Epson Projector Moviemate 55 User Manual

Epson MovieMate® 55
User’s Guide 

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written permission of Seiko Epson Corporation. The information contained herein is designed only for use with 
this Epson product. Epson is not responsible for any use of this information as applied to other products.
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Contents3
Contents
Welcome 6
Registration and Warranty 6
Optional Accessories 7
About This Manual 7
Epson MovieMate 55 Parts and Controls 8
Playing Movies 11
Choosing a Location 11
Wall and Projection Screen Recommendations 13
Viewing on a Wall 13
Viewing on a Projection Screen 13
Adjusting the Picture 15
Adjusting the Sound 17
Controlling Playback 17
Pausing 17
Searching (Fast Forward or Reverse) 18
Playing in Slow Motion 18
Skipping 18
Zooming In or Out 18
Using DVD Menus 19
Temporarily Stopping Audio...

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Using Epson MovieMate with Other Equipment 22
Viewing Video from External Devices 22
Connecting a USB Device 25
Playing Epson MovieMate Audio Through an External Audio System 26
Connecting a Computer or Laptop 27
Doing More with Epson MovieMate 29
Playing Music and DivX Videos and Viewing Photos 29
Playing Music CDs 29
Playing MP3/WMA Music or DivX Videos 30
Viewing JPEG Photos 31
Using Advanced Playback Controls 32
Repeating a Chapter, Title, Track, or File 32
Changing the Play Sequence...

Contents5 Caring for Your Epson MovieMate 
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Protecting Epson MovieMate 42
Cleaning the Lens 42
Cleaning the Case 43
Cleaning and Replacing the Air Filter 43
Replacing the Lamp 45
Resetting the Lamp Timer 47
Storing Epson MovieMate 48
Transporting Epson MovieMate 48
Problem Solving 50
What To Do When the Lights Flash 50
Solving Epson MovieMate Operation Problems 52
Solving Picture and Sound Problems 53
Problems with External Video Equipment 55
Where To Get Help 56
Internet Support 56
Speak to a Support...

6Welcome
Welcome
Your Epson MovieMate® 55 is a portable, lightweight home cinema system that delivers 
high-quality, big-screen entertainment anywhere you want. In just a few minutes, you can set 
up Epson MovieMate and watch a DVD, play a video game, or view your favorite photos.
Epson MovieMate offers these outstanding features:
■Flexibility to set up in any room (or even outdoors), from 2.8 feet to 49.4 feet (0.85 
meters to 15.06 meters) away from a screen or wall
■DVD resolution of 480p
■Widescreen...

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Optional Accessories
Epson provides these replacement parts and optional accessories for the Epson MovieMate: 
You can purchase accessories from an Epson authorized reseller. To find 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 Guide to set up your Epson MovieMate and start using it. This book contains 
information on using all the features of Epson...

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Epson MovieMate 55 Parts and Controls
Air intake 
vent Lens 
cover
Audio 
inputs Video portComponent 
video ports
Power 
inletHandle
Disc slot
Remote control 
receiverSpeaker Computer 
portSpeaker
Air exhaust 
vent Lens
Back View Front View
Remote control 
receiver
Eject 
button
Headphone 
jack  Lens cover slide
Adjustable 
foot Adjustable 
foot
Digital coaxial 
audio-out port
USB port
Security 
slot 

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T wReturn Volume
Source PowerEnter
T w
Return Volume
Source Power
Enter
Focus image
Lamp 
warning light
Play/Pause Project from 
external equipmentStop
Control 
volume Turn Epson 
MovieMate 
on or off
Top View
Return to 
previous menu
Temperature 
warning light
Increase 
image sizeReduce 
image size
Fix image shape
(if Epson MovieMate 
is tilted)Fix image shape (if 
Epson MovieMate 
is tilted)Power 
status light 

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Remote Control
Function/numerics 
toggle switchEject DVD
Control volume
Access DVD features Control 
playback 
Fix image shape (if 
Epson MovieMate is 
tilted)
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.
Turn Epson 
MovieMate 
on or off
Project from 
external equipment
Adjust picture for 
different lightingPause movie and 
turn on light