MovieMate 72 - User's Guide

EPSON

Epson MovieMate $ ^{®} $72

User's Guide

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Contents

Welcome
Registration and Warranty
Optional Accessories
About This Manual
Epson MovieMate 72 Parts and Controls
Playing Movies
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

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

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

Welcome

Your Epson MovieMate $ ^{\circledR} $ 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,