Samsung BP59-00136C-02, SP-U300M User Manual
Pocket Projector
Owner’s Instructions
SP-U300M
Table Of Contents
MAJOR SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Before You Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Care and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION
Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Installing the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2-1
Leveling with Adjustable Feet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2-2
Zoom and Focus Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2-3
Screen Size and Projection Distance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2-4
Connecting with a PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3-1
Setting up the PC Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3-2
Supported Display Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3-3
Connecting the Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
Connecting an A/V device with an audio/video cable . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Connecting an A/V device with a Component/D-Sub Cable . . . . . . . 2-6
Connecting a USB Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
Connecting Headphones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
Kensington Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
USING
Product Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Front, Upper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
LED Indications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Using the Screen Adjustment Menu (OSD: On Screen Display) . . . . 3-5
MEDIA PLAY FUNCTION
Precautions on using a USB storage device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Photo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
Movie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
Supported Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6
WMA Usage Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7
TROUBLESHOOTING
Before Requesting Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
MORE INFORMATION
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Contact SAMSUNG WORLDWIDE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
Correct Disposal - Europe only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
1 Major Safety Precautions
1-1 Before You Start
Icons used in this manual
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NAME MEANING
Caution Indicates cases where the function may not wor k or the s etting ma y be ca nceled .
Note Indicates a hint or tip to operate a function.
Using this Manual
• Make yourself fully aware of the safety precautions before using this pr odu ct.
• If a problem occurs, refer to the 'Troubleshooting' section.
Copyright Notice
The contents of this manual are subject to change without prior notice for performance improvement.
Copyright © 2009 Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved.
The copyright of this manual is reserved by Samsung Electronics, Co., Ltd.
The contents of this manual may not be partially or in whole reproduced, distributed or used in any form without the written
permission of Samsung Electronics, Co., Ltd.
1-2 Care and Maintenance
Cleaning the Surface and the Lens
Major Safety Precautions 1-1
Clean the projector using a soft dry cloth .
• Avoid cleaning the product with an inflammable substance such
as benzene or thinner or with a wet cloth. This may result in a
problem with the product.
• Avoid scratching the screen with your fingernails or a sharp
object.
This may result in scratches or damage to the product.
• Avoid cleaning the product directly by spraying water onto the
product.
If water enters the product, it may result in fire, electric shock or a
problem with the product.
• A white stain may be generated on the surface of the projector if
water gets on it.
The appearance and the color may differ depending on
models.
Cleaning Inside the Projector
For cleaning the interior of the projector, contact a Service Center.
• Contact a Service Center if dust or other substances are inside
the projector.
1-3 Safety Precautions
Icons used for safety precautions
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Meaning of Signs
NAME MEANING
Warning
Caution
Failing to follow the precautions marked with this sign, may result in a serious injury or even a
fatality.
Failing to follow the precautions marked with this sign may result in a personal injury or property
damage.
Do not perform. Must be followed.
Do not disassemble.
The power plug must be unplugged from the
wall outlet.
1-3 Major Safety Precautions
Do not touch. Must be grounded to prevent electric shock.
Power Related
The following images are for your reference and may differ depending on models and countries.
Warning
Plug the power plug in firmly.
• Otherwise, it may result in fire.
Avoid using a damaged power cord or plug
or a loose power outlet.
• Otherwise, it may result in electric
shock or fire.
Avoid plugging in or unplugging the power
supply with wet hands.
• Otherwise, it may result in electric
shock.
Make sure to connect the power cord to a
grounded wall outlet (for insulation class 1
equipment only).
• Otherwise, it may result in electric
shock or injury.
Avoid connecting multiple electric appliances to a single wall outlet.
• Otherwise, it may result in fire due to
overheating of the wall outlet.
Avoid bending or twisting the power cord
excessively and avoid placing heavy
objects on the cord.
• Otherwise, it may result in electric
shock or fire due to a damaged power
cord.
To move the product, turn the power off
and unplug the power cord and any other
wires connected to the product.
• Otherwise, it may result in electric
shock or fire due to the damaged
power cord.
Caution
When unplugging the power plug from the
wall outlet, make sure to hold the power
plug by the plug and not by the cord.
• Failing to do so may result in electric
shock or fire.
Unplug the power plug before cleaning the
product.
• There is a danger of electric shock or
fire.
Connect the power plug to a wall outlet
that can be easily reached.
• When a problem occurs with the
product, you must unplug the power
plug to cut the power off completely.
You cannot cut the power off
completely using only the power button
on the product.
Major Safety Precautions 1-3
Do not turn the product on or off by plugging or unplugging the power plug. (Do not
use the power plug as a power switch.)
Keep the power cord away from sources of
heat.
Installation Related
Warning
Avoid installing the product in a location
exposed to direct sunlight and installing
the product near a heat source such as a
fire or heater.
• This may shorten the product life cycle
or cause fire.
When installing the product in a cabinet or
shelf, take care so that the front end of the
product is completely supported by the
cabinet or shelf.
• Failing to do so may result in the
product falling and resulting in damage
to the product or injury.
• Make sure to use a cabinet or shelf
suitable to the size of the product.
Keep the power cord away from heaters.
• The coating of the power cord may
melt and cause electric shock or fire.
Do not install the product in a location
exposed to dust, moisture (sauna), oil,
smoke or water (rain drops) and do not
install it in a vehicle.
Avoid installing the product in a badly-ventilated location such as inside a bookshelf
or closet.
• Otherwise, it may result in fire due to
internal overheating.
When installing the product on a console
or shelf, make sure that the front of the
product does not protrude out of the console or shelf.
• Otherwise, this may cause the product
to fall off and result in a malfunction or
injury.
When thunder or lighting occurs, unplug
the power cord.
• Failing to do so may result in electric
shock or fire.
Do not install the product in areas with
heavy dust.
Caution
• This may result in electric shock or fire.
Take care not to block the vent with a table
cloth or curtain.
• Otherwise, it may result in fire due to
internal overheating.
When putting the product down, place it
gently.
• Failing to do so may result in a problem
with the product or injury.
Do not let the product drop while moving it.
• This may result in a problem with the
product or injury.
Do not install the product at a height where
children may reach it.
• If a child touches the product, the
product may fall and this may result in
injury.
1-3 Major Safety Precautions
Usage Related
Avoid inserting metal objects such as a
chopsticks, coins or hairpins, or inflammable objects into the product (the vents,
ports, etc).
• If water or an alien substance enters
the product, turn the power off, unplug
the power cord and contact a service
center.
• Otherwise, it may result in a problem
with the product, electric shock or fire.
Do not disassemble, or attempt to fix or
modify the product.
• When the product requires repairs,
contact a Service Center.
Avoid using or placing inflammable spray
or objects near the product.
• This may result in an explosion or fire.
Avoid placing a liquid container such as a
vase, flowerpot, beverage, cosmetics or
drugs, or a metal object over the product.
Do not let children place objects such as
toys or cookies on the product.
• If a child tries to reach for any of these
objects, the product may fall and cause
harm.
Do not look directly at the light of the lamp
nor project the picture into someone's
eyes.
• This is dangerous, especially for
children.
When you remove batteries from the
remote, be careful that they are not swallowed by children. Keep batteries out of
the reach of children.
• If swallowed, see a doctor immediately.
Caution
• If water or an alien substance enters
the product, turn the power off, unplug
the power cord and contact a service
center.
• Otherwise, it may result in a problem
with the product, electric shock or fire.
If the product generates a strange noise, a
burning smell, or smoke, unplug the power
plug immediately and contact a service
center.
• Failing to do so may result in electric
shock or fire.
If the power plug pin or jack is exposed to
dust, water or alien substances, clean it
thoroughly.
• There is a danger of electric shock or
fire.
If water or a foreign substance enters the
product, turn the product off, unplug the
power cord from a wall outlet, and contact
a Service Center.
Do not use the product while it indicates a
malfunction, such as no sound or no picture.
• Turn the product off immedi ately,
unplug the power cord from a wall
outlet, and contact a Service Center.
Major Safety Precautions 1-3
When cleaning the product, disconnect the
power cord and clean the product with a
soft dry cloth.
When a gas leak occurs, do not touch the
product or the power plug and ventilate
immediately.
• Avoid using chemicals such as wax,
benzene, alcohol, thinner, mosquitorepellent, fragrance, lubrication or
cleansing agent when cleaning the
product.
This may result in the exterior being
deformed or the print being removed.
When not using the product for a long
time, such as leaving your home, unplug
the power cord from the wall outlet.
• Otherwise, it may cause dust
accumulation and result in fire caused
by overheating or a short circuit or
result in an electric shock.
If the product is installed in a location
where the operating conditions vary considerably, a serious quality problem may
occur due to the surrounding environm ent.
In this case, install the product only after
consulting our Call Center.
• Places exposed to microscopic dust,
chemicals, too high or low temperature,
high humidity, such as airports or
stations where the product is
continuously used for a long time etc..
• A spark may result in an explosion or
fire.
• During a thunder or lighting storm, do
not touch the power cord or antenna
cable
Do not touch the lens on the product.
• This may cause damage to the lens.
Do not touch any outer part of the product
with tools such as a knife or a hammer.
If you drop the product or the case is damaged, turn the power off and unplug the
power cord. Contact a service center.
• Failing to do so may result in fire or
electric shock.
Make sure to place your remote control on
a table or desk.
• If you step on the remote control, you
may fall and hurt yourself or the
product may be damaged.
To avoid burning yourself, do not touch the
vents or lamp cover while operating or
right after turning off the product.
Do not open any cover on the product.
• This would prove hazardous becau se
of high-voltage current inside the
product.
To clean dirt or stains on the front projection lens, use spray or a wet cloth dampened with neutral detergent and water.
Ask a Service Center to clean the interior of
the projector at least once per year.
Do not clean the product using water spray
or a wet cloth. Avoid using any chemicals
such as detergents, industrial or automotive polish, abrasive, wax, benzene, alcohol on any plastic part of the product such
as projector case, since this may cause
damage.
Do not use any undesignated battery.
Be careful not to touch the ventilation hole
while the projector is on as hot air comes
out.
1-3 Major Safety Precautions
The ventilation hole is hot for some time
though the projector is turned off. Keep
you hands or body off the ventilation hole.
Do not place objects vulnerable to heat
near the projector.
Be careful to keep your body away from
the projector lamp. The lamp is hot.
(Children and those who have sensitive
skin should be more careful.)
Major Safety Precautions 1-3
2
Installation and Connection
2-1 Package Contents
•Unpack the product and check if all of the following contents have been included.
• Store the packaging box in case you need to move the product at a later stage.
Projector
CONTENTS
Quick Guide Product Warranty User Manual Power Cord
Remote Control /
(
CR 2025, Not available in
1 Battery
all locations)
Lens cover *
*
Cleaning Cloth Adapter D-Sub Cable
2-1 Installation and Connection
2-2-1 Installing the Projector
Install the projector so that the beam from the projector is perpendicular to the screen.
•Place the projector so that the lens is at the center of the screen. If the screen is not vertically installed, the picture on the
screen may not be a rectangle.
•Do not install the screen in bright surroundings. If the screen is too bright, the picture on the screen will not be displayed
clearly.
•When installing the screen in bright surroundings, use curtains.
•You can install the projector in the following locations: Front-Floor / Front-Ceiling / Rear-Floor / Rear-Ceiling.(To view the
installation position settings)
To view the picture when installing the projector behind the screen
Install a semi-transparent screen.
1. Select Menu > Setup > Install > Rear-Floor
2. Select Menu > Setup > Install > Rear-Ceiling
To view the picture when installing the projector in the front of the screen
Install the projector at the side where you are watching the
screen.
1. Select Menu > Setup > Install > Front-Floor
2. Select Menu > Setup > Install > Front-Ceiling
2-2-2 Leveling with Adjustable Feet
For level placement of the projector, adjust the Adjustable Feet of
the projector.
You may adjust the level of the projector up to 3 degrees.
Depending on the position of the projector, Keystone distortion of the image may appear.
Installation and Connection 2-2-1
2-2-3 Zoom and Focus Adjustment
Focus the picture on the screen using the Focus Ring.
Focus Ring
If your product is installed at a location out of the specified projection distance (refer to Screen Size and Projection
Distance), the focus cannot be adjusted correctly.
2-2-4 Screen Size and Projection Distance
Install the projector on a flat, even surface and level the projector using the adjustable feet to realize optimal picture quality.
If images are not clear, adjust them using the Focus Ring, or move the projector forward and backward.
Screen / Projection Lens / Projection Optical axis
A. Screen width / B. Screen height / C. Screen Diagonal length / D. Projection range
1. The screen height and diagonal length according to the projection distance
SCREEN
DIAGONAL
LENGTH(C)
SCREEN SIZE
Projection
Range(D)
Screen width(A)
SCREEN
HEIGHT(B)
20” 834mm /
32.8inches
30” 1257mm / 49.5
inches
40” 1680mm / 66.1
inches
50” 2107mm / 83.0
inches
60” 2533mm / 99.7
inches
406mm / 16.0
inches
610mm / 24.0
inches
813mm / 32.0
inches
1016mm / 40.0
inches
1219mm / 48.0
inches
305mm / 12.0
inches
457mm / 18.0
inches
610mm / 24.0
inches
762mm / 30.0
inches
914mm / 36.0
inches
508mm / 20.0
inches
762mm /30.0
inches
1016mm / 40.0
inches
1016mm / 40.0
inches
1524mm / 60.0
inches
2-2-3 Installation and Connection
SCREEN SIZE
Projection
Range(D)
Screen width(A)
SCREEN
HEIGHT(B)
SCREEN
DIAGONAL
LENGTH(C)
70” 2959mm / 116.5
inches
80” 3386mm / 133.3
inches
90” 3812mm / 150.0
inches
100” 4238mm / 166.9
inches
1422mm / 56.0
inches
1626mm / 64.0
inches
1829mm / 72.0
inches
2032mm / 80.0
inches
1067mm / 42.0
inches
1219mm / 48.0
inches
1372mm / 54.0
inches
1524mm / 60.0
inches
1778mm / 70.0
inches
2032mm / 80.0
inches
2286mm / 90.0
inches
2540mm / 100.0
inches
The projection distance is the horizontal distance between the projector and the screen.
2. When your U300 projector is installed in a location where the projection distance matches the screen diagonal length, you will
enjoy a clear screen with no distortions (keystone).
2-3-1 Connecting with a PC
1. Connect [PC IN] port on the rear side of the projector to the monitor output port of the PC using a PC video cable.
2. When connections are all completed, connect both power cords of the projector and the PC.
3. Connect the [VIDEO/PC AUDIO IN] input port of the projector to the speaker output ports of the PC using an audio cable.
This product supports plug and play and therefore, if you use Windows XP, you do not need to setup the driver on your PC.
Using the Projector
1. Turn on the projector and press the [SOURCE] button to select <PC>.
If the <PC> Mode is not available, make sure the PC video cable is properly connected.
2. Turn on the PC and set the PC Environment when necessary.
3. Adjust the screen.(Auto Adjustment)
2-3-2 Setting up the PC Environment
Check the following items before connecting your PC to your projector.
Installation and Connection 2-3-1
1. Click the right mouse button on the Windows desktop and click on [Properties].
<Display Properties> tab will appear.
2. Click on [Settings] tab and set the <Screen resolution> by referring to <Resolution> described in the display mode table
supported by this projector.
You do not have to change the <Color quality> setup.
3. Press the [Advanced] button. Another property window will appear.
4. Click on [Monitor] tab and set the <Screen refresh rate> by referring to <Vertical Frequency> described in the Supported
Resolution/Size Modes table.
This will set both the vertical and horizontal frequencies.
5. Click the [OK] button to close the window, and click the [OK] button of the <Display Properties> window to close the window.
The computer may restart automatically.
6. Shut down the PC and connect to the projector.
•Process might vary depending on your type of computer or Windows version.
(For example, [Properties] appears instead of [Properties (R)] as shown in 1.)
2-3-2 Installation and Connection
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