Epson 60- Manuals

Contents 5 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 ...

6 Welcome 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 of...

Welcome 7 Optional Accessories Epson provides these replacement parts and optional accessories for the Epson MovieMate: You can purchase accessories from an Epson authorized reseller. To find the nearest reseller, call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766). Or you can purchase online at www.epsonstore.com (U....

8 Welcome Epson MovieMate 60 Parts and Controls Air intake vent Lens cover Handle Disc slot Lens Front View Remote control receiver Eject button Headphone jack Lens cover slide Adjustable foot Adjustable foot Foot adjustment lever Foot adjustment lever Security slot Audio inputs Video port Component...

Welcome 9 Focus image Lamp warning light Play/Pause Project from external equipment Stop Control volume Turn Epson MovieMate on or off Top View Return to previous menu Temperature warning light Power status light Access Setup menu Access DVD menu Access Visual Setup menu Ambient light sensor Lamp co...

10 Welcome Remote Control Function/numerics toggle switch Eject DVD Control volume Access DVD features Control playback Fix image shape (if Epson 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 ...

Welcome 11 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 co...

Unpacking and Setting Up 15 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: Epson MovieMate 60 Remote control and 2 AA Batteries CD with User’s Guide Power cord Padded ba...

16 Unpacking and Setting Up 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 diffe...

Unpacking and Setting Up 19 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 manganes...

20 Unpacking and Setting Up 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 bee...

Playing Movies 21 Playing Movies Follow the instructions in this section to play a DVD, and control playback. Wall and Projection Screen Recommendations To optimize viewing of projector images, follow the recommendations in this section. Viewing on a Wall You can easily view Epson MovieMate’s high q...

22 Playing Movies Standard screens have a 4:3 shape ratio, which is better suited for viewing computer presentations and standard TV broadcasts. Watching DVD movies or HDTV broadcasts on a 4:3 ratio screen limits the image width and leaves unused screen area above and below the image. Available scre...

Playing Movies 23 Screen surface quality can also affect 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 (above 1.0 gain) create a brighter image, but t...

24 Playing Movies Adjusting the Picture After you set up and start the projector, you may need to make certain adjustments. ■ If the image is too low, you can extend the feet (by pressing the foot adjustment levers) and tilt the projector up. ■ If the image is horizontally tilted, you can turn the f...

Playing Movies 25 ■ Use the Zoom setting in the Signal menu to adjust the image size. See page 52. ■ Rotate the focus ring to sharpen the picture. ■ To enlarge or reduce the aspect ratio of the picture, press the button on the remote control to select Normal , Full , or Zoom (if available for the vi...

26 Playing Movies Controlling Playback You can use the buttons on the remote control or the control panel to pause, fast-forward, or replay sections of your video or audio. You can also select items on a DVD menu by using the remote control. Note: DVD movies are divided into units called titles. Eac...

Playing Movies 27 Searching (Fast Forward or Reverse) ■ To move forward or backward through a video or music CD, press or on the remote control. 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 ...

28 Playing Movies Using DVD Menus Many DVDs display a top menu at startup and include submenus that let you select chapters. ■ To display a menu, press (press the button for about 3 seconds to display the top menu). ■ To select items in a menu, press , , , or . Then press if necessary. You can also ...

Playing Movies 29 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...

30 Playing Movies Listening with Headphones Connect headphones as shown below: After you connect headphones, you no longer hear any sound from the built-in speakers. However, you can still adjust the volume to the headphones using the projector’s volume controls on the control panel or remote contro...

Playing Movies 31 Connecting a Microphone Connect a microphone as shown below: You can adjust the volume using the projector’s volume controls on the control panel or remote control. If the microphone level is too low, you can adjust it by pressing the button on the remote control or through the Opt...

32 Using Epson MovieMate with Other Equipment Using Epson MovieMate with Other Equipment You can connect a variety of video, audio, and computer equipment to Epson MovieMate to further enhance your viewing and listening experience. ■ Video equipment such as a VCR, DVR, cable or satellite TV receiver...

Using Epson MovieMate with Other Equipment 35 Connecting a USB Device You can connect a USB device, such as a flash drive or memory card reader containing a memory card. You can view photos or play music or DivX videos. The projector supports the following types of files on USB devices: ■ MP3 ■ WMA ...

Using Epson MovieMate with Other Equipment 37 Connecting a Computer or Laptop You can connect the projector 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. You will need a computer cable (D-sub 15-pin to D-s...

Doing More with Epson MovieMate 39 Doing More with Epson MovieMate Follow the instructions in this section to play music and photos on your projector, use advanced playback controls, and adjust various projector features. Playing Music and DivX Videos and Viewing Photos You can play music CDs and CD...

40 Doing More with Epson MovieMate Playing MP3/WMA Music or DivX Videos You can play MP3 or WMA music files and DivX videos on CDs, DVDs, or USB devices. See page 70 for information on the types of discs that are supported. When you insert a disc or USB device that contains MP3, WMA, and/or DivX fil...

Doing More with Epson MovieMate 41 Viewing JPEG Photos When you insert a disc or USB device that contains JPEG photo files, you see a list of files and/or folders. ■ Press or to select a folder or file, then press to begin displaying the photos. ■ To rotate an image, press or . ■ To stop the slidesh...

42 Doing More with Epson MovieMate Using Advanced Playback Controls Your projector provides advanced features for looping videos or music tracks and selecting titles, chapters, or tracks. On DVDs that include subtitles, multiple languages, or multiple camera angles, you can use the remote control fo...

Doing More with Epson MovieMate 43 Changing the Play Sequence (Program Play) You can create your own program for playing tracks on a music CD or chapters and titles on a DVD. Programs are saved for up to 10 discs, even after you change the CD or DVD. 1. Press (make sure the toggle switch on the remo...

44 Doing More with Epson MovieMate Selecting Language, Subtitles, and Camera Angles Some DVDs and DivX files allow you to display subtitles or select from several languages or camera angles. If these features are available, you can use the buttons on the remote control to select them. 1. Press the a...

Doing More with Epson MovieMate 45 Playing Video CDs with Playback Control (PBC) When you insert a video CD with playback control (PBC), you see a menu like the following: ■ To select the item you want to play, press or , or set the toggle switch on the remote control to the -Num position, then use ...

46 Doing More with Epson MovieMate Track Interval : Divides each track into 6 intervals and plays the first 3 or 4 seconds of each interval. ■ To return to the initial menu, select Menu and press . ■ To close the preview menu, select Exit and press . 3. Select the track you want to see using the arr...

Doing More with Epson MovieMate 47 3. Press until you see the Others Setup Page. 4. Press to highlight Disc Lock , then press to change the setting. 5. Press to select Lock , then press . 6. Press to highlight Password , then press to change it. 7. Press to select Change . 8. Set the toggle switch o...

48 Doing More with Epson MovieMate 4. Press or to select On , then press . 5. Press to exit the menu. You need to restart the projector for the setting to take effect. Note: When the Child Lock setting is turned on, the projector will not automatically power up when you insert a disc. Saving Power T...

Doing More with Epson MovieMate 49 Changing Language Settings You can use the Language Setup Page to change the default language for DVDs that allow you to make this selection. 1. Press the button on the remote control. You see the Language Setup Page: 2. Press to highlight the setting you want, the...

50 Doing More with Epson MovieMate ■ Sharpness ■ Color Temp. ( High makes the image more blue; Low makes it more red.) ■ Auto Iris (Adjusts the light intensity based on the brightness of the displayed image.) 4. Press or to increase, decrease, or change the setting. 5. Press to exit the menu. Using ...

Doing More with Epson MovieMate 51 Adjusting Dolby Audio Settings You can adjust settings for external equipment with a DTS/Dolby Digital Decoder or DVDs recorded in Dolby Digital. 1. Press the button on the remote control. You see the Language Setup Page . 2. Press to display the Audio Setup Page ....

52 Doing More with Epson MovieMate 4. Press or to adjust the setting. 5. Press to exit the menu. Signal Menu 1. Press on the remote control. You see the Visual Setup menu. 2. Press to highlight Signal , then press to select it. 3. Press until you see the option you want to set. You can adjust the fo...

Doing More with Epson MovieMate 53 Viewing Status Information and Resetting the Lamp Timer You can use the Info page on the Visual Setup menu to view the number of hours the lamp has been used, and to reset the timer after you install a new lamp. You can also view video signal information and error ...

54 Caring for Your Epson MovieMate Caring for Your Epson MovieMate The projector needs little maintenance. All you need to do on a regular basis is keep the lens clean. You also may need to clean the air filter to help prevent overheating. Warning: Before you clean any part of the projector, turn it...

Caring for Your Epson MovieMate 55 Cleaning the Case Before you clean the case, turn off the projector and unplug the power cord. ■ To remove dirt or dust, wipe the case with a soft, dry, lint-free cloth. ■ To remove stubborn dirt or stains, moisten a soft cloth with water and a neutral detergent. W...

Caring for Your Epson MovieMate 57 Replacing the Lamp The life span of the lamp is about 4000 hours if Power Consumption in the Signal menu is set to Normal, and about 5000 hours if Power Consumption is set to ECO. You can check how long the lamp has been used as described on page 53. If the number ...

Caring for Your Epson MovieMate 59 6. Gently insert the new lamp and tighten its screws. Caution: Don’t touch the glass portion of the lamp with your bare hands; the invisible residue left by the oil on your hands may shorten the lamp life. Use a cloth or gloves to handle the new lamp assembly. 7. T...

60 Caring for Your Epson MovieMate 4. Press again. You see the following on the screen: 5. Select Yes and press or to reset the timer. 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 guidelines when storing the pro...

Caring for Your Epson MovieMate 61 Transporting Epson MovieMate Note: Epson shall not be liable for any damages incurred during transportation. Your projector contains many glass and precision parts. If you need to transport it, follow these guidelines to prevent damage: ■ When shipping the projecto...

62 Problem Solving Problem Solving This section explains how to interpret the projector’s status lights, solve problems, and contact technical support. What To Do When the Lights Flash The lights on top of the projector indicate its status and let you know when a problem occurs. If all lights are of...

64 Problem Solving Solving Epson MovieMate Operation Problems The projector doesn’t turn on. ■ Make sure the power cord is securely attached at both ends. Try using a different power outlet. If the power cord has been damaged, turn off the projector, disconnect the power cord, and contact Epson. See...

Problem Solving 65 The DVD skips. ■ Make sure the projector is not tilted more than 10 degrees while playing CDs or DVDs. This can cause skipping or disc scratches. ■ Make sure there are no fingerprints or scratches on the DVD. The remote control doesn’t work. ■ Make sure the toggle switch is in the...

66 Problem Solving 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 29. ■ Adjust the Brightness and Contrast settings. See page 49. ■ If the picture looks darker than it used to, you may need to replac...

Problem Solving 67 There is a problem with the sound quality. ■ Try pressing the button on the remote control and adjusting the sound mode. (Make sure the toggle switch on the remote control is set to the Func- position.) ■ If you’re using external equipment, you may need to adjust the Audio setting...

68 Problem Solving ■ Press the button on the projector or the button on the remote control to select the external video source. Allow a few seconds for the projector to sync up. ■ If you’re using a PC notebook, hold down the Fn key on the keyboard and press the function key that lets you display on ...

Problem Solving 69 Where To Get Help Epson provides these technical support services: Internet Support Visit Epson’s U.S. support website or Canadian support website for solutions to common problems. You can download utilities and documentation, get FAQ’s and troubleshooting advice, or e-mail Epson ...

70 Specifications Specifications General Type of display Poly-silicon TFT active matrix Size of LCD panels 0.54 inch (13.7 mm) wide Lens F=1.44, f=16.6 mm Resolution (native format) 960 × 540 pixels × 3, 540p Light Output (brightness) White Light Output 2000 lumens (ISO 21118 standard) Color Light O...

72 Specifications Environmental Temperature Operating: 41 to 95 °F (5 to 35 °C) without condensationStorage: 14 to 140 °F (–10 to 60 °C) without condensation Humidity Operating: 20 to 80% RH, non-condensing Operating altitude Up to 7500 feet (2286 m) Safety and Approvals United States FCC Part 15B C...

74 Specifications * Only supported by models that include a VGA output port. ** Letterbox signal File Specifications Your projector 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 i...

76 Specifications Language Codes Abkhazian 6566 Gaelic; Scottish Gaelic 7168 Magyar 7285 Sinhalese 8373 Afar 6565 Gallegan 7176 Malayalam 7776 Slovensky 8373 Afrikaans 6570 Georgian 7565 Maltese 7784 Slovenian 8376 Amharic 6577 Gikuyu; Kikuyu 7573 Manx 7186 Somali 8379 Arabic 6582 Guarani 7178 Maori...

Index 77 Index A Accessories, 7, 69Air filter cleaning and replacing, 55 to 56ordering, 7 Air vents, 8Audio adjusting, 25, 29, 51problems, 66 to 67 Audio system connection, 36Auto Iris, 50AV amplifier, connecting, 36 B Blurry picture, 65Brightness adjusting, 49lamp, 57, 70 Buttons, 9, 10 C Cable box...