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Epson MovieMate 60
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 60 Parts and Controls 8 Important Safety Instructions 11 Unpacking and Setting Up 15 Unpacking 15 Choosing a Location 16 Setting Up Epson MovieMate 19 Turning the Projector Off 20 Playing Movies 21 Wall and Projection Screen Recommendations 21 Viewing on a Wall 21 Viewing on a Projection Screen 21 Starting a DVD 23 Adjusting the Picture 24 Adjusting the Sound 25 Controlling Playback 26 Pausi
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Temporarily Stopping Audio 28 Adjusting the Color Mode 29 Adjusting the Sound and Audio Modes 29 Listening with Headphones 30 Connecting a Microphone 31 Using Epson MovieMate with Other Equipment 32 Viewing Video from External Devices 32 Connecting a USB Device 35 Playing Projector Audio Through an External Audio System 36 Connecting a Computer or Laptop 37 Doing More with Epson MovieMate 39 Playing Music and DivX Videos and Viewing Photos 39 Playing Music CDs 39 Playing MP3/WMA Music or DivX Vi
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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 60 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. Epson MovieMate offers these outstanding features: ■ Flexibility to set up in any room (or even outdoors), from 2.2 feet to 29.9 feet (0.66 meters to 9.1 meters) away from a screen or wall ■ DVD resolution of 540p ■ Widescree
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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 ELPSL01 Portable floor-standing and For details on these and other optional wall-mountable screens accessories, see: www.epson.com/homeentertainment Ceiling-mountable screens You can purchase accessories from an Epson authorized reseller. To find the nearest
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Epson MovieMate 60 Parts and Controls Front View Lens cover slide Remote control receiver Lens cover Air intake vent Foot adjustment lever Security Adjustable slot foot 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 Ambient light Power sensor Access Setup status light menu Access Play/Pause DVD menu 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 Welcome 9
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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 10 Welcome
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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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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 60 CD with User’s Guide Padded bag Power cord Unpacking and Setting Up 15
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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. You can adjust the shape using the keystone buttons on the remote control or the Visual Setup menu. See page 24 for instructions. The farther you place the projector from the screen or wall, the larger the image will be
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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
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Setting Up Epson MovieMate 1. If you have a screen, set it up following the instructions included with the screen. Make sure you read all the instructions to avoid damaging the screen. 2. Put the batteries in the remote control. Note: Use only AA-size alkaline or manganese dry batteries. 3. Reattach the battery cover. 4. Expose the remote control to bright light for several minutes before using it in the dark. The buttons will glow in the dark briefly. Unpacking and Setting Up 19
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5. Open the lens cover, then connect the power cord and plug in the projector. The light turns orange. Turning the Projector Off 1. If there is a disc inside the projector, eject it. 2. Press the button on the projector or the on the remote control. The projector will beep twice when it is finished powering off. Warning: Do not disconnect the power cable before the projector beeps, or you may damage the projector. 3. Close the lens cover. 20 Unpacking and Setting Up
