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SP-M201 SP-M221 SP-M251 SP-M270 SP-M300

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Owner's Instructions
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from the illustrations in this manual. The specifications are
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  • Page 1: Lcd Projector

    SP-M201 SP-M221 SP-M251 SP-M270 SP-M300 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.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    RS232C Command Table ........5-2 Contact SAMSUNG WORLDWIDE ......5-3 Correct Disposal - Europe only .

  • Page 3: Major Safety Precautions

    Copyright © 2010 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.

  • Page 4: Care And Maintenance

    The appearance and the color may differ depending on models. Cleaning Inside the Projector For cleaning the interior of the projector, contact an authorized Samsung Service Center. • Contact a Service Center if dust or other substances are inside the projector.

  • Page 5: Safety Precautions

    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.
  • Page 6 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.
  • Page 7 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.
  • Page 8 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.
  • Page 9 To avoid burning yourself, do not touch the vents or lamp cover while operating or right after turning off the product. Do not open any cover on the product. • This would prove hazardous because of high-voltage current inside the product.

  • Page 10: Installation And Connection

    Installation and Connection 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. Quick Setup Guide Warranty Card / Registration Remote Control / 1 Battery (CR2025/3V)

  • Page 11: Installing The Projector

    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 rectangular.

  • Page 12: Leveling With Adjustable Feet

    Leveling with Adjustable Feet The projector can be adjusted to a height of up to 30 mm (about 12 °) 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>. Press the PUSH buttons, as shown, to adjust the legs and level the projector.

  • Page 13: Zoom And Focus Adjustment

    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 not be able to adjust the focus correctly.

  • Page 14: Screen Size And Projection Distance

    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 clear, adjust them using the Zoom Knob or Focus Ring, or move the projector forward and backward.
  • Page 15 SCREEN SIZE M (DIAGONAL) X (HORIZONTAL) INCHES INCHES 660.4 685.8 711.2 736.6 762.0 787.4 812.8 838.2 863.6 889.0 914.4 939.8 965.2 990.6 1016.0 This projector is designed to show images optimally on a 80 ~ 120 inch sized screen. Installation and Connection Y (VERTICAL) Z (TELE) INCHES...

  • Page 16: Lamp Replacement

    Replace the lamp with the one specified below only. Model Lamp Model Name - For inquiries on lamp purchase, please see 'Contact SAMSUNG WORLDWIDE' in section 5-3. • Check that the power cord is unplugged before replacing the lamp. •...

  • Page 17: Ventilation Openings

    When you replace the filter, you may release some dust. • 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.
  • Page 18 Air outtake vent Air intake vent Installation and Connection...

  • Page 19: Rear Side

    Rear Side 2-7-1. SP-M201 SP-M221 SP-M251 ICON 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/ RS232C port Installation and Connection NAME port...
  • Page 20 2-7-2. SP-M270 / SP-M300 ICON 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/ PC OUT port RS232C port NAME port Installation and Connection...

  • Page 21: Supported Display Modes

    Supported Display Modes 2-8-1. PC Timing (D-Sub/HDMI) FORMAT 640 x 350 640 x 480 720 x 400 640 x 480 VESA 640 x 480 VESA 640 x 480 VESA 640 x 480 VESA 720 x 576 VESA 800 x 600 VESA 800 x 600 VESA...
  • Page 22 FORMAT RESOLUTION VESA 1280 x 960 VESA 1280 x 960 VESA 1280 x 1024 VESA 1280 x 1024 VESA 1280 x 1024 VESA 1280 x 1024 VESA 1440 x 900 VESA 1440 x 900 VESA 1600 x 1200 VESA 1680 x 1050 RB VESA 1680 x 1050 VESA...
  • Page 23 FORMAT RESOLUTION EIA-861 Format2,3 EIA-861 Format2,3 EIA-861 Format4 EIA-861 Format4 EIA-861 Format5 EIA-861 Format5 EIA-861 Format16 EIA-861 Format17,18 EIA-861 Format19 EIA-861 Format20 2-8-4. 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.

  • Page 24: Connecting The Power

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

  • Page 25: Connecting With A Pc And Setting Up The Pc

    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 Properties>...
  • Page 26 Setting the refresh rate sets both the vertical and horizontal frequencies. 5. Click the [OK] button to close the window, and then click the [OK] button on the <Display Properties> window to close that window. 6. Shut down the PC and connect it to the projector. The setup process might vary depending on your type of computer or version of Windows.

  • Page 27: Connecting With A Pc

    2-10-2. Connecting with a PC 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.
  • Page 28 2-10-3. Connecting Video Devices (Monitor, TV, etc.) (SP-M270, SP-M300 Models Only) You can view an image on both your projector and a separate monitor at the same time. Make sure that your PC and projector are turned off. 1. Connect the [PC IN] terminal at the back of the projector to the D-Sub (PC, VGA) terminal of your PC using a D-Sub cable. 2.

  • Page 29: Connecting A Pc Using An Hdmi/Dvi Cable

    2-11 Connecting a PC using an HDMI/DVI cable 2-11-1. 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).
  • Page 30 In Classic View of Windows XP : Go to Control Panel - [Sound and Audio Devices], and select the <Audio> tab. On Windows 7 : Go to Control Panel - [Sound], and select the <Playback> tab. 2. Specify the default device for sound playback: You can select the PC speakers or projector speaker.

  • Page 31: Connecting An Hdmi-Compatible Device

    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/HDMI cable.

  • Page 32: Connecting An Av Device Using A D-Sub Cable

    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 formats, resolutions, and frequencies, see AV Timing (D-Sub) in Section 2-8, "Supported Display Modes".

  • Page 33: Connecting An Av Device With Component Output

    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).

  • Page 34: Connecting Using A Video Cable

    2-15 Connecting using a Video cable Make sure that the AV device and your projector are turned off. Connect the AV device to the - For supported input signal formats, see AV Timing (VIDEO) in section 2-8, "Supported Display Modes". 2.

  • Page 35: Connecting An External Speaker

    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. - When using an external speaker, the internal speaker does not operate, but you can adjust the volume of the external speaker using the Volume button or the remote control of the projector.

  • Page 36: Kensington Lock Slot

    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.

  • Page 37: Using

    • 3P-LCD panel. • SP-M201 : Provides a bright, 2000 lumen screen. • SP-M221 : Provides a bright, 2200 lumen screen. • SP-M251 : Provides a bright, 2500 lumen screen. • SP-M270 : Provides a bright, 2700 lumen screen. •...

  • Page 38: Front, Upper

    Front, Upper ICON NAME Indicators Move / Select Volume button MENU button SOURCE button POWER button Zoom Knob Focus Ring Lens Remote Control Signal Receiver Hole for attaching lens cap string - STAND BY (Blue LED) - LAMP (Blue LED) - STATUS (Green/Red/Yellow LED) Refer to the LED Indications.

  • Page 39: Remote Control

    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 for turning the product on and off. 2. AUTO Button Adjusts the Picture automatically.

  • Page 40: Led Indications

    LED Indications LED Indications :Light is On :Light is Blinking STATUS LAMP STAND BY :Light is Off 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 operation after the [POWER] button on the projec- tor or the remote control has been pressed.

  • Page 41: Clearing Indicator Problems

    If the same problem occurs continually, contact your product distributor or service center. Turn the power off, wait for a sufficient amount of cooling time and then turn the power on to operate. If the same problem occurs continually, con- tact a Samsung service center.

  • Page 42: Using The Screen Adjustment Menu (Osd: On Screen Display)

    Using the Screen Adjustment Menu (OSD: On Screen Display) The Screen Adjustment Menu (OSD: On Screen Display) Structure To access the Menu, press the Menu button on the product or on the remote. To move in the menu, press the arrow buttons. Menu selections with an arrow on the far right have sub-menus.
  • Page 43 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. •...
  • Page 44 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.
  • Page 45 3-5-3. Setup MENU Install To tailor the picture to the installation location, ing from the ceiling), you can invert the projected images vertically / horizontally. • <Front-Floor> : Normal Image • <Front-Ceiling> : Horizontal/Vertical Reversed Image • <Rear-Floor> : Horizontally Reversed Image •...
  • Page 46 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.
  • Page 47 3-5-4. Option MENU Language Using this function, you can select the language used for the menu screen. Menu Option • <Position> : You can move Menu Position up/down/left/right. • <Transparency> : You can set the translucency of the menu. • <High>-<Medium>-<Low>-<Opaque>...
  • Page 48 MENU DESCRIPTION Panel Lock You can disable the buttons on the projector body so that the projector can only be operated by the remote control. • <Off> - <On> Information You can check external source signals, picture setup, and PC picture adjustment. Using...

  • Page 49: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting 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 No Power. Installa- tion and I want to install my projector on the ceiling. Connec- tion External Source can not be selected.
  • Page 50 Symptoms Cannot see picture images. Screen and External Source Poor color. Images are not clear. Strange noise. An operating LED is lit. Lines appear on screen. No external device screen is displayed. Only a blue screen appears. Screen appears in black and white or in an odd color, or the screen is too dark or bright.

  • Page 51: More Information

    More Information Specifications 5-1-1. SP-M201 / SP-M221 / SP-M251 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 ff Focus Adjustment Screen Size (Diagonal)
  • Page 52 5-1-2. SP-M270 / SP-M300 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 ff Focus Adjustment Screen Size (Diagonal) Lens Zoom Ratio Input signal D-Sub 15p HDMI RCA x 1...

  • Page 53: Rs232C Command Table

    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 •...

  • Page 54: Command Table

    Command Table CONTROL ITEM General Power Power Volume Direct Vol- Continuous Mute Blank Still Power On Protection Input Source List HDMI CMD1 Display OSD 0x00 0x00 / Power On Cancel Direct Power 0x01 0x00 Down 0x02 0x00 0x03 0x00 0x04 0x00 (0~9) 0x05...
  • Page 55 CONTROL ITEM Picture Mode Dynamic Standard Presentation Text Movie Game User Contrast Brightness Sharpness Color Tint (G/R) Color Tone Cool2 Cool1 Warm1 Warm2 R offset G offset B offset R gain G gain B gain More Information CMD1 0x0B 0~100 0~100 0~100 0~100...
  • Page 56 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 CMD1 0x0B 0x0C 0x0D...
  • Page 57 CONTROL ITEM Picture Horizontal Continuous Position Vertical Posi- Continuous tion More Information CMD1 LEFT 0x0B 0x1A RIGHT DOWN 0x1B CMD2 CMD3 VALUE 0x00 0x00...
  • Page 58 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...
  • Page 59 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 More Information CMD1 0x0D 0x00 LEFT 0x01 RIGHT DOWN High 0x02 Medium Opaque 5 sec 0x03 10 sec 30 sec 60 sec...
  • Page 60 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 Melody Medium High CMD1 0x0D 0x04 Down Down Down Down Down 0x05 0x06 0x07 0x08 0x0A 0x0B CMD2...

  • Page 61: Contact Samsung Worldwide

    Contact SAMSUNG WORLDWIDE If you have any questions or comments relating to Samsung products, please contact the SAMSUNG customer care center. U.S.A CANADA MEXICO ARGENTINA BRAZIL CHILE COLOMBIA COSTA RICA ECUADOR EL SALVADOR GUATEMALA HONDURAS JAMAICA NICARAGUA PANAMA PERU PUERTO RICO REP.
  • Page 62 Romtelecom, tarif local; 2. 021.206.01.10 – din orice reţea, tarif normal 0700 Samsung (0700 726 7864) 0800-SAMSUNG (726-7864) 902 - 1 - SAMSUNG (902 172 678) 0771 726 7864 (SAMSUNG) 0848-SAMSUNG (7267864, CHF 0.08/ min) 0330 SAMSUNG (7267864) 0-800-05-555...
  • Page 63 More Information 8-10-800-500-55-500 (GSM: 7799) 00-800-500-55-500 00-800-500-55-500 8-800-555-55-55 8-10-800-500-55-500 0-800-502-000 8-10-800-500-55-500 ASIA PACIFIC 1300 362 603 0800 SAMSUNG (0800 726 786) 400-810-5858 010-6475 1880 (852) 3698 - 4698 3030 8282 1800 110011 1800 3000 8282 1800 266 8282 0800-112-8888 021-5699-7777...
  • Page 64 TURKEY U.A.E NIGERIA SOUTH AFRICA MIDDLE EAST 444 77 11 800-SAMSUNG (726-7864) AFRICA 0800 - SAMSUNG (726-7864) 0860-SAMSUNG (726-7864) http://www.samsung.com http://www.samsung.com http://www.samsung.com http://www.samsung.com More Information...

  • Page 65: Correct Disposal - Europe Only

    Correct Disposal - Europe only Correct Disposal of This Product (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment) - Europe only (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) This marking on the product, accessories or literature indicates that the product and its electronic accessories (e.g.

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