Samsung Projector Sp A400b User Manual

							* Click the Play( )/Stop( ) button in the table below to view the video file. 
Screen 
Adjustment Description  Play/Stop 
La ngua geYou can select the Language used for the menu screen. 
 
Menu  Position You can move Menu Position up/down/left/right. 
 
Menu 
TranslucencyYou can set the translucency of menu. 
 
1) Opaque
2)  High
3)  Medium
4)  Low
Menu  Display 
TimeYou can set the display time of the menu. 
 
1) 5 sec 5) 90 sec
2) 10 sec 6) 120 sec
3) 30 sec 7)  Stay  On 
4) 60 sec  
LE D Indi ca t orThis function turns the LEDs On or Off. If the LEDs are affecting the brightness of the 
LCD, you can turn all the LEDs off by turning off this function. Turning the function on 
again will allow the LEDs to operate properly again according to the status of the 
projector. 
 
 1) Off  : This mode disables the operating LED. However, the LED will come on 
regardless of the LED setting when the power is turned on or off or when the 
projector is in an abnormal state.
 2) On : This mode enables the operating LED so that it can display the current 
operating state of the projector. 
Li ght E ff ect  You can turn the LED indicators on your projector on or off according to your 
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.
Blue sreen The Blue screen function causes the screen to change to the Blue screen if there is no 
signal input from the external device connected to your projector. 
 
 1) Off
 2) On
InformationYou can check external source signals, picture setup, PC picture adjustment and lamp 
use time.  
  
						

							 
 
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 Installation and Connection 
 
Symptoms   Troubleshooting 
No Pow er.
zCheck the power cable connections.  
I want to install my projector on 
the ceiling. 
zThe ceiling installation support is sold separately. Contact yo ur local product 
distributor.  
External Source can not be 
selected.
zBe sure that the connection cable(s) (video) is properly connec ted to the 
proper port. If the device is not connected properly, it can no t be selected. 
 
 
   Menu and Remote Control 
 
 
Symptoms   Troubleshooting 
Remote control does not work.
zBe sure that the proper external source is selected.  
zCheck the battery of your remote control. If its size is incorr ect, replace it with 
the recommended battery size. Check whether the polarity of the  installed 
battery is correct.  
zCheck whether your remote control is at a right angle and at th e correct 
distance. Remove any obstacles between your remote control and  the product.  
zDirect lighting of 3-way light bulbs or other lighting device on the remote 
sensor of the projector may affect the sensitivity and cause th e remote control 
to  malfunction.    
zCheck if the remote control battery is empty.  
zCheck whether the LED indicator on the top of the projector is  turned on. 
I cannot select a menu.
zCheck if the menu is displayed in gray. A gray-colored menu is  unavailable. 
   
 Screen and External Source 
 
Symptoms   Troubleshooting 
Cannot see picture images.
zBe sure that the power cord of the projector is connected. 
zBe sure that the proper input source is selected. 
zCheck that the connectors are properly connected to the ports a t the back of 
the projector. 
zCheck the Remote Control batteries. 
zBe sure that the ,  settings are not at thei r lower limit. 
Poor color. 
zAdjust the  and .  
Images are not clear.
zAdjust the focus.  
zCheck that the projection distance is either too far or too nea r to the screen. 
Strange noise.
zIf a strange sound continues, contact our  service center.  
The operating LED is lit up.
zRefer to  Corrective Actions According to LED Indications .  
Lines appear on screen.
zBecause noise may occur when using your PC, adjust the frequenc y of the 
screen. 
No external device screen is displayed.
zCheck the operating status for the external device and check wh ether the  
						

							 
adjustment items, such as the Brightness and the Contrast have been changed 
correctly in the  command screen of the Projector menu.  
Only blue screen appears.
zBe sure to properly connect the external devices. Check the connection cables 
again. 
Screen appears in black and white or 
odd color./ screen is too dark or 
bright.
zAs mentioned above, check the adjustment items such as the Brightness, 
Contrast and Color in the menu.  
zIf you want to restore various settings to their factory defaults, run from the menu.  
 
  
						

							 
 
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To clean the exterior and lens of the projector 
 
Clean the projector  using a soft dry cloth.  
 
Do not clean the projector with flammable 
substances such as benzene, thinners or a wet 
cloth, as these may cause problems. 
 
Do not touch the projector with a nail or any 
other sharp objects, as this may scratch the 
surface.  
   
To clean the interior of the projector 
 
For cleaning the interior of the projector, ask your 
Service Center or a distributor.   
 
Contact your distributor or a Service Center if 
dust or other substances are inside the 
projector. 
 
 
  
Lamp Replacement 
   
Cautions on Lamp Replacement
The projector lamp is en expandable item. For best operating pe rformance, replace the lamp according to the 
usage time. You can view the lamp usage time in the Information  Display (INFO button).
Use the recommended lamp when replacing. Lamp specifications ar e defined in the user’s manual. Replace 
with the same model provided with the projector. 
- Lamp Model Name : 200W Philips fusion lamp 
- Lamp Manufacture : Philips Lighting
- Lamp Life Time : 3000Hrs 
- Lamp Type : 200W UHP
Check that the power cord is unplugged before replacing the lam p.
Even after the power cord has been disconnected, the lamp will be hot. Allow it to cool down for at least 1 hour 
before changing the lamp.
The lamp is located at the left rear of your projector.
Before you turn the projector over to change the lamp, cover th e 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.
Remove dirts or foreign materials around or inside the lamp uni t using a proper vacuum device. 
						

							  
 
When handling the lamp, avoid touching any part of it except fo
r the handles. If you handle the lamp 
incorrectly, it may affect the screen quality and shorten its l ifetime.
The projector is will not operate normally if the cover is not  locked completely after lamp replacement. If your 
projector does not operate normally, refer to the  LED Indications.
  
   Contains Mercury, Dispose According to Local, State or Federal Laws   
 
Lamp Replacement Procedure
The lamp is very hot and operates 
with a high voltage. Allow it to cool 
down for at least 1 hour after 
disconnecting the power cord 
before changing the lamp.The lamp is located at the bottom 
of the product. 
Place the product so that its 
bottom looks upward and remove 
the screws that hold the lamp 
cover in place. 
* When placing the product with 
the bottom upwards, make sure to 
place a soft cloth on the floor to 
prevent scratches.Slide and open the cover in the 
direction of the arrow, as shown in 
the  figur e.
  
 
Remove the screw indicated in the 
figure.Hold and pull the lamp handle 
slightly, as shown in the figure.   
 
   
Assembling a new lamp is in the reverse order of the disassembl y.
 
 
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 Glossary 
 
 Analog Broadcast
An existing broadcasting signal transmitted by a broadcasting station in accordance with the NTSC standard. 
 
 
AN TENN A  IN Port 
This is the port for connecting a TV antenna using a coaxial cable. It is generally used to watch public broadcast 
programs. 
 
 
AV Receiver 
An AV Receiver provides a number of input and output interfaces for audio and video so as to enable the user to 
connect and use various input and output devices. 
 
 
Backlight Remote Control
The buttons on the Backlight Remote Control are lit up so that users can easily press buttons on the remote control 
even when it is dark. 
 
 
Black Level
Black Level sets the light level of the darkest portion of the video signal to match that of the display's black level 
capability so that users can clearly view dark visuals. If the setting does not match the input signal, the dark screen is 
saturated and may not display properly or the dark screen looks milky-white.
 
Cable Broadcast
Cable Broadcast broadcasts programs via cable instead of radio waves. To view cable broadcasts, you have to 
subscribe to your local cable broadcast service provider and install an additional receiver. 
 
 
Color  Standar d
A pre-determined default color standard determined by the broadcasting standard of the corresponding country or 
ar ea.  
 
 
Color  Temper ature
Color temperature is a simplified way to characterize the spectral properties of a light source. A low color temperature 
implies a warmer (more yellow/red) light while a high color temperature implies a colder (more blue) light. 
 
 
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. 
 
 
Component Port (Green, Blue, Red)
The Component Port separately transmits the luminance signal.  
 
 
Digital Broadcast
Digital Broadcast is a television broadcasting signal digitized and transmitted according to the United States terrestrial 
digital broadcast specifications, or ATSC.  
 
 
DVD (Digital Versatile Disc)
DVD is a large capacity media disk that can save multimedia content such as video, games, audio applications, etc. 
using MPEG-2 video compression technology on a CD size disc. 
 
 
DLP (Digital Light Processing)
DLP is a digital display technology using a DMD panel developed by TI (Texas Instruments) of the United States. 
 
 
DLP HD2,  DC2,  DC3
This is a grade of DMD panel. 
 
 
DMD (Digital Micromirror Device)
A DMD panel is an implementation of DLP technology. It consists of microscopic mirrors where each mirror represents 
a  pix el. 
 
 
External Input
External Input is connecting video devices such as a VCR, camcorder, DTV receiver, DVD, etc. to the projector as a 
video source. 
 
 
Gamma Mode
Gamma Mode compensates the video signal produced for analog display devices such as a CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) 
so that the video signal can be clearly displayed on a digital display device. 
 
 
HDMI
▶ HDMI(High-Definition Multimedia Interface), is an interface that enables the transmission of digital audio and video 
signals using a single cable.
▶ The difference between HDMI and DVI is that the HDMI device is smaller in size and has the HDCP (High Bandwidth  
						

							   Digital Copy Protection) coding feature installed.  
 
 
Overscan
Overscan cuts the edge of the picture when there is unnecessary information, images or noise at the edge of the 
picture. For extremely poor video signals, some unnecessary video signals may be displayed on the screen.  
 
 
RS-232C Port (Service Input Port)
This port is provided for service purposes. This port provides data communication in accordance with the RS-232C 
communication standard.  
 
 
S-Video IN Port 
This is called super video. S-Video is a type of video signal which has the video brightness and color signal separated 
in order to provide a better image quality. 
 
 
Satellite Br oadcast
Satellite Broadcast broadcasts programs via satellite so that the program can be viewed in all area in a high visual and 
sound quality. Approximately 100 channels including public broadcast channels are provided. To view satellite 
broadcasts, you have to install an additional receiver. 
 
 
5x Speed, 5 Segment Color Wheel
This is an optical part that converts white rays
 
 
 
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