Epson Projector Moviemate 60 User Manual

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Important Safety Instructions
Follow these safety instructions when setting up and using your Epson MovieMate:
■Except as specifically explained in this User’s Guide, do not attempt to service this product 
yourself. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
■Never open any cover on the projector, exce pt the lamp and filter covers. Dangerous 
electrical voltages inside the projector can severely injure you.
■The projector’s accessories come packaged in  plastic bags. Keep plastic...

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■ The lamp(s) in this product contain mercury. Please consult your state and local 
regulations regarding disposal or recycling. Do not put in the trash.
■The lamp in this projector is under high intern al pressure and may make a loud noise if it 
breaks. If it breaks, ventilate the room to prevent mercury gas inside the lamp from being 
inhaled or coming into contact with the eyes or mouth.
■Do not bring your face close to the projector while it is in use, to prevent burns from hot 
air...

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■Don’t overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles. This can 
cause fire or electric shock.
■Unplug the projector from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service 
personnel under the following conditions: when the power cord or plug is damaged or 
frayed; if liquid has been spilled into the projector, or if it has been exposed to rain, water, 
or excessive humidity; if smoke, unusual smells, or unusual noises come from the 
projector; if it doesn’t...

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■Make sure there is at least 4 inches of space between the intake ventilation slots and the 
wall or other object.
■Avoid projecting a high-contrast still image for more than 15 minutes to prevent burn-in. 
If this happens, project a bright screen until the burn-in disappears (from 30 to 60 
minutes). If you can’t eliminate the burn-i n, contact Epson as described on page 69.
■Do not turn the volume too high, especially  when using headphones. Listening to high 
volume sounds over an extended...

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Unpacking and Setting Up
Follow these instructions to unpack your projector, choose a location, and set up your 
projector.
Unpacking
Make sure you have all the parts shown here:
Epson MovieMate 60Remote control and 
2 AA Batteries
CD with  User’s Guide
Power cord Padded bag 

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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...

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Your projector 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 the projector up. This causes the image to lose its 
rectangular shape. You can adjust the shape using the 
keystone buttons on the remote control or the Visual Setup 
menu. See page 24 for instructions.
The farther you place the projector from the screen or wall, 
the...

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When setting up the projector, keep these considerations in mind:
■Make sure you don’t block the air vents on the sides.
■Make sure you place the projector within 9 feet (2.7 meters) of an electrical outlet, power 
strip, or extension cord. 
■Do not tilt the projector more than 10 degrees while playing CDs or DVDs.
Standard aspect ratio (4:3)
Image size (diagonal) Projection distance
21 in. 2.5 to 3.4 ft. (0.8 to 1 meter)
30 in. 3.6 to 4.9 ft. (1.1 to 1.5 meters)
50 in. 6 to...

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Setting Up Epson MovieMate
1. If you have a screen, set it up following the instructions included with the screen. Make sure you read all the instructions to avoid damaging the screen.
2. Put the batteries in the remote control.
Note:  Use only AA-size alkaline or manganese dry batteries.
3. Reattach the battery cover.
4. Expose the remote control to bright light for several minutes before using it in the dark. 
The buttons will glow in the dark briefly. 

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5. Open the lens cover, then connect the power cord and plug in the projector. The   light turns orange.
Turning the Projector Off
1. If there is a disc inside the projector, eject it.
2. Press the   button on the projector or the   on the remote control. The projector will beep twice when it is finished powering off.
Warning:  Do not disconnect the power cable before the projector beeps, or you may damage 
the projector.
3. Close the lens cover.