Epson Projector Moviemate 50 User Manual

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Caring for Your Epson MovieMate
The Epson MovieMate needs little maintenance. All you need to do on a regular basis is keep 
the lens clean. You also need to clean the air filter periodically to prevent overheating.
Warning: Before you clean any part of MovieMate, turn it off and unplug the power cord. Never 
open any part of MovieMate, except as described in this User’s Guide. Dangerous electrical 
voltages in the projector can injure you severely. Do not try to service...

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Cleaning the Case
Before you clean the case, turn off MovieMate 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. Wring the cloth as dry as possible, then wipe the case.
Caution: Never use wax, alcohol, benzene, thinner, or other chemical detergents. These can 
damage the case. Never spray cleaners directly on MovieMate....

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3. If you need to replace the filter, press up on the tab and lift off the cover.
4. Remove the old filter and install the new filter.
5. Replace the cover. 

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Replacing the Lamp
The life span of the lamp is about 2000 hours. 
You can check how long the lamp has been used as described on page 40. If the number 
shown is close to the limit, make sure you have a spare lamp handy.
Note: Turn off this product when not in use to prolong the life of the projector.
It’s time to replace the lamp when:
■The projected image gets darker or starts to deteriorate.
■The lamp warning light flashes orange.
■The message Replace the lamp appears...

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3. Loosen the lamp cover screw using the screwdriver that came with the replacement lamp. 
(The screw won’t come all the way out.) Then slide out the lamp cover and remove it.
4. Loosen the two silver screws holding the lamp in place. (You can’t remove these screws.)
5. Grasp the lamp as shown and pull it straight out.
Note:  The lamp in this product contains mercury. Please consult your state and local 
regulations regarding disposal or recycling. Do not put in the trash. 

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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. To replace the lamp cover, slide it into position, then tighten the screw. (MovieMate 
won’t work if the lamp cover is loose.)
8. After replacing the lamp, you need to reset the lamp timer, as described in the...

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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 MovieMate:
■Make sure the temperature and humidity of the storage area are within the recommended 
range for the projector: 14 to 140 °F (–10 to 60 °C) and 10 to 90% relative humidity 
without condensation.
■Make sure all discs are ejected.
■Close the lens cover and retract the feet.
■Remove the batteries from the...

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■Lift MovieMate by its handle as shown: 

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Problem Solving
This section explains how to interpret MovieMate’s status lights, solve problems, and contact 
technical support.
What To Do When the Lights Flash
The lights on top of MovieMate indicate its status and let you know when a problem occurs.
If all lights are off, make sure the power cable is connected correctly.
The   light is orange.
MovieMate is in sleep mode. Press the   button to turn it on.
The  light is flashing green.
MovieMate is warming up. Wait for the picture to...

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The   warning light is flashing orange and the   light is flashing red.
High-speed cooling is in process. If MovieMate gets too hot again, projection stops 
automatically. Make sure MovieMate is at least 8 inches away from the wall. 
Clean or replace the air filters if necessary (see page 42). If you are using MovieMate at an 
altitude above 4,900 feet (1500 meters), turn on High Altitude Mode (see page 40).
The   warning light is flashing orange.
The lamp needs to be replaced. See page...