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DLP PROJECTOR
Please read the safety information carefully before using this product.
PH300
www.lg.com
(Brazil : www.lge.com/br)

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  • Page 1 Owner's Manual DLP PROJECTOR Please read the safety information carefully before using this product. PH300 www.lg.com (Brazil : www.lge.com/br)

  • Page 2: Licenses

    LICENSES LICENSES Supported licenses may differ by model. For more information about licenses, visit www.lg.com. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. ABOUT DIVX VIDEO: DivX is a digital video ®...
  • Page 3 LICENSES This device meets the EMC requirements for home appliances (Class B) and is intended for home usage. This device can be used in all regions. NOTE  • Image shown may differ from your projector. • Your projector’s OSD (On Screen Display) may differ slightly from that shown in this manual.

  • Page 4: Safety Precautions

    SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Please take note of safety instructions to prevent any potential accident or misuse of the product. • Safety precautions are given in two forms, i.e. WARNING and CAUTION. WARNING and CAUTION are understood to mean as follows: WARNING: Failure to follow the instructions may cause serious injury and even death CAUTION: Failure to follow the instructions may cause minor injury to people or damage to the product...
  • Page 5 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS • Do not allow children to cling to • Ensure good ventilation around or climb up to the projector. the projector. The distance - This may cause the projector between the projector and the to fall, causing injury or wall should be at least 30 cm.
  • Page 6 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Power • Prevent dust from collecting on the power plug pins or outlet. - This may result in fire. WARNING • To turn off the main power, • The appliance coupler is used remove the power plug, which as the disconnect device. should be positioned so it is - Please make sure the device easy to access for operation.
  • Page 7 Make sure that a child does not • Only use the official power cord swallow the batteries when you pro vided by LG Electronics. Do replace the old remote control not use other power cords. batteries with new ones. Keep - This may result in fire or batteries out of reach of children.
  • Page 8 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS • Do not use the projector near • Do not use any sharp tools on electronic devices that generate the projector, such as a knife a strong magnetic field. or hammer, because this may damage the casing. • Keep the plastic film used for packaging the product out of the •...
  • Page 9 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS • Do not use high voltage • When cleaning plastic parts, electrical equipment near the such as the projector case, projector, (e.g. bug zapper). disconnect the product from the - This may result in product power first and wipe with a soft malfunction.
  • Page 10 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS • Only a qualified technician • Follow all maintenance can disassemble or modify guidelines for optimal use; the projector. For diagnosis, service only at an authorized adjustment, or repair, contact service center. your seller or our service center. • Lamp contains mercury and - This may result in fire or as such must be disposed of...
  • Page 11 (Battery type: CR2032 / 3 V) • Always use batteries approved - In the event of a battery and certified by LG Electronics. contact failure, the battery - This will prevent damage may drain quickly or the or fire.

  • Page 12: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS CONTENTS LICENSES Additional Options - Adjusting Aspect Ratio SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 4 - Using the Keystone Function PREPARATION - Changing input device - Blank Function Accessories Using the Quick Menu Optional Extras Parts and Components MY MEDIA - Main Unit Before Using - Back - Connecting a USB Device 32 Installation - Removing a USB Device 32 - Installation Precautions...
  • Page 13 CONTENTS CONNECTING DEVICES 65 Connecting HD Receiver, DVD Player, or VCR Player 66 - HDMI Connection Connecting Headphones Using the Mirroring Function of a Mobile Phone - MHL/Slimport Connection 68 MAINTENANCE Cleaning - Cleaning the Lens - Cleaning the Projector Case SPECIFICATIONS...

  • Page 14: Preparation

    PREPARATION PREPARATION The pictures may differ slightly from the actual product. Accessories Accessories included with the project are show below. Accessories are subject to change without prior notice. New accessories may be added or old ones removed. POWER INPUT MUTE PAGE VOLUME PICTURE...

  • Page 15: Optional Extras

    PREPARATION • When connecting an HDMI or USB cable, or connecting a USB flash drive to the HDMI or USB port, use a product that has a width of 18 mm or less and a height of 10 mm or less. If the USB cable or USB flash drive does not fit the USB ports of the projector, use an extension cable that supports USB 2.0.

  • Page 16: Parts And Components

    PREPARATION Parts and Components This projector is manufactured using high-precision technology. You may, however, see tiny black dots and/or bright colored dots (red, blue or green) that continuously appear on the projector screen. This is a normal result of the manufacturing process and does not indicate a malfunction. Main Unit ...

  • Page 17: Back

    PREPARATION Back  4 5 HDMI / MHL DC IN OFF / ON Description (Headphone Port) HDMI/MHL Port OFF/ON Switch - OFF: Turns the projector off completely. - ON: Turns the projector on and the projector goes into Standby mode. Place the switch to Off when you move the projector or when you intend not to use the projector for long periods of time.

  • Page 18: Installation

    PREPARATION Installation - Leave an adequate open area (30 cm or more) around the projector. Installation Precautions • Place the projector in a well- ventilated environment. - To prevent internal overheating, install the projector in a well-ventilated place. • Do not install the projector in a Do not place anything near hot or humid environment.

  • Page 19: Projection Distance Per Screen Size

    PREPARATION Projection Distance per Screen Size 1  Place the projector on a sturdy, level surface, together with the computer or audio/video source. 2  Place the projector an appropriate distance away from the screen. The distance between the projector and the screen determines the actual size of the image. 3 ...

  • Page 20: How To Install The Projector On A Tripod

    PREPARATION How to Install the Projector On a Tripod • You can install the projector using a camera tripod. • As shown below, you can mount the projector instead of a camera on the tripod. • When stabilizing the tripod, we recommend using a locking bolt of standard size 4.5 mm or less.

  • Page 21: Kensington Security System

    PREPARATION Kensington Security System • This projector has a Kensington Security Standard connector as an anti-theft mechanism. Connect a Kensington Security System cable as shown below. • For more information on installation and use of the Kensington Security System, refer to the user’s guide provided with the Kensington Security System.

  • Page 22: Remote Control

    REMOTE CONTROL REMOTE CONTROL Open the lid at the back of the remote control and insert the batteries as described in the instructions. Use new batteries.  POWER INPUT  POWER MUTE Turns the projector on or off. MUTE Mutes the sound of the projector. PAGE VOLUME INPUT...
  • Page 23 REMOTE CONTROL POWER INPUT MUTE STILL PAGE VOLUME Freezes the moving image. (Available in any mode other than USB mode.) RATIO PICTURE BLANK Resizes an image. EXIT ꕣ Accesses USB mode. HELP SETTINGS Q.MENU Enables the self-diagnosis. RATIO STILL KEY.S HELP KEY.S KEY.S Adjusts Keystone.

  • Page 24: Using The Projector

    USING THE PROJECTOR USING THE PROJECTOR Using the battery Low battery! The projector will turn off soon  • It is displayed when the battery is running out. • As your battery is low, the projector will be turned off in a minute. • If the screen shows a low battery message, be sure to charge the battery.
  • Page 25 • As the battery is consumable, its lifetime gradually decreases. When the battery’s life is reduced by half, replace it with a new battery from an LG Electronics customer center. • Do not charge the battery using any equipment other than that supplied with the product.

  • Page 26: Watching Projector

    USING THE PROJECTOR Watching Projector Turning the Projector On The menu screen display in this owner's manual is an example to help users understand how to operate the product and may look different from the actual screen. 1  Connect the power cord correctly to turn the projector on. 2 ...

  • Page 27: Using The Projector

    USING THE PROJECTOR Using the projector 1  When in standby mode, press the POWER button to turn the projector 2  Press the INPUT button and select the input signal you want. 3  Control the projector using the following buttons while watching the screen. Button Description VOLUME +, - Adjusts the volume level.

  • Page 28: Additional Options

    USING THE PROJECTOR Additional Options Adjusting Aspect Ratio 1  Press the Q.MENU button. 2  Use the buttons to select Aspect Ratio and press the OK button. Menu Description 16:9 Resizes images to the 16:9 ratio. Displays the picture in the original size without cutting off the edges. Just Scan •...

  • Page 29: Using The Keystone Function

    USING THE PROJECTOR Using the Keystone Function To prevent the screen image from becoming trapezoidal, Keystone adjusts the top and bottom width of the image if the projector is not set up at a right angle to the screen. Because the Keystone function may cause inferior screen image quality, use this function only when it is not possible to set up the projector at an optimal angle.

  • Page 30: Blank Function

    USING THE PROJECTOR Selecting an Input Label Displays which devices are connected to which input ports. Input Label HDMI Close  1  Press the INPUT button on the remote control to display the input selection screen. 2  Press the Red button. 3  Use the button to select one of the input labels. Blank Function Using the Blank Function This function may be effective when you need to draw attention during a...

  • Page 31: Using The Quick Menu

    USING THE PROJECTOR Selecting the background color of the blank image 1  Press the SETTINGS button. 2  Press the , or buttons to select OPTION 2 and press the OK button. 3  Press the buttons to select Blank Image and press the OK button. 4  Press the button to move to the setting or option you want and press the OK button.

  • Page 32: My Media

    MY MEDIA MY MEDIA Before Using Connecting a USB Device Connect a USB device (external HDD, USB memory) to the USB port of projector to enjoy the content files stored in the USB device with your projector. You cannot write or delete data in the USB device. Connect a USB flash drive as shown below.
  • Page 33 MY MEDIA Tips for using a USB device • If the USB storage device has a built-in auto recognition program or uses its own driver, it may not work. • Some USB storage devices may not work or may work incorrectly. • If you use a USB extension cable, the USB device may not be recognized or may not work properly.

  • Page 34: To Use My Media

    MY MEDIA To Use My Media 1  Press the SETTINGS button on the remote control. 2  Select MY MEDIA. Select desired file from the list. Watch the chosen file. Sets play related settings by checking option during disk playback. My Media supporting file • Maximum data transmission rate: 20 Mbps (Mega bit per second) •...
  • Page 35 MY MEDIA Supported audio files File Item Info Format Bit rate 32 Kbps to 320 Kbps Sampling Rate 32 kHz to 48 kHz Bit rate 32 kbps to 640 kbps Sampling Rate 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz Bit rate 32 kbps to 448 kbps MPEG Sampling Rate 32 kHz to 48 kHz Bit rate 24 kbps to 3844 kbps AAC,...

  • Page 36: Watching The Videos

    MY MEDIA Watching the Videos In the Movie List, you can watch movies stored on the connected USB device. Controls playback and sets options while viewing videos. Tips for Playing Video Files • Some subtitles created by users may not work properly. • The video and subtitle files should be placed in the same folder. For subtitles to display correctly, the video and subtitle files must have the same name.
  • Page 37 MY MEDIA Description Thumbnails Abnormal file File not supported File List Moves to the upper level folder. Current page/Total no. of folder pages Displays the remaining battery life. Current page/Total no. of file pages Moves to the top level folder. Moves to the upper level folder. Exit Movie List.
  • Page 38 MY MEDIA Item Description Pauses the media player. If no button is pressed on the remote control for 10 minutes after pausing, the playback is restarted. Displays in slow motion. Whenever this button is pressed, the playback speed is changed.: x2, x4, x8, x16, x32 You can use the Energy Saving mode.
  • Page 39 MY MEDIA Item Description The subtitle can be turned on or off. • Language: One of any of the available languages can be selected. • Code Page: A character set used for a subtitle can Subtitle be selected. By default, the subtitle is displayed in a Language language configured in OPTION 1 →...
  • Page 40 MY MEDIA Registering the DivX code Checks DivX Reg. Code for replaying DivX protected videos. Register at http://vod.divx.com. Use Reg. Code to rent or purchase movies at www.divx.com/vod. 1  In the Settings menu, move to OPTION 1 and press DivX(R) VOD. Registration Deregistration Close  2  Press the button to move to Registration and press the OK button.
  • Page 41 MY MEDIA To deregister the DivX code Use the DivX deregistration code to deactivate the DivX DRM function. 1  In the Settings menu, move to OPTION 1 and press DivX(R) VOD. 2  Use the button to go to Deregistration and press the OK button. 3  Select Yes. Your device is already registered.

  • Page 42: Viewing The Photos

    MY MEDIA Viewing the Photos You can view photos stored on a connected device. Supported Photo Files PHOTO (*.JPEG) Baseline: 64-pixel (width) x 64-pixel (height) - 15360-pixel (width) x 8640-pixel (height) Progressive: 64-pixel (width) x 64-pixel (height) - 1920-pixel (width) x 1440-pixel (height) • Only JPEG files are supported. •...
  • Page 43 MY MEDIA Description Thumbnails Abnormal file File not supported File List Moves to the upper level folder. Current page/Total no. of folder pages Displays the remaining battery life. Current page/Total no. of file pages Moves to the top level folder. Moves to the upper level folder. Exits Photo List.
  • Page 44 MY MEDIA Item Description You can listen to music while viewing photos in full size. Set the BGM in Option → Set Photo View. menu. Rotates photos. • Rotates a photo 90°, 180°, 270°, 360° clockwise. • Photos cannot be rotated if their width is greater than the height of the max.

  • Page 45: Listening To Music

    MY MEDIA Set Video. You can change video settings. (Refer to PICTURE Settings on page 53.) Set Audio. You can change audio settings. (Refer to AUDIO Settings on page 58.) Listening to Music You can play audio files stored on the connected device. Supported Music Files *.MP3 Bit rate range 32 Kbps - 320 Kbps •...
  • Page 46 MY MEDIA Description Thumbnails Abnormal file File not supported File List Moves to the upper level folder. Current page/Total no. of folder pages Displays the remaining battery life. Current page/Total no. of file pages Moves to the top level folder. Moves to the upper level folder. Exits Music List.
  • Page 47 MY MEDIA Item Description Returns to normal playback. Pauses the media player. Plays the previous/next file. You can use the Energy Saving mode. Option Sets up the options of Music List. Hides the playback bar. Hide • Press the OK button to make the playback bar appear. Exit Returns to the Music List screen.

  • Page 48: Viewing Files

    MY MEDIA Viewing Files You can see document files stored on a connected device. Supported File Formats XLS, XLSX, DOC, DOCX, PPT, PPTX, TXT, PDF, HWP Microsoft Office: 97/2000/2002/2003/2007 Version Adobe PDF: 1.0/1.1/1.2/1.3/ 1.4 Version Hangul: 97/2003/2007 Version • File Viewer realigns a document, so it may look different from what is displayed on a PC.

  • Page 49: Browsing File List

    MY MEDIA Browsing File List 1  Connect a USB storage device. 2  Press the USB button. 3  button to select File List and press the OK button. Use the , or 4  Use the , or button to select the file you want and press the OK button.
  • Page 50 MY MEDIA 5  Control playback by using the following buttons. • Click Go Page then the pop-up window for selecting the number of page appears. Input the page to move to the page you want. • Press the VOLUME +, - button to zoom in or zoom out. Press the OK button and then use the Up/Down/Left/Right buttons to move to Go Page or Zoom.
  • Page 51 MY MEDIA Options for File List 1  Press the Q.MENU button. 2  Use the , or button to set up each item. Set FileViewer Option Item Description Loads and displays pages one by one. The initial loading time is short but a content heavy page may be displayed slowly. Loads all pages of a file to memory before it Single Page starts to display them.

  • Page 52: Customizing Settings

    CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS SETTINGS 1  Press the SETTINGS button. 2  Use the , or button to select the desired item and press the OK button. 3  Use the , or button to set up the desired item and press the OK button. 4 ...

  • Page 53: Picture Settings

    CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS PICTURE Settings 1  Press the SETTINGS button. 2  Use the , or PICTURE ꔂ Move ꔉ OK buttons to select PICTURE and press the OK button. ꕊ Energy Saving : Minimum • 3  Picture Mode : Standard • Use the , or Contrast 100 •...

  • Page 54: Menu Description

    CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS Menu Description Selects the picture mode optimized for the viewing environment or the program. You can also customize advanced options for each mode. MODE Maximizes the visual effect of video. Vivid Heightens contrast, brightness, and sharpness to display vivid images. Displays images in standard levels of Standard contrast, brightness, and sharpness.
  • Page 55 CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS Menu Description Picture Option Sets optional settings. Resets values customized by the user. Picture Reset Each picture mode is reset. Select the picture mode you wish to reset. Aspect Ratio Resizes the picture. Advanced Control Menu Description Dynamic Adjusts contrast and colour to the optimal level Contrast according to the screen’s brightness.
  • Page 56 CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS Expert Control Menu Description Dynamic Adjusts contrast and colour to the optimal level Contrast according to the screen’s brightness. Selects the range of colours that can be expressed. • Standard: Displays the original colors of an input Color Gamut signal regardless of the display features. •...
  • Page 57 CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS Menu Description Adjusts Red/Green/Blue/Cyan/Magenta/Yellow colors. Allows an expert to adjust the tint using a test pattern. Six colors (Red/Green/Blue/Cyan/Magenta/ Yellow) can be selectively adjusted without affecting other colors. You may not see colors change on a Color normal picture even after adjustment. Management - Saturation Red/Green/Blue/Yellow/Cyan/ System...

  • Page 58: Audio Settings

    CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS AUDIO Settings 1  Press the SETTINGS button. AUDIO 2  Use the , or ꔂ Move ꔉ OK button to select AUDIO and • Sound Mode : Standard press the OK button. • Sound Effect 3  Use the , or • Auto Volume: On button to set up the desired item and press the OK button.
  • Page 59 Description The user can select various sound effects. MODE Makes the voice from the projector crisp Clear Voice II and clear. LG’s proprietary audio processing technology allows 5 channel-like Virtual surround sound from two speakers. Surround • When Clear Voice II is set to on, Virtual Surround cannot be selected.

  • Page 60: Time Settings

    CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS TIME Settings 1  Press the SETTINGS button. TIME 2  Use the , or ꔂ Move ꔉ OK button to select TIME and press • Sleep Timer : Off the OK button. • Auto Off : 60 min. 3  Use the , or •...

  • Page 61: Information

    INFORMATION 2  Use the , or ꔂ Move ꔉ OK button to select INFORMATION • Model Name : PH300 and press the OK button. • INPUT : HDMI The following are INFORMATION-related items. Menu Description Model Name Shows the model name of the product.

  • Page 62: Option 1 Settings

    CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS OPTION 1 Settings 1  Press the SETTINGS button. OPTION 1 2  ꔂ Move ꔉ OK Use the , or button to select OPTION 1 and • Language press the OK button. • DivX(R) VOD 3  Use the , or • Initial Setting button to set up the desired item and press the OK button.
  • Page 63 CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS OPTION 2 Settings 1  Press the SETTINGS button. OPTION 2 2  ꔂ Move ꔉ OK Use the , or button to select OPTION 2 and • Keystone press the OK button. • Auto Keystone : On 3  Use the , or • PJT Mode : Front button to set up the desired item...
  • Page 64 CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS Menu Description If the projector is used at an altitude higher than 1200 meters, turn this on. High Otherwise, the projector may overheat or its protection Altitude function may be activated. If this happens, turn the projector off and then on again after waiting for several minutes.

  • Page 65: Connecting Devices

    CONNECTING DEVICES CONNECTING DEVICES You can connect various external devices to the projector. Computer/Notebook Video Digital Device Games Console Headphone Mobile Phone  HDMI - Page 66 USB Device - Page 32 Headphone - Page 67 Mobile Phone (MHL/Slimport) - Page 68...

  • Page 66: Connecting Hd Receiver, Dvd Player, Or Vcr Player

    CONNECTING DEVICES Connecting HD The table below shows examples of switching the output. For more Receiver, DVD information, refer to the External Player, or VCR Player Output, Connecting to an External Monitor, or similar sections of the You can use various features after owner's manual of your computer. connecting a HD receiver, DVD player,VCR player, PC, laptop, Switching...

  • Page 67: Connecting Headphones

    CONNECTING DEVICES Connecting Headphones You can listen to the audio through a headphone. HDMI / MHL DC IN DC IN HDMI / MHL OFF / ON OFF / ON Optional Extras ...

  • Page 68: Using The Mirroring Function Of A Mobile Phone

    CONNECTING DEVICES Using the Mirroring Function of a Mobile Phone MHL/Slimport Connection You must use a HDMI adapter to connect your cell phone to the projector and to output images and sound from your cell phone to the projector. The compatible HDMI adapters are different, depending upon your cell phone type.

  • Page 69: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE Clean your projector to keep it in optimal condition. Cleaning Cleaning the Lens If there is any dust or staining on the lens surface, you must clean the lens. Use an air spray or a cleaning cloth to clean the lens. To remove dust or stains, use an air spray or apply a small amount of cleaning agent onto a swab or soft cloth to lightly rub the lens.

  • Page 70: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS MODELS PH300 (PH300-GL) Resolution (Pixel) 1280 (Horizontal) × 720 (Vertical) Aspect Ratio 16:9 (Horizontal:Vertical) Projection Distance 0.74 m - 3.76 m (50.8 cm - 254 cm) (Video size) Ratio of Upward 100 % Projection Working range of the remote control 19 V , 2.1 A AC-DC Adaptor (Adaptor Input 100-240 V @ 50/60 Hz)
  • Page 71 SPECIFICATIONS Supported HDMI (PC) Modes Horizontal Frequency Vertical Frequency Resolution (kHz) (Hz) 640 x 350 31.468 70.09 640 x 480 31.469 59.94 720 x 400 31.469 70.08 800 x 600 37.879 60.31 1024 x 768 48.363 60.00 1152 x 864 54.348 60.053 1280 x 800 49.68 1280 x 1024 63.981...
  • Page 72 In addition to the source code, all referred license terms, warranty disclaimers and copyright notices are available for download. LG Electronics will also provide open source code to you on CD-ROM for a charge covering the cost of performing such distribution (such as the cost of media, shipping and handling) upon email request to opensource@lge.com.

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