Epson MovieMate 25 User Guide

Epson®MovieMate™25

User’s Guide

CPD-20183

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Responsible Use

This unit is equipped with Macrovision copy protection. The intellectual property rights to the patent of this copy protection technology are owned by the Macrovision Company of America, and others. When employing this technology, a license is required from the Macrovision Company. The Macrovision Company does not authorize the use of this technology except for a limited range of intended purposes, including home use. Further, remodeling, disassembly, and reverse engineering are prohibited.

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Trademarks

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MovieMate is a trademark, PrivateLine is a registered trademark, and Extra Care, Epson Connection, and Epson Store are service marks of Epson America, Inc.

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General Notice: Other product names used herein are for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective owners. Epson disclaims any and all rights in those marks.

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Welcome! 7

Registration and Warranty 7

MovieMate 25 Parts 8

MovieMate 25 Controls 9

Optional Accessories 10

About This Manual 10

Getting More Information 10

Playing Movies 11

Choosing a Location 11

Setting Up MovieMate 13

Starting Your Movie 15

Adjusting the Picture 16

Adjusting the Sound 17

Turning Off MovieMate 17

Controlling Playback 18

Pausing 18

Searching (Fast Forward or Reverse) 19

Playing in Slow Motion 19

Skipping 19

Replaying a Scene 19

Using DVD Menus 20

Temporarily Stopping Audio or Video 20

Adjusting the Color Mode 21

Listening with Headphones 21

Contents 3

Doing More with MovieMate 23

Playing Music and Displaying Photos 23

Playing Music CDs 23

Playing MP3/WMA Music and JPEG Photo Files 24

Using Advanced Playback Controls 25

Repeating a Chapter, Title, or Track 25

Repeating a Scene 25

Changing the Play Sequence (Program Play) 26

Playing at Random 26

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

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

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6 Contents

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

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

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Optional Accessories

Epson provides the following optional accessories for the projector:

Product Part 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 size Projection 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.

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, or on 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.

or to 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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