Epson Projector Moviemate 85hd User Manual

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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. 

22Unpacking and Setting Up
5. Open the lens cover, then connect the power cord and plug in the projector. The   
light turns orange.
Once you’ve finished setting up Epson MovieMate, do one of the following:
■If you would like to play a DVD, see “Playing Movies” on page 23.
■If you would like to connect other equipment to the projector, see“Using Epson 
MovieMate with Other Equipment” on page 34.
Turning the Projector Off
1. If there is a disc inside the projector, eject it.
2. Press the   button on the...

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Playing Movies
Follow the instructions in this section to play a DVD and control playback.
Wall and Projection Screen Recommendations
To optimize viewing of projector images, 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,...

24Playing Movies
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,...

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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...

26Playing Movies
Adjusting the Picture
After you set up and start the projector, you may need to make certain adjustments.
■If the image is too low, you can extend the feet (by pressing the foot adjustment levers) 
and tilt the projector up.
■If the image is horizontally tilted, you can turn the feet to level it.
■Your projector automatically detects the vertical tilt and corrects the image shape. If you 
find that the image is not rectangular, however, use the 
Keystone buttons on the remote 
control or...

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■Use the zoom ring 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, 16:9, or Zoom (if available for the video source you’re using).
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. 

28Playing Movies
Controlling Playback
You can use the buttons on the remote control or the 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.
Some features may not be available depending on your media or file type.
Pausing
There are three ways to pause a...

Playing Movies29 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....

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Using DVD Menus
Many DVDs display a top menu at startup and include submenus that let you select chapters.
■To display a menu, press   (press the button for about 3 seconds 
to display the top menu).
■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 
-Num position.
■After you set the toggle switch, you can...