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OWNER'S MANUAL LCOS PROJECTOR Please read this manual carefully before operating your set and retain it for future reference. CF3DA www.lg.com...
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LCOS PROJECTOR LCOS PROJECTOR The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.
Contents Contents Safety Precautions............4 Time Function Using SLEEP Function ............27 Parts and Components Auto Off .................. 27 Main Unit ...................7 Option Functions Control Panel ................7 Selecting a Language ............28 Back ................... 8 Using the Blank Image Function.......... 29 Name of remote control buttons ..........9 Selecting the Blank Image Color .........
Safety Precautions Safety Precautions 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, i.e. 'Warning' and 'Notes' as detailed below. Warning: The violation of this instruction may cause serious injury and even death. Note: The violation of this instruction may cause injury or damage to the projector.
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Keep bat- switch it off and unplug it from the teries out of reach of children. power outlet and contact an LG Electronics Service Center. If a child swallows a battery, consult a doctor immediately.
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LG casing. Electronics Service Center. This may cause mechanical failure or personal injury.
Parts and Components Parts and Components Main Unit Top Filter Cover * Be careful not to block the filter cover while the projector is in use. Zoom ring Focus ring Air vents * Do not close the air vents while the projector is in use.
Parts and Components Back RS232C port RGB port USB (SVC ONLY) port LAN port HDMI IN 1,2 port HDMI IN 1 HDMI IN 2 RGB IN RS-232C COMPONENT IN VIDEO (SVC ONLY) A sensor receiving the remote control signal. AC IN port * Be careful not to block the sensor receiving the remote control signal.
Parts and Components Name of remote control buttons POWER Turns the projector on or off. INPUT Changes the input source. Accesses the 3D mode. Exchanges Left / Right picture in 3D mode. PATTERN Adjust screen pattern. KEY.S Adjusts Keystone. BLANK Turns the projector screen LIGHTING Illuminates the remote control buttons.
Parts and Components 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. Operation indicator Power Button Temperature indicator Turns the projector On/Off. Lamp indicator Top filter cover lock Blue...
Parts and Components Accessories REMOTE CONTROL Battery (AAA) 2EA User Guide CD User Guide Power Cord Polishing Cloth eZ-Net Manager CD 3D Glasses Top Filter Bottom Filter Lens Cap Optional Extras To purchase optional accessories, visit an electronics store or online shopping site or contact the retail store where you purchased the product.
Installation and Configuration Installation and Configuration Caution on Installation Place the projector in a well-ventilated environment. ꔈ To prevent internal heat build-up, install the projector in a ꔈ Do not place the projector on a carpet or rug. This may pre- well-ventilated place.
Installation and Configuration Projection Distance per Screen Size ▪ Place the projector on a sturdy, level surface, together with the PC or audio/video source. 1. The distance between the projector and the screen determines the actual size of the image. 2.
Installation and Configuration Turning on the Projector 1. Connect the power cord correctly to turn the projector on. 2. Press the POWER button. The power indicator blinks green. ꔈ Power on time is long due to the characteristics of the 3D projector. ꔈ...
Installation and Configuration Focus and Position of the Screen Image When an image appears on the screen, check if it is in focus and fits the screen properly. Zoom ring Focus ring ꔈ To adjust the focus of the image, rotate the focus ring. ꔈ...
Connecting Device Connecting Device Connecting to a PC * You can connect the projector to a computer with an VGA, SVGA, XGA or SXGA output. * See page 41 for a list of supported monitors. <How to Connect> Connect the projector's RGB IN port to the computer's RGB output port using a computer cable.
Connecting Device Connecting to a DVD Player * The output jack Y, P or P of the DVD player may be marked as Y, Pb, Pr/Y, B-Y, R-Y/Y, Cb, or Cr depending on the model. <Connecting to the HDMI Port> HDMI Cable 1.
3D Function 3D Function * 3D technology uses different video frames for each eye to add depth to the video. * 3D images can be viewed only on a silver screen. Caution When Watching 3D Video ► Watch 3D images within the optimum viewing angle and distance. - If you are outside the optimum viewing angle or distance, you may not be able to watch 3D images.
3D Function Watching 3D Images 1. You can play supported 3D video titles. Please refer to the table below for supported 3D video formats. Horizontal Frequency Vertical Frequency Signal Resolution Supported 3D Formats (kHz) (Hz) 45.00 Top & Bottom, Side by Side HDMI 3D Top &...
3D Function 4. Press the 3D button during viewing to exit 3D mode and watch 2D video. 3D Mode 3D Mode Watch the original image. Watch the original image. 2D → 3D 2D Off Cancel 3D → 2D 3D Off Cancel Option Description...
Function Function * The On-Screen Display (OSD) in this manual is an example to help you understand how to operate the product, and may be slightly different to your projector. * This manual mostly describes the operation of RGB (PC) mode. Video Function Picture Mode * The best picture quality is maintained according to the selected picture option.
Function Adjusting Picture Settings 1. Press the MENU button, then go to Picture with the ∧, ∨, <, > PICTURE ꔂ Move ꔉ OK buttons and press OK ◉. 3D Mode Picture Mode : Vivid • Contrast 100 2. Press the ∧, ∨ buttons to go to a desired picture option and press • Brightness 50 OK ◉.
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Function * Configurable options may differ depending on input signal or video settings, etc. - This function is available only for Vivid/Standard/Natural/Cinema/Sport/Game. Color Temperature ꔈ You can select the screen color. Noise Reduction ꔈReduces image noise. ꔈSets a gradation curve between video input and output signal. Gamma You can select Medium/High/Low.
Function Picture Initialization Function * The settings for each input and Picture Mode are reset to the factory defaults. PICTURE ꔂ Move ꔉ OK Picture Mode : Vivid 1. Press the MENU button, then go to Picture with the ∧, ∨, <, > • Contrast 100 buttons and press OK ◉.
Function Using the Screen Size Function Press the SCREEN SIZE button on the remote control. Aspect Ratio 16:9 Just Scan Original Cinema Zoom1 Zoom 16:9 ꔈ Settings may vary depending on the input signal. ꔈ You can also use the MENU or Q.MENU button. ꔈ...
Function Using the AUTO Function * AUTO provides optimized picture quality by automatically calibrating the mismatch of horizontal width and picture shake caused by clashes between the internal settings of the projector and various PC graphic signals in RGB mode. * The AUTO function is available only for RGB input.
Function Time Function Using SLEEP Function Sleep Timer * The projector can be turned off at a preset time. 1. Press the SLEEP button on the remote control. 2. Press the ∧, ∨ buttons to select a desired preset time. 10 min.
Function Option Functions Selecting a Language 1. Press the MENU button, then go to Options with the ∧, ∨, <, > buttons and press OK ◉. OPTION ꔂ Move ꔉ OK ꔉ Menu Language : ENGLISH 2. Press ∧, ∨ buttons to go to Menu Language and press the OK ◉ button. Blank Image : Black Camera Calibration...
Function Using the Blank Image Function * To attract attention during a meeting or training, use the Blank Image function. 1. Press the BLANK button on the remote control. ꔈThe screen is covered by a background color. ꔈFor more information about selecting background color, see the Selecting the Blank Image Color section below. 2.
Function To adjust the brightness of the screen, OPTION ꔂ Move ꔉ OK Menu Language : ENGLISH 1. Press the MENU button, then go to OPTION with the ∧, ∨, <, > but- Blank Image : Black Camera Calibration tons and press OK ◉. Lamp Mode : Normal ꔉ...
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Function <PC> <How to Connect> Connect the LAN port of the projector to the LAN port of the PC or router using a LAN cable (Cross cable). LAN cable <Router> Connecting to a PC <How to Use> OPTION ꔂ Move ꔉ OK 1.
Function Setting SET ID OPTION ꔂ Move ꔉ OK Set ID is 1 - 99. Menu Language : Korean * Only the saved Set ID is effective. Blank Image : Blue Camera Calibration Lamp Mode : Normal 1. Press the MENU button, then go to OPTION with the ∧, ∨, <, > High Altitude Network Setting buttons and press OK ◉.
Function Serial Communication Function * If the projector is connected to a PC through an RS-232C cable, you can use a PC to control functions of the projector such as power On/Off or input selection, etc. * You cannot use RJ45 simultaneously. For serial communication, use LAN Off in the Network Settings. Establishing Serial Communication * Connect the RS-232C (serial connector) of the PC to the RS-232C connector on the back of the projector.
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Function 2. OK Acknowledgement [Command2] [ ] [Set ID] [ ] [OK] [Data] [x] * If a set receives the data successfully, it returns ACK in the above format. Here, the data will be the information from the projector indicating the current status of the projector if it is in data read mode.
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Function 01.Power (Command:ka) 04. Contrast (Command : kg) ⇒ Controls power On/Off of a set. ⇒ Adjusts screen brightness. Transmission Transmission [k] [a] [ ] [Set ID] [ ] [Data] [Cr] [k] [g] [ ] [Set ID] [ ] [Data] [Cr] Data 0 : Power Off Data...
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Function 07.Tint (Command : kj) 10.Remote Control Lock/Key Lock ⇒ Adjusts screen color. (Video / S-Video / Component) (Command: km) Transmission ⇒ Sets the function of locking the remote control and local [k] [j] [ ] [Set ID] [ ] [Data] [Cr] keypad of the remote control.
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Function 15. Input Select (Command: xb) 12. Black Level (Command: nm) ⇒ Select the input signal of a set. ⇒ Adjusts the value of Black Level Transmission Transmission [x] [b] [ ] [Set ID] [ ] [Data] [Cr] [n] [m] [ ] [Set ID] [ ] [Data] [Cr] Data 20: Video 40: Component 60: RGB...
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Function <Key Code> Key Name Key Name Key Code Key Code 0x40 0x40 ∧ ∧ 0x41 0x41 ∨ ∨ 0x06 0x06 > > 0x07 0x07 < < Power Power 0xAD 0xAD Input Input 0xEF 0xEF Menu Menu 0x43 0x43 Back Back 0x28 0x28...
Function Communication using Hyper Terminal You can control multiple projectors from a single computer using the protocol. 1. Setting Hyper Terminal 1. Specifying communication port in User Configuration 2. Set to 9600 4. Set to ASCII 3. Set to Test registration information...
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Function 2. Example of entering input switching command by using Hyper Terminal.
Miscellaneous Miscellaneous Supported Monitor Display * The following table lists the display formats supported by the projector. Horizontal Frequency Resolution Vertical Frequency (Hz) (kHz) * If the projector does not support the input signal, the "Invalid Format" message appears on the screen. * The projector supports the DDC1/2B type as a Plug &...
If dust or stains accumulate on the projector, it may appear on the screen, or the screen may appear darker. Cleaning is there- fore very important. If replacement parts are required, contact your seller or an LG Electronics Service Center. To clean the parts of a projector, turn off the projector and pull the plug from the power outlet.
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Miscellaneous Cleaning the projector filter It is recommended to clean the filter once a month to maintain the performance of the projector. When prompted to clean the filter, take the following steps. <Cleaning the Top Filter> 1. Turn off the projector and unplug the power cord. Place the projector on a table or flat surface. 2.
ꔈ Allow the lamp to cool down for 1 hour before replacing it. ꔈ Replace only with the same type of lamp from an LG Electronics Service Center. Using another manufacturer's lamp may damage the projector and lamp.
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Make sure to use the same type of lamp for replacement. If the lamp cover is not installed correctly, the projector will not be turned on. In this case, check if the lamp is installed cor- rectly before contacting LG Electronics Service Center.
Miscellaneous Troubleshooting Please check the following when there is a problem with the projector before contacting LG Electronics Service Center. Symptom Checkpoint and Solution A. Check if the power light is turned on or the lens cap is closed. In addition, check if the cables are connected correctly according to the description in this manual.
MPL library: nanox You can ask LG Electronics for the source codes at the e-mail address below. We will send you a CD-ROM if you pay for expenses such as media cost or delivery, etc.: opensource@lge.com This is effective for 3 years from the purchase date of the projector.
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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...
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