Epson MovieMate 55 Quick Manual

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Quick Guide

Setting Up
Playing Movies
Solving Problems

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  • Page 1: Quick Guide

    Epson MovieMate 55 ® Quick Guide Setting Up Playing Movies Solving Problems...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Choosing a Location ........6 Setting Up Epson MovieMate ....... . . 8 Watching Movies Starting a DVD Movie .
  • Page 3: Welcome

    Your Epson MovieMate 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, or view your favorite photos. Follow the instructions in this guide to: ■...
  • Page 4: Registration And Warranty

    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.
  • Page 5: Unpacking And Setting Up

    Unpacking and Setting Up Follow these instructions to unpack and set up your Epson MovieMate. Unpacking Make sure you have all the parts shown here: Epson MovieMate CD with User’s Guide Remote control Batteries Padded bag Unpacking and Setting Up...
  • Page 6: Choosing A Location

    Choosing a Location You can use your Epson MovieMate just about anywhere—in the living room, bedroom, or even outside. You can use it with an optional floor-, wall-, or ceiling- mounted screen, or simply project on a flat white wall.
  • Page 7 (measured diagonally) at various distances. Caution: Epson MovieMate should not be exposed to water, smoke, moisture, dust, direct heat or sunlight, or left outside for long periods of time. These environmental factors may cause damage to internal electronics over time. See the warranty on page 19 for additional details.
  • Page 8: Setting Up Epson Moviemate

    3. Expose the remote control to bright light for several minutes before using it in the dark. The buttons will glow in the dark briefly. 4. Open the lens cover, then connect the power cord and plug in Epson MovieMate. The Unpacking and Setting Up light turns orange.
  • Page 9: Watching Movies

    Watching Movies After you get your Epson MovieMate set up and plugged in, it’s easy to start playing your movie. Follow the instructions in this section to adjust the picture and sound for the best home cinema experience. Starting a DVD Movie 1.
  • Page 10: Adjusting The Picture

    If the image is too low, you can extend the feet (by rotating them) and tilt Epson MovieMate up. If you tilt Epson MovieMate, the image will lose its rectangular shape. Use the buttons on the remote control or the control panel to adjust the Keystone image shape.
  • Page 11 ■ Press the arrows on the control panel to adjust the image size. For more ways to adjust the size, see page 12. ■ Rotate the focus ring to sharpen the picture. Watching Movies...
  • Page 12: Fine-Tuning The Image Size

    Fine-Tuning the Image Size Most of the time Epson MovieMate adjusts the picture automatically for wide- screen or normal video. However, you can adjust the width to height proportion (aspect ratio) manually if necessary. You can also zoom in or out.
  • Page 13: Pausing A Movie And Turning On The Light

    Fan speed varies depending on the selected color mode. This is normal. Pausing a Movie and Turning On the Light When you pause a movie, you can have Epson MovieMate light up the screen or wall temporarily. This works great when you need to get more popcorn! ■...
  • Page 14: Solving Problems

    There may be dirt on the lens. Clean the lens with lens-cleaning paper or a soft cloth. ■ Make sure the lens is not fogged by condensation. If you’ve just moved Epson MovieMate from a cold environment, wait approximately an hour before using it. If condensation forms, unplug Epson MovieMate and wait an hour or two before use.
  • Page 15 If you are unable to correct the distortion, you may need to reduce the degree of tilt. The picture is taller on the left or right side. Epson MovieMate is set at an angle to the screen. Face it squarely toward the screen. The remote control doesn’t work.
  • Page 16: Where To Get Help

    Speak to a Support Representative To use the Epson PrivateLine PIN on the included Epson PrivateLine Support card. This is the fastest way of speaking to a live representative, and it’s free. This service is available 6 , Pacific Time, Monday through Friday, for the duration of your warranty period.
  • Page 17: Notices

    Follow these safety instructions when setting up and using your Epson MovieMate: ■ Except as specifically explained in the User’s Guide on the Epson MovieMate CD, do not attempt to service this product yourself. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
  • Page 18 ■ Do not bring your face close to the projector while it is in use, to prevent inhaling or contact with the gases inside the lamp if it breaks.
  • Page 19: Epson America, Inc. Limited Warranty

    Avoid projecting a high-contrast still image for more than 15 minutes to prevent burn-in. If this happens, project a bright screen until the burn-in disappears (from 30 to 60 minutes. If you can’t eliminate the burn-in, contact Epson as described on page 16).
  • Page 20 Epson will pay for all freight charges if you choose to send your unit to Epson for repair. If a claimed defect cannot be identified or reproduced in service, you will be held responsible for costs incurred.
  • Page 21: Declaration Of Conformity

    To find the Epson Authorized Reseller nearest you, please visit our website at: www.epson.com. To find the Epson Customer Care Center nearest you, please visit www.epson.com/support.
  • Page 22: Fcc Compliance Statement

    FCC Compliance Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio or television reception.
  • Page 23: Copyright Notice

    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 equipment.
  • Page 24 CPD-26292 Printed in XXXXXX...

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