Epson Projector Moviemate 50 User Manual

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Using Advanced Playback Controls
MovieMate 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 for easy access to these features.
Repeating a Chapter, Title, Track, or File
You can select a chapter or title on a DVD to repeat continuously (or loop). You can also 
repeat a track on a music CD or an MP3, WMA, JPEG, or DivX file. 
1. To repeat a chapter, title, or track, press . You see an icon on the screen indicating the 
selected repeat option.
2. Press   again to cycle through the options for repeating.
■On a video DVD, you can repeat a chapter or title or select random play (Shuffle).
■On an audio or video CD, you can repeat one track or all tracks or select random 
play (Shuffle).
■For MP3, WMA, JPEG, and DivX files, you can repeat a file, all files in a folder on 
on a disc, or select random play (Shuffle).
3. To cancel repeat play, press   until 
Repeat Off is displayed on the screen.
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  . You see the program screen, which allows you to set a 
playback sequence:
2. Set the toggle switch on the remote control to the 
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3. Use the numeric buttons to set the program order (up to 99 chapters, titles, or tracks). 
■Press  ,  ,  , or   to move the cursor.
■If a disc has more than 10 chapters or tracks, press   or   to display the next or 
previous page. Or, select 
Next or Previous on the screen and press  .
■To delete a track or chapter you have entered, select it and press  .
■To close the program screen, select Exit on the screen and press  .
4. To begin playing your programmed sequence, select 
Start on the screen and press  .
5. Set the toggle switch on the remote control back to the 
Func.- position.
6. To cancel the program, press  . 
7. To resume normal playback, stop play and press  .
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 appropriate button on the remote control:
■To change the language of the video, press  .
■To display subtitles, press  . You may have a choice of subtitle languages or 
subtitle files (for DivX videos).
■To change camera angles, press  .
2. Press the button repeatedly to select the option you want.
Note: You can also use the Playback information screen, as described on page 33. For a list of 
language codes, see page 61. 
						

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You can check the current playback status and change settings while you are playing a DVD, 
audio or video CD, or DivX video.
1. Press  . You see an information screen like the following below 
the projected image:
2. Press  , or   to select the item you want to set and press  .
3. Select the setting you want and press  .
You can set the title, chapter, track number, or start time using the 
numeric keys, as described on page 19. To use the numeric buttons, 
you need to set the toggle switch on the remote control to the 
-123 position.
After you press  , playback starts from the title, chapter, track, or time you selected.
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 
-123 position, then use the numeric buttons as described on 
page 19.
■To display the next or previous menu page, press   or   when the menu is 
displayed.
■To open the menu during playback, press  repeatedly until the menu you want is 
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To use the Preview function, follow these steps:
1. Press   to display the preview menu:
2. Press  , or   and press   to select one of the following (each displays 6 images or 
tracks on a single screen page):
Track Digest: Plays the first 3 or 4 seconds of each track sequentially.
Disc Interval: Divides the total disc time by 6 and plays the first 3 or 4 seconds of each 
interval.
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 arrow buttons and press  . 
						

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Customizing Epson MovieMate
You can limit children’s access, adjust the sound, and customize other 
features of MovieMate. 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 40 DVDs to prevent children from viewing them. 
When a disc is locked, you need to enter a password before you can play 
it.
1. Insert the DVD you want to lock. Press   twice to stop the video.
2. Press the   button on the remote control. You see the Language Setup Page:
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 
New Password.
8. Set the toggle switch on the remote control to the 
-123 position, then enter 6 digits using 
the numeric buttons. The first time you set a password, you need to enter enter 
000000 
in the Old Password column first, then enter the new password.
9. Enter the same digits again for 
Confirm PWD using the numeric buttons.
10. Press   to save your password.
Once a password is set, you will need to enter it before you can view the locked CD or 
DVD. If you forget your password, enter 
000000 in the Old Password column to reset 
the password.
Audio 
SetupOthers 
Setup 
						

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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 MovieMate and looking into the lens. (You can still turn on MovieMate using the 
remote control, so you may want to place it out of children’s reach. You will also be able to 
turn on MovieMate by holding down the   button on the control panel for at least 5 
seconds. 
Warning: Do not allow young children or pets to look into the projector lens when MovieMate is 
turned on. The lens projects bright light that may affect their vision.
1. Press   on the remote control. You see the Visual Setup menu:
2. Press   to highlight 
Option, then press   to select it.
3. Press   until you see 
Child Lock.
4. Press   or   to select On, then press  . 
5. Press   to exit the menu.
You need to restart MovieMate for the setting to take effect. 
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 MovieMate while a 
movie is playing, in case you fall asleep while watching. 
To select a sleep setting, press  . Continue pressing the button to 
select from the following settings:
■SLEEP OFF: The power switches off automatically after 
30 minutes of inactivity (default setting).
■SLEEP 10, 20, 30, 60, 90, 120, 150: The power switches off 
automatically after the number of minutes specified, whether or 
not a movie is playing. You can select from 
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After you set the sleep timer, you can see the time remaining by pressing  .
Note: Sleep timer settings are not saved after you turn MovieMate off.
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, then press   to display the list of languages 
available. 
OSD Language is the language used for MovieMate’s menus. Other settings may not be 
available, depending on the DVD or DivX file you are playing.
3. Press   to select the language you want, then press   to save it. For a list of language 
codes, see page 61. 
4. To exit the menu, press  .
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. 
1. Press   on the remote control. You see the Visual Setup menu.
2. Press   to select 
Image.
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You can adjust the following items for various viewing conditions and individual videos:
■Brightness
■Contrast
■Color Saturation
■Tint
 (only works on NTSC signals)
■Sharpness
■Color Temp 
(High makes the image more blue; Low makes it more red.)
■Progressive (Leave this set on Film/Auto for most videos; switch to Video for 
camcorder output or 
Off if the picture appears jittery when you use certain external 
equipment. This setting is not available for some external equipment.) 
4. Press   or   to increase or decrease the setting.
5. Press   to exit the menu.
Using the Others Setup Page
The Others Setup Page lets you select various settings, including screensaver, Video CD 
options, and MP3/WMA/JPEG file navigation. You can also display your code for DivX 
video on demand services and return all settings to their defaults.
1. Press   on the remote control. 
2. Press   to display the Others Setup Page.
3. Press   to highlight the setting you want, then press   to view or change the option.
4. Press   to select the option you want, then press   to save it. You can choose from 
the following:
■Screen Saver: By default, the screen saver starts when a still image is projected for 
more than 15 minutes. Select 
Off to turn off this setting.
■PBC: Select Off to turn off playback control when you play Video CDs.
■DivX VOD code: Select this setting to display your video on demand registration 
code. This code allows you to purchase or rent videos through DivX video on 
demand services at www.divx.com/vod (and play them on MovieMate).
■MP3/JPEG Nav: When you insert a disc or USB device that has MP3, WMA, JPEG, 
or DivX files, you normally see a menu showing the file and folder names. Select 
Without Menu if you don’t want to see the menu (the audio or slideshow will start 
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■Default: Press   and press   to return all settings to their factory defaults (except 
for the Disc Lock password and lamp hours).
■Password: See page 35 for instructions on setting a password for locking DVDs.
■Disc Lock: See page 35 for instructions on setting a password for locking DVDs.
5. To exit the Setup menu, press  .
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.
3. Press   to highlight 
Digital Output or Night Mode, then press   to select it. You 
can select the following settings:
■Digital Output: Change to All if you have connected a DTS/Dolby Digital Decoder 
to the Audio-Out port. 
■Night Mode: Turn this setting on if you are watching a Dolby Digital DVD at low 
volume.
4. Press   to select the setting you want to change, then press   to save it. 
5. To exit the menu, press  .
Setting Video Options
You can use the Visual Setup menu to adjust the signal format for external video equipment  
and set other video options.
1. Press   on the remote control. You see the Visual Setup menu.
2. Press   to highlight 
Option, then press   to select it.
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You can adjust the following items:
■Video Signal: Normally, you can leave this set to Auto when using external 
equipment. If no image appears or you see interference, select the appropriate signal. 
■Child Lock: Turn this setting on to lock the   button on the control panel. See 
page 36 for more information.
■Ceiling Projection: Turn this setting on to invert the image for viewing on the 
ceiling. (Requires a special optional adapter.)
■High Altitude Mode: Turn this setting on if you use MovieMate at an altitude 
above 4,900 feet (1,500 meters), to ensure that MovieMate does not overheat.
■Zoom: Select Wide to enlarge the image or Tele to reduce it. These settings work 
the same as the
 W and T arrows on the control panel.
4. Press   or   to adjust the setting.
5. Press   to exit the menu.
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 codes for any problems that occur.
1. Press   on the remote control. You see the Visual Setup menu.
2. Press   to highlight 
Info, then press   to display the lamp usage and other 
information.
Note: If the lamp has been used less than 11 hours, 0H is displayed.
3. To reset the lamp timer after replacing the lamp, press  . 
4. Press   to exit.