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 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. 
						

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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, you may want to paint 
the wall with projection paint that is specially designed for optimum reflectivity and contrast 
in your viewing environment.
Viewing on a Projection Screen
If you don’t have a suitable wall in your home or want a professional quality viewing 
experience, you can use a projection screen. These screens have optical coatings with special 
reflective properties that enhance brightness, contrast, and sharpness as well as providing a 
frame around the image.
Projection screens are available in many shapes, sizes, mounting styles, colors, and surface 
qualities, as described below.
Considering Screen Shape and Size
In a home theater setting—for watching DVD movies, HDTV broadcasts, or other 
widescreen content—the best screen shape ratio is 16:9, where the width is almost twice the 
height. Most DVD movies and HDTV broadcasts will fill the screen vertically and 
horizontally for maximum impact. The most popular sizes are from 45 to 100 inches (114 to 
254 cm) diagonal. 
						

							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, wall-mounted, or ceiling-mounted. Consider these 
characteristics as you choose which type would be best for your viewing environment:
Considering Color and Surface Quality
For home theater settings, screens come in white or shades of gray. Gray screens (sometimes 
called high contrast screens) increase the natural contrast of images projected in rooms with 
ambient light by absorbing the room light and preserving the darker blacks. If you have a 
dedicated home theater room with dark walls, ceiling, floor, and furniture, a gray screen may 
not provide better contrast than a white screen. However, if you usually project images in a 
typical living room or family room with some reflected light, a gray screen will provide better 
contrast and a truer viewing experience.
Screen mounting style Characteristics
Floor-standing screens Portable
Can be used in multiple locations
Can be stored out of the way
Some may also be wall-mountable
Wall-mounted screens Typically permanently installed
Can be partially hidden out of the way
Some may be disguised as artwork
Ceiling-mounted screens Typically permanently installed
Can be partially hidden out of the way
Some may be recessed into the ceiling and hidden completely
Can be manually or electronically dropped and raised
Outdoor screens Resistant to outdoor environmental factors
Can be used on patios, and around pools and landscaping
Usually made of inflatable plastic or vinyl 
						

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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 controlled lighting, a screen surface 
with less than 1.0 gain is best. For rooms where you cannot control the light or will always 
have ambient light, you may want to select a screen surface with more than 1.0 gain to 
compensate for the additional brightness.
Starting a DVD
Insert your DVD into the slot.
Warning: Close the lens cover before inserting or ejecting a disc. When the picture appears, do not 
look into the lens, and do not allow children or pets to look into the lens. The bright light may affect 
your vision.
After about 30 seconds, the projector warms up and the picture comes on. 
						

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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 the Keystone setting in the Signal menu (see page 52) to adjust the image 
shape. 
						

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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. 
						

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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 DVD or audio track:
■To pause a movie, or a music CD or MP3 player track, press   
on the remote control or   on the control panel.
To resume, press   on the remote control or   on the control 
panel.
■To pause a movie and display the Epson logo, press   on the 
remote control or control panel.
To resume, press   on the remote control or   on the control 
panel.
■To pause a movie and light up the screen or wall temporarily (so you can see better in a 
dim or dark room), press   on the remote control.
To resume, press   again. Pressing any of the following buttons also cancels break 
mode: , , , , or .
Note: After 5 minutes in break mode, the lamp turns off and the screen darkens. After 30 minutes, 
the power shuts off, and you need to press the   button to turn it on again. 
						

							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. Each time you press the 
button, the speed decreases.
4. Press   to return to normal play.
Skipping
■To skip to the next chapter or track, press   on the remote control.
■To return to the start of the current chapter or track, press   on the remote control.
Zooming In or Out
■Press   to zoom in the image. (Make sure the toggle switch on the remote control is 
set to the 
Func- position.)
■Continue pressing   to zoom in or out. Use the  ,  ,  , and   buttons to pan 
around the image if necessary. 
						

							30Playing Movies
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 simply press the numeric 
button for the numbers 1 through 9.
■To enter the number 10, press  , then  .
■To enter the number 15, press  , then  .
■To enter the number 20, press  , then  .
■After entering your number, you may need to press the   button.
Temporarily Stopping Audio
■To temporarily stop the soundtrack (from the built-in speakers or headphones), press 
. The video continues to play.
Press   again to resume.