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Business users should contact their supplier and check the terms and conditions of the purchase contract. This product should not be mixed with other commercial wastes for disposal. BP68-00430C-00 O w n e r ' s I n s t r u c t i o n s SP-H800...
Table of Contents Preparation Features and Design...4 Caution on Lamp Use and Replacement ...5 Projector and Accessories Front/Upper Side and Accessories ...8 Rear Side and Cables ...10 Remote Control Buttons ...11 Operating the Remote Control...12 Installation and Basic Adjustments Installation ...14 Turning ON/OFF ...15...
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Menu Option Setting the Language ...56 Setting the Menu Position...57 Setting the Menu Translucency...58 Setting the Menu Display Time...59 Selecting the Quick Menu ...60 Connecting to PC Before Connecting to PC ...62 Setting up the PC Environment ...63 Connecting to PC...64 Automatic Picture Adjustment ...66 Frequency Adjustment ...67 Fine Tuning with the Phase Adjustment ...68...
Features and Design Optical engine adopting advanced DLP technology ■ The DLP HD2+, DC3 DMD panel of 1280x720 pixels resolution has been adopted. ■ 5X-speed color wheel designed to reduce digital artifacts ■ 250W Lamp designed to improve luminance Vivid colors ■...
Caution on Lamp Replacement ■ Unplug the power cord before replacing the lamp. ■ Inside of the projector is very hot. Cool off the projector for at least an hour after turning off. ■ Contact your dealer to purchase a lamp for replacement.
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Preparation Projector and Accessories ...8 Installation and Basic Adjustments ...14...
MENU Use this button to enter or exit a menu or to move forward in a menu. POWER Used to turn the projector on or off. SOURCE Used to select input signals from the external sources. Select and Move Button...
The POWER button is pressed to turn off the projector, and the cooling system is in operation to cool off inside of the projector. (Lasts for about 1 minute and 30 seconds) Refer to measure 1 below if the cooling fan inside the projector is not in normal operation condition.
PROJECTOR AND ACCESSORIES Rear Side and Cables Rear Side Remote Control Signal Receiver S-VIDEO Input port COMPOSITE Input ports Cables Power Cord Connected to the wall outlet ∏. PC Video Cable (Optional Parts) Connected to the connection port Ø. RS-232C port...
PROJECTOR AND ACCESSORIES Remote Control Buttons Used to turn on the projector. COMP.1 (Pages 24~27) Used to switch to COMPONENT 1 Mode. COMP.2 (Pages 24~27) Used to switch to COMPONENT 2 Mode. S-VIDEO (Pages 23, 26) Used to switch to S-VIDEO Mode.
PROJECTOR AND ACCESSORIES Operating the Remote Control Operating Move/Select Button Inserting Batteries into Remote Control Press on the part of the lid to remove it. Insert two AAA-sized 1.5V batteries by matching +/-. Close the lid. Move Menu Item (Up)
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Do not use new and used batteries together. Replace two batteries at the same time. ■ Remove batteries when the projector is not used for long periods of time. Using Remote Control in Dark Place (LIGHT) Press the LIGHT button of the remote controller for five seconds.
To Install the Projector Install the projector so that the projection is perpendicular to the screen. ■ Center the lens to the screen. If the projector is not positioned perpendicular to the NOTE screen, the image may appear trapezoidal. ■...
Turning ON/OFF Turning On Projector Plug the power cord into the power terminal on the rear side of the projector. Press and push the power switch on the rear side of the projector toward "-". Press the POWER button of the projector or the ON button of the remote control.
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. Zoom Knob Focus may appear dim if the projector is installed at a shorter than recommended distance. (Page 19) NOTE Focus Ring...
For level placing of the projector, adjust the Adjustable Feet of the projector. Adjustable Feet ■ You may adjust the level of the projector up to 5 degrees. ■ Depending on the position of the projector, Keystone distortion of image may appear. (Page 50) NOTE...
Using the Lens Shift Dial Using the Lens Shift Dial Move the picture projected on the screen up and down within the lens range by turning the Lens Shift Dial on the top side of the projector with your fingers. Lens Shift Dial DOWN...
INSTALLATION AND BASIC ADJUSTMENTS 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 Zoom Knob or Focus Ring, or move the projector forward and backward.
Connections and Source Setup Before Connections ...22 Connecting to Video Equipment ...23 Setting up the External Input Source ...26 Naming the External Connections ...27...
Check the followings before connecting the projector to other devices. Check the following Before Connecting 1. Refer to the manual of the device the projector is connected to. The number and position of ports may differ depending on type of devices.
Connecting to VCR/Camcorder/Cable Box S-Video Cable Rear Connection Connect COMPOSITE (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 input port of the projector.
Rear Connection When finishing connecting the devices, connect the power of the projector and the DVD. Turn on the projector and press the COMP.1 button to select Component1. Press the COMP.2 button to select Component2 if COMPONENT2 is connected. ■...
DVI or PC output port, you can connect a digital broadcast receiver using the [DVI] or [PC] input port of the projector. Viewing the picture Turn on the projector and press the COMP.1 COMP.1 button to select Component1. COMP.2 Press the COMP.2 button to select Component2 if COMPONENT2 is connected.
Press the EXIT button to exit the settings. Press the desired source button (COMP.1/ COMP.2/ S-VIDEO/COMPOSITE/ PC/DVI). Pressing a button switches to the respective mode. You can not switch to the mode if the projector is not connected to the respective device. Component1 button to select Input.
Naming the External Connections You can edit the names of devices connected to the projector. MENU 2, 3, 4, 5 …/† 3, 4,5 EXIT Press the MENU button. The main menu is displayed. Press the The Input menu is displayed.
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Picture Adjustment Selecting Picture Mode ...30 Custom Settings of the Picture ...31 Changing the Color Standard ...32 Selecting and Adjusting Color Temperature ...33 Gamma Correction ...34 Saving Custom Picture Settings ...35 Setting up DNIe ...36 Selecting Picture Size...37 Screen Position Adjustment ...39 Selecting Noise Reduction ...40 Color Control...41 Film Mode ...42...
Selecting Picture Mode One Touch MENU 2, 3, 4 …/† 2, 4 EXIT Press the MENU button. The main menu is displayed. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to move to Picture. The Picture menu is displayed. Press the The Picture Mode options will be displayed. Press the ▲...
Custom Settings of the Picture You can adjust Contrast, Brightness, Sharpness, Color and Tint of the picture as desired. One Touch MENU 2, 3, 4 …/†/œ/√ 2, 3, 4 EXIT Press the MENU button. The main menu is displayed. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to move to Picture. Press the button.
Changing the Color Standard You may adjust the color standard to suit the color standard of the input signal. MENU 2, 3, 4, 5 …/†/œ/√ 2, 3, 4, 5 EXIT Press the MENU button. The main menu is displayed. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to move to Picture, then press the The Picture menu is displayed.
Selecting and Adjusting Color Temperature You can change tint of the entire screen to suit your needs. MENU 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 …/†/œ/√ 2, 3, 4, 6, 7 EXIT Press the MENU button. The main menu is displayed. Press the ▲...
Gamma Correction An image compensation function that controls the settings according to the video properties. MENU 2, 3, 4, 5 …/† 2, 3, 4, 5 EXIT Press the MENU button. The main menu is displayed. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to move to Picture, then press the The Picture menu is displayed.
Saving Custom Picture Settings Used to save custom picture (Contrast, Brightness, Sharpness, Color, Tint, Color Temperature and Gamma) settings. MENU 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 …/†/œ/√ 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 EXIT Press the MENU button. The main menu is displayed. Press the ▲...
Setting up DNIe DNIe (Digital Natural Image engine) is an image enhancing function developed by Samsung Electronics. It enables users to enjoy brighter, sharper and more dynamic pictures. MENU 2, 3, 4 …/† 2, 3, 4 EXIT Press the MENU button.
Selecting Picture Size One Touch MENU 2, 3, 4 …/† 2, 3, 4 EXIT Press the MENU button. The main menu is displayed. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to move to Picture, then press the The Picture menu is displayed. Press the ▲...
Screen Position Adjustment Adjust the screen position if the edges are not aligned. MENU 2, 3 …/†/œ/√ 2, 3, 4 EXIT Press the MENU button. The main menu is displayed. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to move to Picture, then press the The Picture menu is displayed.
Selecting Noise Reduction When a dotted line is displayed or the screen trembles, you can view picture in better visual quality by enabling Noise Reduction. MENU 2, 3, 4 …/† 2, 3, 4 EXIT Press the MENU button. The main menu is displayed. Press the ▲...
Color Control You can filter the color of the entire screen according to your taste. MENU 2, 3, 4 …/† 2, 3, 4 EXIT Press the MENU button. The main menu is displayed. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to move to Picture, then press the The Picture menu is displayed.
Film Mode Using this function, you can set the display mode optimized for playing movies when watching a movie. Film Mode provides optimal display settings for movies. MENU 2, 3, 4 …/† 2, 3, 4 EXIT Press the MENU button. The main menu is displayed.
Overscan Using this function, you can cut the edge of the picture when there is unnecessary information, images or noise on the edge of the picture. MENU 2, 3, 4 …/† 2, 3, 4 EXIT Press the MENU button. The main menu is displayed. Press the ▲...
Setting the Black Level Using the Black Level function, you can set the light level of the darkest portion of the video signal so that you can clearly see dark areas on the screen. MENU 2, 3, 4 …/† 2, 3, 4 EXIT Press the MENU button.
Setup Flipping/Reversal of Projected Image ...48 Light Setting ...49 Correcting Vertical Keystone ...50 Test Patterns ...51 Restoring the Factory Default Settings...52 Information ...53 Setting the LED ...54...
Flipping/Reversing the Projected Image To support positioning of the projector, horizontal/vertical flipping and picture reversal are available. One Touch MENU 3, 4 …/† 2, 4 EXIT Press the MENU button. The main menu is displayed. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to move to Setup.
Bright Used to enhance the brightness in relatively bright ambient light. Since this mode increases the light level of the lamp, you may experience more noise which is produced when the projector is cooled down. button. button. Setup : Front-Floor √...
V-Keystone √ Test Pattern √ √ Factory Default † More Move Enter Return V-Keystone V-Keystone corrects distortion of picture NOTE image by software. It is better to install the projector properly to avoid distortion instead of using the V-Keystone feature.
Test Patterns Generated by the projector itself. Utilized as installation basis for better installation of the projector. MENU 2, 3, 4 …/† 2, 3, 4 EXIT Press the MENU button. The main menu is displayed. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to move to Setup, then press the button.
Restoring the Factory Default Settings Using this function, you can reset various settings to the factory default settings. MENU 2, 3, 4 …/†/œ/√ 2, 3, 4 EXIT Press the MENU button. The main menu is displayed. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to move to Setup, then press the The Setup menu is displayed.
Information You can check external source signals, picture setup, PC picture adjustment and lamp use time. One Touch MENU 2, 3 …/† 2, 3 EXIT Press the MENU button. The main menu is displayed. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to move to Setup, then press the button.
This mode disables the operating LED. However, the light will light up regardless of the LED setting when the power is turned on or off or when the projector is in an abnormal state. This mode enables the operating LED so that it can display the current operating state of the projector.
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Menu Option Setting the Language...56 Setting the Menu Position...57 Setting the Menu Translucency ...58 Setting the Menu Display Time...59 Selecting the Quick Menu ...60...
Setting the Language You can select the language used for the menu screen. MENU 3, 4 …/† 2, 4 EXIT Press the MENU button. The main menu is displayed. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to move to Menu Option. The Menu Option menu is displayed.
Setting the Menu Position You can move Menu Position to up/down/left/right. MENU 2, 3 …/†/œ/√ 2, 3, 4 EXIT Press the MENU button. The main menu is displayed. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to move to Menu Option, then press the The Menu Option menu is displayed.
Setting the Menu Translucency You can set the translucency of menu. MENU 2, 3, 4 …/† 2, 3, 4 EXIT Press the MENU button. The main menu is displayed. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to move to Menu Option, then press the The Menu Option menu is displayed.
Setting Up the Menu Display Time You can set the display time of the menu. MENU 2, 3, 4 …/† 2, 3, 4 EXIT Press the MENU button. The main menu is displayed. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to move to Menu Option, then press the The Menu Option menu is displayed.
Connecting to PC Before Connecting to PC ...62 Setting up the PC Environment...63 Connecting to PC ...64 Automatic Picture Adjustment ...66 Frequency Adjustment ...67 Fine Tuning with the Phase Adjustment...68 Zooming the Screen ...69 Reset the PC ...70...
Adjust the PC display setting to the resolution and frequency supported by the projector. ■ Refer to the PC user manual (graphic and sound card) when connecting the projector to PC. ■ Do not connect power cord until all connections are completed. It may result in damage to the product if you connect power during connection.
Projected images may differ from the monitor depending on monitor manufacture or Windows versions. ■ If a band or an unusual signal appears on the projector when PC is turned off or disconnected, switch to Composite mode using the SOURCE button or check that PC is properly connected.
Connecting to PC You can connect a PC to the projector and use it as a monitor. Using PC Video Cable or DVI Cable Connect PC port on the rear side of the projector to the monitor output port of PC using PC video cable.
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Pin Configuration of PC Video Port Plug PC Video Cable (15-pin signal) Pin No. PC Input Red (R) Green (G) Blue (B) Ground Ground (DDC) Red (R) Ground Green (G) Ground Blue (B) Ground Reserved Ground Sync Ground Data (DDC) Horizontal Sync Vertical Sync Clock (DDC)
Automatic Picture Adjustment Used to adjust frequency and phase of PC screen automatically. MENU 2, 3, 4 …/† 2, 3 EXIT Press the MENU button. The main menu is displayed. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to move to Setup, then Press the The Setup menu is displayed.
Frequency Adjustment Used to adjust frequency when vertical lines appear on PC screen. MENU 2, 3, 4 …/†/œ/√ 2, 3, 4 EXIT Press the MENU button. The main menu is displayed. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to move to Setup, then Press the button.
Fine Tuning with the Phase Adjustment Used to fine tune the PC screen. MENU 2, 3, 4 …/†/œ/√ 2, 3, 4 EXIT Press the MENU button. The main menu is displayed. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to move to Setup, then Press the The Setup menu is displayed.
Zooming the Screen Used to extend PC screen from the center. MENU 2, 3, 4, 5 …/†/œ/√ 2, 3, 4, 5 EXIT Press the MENU button. The main menu is displayed. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to move to Setup, then Press the The Setup menu is displayed.
Reset the PC Using this function, you can reset the PC menu settings to the factory default settings. MENU 2, 3, 4, 5 …/†/œ/√ 2, 3, 4, 5 EXIT Press the MENU button. The main menu is displayed. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to move to Setup, then Press the The Setup menu is displayed.
Before Contacting Service Personnel If this projector does not operate properly, check the following first. If the problem is continues, contact your dealer. Installation and Connection Symptoms No Power. Image is distorted or trapezoidal. Want to install projector on ceiling.
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Screen and External Source Symptoms Cannot see picture ■ Be sure that the power cord of the projector is in place. images. ■ Be sure that the proper input source is selected. ■ Check that the connectors are properly connected to the ports at the back of the projector.
Other Information Storage and Maintenance ...76 Purchasing Optional Parts ...77 Glossary ...78 Structure of Screen Menu ...80 Lamp Replacement ...83 RS-232C Connection and Control ...84 Specifications ...86 Remote Control Specifications ...87...
Storage and Maintenance Clean and maintain the projector in the following way. Cleaning the Projector and Lens Use a dry soft cloth. ■ Do not use flammable materials such as benzene and thinner. Do not use a wet cloth. It may result in malfunction.
Purchasing Optional Parts Information for purchasing accessories or optional parts. Optional Parts DVI-D Cable You can purchase at electronics shops or over the Internet. Video Cable S-Video Cable 1.5V AAA Batteries You can purchase at electronics shops or over the Internet. Or you can call your dealer or service center.
External Input External Input is connecting video devices such as a VCR, camcorder, DTV receiver, DVD, etc. to the projector as a video source. Satellite Broadcast Satellite Broadcast broadcasts programs via satellite so that the program can be viewed in all area in a high visual and sound quality.
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COMPOSITE IN Port A COMPOSITE IN Port is a general video input port (yellow). Both chrominance and luminance are transmitted on the same 75-ohm cable. DVD (Digital Versatile Disc) DVD is a large capacity media disk that can save multimedia content such as video, games, audio applications, etc.
Structure of Screen Menu You can see the entire structure of screen menu. Buttons used for Screen Menu Open Menu/Exit Menu Select Composite/S-Video/Component Input Mode Input : Component1 √ Source List √ Edit Name Move Enter Return Input Source List Edit Name Picture √...
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Picture Size Position DNIe Noise Reduction Black Level Color Control Film Mode Overscan Setup √ Install : Front-Floor √ Light Setting : Theater √ V-Keystone √ Test Pattern √ Factory Default √ † More Move Enter Return Setup Install Light Setting Theater Bright V-Keystone...
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Structure of Screen Menu Menu Option √ Language : English Menu Position √ √ Menu Translucency : Opaque √ Menu Display Time : 120 Sec Move Enter Return Menu Option Language Menu Position Menu Translucency Menu Display Time (Continued) English / Deutsch / Nederlands / Español / Français / Italiano / Svenska / Português / Opaque / High / Medium / Low 5 / 10 / 30 / 60 / 90 / 120 / Stay On...
■ The projector lamp is installed at the bottom of the projector. ■ Before you turn the projector over to change the lamp, cover the projector with a soft cloth on a flat surface. ■ Do not leave the old lamp near inflammables or in reach of children. There is a danger of burn or injury.
3 seconds. ■ While controlling the Projector using a Computer, you cannot check the Projector’s status change using the Computer nor will it be displayed on the Projector’s screen. Transmit the INFORMATION command to display the current information on the Projector’s screen.
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.
Remote Control Specifications Function and Transmission Codes System Button Code (Power) ON (Power) OFF COMP.1 (Component1) COMP.2 (Component2) COMPOSITE S-VIDEO Full Zoom1 P.SIZE Zoom2 4 : 3 Dynamic Standard Movie1 Movie2 P.MODE User1 User2 User3 Custom Remote Control Signal Format LEADER PULSE 4.5msec 4.5msec...