Epson Projector Megaplex Mg 850hd User Manual

 MegaPlex MG-50/MG-850HD
Home Theater Projector
User’s Guide 

2Contents
Contents
Introduction5
Projector Parts 6
Optional Accessories 10
Registration and Warranty 10
Using This Manual 11
Setting Up the Projector12
Choosing a Location 12
Installing the Projector 15
Installing Batteries in the Remote Control 17
Turning the Projector On and Off 17
Turning On the Projector 17
Turning Off the Projector 18
Projecting From an iPod, iPhone, or iPad19
Connecting an iPod or iPhone 19
Connecting an iPad 20
Checking the Dock Light 21
Removing Your iPod, iPhone, or iPad 22...

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Connecting Other Devices27
Connecting Video Equipment 27
Connecting Computer Equipment 28
Installing the USB Driver 29
Connecting a Microphone 30
Connecting a USB Storage Device 30
Playing a Slideshow 31
Customizing Slideshow Settings 33
Making Basic Adjustments34
Positioning the Image 34
Adjusting the Image 36
Resizing the Image 36
Focusing the Image 37
Selecting the Image Source 37
Choosing the Aspect Ratio 38
Choosing the Color Mode 39
Choosing the Sound Mode 40
Making Detailed...

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Maintenance58
Cleaning the Lens 58
Cleaning the Projector Case 58
Cleaning and Replacing the Air Filter 59
Replacing the Lamp 61
Resetting the Lamp Usage Timer 63
Checking the Projector Status 64
Storing the Projector 64
Transporting the Projector 65
Problem Solving66
What To Do When the Lights Come On or Flash 66
Solving Picture Problems 68
Solving Remote Control Problems 71
Where to Get Help 72
Specifications73
General73
Lamp74
Remote Control74
Dimensions74
Electrical74
Environmental75...

Introduction5
Introduction
The MegaPlex MG-50/MG-850HD projector lets you enjoy theater-quality images in the 
relaxing environment of your own home. Designed especially for home cinema use, it offers 
these outstanding features:
■Built-in dock that allows you to display media from and charge iPods, iPhones, or iPads
■Native WXGA 720p (MG-850HD) and 540p (MG-50) resolution, and up to 
2800 lumens (2200 lumens for the MG-50) of brightness (color light output) for 
incredibly rich, sharp images in any room...

6Introduction
Projector Parts
Front
Back
Control panel 
Air exhaust vent
Lens coverHorizontal keystone slider
Adjustable footRemote control 
receiver Focus ring
Lamp cover
Security slot
Light sensor
Port cover
A/V mute slide
Zoom ring 
(MG-850HD only)
AC power inletAir exhaust 
vent
Remote control receiver
SpeakersiPod dock
Lamp cover
Port cover 

Projector Parts7
Bottom
Control Panel
Mounting bracket 
attachment points
Rear adjustable feet
Front adjustable foot
Power button
Volume
Dock light Status lights
Power light
Source button
Light sensor 

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Projector Ports
Side ports
Back ports
HDMI
Component 
videoMicrophone
Audio (L/R)
Composite video
USB
TypeB
USB TypeA 
(MG-850HD only) PC input 

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Remote Control
Source button
Switches between
image sources connected to 
the projectorPower button
Turns projector on or off
Menu 
navigation 
buttonsMenu button
Displays the 
projector’s 
menusAspect button
Changes the picture’s aspect ratio
Esc (escape) button
Exits the current menu item
A/V mute button
Temporarily turns projected 
images and audio off and onEnter button
Selects menu items or opens 
the line menu
Controls playback:
Play/Pause
Rewind
Fast-forward
Illumination button...

10Introduction
Optional Accessories
Epson provides the following optional accessories for the projector:
In addition to the accessories listed above, 1-year and 2-year extended service plans are 
available. You can purchase these plans and other accessories from an authorized Epson 
reseller. To find the nearest reseller, please call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766). To 
purchase online, visit www.epsonstore.com (U.S. sales) or www.epson.ca (Canadian sales).
Registration and Warranty
Your projector comes with...