Samsung SP-M300 User Manual

SP-M200 SP-M220 SP-M250 SP-M270 SP-M300

LCD Projector

Owner’s Instructions

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.

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

Leveling with Adjustable Feet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3

Zoom and Focus Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4

Screen Size and Projection Distance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5

Lamp Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6

Rear Side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7

Supported Display Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8

Connecting the Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9

Connecting with a PC and Setting up the PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10

Connecting a PC using an HDMI/DVI cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11

Connecting an HDMI-Compatible Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12

Connecting an AV device using a D-Sub cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13

Connecting an AV device with Component output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14

Connecting using a Video cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15

Connecting an External Speaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16

Kensington Lock slot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17

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

TROUBLESHOOTING

Before Requesting Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

MORE INFORMATION

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1

RS232C Command Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2

Contact SAMSUNG WORLDWIDE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3

Correct Disposal - Europe only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4

1 Major Safety Precautions

1-1 Before You Start

Icons used in this manual

ICON NAME MEANING

Caution Indicates cases where the function may not work or the setting may be canceled.

Note Indicates a hint or tip to operate a function.

Using this Manual

• Make yourself fully aware of the safety precautions before using this product.

• 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 © 2010 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

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
models.

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.

1-3 Safety Precautions

Icons used for safety precautions

ICON 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.

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 models.

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.

Major Safety Precautions 1-3

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.

1-3 Major Safety Precautions

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 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 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 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.

Major Safety Precautions 1-3

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.

1-3 Major Safety Precautions

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 lamp cover while operating or
right after turning off the product.

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 lamp. The lamp 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.

Major Safety Precautions 1-3

2 Installation and Connection

2-1 Package 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 Installation Guide Warranty Card / Registration

Card (Not available in all

locations)

Remote Control / 1 Battery

Cleaning Cloth D-Sub Cable Lens cover

( Not available in all loca-

tions)

User Manual Power Cord

4 Screws

Projector case

(For bracket of ceiling

mount.)

A ceiling mount is not included and must be purchased separately. Use the included crews to attach the projector to the
ceiling mount bracket.

2-1 Installation and Connection

2-2 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 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> / <Rear­Floor> / <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

Installation and Connection 2-2

2-3 Leveling 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 30 mm (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

>.

.

2-3 Installation and Connection

2-4 Zoom 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.

Installation and Connection 2-4

2-5 Screen 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 SIZE THROW DISTANCE OFFSET

M (DIAGONAL) X (HORIZONTAL) Y (VERTICAL) Z (TELE) Z (WIDE) Y'

INCHES CM INCHES CM INCHES CM INCHES CM INCHES CM INCHES CM

30 76.2 24 60.9 18 45.7 42.7 108.4 35.5 90.1 2.6 6.3

40 101.6 32 81.3 24 61.0 57.0 144.7 47.4 120.3 3.3 8.4

50 127.0 40 101.6 30 76.2 71.2 180.8 59.2 150.4 4.1 10.5

60 152.4 48 121.9 36 91.4 85.4 217.0 71.0 180.4 5.0 12.6

70 177.8 56 142.2 42 106.7 99.7 253.1 82.9 210.5 5.8 14.7

80 203.2 64 162.6 48 121.9 113.9 289.4 94.7 240.6 6.6 16.8

90 228.6 72 182.9 54 137.2 128.2 325.6 106.6 270.7 7.4 18.9

100 254.0 80 203.2 60 152.4 142.4 361.7 118.4 300.7 8.3 21.0

110 279.4 88 223.5 66 167.6 156.6 397.8 130.2 330.8 9.1 23.1

120 304.8 96 243.8 72 182.9 170.9 434.0 142.1 360.8 9.9 25.2

130 330.2 104 264.2 78 198.1 185.1 470.3 153.9 391.0 10.8 27.3

140 355.6 112 284.5 84 213.4 199.4 506.4 165.8 421.1 11.6 29.4

150 381.0 120 304.8 90 228.6 213.6 542.5 177.6 451.1 12.4 31.5

160 406.4 128 325.1 96 243.8 227.8 578.7 189.4 481.1 13.2 33.6

170 431.8 136 345.4 102 259.1 242.1 614.8 201.3 511.2 14.1 35.7

180 457.2 144 365.8 108 274.3 256.3 651.1 213.1 541.4 14.9 37.8

190 482.6 152 386.1 114 289.6 270.6 687.3 225.0 571.4 15.7 39.9

200 508.0 160 406.4 120 304.8 284.8 723.4 236.8 601.5 16.5 42.0

210 533.4 168 426.7 126 320.0 299.0 759.5 248.6 631.5 17.4 44.1

220 558.8 176 447.0 132 335.3 313.3 795.7 260.5 661.6 18.2 46.2

230 584.2 184 467.4 138 350.5 327.5 832.0 272.3 691.8 19.0 48.3

240 609.6 192 487.7 144 365.8 341.8 868.1 284.2 721.8 19.9 50.4

250 635.0 200 508.0 150 381.0 356.0 904.2 296.0 751.8 20.7 52.5

2-5 Installation and Connection

SCREEN SIZE THROW DISTANCE OFFSET

M (DIAGONAL) X (HORIZONTAL) Y (VERTICAL) Z (TELE) Z (WIDE) Y'

INCHES CM INCHES CM INCHES CM INCHES CM INCHES CM INCHES CM

260 660.4 208 528.3 156 396.2 370.2 940.4 307.8 781.9 21.5 54.6

270 685.8 216 548.6 162 411.5 384.5 976.5 319.7 811.9 22.3 56.7

280 711.2 224 569.0 168 426.7 398.7 1012.8 331.5 842.1 23.2 58.8

290 736.6 232 589.3 174 442.0 413.0 1049.0 343.4 872.2 24.0 60.9

300 762.0 240 609.6 180 457.2 427.2 1085.1 355.2 902.2 24.8 63.0

310 787.4 248 629.9 186 472.4 441.4 1121.2 367.0 932.3 25.6 65.1

320 812.8 256 650.2 192 487.6 455.7 1157.4 378.9 962.3 26.5 67.2

330 838.2 264 670.5 198 502.8 469.9 1193.5 390.7 992.3 27.3 69.3

340 863.6 272 690.8 204 518.0 484.2 1229.6 402.6 1022.4 28.1 71.4

350 889.0 280 711.1 210 533.2 498.4 1265.8 414.4 1052.4 29.0 73.5

360 914.4 288 731.4 216 548.4 512.6 1301.9 426.2 1082.5 29.8 75.6

370 939.8 296 751.7 222 563.6 526.9 1338.0 438.1 1112.5 30.6 77.7

380 965.2 304 772.0 228 578.8 541.1 1374.2 449.9 1142.6 31.4 79.8

390 990.6 312 792.3 234 594.0 555.4 1410.3 461.8 1172.6 32.3 81.9

400 1016.0 320 812.6 240 609.2 569.6 1446.4 473.6 1202.6 33.1 84.0

This projector is designed to show images optimally on a 80 ~ 120 inch sized screen.

Installation and Connection 2-5

2-6 Lamp Replacement

Cautions on Lamp Replacement

• The projector lamp is an expendable item. For best operating performance, replace the lamp according to the usage time.

You can view the lamp usage time in the Information Display (INFO button).

• Replace the lamp with the one specified below only.

Model SP-M200, SP-M220 SP-M250, SP-M270, SP-M300

Lamp Model Name

DPL3311U DPL3321U

- For inquiries on lamp purchase, please see 'Contact SAMSUNG WORLDWIDE' in section 5-3.

• Check that the power cord is unplugged before replacing the lamp.

• Because the lamp is a high temperature and high voltage product, wait at least one hour from the time you disconnect the
power cord before replacing the lamp.

• The projector lamp is on the top of the projector.

• Do not leave the old lamp near flammable items or in reach of children. There is a danger of fire, burns, or injury.

• Remove dirt or foreign material around or inside the lamp unit using a proper vacuum device.

• When handling the lamp, avoid touching any part of it except for the handles. If you handle the lamp incorrectly, you can
shorten the lamp’s lifetime and affect picture quality.

• When you change the lamp, put the projector on a flat surface.

• The projector has been designed so that the projector does not work if the lamp cover is not completely assembled after a

lamp replacement. If the projector does not work properly, please check the operating status of the indicator LED.

Lamp contains Mercury. Dispose According to Local, State or Federal Laws.

Lamp Replacement Procedure

• Because the lamp is a high temperature and high voltage product, wait at least one hour from the time that the power
cord is disconnected before replacing it.

• The projector lamp is on the top of the projector.

1. Remove the screw shown in the figure below, and then open the cover.

(SP-M200, SP-M220, SP-M250) (SP-M270, SP-M300)

2. Wtih the cover open, remove the three (3) screws on the top of the projector as shown in the figure below.

3. To remove the lamp, hold and then pull the lamp handle as shown in the figure below.

2-6 Installation and Connection

Install a new lamp in the reverse order of removal.

Replacing and Cleaning the Filter

Precautions when replacing the projector filter:

• The filter is on the side of the projector.

• Turn off the power of the projector, and then disconnect the power cord after the projector has cooled sufficiently.
Otherwise, its parts may be damaged due to internal heat.

• When you replace the filter, you may release some dust.

• For inquiries on replacement filter purchase, please see 'Contact SAMSUNG WORLDWIDE' in Chapter 5.

To replace or clean the filter, follow these steps:

1. Turn off the power of the projector, and then disconnect the power cord after the projector has cooled sufficiently.

2. Open the filter cover.

3. Replace or clean the filter.

• When cleaning the filter, use a small vacuum cleaner designed for computers and small electronics products, or wash it under
running water.

• After washing the filter under running water, make sure to dry it completely. The moisture may cause the filter to corrode.

• If dust cannot be separated from the filter or the filter is torn, it must be replaced.

• After cleaning or replacing the filter, run <Reset> -> <Reset Filter Time> in the <Setup> menu.

Ventilation 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.

Installation and Connection 2-6

Air outtake vent

Air intake vent

2-6 Installation and Connection

2-7 Rear Side

2-7-1. SP-M200 / SP-M220 / SP-M250

ICON NAME

Kensington Lock slot

PC IN port

VIDEO IN port

AUDIO IN (L-AUDIO-R) port

HDMI/DVI IN port

Remote Control Signal Receiver

Power Input port

AUDIO OUT/ port

RS232C port

Installation and Connection 2-7