Samsung Sp A900b User Manual

							Adjustment Description  Play/Stop 
Install To tailor the picture to the installation location, you can inv ert the projected images 
vertically/horizontally.  
 
  1) Front-Floor  : Normal Image
  2) Front-Ceiling  : Horizontal/Vertical Reversed Image
  3) Rear-Floor  : Horizontally Reversed Image
  4) Rear-Ceiling  : Vertically Reversed Image
Light Setting  Used to set the image  brightness by adjusting the amount of lig ht generated by the 
lamp.  
 
  1) Bright  : Used to enhance the brightness in relatively bright ambient  light. Since 
this mode increases the light level of the lamp, you may experi ence more noise 
which is produced when the  projector is cooled down.
  2) Theater  : Using this function, you can a djust the light level of the lamp so that you 
can comfortably watch pictures on the screen even when watching  under dark 
conditions. It also lowers power consumption and extends the li fe of the lamp.
Bright 
Theater  
Test Pattern Generated by the projector itsel f. Utilized as standard to opti mize the installation of the 
projector.  
 
  1) Crosshatch  : You can check whether the picture is distorted or not.
  2) Screen Size  : You can refer to picture format sizes such as 1.33 : 1 or 1.7 8 : 1.
  3) Color Standard  : You can view the difference by changing the Color Standard to  
SMPTE_D/HD/EBU. 
  4) Red  : Red Screen, only for color adjustment.
  5) Green  : Green Screen, only f or color adjustment.
  6) Blue  : Blue Screen, only for color adjustment.
  7) White  : White Screen, only f or color adjustment.
  8) 6500K_White  : White Screen, brings out the white tones for a more real whit e.
 
 
▶ The Crosshatch and Screen Size patterns of this projector are  provided by JKP (JK 
Production).
▶ The Red/Green/Blue colors of the test patterns are only for th e color adjustment 
procedures, and may not comply w ith the actual colors displayed during video 
playback.
Crosshatch 
Screen Size 
Color 
Standard 
Red 
Green 
Blue
White
6500K_White
PC Eliminates or reduces noise that causes unstable screen quality , such as screen 
shaking. If the noise i s not removed using Fine Adjustment, adjust the frequency to the 
maximum and then perform F ine Adjustment again.  
 
 
 
 
Only activated in the PC environment.
  1) Auto Adjustment  : Used to adjust frequency and phase of PC screen 
automatically.
2) Coarse  : Used to adjust frequency when  vertical lines appear on PC screen.
  3) Fine  : Used to fine tune the PC screen.
  4) Zoom  : Used to extend PC screen from the center.
  5) Reset  : Using this function, you can reset the PC menu settings to th e factory 
default settings.
Auto 
Adjustment 
Coarse  
Fine  
Zoom 
Reset 
Color Standard  You may adjust the color standar d to suit the color standard of the input signal. 
 
  1) SMPTE_C  : Standardized for Video Equipment by the Society of Motion Pic ture 
and Television Engineers
  2) HD  : High Definition, 1125 scan lines, standard definition TV subm itted to the 
ITU-R by U.S., Japan and Canada, in 1986.
  3) EBU  : Regulations and standards for  European Broadcasting Productio n and 
Technology, standardized by th e European Broadcasting Union.
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Factory DefaultUsing this function, you can reset various settings to the fact ory default settings. 
 
 
 
 
|  Input | Picture | Setup | Option | 
 
 
* Click the Play( )/Stop( ) button in the table below to view the  video file. 
Screen 
Adjustment  Description 
Play/Stop 
Language You can select the language used for the menu screen. 
 
Menu Position You can move Menu Positi on up/down/left/right. 
 
Menu 
Translucency You can set the translucency of menu. 
 
1) Opaque
2) Low
3) Medium
4) High
Menu Display 
Time You 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   
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LED IndicatorYou can enable or disable the  operating LED's on the product. 
 
  1) Off  : This mode disables the operatin g LED. However, the LED will come on 
regardless of the LED setting when the power is turned on or of f 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. 
Light Effect  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 screen  The Blue screen function causes t he screen to change to the Blue screen if there is no 
signal input from the external device connected to your project or. 
 
  1) Off
  2) On
Information You can check external source signals, picture setup, PC pictur e adjustment and lamp 
use time.  
 
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| Before Contacting Service Personnel| 
 
 
 
 
 Installation and Connection 
 
Symptoms   Troubleshooting 
No Power.
zCheck the power cable connections.  
I want to install my projector on 
the ceiling. 
zThe ceiling installation support is sold separately. Contact your local product 
distributor.  
External Source can not be 
selected.
zBe sure that the connection cable(s) (video) is properly connected to the 
proper port. If the device is not connected properly, it can not 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 incorrect, 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 the 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 the 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 at the back of 
the projector. 
zCheck the Remote Control batteries. 
zBe sure that the ,  settings are not at their 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 near 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 frequency of the 
screen. 
No external device screen is displayed.
zCheck the operating status for the external device and check whether the 
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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 usi ng a soft dry cloth. 
 
Do not clean the projector with flammable 
substances such as benzene, thinners or a wet 
cloth, as these ma y 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 an expenda ble item. For best operating performance, replace the lamp according to 
the usage time. You can view the lamp usage time in the Informa tion Display (INFO button).
Use the recommended lamp when replacing. Lamp specifications are defined in the user’s manual. Replace 
with the same model provided with the projector. 
- Lamp Model Name : LAMP-MERCURY-Philips
- Lamp Manufacture : Philips Lighting
- Lamp Life Time : 2000Hrs 
- Lamp Type : 300W UHP
Check that the power cord is unp lugged before replacing the lamp.
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 ov er 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 chil dren. 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.
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When handling the lamp, avoid to
uching any part of it except for the handles. If you handle the lamp 
incorrectly, it may affect the screen quality and shorten its l ifetime.
  
LAMP(S) INSIDE THIS PRODUCT CONTAIN MERCURY AND MUST BE RECYCLE D  
OR DISPOSED OF ACCORDING TO LOCAL STATE OR FEDERAL LAWS. 
For details see lamprecycle. org , eiae.org, or call 1-800-Samsu ng 
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 left 
rear of your projector. Place your 
projector so that its left side is 
visible and then remove the 
screws on the lamp cover. 
* Be careful you r projector does 
not fall.Open the cover by holding down 
(A) in the figure and pulling (B).
  
 
Remove the screws (A) in the 
figure and then hold and open 
(B). Remove the screws as shown in 
the figure. As shown in the figure, lift up the 
lamp handles by holding them 
and pull the lamp.
 
  
Assembling a new lamp is in the reverse order of the disassembl y.
 
 
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please contact a SAMSUNG customer care center.  
 
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 Glossary 
 
 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 antenna using a coaxial ca ble. 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 progr ams via cable instead of radio waves. To view cable broadcasts, you have to 
subscribe to your local cable br oadcast service provider and install an additional receiver. 
 
 
Color Standard
A pre-determined default color s tandard determined by the broadcasting standard of the corresponding country or 
area. 
 
 
Color Temperature
Color temperature is a simplified  way to characterize the spectral properties of a light sourc e. A low color temperature 
implies a warmer (more yellow/red) light while a high color tem perature implies a colder (more blue) light. 
 
 
COMPOSITE IN Port
A COMPOSITE IN Port is a general video input port (yellow). Bot h chrominance and luminance are transmitted on the 
same 75-ohm cable. 
 
 
Component Port (Green, Blue, Red)
The Component Port separately tr ansmits the luminance signal. 
 
 
Digital Broadcast
Digital Broadcast is a televisio n broadcasting signal digitized  and transmitted according to the United States terrestrial 
digital broadcast spec ifications, or ATSC. 
 
 
DVD (Digital Versatile Disc)
DVD is a large capacity media disk that can save multimedia con tent 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)
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