Samsung Projector Sp A400b User Manual

							 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Action 3 When temperature inside 
of the projector becomes 
too high.Adjust the installation state of your projector by referring to the 
Installation Precautions section listed above. Cool down your 
projector sufficiently and then operate it again. If the same problem 
occurs continually, contact your product distributor or service center. 
Action 4 When the color wheel fails to 
operate.Disconnect and reconnect the power cord and start the projector 
again. If the same symptom still occurs, contact your product 
distributor or service center. 
Action 5 The lamp 
malfunctions after power 
turns off 
abnormally or after 
powering on right after 
turning off the projector.Turn the power off, wait for a sufficient amount of cooling time and 
then turn the power on to operate. If the same problem occurs 
continually, contact your product distributor or service center. 
Action 6 When the screen becomes 
darker Check the lamp usage time on the Information Display screen. If you 
need to replace the lamp, contact your product distributor or service 
center.
This Projector uses a cooling fan system to keep the unit from overheating. Operation of the cooling fan may 
cause noise, which does not affect the product performance and is part of normal operation. 
 
 
 
 
Rear Side  
 
  
1. RS-232C port (For service input terminals)  
  
2. SERVICE Input port  
  
3. VIDEO IN Input port  
  
4. S-VIDEO IN Input port  
  
5. Remote Control Signal Receiver  
    
6. HDMI/DVI IN Input port  
  
7. MONITOR OUT terminal 
  
8. PC IN Input port  
  
9. COMPONENT IN Input port  
  
10.POWER Input port  
  
						

							 
 
 
 
 
| Produ ct Features| Produ ct Vi ews| Remote Control| Product Specifications| 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
1.
ON ( ) Button
2.CO MP Button
3.VIDEO Button
4.S-VIDEO Button
5.AUTO Button
6.MENU Button
7.Move ( ▲ ▼ ◀ ▶)/ENTER Button
8.INFO Button 
9.P.SIZE Button
10.STILL Button
11.P.MODE Button
12.
OFF ( ) Button
13.
LI GHT  ( ) But t on
14.HDMI Button
15.QUICK Button
16.PC Button
17.RETURN Button
18.EXIT Button
19.KEYSTONE Button
20.USER Button
21.INSTALL Button
  
1.
ON ( )  
Used to turn on the projector. 
 
2.CO MP 
Used to switch to COMPONENT Mode. 
 
3. VIDE O  
Used to switch to VIDEO Mode. 
 
4.S-VIDEO   
Used to switch to S-VIDEO Mode. 
 
5.AUTO  
Adjusts the Picture automatically. (Available in PC Mode Only)  
 
6.MENU  
Used to display Menu Screen. 
 
7.Move(▲ ▼ ◀ ▶)/ENTER  
Used to move to or select each menu item. 
 
8.INFO  
Used to check source signals, picture setup, PC screen adjustment and lamp lifespan. 
  
						

							 9.P.SIZE  
Used to adjust the size of picture screen. 
 
10.STILL  
Used to see still images. 
 
11.P.MODE  
Used to select Picture Mode. 
 
12.
OFF ( ) 
Used to turn off the projector. 
 
13.LI GHT  ( ) 
Used to operate remote control in dark room. 
 
14.HDMI  
Used to switch to HDMI Mode. 
 
15.QUICK 
Use this to quickly select the last menu you used. 
 
16.PC  
Used to switch to PC Mode. 
 
17.RETURN 
Returns to the previous menu. 
 
18.EXIT  
Used to make Menu Screen disappear. 
 
19.KEYSTONE  
Use this when video scenes are distorted or tilted.  
 
20.USER 
Used to select Picture User Adjust Mode. 
 
21.INSTALL  
Used to flip or reverse the projected image. 
 
 
 
 
| Produ ct Features| Produ ct Vi ews| Remote Control| Product Specifications| 
 
 
 
Design and specifications of the product may be modified without prior notice for better performance. 
 
 Specifications 
 
Model   SP-A400B 
Pan el Size  16.5 mm / 0.65 inch 
Resolution  WXGA (1280 x 768) 
Manufacturer  Texas Instrument 
Lamp Type  200W UHP (Theater mode : 172W) 
Life Time  3,000 Hours (Theater mode : 3,250 hr)  
Manufacturer   Philips 
Color  18.9 M (1024 x 768 x 3 x 8bit) 
Resolution  Optimum 
resolution 1280 x 768 @ 60Hz 
Maximum  
resolution 1280 x 1024 @75Hz 
Input video signal  Video, S-Video, Component, Analog PC, HDMI  
						

							 
Input synchronization signal  Separate H/V sync, TTL 
Maximum Pixel Clock  136.75 MHz 
Diagonal screen size  40 ~250 inch 
Projection Range  0.3 ~9.8 m 
Pow er  Pow er  
Consumption Less than 280W 
Voltage  110/220 Vac +/-10 %, 50/60 Hz +/-3 Hz 
Noise  Theater : 28dB, Bright : 32dB 
Dimensions 343.1 mm(W)x162.4 mm(H)x347.2 mm(D) 
13.5 inches(W) x 6.4 inches(D) x 13.7 inches(H)  
Weight  4.5 kg / 9.9 lb 
Key  Features   Brightness   Max 2,000 ANSI lumen  
Contrast  2,500:1 
Keystone   Vertical 
User  
Environment  Temperature 
and Humidity Operating  Temperature 32 °F ~ 104 °F (0  °C ~ 40 °C),  
Humidity (10 % ~ 80 %) 
Stor age  Temperature -4 °F ~ 113 °F (-20 °C ~ 45 °C) ,  
Humidity (5 % ~ 95 %) 
This Class B equipment is designed for home and office use. The equipment has been registered regarding 
EMI for residential use. It may be used in all areas. Class A is for office use. Class A is for business while 
class B emits less electromagnetic waves than class A. 
 
The DMD Panel used in DLP Projectors consists of several hundred thousand micro mirrors. As with other 
visual display elements, the DMD Panel may include a few bad pixels. Samsung and the DMD Panel 
manufacturer have a  rigid, bad pixel  identification  and limitation procedure in place and products will not 
exceed the maximum number of bad pixels set by our standards. Rarely, non-displayable pixels may exist, 
however it does not affect the picture quality nor the lifespan of the product. 
 
 
  
 Supported Display Modes  
  
Input Sou rce  Resolution  
(HxV)  Horizontal Sync  Vertical Sync 
Pixel 
Frequency 
[MHz] Syn c T ype  
Frequency 
[kHz] polarity Frequency
[Hz] polarity 
PC   640X35031.47 P 70.1 N 25.18 Sep.
37.86 P 85.1 N 31.5 Sep.
640X400 37.86 N 85 P 31.5 Sep.
640X48031.47 N 60 N 25.175 Sep.
35.00 N 66.7 N 30.24 Sep.
37.86 N 72.8 N 31.5 Sep.
37.5 N 75 N 31.5 Sep.
43.27 N 85 N 36 Sep.
720X400 31.47 N 70 P 28.322 Sep.
800X60035.16 P 56.3 N 36 Sep.
37.88 P 60 P 40 Sep.
48.08 P 72.2 P 50 Sep.
46.87 P 75 P 49.5 Sep.
53.67 P 85 P 56.25 Sep.
832X624 49.73 N 75 N 57.28 Sep.
1024X76848.36 N 60 N 65 Sep.
56.4 N 70 N 75 Sep.
60.02 P 75 P 78.75 Sep.
68.68 P 85 P 94.5 Sep.
1152X864 67.5 P 75 P 108 Sep.
1152X870 68.68 N 75 N 100 Sep.
1280X768 47.78 N 60 P 79.5 Sep.
1280X960 60 P 60 P 108 Sep. 
						

							  
1280X102463.98 P 60 P 108 Sep.
79.98 P 75 P 135 Sep.
1440X90055.94 N 60 P 106.5 Sep.
70.64 N 75 P 136.75 Sep.
Component 1920X1080i33.72 P 60 P 74.18 Sep.
28.125 P 50 P 74.25 Sep.
1280x720p45 P 60 P 74.25 Sep.
37.5 P 50 P 74.25 Sep.
720x480p 31.5 P 60 P 27 Sep.
720x576p 31.25 P 50 P 27 Sep.
HDMI 640X35031.47 P 70.1 N 25.18 Sep.
37.86 P 85.1 N 31.5 Sep.
640X400 37.86 N 85 P 31.5 Sep.
640X48031.47 N 60 N 25.175 Sep.
37.5 N 75 N 31.5 Sep.
720X400 31.47 N 70 P 28.322 Sep.
800X60037.88 P 60 P 40 Sep.
46.87 P 75 P 49.5 Sep.
1024X76848.36 N 60 N 65 Sep.
60.02 P 75 P 78.75 Sep.
1280X768 47.78 N 60 P 79.5 Sep.
1280X960 60 P 60 P 108 Sep.
1280X102463.98 P 60 P 108 Sep.
79.98 P 75 P 135 Sep.
1920x1080i33.72 P 60 P 74.18 Sep.
28.125 P 50 P 74.25 Sep.
1280x720p45 P 60 P 74.25 Sep.
37.5 P 50 P 74.25 Sep.
720x480p 31.5 P 60 P 27 Sep.
720x576p 31.25 P 50 P 27 Sep.
720x480i 15.73 P 60 P 13.5 Sep.
720x576i 15.63 P 50 P 13.5 Sep.
 Supported Resolution/Size Modes 
  
 △ : Size & Overscan can be configured, x : Size & Overscan cannot be configured, ○: Size can be configured 
Source Picture Size 
Input Type Mode Full 16:9 Zoom1 Zoom2 4:3 Wide fit
HDMIHD1080i  △ △ △ △ △ △
720p △ △ △ △ △ △
SD576p △ △ △ △ △ x
480p △ △ △ △ △ x
576i △ △ △ △ △ x
480i △ △ △ △ △ x
PC VESA O O x x O x
ComponentHD1080i △ △ △ △ △ △
720p △ △ △ △ △ △
SD576p △ △ △ △ △ x
480p △ △ △ △ △ x
576i △ △ △ △ △ x
480i △ △ △ △ △ x
VIDEO 
& S -VIDEO SD576i O O △ △ O x
480i O O △ △ O x
PCHD1080i O O x x O x
720p O O x x O x
SD576p O O x x O x
480p O O x x O x
576i O O x x O x
480i O O x x O x 
						

							 
 
PC16:9 
ModeOO x x O x
4:3 
ModeOO x x O x
 Picture Position Modes 
  
Overscan : Off 
The position of the screen is not moved in HDMI input mode.
Source Picture Size 
Input Type Mode Full 16:9 Zoom1 Zoom2 4:3 Wide fit
HDMIHD1080i  x x x x x x
720p x x x x x x
SD576p x x x x x x
480p x x x x x x
576i x x x x x x
480i x x x x x x
PC VESA x x x x x x
ComponentHD1080i O O O O O O
720p O O O O O O
SD576p O O O O O x
480p O O O O O x
576i O O O O O x
480i O O O O O x
VIDEO 
& S -VIDEO SD576i x x x x x x
480i x x x x x x
PCHD1080i O O x x O x
720p O O x x O x
SD576p O O x x O x
480p O O x x O x
576i O O x x O x
480i O O x x O x
PC16:9 
ModeOO x x O x
4:3 
ModeOO x x O x
  
Overscan : On 
The position of the screen is not moved in PC input mode.
Source Picture Size 
Input Type Mode Full 16:9 Zoom1 Zoom2 4:3 Wide fit
HDMIHD1080i  O O O O O O
720p O O O O O O
SD576p O O O O O x
480p O O O O O x
576i O O O O O x
480i O O O O O x
PC VESA x x x x x x
ComponentHD1080i O O O O O O
720p O O O O O O
SD576p O O O O O x
480p O O O O O x
576i O O O O O x
480i O O O O O x
VIDEO 
& S-VIDEO SD576i O O O O O x
480i O O O O O x
HD1080i x x x x x x
720p x x x x x x
SD576p x x x x x x
480p x x x x x x
576i x x x x x x 
						

							PC480i x x x x x x
PC16:9 
Modexx x x xx
4:3 
Modexx x x xx 
						

							 
 
 |  Bas ic  Settings | Connecting the Power | Connecting to video equipment | 
 
 
 
 
 Installing the Projector
 
  Install the projector so that the beam from the projector is p erpendicular to the screen.  
  
Place the projector so that the  lens is at the center of the screen. 
  If the screen is not vertically installed, the picture on the  screen may not be a rectangle. 
Do not install the screen in bright surroundings. If the screen  is too bright, the picture on the screen will not be 
displayed clearly.
When installing the screen in bright surroundings, use curtains .
You can install the projector in the following locations: Front-Floor / Front-Ceiling / Rear-Floor / Rear-Ceiling. 
( To view the installation position settings ) 
 To view the picture when installing the projector behind the s creen,  
 
   Install a semi-transparent screen. 
Select  Menu > Setup > Install > Rear-Floor   
 
 To view the picture when installing the projector in the front of the screen, 
 
   Install the projector at the side where you are watching 
the screen. 
Select  Menu > Setup > Install > Front-Floor   
 
  Zoom and Focus Adjustment  
 
  
						

							 
 
 
   Zoom Knob      Focus Ring
 
 
 
You can adjust the size of image within zoom range by manipulatin g the 
Zoom Knob. 
Focus the picture on the screen using the Focus Ring.
  
If your product is installed at a location out of the specified projection 
distance (refer to Screen Size and Projection Distance), the focus cannot 
be adjusted correctly.  
 Leveling with Adjustable Feet 
 
 
 
  For level placing of the projector, adjust the Adjustable Feet of the projector.
  
You may adjust the level of the projector up to 12 mm (average 3.4°) degrees.
Depending on the position of the projector, Keystone distortion of image may appear. 
 Screen Size and Projection Distance 
Install the projector on a flat, even surface and level the projector using the adjustable feet to realize 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 size  
(M:inch)  Hor izental  Vertical  Max   Min  Offset   
(X:mm)  (Y:mm)  (Z:mm)  (Z:mm) (Y':mm) 
10 218 131 392 326.7 11.1 
20 436 261 784.1 653.4 22.2 
30 653 392 1176.1 980.1 33.3 
40 871 523 1568.2 1306.8 44.4 
50 1089 653 1960.2 1633.5 55.5 
60 1307 784 2352.3 1960.2 66.6 
70 1525 915 2744.3 2286.9 77.8 
80 1742 1045 3136.4 2613.6 88.9 
90 1960 1176 3528.4 2940.3 100 
100 2178 1307 3920.5 3267 111.1 
110 2396 1438 4312.5 3593.8 122.2 
120 2614 1568 4704.5 3920.5 133.3 
130 2831 1699 5096.6 4247.2 144.4 
140 3049 1830 5488.6 4573.9 155.5 
150 3267 1960 5880.7 4900.6 166.6 
160 3485 2091 6272.7 5227.3 177.7 
170 3703 2222 6664.8 5554 188.8 
180 3920 2352 7056.8 5880.7 199.9 
190 4138 2483 7448.9 6207.4 211.1 
200 4356 2614 7840.9 6534.1 222.2 
210 4574 2744 8233 6860.8 233.3  
						

							 
 
 
 
   
 
 
220 4792 2875 8625 7187.5 244.4 
230 5009 3006 9017.1 7514.2 255.5 
240 5227 3136 9409.1 7840.9 266.6 
250 5445 3267 9801.1 8167.6 277.7 
This projector is designed to show images optimally on a 80 ~ 120 inch sized screen.
 
 
 
A. Screen  
Z: Throw Distance
Y': Distance from Lens Center to Image Bottom 
 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 click on [Properties].  
 tab will appear.
2. Click on [Settings] tab and set the  by 
referring to  described in the displ ay mode tabl e 
supported by this projector. 
You do not have to change  setup.
3. Press the [Advanced] button. 
Another property window will appear.