Samsung Sp D400 User Manual

							 
 
 
 
 
 
Action 1 When the cooling fan 
system is not in normal 
operating condition. If the symptom remains even af
ter disconnecting and then 
reconnecting the power cord and  turning the projector on again, 
contact your product provider or our  service center. 
Action 2  When the lamp cover 
protecting the lamp unit is 
not properly closed or the 
sensor system is not in 
normal operating 
condition. Check whether the screws at the bottom side of the projector ar
e 
fastened correctly. If they are abnormally fastened, contact yo ur 
product distributor or  service center. 
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 tim
e and 
then turn the power on to opera te. 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 and  is part of normal operation. 
 
 
 
  Rear Side 
 
  
1. RS-232C port (For service input terminals)  
     
6. HDMI/DVI IN Input port  
  
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2. SERVICE Input port  
  
3. VIDEO IN Input port  
  
4. S-VIDEO IN Input port  
  
5. Remote Control Signal Receiver  
  
7. PC OUT terminal 
  
8. PC IN Input port  
  
9. COMPONENT IN Input port  
  
10.POWER Input port 
 
 
 
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1.ON ( ) Button
2.AUTO Button
3. MENU ( ) Button
4.Move (▲ ▼ ◀ ▶)/( ) Button
5.V.KEYSTONE(+/-)  
(VERTICAL KEYSTONE)Button
6. VIDEO Button
7. S-VIDEO Button
8. P.SIZE Button 
9. COMP Button
10. OFF ( ) Button
11.RETURN ( ) Button
12.
EXIT ( ) Button
13.INFO STILL Button
14. HDMI Button
15. INSTALL Button
16. P.MODE Button
17. PC Button
  
1. ON ( )  
Used to turn on the projector. 
 
2. AUTO  Adjusts the Picture automatically. (Available in PC Mode Only)   
 
3. MENU ( ) 
Used to display Menu Screen.  
 
4. Move (▲ ▼ ◀ ▶)/ ( ) 
Used to move to or sel ect each menu item.  
 
5. V.KEYSTONE(VERTICAL KEYSTONE) (+/-)  Use this when video scenes are distorted or tilted.  
 
6. VIDEO 
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							 Used to switch to VIDEO Mode. 
 
7. S-VIDEO   Used to switch to  S-VIDEO Mode.  
 
8. P.SIZE  Used to adjust the size of picture screen.  
 
9. COMP  Used to switch to COMPONENT Mode.  
 
10. OFF ( ) 
Used to turn off the projector.  
 
11. RETURN ( ) 
Returns to the previous menu.  
 
12. EXIT ( ) 
Used to make Menu Screen disappear.  
 
13. INFO STILL  INFO: Used to check source signals, picture setup, PC screen ad justment and lamp lifespan. 
STILL: Used to see still images.  
 
14. HDMI   Used to switch to HDMI Mode. 
 
15. INSTALL  Used to flip or reverse  the projected image. 
 
16. P.MODE   Used to select Picture Mode. 
 
17. PC  Used to switch to PC Mode.  
   
 
 
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Design and specifications of the  product may be modified withou t prior notice for better performance. 
 
 Specifications  
 
Model   SP-D400S 
Panel  Size  16.5 mm / 0.65 inch 
Resolution  XGA (1024 x 768) 
Manufacturer  Texas Instrument 
Lamp  Type  280 W 
Life Time  2,500 Hours  
Manufacturer   Philips 
Color  18.9 M (1024 x 768 x 3 x 8bit) 
Resolution  Optimum 
resolution 
1024 x 768 @ 60Hz 
Maximum 
resolution  1280 x 1024 @75Hz 
Input video signal  Video, S-Vide o, Component, Analog PC, HDMI 
Input synchronization signal  Separate H/V sync, TTL 
Maximum Pixel Clock  136.75 MHz 
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Diagonal screen size  40 ~250 inch 
Projection Range  1 ~10 m 
Power Power 
Consumption 
Less than 350W 
Voltage  110/220 Vac +/-10 %, 50/60 Hz +/-3 Hz 
Noise  Eco : 31dB, Bright : 33dB 
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  5.8 kg / 12,8 lb 
Key Features   Brightness   Max 4,000 ANSI lumen  
Contrast  3,000:1 
Keystone   Vertical 
User 
Environment   Temperature 
and Humidity  Operating 
Temperature 32 °F ~ 104 °F (0 °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 Modes   
  
Input Source Resolution 
(HxV)   Horizontal Sync  Vertical Sync 
Pixel 
Frequency  [MHz]  Sync Type 
Frequency 
[kHz]  polarity 
Frequency
[Hz]  polarity 
PC   640X350
31.47 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.
640X480 31.47 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.
800X600 35.16 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.
1024X768 48.36 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.
1280X1024 63.98 P 60 P 108 Sep.
79.98 P 75 P 135 Sep.
55.94 N 60 P 106.5 Sep.
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1440X900 70.64 N 75 P 136.75 Sep.
Component  1920X1080i
33.72 P 60 P 74.18 Sep.
28.125 P 50 P 74.25 Sep.
1280x720p 45 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  640X350
31.47 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.
640X480 31.47 N 60 N 25.175 Sep.
37.5 N 75 N 31.5 Sep.
720X400 31.47 N 70 P 28.322 Sep.
800X600 37.88 P 60 P 40 Sep.
46.87 P 75 P 49.5 Sep.
1024X768 48.36 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.
1280X1024 63.98 P 60 P 108 Sep.
79.98 P 75 P 135 Sep.
1920x1080i 33.72 P 60 P 74.18 Sep.
28.125 P 50 P 74.25 Sep.
1280x720p 45 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 cann ot be configured, △ : Size can be configured 
Source Picture Size 
Input Type Mode Normal Zoom1 Zoom2 16:9
HDMI HD
1080i  O △ △ O
720p O △ △ O
SD 576p O △ △ O
480p O △ △ O
576i O △ △ O
480i O △ △ O
DVI VESA △ x x △
Component HD
1080i O △ △ O
720p O △ △ O
SD 576p O △ △ O
480p O △ △ O
576i O △ △ O
480i O △ △ O
VIDEO 
& S-VIDEO  SD576i △ △ △ △
480i △ △ △ △
PC HD
1080i △ x x △
720p △ x x △
SD 576p △ x x △
480p △ x x △
576i △ x x △
480i △ x x △
PC 16:9 
Mode △x x△
4:3 
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Mode△x x△
 Picture Position Modes  
  
The position function is not su pported in HDMI, Video and S-vid eo input.
Overscan : Off
Source Picture Size 
Input Type Mode Normal Zoom1 Zoom2 16:9
Component HD
1080i O O O O
720p O O O O
SD 576p O O O O
480p O O O O
576i O O O O
480i O O O O
PC HD
1080i O x x O
720p O x x O
SD 576p O x x O
480p O x x O
576i O x x O
480i O x x O
PC 16:9 
Mode Ox xO
4:3 
Mode Ox xO
   Overscan : On 
Source Picture Size 
Input Type Mode Normal Zoom1 Zoom2 16:9
Component HD
1080i O O O O
720p O O O O
SD 576p O O O O
480p O O O O
576i O O O O
480i O O O O
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 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 l ens 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 insta lling the projector behind the screen, 
 
   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  
 
 
 Zoom Knob      Focus Ring
 
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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 Projection Distance ), the focus cannot 
be adjusted correctly.
 
  Leveling with Adjustable Feet  
 
 
 
  For level placing of the projecto r, 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 pro jector using the adjustable feet to realize optimal picture qua lity. 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)   Horizental  Vertical  Max  Min  Offset  
(X:mm)  (Y:mm)  (Z:mm)  (Z:mm) (Y':mm) 
30 609.6 457.2 1300 1110 57 
40 812.8 609.6 1730 1480 76 
50 1016.0 762.0 2150 1840 95 
60 1219.2 914.4 2580 2210 114 
70 1422.4 1066.8 3010 2570 133 
80 1625.6 1219.2 3430 2940 152 
90 1828.8 1371.6 3860 3300 171 
100 2032.0 1524.0 4290 3670 191 
110 2235.2 1676.4 4710 4040 210 
120 2438.4 1828.8 5140 4400 229 
130 2641.6 1981.2 5560 4770 248 
140 2844.8 2133.6 5990 5130 267 
150 3048.0 2286.0 6420 5500 286 
160 3251.2 2438.4 6840 5860 305 
170 3454.4 2590.8 7270 6230 324 
180 3657.6 2743.2 7700 6600 343 
190 3860.8 2895.6 8120 6960 362 
200 4064.0 3048.0 8550 7330 381 
210 4267.2 3200.4 8980 7690 400 
220 4470.4 3352.8 9400 8060 419 
230 4673.6 3505.2 9830 8420 438 
240 4876.8 3657.6 10260 8790 457 
250 5080.0 3810.0  10680 9160 476 
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This projector is designed to show images optimally on a 80 ~ 1
20 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 se t the  by 
referring to  described in  the display mode table 
supported  by this projector. 
You do not have to change  setup.
3. Press the [Advanced] button.  Another property window will appear.
4. Click on [Monitor] tab and set the  by  referring to  described in  the Supported 
Resolution/Size Modes table .  
Set up both the vertical and hor izontal frequency instead of 
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5. Click the [OK] button to close the window, and click the [OK] button of the  window to close the 
window. 
The computer may restart automatically.  
 
 
   
6. Shut down the PC and connect to the projector.
   
   
Process might vary depending on  your type of computer or Windows versions.  
(For example, [Properties] appears instead of [Properties (R)]  as shown in 1.)
This unit appliance supports up to 24 bits per pixel in Color quality when it is used as a PC monitor.
Projected images may differ from the monitor depending on monitor manufacture or Windows versions.
When connecting the projector to a PC, check that PC setup comp lies to display settings supported by this 
projector. If not, there may be signal problems.
 
 
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1. Rear of Projector 
  
Plug the power cord into the power terminal on the rear side of
 the projector. 
 
When used outside of the U.S., HAR cord with fittings of an app roved agency may be used.
 
 
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