The color and the appearance of the product may differ
from the illustrations in this manual. The specifications are
subject to change without prior notice to improve
performance.
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.
1-2Care and Maintenance
Cleaning the Surface and the Lens
Clean the projector using a soft dry cloth.
•Avoid cleaning the product with a flammable substance such as
benzene or thinner.
•Avoid scratching the lens with your fingernails or a sharp object.
This may result in scratches or damage to the product.
•Avoid cleaning the product with a wet cloth or by directly
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 appear on the surface of the projector if water
gets on it.
The appearance and the color may differ depending on the
model.
Cleaning Inside the Projector
For cleaning the interior of the projector, contact an authorized
Samsung Service Center.
•Contact a Service Center if dust or other substances are inside
the projector.
Major Safety Precautions1-2
1-3Safety Precautions
Icons used for safety precautions
ICONNAMEMEANING
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.
Meaning of Signs
Do not perform.Must be followed.
Do not disassemble.
Do not touch.Must be grounded to prevent electric shock.
The power plug must be unplugged from the
wall outlet.
Power Related
The following images are for your reference and may differ depending on models and countries.
The appearance and the color may differ depending on the model.
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.
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.
1-3Major Safety Precautions
Caution
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.
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.
Installation Related
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.
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.
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.
Major Safety Precautions1-3
Caution
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.
•This may result in electric shock or fire.
Do not install the product in areas with
heavy dust.
Usage Related
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.
Avoid inserting metal objects such as
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 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.
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 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.
•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 look directly at the projecting light
of the lens 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.
1-3Major Safety Precautions
Caution
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.
When cleaning the product, disconnect the
power cord and clean the product with a
soft dry cloth.
•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.
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 immediately,
unplug the power cord from a wall
outlet, and contact a Service Center.
When a gas leak occurs, do not touch the
product or the power plug and ventilate
immediately.
•A spark may result in an explosion or
fire.
•During a thunder or lighting storm, do
not touch the power cord or antenna
cable
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 environment.
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..
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.
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.
To clean dirt or stains on the front projection lens, use spray or a wet cloth dampened with neutral detergent and water.
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.
Major Safety Precautions1-3
Ask a Service Center to clean the interior
of the projector at least once per year.
To avoid burning yourself, do not touch the
vents or lens while operating or right after
turning off LED.
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 open any cover on the product.
•This would prove hazardous because
of high-voltage current inside the
product.
Be careful not to touch the ventilation hole
while the projector is on as hot air comes
out.
Do not place objects vulnerable to heat
near the projector.
Take care not to lose the lens cover of the
product.
•The lens could get damaged.
Do not use any undesignated battery.
The ventilation hole is hot for some time
though the projector is turned off. Keep
you hands or body off the ventilation hole.
Be careful to keep your body away from
the projector lense while working. The lens
is hot.
(Children and those who have sensitive
skin should be more careful.)
•The lens cover protects the lens and
should be used when the projector is
turned off.
•To hide the screen while the projector is
turned on, use the BLANK feature.
1-3Major Safety Precautions
2Installation and Connection
2-1Package Contents
•Unpack the product and check if all of the contents listed below have been included.
•Store the packaging box in case you need to move the product at a later date.
Projector
CONTENTS
Quick Setup GuideWarranty Card
(Not available in all locations)
Remote Control / 2 Batteries
(Only for SP-F10M)
( Not available in all loca-
Remote Control / 1 Battery
(Only for SP-F10)
( Not available in all loca-
tions)
4 Screws
(For bracket of ceiling
mount.)
A ceiling mount is not included and must be purchased separately. Use the included screws to attach the projector to
the ceiling mount bracket.
User ManualPower Cord
Cleaning ClothD-Sub Cable
tions)
Lens cover
Installation and Connection2-1
2-2Installing the Projector
Install the projector so that the beam from the projector is perpendicular to the screen.
•Place the projector so that the lens aims at the center of the screen. If the screen is not vertical, the picture on the
screen may not appear rectangular.
•Do not install the screen in bright surroundings. If the surroundings are too bright, the picture on the screen will be
washed out and not display clearly.
•When using the projector in bright surroundings, use curtains to block the light.
•You can install the projector in the following locations relative to the screen: Front-Floor / Front-Ceiling / Rear-Floor /
Rear-Ceiling. To view the installation position settings, see below.
To adjust the picture when you install the projector behind the screen
Installing behind a semi-transparent screen.
When you install the projector behind a semi-transparent screen,
you can use the menu to adjust the picture so that it displays correctly, depending on where you've located the projector, rearfloor (or low) or rear-ceiling.
1. For rear-floor, press :
Menu > Setup > Install > Rear-Floor
2. For rear-ceiling, press :
Menu > Setup > Install > Rear-Ceiling
To adjust the picture when you install the projector in the front of the screen
Installing the projector in front of the screen.
When you install the projector in front of a screen, you can use
the menu to adjust the picture so that it displays correctly,
depending on where you’ve located the projector, front-floor (or
low) or front-ceiling.
1. For front-floor, press :
Menu > Setup > Install > Front-Floor
2. For front-ceiling, press :
Menu > Setup > Install > Front-Ceiling
2-2Installation and Connection
2-3Leveling with Adjustable Feet
Press the PUSH buttons, as shown, to adjust the legs and level
the projector.
The projector can be adjusted to a height of up to 1.18 inches (30mm, about 12 °) from the reference point.
If
<Auto Keystone>
If fine tuning is required after auto-adjustment, use <
is set to
<On>, <V-Keystone>
is adjusted automatically
V-Keystone
>.
.
Installation and Connection2-3
2-4Zoom and Focus Adjustment
Zoom Knob : You can adjust the size of the image within the
zoom range by manipulating the Zoom Knob.
Focus Ring : Focus the picture on the screen using the Focus
Ring.
The size of your screen determines the distance you set your projector from the screen.
If you do not install your projector at the projection distance specified in the Screen Size and Projection Distance table in
Section 2-5, you will not be able to adjust the focus correctly.
2-4Installation and Connection
2-5Screen Size and Projection Distance
A. Screen / Z. Throw Distance / Y’. Distance from Lens Center to Image Bottom
Install the projector on a flat, even surface and level the projector using the adjustable feet to obtain optimal picture quality. If
images are not clear, adjust them using the Zoom Knob or Focus Ring, or move the projector forward and backward.
SCREEN SIZETHROW DISTANCEOFFSET
M (DIAGONAL)X (HORIZONTAL)Y (VERTICAL)Z (TELE)Z (WIDE) Y'
This projector is designed to show images optimally on a 80 ~ 120 inch sized screen.
2-5Installation and Connection
2-6Ventilation openings
For the location of the ventilation openings, see the picture below:
•Do not block the ventilation openings. Blocking the ventilation openings can cause your projector to overheat and may cause
it to fail.
Air outtake vent
Air intake vent
Installation and Connection2-6
2-7Rear Side
The appearance and the color may differ depending on the model.
1. LAN port8. Kensington Lock slot
2. S-VIDEO IN port9. Power port
3. AUDIO OUT port10. PC IN port
4. PC OUT port11. RS-232C port
5. HDMI/DVI IN port12. [AV IN] VIDEO port
6. Remote Control Signal Receiver 13. [AV IN] L-AUDIO-R port
7. USB port (Only for SP-F10M)
2-7Installation and Connection
2-8Supported Display Modes
PC Timing (D-Sub/HDMI)
HORIZONTAL
FORMATRESOLUTION
IBM640 x 35070Hz31.46970.08625.175
IBM640 x 48060Hz31.46959.94025.175
IBM720 x 40070Hz31.46970.08728.322
VESA640 x 48060Hz31.46959.94025.175
MAC640 x 48067Hz35.00066.66730.240
VESA640 x 48070Hz35.00070.00028.560
VESA640 x 48072Hz37.86172.80931.500
VESA640 x 48075Hz37.50075.00031.500
VESA720 x 57660Hz35.91059.95032.750
VESA800 x 60056Hz35.15656.25036.000
VESA800 x 60060Hz37.87960.31740.000
VESA800 x 60070Hz43.75070.00045.500
VESA800 x 60072Hz48.07772.18850.000
FREQUENCY
(KHZ)
VERTICAL
FREQUENCY
(HZ)
PIXEL
FREQUENCY
(MHZ)
VESA800 x 60075Hz46.87575.00049.500
MAC832 x 62475Hz49.72674.55157.284
VESA1024 x 76860Hz48.36360.00465.000
VESA1024 x 76870Hz56.47670.06975.000
VESA1024 x 76872Hz57.67272.00078.434
VESA1024 x 76875Hz60.02375.02978.750
VESA1152 x 86460Hz53.78359.95981.750
VESA1152 x 86470Hz63.00070.00096.768
VESA1152 x 86472Hz64.87272.00099.643
VESA1152 x 86475Hz67.50075.000108.000
VESA1280 x 72060Hz44.77259.85574.500
VESA1280 x 72070Hz52.50070.00089.040
VESA1280 x 72072Hz54.07272.00091.706
VESA1280 x 72075Hz56.45674.77795.750
VESA1280 x 76860Hz47.77659.87079.500
VESA1280 x 76875Hz60.28974.893102.250
VESA1280 x 80060Hz49.70259.81083.500
VESA1280 x 80075Hz62.79574.934106.500
VESA1280 x 96060Hz60.00060.000108.000
VESA1280 x 96070Hz69.93070.000120.839
Installation and Connection2-8
FORMATRESOLUTION
HORIZONTAL
FREQUENCY
(KHZ)
VERTICAL
FREQUENCY
(HZ)
PIXEL
FREQUENCY
(MHZ)
VESA1280 x 96072Hz72.07272.000124.540
VESA1280 x 96075Hz75.23174.857130.000
VESA1280 x 102460Hz63.98160.020108.000
VESA1280 x 102470Hz74.62070.000128.943
VESA1280 x 102472Hz76.82472.000132.752
VESA1280 x 102475Hz79.97675.025135.000
VESA1400 x 105060Hz65.31759.978121.750
VESA1440 x 90060Hz55.93559.887106.500
VESA1440 x 90075Hz70.63574.984136.750
VESA1600 x 120060Hz75.00060.000162.000
All resolutions higher or lower than 1024x768 are converted to 1024x768 by the Scaler chip inside the projector.
If the resolution of the signal output by the PC matches the real resolution (1024x768) of the projector, the screen quality is
optimal.
AV Timing (D-Sub)
FORMATRESOLUTIONSCAN
BT.601 SMPTE 267M480i59.94HzInterlaced
BT.1358 SMPTE 293M480p59.94HzProgressive
BT.601576i50HzInterlaced
BT.1358576p50HzProgressive
SMPTE 296M720p59.94Hz/60HzProgressive
BT.709 SMPTE 274M1080i59.94Hz/60HzInterlaced
AV Timing (HDMI)
FORMATRESOLUTIONSCAN
720p50HzProgressive
1080i50HzInterlaced
HORIZONTAL
FREQUENCY
(KHZ)
VERTICAL
FREQUENCY
(HZ)
PIXEL
FREQUENCY
(MHZ)
EIA-861Format1640 x 480Progressive59.94031.46925.175
EIA-861Format1640 x 480Progressive60.00031.50025.200
EIA-861Format2,3720 x 480Progressive59.94031.46927.000
EIA-861Format2,3720 x 480Progressive60.00031.50027.027
EIA-861Format41280 x 720Progressive59.93944.95574.175
EIA-861Format41280 x 720Progressive60.00045.00074.250
EIA-861Format51920 x 1080Interlaced59.93933.71674.175
2-8Installation and Connection
FORMATRESOLUTIONSCAN
HORIZONTAL
FREQUENCY
(KHZ)
VERTICAL
FREQUENCY
(HZ)
FREQUENCY
EIA-861Format51920 x 1080Interlaced60.00033.75074.250
EIA-861Format17,18720 x 576Progressive50.00031.25027.000
EIA-861Format191280 x 720Progressive50.00037.50074.250
EIA-861Format201920 x 1080Interlaced50.00028.12574.250
AV Timing (VIDEO/S-VIDEO)
NTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL60, PAL-N, PAL-M, SECAM
Your projector supports the standard video formats listed above through its video and s-video inputs. No adjustments are
necessary.
PIXEL
(MHZ)
Installation and Connection2-8
2-9Connecting the Power
The appearance and the color may differ depending on the model.
•Plug the power cord into the power terminal on the rear side of the projector.
2-9Installation and Connection
2-10Connecting with a PC and Setting up the PC
2-10-1.
Setting up the PC Environment
Check the following items before connecting your PC to your projector.
1. Click the right mouse button on the Windows desktop, and then click [Properties].
The <Display Properties> dialog appears.
2. Click the [Settings] tab, and then set the <Screen resolution>. The optimal resolution for the projector is 1024 x 768. For other
resolutions supported by the projector, see the PC Timing Display Mode table in section 2-8.
You do not have to change the <Color quality> setup.
3. Press the [Advanced] button. Another property window appears.
4. Click the [Monitor] tab and set the <Screen refresh rate>. For the refresh rate that matches the resolution you’ve chosen, see
the refresh rate (60 Hz, 70 Hz, etc.) next to your selected resolution in the PC Timing Display Mode table in section 2-8.
Installation and Connection2-10
Setting the refresh rate sets both the vertical and horizontal frequencies.
5. Click the [OK] button to close the window, and then click the [OK] button on the <Display Properties> window to close that
window.
6. Shut down the PC and connect it to the projector.
The setup process might vary depending on your type of computer or version of Windows.
(For example, [Properties] appears instead of [Properties (R)] as shown in 1.)
This projector supports 32 bit color quality (per pixel) when it is used as a PC monitor.
Projected images may differ from the images on your monitor depending on the monitor manufacturer or Windows version.
When connecting the projector to a PC, make sure that the PC setup complies with the display settings supported by this
projector. If it does not, you may have signal problems.
2-10-2.
Connecting with a PC
The appearance and the color may differ depending on the model.
Make sure that your PC and projector are turned off.
2-10Installation and Connection
1. Connect the [PC IN] port on the rear side of the projector to the PC video out (D-sub) port of the PC using a PC video cable.
2. Plug in the power cords of the projector and the PC.
3. Connect the [AV IN (L-AUDIO-R)] input port of the projector to the speaker output ports of the PC using an audio cable.
This product supports plug and play. If you use Windows XP, you do not need to set up the driver on your PC.
Using the Projector
1. Turn on the projector, and then 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 then set the PC Environment (screen resolution, etc.) if necessary.
3. Adjust the screen.
Installation and Connection2-10
2-11Connecting a PC using an HDMI/DVI cable
The appearance and the color may differ depending on the model.
Make sure that your PC and projector are turned off.
1. Connect the [HDMI/DVI IN] terminal of the projector to the HDMI or DVI terminal of your PC using a HDMI/HDMI or HDMI/DVI
cable (Not supplied).
- If you are connecting to the HDMI terminal of your PC, use an HDMI/HDMI cable (Not supplied).
- For the supported resolutions and refresh rates, see PC Timing (D-Sub/HDMI) in Section 2-8, "Supported Display Modes".
2. If you connected using a HDMI/DVI cable, connect the [AV IN (L-AUDIO-R)] terminal of the projector to the Audio out terminal
of your PC using an audio cable (Not supplied).
- If you connected with a HDMI/HDMI cable, you do not need an audio cable.
2-11Installation and Connection
2-12Connecting an HDMI-Compatible Device
The appearance and the color may differ depending on the model.
Make sure that the AV device and your projector are turned off.
1. Connect the [HDMI/DVI IN] terminal at the back of the projector to the HDMI or HDMI/DVI output terminal of the digital output
device using an HDMI/DVI or HDMI/HDMI cable.
- If you are connecting to the HDMI output terminal on the digital output device, use an HDMI/HDMI cable.
- For supported input signal formats, resolutions, and frequencies, see AV Timing(HDMI) in Section 2-8, "Supported Display
Modes".
2. If you connected using a HDMI/DVI cable, connect the [AV IN (L-AUDIO-R)] terminal on the projector to the Audio out terminal
on your digital output device using an audio cable (Not supplied).
- If you connected with a HDMI/HDMI cable, you do not need an audio cable.
Installation and Connection2-12
2-13Connecting an AV device using a D-Sub cable
The appearance and the color may differ depending on the model.
Make sure that the AV device and your projector are turned off.
1. Connect the [PC IN] terminal at the back of the projector to the D-Sub terminal of your AV device using a D-Sub cable.
- For supported input signal formats, resolutions, and frequencies, see AV Timing (D-Sub) in Section 2-8, "Supported Display
Modes".
2. Connect the [AV IN (L-AUDIO-R)] terminal at the back of the projector to the Audio out terminal of your AV device using an
audio cable (Not supplied).
2-13Installation and Connection
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