Epson Projector Moviemate 30s User Manual

							Epson MovieMate™ 30s Series
User’s Guide 
						

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							Contents3
Contents
Welcome! 7
Registration and Warranty 7
Optional Accessories 8
About This Manual 8
MovieMate 30s Parts and Controls 9
Playing Movies 11
Choosing a Location 11
Setting Up MovieMate 13
Starting a DVD Movie 14
Adjusting the Picture 15
Adjusting the Sound 16
Turning Off MovieMate 16
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 20
Listening with Headphones 21 
						

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Using MovieMate With Other Equipment 23
Viewing Video from External Devices 23
Using the Optional Subwoofer 26
Playing Audio From a Digital Audio Device 27
Playing MovieMate Audio Through an External Audio System 28
Connecting a Computer or Laptop 29
Wall and Projection Screen Recommendations 30
Viewing on a Wall 30
Viewing on a Projection Screen 30
Doing More with MovieMate 33
Playing Music and Displaying Photos 33
Playing Music CDs 33
Playing MP3/WMA Music and JPEG Photo Files on Disc 34
Using Advanced Playback Controls 35
Repeating a Chapter, Title, or Track 35
Repeating a Scene 35
Changing the Play Sequence (Program Play) 36
Playing at Random 36
Selecting Language, Subtitles, and Camera Angles 37
Searching for a Specific Time 37
Playing Video CDs with Playback Control (PBC) 38
Customizing MovieMate 39
Setting Parental Controls 39
Locking the Power Button on the Control Panel 40
Locking the Tray 40
Saving Power 40
Changing Language Settings 41
Adjusting the Resume and On-Screen Guide Settings 41
Adjusting General Audio Settings 42
Adjusting DVD Movie Sound Levels 42 
						

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Adjusting Detailed Audio Settings 42
Adjusting Picture Settings 43
Adjusting Picture Quality 44
Viewing and Adjusting Video Information 45
Disabling Progressive Mode 45
Changing the Display Window Brightness 46
Caring for MovieMate 47
Protecting MovieMate 47
Cleaning the Lens 47
Cleaning MovieMate’s Case 48
Cleaning and Replacing the Air Filter 48
Replacing the Lamp 49
Resetting the Lamp Timer 52
Storing MovieMate 52
Transporting MovieMate 53
Problem Solving 55
What To Do When the Lights Flash 55
Solving MovieMate Operation Problems 57
Solving Picture and Sound Problems 58
Problems with External Video Equipment 61
Where To Get Help 62
Internet Support 62
Speak to a Support Representative 62
Purchase Supplies and Accessories 62 
						

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Specifications and Notices 63
MovieMate Specifications 63
Important Safety Information 68
FCC Compliance Statement 70
Declaration of Conformity 71
Epson America, Inc. Limited Warranty 71
Index 73 
						

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Welcome!
Your Epson MovieMate™ 30s Series 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 a 
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® DVD player with Dolby® Digital and DTS
■Built-in JVC speakers with stereo sound
■Long-life bulb providing up to 3000 hours of use
■Two-year home service warranty
Registration and Warranty
The Epson MovieMate 30s comes with a basic two-year carry-in warranty. For details, see 
page 71.
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 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.SM 
						

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Optional Accessories
Epson provides these replacement parts and optional accessories for the MovieMate 30s: 
You may be able to purchase these accessories from an Epson authorized reseller. To contact 
the nearest reseller, call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766). Or you can purchase online at 
www.epsonstore.com (U.S. sales) or www.epson.ca (Canadian sales).
About This Manual
See the Quick Setup sheet to set up your MovieMate. This book contains information on 
using MovieMate, troubleshooting tips, 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.
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
® Support service. Call 
(800) 637-7661 and enter the PIN on the PrivateLine support card that came with 
MovieMate.
Product Part number
Replacement lamp (ELPLP33) V13H010L33
Replacement air filter (ELPAF09) V13H134A09
Rolling carrying bag (ELPKS56) V12H001K56
Kensington
® security lock ELPSL01
Powered matching subwoofer (40 W) For details on these optional accessories, see 
www.epson.com/homeentertainment
Portable 80” 16:9 floor standing and 
wall-mountable screens
Ceiling-mountable 16:9 screens
Wireless 5.1 Surround Sound System 
adapter 
						

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MovieMate 30s Parts and Controls
Remote control 
receiver
Intake 
vents
Lens cover
Audio 
inputsOptional 
subwoofer 
output port Video 
port S-Video port
Main power 
switch
Power 
inletOptical audio-out 
port with 
protective plug
Display 
window Headphone jack Disc tray 
Remote control 
receiverLamp cover latch
Speaker
Open/close 
button SpeakerExhaust 
vents
Push to open
Lens
Back View Front View
Pull to open
Computer/VGA port 
						

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Focus ring 
Zoom ring 
Vertical image 
adjustment dial
Status lights Horizontal image 
adjustment dial 
Lamp cover 
Power 
button
Play/Pause 
button Break 
buttonImage 
On/Off 
button Source 
buttonStop 
buttonVolume 
buttons
Power 
button
Function/numerics 
toggle switch
DVD Tray 
Open/Close button
Audio buttons
DVD video buttons Playback buttons
MovieMate adjustment buttons
Top View
Remote Control
Skip buttons
2 batteries for remote control Power cord (10 feet long)
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.
VGA-to-component 
video cable adapter