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    							SP-M205 SP-M225 SP-M255 SP-M275 SP-M305
    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.  
    						
    							Table Of Contents
    MAJOR SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
    Before You Start  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  1-1
    Care and Maintenance  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  1-2
    Safety Precautions  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  1-3
    INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION
    Package Contents   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  2-1
    Installing the Projector .  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  2-2
    Leveling with Adjustable Feet    . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  2-3
    Zoom and Focus Adjustment   . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  2-4
    Screen Size and Projection Distance    . . .  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  2-5
    Lamp Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  2-6
    Rear Side  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  2-7
    Supported Display Modes  . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  2-8
    Connecting the Power  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  2-9
    Connecting with a PC and Setting up the PC   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  2-10
    Connecting a PC using an HDMI/DVI cable  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  2-11
    Connecting an HDMI-Compatible Device  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  2-12
    Connecting an AV device using a D-Sub cabl e  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  2-13
    Connecting an AV device with Component output  . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  2-14
    Connecting using a Video cable  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  2-15
    Connecting an External Speaker   . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  2-16
    Connecting to a Network    . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  2-17
    Kensington Lock slot  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  2-18
    USING
    Product Features   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  3-1
    Front, Upper   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  3-2
    Remote Control   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  3-3
    LED Indications   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  3-4
    Using the Screen Adjustment Menu (OSD: On Screen Display)   . . . .  3-5
    Network Management   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  3-6
    MEDIA PLAY FUNCTION
    Connecting a USB Storage Device and Precaut ions   . . . . . . . . . . . . .  4-1
    Documents   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  4-2
    Photo    . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  4-3
    Music    . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  4-4
    Movie  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  4-5
    Settings  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  4-6
    Supported File Formats  . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  4-7
    TROUBLESHOOTING
    Before Requesting Service   . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  5-1 
    						
    							MORE INFORMATION
    Specifications  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  6-1
    RS232C Command Table  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  6-2
    Contact SAMSUNG WORLDWIDE  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  6-3
    Correct Disposal - Europe only  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  6-4 
    						
    							Major Safety Precautions1-1
    1 Major Safety Precautions
    1-1 Before You Start
    Icons used in this manual
    Using this Manual
    • Make yourself fully aware of the safety precautions before using this product.
    • The contents of this manual are subject to change  without prior notice for performance improvement.
    • If a problem occurs, refer to the Troubleshooting section.
    Copyright Notice
    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.
    ICONNAMEMEANING
    Caution Indicates cases where the function ma y not work or the setting may be canceled.
    Note Indicates a hint or tip to operate a function. 
    						
    							1-2Major Safety Precautions
    1-2 Care and Maintenance
    Cleaning the Surface and the Lens
    Cleaning Inside the ProjectorClean the projector using a soft dry cloth.
    • Avoid cleaning the product with 
    a flammable substance such as 
    benzene or thinner.
    • Avoid scratching the lens with yo ur fingernails or a sharp object. 
    This may result in scratches or damage to the product.
    • Avoid cleaning the product with a wet cloth or by directly  spraying water onto the product.
    If water enters the product, it may re sult in fire, electric shock, or 
    a problem with the product.
    • A white stain may appear on the su rface of the projector if water 
    gets on it.
     The appearance and the color may differ depending on the 
    model.
     
    For cleaning the interior of t he projector, contact an authorized 
    Samsung Service Center.
    • Contact a Service Center if dust or other substances are inside  the projector.  
    						
    							Major Safety Precautions1-3
    1-3 Safety Precautions
    Icons used for safety precautions
    Meaning of Signs
    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.
     
    Warning
    ICONNAMEMEANING
    Warning Failing to follow the precautions marked with this sign may result
     in a serious injury or even 
    a fatality.
    Caution Failing to follow the precautions marked with this sign may result in a personal injury or 
    property damage.
    Do not perform.Must be followed. 
    Do not disassemble. The power plug must be unplugged from the 
    wall outlet. 
    Do not touch.Must be grounded to prevent electric shock. 
    Plug the power plug in firmly.
    • Otherwise, it may result in fire.Avoid connecting multiple electric appli-
    ances to a single wall outlet.
    • Otherwise, it may result in fire due to 
    overheating of the wall outlet.
    Avoid using a damaged power cord or plug 
    or a loose power outlet.
    • Otherwise, it may result in electric shock or fire.Avoid bending or twisting the power cord 
    excessively and avoid placing heavy 
    objects on the cord.
    • Otherwise, it may result in electric shock or fire due to a damaged power 
    cord.
    Avoid plugging in or unplugging the power 
    supply with wet hands.
    • Otherwise, it may result in electric shock.To move the product, turn the power off 
    and unplug the power cord and any other 
    wires connected to the product.
    • Otherwise, it may result in electric shock or fire due to the damaged 
    power cord. 
    						
    							1-3Major Safety Precautions
    Caution
    Installation Related 
    Warning
    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.
    When unplugging the power plug from the 
    wall outlet, make sure to hold the power 
    plug by the plug and not by the cord. 
    • Failing to do so may result in electric shock or fire. Do not turn the product on or off by plug-
    ging or unplugging the power plug. (Do not 
    use the power plug as a power switch.)
    Unplug the power plug before cleaning the 
    product.
    • There is a danger of electric shock or fire. Keep the power cord away from sources of 
    heat.
    Connect the power plug to a wall outlet 
    that can be easily reached. 
    • When a problem occurs with the product, you must unplug the power 
    plug to cut the po wer off completely. 
    You cannot cut the power off 
    completely using only the power button 
    on the product. 
    Avoid installing the product in a location 
    exposed to direct sunlight and installing 
    the product near a heat source such as a 
    fire or heater.
    • This may shorten th e product life cycle 
    or cause fire.Avoid installing the product in a badly-ven-
    tilated location such  as inside a bookshelf 
    or closet.
    • Otherwise, it may result in fire due to  internal overheating.
    When installing the product in a cabinet or 
    shelf, take care so that the front end of the 
    product is completely supported by the 
    cabinet or shelf.
    • Failing to do so may result in the product falling and resulting in damage 
    to the product or injury.
    • Make sure to use a cabinet or shelf  suitable to the size of the product.When installing the product on a console 
    or shelf, make sure that the front of the 
    product does not protrude out of the con-
    sole or shelf.
    • Otherwise, this may cause the product to fall off and result in a malfunction or 
    injury.
    Keep the power cord away from heaters. 
    • The coating of the power cord may melt and cause electric shock or fire. When thunder or lighting occurs, unplug 
    the power cord.
    • Failing to do so may result in electric shock or fire. 
    						
    							Major Safety Precautions1-3
    Caution
    Usage Related
    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.Do not install the product in areas with 
    heavy dust.
    Take care not to block the vent with a table 
    cloth or curtain.
    • Otherwise, it may result in fire due to 
    internal overheating.Do not let the product drop while moving it. 
    • This may result in a problem with the product or injury. 
    When putting the product down, place it 
    gently.
    • Failing to do so may result in a problem with the product or injury. Do not install the product at a height where 
    children may reach it.
    •  If a child touches the product, the product may fall and this may result in 
    injury. 
    Avoid inserting meta l objects such as 
    chopsticks, coins or hairpins, or inflamma-
    ble objects into the  product (the vents, 
    ports, etc).
    • If water or an alien substance enters  the product, turn the power off, unplug 
    the power cord and contact a service 
    center.
    • Otherwise, it may result in a problem  with the product, electric shock or fire.Do not let children place objects such as 
    toys or cookies on the product. 
    • If a child tries to reach for any of these objects, the product may fall and cause 
    harm. 
    Do not disassemble, or attempt to fix or 
    modify the product.
    • When the product requires repairs, contact a Service Center. Do not look directly at the light of the lamp 
    nor project the picture into someones 
    eyes. 
    • This is dangerous, especially for 
    children.
    Avoid using or placing inflammable spray 
    or objects near the product.
    • This may result in an explosion or fire.When you remove batteries from the 
    remote, be careful that they are not swal-
    lowed by children. Keep batteries out of 
    the reach of children.
    • If swallowed, see a doctor immediately. 
    Avoid placing a liquid container such as a 
    vase, flowerpot, beverage, cosmetics or 
    drugs, or a metal object over the product.
    • If water or an alien substance enters the product, turn the power off, unplug 
    the power cord and contact a service 
    center.
    • Otherwise, it may result in a problem  with the product, electric shock or fire. 
    						
    							1-3Major Safety Precautions
    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 water or a foreign substance enters the 
    product, turn the product off, unplug the 
    power cord from a wall outlet, and contact 
    a Service Center.
    If the power plug pin or jack is exposed to 
    dust, water or alien substances, clean it 
    thoroughly.
    • There is a danger of electric shock or fire. Do not use the product while it indicates a 
    malfunction, such as no sound or no pic-
    ture.
    • Turn the product off immediately, unplug the power cord from a wall 
    outlet, and contact a Service Center.
    When cleaning the product, disconnect the 
    power cord and clean the product with a 
    soft dry cloth.
    • Avoid using chemicals such as wax, benzene, alcohol, thinner, mosquito-
    repellent, fragrance, lubrication or 
    cleansing agent when cleaning the 
    product.
    This may result in the exterior being 
    deformed or the print being removed.When a gas leak occurs, do not touch the 
    product or the power plug and ventilate 
    immediately.
    • A spark may result in an explosion or fire.
    • During a thunder or lighting storm, do  not touch the power cord or antenna 
    cable
    When not using the product for a long 
    time, such as leaving your home, unplug 
    the power cord from  the wall outlet.
    • Otherwise, it may cause dust  accumulation and result in fire caused 
    by overheating or a short circuit or 
    result in an electric shock.Do not touch the lens on the product.
    • This may cause damage to the lens.
    If the product is installed in a location 
    where the operating conditions vary con-
    siderably, a serious  quality problem may 
    occur due to the surrounding environment. 
    In this case, install the product only after 
    consulting our Call Center.
    • Places exposed to microscopic dust,  chemicals, too high or low temperature, 
    high humidity, such as airports or 
    stations where  the product is 
    continuously used for a long time etc.. Do not touch any outer part of the product 
    with tools such as  a knife or a hammer.
    If you drop the product or the case is dam-
    aged, turn the power off and unplug the 
    power cord. Contact a service center.
    • Failing to do so may result in fire or 
    electric shock.To clean dirt or stains on the front projec-
    tion lens, use spray or a wet cloth damp-
    ened with neutral detergent and water.
    Make sure to place your remote control on 
    a table or desk. 
    • If you step on the  remote control, you 
    may fall and hurt yourself or the 
    product may be damaged. Ask a Service Center to clean the interior 
    of the projector at least once per year. 
    						
    							Major Safety Precautions1-3
    To avoid burning yourself, do not touch the 
    vents or lamp cover while operating or 
    right after turning off the product.Do not clean the product using water spray 
    or a wet cloth. Avoid using any chemicals 
    such as detergents, industrial or automo-
    tive polish, abrasive, wax, benzene, alco-
    hol on any plastic part of the product such 
    as projector case, since this may cause 
    damage.
    Do not open any cover on the product.
    • This would prove hazardous because 
    of high-voltage current inside the 
    product.Do not use any undesignated battery.
    Be careful not to touch the ventilation hole 
    while the projector is on as hot air comes 
    out.The ventilation hole is hot for some time 
    though the projector is turned off. Keep 
    you hands or body off the ventilation hole. 
    Do not place objects vulnerable to heat 
    near the projector. Be careful to keep your body away from 
    the projector lamp. The lamp is hot.
    (Children and those who have sensitive 
    skin should be more careful.)
    Take care not to lose the lens cover of the 
    product. 
    •The lens could get damaged. The lens cover protects the lens and 
    should be used when the projector is 
    turned off.
    • To hide the screen while the projector is 
    turned on, use the 
    BLANK feature. 
    						
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