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Selecting Language, Subtitles, and Camera Angles 27
Searching for a Specific Time 27
Playing Video CDs with Playback Control (PBC) 28
Customizing MovieMate 29
Setting Parental Controls 29
Locking the Tray 30
Saving Power 30
Changing Language Settings 30
Adjusting the Resume and On-Screen Guide Settings 31
Adjusting the Audio 31
Adjusting Picture Settings 33
Adjusting Picture Quality 33
Viewing and Adjusting Video Information 34
Changing the Display Window Brightness 35
Disabling Progessive Mode 35
Using External Video and Audio Equipment 35
Viewing Video from External Devices 35
Adjusting the Audio from External Devices 37
Using an External Audio System or Digital Audio Recorder 37
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Caring for MovieMate
Cleaning the Lens 39
Cleaning MovieMate’s Case 39
Cleaning and Replacing the Air Filter 40
Replacing the Lamp 41
Resetting the Lamp Timer 43
Storing MovieMate 44
Transporting MovieMate 44
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Problem Solving 45
What To Do When the Lights Flash 45
Solving MovieMate Operation Problems 47
Solving Picture and Sound Problems 48
Problems with External Video Equipment 51
Where To Get Help 52
Specifications and Notices 53
MovieMate Specifications 53
Important Safety Information 57
FCC Compliance Statement 59
Declaration of Conformity 60
Epson America, Inc. Limited Warranty 60
Index 63
Contents5
6Contents
Welcome!
Your Epson® MovieMate™ 25 is a portable, lightweight home cinema system that delivers
high-quality, big-screen entertainment anywhere you want. In less than two minutes, you can
set up MovieMate and watch a DVD, play a video game, or view your favorite photos.
MovieMate offers these outstanding features:
■Flexibility to set up in any room (or even outdoors), from 2.4 feet to 37 feet away from
the screen or wall
■DVD resolution of 480p
■Widescreen viewing with 16:9 aspect ratio
■Up to 1200 ANSI lumens of brightness, enough for viewing in daylight
■1000:1 contrast ratio, for deep, vibrant images
■JVC
■Built-in JVC speakers with 2.1 stereo sound
■An external 40 W subwoofer
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DVD player with Dolby® Digital and DTS
■Long-life bulb providing up to 3000 hours of use
■Two-year home service warranty
Registration and Warranty
The Epson MovieMate 25 comes with a basic two-year carry-in warranty. For details, see
page 60.
In addition, Epson offers free Extra Care Home Service during your warranty period. In the
unlikely event of an equipment failure, you won’t have to wait for your unit to be repaired.
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.
We encourage you to please register your projector. To register, simply fill out the registration
card that came with your projector and mail it to Epson. Or you can register online at
http://www.epson.com/webreg. Registering also lets you receive special updates on new
accessories, products, and service.
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MovieMate 25 Parts
Front View
S-Video port
Remote control
receiver
Push to open
Intake
vents
Speaker
Display
window
Audio inputs
Headphone jack
Video port
Subwoofer output port
Optical audio-out port
with protective plug
Back View
Disc tray
Open/close
button
Lens cover
Lens
Lamp cover latch
Remote control
receiver
Main power switch
Power inlet
Exhaust
vents
Speaker
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MovieMate 25 Controls
Top View
Horizontal lens shift dial
Vertical lens shift dial
Function/numerics
toggle switch
Power
button
Focus ring
Zoom ring
Status lights
Power
button
DVD Tray
Open/Close
button
Source
button
Play/Pause
button
Stop
button
Break
button
Lamp cover
Volume
buttons
Image
On/Off
button
Playback buttons
Audio buttons
DVD video buttons
MovieMate
adjustment buttons
Remote Control
Back
Power switch
Front
Crossover
knob
Volume knob
Subwoofer
Welcome!9
Optional Accessories
Epson provides the following optional accessories for the projector:
ProductPart number
Replacement lamp (ELPLP33)V13H010L33
Replacement air filter (ELPAF09)V13H134A09
You can purchase these accessories from an authorized Epson reseller. To find the nearest
reseller, call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766).
In the U.S., you can also purchase online at www.epsonstore.com.
In Canada, you can also purchase at www.epson.ca or (800) 807-7766.
About This Manual
See the Quick Setup sheet to set up your MovieMate and connect it to the subwoofer. This
book contains information on using MovieMate, plus maintenance instructions,
troubleshooting tips, important safety instructions, specifications, and warranty information.
Please follow these guidelines as you read through the manual:
Warnings: Must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury.
Cautions: Must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment.
Notes: Contain important information about your equipment.
Tips: Contain helpful projection tips.
Getting More Information
Need additional help? Take advantage of Epson’s automated support services 24 hours a day
at http://support.epson.com. Use this site to view FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) or
product information and e-mail your questions to Epson support.
If you need more help, you can use the Epson PrivateLine
(800) 637-7661 and enter the PIN on the PrivateLine support card that came with your
MovieMate.
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Support service. Call
Playing Movies
Follow the instructions in this section to choose a location, play a movie, and control
playback.
Choosing a Location
You can use your MovieMate just about anywhere—in the living room, bedroom, or even
outside. You can use it with the subwoofer and screen, or simply project on a wall and use the
built-in audio system without the subwoofer.
The following pictures show three different setups:
Side
MovieMate doesn’t have to be directly in front of the
screen, but it has to face straight ahead (at a 90-degree angle
to the screen). If the image is too low, too high, or off to the
side, you can use the lens shift dials to adjust the position
(see page 16).
Front
Floor
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The further you place MovieMate from the screen, the larger the image will be.
If you want an image that fills the screen, place MovieMate about 6 1/2 feet away from it. The
following table lists the distances required for various image sizes (measured diagonally). Note
that the zoom adjustment also affects image size.
Wide screen aspect ratio (16:9)
Image sizeProjection distance
30 in. (26 × 15 in.)2.4 to 3.7 feet
40 in. (35 × 20 in.)3.2 to 4.9 feet
60 in. (51 × 28 in.)4.9 to 7.4 feet
80 in. (71 × 39 in.)6.6 to 9.9 feet
100 in. (87 × 47 in.)8.2 to 12.4 feet
120 in. (106 × 59 in.)9.9 to 14.9 feet
150 in. (130 × 75 in.)12.4 to 18.6 feet
Standard TV aspect ratio (4:3)
Image size Projection distance
30 in. (24 × 18 in.)2.9 to 4.5 feet
40 in. (32 × 24 in.)4 to 6 feet
60 in. (47 × 35 in.)6 to 9 feet
80 in. (63 × 47 in.)8 to 12.1 feet
100 in. (79 × 59 in.)10.1 to 15.2 feet
120 in. (94 × 71 in.)12.1 to 18.2 feet
150 in. (118 × 91 in.)15.1 to 22.8 feet
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. You will need two sockets: one for MovieMate, and one for the
subwoofer.
■For the best sound, make sure the subwoofer faces toward you and away from the screen.
■Do not tilt the projector more than 5 degrees up or down.
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Setting Up MovieMate
1.If your MovieMate came with a screen, set it up following the instructions included in the
screen box. Make sure you read all the instructions to avoid damaging the screen.
2.Put the batteries in the remote control.
3.Connect the subwoofer as shown below. See the instructions included with the subwoofer
for more information.
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4.Plug in MovieMate and the subwoofer.
Note: For best results, make sure the subwoofer faces toward you and away from the screen.
5.Turn on the power switches on MovieMate and the subwoofer.
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Starting Your Movie
1.Press the button to open the DVD tray.
2.Insert your DVD and close the tray. If the movie doesn’t start automatically, you may
have to press the
3.Adjust the volume if necessary.
Power button or the Image On/Off button.
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Adjusting the Picture
Once you see your picture, you may need to make certain
adjustments.
1.If the image is too low, too high, or off to the side, use
the horizontal and vertical lens shift dials to adjust its
position.
Note: The lens shift feature cannot move the image both
horizontally and vertically by the full amount. For example, if
you have moved the image all the way up, then you cannot
shift it all the way to the right or left at the same time.
Up
Left
Down
Lens shift dials
Right
2.Rotate the zoom ring to reduce or enlarge the picture, or the focus ring to sharpen it.
Zoom ring
Focus ring
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Adjusting the Sound
To adjust the volume, use the knob on the subwoofer and the volume buttons on
MovieMate’s control panel. You can also use the volume buttons on the remote control.
If you need to adjust the bass, use the Crossover knob on the back of the subwoofer.
Turning Off MovieMate
1.To stop playing a DVD or CD, press on the remote control or on MovieMate’s
control panel.
2.Press
3.Remove the disc and press again to close the tray.
4.Press
5.Turn off the main power switch.
Open/Close
Power. The lamp turns off. When it cools down, MovieMate beeps twice.
to open the tray.
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6.If you’re using the subwoofer, turn it off and disconnect it from MovieMate.
7.Unplug MovieMate and the subwoofer.
8.Before you put MovieMate away, attach the lens cover.
Controlling Playback
You can use the buttons on the remote control or the MovieMate control panel to pause,
fast-forward, or replay sections of your video. You can also select items on a DVD menu by
using the remote control.
Note: DVD movies are divided into units called titles. Each title may contain any number of
chapters. Music CDs and video CDs are divided into tracks.
Pausing
■To pause a movie, press on the remote control or on the
control panel.
To resume, press
panel
.
■
To pause a movie and light up the screen temporarily (turning off
the video), press
■To resume, press again. Pressing any of the following buttons
also cancels break 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 to
turn it on again.
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on the remote control, oron the control
on the remote control or control panel.
Searching (Fast Forward or Reverse)
■To move forward or backward through a video, press or
on the remote control.
You can also press or on the control panel.
Each time you press the button, the search (or “shuttle”) speed
increases.
■To return to normal play, press .
Playing in Slow Motion
You can play a video frame by frame or in slow motion (“jog control.”)
1.Press
2.Press
3.Press
Each time you press the button, the speed increases.
4.Press to return to normal play.
on the remote control.
repeatedly to advance the video frame by frame.
orto move forward or backward in slow motion.
Skipping
■To skip to the next chapter or track, press on the remote control.
■To return to the start of the current chapter or track, press on the remote control.
Replaying a Scene
■To replay the previous 10 seconds, press (not available on all DVDs).
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Using DVD Menus
Many DVDs display a top menu at startup and also include submenus that let you select
chapters and settings.
■To display a menu, press or .
■To select items on a menu, press , , , or . Then press
if necessary.
You can also use the numeric buttons to select a title or chapter by
number.
■If you want to use the numeric buttons, you need to set the toggle
switch on the remote control to the
■After you set the toggle switch, you can simply press the numeric
button for the numbers 1 through 9.
■To enter the number 10, press , then press .
■To enter the number 15, press , then press .
■To enter the number 20, press , then again, then .
■
To enter the number 25, press , then again, then .
■
After entering your number, you may need to press the button.
-123 position.
Temporarily Stopping Audio or Video
■To temporarily stop the soundtrack (from the built-in speakers, headphones, and
subwoofer), press
Press again to resume.
■To temporarily stop the video (turn off the lamp and darken the screen), press . The
soundtrack continues to play.
Press again to resume.
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. The video continues to play.
Adjusting the Color Mode
You can select a color mode to optimize picture quality based on the lighting conditions in
the room.
1. Press . The currently selected color mode is displayed on the screen.
2. Press repeatedly until the desired color mode appears. After a few seconds, the color
mode name disappears and the picture quality changes.
You can select from the following color modes:
■Dynamic: Use in brightly lit rooms.
■Living Room: Use in rooms with the blinds or drapes closed.
■Theatre: Use in rooms with the blinds or drapes closed and the lights off.
■Theatre Black: Use in completely darkened rooms. With this setting, the Epson
cinema filter automatically provides more natural skin tones.
Listening with Headphones
Connect headphones as shown below:
After you connect headphones, you no longer hear any sound from the built-in speakers or
subwoofer.
Warning: Make sure the volume is not set too high, especially when you first plug in the
headphones. Listening to high volume sounds over an extended period can damage your hearing.
Sudden high volume can also damage your headphones.
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