Epson Projector Moviemate 72 User Manual

							Epson MovieMate™ 72
User’s Guide 
						

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							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 or Video 20
Adjusting the Color Mode 20
Adjusting the Sound and Audio Modes 21
Listening with Headphones 22 
						

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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 Play Sequence (Program Play) 35
Selecting Language, Subtitles, and Camera Angles 36
Using the Playback Information Screen 37
Playing Video CDs with Playback Control (PBC) 37
Customizing Epson MovieMate 39
Locking DVDs 39
Locking the Power Button on the Control Panel 40
Saving Power 40
Changing Language Settings 41
Adjusting Picture Quality 41
Using the Others Setup Page 42
Adjusting Dolby Audio Settings 43
Setting Video Options 43
Viewing Status Information and Resetting the Lamp Timer 44 
						

							Contents5 Caring for Your Epson MovieMate 
45
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 Representative 59
Purchase Supplies and Accessories 59
Specifications  60
Index 66 
						

							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 ratio
■Up to 1200 ANSI lumens of brightness, enough for viewing in daylight
■1000:1 contrast ratio, for deep, vibrant images
■HDMI interface for connecting high-end video equipment.
■DVD player with Dolby® Digital and DTS 
■Built-in speakers with DTS digital surround sound
■Long-life bulb providing up to 3000 hours of use
■Two-year home service warranty
Registration and Warranty
Your Epson MovieMate comes with a basic two-year carry-in warranty. For details, see your 
Quick Guide.
In addition, Epson
® offers free Extra Care  Home Service during your warranty period. In 
the unlikely event of an equipment failure, you won’t have to wait for your unit to be 
repaired. Instead, Epson will ship you a replacement unit anywhere in the United States or 
Canada, usually via overnight delivery. See your Extra Care Home Service brochure for 
details.
We encourage you to register your Epson MovieMate. You can register using the CD that 
came in the box. Or you can register online at http://www.epson.com/webreg. Registering 
also lets you receive special updates on new accessories, products, and service.SM 
						

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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, troubleshooting tips, and specifications. 
Please follow these guidelines as you read through the manual:
Warnings: Must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury.
Cautions: Must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment.
Notes: Contain important information about your equipment.
Tips: Contain helpful projection tips.
Need additional help? Visit Epson’s U.S. support website or Canadian support website for 
solutions to common problems. You can download utilities and documentation, get FAQ’s 
and troubleshooting advice, or e-mail Epson with your questions. 
If you need more help, you can use the Epson PrivateLine
® Support service. Call 
(800) 637-7661 and enter the PIN on the PrivateLine support card that came with 
MovieMate.
Product Part number
Replacement lamp (ELPLP43) V13H010L43
Replacement air filter (ELPAF15) V13H134A15
Kensington
® security lock ELPSL01
Portable floor-standing and 
wall-mountable screensFor details on these and other optional 
accessories, see:
www.epson.com/homeentertainment
Ceiling-mountable screens 
						

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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 cover 
						

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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