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Samsung SP-A800B Owner's Instructions Manual

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  • Page 2 To avoid injuries or damage to property, please read the following precautions carefully and use the product accordingly. The images here are for reference only, and are not applicable in all cases (or countries). Failure to follow the instructions marked with this symbol may cause personal injury or even fatality. Failure to follow the instructions marked with this symbol may cause personal injury or damage to the product or property.
  • Page 3 mains socket, therefore the mains plug shall be readily operable. There is a danger of electric shock or fire. Always unplug the unit by holding the power plug. Pulling the power cable may damage the inside of it. There is a danger of fire. Unplug the power plug before cleaning the product.
  • Page 4 Do not install on an unstable location, or on a stand smaller than the product. If the product falls it may harm children. Install on a flat and stable location as the front part is heavy. In case of thunder/lightning, disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet. There is a danger of electric shock or fire.
  • Page 5 This may cause electric shock or fire. If water or an alien substance enters the product, turn the product off, disconnect the power cord from a wall outlet and contact a Do not disassemble, or attempt to fix or modify the product. When the product requires repairs, contact a Do not use or keep the product near flammable sprays or other such substances.

  • Page 6: Correct Disposal Of This Product (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment) - Europe Only

    Ask a When cleaning the product, disconnect the power cord and wipe the product using a soft dry cloth. When not using the product for an extended period of time, disconnect the power plug. Do not install the product in places with heavy dust, chemical substances, high or low temperatures, high humidity, or where it will be operated for a long period continuously etc.
  • Page 7 (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) This marking shown on the product or its literature, indicates that it should not be disposed with other household waste at the end of its working life. To prevent possible harm to the environment or damage to health from uncontrolled waste disposal, please separate this from other types of waste and recycle it responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources.
  • Page 8 Optical engine adopting advanced DLP technology - A full 1920x1080 HD panel has been adapted. - A 6 segment color wheel has been used to implement optimal colors. - 300W Lamp designed to improve luminance Vivid colors - Quality picture tuning focused on improving color - this unit aims at realizing color coordinates that meet broadcasting standards on video production.

  • Page 9: Source Button

    1. Indicators - TEMP (Red LED) - LAMP (Blue LED) - STAND BY (Blue LED) ※ Refer to the Indications. 2. Focus Ring Used for Focus Adjustment. 3. Lens 4. Lens Position Moving Dial You can adjust screen images up and down within the lens range.
  • Page 10 Power Cable LED Indications ●:Light is On ◐:Light is Blinking ○:Light is Off TEMP LAMP STAND BY If you press the POWER button on the remote control or projector, the screen ○ ○ ● appears within 30 seconds. ○ ● ●...
  • Page 11 When temperature inside Action 3 of the projector becomes too high. When the DDP IC or color wheel Action 4 fails to operate. The lamp is malfunctioning after Action 5 abnormal power off or restarting right after turning off the projector. When the screen becomes Action 6 darker...
  • Page 12 Product Features ON ( Used to turn on the projector. COMP1 Used to switch to COMPONENT 1 Mode. 3. VIDEO Used to switch to Video Mode. S-VIDEO Used to switch to S-VIDEO Mode. Used to switch to PC Mode. MENU Used to display Menu Screen.
  • Page 13 STILL Used to see still images. P.MODE Used to select Picture Mode. OFF ( Used to turn off the projector. LIGHT ( Used to operate remote control in dark room. HDMI1 Used to switch to HDMI 1 Mode. HDMI2 Used to switch to HDMI 2 Mode. COMP2 Used to switch to COMPONENT 2 Mode.
  • Page 14 The DMD Panel used in DLP Projectors consists of several hundred thousand micro mirrors. As with other visual display elements, the DMD Panel may include a few bad pixels. Samsung and the DMD Panel manufacturer have a rigid, bad pixel identification and limitation procedure in place and products will not exceed the maximum number of bad pixels set by our standards.
  • Page 15 1664x748 1696x750 1280x720 1696x751 1696x755 1664x798 1280x768 1696x805 1712x809 1800x1000 1728x999 1280x960 1728x1001 1728x1005 1728x1011 PC, DVI 1688x1066 1728x1066 1280x1024 1728x1067 1688x1066 1728x1072 1360x768 1792x795 1864x1089 1400x1050 1896x1099 1904x934 1440x900 1936x942 1952x948 1600x1200 2160x1250 1920x1080 2080x1111 PC, DVI 1920x1200 2080x1235 858x525 720x480 858x525...
  • Page 16 O : Size & Overscan can be configured, x : Size & Overscan cannot be configured, △: Size can be configured Source Input Type Mode 1080p 1080i 720p HDMI 576p 480p 576i 480i 1080p 1080i 720p Component 576p 480p 576i 480i 576i Video &...
  • Page 17 1080p 1080i 720p 576p 640 x 480p 720 x 480p HDMI 576i 480i 1280 x 1024/60 1024 x 768/60 800 x 600/60 720 x 400/70 640 x 350/70 1080p 1080i 720p Component 576p 480p 576i 480i 576i Video & S- Video 480i 1080p 1080i...
  • Page 18 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.
  • Page 19 Zoom Knob Focus Ring You can adjust the size of image within zoom range by manipulating the Zoom Knob. Focus the picture on the screen using the Focus Ring. If your product is installed at a location out of the specified projection distance (refer to Screen Size and Projection be adjusted correctly.
  • Page 20 Screen size Horizental Vertical(Y:mm) (M:inch) (X:mm) 1107 1328 1550 1771 1992 2214 2435 2657 2878 3099 3321 3542 3763 3985 4206 4428 4649 4870 5092 5313 5535 6641 This projector is designed to show images optimally on a 100 ~ 120 inch sized screen. A.
  • Page 21 2. Click on [Settings] tab and set the <Screen resolution> by referring to <Resolution> described in table supported by this projector. You do not have to change <Color quality> setup. 3. Press the [Advanced] button. Another property window will appear. 4.
  • Page 22 to “Video” mode using the [VIDEO] buttons or check whether your PC is connected correctly. When connecting the projector to PC, check that PC setup complies to display settings supported by this projector. If not, there may be signal problems. 1.
  • Page 23 Connect [VIDEO IN(yellow)] input port of the projector to the VIDEO (yellow) OUT port of video equipment using the video cable. - If the video equipment has S-VIDEO OUT port, connect it to [S-VIDEO IN] input port of the projector. Using the S-VIDEO connection, provides a higher visual quality.
  • Page 24 Connect the [COMPONENT IN 1 (Y/P the Component port at the back of the DVD with the component cable. When the connection is finished, connect the power of your projector and DVD (or the device connected to the digital output terminal). Using the Projector Turn on the projector and press the [COMP1] button to select <Component 1>.
  • Page 25 Connect antenna cable to antenna signal input terminal of the receiver. Connect the COMPONENT 1 [COMPONENT IN 1 (Y/P the projector to the Component port at the back of the digital broadcast receiver with the component cable. - If the digital broadcast receiver provides a PC output port, you can connect a digital broadcast receiver using the [PC IN] input port of the projector.
  • Page 26 Connect [PC IN] port on the rear side of the projector to the monitor output port of PC using PC video cable. When connections are all completed, connect both power codes of the projector and the PC. This product supports plug and play and therefore, if you use Window XP you do not need to setup the driver on your PC.
  • Page 27 - Connecting using a HDMI/DVI cable Connect the [HDMI 1/DVI IN] terminal on the back of the projector and the DVI output terminal of the digital output device using a HDMI/DVI cable. - Connecting using a HDMI cable Connect the [HDMI 1/DVI IN] or [HDMI IN 2] terminal on the back of the projector and the HDMI output terminal of the digital output device using a HDMI cable.
  • Page 28 Screen Adjustment Source List You can select a device connected to the projector to display. 1) Component 1 2) Component 2 3) S-Video 4) Video Edit Name You can edit the names of devices connected to the projector. 1) Component 1 2) Component 2 3) S-Video 4) Video...
  • Page 29 Screen Adjustment Mode Select a screen state which is customized to your projector or change the screen mode as required. 1) Mode - Dynamic Select this if you want the screen quality to be clearer than standard screen quality. - Standard You can comfortably view the projection screen if the surrounding is somewhat bright.
  • Page 30 2) R-Gain 3) G-Gain 4) B-Gain 8) Gamma : An image compensation function that controls the settings according to the video properties. - Film : Picture Adjustment Film gamma. - Video : The Gamma mode normal that matches a TV screen. - Graphic : The Gamma mode that matches a PC screen.
  • Page 31 4) Green : Shows the picture in green by filtering out the red and blue color signals. 5) Blue : Shows the picture in blue by filtering out the red and green color signals. Overscan Using this function, you can cut the edge of the picture when unnecessary information, images or noise on the edge of the picture.
  • Page 32 2) Front-Ceiling : Horizontally Reversed Image 3) Rear-Floor : Vertically Reversed Image 4) Rear-Ceiling : Horizontal/Vertical Reversed Image Light Setting Used to set the image brightness by adjusting the amount of light generated by the lamp. 1) Theater : Using this function, you can adjust the light level of the lamp so that you can comfortably watch pictures on the screen even when watching under dark conditions.
  • Page 33 Screen Adjustment language You can select the language used for the menu screen. Menu Position You can move Menu Position to up/down/left/right. Menu You can set the translucency of menu. Translucency 1) Opaque 2) High 3) Medium 4) Low Menu Display You can set the display time of the menu.
  • Page 34 requirements. 1) Off : LED will not come on. 2) In Standby : Turns the LED on in standby mode. 3) In Watching TV : Turns the LED on while watching TV. 4) Always : LED will come on after you turn the TV off. Appears as an ellipse at the top at the back of your projector.
  • Page 35 Installation and Connection Symptoms No Power. I want to install my projector to the ceiling. External Source is not selected. Menu and Remote Control Symptoms Remote control does not work. I cannot select a menu. Screen and External Source Symptoms Cannot see picture images.
  • Page 36 Only blue screen appears. Screen appears in black and white or odd color./ screen is too dark or bright. adjustment items, such as the Brightness and the Contrast have been changed correctly in the <Mode> command screen of the Projector menu. Be sure to properly connect the external devices.
  • Page 37 Do not leave the old lamp near inflammables or in reach of children. There is a danger of burn or injury. Remove dirts or foreign materials around or inside the lamp unit using a proper vacuum device. Care and Maintenance Contact SAMSUNG WORLDWIDE Other Authority...
  • Page 38 (B). Assembling a new lamp is in the reverse order of the disassembly. If you have any questions or comments relating to Samsung products, please contact a SAMSUNG customer care center. U.S.A 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864)
  • Page 39 GERMANY 01805-SAMSUNG(726-7864) (€ 0,14/Min) HUNGARY 06-80-SAMSUNG (726-7864) ITALIA 800-SAMSUNG (726-7864) LUXEMBURG 0035 (0)2 261 03 710 NETHERLANDS 0900 SAMSUNG(726-7864) (€ 0,10/Min) NORWAY 815-56 480 0 801 801 881 POLAND 022-607-93-33 PORTUGAL 80 8 200 128 REPUBLIC OF IRELAND 0818 717 100...
  • Page 40 U.A.E 8000-4726 Glossary http://www.samsung.ee http://www.samsung.com/lv http://www.samsung.lt http://www.samsung.kz http://www.samsung.ru http://www.samsung.ua http://www.samsung.uz Asia Pacific http://www.samsung.com/au http://www.samsung.com.cn http://www.samsung.com/hk http://www.samsung.com/in http://www.samsung.com/id http://www.samsung.com/jp http://www.samsung.com/my http://www.samsung.com/nz http://www.samsung.com/ph http://www.samsung.com/sg http://www.samsung.com/th http://www.samsung.com/tw http://www.samsung.com/vn Middle East & Africa http://www.samsung.com/za http://www.samsung.com/tr http://www.samsung.com/mea Care and Maintenance Contact SAMSUNG WORLDWIDE Other Authority...
  • Page 41 Analog Broadcast An existing broadcasting signal transmitted by a broadcasting station in accordance with the NTSC standard. ANTENNA IN Port This is the port for connecting a TV aerial using a coaxial cable. It is generally used to watch public broadcast programs.
  • Page 42 Reproduction in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is strictly forbidden. Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing, performance, or use of this material.

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