SP-M200S SP-M220S SP-M250S 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.
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.
Safety Precautions Icons used for safety precautions ICON NAME Warning Caution Meaning of Signs Do not perform. Do not disassemble. Do not touch. 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.
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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. 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.
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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. Caution Take care not to block the vent with a table cloth or curtain.
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To clean dirt or stains on the front projec- tion lens, use spray or a wet cloth damp- ened with neutral detergent and water. Ask a Service Center to clean the interior of the projector at least once per year. Major Safety Precautions...
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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.
( 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. Projector CONTENTS Card (Not available in all...
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.
Leveling with Adjustable Feet The projector can be adjusted to a height of up to 30 mm (about 1.8 inches) from the reference point. If <Auto Keystone> is set to <On>, <V-Keystone> is adjusted automatically. If fine tuning is required after auto-adjustment, use <V-Keystone>.
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.
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.
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304 / 772.20 390 / 990.60 312 / 792.50 400 / 1016.00 320 / 812.80 This projector is designed to show images optimally on a 80 ~ 120 inch sized screen. Installation and Connection THROW DISTANCE Y (VERTICAL) Z (TELE)
• 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.
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.
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Air outtake vent Air intake vent Installation and Connection...
Rear Side 1. Kensington Lock slot 2. PC IN port 3. VIDEO IN port 4. [AUDIO IN] L-AUDIO-R port 5. HDMI/DVI IN port Installation and Connection 6. Remote Control Signal Receiver 7. Power Input port 8. AUDIO OUT/ port 9. RS232C port...
Supported Display Modes PC Timing (D-Sub/HDMI) FORMAT RESOLUTION 640 x 350 640 x 480 720 x 400 VESA 640 x 480 640 x 480 VESA 640 x 480 VESA 640 x 480 VESA 640 x 480 VESA 720 x 576 VESA 800 x 600 VESA...
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All resolutions higher or lower than 800x600 are converted to 800x600 by the Scaler chip inside the projector. If the resolution of the signal out put by the PC matches the real resolution (800x600) of the projector, the screen quality is optimal.
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EIA-861 Format19 EIA-861 Format20 AV Timing (VIDEO) NTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL60, PAL-N, PAL-M, SECAM Your projector supports the standard video formats listed above through its video inputs. No adjustments are necessary. SCAN 1920 x 1080 Interlaced 720 x 576...
The <Display Properties> dialog appears. 2. Click the [Settings] tab, and then set the <Screen resolution>. The optimal resolution for the projector is 800 x 600. For other resolutions supported by the projector, see the PC Timing Display Mode table in section 2-8.
Make sure that your PC and projector are turned off. 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.
2-11 Connecting a PC using an HDMI/DVI cable 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).
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.
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".
Make sure that the AV device and your projector are turned off. 1. Connect the [PC IN] terminal on the back of the projector to the Component terminal on your AV device using a D-Sub to Component cable (Not supplied). This cable has a D-Sub connector on one end and three RCA jacks on the other.
- For supported input signal formats, see AV Timing (VIDEO) in section 2-8, "Supported Display Modes". 2. Connect the [AUDIO IN (L-AUDIO-R)] terminal on the back of the projector and the Audio out terminal on your AV device using an audio cable (Not supplied). 2-15 port using a VIDEO cable (not supplied).
2-16 Connecting an External Speaker You can hear sound through an external speaker instead of the internal speakers built into the projector. 1. Obtain an audio cable (Not supplied) suitable for your external speaker. 2. Connect the [AUDIO OUT/ ] terminal of the projector to the external speaker using an audio cable.
2-17 Kensington Lock slot The Kensington Lock slot allows you to lock your projector, providing a sense of security when you use it in a public place. Because the shape and usage of the lock may differ depending on the model and the manufacturer, see the User Manual supplied with the locking device for more information.
Equipped with an internal 7W (mono) speaker. 5. User adjustments • Allows adjustment of each input port. • Equipped with an internal Test Pattern that can be used to install and adjust the projector. • Compact size, lightweight, and portable. Using...
Use to display the Menu Screen. 3. MENU button Use to select the external device signal. 4. SOURCE button Use to turn the projector on or off. POWER button Use to enlarge or reduce image size. 6. Zoom Knob Use for Focus Adjustment.
Remote Control Using your projector with another remote control device nearby may result in improper functioning due to remote control code (frequency) interference. Using 1. POWER ( ) Button Use this button to turn the product on and off. 2. AUTO Button Adjusts the Picture automatically.
The [POWER] button has been pressed to turn off the projector, and the cool- ing system is in operation to cool off the inside of the projector. (Operates for about 3 seconds.) The cooling fan inside the projector is not operating normally.
This Projector uses a cooling fan system to keep the unit from overheating. Operation of the cooling fan may produce noise, This does not affect product performance and is part of normal operation.
Language Option Sleep Timer 3-5-1. Input MENU Source List You can select a device connected to the projector to display. • <PC>-<AV>-<HDMI> Edit Name You can edit the names of devices connected to the projector. • <VCR>-<DVD>-<Cable STB>-<Satellite STB>-<PVR STB>-<AV Receiver>-<Game>- <Camcorder>-<PC>-<DVI Devices>-<TV>-<IPTV>-<Blu-ray>-<HD DVD>-<DMA>...
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MENU Mode Select a screen mode to match the environment, the kind of images you are projecting, or select a customized mode you have created based on your requirements. <Mode> • <Dynamic> : Selects the picture for increased definition in a bright room. •...
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MENU Position Using this function, you can adjust the screen position if it is not aligned. To adjust, select the direction you want to move the screen, and then press the arrow button pointing in that direction repeatedly. Digital NR If dotted lines appear in an image or the screen shakes, enabling Digital NR (Noise Reduction) can improve the quality of the picture.
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• <Logo>-<Blue>-<Black> A default test pattern built into the projector. You can use it as a reference picture to optimize the Test Pattern installation of the projector and to optimize images. •...
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MENU Video Type If the screen quality is abnormal as a result of the projector not identifying the input signal type auto- matically in <PC> or <HDMI> mode, Video Type lets you manually set the input signal. • In <PC> mode, the menu is only enabled for AV Timing (D-Sub) input signals. For separate H/V sync, it is only enabled for a 1280 x 720p 59.94Hz/60Hz signal.
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<Off>-<On> Sleep Timer With Sleep Timer on, if there is no input signal for the specified time, the projector turns off automati- cally. (There must be no button input from the remote control or the top of the projector for the specified time) •...
Check if the remote control battery compartment is empty. Check whether the LED indicator on the top of the projector is turned on. Check if the menu is displayed in gray. Gray-colored menu items are unavailable.
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Adjust the <Tint> and <Contrast>. Adjust the focus. Check if the projector is too far from or too near to the screen. If a strange sound continues, contact your Service Center. Refer to Corrective Actions According to LED Indications.
More Information Specifications MODEL Panel Size Resolution Aspect ratio Power Power Consumption Voltage Lamp Power Consumption Life Time Dimension Weight Key Features Brightness Contrast Projection Range Keystone Zoom Adjustment Focus Adjustment Screen Size (Diagonal) Lens Zoom Ratio Input signal D-Sub 15p HDMI RCA x 1 Speaker...
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The LCD panel used in the LCD projector consists of hundreds of thousands of fine pixels. Like other video display devices, the LCD panel may contain bad pixels which do not operate. When shipping a product, the conditions for identifying bad pixels and the number of bad pixels that a LCD panel is allowed to contain are strictly managed in accordance with the relevant specified standards by the LCD panel manufacturer and our company.
RS232C Command Table Communication Format (Complies with the RS232C Standard) • Baud rate : 9,600 bps • parity : None • Data bits : 8, stop bit : 1 • Flow Control : None Serial Communication Protocol 1. Command Packet Structure [7bytes] 0x08 0x22 •...
Command Table CONTROL ITEM General Power Power Volume Direct Vol- Continuous Mute Blank Still Power On Protection Input Source List HDMI More Information CMD1 Display OSD 0x00 0x00 / Power On Cancel Direct Power 0x01 0x00 Down 0x02 0x00 0x03 0x00 0x04 0x00...
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CONTROL ITEM Picture Mode Dynamic Standard Presentation Text Movie Game User Contrast 0~100 Brightness 0~100 Sharpness 0~100 Color 0~100 Tint (G/R) G50 / R50 Color Tone Cool2 Cool1 Warm1 Warm2 R offset G offset B offset R gain G gain B gain CMD1 CMD2...
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CONTROL ITEM Picture Gamma -3~3 Save Display OSD Cancel Direct Save Reset Size Normal Zoom1 Zoom2 16:9 Digital NR Black Level 0 IRE/NOR- 7.5 IRE/LOW Overscan Film Mode Auto Auto adjust- ment Coarse fine Reset Zoom LEFT RIGHT Down More Information CMD1 0x0B 0x0C...
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CONTROL ITEM Picture Horizontal Continuous Position Vertical Posi- Continuous tion CMD1 LEFT 0x0B 0x1A RIGHT DOWN 0x1B CMD2 CMD3 VALUE 0x00 0x00 More Information...
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CONTROL ITEM Setup Install Front-Floor Front-Ceiling Rear-Floor Rear-Ceiling Lamp Mode Bright Keystone V-Keystone Auto Key- stone Background Logo Blue Black Test Pattern Crosshatch Screen size Pattern Off Video Type Auto RGB(PC) RGB(AV) YPbPr(AV) Reset Factory Default Reset Filter Time Caption Caption Mode Channel...
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CONTROL ITEM Option Language English Deutsch Nederlands Español Français Italiano Svenska Português Русский 中国语 한국어 Türkçe ไทย Menu Option Position Transpar- ency Display Time CMD1 0x0D 0x00 LEFT 0x01 RIGHT DOWN High 0x02 Medium Opaque 5 sec 0x03 10 sec 30 sec 60 sec 90 sec...
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CONTROL ITEM Option Sound 100Hz 300Hz 1KHz 3KHz 10KHz Filter Check Time Auto Power Sleep Timer 10 min 20 min 30 min Information Panel Lock More Information CMD1 0x0D 0x04 Down Down Down Down Down 0x05 0x06 0x07 0x08 0x0A CMD2 CMD3 VALUE...
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