Epson 85HD- Manual

Welcome 7 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 provide...

Welcome 9 Epson MovieMate 85HD Parts and Controls Back View Front View Air filter/Air intake vent Lens cover Handle Disc slot Lens Remote control receiver Eject button Headphone jack Lens cover slide Adjustable foot Adjustable foot Foot adjustment lever Foot adjustment lever Security slot Disc indic...

10 Welcome Top View Focus image Lamp warning light Play/Pause Project from external equipment Stop Control volume Turn Epson MovieMate on or off Return to previous menu Temperature warning light Power status light Access Setup menu (DVD settings) Access DVD menu (chapter selection, etc.) Access Visu...

Welcome 11 Remote Control Note: The remote control buttons can glow in the dark. Expose the remote control to light for several minutes before using it in the dark. Function/numerics toggle switch Eject DVD Control volume Access DVD features Control playback Fix image shape (if Epson MovieMate is ti...

12 Welcome 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 cov...

Unpacking and Setting Up 17 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 85HD Remote control and 2 AA Batteries CD with User’s Guide Power cord Padded ...

18 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 21 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...

22 Unpacking and Setting Up 5. Open the lens cover, then connect the power cord and plug in the projector. The light turns orange. Once you’ve finished setting up Epson MovieMate, do one of the following: ■ If you would like to play a DVD, see “Playing Movies” on page 23. ■ If you would like to conn...

Playing Movies 23 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 qu...

24 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 25 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...

26 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 27 ■ Use the zoom ring to adjust the image size. ■ 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 , 16:9 , or Zoom (if available for the video source you’re using). Adjusting...

28 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 29 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 ...

30 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 31 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...

32 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 33 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...

34 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 Blu-ray ™ Disc player, VCR, DVR, cable o...

Using Epson MovieMate with Other Equipment 37 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, play music, or play videos. The projector supports the following types of files on USB devices: ■ MP3 ■ WMA ■...

Using Epson MovieMate with Other Equipment 39 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. Connecting to the PC Port You will need a computer ...

Doing More with Epson MovieMate 41 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 Videos and Viewing Photos You can play music CDs and discs o...

42 Doing More with Epson MovieMate Playing MP3/WMA Music or Videos You can play MP3 or WMA music files and MPEG 1/2/4 videos on CDs, DVDs, or USB devices. See page 74 for information on the types of discs that are supported. When you insert a disc or USB device that contains MP3 and/or WMA files, yo...

Doing More with Epson MovieMate 43 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...

44 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 45 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...

46 Doing More with Epson MovieMate Selecting Language, Subtitles, and Camera Angles Some DVDs 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 appropriate butt...

Doing More with Epson MovieMate 47 Customizing Epson MovieMate You can limit children’s access, adjust the sound, and customize other features of the projector. Many of these settings are available by pressing the Setup or Visual Setup buttons on the remote control. Locking DVDs You can lock up to 4...

48 Doing More with Epson MovieMate 11. Press to exit the menu. Locking the Power Button on the Control Panel You can lock the button on the control panel to prevent young children from accidentally turning on the projector and looking into the lens. (You can still turn on the projector using the rem...

Doing More with Epson MovieMate 49 Saving Power The power turns off automatically when a DVD is stopped for more than 30 minutes. You can select a time to turn off the projector while a movie is playing, in case you fall asleep while watching. To select a sleep setting, press . Continue pressing the...

50 Doing More with Epson MovieMate Adjusting Picture Quality You can use the Image page on the Visual Setup menu to adjust the brightness, contrast, color saturation, tint, sharpness, and other settings that affect image quality. Note: You cannot change Image page settings when the Color Mode is set...

Doing More with Epson MovieMate 51 ■ MP3/JPEG Nav: When you insert a disc or USB device that has MP3, WMA, JPEG, or MPEG 1/2/4 files, you normally see a menu showing the file and folder names. Select Without Menu if you don’t want to see the folder names (all files on the disc or USB device will be ...

52 Doing More with Epson MovieMate You can adjust the following items: ■ Mic Input Volume: Adjust this setting if the microphone level is too low or too high. ■ Closed Caption: Turn this setting on to display closed captioning for content that provides it. ■ User Button: You can assign one of 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 31. ■ Adjust the Brightness and Contrast settings. See page 50. ■ 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 Index Index A Accessories, 7, 69Air filter cleaning and replacing, 55 to 56ordering, 7 Air vents, 9Audio adjusting, 27, 31, 51problems, 66 to 67 Audio system connection, 38Auto Iris, 50AV amplifier, connecting, 38 B Blurry picture, 65Brightness adjusting, 50lamp, 57, 74 Buttons, 10, 11 C Cable bo...

74 Specifications Specifications General Type of display Poly-silicon TFT active matrix Size of LCD panels 0.59 inch (15 mm) wide Lens F=1.58 to 1.72, f=16.9 to 20.28 mm Resolution (native format) 1280 × 800 pixels × 3, WXGA Light Output (brightness) White Light Output 2500 lumens (ISO 21118 standar...

76 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...

78 Specifications * Only supported by models that include a VGA output port. ** Letterbox signal File Specifications Your projector supports MP3, WMA, MPEG, and JPG files that conform to the following specifications: File system Discs: ISO9660 level 1 or level 2 (Discs that have been recorded in the...

80 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...