Epson Projector Moviemate 72 User Manual

Epson MovieMate™ 72
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.
Neither Seiko Epson Corporation nor its...

Contents3
Contents
Welcome 6
Registration and Warranty 6
Optional Accessories 7
About This Manual 7
Epson MovieMate 72 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 18
Controlling Playback 18
Pausing 18
Searching (Fast Forward or Reverse) 19
Playing in Slow Motion 19
Skipping 19
Zooming In or Out 19
Using DVD Menus 20
Temporarily Stopping Audio...

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Using Epson MovieMate with Other Equipment 23
Viewing Video from External Devices 23
Connecting a USB Device 27
Using a Subwoofer 28
Playing Epson MovieMate Audio Through an External Audio System 29
Connecting a Computer or Laptop 30
Doing More with Epson MovieMate 32
Playing Music and DivX Videos and Viewing Photos 32
Playing Music CDs 32
Playing MP3/WMA Music or DivX Videos 33
Viewing JPEG Photos 34
Using Advanced Playback Controls 35
Repeating a Chapter, Title, Track, or File 35
Changing the...

Contents5 Caring for Your Epson MovieMate 
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Protecting Epson MovieMate 45
Cleaning the Lens 45
Cleaning the Case 46
Cleaning and Replacing the Air Filter 46
Replacing the Lamp 48
Resetting the Lamp Timer 50
Storing Epson MovieMate 51
Transporting Epson MovieMate 51
Problem Solving 52
What To Do When the Lights Flash 52
Solving MovieMate Operation Problems 54
Solving Picture and Sound Problems 55
Problems with External Video Equipment 58
Where To Get Help 59
Internet Support 59
Speak to a Support...

6Welcome
Welcome
Your Epson MovieMate™ 72 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 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 2.4 feet to 44.9 feet away from 
a screen or wall
■DVD resolution of up to 720p
■Widescreen viewing with 16:9 aspect...

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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 MovieMate,...

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Epson MovieMate 72 Parts and Controls
Air intake 
vent
Lens 
cover
Audio 
inputs Video port
Subwoofer 
out port Power 
inlet Disc slot
Remote 
control 
receiverSpeakers
Computer/
component 
portSpeaker
Air exhaust 
vent Lens
Back View Front View
Remote control 
receiver
Eject 
button Headphone 
jack Lens cover slide
Adjustable 
foot
HDMI 
input port
Display 
window
Security slot
USB 
port
Lamp cover 
release slot
Press to open
Service 
portS-video 
portOptical 
audio-out 
port Speaker
Interface...

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Focus image
Lamp 
warning light
Play/Pause Project from 
external equipmentStop
Control 
volume Turn 
MovieMate 
on or off
Top View
Turn image 
on or off
Temperature 
warning light
Zoom image
Move 
image up 
or downMove image 
left or right
Fast forward/ 
skip Reverse/
back
Open cover to 
change lamp 

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Remote Control
Function/numerics 
toggle switchEject DVD
Control volume
Access DVD featuresControl 
playback 
Fix image shape (if 
MovieMate is tilted)
Note: The remote control buttons glow 
in the dark after being exposed to light 
for several minutes.
Turn 
MovieMate 
on or off
Project from 
external equipment
Adjust picture for 
different lightingPause movie and 
turn on light
Turn picture off or on