Samsung Sp L20 User Manual

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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 surroundings. 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: Front-Floor / Front-Ceiling / Rear-Floor / Rear-Ceiling. To view 
the installation position settings, see below. 
 
To adjust picture when you install 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  
Install the projector on the side where you are watching 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  
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2-3 Leveling with Adjustable Feet 
 The projector can be adjusted to a height of up to 30 mm (about 12 °) from the reference point.
Depending on the position of the projector, Keystone distortion of the image may appear.
If  is set to , any keystone will be automatically adjusted. If fine tuning is required after auto-
adjustment, tune using the .
 
To level the projector, turn the Adjustable Feet of 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 on 
the next page, 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.
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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 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.
SCREEN SIZETHROW DISTANCEOFFSET
M (DIAGONAL)X (HORIZONTAL)Y (VERTICAL)Z (TELE)Z (WIDE) Y
INCHESCMINCHESCMINCHESCMINCHESCMINCHESCMINCHESCM
40 101.6 32 81.3 24 61.0 54.2 137.6 44.9 114.0 4.0 10.2
50 127.0 40 101.6 30 76.2 68.0 172.7 56.4 143.3 5.0 12.7
60 152.4 48 121.9 36 91.4 81.8 207.8 68.0 172.6 6.0 15.2
70 177.8 56 142.2 42 106.7 95.7243.0 79.5 202.0 7.0 17.8
80 203.2 64 162.6 48 121.9 109.5 278.1 91.1 231.3 8.0 20.3
90 228.6 72 182.9 54 137.2 123.4 313.3 102.6 260.6 9.0 22.9
100 254.0 80 203.2 60 152.4 137.2 348.4 114.1 289.9 10.0 25.4
110 279.4 88 223.5 66 167.6 151.0 383.5 125.7 319.2 11.0 27.9
120 304.8 96 243.8 72 182.9 164.8 418.7 137.2 348.5 12.0 30.5
130 330.2 104 264.2 78 198.1 178.7 453.8 148.7 377.8 13.0 33.0
140 355.6 112 284.5 84 213.4 192.5 488.9 160.3 407.1 14.0 35.6
150 381.0 120 304.8 90 228.6 206.3 524.1 171.8 436.4 15.0 38.1
160 406.4 128 325.1 96 243.8 220.2 559.2 183.4 465.7 16.0 40.6
170 431.8 136 345.4 102 259.1 234.0 594.4 194.9 495.0 17.0 43.2
180 457.2 144 365.8 108 274.3 247.8 629.5 206.4 524.3 18.0 45.7
190 482.6 152 386.1 114 289.6 261.7 664.6 218.0 553.6 19.0 48.3
200 508.0 160 406.4 120 304.8 275.5 699.8 229.5 582.9 20.0 50.8
210 533.4 168 426.7 126 320.0 289.3 734.9 241.0 612.2 21.0 53.3
220 558.8 176 447.0 132 335.3 303.2 770.1 252.6 641.5 22.0 55.9
230 584.2 184 467.4 138 350.5 317.0 805.2 264.1 670.8 23.0 58.4
240 609.6 192 487.7 144 365.8 330.8 840.3 275.6 700.1 24.0 61.0
250 635.0 200 508.0 150 381.0 344.7 875.5 287.2 729.4 25.0 63.5
260 660.4 208 528.3 156 396.2 358.5 910.6 298.7 758.7 26.0 66.0
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 This projector is designed to show images optimally on a 80 ~ 120 inch sized screen. 
270 685.8 216 548.6 162 411.5 372.3 945.7 310.2 788.0 27.0 68.6
280 711.2 224 569.0 168 426.7 386.2 980.9 321.8 817.3 28.0 71.1
290 736.6 232 589.3 174 442.0 400.0 1016.0 333.3 846.6 29.0 73.7
300 762.0 240 609.6 180 457.2 413.9 1051.2 344.9 875.9 30.0 76.2
SCREEN SIZETHROW DISTANCEOFFSET
M (DIAGONAL)X (HORIZONTAL)Y (VERTICAL)Z (TELE)Z (WIDE) Y
INCHESCMINCHESCMINCHESCMINCHESCMINCHESCMINCHESCM
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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).
• Use the recommended lamp when replacing. Replace the lamp with the one specified below.
- Lamp Model Name : NSHA230SS
- Lamp Manufacturer : Ushio
- For inquiries on lamp purchase, please refer to Contact SAMSUNG WORLDWIDE.
• Check that the power cord is unplugged before replacing the lamp.
• Because the lamp is a high temperature and high voltage product, wait at least one hour from the time you disconnect the 
power cord before replacing the lamp.
• The lamp is located on the left side of the projector (when looking from the front).
• Do not leave the old lamp near inflammables or in reach of children. There is a danger of burn or injury.
• Remove dirt or foreign material around or inside 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 turn the projector over to change the lamp, put the projector on a soft cloth on a flat surface.
• The projector has been designed so that the projector does not work 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
 Since the lamp is a high temperature and high voltage product, wait at least one hour from the time that the power cord is 
disconnected before replacing it.
The lamp is located on the left side of the projector (when looking from the front).
 
1.Remove the screw shown in the figure below and than open the cover.
2.Remove the two (2) screws shown in the figure below.
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3.Hold and pull the lamp handle out of the projector, as shown in the figure below.
 Assemble a new lamp in the reverse order of disassembly. 
Replacing and Cleaning the Filter
 Precautions when replacing the projector filter:
• The filter is located at the bottom of the projector.
• Turn off the power of the projector, and then disconnect the power cord after the projector has cooled sufficiently.
Otherwise, its parts may be damaged due to internal heat.
• When you replace the filter, you may release some dust.
• For inquiries on filter purchase, please refer to Contact SAMSUNG WORLDWIDE.
The sequence for replacing or cleaning the filter of the projector.
1.Turn off the power of the projector, and then disconnect the power cord after the projector has cooled sufficiently.
2.Turn the projector over so that its bottom points upward, and then push and remove the filter cover in the direction of the 
arrow. 
* When placing the projector with the bottom facing up, make sure to place a soft cloth under the projector to prevent 
scratches.
3.Replace or clean the filter.
• When cleaning the filter, use a small vacuum cleaner designed for computers and small electronics products, or wash it under 
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running water.
• After washing the filter under running water, make sure to dry 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.
• Make sure to select the Reset Filter Time option after replacing or cleaning the filter of the projector
Ventilation openings
The location of the ventilation openings:
• The ventilation openings are located on the right and left sides and at the bottom of the projector.
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2-7 Rear Side
1. PC IN port 7. AUDIO OUT port
2. PC/DVI AUDIO IN port  8. [AV IN] R-AUDIO-L port
3. HDMI/DVI IN port  9. [AV IN] VIDEO Input port
4. Remote Control Signal Receiver 10. [AV IN] S-VIDEO port
5. RS-232C port (For service only) 11. Kensington Lock 
6. PC OUT port  12. POWER Input port
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2-8 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  dialog appears.
2.Click the [Settings] tab, and then set the . The optimal resolution for the projector is 1024 x 768. For other 
resolutions supported by the projector, see the PC Timing Display Mode table in section 2-9.
 You do not have to change the  setup. 
3.Press the [Advanced] button. Another property window appears.
4.Click the [Monitor] tab and set the . For the refresh rate that matches the resolution you’ve chosen, see 
the refresh rate (60 Hz, 70 Hz, etc.) next to your selected resolution in the PC Timing Display Mode table in section 2-9. 
 Setting the refresh rate sets both the vertical and horizontal frequencies. 
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