Samsung SP-M255 - Manual

1-2 Major Safety Precautions 1-2 Care and Maintenance Cleaning the Surface and the Lens Cleaning Inside the Projector 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...

Major Safety Precautions 1-3 1-3 Safety Precautions Icons used for safety precautions Meaning of Signs 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 ICON NAME MEANING Wa...

1-3 Major Safety Precautions Caution Installation Related Warning 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 ...

Major Safety Precautions 1-3 Caution Usage Related 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. Take c...

2-1 Installation and Connection 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 A ceiling mount is not included and must...

Installation and Connection 2-2 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 rect...

2-3 Installation and Connection 2-3 Leveling with Adjustable Feet The projector can be adjusted to a height of up to 1.18 inches (30mm, about 12 °) from the reference point. If <Auto Keystone> is set to <On>, <V-Keystone> is adjusted automatically. If fine tuning is required after ...

Installation and Connection 2-4 2-4 Zoom and Focus Adjustment 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 no...

2-5 Installation and Connection 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 c...

2-6 Installation and Connection 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 wi...

Installation and Connection 2-6 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 pro...

Installation and Connection 2-7 2-7 Rear Side 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 LAN port USB port

2-8 Installation and Connection 2-8 Supported Display Modes 2-8-1. PC Timing (D-Sub/HDMI) FORMAT RESOLUTION HORIZONTAL FREQUENCY (KHZ) VERTICAL FREQUENCY (HZ) PIXEL FREQUENCY (MHZ) IBM 640 x 350 70Hz 31.469 70.086 25.175 IBM 640 x 480 60Hz 31.469 59.940 25.175 IBM 720 x 400 70Hz 31.469 70.087 28.322...

Installation and Connection 2-9 2-9 Connecting the Power 1. Plug the power cord into the power terminal on the rear side of the projector.

2-10 Installation and Connection 2-10 Connecting 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 Propertie...

2-11 Installation and Connection 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).- If you are connecting ...

Installation and Connection 2-12 2-12 Connecting an HDMI-Compatible Device 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...

2-13 Installation and Connection 2-13 Connecting an AV device using a D-Sub 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 form...

Installation and Connection 2-14 2-14 Connecting an AV device with Component output 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)...

2-15 Installation and Connection 2-15 Connecting using a Video cable Make sure that the AV device and your projector are turned off. 1. Connect the AV device to the [VIDEO IN] port using a VIDEO cable (not supplied). - For supported input signal formats, see AV Timing (VIDEO) in section 2-8, "Su...

Installation and Connection 2-16 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 pro...

2-17 Installation and Connection 2-17 Connecting to a Network This product can use network functions. Refer to the following Network connection method. 2-17-1. Connecting to a Dynamic IP (DHCP) Network You can attach the projector to your network through a modem that uses DHCP (Dynamic Host Configur...

2-18 Installation and Connection 2-18 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 ...

Using 3-1 3 Using 3-1 Product Features 1. An optical engine adopting new LCD technology • 1024 x 768 resolution. • 3P-LCD panel. • SP-M205 : Provides a bright, 2000 ANSI lumen screen. • SP-M225 : Provides a bright, 2200 ANSI lumen screen. • SP-M255 : Provides a bright, 2500 ANSI lumen screen. • SP-M...

Using 3-3 3-3 Remote Control Using your projector with another remote control device nearby may result in improper functioning due to remote control code (frequency) interference. POWER ( ) Button Use this button to turn the projector on and off. QUICK Button Use to quickly return to the last menu u...

3-3 Using • 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 damage the remote. • You can use the remote control up to a distance of about 32.8 feet (10 m) from the product. Installing Batteries in the Remote Control 1....

Using 3-4 3-4 LED Indications LED Indications :Light is On :Light is Blinking :Light is Off STATUS LAMP STAND BY STATUS If you press the [POWER] button on the remote control or projector, the screen appears within 30 seconds. The projector is operating normally. The projector is preparing an operati...

3-4 Using Clearing Indicator Problems 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. CLASSIFICA TION STATE MEASURES Action 1 The cooling fan system i...

3-6 Using 3-6 Network Management 3-6-1. Management using the Web Browser The Web Browser lets you monitor and control one projector from a PC without installing any software. Before you can use the Web Browser, you must connect your projector to your local area network. For directions explaining how...

Media Play Function 4-1 4 Media Play Function 4-1 Connecting a USB Storage Device and Precautions 4-1-1. Connecting a USB Device 1. Connect your USB storage device to the USB port on the back of the projector.- The main page of the <Media Play> menu appears. The main page of <Media Play>...

Media Play Function 4-2 4-2 Documents You can view document files in various formats saved on a USB memory device or in the projector's internal memory. Menu displayed from the Documents screen The Menu below appears when you press the [MEDIA.P] button while displaying the Documents screen. • If you...

4-3 Media Play Function 4-3 Photo Enjoy a slideshow of photos saved on a USB memory device or in the projector's internal memory. Menu displayed from the Photo Thumbnails screen The Menu below appears when you press the [MEDIA.P] while displaying the Photo Thumbnails screen. • If you are displaying ...

Media Play Function 4-3 Slideshow Select the file you want using the ▲ / ▼ buttons on the projector or remote control. If you press the [MEDIA.P] button when viewing a slideshow, the following menu appears. Using the remote control during a slideshow: • MEDIA.P : Open the photo menu. • / : View the ...

4-4 Media Play Function 4-4 Music Enjoy music files saved on a USB memory device or the projector's internal memory. Menu displayed from the Music List screen. The Menu below appears when you press the [MEDIA.P] button while displaying the Music List screen. • If you are displaying a screen or item,...

Media Play Function 4-5 Menu displayed when playing music. Select the file you want using the ▲ / ▼ buttons on the projector or remote control. If you press the [MEDIA.P] button when playing music, the following menu appears. Depending on the current language setting, the music file information [ ] ...

4-5 Media Play Function Menu displayed when playing a movie Select the file you want using the ▲ / ▼ buttons on the projector or remote control. If you press the [MEDIA.P] button when playing a movie, the following menu appears. MENU ITEM DESCRIPTION Play Movie Plays video files. Play Mode • <All...

4-6 Media Play Function 4-6 Settings Use the ▲ / ▼ / buttons to move to and access the Setting menus listed below.

Media Play Function 4-6 MENU ITEM DESCRIPTION Options <Button Sound> : Change the button control sound settings for the <Media Play> menu. • <Off> - <On> <Internal Memory Copy> : Change the size of photos you want to copy to internal memory. • <Original Size> : Co...

Media Play Function 4-7 4-7 Supported File Formats Supported File Formats Supported Subtitile formats ITEM FILE EXTENSION Document MS Word 97 ~ 2007 ( doc, docx ) Adobe PDF 1.2 ~1.7 ( pdf ) MS PowerPoint 97 ~ 2007 ( ppt, pptx ) MS Excel 95 ~2007 ( xls, xlsx ) Text ( txt) Photo JPEG • The Progressive...

Troubleshooting 5-1 5 Troubleshooting 5-1 Before Requesting Service Please check the following before requesting After-Sales service. If the problem continues, please contact your nearest Samsung Electronics Service Center. Symptoms Troubleshooting Installa-tion and Connec-tion No Power. Check the p...

More Information 6-1 6 More Information 6-1 Specifications 6-1-1. SP-M205 / SP-M225 / SP-M255 MODEL SP-M205 SP-M225 SP-M255 Panel Size 0.63 inches 3P LCD Resolution XGA (1024 x 768) Aspect ratio 4 : 3 Power Power Consumption 240 W (Standby : under 1W) (Standby : under 1W) (Standby : under 1W) 240 W ...

6-2 More Information Command Table CONTROL ITEM CMD1 CMD2 CMD3 VALUE General Power Power Display OSD / Power On 0x00 0x00 0x00 0 OK 1 Cancel 2 Direct Power Off 3 Volume Direct 0x01 0x00 0x00 (0~100) Continuous Up 0x01 0 Down 0x02 0 Mute On 0x02 0x00 0x00 0 Off 1 Blank On 0x03 0x00 0x00 0 Off 1 Still...

More Information 6-3 6-3 Contact SAMSUNG WORLDWIDE If you have any questions or comments relating to Samsung products, please contact the SAMSUNG customer care center. NORTH AMERICA U.S.A 1-800-SAMSUNG(726-7864) http://www.samsung.com CANADA 1-800-SAMSUNG(726-7864) http://www.samsung.com MEXICO 01-8...

6-4 More Information 6-4 Correct Disposal - Europe only Correct Disposal of This Product (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment) - Europe only Correct disposal of batteries in this product - Europe only (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection sys...