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OWNER'S MANUAL
DLP PROJECTOR
Please read this manual carefully before operating
your set and retain it for future reference.
HW350T
www.lg.com
P/NO : MFL66679808 (1201-REV00)

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  • Page 1 OWNER’S MANUAL DLP PROJECTOR Please read this manual carefully before operating your set and retain it for future reference. HW350T www.lg.com P/NO : MFL66679808 (1201-REV00)
  • 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 format created by DivX, LLC, a subsidiary of Rovi Corporation.
  • Page 3: Safety Instructions

    SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Please take note of the safety instructions to prevent any potential accident or misuse of the projector. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage”...
  • Page 4 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Do not place the projector directly on a carpet, rug or place where ventilation is restricted. - This would cause its internal temperature to increase and might create a fire hazard or damage the unit. Ensure good ventilation around the projector.
  • Page 5 NOTES Hold the plug firmly when unplugging. If you pull the cord, it may be damaged. - This may cause a fire hazard. Do not use if the power cord or the plug is damaged or any part of the power outlet is loose.
  • Page 6 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION concerning the Power Cord It is recommend that most appliances be placed on a dedicated circuit; that is, a single outlet circuit which powers only that appliance and has no additional outlets or branch circuits. Check the specification page of this owner’s manual to be certain.
  • Page 7 Cleaning WARNING Do not use water while cleaning the projector. - This may cause damage to the projector or an electric shock hazard. In the unlikely event of smoke or a strange smell from the projector, switch it off, unplug it from the wall outlet and contact your dealer or service center.
  • Page 8 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ANTENNA Outdoor Antenna Grounding If an outdoor antenna is installed, follow the precautions below. An outdoor antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can come in contact with such power lines or circuits as death or serious injury can occur.
  • Page 9 Disposal of your old appliance 1. When this crossed-out wheeled bin symbol is attached to a product it means the product is covered by the European Directive 2002/96/EC. 2. All electrical and electronic products should be disposed of separately from the municipal waste stream through designated collection facilities appointed by your government or your local...
  • Page 10: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS LICENSES SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ASSEMBLING AND PREPAR- Unpacking Optional Extras Parts and Buttons Installation - Installation Precautions - Basic Operation of the Projector 16 - How to Install the Projector Using a Tripod - Kensington Security System REMOTE CONTROL WATCHING PROJECTOR Connecting to an Antenna or Cable 20...
  • Page 11 MAKING CONNECTIONS Connecting to a HD receiver, DVD, or VCR player - HDMI Connection - Component Connection - Composite Connection Connecting to a PC - RGB Connection Connecting to a Headphone MAINTENANCE Updating the Projector Firmware Cleaning the Projector - Cleaning the lens - Cleaning the Projector Case How to Fix the Lens Cap SPECIFICATIONS...
  • Page 12: Assembling And Preparing

    ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING Unpacking Check your product box for the following items. If there are any missing accessories, contact the local dealer where you purchased your product. The illustrations in this manual may differ from the actual product and item. Remote Control Owner’s manual and Batteries (AAA)
  • Page 13: Optional Extras

    ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING Optional Extras Optional extras can be changed or modified for quality improvement without any notification. Contact your dealer for buying these items. Projection Screen Tripod HDMI Cable Video Cable Audio Cable Component Cable AJ-CB2 AJ-CB2+AJ-CS60 RF cable Ceiling Mounting Bracket 1 Use screw size: M4x6-M4x8...
  • Page 14: Parts And Buttons

    ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING Parts and Buttons * 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.
  • Page 15: Installation

    Installation Installation Precautions Provide proper ventilation for this projector. - The projector is equipped with ventilation holes. Do not block or place anything near these holes. Internal heat build-up may occur, causing picture degradation or damage to the projector. - Do not place the projector on a carpet, rug or other similar surface.
  • Page 16: Basic Operation Of The Projector

    ASSEMBLING AND PREPARING Basic Operation of the Projector Place the projector on a sturdy and horizontal surface. 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. Position the projector so that the lens is set at a right angle to the screen.
  • Page 17: How To Install The Projector Using A Tripod

    How to Install the Projector Using a Tripod * You can install this projector using a camera tripod. * When stabilizing the tripod, we recommend using the locking bolt of standard size 4.5 mm or less.The maximum size allowed for the locking bolt is 5.5 mm.(If it is longer than the maximum allowed size, it may damage the projector.) Bottom side of Projector Part connected to...
  • Page 18: Remote Control

    REMOTE CONTROL REMOTE CONTROL The descriptions in this manual are based on the buttons on the remote control. Please read this manual carefully and use the projector correctly. To replace batteries, open the battery cover, replace batteries (1.5 V AAA) matching the ends to the label inside the compartment, and close the battery cover.
  • Page 19 MENU Accesses the menu. NETCAST Select the desired NETCAST menu source. Q.MENU Accesses the quick menu. Navigation buttons (up/down/left/right) Scrolls through menus or options. Selects menus or options and confirms your input. BACK Returns to the previous level. AUTO Automatically adjusting of the PC input image. EXIT Clears all on-screen displays and returns to projector viewing.
  • Page 20: Watching Projector

    WATCHING PROJECTOR WATCHING PROJECTOR Connecting to an Antenna or Cable Connect an antenna, cable, or cable box to watch TV while referring to the following. The illustrations may differ from the actual items and a RF cable is optional. Connecting an Antenna or Basic Cable Connect the projector to a wall antenna socket with an RF cable...
  • Page 21: Watching Projector

    Watching Projector Turning on for the First Time Make sure the power cord is connected correctly. After wait for a moment, press the POWER button on the remote control or control panel. (The light on the control panel will be turned on.) Check if the lens cap is removed before turning on the power.
  • Page 22: Managing Channels

    WATCHING PROJECTOR Managing Channels Setting Up Channels Storing Channels To store channels automatically, Press MENU to access the menu. Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to CHANNEL and press OK. Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to Auto Tuning and press OK. Select Start to start automatic tuning.
  • Page 23 Editing Your Channel List Press MENU to access the menu. Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to CHANNEL and press OK. Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to Channel Edit and press Edit channels using the following buttons. Channel Edit Favorite Group : Cable DTV ꔉ...
  • Page 24: Using Additional Options

    WATCHING PROJECTOR Using Additional Options Adjusting Aspect Ratio Resize an image to view at its optimal size by pressing RATIO while you are watching projector. NOTE Some options may not be available depending on input signals. You can also change the image size by pressing Q.MENU or MENU.
  • Page 25: Using Keystone Function

    Using Keystone Function Use this function when the screen is not at a right angle to the projector and the image is a trapezoid shape. Only use the Keystone function when you can’t get the best angle by moving the projector. •Keystone ◀...
  • Page 26: Blank Function

    WATCHING PROJECTOR Blank Function Using Blank Function This function may be effective if you need to get the attention of the audience during presentations, meetings or briefings. Press the BLANK to turn off the screen. You can choose the background color.
  • Page 27: Entertainment

    ENTERTAINMENT Network Connection Connecting to a Wireless Network The LG Wireless LAN for Broadband/DLNA Adaptor, allows the projector to connect to a wireless LAN network. The network configuration and connection method may vary depending on the equipment in use and the network environment. Refer to the setup instructions supplied with your access point or wireless router for detailed connection steps and network settings.
  • Page 28: Setting To A Wireless Network

    ENTERTAINMENT Setting to a Wireless Network To set up the network settings, Press MENU to access the menu. Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to NETWORK and press OK. Press the Navigation buttons to select Network Setting and press Press the Navigation buttons to select Setting from the AP list and press OK.
  • Page 29 Select IP Auto Setting or IP Manual Setting. - If selecting IP Manual Setting, press the Navigation and Number buttons. IP addresses will need to be input manually. - IP Auto Setting: Select this if there is a DHCP server (Router) on the local area network (LAN) via wired connection, the projector will automatically...
  • Page 30: Tips For Network Setting

    For details, contact your ISP. LG is not responsible for any malfunction of the projector and/ or the internet connection failure due to communication errors/...
  • Page 31 5 Ghz radio frequencies. It is same device as LG wireless media box, cordless telephone, other Wi-Fi device. ENTERTAINMENT It may decrease the service speed using Wireless network by surrounding wireless condition.
  • Page 32: Network Status

    ENTERTAINMENT When AP is set to include 802.11 n, and if Encryption is designated as WEP(64/128bit) or WPA(TKIP/AES), the connection may not be possible. There may be different connection methods according to the AP manufacturers. Network Status To set up the network settings, Press MENU to access the menu.
  • Page 33 NOTE The videos list searched from the projector may different with the list searched from a web browser on PC. The playback of videos may pause, stop, or buffer depending on your broadband speed. For service that requires log in, join the applicable service on the website using the PC and log in through the projector to enjoy...
  • Page 34 WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS WITH RESPECT TO ANY CONTENT AND SERVICES, EITHER EXPRESS OR, IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, OF SATISFACTORY QUALITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT OF THIRD PARTY RIGHTS. LG DOES NOT GUARANTEE THE ACCURACY,...
  • Page 35 Content and services are transmitted by third parties by means of networks and transmission facilities over which LG has no control. LG may impose limits on the use of or access to certain services or content, in any case and without notice or liability.
  • Page 36: My Media

    ENTERTAINMENT MY MEDIA Connecting USB Storage Devices Connect USB storage devices such as a USB flash drive or external hard drive to the projector and use multimedia features. Connect a USB flash drive or USB memory card reader to the projector as shown in the following illustration.
  • Page 37 Tips for Using USB Storage Devices Only a USB storage device is recognizable. USB hubs are not supported. A USB storage device which uses its own driver may not be recognized. The recognition speed of a USB storage device will depend on each device.
  • Page 38: Connecting Dlna Dmp (Digital Living Network Alliance, Digital Media Player)

    ENTERTAINMENT Connecting DLNA DMP (Digital Living Network Alliance, Digital Media Player) This projector can display and play many types of movie, photo and music files from your DLNA server. The Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) is a cross-industry organization of consumer electronics, computing industry and mobile device companies.
  • Page 39 Installing Nero MediaHome 4 Essentials Nero MediaHome 4 Essentials is easy to use DLNA server software for Windows. Computer requirements for Nero MediaHome 4 Essentials Windows® XP (Service Pack 2 or higher), Windows Vista® (no Service Pack required), Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 (Service Pack 2 or higher), Windows Server®...
  • Page 40 ENTERTAINMENT Sharing Files and Folders After installing Nero MediaHome, you must add folders you wish to share. Double-click the Nero MediaHome 4 Essentials icon on the desktop. Click Network icon on the left and define your network name in the Network name field.
  • Page 41 Tips for using DLNA DMP To play the file on the media server, the projector and the media server must be connected to the same access point. Because the compatibility and available playback functions on the MY MEDIA menu are tested on the bundle DLNA server (Nero MediaHome 4 Essentials) environment, file requirements...
  • Page 42: Connecting Dlna Dmr (Digital Living Network Alliance, Digital Media Render)

    ENTERTAINMENT Connecting DLNA DMR (Digital Living Network Alliance, Digital Media Render) This supports remote playing of media files. Media from a compatible device (Windows 7, Mobile Phone with PlayTo, or other compatible DLNA- DMC device) can be “pushed” to the projector.
  • Page 43: Movie List

    MOVIE LIST * The movie list is activated once USB is detected. It is used when playing movie files on projector. Tips for playing video files Some user-created subtitles may not work properly. Some special characters are not supported in subtitles. HTML tags are not supported in subtitles.
  • Page 44 ENTERTAINMENT DivX supported mode File Audio/ Codec Extensions Video VC-1 Advanced Profile Video VC-1 Simple .asf and Main Profiles .wmv WMA Standard Audio WMA 9 Professional DivX3.11 DivX4 DivX5 DivX6 Video XViD .divx .avi H.264 / AVC MPEG-1 Layer I, II MPEG-1 Layer III Audio (MP3)
  • Page 45 Browsing Movie List Play video files on the screen. Your screen can display video files from a USB storage device. Connect a USB storage device. Press USB to access the Home menu. Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to Movie List and press OK. Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to the device you want and press OK.
  • Page 46: Press Q.menu. A Pop-Up Window Will Appears

    ENTERTAINMENT Play a movie by using the following menus/buttons. ꔊꔋ ꕖ ꕗ ꕖ ꕘ ꕚ ꕙ ꘩ Option ꕉ Hide Button Description Move to a specific frame <, > forward or backward while playing a video. A cursor indicating the position can be viewed on the screen.
  • Page 47: Option Description

    Option Description Subtitle The subtitles can be Language turned on or off. Language: Activated for SMI subtitles and can select the language within the subtitle. Code Page: Subtitle font selection. When set to default, contents are displayed in the language set in OPTION - Menu Language.
  • Page 48 ENTERTAINMENT Registering the DivX code - The DivX registration code allows you to rent or purchase the latest movies at www.divx.com/vod. To play a rented or purchased DivX file, the file’s registration code should be same as your projector’s DivX registration code.
  • Page 49: Photo List

    PHOTO LIST * The projector can display JPEG files. Photo Supported File Formats PHOTO(*.JPEG) supporting file Baseline: 64 pixel (width) x 64 pixel (height) to 15360 pixel (width) x 8640 pixel (height) Progressive: 64 pixel (width) x 64 pixel (height) to 1920 pixel (width) x 1440 pixel (height) You can play JPEG files only.
  • Page 50 ENTERTAINMENT Description ❽ Allows you to mark certain files. Select files you want and press Color buttons. View Press Red. Display the Marked selected photo. Mark All Press Green. Mark all files in the folder. Unmark All Press Yellow. Deselect all marked files.
  • Page 51: Music List

    Options for Photo List Press Q.MENU. A pop-up window will appears. Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to the option and press OK. Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to one of the following options and press OK. Set Photo View. Option Description Slide...
  • Page 52: Music List

    ENTERTAINMENT Description ❶ Thumbnail Abnormal files Non-supported files ❷ Contents List ❸ Moves to upper level folder ❹ Current page/Total pages of folders ❺ Current page/Total pages of contents ❻ Move to File Viewer. ❼ Changes the number or thumbnails displayed at a time.
  • Page 53: File Viewer

    FILE VIEWER Supported File Formats Supported File : XLS, DOC, PPT, TXT, XLSX, PPTX, DOCX, PDF Microsoft Office Version 97 / 2000 / 2002 / 2003 / 2007 Adobe PDF Version 1.0 / 1.1 / 1.2 / 1.3 / 1.4 File Viewer realigns the document, so it may look different than when viewed on a PC.
  • Page 54: Play Game

    ENTERTAINMENT Control playback by using the following buttons. ꔈPress CH to move the previous or next page. ꔈPress VOL to Zoom in or zoom out. ꔈ1. Press MENU. 2. Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to Go Page or Zoom press ∧. MENU Go Page ꔦ...
  • Page 55: Customizing Settings

    CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS The SETUP Menu Press MENU to access the menu. Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to one of the following menus and press Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to the setting or option you want and press OK. When you are finished, press OK.
  • Page 56: Channel Settings

    CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS CHANNEL Settings Press MENU to access the menu. Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to CHANNEL and press OK. Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to the setting or option you want and press OK. - To return to the previous level, press BACK. When you are finished, press EXIT.
  • Page 57 Setting Picture Mode Selects one of the preset image or customizes options in each mode for the best screen performance. You are also able to customize advanced options of each mode. You can also use this function through the PICTURE button. Mode Vivid Standard Adjusts the image for the normal environment.
  • Page 58 CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS Advanced / Expert Control Options Setting Dynamic Adjusts the contrast to keep it at the best level according Contrast to the brightness of the screen. The picture is improved by making bright parts brighter and dark parts darker. Dynamic Color Adjusts screen colors so that they look livelier, richer and clearer.
  • Page 59 Setting Color This is the function to adjust the overall color of the screen to Temperature the feeling you want. Select Cool, Medium, Warm. When Expert mode, customizes the options of each mode. Gamma: Select 1.9, 2.2, 2.4 a. Method: 2 Points - Pattern: Inner, Outer - Red/Green/Blue Contrast, Red/Green/Blue Brightness: The adjustment range is -50 - +50.
  • Page 60: Screen Settings

    CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS SCREEN Settings Press MENU to access the menu. Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to SCREEN and press OK. Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to the setting or option you want and press OK. - To return to the previous level, press BACK. When you are finished, press EXIT.
  • Page 61: Audio Settings

    AUDIO Settings Press MENU to access the menu. Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to AUDIO and press OK. Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to the setting or option you want and press OK. - To return to the previous level, press BACK. When you are finished, press EXIT.
  • Page 62: Time Settings

    CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS TIME Settings Press MENU to access the menu. Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to TIME and press OK. Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to the setting or option you want and press OK. - To return to the previous level, press BACK. When you are finished, press EXIT.
  • Page 63: Lock Settings

    LOCK Settings Press MENU to access the menu. Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to LOCK and press OK. Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to the setting or option you want and press OK. - To return to the previous level, press BACK. When you are finished, press EXIT.
  • Page 64 CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS Setting TV Rating- Blocks the children’s TV programs that parents do not want their Children children to watch. To block other TV programs, you should set the TV Rating-General feature. Rating Fantasy Violence Applies to TV-Y7 TV Rating- Blocks the TV programs that you want based on the ratings by General using the Parental Control Function (V-Chip).
  • Page 65: Option Settings

    OPTION Settings Press MENU to access the menu. Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to OPTION and press OK. Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to the setting or option you want and press OK. - To return to the previous level, press BACK. When you are finished, press EXIT.
  • Page 66: Network Settings

    CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS Setting LED Mode To adjust the brightness of the screen. LED Mode changes into Dimming mode automatically if use a portable battery. LED Mode changeds into Dimming mode automatically if there is no input signal. You can also use this function through the Q.MENU button. Auto Power To make projector turned on automatically when the plug of adapter is inserted.
  • Page 67: Making Connections

    MAKING CONNECTIONS Connect various external devices to the ports on the projector. Computer/Notebook Digital Device HDMI – See p.68 Component – See p.68 Headphone Composite – See p.69 RGB – See p.69 Memory storage – See p.36 Audio - See p.70 MAKING CONNECTIONS Gaming Device...
  • Page 68: Connecting To A Hd Receiver, Dvd, Or Vcr Player

    MAKING CONNECTIONS Connecting to a HD receiver, DVD, or VCR player Connect a HD receiver, DVD, or VCR player to the projector and select an appropriate input mode. HDMI Connection Transmits the digital video and audio signals from an external device to the projector.
  • Page 69: Composite Connection

    Composite Connection Transmits the analog video and audio signals from an external device to the projector. Connect the external device and the projector with the composite cable as shown in the following illustration. A/V IN CO RGB IN ANTENNA IN A/V IN COMPONENT IN VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT...
  • Page 70: Connecting To A Headphone

    MAKING CONNECTIONS Connecting to a Headphone Listen to the sound through a headphone.
  • Page 71: Maintenance

    When selecting “Software Update- On” - If the projector is connected to the internet and it finds a software update on the LG server, the update popup menu will appear automatically. - If the updated digital software information is transmitted, the update popup menu will appear automatically.
  • Page 72: Cleaning The Projector Case

    MAINTENANCE NOTE The software downloading time will vary depending on the software size and network conditions. During the software update procedure, do not turn off the projector or disconnect AC power, or disconnect the network. After software update, you can confirm the update software version at software Update menu.
  • Page 73: How To Fix The Lens Cap

    How to Fix the Lens Prepare the lens cap and the strap supplied as accessories. Insert the end of the strap into the hole at the bottom of the lens section of the projector. Fix the strap at the hole of the projector into the hole of the lens cap, and then pass the lens cap through the strp lasso.
  • Page 74: Specifications

    External Antenna Impedance Height (mm) Width (mm) Length (mm) Weight (g) USB Device Operating Condition HW350T (HW350T-JE) 1280 (Horizontal) × 800 (Vertical) 16:10 (Horizontal:Vertical) 11.623 0.59 m - 3.00 m (50.8 cm - 254.0 cm) 100 % NTSC 19.5 V 1 W + 1 W NTSC-M, ATSC, 64 &...
  • Page 75 RGB-PC supported mode Vertical Freq. Format (Hz) 640X350 70.090 720X400 70.080 640X480 59.940 800X600 60.310 1024X768 60.000 1152X864 60.053 1280X768 59.870 1280X800 60.000 1360X768 60.015 1280X1024 60.020 1400X1050 59.979 1680X1050 60.000 If the projector does not support the input signal, “Invalid Format” message appears on the screen.
  • Page 76 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 LG Customer Information Center USA, Consumer User 1-800-243-0000 USA, Commercial User 1-888-865-3026 CANADA...

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