Samsung Sp A8000 User Manual

							 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Action 3 When temperature inside 
of the projector becomes 
too high. installation precautions listed 
above. Cool down your projector  
sufficiently and then operate it again. If the same problem occ urs 
continually, contact your product distributor or  service center. 
Action 4  When the DDP IC or 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 is 
malfunctioning after 
abnormal power off or 
restarting right after 
turning off the projector. Turn the power off, wait for a sufficient amount of cooling tim
e and 
then turn the power on for operati ons. 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, contac t your product distributor or service 
center .
This Projector uses a cooling fa n system to keep the unit from overheating. Operation of the cooling fan may 
cause noise, which does not affect the product performance. No  exchange or refund for the noise concern. 
 
 
 
  Rear Side 
 
  
1. PC IN Input port  
  
2. COMPONENT IN Input port  
  
3. S-VIDEO IN Input port  
  
4. POWER Input port 
     
5.
RS-232C port  
(For service input terminals)  
  
6. VIDEO IN Input port  
  
7. Remote Control Signal Receiver  
  
8. HDMI IN 2, HDMI 1/DVI IN Input port  
 
 
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1.
ON ( ) Button
2.COMP1 Button
3. VIDEO Button
4. S-VIDEO Button
5. PC 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.
LIGHT ( ) Button
14.HDMI1 Button
15. HDMI2 Button
16. COMP2 Button
17. RETURN Button
18. EXIT Button
19. D.BLACK Button
20. USER Button
21. INSTALL Button
  
1. ON ( )  
Used to turn on the projector. 
 
2. COMP1  
Used to switch to COMPONENT 1 Mode. 
 
3. VIDEO   Used to switch to Video Mode. 
 
4. S-VIDEO  
Used to switch to S-VIDEO Mode. 
 
5. PC  
Used to switch to PC Mode. 
 
6. MENU  
Used to display Menu Screen. 
 
7. Move(▲ ▼ ◀ ▶)/ENTER  
Used to move to or sel ect each menu item. 
 
8. INFO  
Used to check source signals, pi cture setup, PC screen adjustment and lamp lifespan. 
 
9. P.SIZE  
Used to adjust the size of picture screen. 
 
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							 10.
STILL  
Used to see still images. 
 
11. P.MODE  
Used to select Picture Mode. 
 
12. OFF ( ) 
Used to turn off the projector. 
 
13. LIGHT ( ) 
Used to operate remote control in dark room. 
 
14. HDMI1  
Used to switch to HDMI 1 Mode. 
 
15. HDMI2  
Used to switch to HDMI 2 Mode.  
 
16. COMP2  
Used to switch to COMPONENT 2 Mode. 
 
17. RETURN 
Returns to the previous menu. 
 
18. EXIT  
Used to make Menu Screen disappear. 
 
19. D.BLACK  
Alter the screen brightness and  contrast by adjusting the iris in the optical system. 
 
20. USER  
Used to select Picture User Adjust Mode. 
 
21. INSTALL  
Used to flip or reverse  the projected image. 
   
 
 
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Design and specifications of the  product may be modified withou t prior notice for better performance. 
 
 Specifications  
 
Model   SP-A800B 
Panel  Size  24.1 mm / 0.9 inch 
Resolution  1920 x 1080 
Manufacturer  Texas Instrument 
Lamp  Type  300 W UHP  
Life Time  2000 Hrs 
Manufacturer   Philips 
Color  62.2 M (1920 x 1080 x 3 x 10 bit) 
Resolution  Optimum 
resolution 
1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz 
Maximum 
resolution  1920 x 1200 
Input video signal  Video, S-Vide o, Component, Analog PC, HDMI 
Input synchronization signal  Seperate H/V sync, TTL 
Maximum Pixel Clock  162 MHz 
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Diagonal screen size  1016 mm ~ 7620 mm (16:9, Diagonal) 
Projection Range  1.5 m ~ 14 m 
Power Power 
Consumption 
Less than 410 W  
Voltage  110/220 Vac +/-10 %, 50/60 Hz +/-3 Hz 
Noise  Theater : 24dB, Bright : 30dB 
Dimensions  431.3 mm(W) x 468.5 mm(D) x 198.8 mm(H) 
17.0 inch(W) x 18.4 inch(D) x 7.8 inch(H)  
Weight  9.8 Kg / 21.6 lb 
Key Features   Brightness   1,000 ANSI 
Contrast  10000:1 (Full On / Off) 
Keystone   Vertical 
User 
Environment   Temperature 
and Humidity  Operating 
Temperature 50 °F ~ 104 °F (10 °C ~ 40 °C),  
Humidity (10 % ~ 80 %) 
Storage  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 i s 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 hundre d thousand micro mirrors. As with other 
visual display elements, the DMD Panel may include a few bad pi xels. Samsung and the DMD Panel 
manufacturer have a rigid, bad pixel identification and limitat ion 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 Mode   
  
Input SourceResolution 
(HxV)  Total 
Resolution Horizontal Sync Vertical Sync
Pixel 
Frequency  [MHz] Sync Type
Frequency 
[kHz] polarityFrequency 
[Hz] polarity
PC, DVI  640x350 800x449  31.5 P 70.1 N 25.2 Sep.
PC 832x445  37.9 P 85.1 N 31.5 Sep.
640x400 832x445 37.9 N 85.1 P 31.5 Sep.
PC, DVI
640x480800x525 31.5 N 59.9 N 25.2 Sep.
800x525  31.5 N 60.0 N 25.2 Sep.
PC 816x500 35.0 N 70.0 N 28.6 Sep.
832x520  37.9 N 72.8 N 31.5 Sep.
840x500  37.5 N 75.0 N 31.5 Sep.
832x509 43.3 N 85.0 N 36.0 Sep.
PC, DVI 720x400 900x449 31.5 N 70.1 P 28.3 Sep. PC
800x600 1024x625 35.2 P 56.3 P 36.0 Sep.
PC, DVI 1056x628 37.9 P 60.3 P 40.0 Sep.
PC 1040x625 43.8 N 70.0 N 45.5 Sep.
1040x666 48.1 P 72.2 P 50.0 Sep.
1056x625 46.9 P 75.0 P 49.5 Sep.
1048x631 53.7 P 85.1 P 56.3 Sep.
848x480 1088x517 31.0 P 60.0 P 33.8 Sep.
PC, DVI
1024x768 1344x806 48.4 N 60.0 N 65.0 Sep.
1328x806 56.5 N 70.1 N 75.0 Sep.
1360x801 57.7 N 72.0 N 78.4 Sep.
1312x800 60.0 P 75.0 P 78.8 Sep.
1376x808 68.7 P 85.0 P 94.5 Sep.
1152x864 1520x897 53.8 N 60.0 P 81.8 Sep.
1536x900 63.0 N 70.0 N 96.8 Sep.
1536x901 64.9 N 72.0 N 99.6 Sep.
1600x900 67.5 P 75.0 P 108.0 Sep.
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PC  1280x720
1664x748 44.8 N 59.9 P 74.5 Sep.
1696x750 52.5 N 70.0 N 89.0 Sep.
1696x751 54.1 N 72.0 N 91.7 Sep.
1696x755 56.5 N 74.0 P 95.8 Sep.
1280x768 1664x798 47.8 N 59.9 P 79.5 Sep.
1696x805 60.3 N 74.9 P 102.3 Sep.
1712x809 68.6 N 84.8 P 117.5 Sep.
1280x960 1800x1000 60.0 P 60.0 P 108.0 Sep.
1728x999 69.9 N 70.0 P 120.8 Sep.
1728x1001 72.1 N 72.0 N 124.5 Sep.
1728x1005 75.2 N 74.9 P 130.0 Sep.
1728x1011 85.9 P 85.0 P 148.5 Sep.
PC, DVI
1280x1024 1688x1066 64.0 P 60.0 P 108.5 Sep.
PC  1728x1066 74.6 N 70.0 N 128.9 Sep.
1728x1067 76.8 N 72.0 N 132.8 Sep.
1688x1066 80.0 P 75.0 P 135.0 Sep.
1728x1072 91.1 P 85.0 P 157.5 Sep.
1360x768 1792x795 47.7 P 60.0 P 85.5 Sep.
1400x1050 1864x1089 65.3 N 60.0 P 121.8 Sep.
1896x1099 82.3 N 74.9 P 156.0 Sep.
1440x900 1904x934 55.9 N 59.9 P 106.5 Sep.
1936x942 70.6 N 75.0 P 136.8 Sep.
1952x948 80.4 N 84.8 P 157.0 Sep.
1600x1200 2160x1250 75.0 P 60.0 P 162.0 Sep.
PC, DVI 1920x1080 2080x1111 66.6 P 59.9 N 138.5 Sep.
1920x1200 2080x1235 74.0 P 60.0 N 154.0 Sep.
PC, HDMI(DVI)     720x480
858x525 31.5 N 59.9 N 27.0 Sep.
858x525 31.5 N 60.0 N 27.0 Sep.
720x576 864x625 31.3 N 50.0 N 27.0 Sep.
1280x720 1980x750 37.5 P 50.0 P 74.3 Sep.
1650x750 45.0 P 59.9 P 74.2 Sep.
1650x750 45.0 P 60.0 P 74.3 Sep.
1920x1080 2640x1125 28.1 P 50.0 P 74.3 Sep.
1920x1080i 2200x1125 33.7 P 59.9 P 74.2 Sep.
2200x1125 33.8 P 60.0 P 74.3 Sep.
1920x1080 2640x1125 56.3 P 50.0 P 148.5 Sep.
2200x1125 67.4 P 59.9 P 148.4 Sep.
2200x1125 67.5 P 60.0 P 148.5 Sep.
HDMI 720x480i 858x525 15.7 N 59.9 N 13.5 Sep.
858x525 15.8 N 60.0 N 13.5 Sep.
720x576i 864x625 15.6 N 50.0 N 13.5 Sep.
Component 720x480
858x525 31.5 N 59.9 N 27.0 SOY
858x525 31.5 N 60.0 N 27.0 SOY
720x576 864x625 31.3 N 50.0 N 27.0 SOY
1280x720 1980x750 37.5 P 50.0 P 74.3 SOY
1650x750 45.0 P 59.9 P 74.2 SOY
1650x750 45.0 P 60.0 P 74.3 SOY
1920x1080 2640x1125 28.1 P 50.0 P 74.3 SOY
1920x1080i 2200x1125 33.7 P 59.9 P 74.2 SOY
2200x1125 33.8 P 60.0 P 74.3 SOY
1920x1080 2640x1125 56.3 P 50.0 P 148.5 SOY
2200x1125 67.4 P 59.9 P 148.4 SOY
2200x1125 67.5 P 60.0 P 148.5 SOY
720x480i 858x525 15.7 N 59.9 N 13.5 SOY
858x525 15.8 N 60.0 N 13.5 SOY
720x576i 864x625 15.6 N 50.0 N 13.5 SOY
 Size Support Mode  
  
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 O : Size & Overscan can be configured, x : Size & Overscan can
not be configured, △: Size can be configured 
Source Picture Size 
Input Type Mode 16:9 Zoom1 Zoom2 4:3 Wide fit
HDMI HD
1080p O O O O O
1080i O O O O O720p O O O O O
SD 576p O O O O x
480p O O O O x
576i O O O O x
480i O O O O x
Component HD 
1080p O O O O O
1080i O O O O O
720p O O O O O
SD 576p O O O O x
480p O O O O x
576i O O O O x
480i O O O O x
Video &  
S- Video  SD576i △ O O △ x
480i △ O O △ x
PC HD
1080p △ x x △ x
1080i  △ x x △ x
720p  △ x x △ x
SD 576p △ x x △ x
480p  △ x x △ x
576i △ x x △ x
480i △ x x △ x
PC 16:9 Mode  △ x x △ x
4:3 Mode  △ x x △ x
 Position Moving Support Mode  
  
Overscan : Off 
Source Picture Position (H/V)
Input Type Mode 16:9 4:3 Z oom 1 Zoom 2  Wide fit
HDMI HD
1080p x x O O O
1080i x x O O O720p x x O O O
SD 576p x x O O x
640 x 480p x x O O x
720 x 480p x x O O x 576i x x O O x
480i x x O O x
PC 1280 x 1024/60  x x x x x
1024 x 768/60 x x x x x
800 x 600/60 x x x x x
720 x 400/70 x x x x x
640 x 350/70 x x x x x
Component HD
1080pOOOO O
1080iOOOO O720p OOOO O
SD 576p x x O O x
480p x x O O x
576i x x O O x
480i x x O O x
Video &  
S-Video SD 576i x x O O x
480i x x O O x
   Overscan : On 
Source Picture Position (H/V)
Input Type Mode 16:9 4:3 Z oom 1 Zoom 2  Wide fit
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HDMIHD
1080p x x O O O
1080i x x O O O
720p x x O O O
SD 576p x x O O x
640 x 480p x x O O x
720 x 480p x x O O x 576i x x O O x
480i x x O O x
DVI 1280 x 1024/60  x x x x x
1024 x 768/60 x x x x x800 x 600/60 x x x x x
720 x 400/70 x x x x x
640 x 350/70 x x x x x
Component HD
1080pOOOO O
1080iOOOO O720p OOOO O
SD 576p OOOO x
480p OOOO x
576i OOOO x
480i OOOO x
Video &  
S- Video  SD 576i x x O O x
480i x x O O x
PC HD
1080pOOOO O
1080iOOOO O720p OOOO O
SD 576p OOOO O
480p OOOO O
576i x x x x x
480i x x x x x
PC 16:9 Mode  O O x x x
4:3 Mode  O O x x x
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 |  Basic Settings | Connecting the Power | Connecting to video equipment | 
 
 
 
 
 Installing the Projector
 
  Install the projector so that th e beam from the projector is perpendicular to the screen.  
  
Place the projector so that the lens is at the center of the sc reen. 
  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 a bright surrounding, use curtain s.
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 s
ide where you are watching 
the screen. 
Select  Menu > Setup > Install > Front-Floor   
 
  Zoom and Focus Adjustment  
 
 
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 Zoom Knob      Focus Ring
 
 
 
You can adjust the size of image within zoom range by manipulat
ing 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 Pr ojection Distance), the focus cannot 
be adjusted correctly.
 
  Leveling with Adjustable Feet  
 
 
 
  For level placing of the project or, adjust the Adjustable Feet of the projector.
  
You may adjust the level of th e projector up to 3 degrees.
Depending on the position of the  projector, Keystone distortion of 
image may appear. 
  Adjusting the Lens Position Moving Dial  
 
 
 
  Move the picture projected on the screen up and down within the  lens range by 
turning the Lens Shift Dial on t he top side of the projector with your fingers.
  
 
 Screen Size and Pr ojection Distance 
Install the projector on a flat, even surface and level the pro jector using the adjustable feet to realize optimal picture quality. If 
images are not clear, adjust the m using the Zoom Knob or Focus  Ring, or move the projector forward and backward. 
 
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Screen size  
(M:inch) Horizental
(X:mm) Vertical(Y:mm) Min(Z:mm) Max(Z:mm) Offset (Y':mm) 
40 886 498 1983.6 1523.1 50 
50 1107 623 2479.5 1903.9 62 
60 1328 747 2975.3 2284.6 75 
70 1550 872 3471.2 2665.4 87 
80 1771 996 3967.1 3046.2 100 
90 1992 1121 4463 3427 112 
100 2214 1245 4958.9 3807.7 125 
110 2435 1370 5454.8 4188.5 137 
120 2657 1494 5950.7 4569.3 149 
130 2878 1619 6446.6 4950.1 162 
140 3099 1743 6942.5 5330.8 174 
150 3321 1868 7438.4 5711.6 187 
160 3542 1992 7934.3 6092.4 199 
170 3763 2117 8430.2 6473.2 212 
180 3985 2241 8926 6853.9 224 
190 4206 2366 9421.9 7234.7 237 
200 4428 2491 9917.8 7615.5 249 
210 4649 2615 10413.7 7996.3 262 
220 4870 2740 10909.6 8377 274 
230 5092 2864 11405.5 8757.8 286 
240 5313 2989 11901.4 9138.6 299 
250 5535 3113 12397.3 9519.3 311 
300 6641 3736 14876.7 11423.2 374 
This projector is designed to sh ow images optimally on a 100 ~  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 wallpaper  and click on [Properties].  
 tab will appear.
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