Support Projectors MovieMate Series Epson MovieMate 72

No image appears. What should I do?

  • Check the following:
    • Make sure Epson MovieMate is turned on (the   light is green and not flashing). If the Image On light is flashing green, wait for Epson MovieMate to warm up.
    • Make sure the lens cover slide is open.
    • The image may be off the screen. Use the quick image adjustment dials to adjust its position. See Adjusting the Picture.
    • Press the   button on Epson MovieMate or on the remote control to make sure the picture hasn't been turned off temporarily.
    • Make sure the region code on the DVD is 1.
    • Check the  lamp warning light. If it is flashing orange or red, you need to replace the lamp. For instructions see Replacing the Lamp.
    • The Screensaver feature turns off the picture if a still image is projected for more than 15 minutes. See Saving Power for instructions on adjusting Sleep settings.
    • Make sure the top section is rotated all the way to the front or back and not turned at an angle.


    • Lens facing the disc slot


      Lens opposite the disc slot


      Top section turned at an angle
    • If you're using external video equipment, check the following:
      • Make sure the external video equipment is turned on, connected, and set up correctly.
      • Press the  button on Epson MovieMate or on the remote control.
      • Press the  or Play button on the external equipment.
      • Make sure you don't have cables connected to more than one video port. You can use only one connection at a time. See Viewing Video from External Devices for more information.
Published:  18-Sep-2007 Was this helpful? Thank you for the feedback!
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