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OWNER’S MANUAL DLP PROJECTOR Please read this manual carefully before operating your set and retain it for future reference. BX503B BX403B www.lg.com...
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DLP PROJECTOR DLP PROJECTOR Warning - Class B (b) For a Class B Digital device or peripheral, the instructions furnished the user shall include the fol- lowing or similar statement, placed in a prominent location in the text of the manual: NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Contents Safety Instructions ... 4 Names of parts Main Body ...7 Control Panel ...7 Connecting Part ... 8 Remote Control ... 8 Installing Batteries ... 9 Projector Status Indicators ...10 Accessories ... 11 Optional Extras ... 11 Installing and Composition Installation Instructions ...12 Basic Operation of the Projector ...13 Using Kensington Security System ...14...
Safety Instructions Please take note of the safety instructions to prevent any potential accident or misuse of the projector. ꔈ Safety Instructions are given in two forms as detailed below. WARNING : The violation of this instruction may cause serious injuries and even death. NOTES : The violation of this instruction may cause injuries or damage to the projector.
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Power Never touch the power plug with a wet hand. This may cause an electric shock hazard! Power Hold the plug firmly when unplugging. If you pull the cord, it may be damaged. This may cause a fire hazard! Place the projector where people Do not turn the projector On/Off by plugging-in or unplugging the will not trip or tread on the power power plug to the wall outlet.
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Using If the projector is in a room that experiences a gas leak, do not touch the projector. It can cause a fire or a burn by a spark. Using Do not place heavy objects on top of projector. This may cause mechanical failure or personal injury! Do not use any sharp tools on the projector as this will damage...
Names of parts Main Body • The projector is manufactured using high-precision technology. You may, however, see on the Projector screen tiny black points and/or bright points (red, blue, or green). This can be a normal result of the manufacturing process and does not always indicate a malfunction.
Connecting Part RGB OUT Rear remote control sensor Remote Control POWER Button AUTO Button EXIT Button OK ◉ </>/∧/∨ Button Brightness Button MODE Button STILL Button BLANK Button TIMER Button VIDEO IN RGB IN-2 RGB IN-1 USB(SVC only) HDMI IN Kensington Security System Connector (Refer to page 14)
POWER Button AUTO Button EXIT Button OK ◉ </>/∧/∨ Button Brightness Button MODE Button STILL Button BLANK Button ZOOM Button < Australia, Switzerland, Slovenia, Netherlands, Germany, Spain, France, Greece, Italy, Poland, Hungary, Portugal, Romania, Sweden, Finland, Denmark, United Kingdom only > Installing Batteries CAUTION RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED WITH AN INCORRECT TYPE.
Projector Status Indicators * Lamp indicator, operation indicator and temperature indicator at the top of the projector show the user the operating status of the projector. Lamp Indicator Green(flashing) Green Orange(flashing) Operation Indicator Orange Red(flashing) Lamp Indicator Red(flashing) Green(flashing) Orange Temperature Indicator Red (flashing) Green(flashing)
Accessories Remote Control Power Cord Optional Extras • Contact your dealer to purchase these items. • Contact your service personnel for replacing of lamp. • The lamp is consumable and needs to be replaced with a new one when it is burned out. •...
Installing and Composition Installation Instructions * Please read all of the following installation warnings. Provide proper ventilation for this projector. • The projector is equipped with ventilation holes(intake) on the bottom and ventilation holes(exhaust) on the front. Do not block or place anything near these holes, or internal heat build-up may occur, causing picture degradation or damage to the projector.
Basic Operation of the Projector 1. Place the projector on a sturdy and horizontal surface with the PC or AV source. 2. Place the projector with the desired distance from the screen. The distance between the projector and the screen determines the actual size of the image.
Installing and Composition Using Kensington Security System • The projector has a ‘Kensington’ Security System Connector on the side panel. Connect the ‘Kensington’ Security System cable as below. • For the detailed installation and use of the Kensington Security System, refer to the user’s guide attached to the Kensington Security System set.
Turning on the Projector 1. Connect power cord correctly. 2. Remove the lens cap. If it is left on, it could become deformed due to the heat produced by the projection lamp. 3. Press the POWER button on the remote control or top cover. (Green operation indicator flashes if lamp is in start-up cycle.) •...
Focus and Position of the Screen Image When an image appears on the screen, check if it is in focus and fits well to the screen. Focus ring • To adjust the focus of the image, rotate the focus ring which is the outer ring on the lens. •...
Connection Connecting to a Desktop PC * You can connect the projector to a computer with VGA, SVGA, XGA and SXGA output. * Refer to page 39 for the resolutions supported by the projector. * Either RGB1 or RGB2 can be used with the RGB OUT connection. You can select between the two in the Monitor Out menu. <To use by connecting to RGB>...
Connecting to a DVD * The output jacks (Y, PB, PR) of the DVD might be labeled as Y, Pb, Pr / Y, B-Y, R-Y / Y, Cb, Cr according to the equipment. < How to connect > Connect the DVD Component cable to the RCA to D-Sub Adapter and then connect the RCA to D-Sub Adapter to RGB IN 1 of the projector.
Function * In this manual, the OSD(On Screen Display) may be different from your Projector’s because it is just an example to help with the Projector operation. * This operating guide explains operation of RGB(PC) mode mainly. Video Menu Options Adjusting Video 1.
Color Temperature Control * To initialize values (reset to default settings), select the 1. Press the MENU button and then use <,> button to select the menu. 2. Press the ∧,∨ button to select Color temp. item. 3. Press the <,> button to make desired adjustments. •...
Brilliant color Function 1. Press the MENU button and then use <,> button to select the menu 2. Press the ∧,∨ button to select Brilliant color TM item. 3. Press the <,> button to select On or Off. • Press the MENU button twice or the EXIT button to exit the menu screen. * What is the Brilliant color TM function? This function increases the entire brightness of the screen or decreases it a little to make the rich grayscale color.
Function Expert color Function * This function allows a user to adjust the Gain, Saturation and Hue for Red, Green, Blue, Cyan, Magenta and Yellow individually. 1. Press the MENU button and then use <, > button to select the menu.
Special Menu Options Selecting Language 1. Press the MENU button and then use <,> button to select the 2. Press the ∧,∨ button to select Language item. 3. Press the <,> button to select the language you want to use. •...
Flip horizontal Function * This function reverses the projected image horizontally. Use this function when rear projecting an image. 1. Press the MENU button and then use <, > button to select the menu. 2. Press the ∧,∨ button to select Flip horizontal item. 3.
Auto sleep Function * This function turns the projector off automatically after the preset time is passed when there is no signal. 1. Press the MENU button and then use <, > button to select the menu. 2. Press the ∧,∨ button to select Auto sleep item. 3.
Using the Digital Zoom Function * This function is available only in RGB input mode. The Zoom -/+ and Position values return to their default when you change the SOURCE or input signal, or turn the power off. Adjusting the Zoom 1.
Using the keystone function 1. Press the KEYSTONE button on the remote control. 2. Press the <,> button to select a item. Top left Top right Bottom 3. Press the ∧,∨ button to select the item (H or V) you want, and press the <,>...
Selecting a Blank image 1. Press the MENU button and then use <, > button to select the menu. 2. Press the ∧,∨ button to select Blank image item. 3. Press the <,> button to select the color you want to use. •...
Using the Monitor out Function * You can select either of the two RGB inputs. 1. Press the MENU button and then use <, > button to select the menu. 2. Press the ∧,∨ button to select 3. Press the <,> button to select •...
Checking lamp time 1. Press the MENU button and then use menu. 2. You can check lamp usage hours • Red warning lamp will light when it needs to be replaced. (Please refer page 10) • When lamp usage hour exceeds the limit, red warning lamp is lit when the power is turned on.
Using the Phase Function 1. Press the MENU button and then use <,> button to select the 2. Press the ∧,∨ button to select Phase item. 3. Press the <,> button to make desired adjustments. • Phase adjustment range is 0 ~63. •...
Serial communication function * Connect the RS-232C input jack to an external control device (such as a computer) and control the Projector’s functions externally. SET ID 1. Press the MENU button and then use <,> button to select the 2. Press the ◉ OK button and then use ∧,∨ button to select 3.
Command Reference List 01. Power 02. Aspect Ratio 03. Screen Mute 04. Contrast 05. Brightness 06. Color 07. Tint 08. Sharpness 09. OSD Select 10. Remote Control Lock / Key Lock 11. Color Temperature 12. Red ADC gain adjustment 13. Green ADC gain adjustment 14.
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1. Transmission [Command1][Command2][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] * [Command 1] : First command to control the set.(k, j, x, ASCII code, 1 Character) * [Command 2] : Second command to control the set..(ASCII code, 1 Character) * [Set ID] : You can adjust the set ID to choose desired projector ID number in special menu. See previous page. Adjustment range is 1 ~ 99.
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04. Contrast (Command:kg) → To adjust screen contrast. Transmission [k] [g] [ ] [Set ID] [ ] [Data] [Cr] Data Min : 0 ~ Max : 64 * Refer to ‘Real data mapping 1’ . [g] [ ] [Set ID] [ ] [OK] [Data] [x] Data Min : 0 ~ Max : 64 05.
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13. Green ADC gain Adjustment (Color G) (Command:jy) → Adjust the Green gain of ADC part.(RGB) Transmission [ j ] [y] [ ] [Set ID] [ ] [Data] [Cr] Data Min : 0 ~ Max : 64 * Refer to ‘Real data mapping 1’ . [y] [ ] [Set ID] [ ] [OK] [Data] [x] Data Min : 0 ~ Max : 64...
Network setting function Using the network setting This is the function that the user can remotely control projector using LAN < Connection Method> Connect LAN terminal of projector and that of the computer s Automatic setting < Method > 1. Press the MENU button and then use <,> button to select the menu.
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s Manual setting < Method > 1. Press the MENU button and then use <,> button to select the menu. 2. Press the ∧,∨ button to select Communication. 3. Press the <,> button to select LAN. 4. Press the ∧,∨ button to select Network Setting. 5.
Information Supported Monitor Display * The following table lists the display formats supported by the projector. Sources Format Vertical Freq.(Hz) • If the projector does not support the input signal, “Out of Range” message appears on the screen. • The projector supports DDC1/2B Plug & Play function. (Auto recognition of PC monitor) •...
ꔈ Never touch the lamp unit glass otherwise image quality may be compromised or lamp life maybe reduced. To obtain a replacement Lamp unit • Lamp model number is on page 43. Check the lamp model and then purchase it from an LG Electronics Service Center.
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Open lamp cover to change lamp Turn off the projector and pull the power plug from the power outlet. Place the projector on table or somewhere with a flat surface. Let the lamp cool for one hour before touching it. Open lamp cover and loosen the two screws holding the lamp in.
Regarding the projector lamp control WARNING • Don’t turn off the projector until at least in 5 minutes after activating it. - The frequent On/Off changes may cause the lamp function to deteriorate. • Don’t pull out the power cord while the projector's cooling fan is on. - It may cause the lamp life-span to shorten and get damaged.
In operation : 0 ~ 80% relative humidity by dry hygrometer Not in operation : 0 ~ 85% relative humidity by dry hygrometer BX403B (BX403B-JD) / BX503B (BX503B-JD) AC 100 - 240V~ 50/60Hz, BX403B : 3.8A/BX503B : 4.3A 1024(Horizontal) x 768(Vertical)pixel 4:3(horizontal:vertical) 17.8...
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The model and serial number of the projector is located on the back or one side of the projector. Record it below should you ever need service. MODEL SERIAL...