Epson Projector Moviemate 85hd User Manual

Epson MovieMate® 85HD
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...

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Contents
Welcome 6
Registration and Warranty 6
Optional Accessories 7
About This Manual 7
Epson MovieMate 85HD Parts and Controls 9
Important Safety Instructions 12
Unpacking and Setting Up 17
Unpacking 17
Choosing a Location 18
Setting Up Epson MovieMate 21
Turning the Projector Off 22
Playing Movies 23
Wall and Projection Screen Recommendations 23
Viewing on a Wall 23
Viewing on a Projection Screen 23
Starting a DVD 25
Adjusting the Picture 26
Adjusting the Sound 27
Controlling Playback 28
Pausing...

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Temporarily Stopping Audio 30
Adjusting the Color Mode 31
Adjusting the Sound and Audio Modes 31
Listening with Headphones 32
Connecting a Microphone 33
Using Epson MovieMate with Other Equipment 34
Viewing Video from External Devices 34
Connecting a USB Device 37
Playing Projector Audio Through an External Audio System 38
Connecting a Computer or Laptop 39
Connecting to the PC Port 39
Doing More with Epson MovieMate 41
Playing Music and Videos and Viewing Photos 41
Playing Music CDs 41
Playing MP3/WMA...

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Setting Video and Other Options 51
Viewing Status Information and Resetting the Lamp Timer 53
Caring for Your Epson MovieMate 54
Protecting Epson MovieMate 54
Cleaning the Lens 54
Cleaning the Case 55
Cleaning and Replacing the Air Filter 55
Replacing the Lamp 57
Resetting the Lamp Timer 59
Storing Epson MovieMate 60
Transporting Epson MovieMate 61
Problem Solving 62
What To Do When the Lights Flash 62
Solving Epson MovieMate Operation Problems 64
Solving Picture and Sound Problems 65
Problems with...

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Welcome
Your Epson MovieMate® 85HD 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. 
You can connect the Epson MovieMate to a wide range of computers and video sources.
Epson MovieMate offers these outstanding features:
■Flexibility to set up in any room (or even outdoors), from 3 feet to 29.9 feet (0.9...

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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.
Optional Accessories
Epson provides these replacement parts and optional accessories for the Epson MovieMate: 
In addition to the accessories listed above, 1-year and 2-year extended service plans are 
available. You can purchase these plans...

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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 Epson 
MovieMate. 

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Epson MovieMate 85HD Parts and Controls
Back View Front View
Air filter/
Air intake vent Lens 
cover
Handle Disc slot
LensRemote control 
receiver
Eject 
button
Headphone 
jack  Lens cover slide
Adjustable 
foot Adjustable 
foot
Foot 
adjustment 
lever
Foot 
adjustment 
lever
Security 
slot
Disc 
indicator light
Audio 
inputs
Video port
Component 
video ports
Power 
inletRemote control 
receiver
Computer 
portAir exhaust 
vent
Digital coaxial 
audio-out portUSB port 
(Type A)
Speaker
Speaker...

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Top View
Focus image
Lamp 
warning lightPlay/Pause
Project from 
external equipmentStop
Control 
volume Turn Epson 
MovieMate 
on or off
Return to 
previous menu
Temperature 
warning light
Power 
status lightAccess Setup menu 
(DVD settings)Access DVD 
menu (chapter 
selection, etc.)
Access Visual 
Setup menu 
(projector settings)
Ambient light 
sensorLamp cover
Select 
menu 
settings
Zoom image
Control panel