Samsung SP-P410M User Manual

LED Pocket Projector
Owner’s Instructions

SP-P410M

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

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
Connecting with a PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
Setting up the PC Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
Supported Display Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
Connecting the Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
Connecting an A/V device with an audio/video cable . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10
Connecting an A/V device with a Component/D-Sub Cable . . . . . . 2-11
Connecting a USB Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12
Kensington Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13
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 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 © 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.
Major Safety Precautions 1-1

1-2 Care and Maintenance

Cleaning the Surface and the Lens
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.
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1-3 Safety Precautions

Icons used for safety precautions
Icon
Warning
Caution
Meaning of Signs
Do not perform. Must be followed.
Do not disassemble.
Do not touch. Must be grounded to prevent electric shock.
NAME MEANING
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.
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.
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.
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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. The hot air comes out.
Do not place objects vulnerable to heat near the projector.
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.)
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 Setup Guide Product Warranty User Manual Power Cord
Remote Control / 1 Battery
CR 2025, Not available in
(
Cleaning Cloth Adapter D-Sub Cable
all locations)
Installation and Connection 2-1

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 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.
Select Menu > Setup > Install > Rear-Floor
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.
Select Menu > Setup > Install > Front-Floor
2-2 Installation and Connection

2-3 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.
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2-4 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.
2-4 Installation and Connection

2-5 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.
1. The screen height and diagonal length according to the projection distance
SCREEN
POSITION
Projection Range 68 cm / 26.8
Screen height 30 cm / 11.8
Screen diagonal length
A B C D E F G
inches
inches
50.8 cm / 20 inches
104 cm /
40.9 inches
46 cm / 18.1 inches
76.2 cm / 30 inches
140 cm /
55.1 inches
61 cm / 24.0 inches
101.6 cm / 40 inches
176 cm /
69.3 inches
76 cm / 29.9 inches
127 cm / 50 inches
212 cm /
83.5 inches
91 cm / 35.8 inches
152.4 cm / 60 inches
248 cm /
97.6 inches
106 cm /
41.7 inches
177.8 cm / 70 inches
283 cm /
111.4 inches
122 cm /
48.0 inches
203.2 cm / 80 inches
The projection distance is the horizontal distance between the projector and the screen.
2. When your P410 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).
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2-6 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 Window 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)
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2-7 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 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.
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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.)
•This appliance supports up to 32 bits per pixel in Color quality when it is used as a PC monitor.
•Projected images may differ from the monitor depending on the monitor manufacturer or Windows versions.
•When connecting the projector to a PC, check that the PC setup complies to display settings supported by this projector. If not, there may be signal problems.
2-7 Installation and Connection
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