Brand: EPSON
Category: Projector
Document Type: Manual
Language: EN
Available Languages: EN , ES
Manual for MovieMate 62
Uploaded: Nov. 21, 2025, 7:47 p.m.
Manual Publish Date: 2010-07-01
Warranty Information
Offers a two-year projector warranty and a 90-day lamp warranty for original purchasers in the US, Canada, or Puerto Rico.
Welcome: Your Epson MovieMate 62 is a portable home cinema system. You can set it up quickly to watch DVDs, play video games, or view photos. It connects to various computers and video sources. Features include flexible setup from 3 to 29.9 feet, 540p DVD resolution, 16:9 aspect ratio, up to 2000 lumens brightness, microphone input, HDMI interface, built-in DVD player with Dolby Digital and DTS, DTS surround sound speakers, a long-life bulb (up to 5000 hours), and automatic digital keystone correction. It also offers Extra Care Home Service.
Unpacking and Setting Up: Unpack your projector, ensuring all parts are present: projector, remote control with batteries, CD with User's Guide, power cord, and padded bag. Choose a suitable location with a flat white wall or screen. The projector can be set up for front, back, or floor projection. Ensure the projector is positioned directly in front of the screen at a 90-degree angle. The manual provides tables for projection distances based on screen size and aspect ratio. Set up the projector by inserting batteries into the remote control, exposing it to light for glow-in-the-dark buttons. Connect the power cord and plug in the projector. The power light will turn orange.
Playing a DVD: Plug in the projector, insert the DVD into the slot, and the projector powers on automatically. Open the lens cover slide, and your movie will be displayed.
Connecting the Projector: You can connect up to three video devices, a microphone, or a USB flash drive. Connections include HDMI, RCA (composite video), audio, and component video. For computer connections, use the Computer Monitor Port with a VGA cable. If using a notebook, switch to external display.
Turning on your equipment: Turn on your computer or video source. Plug in the projector; the power light turns orange. Open the lens cover slide.
Troubleshooting and error codes
| Problem | Possible Cause | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| The projector does not turn on. | The power cord is not plugged in. | Plug the power cord securely into the projector and a working outlet. |
| No image is displayed. | The wrong source is selected. | Press the Source button on the remote or Source Search button on the projector to select the correct input source. |
| The image is blurry. | The focus is incorrect. | Turn the focus ring on the projector to sharpen the image. |
| The image is distorted or not rectangular. | The projector is not positioned correctly. | Place the projector directly in front of the screen, facing it squarely. Use the Keystone buttons on the remote or the Visual Setup menu to correct image shape if the projector is tilted. |
| The image is too large or too small. | The projector is too far or too close to the screen. | Adjust the distance between the projector and the screen. Use the zoom function (Visual Setup menu > Signal > Zoom) to resize the image. |
| The remote control does not work. | Batteries are dead or inserted incorrectly. | Replace the batteries, ensuring correct polarity. Expose the remote to light to activate glow-in-the-dark buttons. |
| The projector makes a loud noise. | Internal pressure or lamp issue. | Refer to safety instructions regarding lamp replacement and potential breakage. Ventilate the room if the lamp breaks. |
| Lights flash on the projector. | Various operational or lamp issues. | Refer to the "What To Do When the Lights Flash" section on page 62 for specific light combinations and solutions. |