sure there is at least 4 inches of space between the intake ventilation slots and the wall or other object. ■ Avoid projecting a high-contrast still image for more than 15 minutes to prevent burn-in. If this happens, project a bright screen until the burn-in disappears (from 30 to 60 minutes). If you can’t eliminate the burn-in, contact Epson as described on page 69. ■ Do not turn the volume too high, especially when using headphones. Listening to high volume sounds over an extended p
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16 Welcome
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Unpacking and Setting Up Follow these instructions to unpack your projector, choose a location, and set up your projector. Unpacking Make sure you have all the parts shown here: Remote control and 2 AA Batteries Epson MovieMate 62 CD with User’s Guide Padded bag Power cord Unpacking and Setting Up 17
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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. The following pictures show three different setups: Front Back Floor To project onto a wall, choose a flat white wall with a smooth surface. When you find a suitable wall for projection, you may want to consider coating the area with projection paint to enhance t
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Your projector 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 the projector up. This causes the image to lose its rectangular shape, but the projector will correct it automatically. If necessary, you can adjust the shape using the keystone buttons on the remote control or the Visual Setup menu. See page 26 for instructions. The farther you place the
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Standard aspect ratio (4:3) Image size (diagonal) Projection distance 21 in. 2.5 to 3.4 ft. (0.8 to 1 meter) 30 in. 3.6 to 4.9 ft. (1.1 to 1.5 meters) 50 in. 6 to 8.2 ft. (1.8 to 2.5 meters) 60 in. 7.2 to 9.8 ft. (2.2 to 3.0 meters) 70 in. 8.5 to 11.5 ft. (2.6 to 3.5 meters) 80 in. 9.7 to 13.1 ft. (3.0 to 4.0 meters) 100 in. 12.1 to 16.4 ft. (3.7 to 5.0 meters) 150 in. 18.3 to 24.7 ft. (5.6 to 7.5 meters) 200 in. 24.4 ft (7.4 m) Wide screen aspect ratio (16:10) Image size (diagonal) Projection d
