Gateway M255e Manual

							2-1Installation 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  be purchased separately. Use the included screws to attach the projector to 
the ceiling mount bracket.
 
CONTENTS
Quick Setup Guide Warranty Card (Not available  in all locations)User Manual
Power Cord
Remote Control / 2 Battery 
( Not available in all loca- tions) Cleaning Cloth
D-Sub CableLens cover
4 Screws
(For ceiling mount bracket.)  Projector case 
						

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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 rectangular. 
• Do not install the screen in bright su rroundings. If the surroundings are too bright, the picture  on the screen will be 
washed out and not display clearly.
• When using the projector in bright surroundings, use curtains to block the light.
• You can install the projector in the following locations relative to the screen :  /  /  / . To view the installation position settings, see below.
 
To adjust the picture when you inst all the projector behind the screen 
To adjust the picture when you install  the projector in the front of the screen
Installing behind a semi-transparent screen.
When you install the projector  behind a semi-transparent screen, 
you can use the menu to adjust the picture so that it displays cor-
rectly, depending on where youve located the projector, rear-
floor (or low) or rear-ceiling. 
1. For rear-floor, press : 
Menu > Setup > Install > Rear-Floor
2. For rear-ceiling, press : 
Menu > Setup > Install > Rear-Ceiling  
Installing the projector  in front of the screen. 
When you install the projector in  front of a screen, you can use 
the menu to adjust the picture so that it displays correctly, 
depending on where you’ve located the projector, front-floor (or 
low) or front-ceiling.
1. For front-floor, press : 
Menu > Setup > Install > Front-Floor
2. For front-ceiling, press : 
Menu > Setup > Install > Front-Ceiling   
						

							2-3Installation 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
  is set to ,  is adjusted automatically.
If fine tuning is required after auto-adjustment, use .  
Press the PUSH buttons, as shown, to adjust the legs and level 
the projector. 
						

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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 not be able to adjust the focus correctly.
 
Zoom Knob You can adjust the size of the image within the zoom range  by manipulating the Zoom Knob.
Focus Ring Focus the picture on the screen using the Focus Ring. 
						

							2-5Installation 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 surfac e 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.
SCREEN SIZETHROW DISTANCEOFFSET
M (DIAGONAL)X (HORIZONTAL)Y (VERTICAL)Z (TELE)Z (WIDE) Y
INCHESCMINCHESCMINCHESCMINCHESCMINCHESCMINCHESCM
30 76.2 24 60.9 18 45.7 42. 7 108.4 35.5 90.1 2.6 6.3
40 101.6 32 81.3 24 61.0 57.0 144.7 47.4 120.3 3.3 8.4
50 127.0 40 101.6 30 76.2 71.2  180.8 59.2 150.4 4.1 10.5
60 152.4 48 121.9 36 91.4 85. 4 217.0 71.0 180.4 5.0 12.6
70 177.8 56 142.2 42 106.7 99.7 253.1 82.9 210.5 5.8 14.7
80 203.2 64 162.6 48 121.9 113.9 289.4 94.7 240.6 6.6 16.8
90 228.6 72 182.9 54 137.2 128.2 325.6 106.6 270.7 7.4 18.9
100 254.0 80 203.2 60 152.4 142.4 361.7 118.4 300.7 8.3 21.0
110 279.4 88 223.5 66 167.6 156.6 397.8 130.2 330.8 9.1 23.1
120 304.8 96 243.8 72 182.9 170.9 434.0 142.1 360.8 9.9 25.2
130 330.2 104 264.2 78 198.1 185.1 470.3 153.9 391.0 10.8 27.3
140 355.6 112 284.5 84 213.4 199.4 506.4 165.8 421.1 11.6 29.4
150 381.0 120 304.8 90 228.6 213.6 542.5 177.6 451.1 12.4 31.5
160 406.4 128 325.1 96 243.8 227.8 578.7 189.4 481.1 13.2 33.6
170 431.8 136 345.4 102 259.1 242.1 614.8 201.3 511.2 14.1 35.7
180 457.2 144 365.8 108 274.3 256.3 651.1 213.1 541.4 14.9 37.8
190 482.6 152 386.1 114 289.6 270.6 687.3 225.0 571.4 15.7 39.9
200 508.0 160 406.4 120 304.8 284.8 723.4 236.8 601.5 16.5 42.0
210 533.4 168 426.7 126 320.0 299.0 759.5 248.6 631.5 17.4 44.1
220 558.8 176 447.0 132 335.3 313.3 795.7 260.5 661.6 18.2 46.2
230 584.2 184 467.4 138 350.5 327.5 832.0 272.3 691.8 19.0 48.3 
						

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 This projector is designed to show images optimally on a 80 ~ 120 inch sized screen. 
240 609.6 192 487.7 144 365.8 341.8 868.1 284.2 721.8 19.9 50.4
250 635.0 200 508.0 150 381.0 356.0 904.2 296.0 751.8 20.7 52.5
260 660.4 208 528.3 156 396.2 370.2 940.4 307.8 781.9 21.5 54.6
270 685.8 216 548.6 162 411.5 384.5 976.5 319.7 811.9 22.3 56.7
280 711.2 224 569.0 168 426.7 398.7 1012.8 331.5 842.1 23.2 58.8
290 736.6 232 589.3 174 442.0 413 .0 1049.0 343.4 872.2 24.0 60.9
300 762.0 240 609.6 180 457.2 427 .2 1085.1 355.2 902.2 24.8 63.0
310 787.4 248 629.9 186 472.4 441 .4 1121.2 367.0 932.3 25.6 65.1
320 812.8 256 650.2 192 487.6 455.7 1157.4 378.9 962.3 26.5 67.2
330 838.2 264 670.5 198 502.8 469 .9 1193.5 390.7 992.3 27.3 69.3
340 863.6 272 690.8 204 518.0 484.2 1229.6 402.6 1022.4 28.1 71.4
350 889.0 280 711.1 210 533.2 498.4 1265.8 414.4 1052.4 29.0 73.5
360 914.4 288 731.4 216 548.4 512.6 1301.9 426.2 1082.5 29.8 75.6
370 939.8 296 751.7 222 563.6 526.9 1338.0 438.1 1112.5 30.6 77.7
380 965.2 304 772.0 228 578.8 541.1 1374.2 449.9 1142.6 31.4 79.8
390 990.6 312 792.3 234 594.0 555.4 1410.3 461.8 1172.6 32.3 81.9
400 1016.0 320 812.6 240 609.2 569.6 1446.4 473.6 1202.6 33.1 84.0
SCREEN SIZETHROW DISTANCEOFFSET
M (DIAGONAL)X (HORIZONTAL)Y (VERTICAL)Z (TELE)Z (WIDE) Y
INCHESCMINCHESCMINCHESCMINCHESCMINCHESCMINCHESCM 
						

							2-6Installation 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 with the one specified below only. 
- For inquiries on lamp purchase, please see Contact SAMSUNG WORLDW IDE in section 6-3.
• Check that the power cord is unplugged before replacing the lamp.
• Because the lamp is a high temp erature and high voltage product, wait at least one hour from the time you disconnect the 
power cord before replacing the lamp.
• The projector lamp is on the top of the projector.
• Do not leave the old lamp near flammable items or in reach of  children. There is a danger of fire, burns, or injury. 
• Remove dirt or foreign material around or insi de the lamp unit using a proper vacuum device.
• When handling the lamp, avoid touching any  part of it except for the handles. If you handle the lamp incorrectly, you can 
shorten the lamp’s lifetime  and affect picture quality.
• When you change the lamp, put the projector on a flat surface. 
• The projector has been designed so that the projector does not wo rk 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.
Lamp contains Mercury. Dispose According to Local, State or Federal Laws.
Lamp Replacement Procedure
 •  Because the lamp is a high temperature and high voltage produc t, wait at least one hour from the time that the power 
cord is disconnected before replacing it.
• The projector lamp is on the top of the projector.
 
1. Remove the screw shown in the figure below, and then open the cover.
2. Wtih the cover open, remove the three (3) screws on th e top of the projector as shown in the figure below.
3. To remove the lamp, hold and then pull the  lamp handle as shown in the figure below.
ModelSP-M205 / SP-M225 SP-M255 / SP-M275 / SP-M305
Lamp Model Name DPL3311U DPL3321U 
						

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 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 th e power cord after the projector has cooled sufficiently.
Otherwise, its parts may be dama ged due to internal heat.
• When you replace the filter, you may release some dust.
• For inquiries on replacement filter purchase, please see Contact SAMSUNG WORLDWIDE in Chapter 6.
To replace or clean the f ilter, follow these steps: 
1. Turn off the power of the projector, and then disconnect th e power cord after the projector has cooled sufficiently.
2. Open the filter cover. 
3. Replace or clean the filter.
• When cleaning the filter, use a small va cuum cleaner designed for computers and small electronics products, or wash it under 
running water.
• After washing the filter under running water, make sure to dr y it completely. The moisture may cause the filter to corrode.
• If dust cannot be separated from the filter or the filter is torn , it must be replaced.
• After cleaning or  replacing the filter, run  - >  in the  menu.
Ventilation openings
For the location of the ventilation openings, see the picture below: 
•Do not block the ventilation openings. Blocking the ventilation  openings can cause your projector to overheat and may cause 
it to fail. 
						

							2-6Installation and Connection
 Air outtake vent
 Air intake vent 
						

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2-7 Rear Side
ICONNAME
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