LG PH150G - Manuals

5 ENGLISH • When moving the projector, make sure to switch it off and remove the power plug and cords. - The power cord may be damaged, resulting in fire or electric shock. • Do not place the projector on an unstable or vibrating surface such as a wobbly shelf or a slope. - It may fall and cause inj...

8 ENGLISH • Do not place heavy objects or put pressure on the power cord and AC adapter and avoid damage. – This may result in a fire or may damage the product. • Always use the AC adapter provided or any AC adapters approved and certified by LG Electronics. – Any other AC adapter connected may resu...

9 ENGLISH • Make sure that a child does not swallow the batteries when you replace the old remote control batteries with new ones. Keep batteries out of reach of children. - If a child swallows a battery, consult a doctor immediately. • Never open any cover on the projector. - There is a high risk o...

11 ENGLISH Cleaning WARNING • Do not spray the projector with water when cleaning. Make sure water does not flow into the projector. - This may result in fire or electric shock. • When there is smoke or a strange smell coming out from the projector or a foreign object falls into the projector, pleas...

12 ENGLISH • Do not wipe the optical system (lens, mirror) right after the product has been turned off or while the product is being operated. When cleaning each part of the product, remove the power cord and wipe gently with a soft cloth. Do not spray with water or wipe with a wet cloth. Do not use...

13 ENGLISH • Do not touch the lens; doing so can result in burns or damage to lens. Lens and unit may be HOT during and immediately after use. Use caution when handling unit, allowing for proper cool down. • Only use a grounded electrical outlet. (Except for devices which are not grounded.) • Do not...

15 ENGLISH CONTENTS LICENSES 2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 3 PREPARATION 17 Accessories 17 Optional Extras 19 Parts and Components 20 Using the Joystick Button 23 - Basic Functions 23 - Adjusting the Menu 24 Projector Status Indicators 24Installation 25 - Installation Precautions 25 - Projection Distance per...

17 ENGLISH PREPARATION The pictures may differ slightly from the actual product. Accessories Accessories included with the projector are show below. Accessories are subject to change without prior notice. New accessories may be added or old ones removed. Remote Control Two AAA Batteries Owner's Manu...

19 ENGLISH Optional Extras To purchase optional accessories, visit an electronics store or online shopping site or contact the retail store where you purchased the product. Optional accessories are subject to change without prior notice. Projection Screen Tripod HDMI Cable MHL or Slimport cable

20 ENGLISH 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 i...

21 ENGLISH Side 1 1 ON/OFF Switch - ON : Turns the projector on and the projector goes into Standby mode. - OFF : Turns the projector off completely. Place the switch to OFF when you move the projector or when you intend not to use the projector for long periods of time.

22 ENGLISH Back 2 1 3 4 5 1 Battery Charge Indicator - Red: Charging - Green: Charging complete 2 DC IN Port 3 (USB Port) 4 Port 5 (Headphone Port)

23 ENGLISH Using the Joystick Button You can operate the projector by pressing the button or moving the joystick left, right, up, or down. Basic Functions Power On When the projector is turned off, place your finger on the joystick button, press it once, and release it. Power Off When the projector ...

24 ENGLISH Adjusting the Menu When the projector is turned on, press the joystick button one time.You can adjust the menu items ( , , , ) moving the joystick button left, right, up, or down. Move to the desired menu item, and then press the joystick button once to select it. Close Projector off Turn...

25 ENGLISH Installation Installation Precautions • Place the projector in a well- ventilated environment. - To prevent internal overheating, install the projector in a well-ventilated place. Do not place anything near the projector that may block its air vents. If the air vents are blocked, the inte...

26 ENGLISH Projection Distance per Screen Size 1  Place the projector on a sturdy, level surface, together with the PC 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...

27 ENGLISH 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. The maximum si...

28 ENGLISH 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 provi...

29 ENGLISH REMOTE CONTROL Open the battery cover on the back of the remote control and insert the batteries which are specified in the battery room with poles pointing in the correct direction. The new and same type of batteries (1.5 V AAA) must be used. ① ② • Do not mix new batteries with old ones....

30 ENGLISH Adjusts the volume level. Moves to the previous/next page. Changes the aspect ratio of the screen per pressing of the button. Displays a blank screen. Mutes the sound of the projector. Displays or closes the Settings menu. Freezes the moving image.(Available in any mode other than USB mod...

32 ENGLISH USING THE PROJECTOR Using The Battery The battery is low. Connect a power supply for charging. • It is displayed when the battery is low (Energy Saving mode will be changed to Maximum and will be disabled). • If the screen shows a low battery message, be sure to charge the battery. The de...

33 ENGLISH Battery using time information Status Time and Display Charging About 3 hours (When in standby and charging) Usage Hours Up to 2.5 hours(Available battery using time up to 2.5 hours when Energy Saving mode set to Max.) Battery Level Indicator Step 5 Step 4 Step 3 Step 2 Step 1 Full Step 1...

34 ENGLISH • Do not store or transport at pressures lower than 11.6 kPa (1.68 psi) and at above 15 000 m (49212.5 feet) altitude. • Replacement of a battery with an incorrect type that can defeat a safeguard (for example, in the case of some lithium battery types). • Disposal of a battery into fire ...

35 ENGLISH Watching Projector Turning on the Projector 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. 2  Place the ON/OFF switch on the rear port area...

36 ENGLISH Focus of the Screen Image When an image appears on the screen, check if it is in focus and fits the screen properly.Adjust the focus of the image by rotating the Focus Ring to the left or right.Make sure the product does not move when adjusting the focus. Focus Ring Watching With the Proj...

37 ENGLISH Additional Options Adjusting Aspect Ratio Resize an image to view at its optimal size by pressing while you are using the projector. • Available picture size may differ depending on the input signal. • You can also use the or button. NOTE Menu Description 16:9 Resizes images to the 16:9 r...

38 ENGLISH 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 ...

39 ENGLISH Changing Input Device To select an external input Selects external input.The illustration of the menu may differ from the actual screen on the product. • Press the button on the remote control to display the input selection screen. - Connected inputs are displayed first. However, SCREEN S...

40 ENGLISH Selecting an Input Label Displays which devices are connected to which input ports. Input Label HDMI Close 1  Press the button on the remote control to display the input selection screen. 2  Press the Red button. 3  Use the or button to select one of the input labels.

41 ENGLISH Blank Function Using the Blank Function This function may be effective when you need to draw attention during a meeting or training. 1  Press the button, and the screen is covered by the background color. You can change the background color by referring to Selecting a Blank Image . 2  Pre...

42 ENGLISH Using the Quick Menu You can easily customize your frequently used menus. 1  Press the button. 2  Press the or button to select a menu and press button. Menu Description Aspect Ratio Resizes the picture. PJT Mode Turns the projected image upside down or flips it horizontally. Picture Mode...

43 ENGLISH ENTERTAINMENT Using SCREEN SHARE 1  Set the external input of the projector to SCREEN SHARE . 2  Enable related SCREEN SHARE function on the device you wish to connect. 3  Connect the projector from the search list on the device you wish to connect. (When you connect the projector to your...

44 ENGLISH Setting Up Bluetooth on the Projector This option is used to output sound from the projector through Bluetooth audio devices. • Press the button on the remote control, and then set Bluetooth to On in the WIRELESS menu. • The devices that can be connected are as follows: LG BTS1, LG HBS-70...

45 ENGLISH Searching for Bluetooth Devices and Connecting Go to SETTINGS → WIRELESS → Search Device to search for nearby Bluetooth audio devices and then connect any detected devices to the projector.(If the device name is longer than 20 characters, no more than 20 will be displayed.) 1  Set the Blu...

47 ENGLISH Connecting, Disconnecting, or Deleting Bluetooth Devices in the List of registered devices In SETTINGS → WIRELESS → List of registered devices , Bluetooth devices are shown in the order that they were connected, and the same devices can be reconnected simply by selecting them without havi...

48 ENGLISH Deleting Select Delete Marked or Delete All to delete any registered devices. • Delete Marked : Press the red button in List of registered devices to delete the selected device. • Delete All : Select Delete All in List of registered devices to delete all of the registered devices. Adjusti...

49 ENGLISH 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. ...

50 ENGLISH 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 wor...

51 ENGLISH To Use My Media 1  Press the 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 se...

52 ENGLISH Video Supported Codec Maximum: 1920 x 1080 @ 30p (only Motion JPEG 640 x 480 @ 30p) Extension Codec .asf .wmv Video VC-1 Advanced Profile, VC-1 Simple and Main Profiles Audio WMA Standard, WMA 9 Professional .divx .avi Video DivX3.11, DivX4, DivX5, DivX6, XVID, H.264/AVC Audio MPEG-1 Laye...

53 ENGLISH Audio File File type Item Info MP3 Bit rate 32 kbps to 320 kbps Sampling rate 32 kHz to 48 kHz AC3 Bit rate 32 kbps to 640 kbps Sampling rate 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz MPEG Bit rate 32 kbps to 448 kbps Sampling rate 32 kHz to 48 kHz AAC, HEAAC Bit rate 24 kbps to 3844 kbps Sampling rate 8 ...

54 ENGLISH Available photo file File type Item Info 2D (jpeg, jpg, jpe) Support File type SOF0: Baseline, SOF1: Extend Sequential, SOF2: Progressive Picture Size Minimum: 64 x 64Maximum: Normal Type: 15360 (W) x 8640 (H) Progressive Type: 1920 (W) x 1440 (H) BMP Picture Size Minimum: 64 x 64Maximum:...

55 ENGLISH 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...

56 ENGLISH Browsing Movie List Play a video file stored from a connected device. 1  Connect a USB storage device. 2  Press the button. 3  Use the , or button to select Movie List and press the button. 4  Use the , , , or button to select the file you want and press the button. USB STORAGE DEVICE Pag...

58 ENGLISH Options for Movie List 1  Press the button. 2  Use the or button to move to a desired option and press the button. 3  Use the , , , or button to set up each item. Set Video Play. Item Description Picture Size Selects the size of a playback screen. • Full : Files are played in full screen ...

59 ENGLISH 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...

60 ENGLISH 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 or button to go to Deregistration and press the button. Registration Deregistration Close No No Yes Yes Your devic...

61 ENGLISH 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) •...

62 ENGLISH Browsing Photo List 1  Connect a USB storage device. 2  Press the button. 3  Use the or buttons to select Photo List and press the button. 4  Use the , , , or button to select the file you want and press the button. USB STORAGE DEVICE Page 1/1 Page 1/1 Drive1 Drive5 Drive3 Drive4 Drive2 P...

64 ENGLISH Options for Photo List 1  Press the button. 2  Use the or button to move to a desired option and press the button. 3  Use the , , , or button to set up each item. Set Photo View. Item Description Slide speed Selects a slideshow speed. BGM Selects a music folder for the background music. •...

65 ENGLISH Listening to Music You can play audio files stored on the connected device. Supported Music Files *.MP3Bit rate range 32 Kbps to 320 Kbps • Sampling rate MPEG1 Layer3: 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz • Sampling rate MPEG2 Layer3: 16 kHz, 22.05 kHz, 24 kHz

66 ENGLISH Browsing Music List 1  Connect a USB storage device. 2  Press the button. 3  Use the or button to select Music List and press the button. 4  Use the , , , or button to select the file you want and press the button. USB STORAGE DEVICE Page 1/1 Page 1/1 Drive1 Drive5 Drive3 Drive4 Drive2 PA...

67 ENGLISH 5  Control playback by using the following buttons. USB STORAGE DEVICE Page 1/1 Drive1 Q.MENU 002. - B02.mp3 Page 1/1 PAGE Page Change Option Hide Exit Butterfly_... 03:25 Music List Item Description Changes the playing position.Stops playing.Returns to normal playback.Pauses the media pl...

69 ENGLISH 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 VersionHangul: 97/2000/2002/2005/2007 Version • File Viewer realigns...

70 ENGLISH Browsing File List 1  Connect a USB storage device. 2  Press the button. 3  Use the or button to select File List and press the button. 4  Use the , , , or button to select the file you want and press the button. USB STORAGE DEVICE Page 1/1 Page 1/1 Drive1 Drive5 Drive3 Drive4 Drive2 PAGE...

72 ENGLISH Options for File List 1  Press the button. 2  Use the , , , or button to set up each item. Set FileViewer Option Item Description Single Page Loading On Loads and displays pages one by one. The initial loading time is short but a content-heavy page may be displayed slowly. Off Loads all p...

73 ENGLISH CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS SETTINGS 1  Press the button. 2  Use the , , , or button to select the desired item and press the button. 3  Use the , , , or button to set up the desired item and press the button. 4  Press the button when completed. Menu Description PICTURE Adjusts the image quality...

74 ENGLISH PICTURE Settings 1  Press the button. 2  Use the , , , or buttons to select PICTURE and press the button. 3  Use the , , , or button to set up the desired item and press the button. - To return to the previous menu, press the button. 4  Press the button when completed. • ꕊ Energy Saving :...

75 ENGLISH Menu Description Picture Mode Selects the picture mode optimized for the viewing environment or the program.You can also customize advanced options for each mode. Mode Vivid Maximizes the visual effect of video.Heightens contrast, brightness, and sharpness to display vivid images. Standar...

77 ENGLISH Advanced Control Menu Description Dynamic Contrast Adjusts contrast and color to the optimal level according to the screen’s brightness. Dynamic Color Adjusts colors for more natural-looking colors. Color Gamut Selects the range of colors that can be expressed. • Standard : Displays the o...

78 ENGLISH Expert Control Menu Description Dynamic Contrast Adjusts contrast and color to the optimal level according to the screen’s brightness. Color Gamut Selects the range of colors that can be expressed. • Standard : Displays the original colors of an input signal regardless of the display feat...

79 ENGLISH Menu Description Color Temperature In Expert mode, you can customize the options of each mode. Gamma : Select 1.9 , 2.2 ,or 2.4 . a. Method : 2 Points - Pattern : Inner, Outer - Points : Low, High - Red/Green/Blue : The adjustment range for each color is from -50 to +50 . - Apply to all i...

82 ENGLISH AUDIO Settings 1  Press the button. 2  Use the , , , or button to select AUDIO and press the button. 3  Use the , , , or button to set up the desired item and press the button. - To return to the previous menu, press the button. 4  Press the button when completed. AUDIO • Sound Mode : Sta...

83 ENGLISH TIME Settings 1  Press the button. 2  Use the , , , or button to select TIME and press the button. 3  Use the , , , or button to set up the desired item and press the button. - To return to the previous menu, press the button. 4  Press the button when completed. TIME • Sleep Timer : Off •...

84 ENGLISH WIRELESS Settings 1  Press the button. 2  Use the , , , or button to select WIRELESS and press the button. 3  Use the , , , or button to set up the desired item and press the button. - To return to the previous menu, press the button. 4  Press the button when completed. WIRELESS • SCREEN ...

87 ENGLISH OPTION 1 Settings 1  Press the button. 2  Use the , , , or button to select OPTION 1 and press the button. 3  Use the , , , or button to set up the desired item and press the button. - To return to the previous menu, press the button. 4  Press the button when completed. OPTION 1 • Languag...

88 ENGLISH OPTION 2 Settings 1  Press the button. 2  Use the , , , or button to select OPTION 2 and press the button. 3  Use the , , , or button to set up the desired item and press the button. - To return to the previous menu, press the button. 4  Press the button when completed. OPTION 2 • Keyston...

90 ENGLISH CONNECTING DEVICES You can connect various external devices to the projector.  Computer/Notebook DVD Digital Device USB Headphones Game Console Mobile Phone HDMI - Page 91 USB Device - Page 49 Headphone - Page 93 Mobile Phone (MHL/Slimport) - Page 94

91 ENGLISH Connecting to HD Receiver, DVD or External Devices Connect an HD receiver, DVD or External Devices to the projector and select an appropriate input mode. HDMI Connection With an HDMI cable, you can enjoy high quality picture and sound.Using a HDMI cable, connect the port of the projector ...

92 ENGLISH Connecting a Laptop You can connect the projector to a laptop to use various functions. HDMI Connection Using an HDMI cable, connect the port of the projector to the HDMI output port of your laptop. Both video and audio are output at the same time.Press the button on the remote control to...

93 ENGLISH Connecting to Headphones You can listen to the audio through a headphone. * Not provided

94 ENGLISH 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 ty...

95 ENGLISH 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 amo...

96 ENGLISH SPECIFICATIONS MODEL PH150G (PH150G-GL) PH150B (PH150B-GL) Resolution (Pixel) 1280 (Horizontal) × 720 (Vertical) Aspect ratio 16:9 (Horizontal:Vertical) Panel size 9.398 mm Projection distance (Screen size) 335 mm to 3491 mm (254 mm to 2540 mm) Ratio of upward projection 100 % Working ran...

97 ENGLISH Supported HDMI(PC) Mode Resolution Horizontal Frequency (kHz) Vertical Frequency (Hz) 640 x 350 31.468 70.09 720 x 400 31.469 70.08 640 x 480 31.469 59.94 800 x 600 37.879 60.31 1024 x 768 48.363 60.00 1152 x 864 54.348 60.053 1280 x 720 45.00 60 1280 x 1024 63.981 60.02 1440 x 900 55.935...

98 ENGLISH Supported HDMI-DTV Mode Resolution Horizontal Frequency (kHz) Vertical Frequency (Hz) 720 x 480p 31.4731.4731.50 60 59.94 60 720 x 576p 31.25 50 1280 x 720p 45.0044.96 37.5 60.0059.94 50 1920 x 1080i 33.7533.72 28.125 60.0059.94 50 1920 x 1080p 67.50067.43227.000 26.9733.7533.7156.25 60 5...

99 ENGLISH Open source software notice information To obtain the source code under GPL, LGPL, MPL, and other open source licenses, that is contained in this product, please visit http://opensource.lge.com.In addition to the source code, all referred license terms, warranty disclaimers and copyright ...

100 ENGLISH SYMBOLS Refers to alternating current(AC).Refers to direct current(DC).Refers to class II equipment. Refers to stand-by. Refers to “ON” (power). Refers to dangerous voltage.