Epson’s MovieMate DVD Player and Projector Combos combine the essentials for enjoying home cinema in one convenient package. All MovieMate models are built around the popular and successful 3LCD projection technology. At 8.3 lb the MovieMate 55 and MovieMate 60 are suitable for taking out for “movie night”. The Epson MovieMate 72 is considerably bulkier at 15.2lb and is more likely to be left in position as confirmed by features such as lens shift for keystone correction rather than digital keystone correction. While a surround sound system to hook up would improve the experience, the MovieMates come with twin 8W to quad 5W speakers which delivers sound power one might expect of a 40 – 70 inch widescreen HDTVs.

All MovieMates have keystone correction (+ lens shift for MM72) and digital zoom for quick setup and placement flexibility. The MovieMate 55 and 60 have a brightness of 1200 lumens which can provide a suitably bright projected image indoors with some ambient light from unshaded windows. At 2000 lumens the MovieMate will handle bright indoor light. To give some idea of the projected image size possible, for a screen to projector distance of 11.8 feet (3.6m) it will be 120 inches (3.05m) diagonally.

While designed/intended to be pulled out for watching special broadcasts and DVDs, the MovieMate DVD Projector Combos are compatible with gaming consoles such as the Nintendo Wii, Sony PS3 or Microsoft Xbox 360. With a microphone input the MovieMate 60 can be used for karaoke. There are also USB connections for connecting PCs, camcorders and digital cameras to enjoy video and still images on a big screen.

For convenience all projector/DVD combos come with a carrying case and built-in handle.

Highlight Features for Entry Level Epson MovieMate 55

• Native Resolution 480p (854 x 480 pixels)
• Native Aspect Ratio 16:9 widescreen
• Computer Compatibility SXGA, XGA, SVGA, VGA, Mac
• Brightness 1200 lumens
• Contrast Ratio 300:1
• 4 Color Modes Dynamic, Livingroom, Theater, Game
• Zoom Ratio Digital 1.35x
• Keystone Correction Vertical ±15 degrees
• Sound Output Integrated 2 x 8W stereo speakers
• Stereo Dolby 5.1 Digital DTS
• 1 RCA (composite)
• 1 RCA (component)
• 2 RCA (audio L/R) stereo
• 1 VGA (analog RGB/component video) D-sub 15 pin
• USB
• 1 headphone stereo jack
• 1 digital coaxial audio out
• USB service only
• Weight 8.3 lbs (3.7 kg)
• Lamp 120 W UHE (Ultra High Efficiency) with up to 3000 hours life
• Lamp Warranty 90-day
• Fan Noise 29 – 35 dB
• Warranty 2 years

MovieMate 55 Specifications Sheet (pdf)

Additional or Differing Features for MovieMate 60 compared to MovieMate 55

• Native Resolution 540p / WSVGA (960 x 540pixels)
• Computer Compatibility add WSVGA
• Brightness 2000 lumens
• Contrast Ratio 3000:1 (dynamic)
• Speakers 2x 10W
• Lamp Energy-efficient 200W E-TORL lamp with up to 5000 hours life
• Keystone Correction Vertical ±30 degrees
• HMDI
• Microphone input
• Weight 9.3 lb (3.9kg)
• Fan Noise 28 – 33 dB

Additional or Differing Features for MovieMate 72 compared to MovieMate 60

• Native Resolution 720p (1280 x 720 pixels)
• Computer Compatibility SXGA, XGA, SVGA, VGA, Mac, WXGA
• Brightness 1200 lumens
• Contrast Ratio 1000:1 (dynamic)
• 4 x 5W speakers
• Lamp 140 W UHE (Ultra High Efficiency) with up to 3000 hours life
• Keystone Correction Vertical ±15 degrees
• Lens Shift (optical image keystone correction)
• Vertical: +/- 50% maximum
• Horizontal: +/- 25% maximum
• HDMI 1.2a
• 2 RCA (Audio L/R) inputs
• 1 RCA output (for external subwoofer)
• 1 optical audio out
• 1 headphone stereo jack
• Weight 15.2 lb (6.4kg)
• Fan Noise 28dB

MovieMate 72 Specifications Sheet (pdf)

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