Epson Projector Moviemate 55 User Manual

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Playing Movies
Follow the instructions in this section to choose a location, play a DVD movie, and control 
playback.
Choosing a Location
You can use your Epson MovieMate just about anywhere—in the living room, bedroom, or 
even outside. You can use it with an optional floor-, wall-, or ceiling-mounted screen, or 
simply project on a flat white wall. 
The following pictures show three different setups:
To project onto a wall, choose a flat white wall with a smooth surface. When you find a 
suitable wall for projection, you may want to consider coating the area with projection paint 
to enhance the image quality. For details, see “Wall and Projection Screen 
Recommendations” on page 13.
Front
Floor Back 
						

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Epson MovieMate should be directly in front of the screen 
or wall, facing straight ahead (at a 90-degree angle to the 
surface).
If the image is too low, you can raise it by extending the feet 
and tilting Epson MovieMate up. This causes the image to 
lose its rectangular shape. You can adjust the shape using the 
keystone buttons on Epson MovieMate or on the remote 
control. See page 15 for instructions.
The farther you place Epson MovieMate from the screen or 
wall, the larger the image will be. 
The following table lists the distances required for various image sizes (measured diagonally). 
Note that the zoom adjustment also affects image size. 
Wide screen aspect ratio (16:9)
Image size Projection distance
30 in. (26 × 15 in. [66 × 38 cm]) 2.8 to 3.8 ft. (0.85 to 1.2 meters)
40 in. (35 × 20 in. [89 × 51 cm]) 3.8 to 5.2 ft. (1.2 to 1.6 meters)
60 in. (51 × 28 in. [130 × 71 cm]) 5.8 to 7.9 ft. (1.8 to 2.4 meters)
80 in. (71 × 39 in. [180 × 99 cm]) 7.8 to 10.6 ft. (2.4 to 3.2 meters)
100 in. (87 × 47 in. [220 × 120 cm]) 9.8 to 13.3 ft. (3.0 to 4.0 meters)
120 in. (106 × 59 in. [270 × 150 cm]) 11.8 to 16 ft. (3.6 to 4.9 meters)
150 in. (130 × 75 in. [330 × 190 cm]) 14.8 to 20.1 ft. (4.5 to 6.1 meters)
Standard aspect ratio (4:3)
Image size  Projection distance
30 in. (24 × 18 in. [61 × 46 cm]) 3.4 to 4.7 ft. (1 to 1.4 meters)
40 in. (32 × 24 in. [81 × 61 cm]) 4.7 to 6.3 ft. (1.4 to 1.9 meters)
60 in. (47 × 35 in. [120 × 89 cm]) 7.1 to 9.6 ft. (2.2 to 2.9 meters)
80 in. (63 × 47 in. [160 × 120 cm]) 9.6 to 13 ft. (2.9 to 4.0 meters)
100 in. (79 × 59 in. [200 × 150 cm]) 12.0 to 16.3 ft. (3.7 to 5.0 meters)
120 in. (94 × 71 in. [240 × 180 cm]) 14.5 to 19.6 ft. (4.4 to 6.0 meters)
150 in. (118 × 91 in. [300 × 230 cm]) 18.2 to 24.5 ft. (5.5 to 7.5 meters) 
						

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When setting up Epson MovieMate, keep these considerations in mind:
■Make sure you don’t block the air vents on the sides.
■Make sure you place Epson MovieMate within 10 feet (3 meters) of an electrical outlet, 
power strip, or extension cord. 
■Do not tilt Epson MovieMate more than 15 degrees while playing CDs or DVDs.
Wall and Projection Screen Recommendations
To optimize viewing of Epson MovieMate images on a wall in your home or on an optional 
projection screen, follow the recommendations in this section.
Viewing on a Wall
You can easily view Epson MovieMate’s high quality images on any flat white wall in your 
home. There is no cost or setup involved, and you can project and resize the image up to any 
size that fits on your wall. To enhance the image quality even further, you may want to paint 
the wall with projection paint that is specially designed for optimum reflectivity and contrast 
in your viewing environment.
Viewing on a Projection Screen
If you don’t have a suitable wall in your home or want a professional quality viewing 
experience, you can use a projection screen. These screens have optical coatings with special 
reflective properties that enhance brightness, contrast, and sharpness as well as providing a 
frame around the image.
Projection screens are available in many shapes, sizes, mounting styles, colors, and surface 
qualities, as described below.
Considering Screen Shape and Size
In a home theater setting—for watching DVD movies, HDTV broadcasts, or other 
widescreen content—the best screen shape ratio is 16:9, where the width is almost twice the 
height. Most DVD movies and HDTV broadcasts will fill the screen vertically and 
horizontally for maximum impact. The most popular sizes are from 45 to 100 inches (114 to 
254 cm) diagonal. 
						

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Standard screens have a 4:3 shape ratio, which is better suited for viewing computer 
presentations and standard TV broadcasts. Watching DVD movies or HDTV broadcasts on a 
4:3 ratio screen limits the image width and leaves unused screen area above and below the 
image. Available screen sizes vary, but are usually up to 60 inches (152 cm) diagonal (the same 
height as an 80-inch [203-cm] diagonal 16:9 screen).
Considering Screen Mounting Style
Most screens are either floor-standing, wall-mounted, or ceiling-mounted. Consider these 
characteristics as you choose which type would be best for your viewing environment:
Considering Color and Surface Quality
For home theater settings, screens come in white or shades of gray. Gray screens (sometimes 
called high contrast screens) increase the natural contrast of images projected in rooms with 
ambient light by absorbing the room light and preserving the darker blacks. If you have a 
dedicated home theater room with dark walls, ceiling, floor, and furniture, a gray screen may 
not provide better contrast than a white screen. However, if you usually project images in a 
typical living room or family room with some reflected light, a gray screen will provide better 
contrast and a truer viewing experience.
Screen mounting style Characteristics
Floor-standing screens Portable
Can be used in multiple locations
Can be stored out of the way
Some may also be wall-mountable
Wall-mounted screens Typically permanently installed
Can be partially hidden out of the way
Some may be disguised as artwork
Ceiling-mounted screens Typically permanently installed
Can be partially hidden out of the way
Some may be recessed into the ceiling and hidden completely
Can be manually or electronically dropped and raised
Outdoor screens Resistant to outdoor environmental factors
Can be used on patios, and around pools and landscaping
Usually made of inflatable plastic or vinyl 
						

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Screen surface quality can also affect the reflectivity of light in your projected image. Screen 
reflective properties are measured as “gain” rates, with 1.0 gain as the reflectivity of a white 
board. Highly reflective screen surfaces (above 1.0 gain) create a brighter image, but the 
brightness may not be uniform enough for a dedicated home theater environment and the 
colors may appear to shift from different viewing angles. 
In a home theater room with darkened surroundings and controlled lighting, a screen surface 
with less than 1.0 gain is best. For rooms where you cannot control the light or will always 
have ambient light, you may want to select a screen surface with more than 1.0 gain to 
compensate for the additional brightness.
Adjusting the Picture
After you set up your Epson MovieMate and start your movie, you may need to make certain 
adjustments.
■If the image is too low, you can extend the feet (by rotating them) and tilt Epson 
MovieMate up.
If you tilt the image, it will lose its rectangular shape. Use the 
Keystone buttons on the 
remote control or the control panel to adjust the image shape. 
						

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■Use the W and T buttons on the control panel to adjust the image size.
■Rotate the focus ring to sharpen the picture.
■To enlarge or reduce the aspect ratio of the picture, press the   button on the remote 
control to select 
Normal, Full, or Zoom (if available for the video source you’re using). 
(Make sure the toggle switch on the remote control is set to the 
Func.- position.) 
						

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Adjusting the Sound
To adjust the volume, use the + or – Volume buttons on the control panel or remote control.
You can also press the   button on the remote control to temporarily turn off the sound.
Controlling Playback
You can use the buttons on the remote control or the Epson MovieMate control panel to 
pause, fast-forward, or replay sections of your video or audio. You can also select items on a 
DVD menu by using the remote control.
Note: DVD movies are divided into units called titles. Each title may contain any number of 
chapters. Music CDs and video CDs are divided into tracks.
Pausing
There are three ways to pause a movie or audio track with Epson 
MovieMate:
■To pause a movie, or a music CD or MP3 player track, press   
on the remote control or   on the control panel.
To resume, press   on the remote control, or   on the control 
panel.
■To pause a movie and display the Epson logo, press   on the 
remote control or control panel.
To resume, press   on the remote control, or   on the control 
panel.
■To pause a movie and light up the screen or wall temporarily (so you can see better in a 
dim or dark room), press   on the remote control. 
						

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To resume, press   again. Pressing any of the following buttons also cancels break 
mode: , , , or .
Note: After 5 minutes in break mode, the lamp turns off and the screen darkens. After 30 minutes, 
the power shuts off, and you need to press the   button to turn it on again.
Searching (Fast Forward or Reverse)
■To move forward or backward through a video or music CD, press 
 or   on the remote control. 
Each time you press the button, the search (or “shuttle”) speed 
increases. 
■To return to normal play, press  .
Playing in Slow Motion
You can play a video frame by frame or in slow motion (“jog control”).
1. Press   on the remote control.
2. Press   repeatedly to advance the video frame by frame.
3. Press   or   to move forward or backward in slow motion. Each time you press the 
button, the speed decreases.
4. Press   to return to normal play.
Skipping
■To skip to the next chapter or track, press   on the remote control.
■To return to the start of the current chapter or track, press   on the remote control. 
Zooming In or Out
■Press   to zoom in the image. 
■Continue pressing   to zoom in or out. Use the  ,  ,  , and   buttons to pan 
around the image if necessary. 
						

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Many DVDs display a top menu at startup and include submenus that let you select chapters.
■To display a menu, press   or  .
■To select items in a menu, press  ,  ,  , or  . Then press 
 if necessary.
You can also select a title or chapter by number.
■If you want to use the numeric buttons, you need to set the toggle 
switch on the remote control to the 
-123 position.
■After you set the toggle switch, you can simply press the numeric 
button for the numbers 1 through 9.
■To enter the number 10, press  , then  .
■To enter the number 15, press  , then  .
■To enter the number 20, press  , then  .
■After entering your number, you may need to press the   button.
Temporarily Stopping Audio
■To temporarily stop the soundtrack (from the built-in speakers or headphones), press 
. The video continues to play.
Press   again to resume. 
						

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Adjusting the Color Mode
You can select a color mode to optimize picture quality based on the lighting conditions in 
the room.
1. Press  . The currently selected color mode is displayed on the screen.
2. Press   repeatedly until the desired color mode appears. After a few seconds, the color 
mode name disappears and the picture quality changes.
You can select from the following color modes:
■Dynamic: Use in rooms with bright light.
■Living Room: Use in rooms with the blinds or drapes closed.
■Theatre: Use in completely darkened rooms.
■Game: Use for playing fast-motion games in a bright room (option available only 
when connected to external equipment).
Note: Fan speed varies depending on the selected color mode. This is normal.
Adjusting the Sound and Audio Modes
You can switch between stereo sound and virtual surround sound and select from several 
audio modes, depending on the type of movie (or music) you’re playing.
1. To display the sound mode, press the   button on the remote control. You see the 
current setting displayed on the screen.
2. To switch between 
Stereo and Dolby VS (virtual surround sound), press   again.
3. To change the audio mode, press  . You see the current setting displayed on the 
screen.
4. Continue pressing   to select the mode you want: 
Concert, Drama, Action, or Sci-Fi.
For audio CDs, the modes are: 
Classic, Jazz, Rock, and Digital.