LG PH300 - Manuals

5 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS • Do not place flammable materials such as aerosols near the projector. - This may result in fire. • Do not allow children to cling to or climb up to the projector. - This may cause the projector to fall, causing injury or death. • Do not install the product in a place with no v...

6 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS • Be careful not to tip the projector over when connecting external devices to the projector. - This may cause personal injury or damage to the projector. Power WARNING • The appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device. - Please make sure the device is installed near the ...

7 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS • Place the projector where people will not trip over or tread on the power cord to protect the power cord and plug from any damage. - This may result in fire or electric shock. • Do not turn the projector on or off by plugging in the power plug or unplugging it from the wall ou...

8 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS • Never open any cover on the projector. - There is a high risk of electric shock. • Do not look directly into the lens when the projector is in use. - The bright light may damage your eyes. • When the lamp is on or has just been turned off, avoid touching the air vent or lamp, ...

9 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS • Do not drop anything onto the projector or allow anything to impact the projector. - This may cause personal injury or the projector to malfunction. • It is recommended that you maintain a distance of more than 5 - 7 times the diagonal length of the screen. - If you watch the ...

10 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS • When cleaning plastic parts, such as the projector case, disconnect the product from the power first and wipe with a soft cloth. Do not spray with water or wipe with a wet cloth. Never use glass cleaner, automobile or industrial shiner, abrasives or wax, benzene, alcohol, etc...

11 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS • Keep it out of reach of children. - Failure to do so may result in personal injury and damage to the product. CAUTION • Do not use or store the projector outdoors for long periods of time. • Be sure to unplug if the projector is not to be used for a long period. - Accumulated...

12 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS • Do not store batteries at temperatures higher than 60 °C or in high humidity. - This may result in explosion or fire. • Make sure that the battery is connected correctly. - This prevent explosion or fire. • Incorrect battery replacement may cause fire. • Make sure you use the...

13 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS For USA NOTE TO CABLE/TV INSTALLERThis reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s attention to Article 820 - 40 of the National Electric Code (U.S.A.). The code provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be c...

14 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS USA FCC Notice (For USA) 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. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation....

15 CONTENTS CONTENTS LICENSES 2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 4 PREPARATION 17 Accessories 17 Optional Extras 18 Parts and Components 19 - Main Unit 19 - Back 20 Installation 21 - Installation Precautions 21 - Projection Distance per Screen Size 22 - How to Install the Projector On a Tripod 23 - Kensington Sec...

16 CONTENTS MY MEDIA 39 Before Using 39 - Connecting a USB Device 39 - Removing a USB Device 39 To Use My Media 41 - Watching the Videos 43 - Viewing the Photos 49 - Listening to Music 52 - Viewing Files 55 CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS 59 SETTINGS 59 PICTURE Settings 60 AUDIO Settings 65 CHANNEL Settings 67...

17 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.  Remote Control, Lithium Battery (CR2032 /...

18 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 ...

19 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 no...

20 PREPARATION Back  HDMI / MHL OFF / ON ANTENNA IN DC IN 2 3 4 5 6 8 7 1 No. Description 1 (Headphone Port) 2 HDMI/MHL Port 3 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 ...

21 PREPARATION 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...

22 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...

23 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. The maximu...

24 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 p...

25 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 Turns the projector on or off. MUTE Mutes the sound of the projector. INPUT Changes the input source. VOL +, - Adjusts the volume le...

26 REMOTE CONTROL Number buttons Enter a number. Playback Control Buttons Controls playback of MY MEDIA . LIST Accesses the saved channel list. - (Dash) Inserts a dash between numbers such as 2 - 1 and 2 - 2. FLASHBK Tunes to the last channel viewed. Color buttons Sets detailed settings or gesture f...

27 USING THE PROJECTOR USING THE PROJECTOR Connecting the Antenna or Cable To watch TV using an indoor/outdoor antenna, connect a wall terminal and the ANTENNA IN port of the projector using an RF cable (75 Ω). You can watch public TV or cable (analog, digital) TV. (The RF cable is sold separately.)...

28 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, Projector will be turned off in a minute. • If the screen shows a low battery message, be sure to charge the battery. Battery using t...

30 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  Place th...

31 USING THE PROJECTOR Using the projector 1  When in standby mode, press the POWER button to turn the projector on. 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 CH , Changes the TV ...

32 USING THE PROJECTOR Setting Channel Image shown may differ from your projector. Saving Currently Broadcasting Channel Using the Auto Tuning function Saves a channel which is currently broadcasting. Be sure to activate Auto Tuning when you move to a new home or change the position of your projecto...

34 USING THE PROJECTOR Favorite Channel Setup 1  Press the SETTINGS button. 2  Press the , , , or button to select CHANNEL and press the OK button. 3  Press the , button to select Channel Edit and press the OK button. 4  Move to your desired channel. 5  Press the FAV button to access the Set as Favo...

35 USING THE PROJECTOR Additional Options Adjusting Aspect Ratio 1  Press the Q.MENU button. 2  Press the , buttons to select Aspect Ratio and press the OK button. Menu Description 16:9 Resizes images to the 16:9 ratio. Just Scan Displays video images in the original size without removing parts of t...

36 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 th...

37 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  Use the Red button. 3  Use the or button to select one of the input labels. Bl...

38 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 or button to move to the setting or opti...

39 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....

40 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 wo...

41 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 ...

42 MY MEDIA Supported audio files File Format 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 Sa...

43 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 i...

44 MY MEDIA No. Description 1 Thumbnails Abnormal file File not supported 2 File List 3 Moves to the upper level folder. 4 Current page/Total no. of folder pages 5 Displays the remaining battery life. 6 Current page/Total no. of file pages 7 Moves to the top level folder. 8 Moves to the upper level ...

45 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, x32Reduces power consumption by adjus...

46 MY MEDIA Item Description Subtitle Language 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 be selected. By default, the subtitle is displayed in a language configured in OPTION 1 → Lan...

47 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  Pres...

48 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 or button to go to Deregistration and press the OK button. 3  Select Yes .  No No Yes Yes Your device is already...

49 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) ...

50 MY MEDIA No. Description 1 Thumbnails Abnormal file File not supported 2 File List 3 Moves to the upper level folder. 4 Current page/Total no. of folder pages 5 Displays the remaining battery life. 6 Current page/Total no. of file pages 7 Moves to the top level folder. 8 Moves to the upper level ...

51 MY MEDIA Item Description 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. supported resolution. Views the photo in full mode or original mode.Press the blue button to enlarge the image. Reduces pow...

52 MY MEDIA Set Video. You can change video settings. (Refer to "PICTURE Settings" on page 60.) Set Audio. You can change audio settings. (Refer to "AUDIO Settings" on page 65.) Listening to Music You can play audio files stored on the connected device. Supported Music Files *.MP3Bit...

55 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 VersionHangul: 97/2003/2007 Version • File Viewer realigns a docum...

57 MY MEDIA 6  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...

58 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 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 Loa...

59 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. Menu Description PICTURE Adjusts the image quality for opt...

60 CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS PICTURE Settings 1  Press the SETTINGS button. 2  Use the , , , or buttons to select PICTURE and press the OK button. 3  Use the , , , or button to set up the desired item and press the OK button. - To return to the previous menu, press the button. • ꕊ Energy Saving : Minimum...

62 CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS Menu Description Picture Reset Resets values customized by the user. Each picture mode is reset. Select the picture mode you wish to reset. Aspect Ratio Resizes the picture. Advanced Control Menu Description Dynamic Contrast Adjusts contrast and color to the optimal level acc...

63 CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS 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...

64 CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS Menu Description Color Management System 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 c...

65 CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS AUDIO Settings 1  Press the SETTINGS button. 2  Use the , , , or button to select AUDIO and press the OK button. 3  Use the , , , or button to set up the desired item and press the OK button. - To return to the previous menu, press the button. AUDIO • Sound Mode : Standard • ...

66 CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS Menu Description Sound Effect The user can select various sound effects. Mode Clear Voice II Makes the voice from the projector crisp and clear. Virtual Surround LG’s proprietary audio processing technology allows 5 channel-like surround sound from two speakers. • When Clear ...

68 CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS TIME Settings 1  Press the SETTINGS button. 2  Use the , , , or button to select TIME and press the OK button. 3  Use the , , , or button to set up the desired item and press the OK button. - To return to the previous menu, press the button. TIME • Clock • Off Time : Off • On...

70 CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS LOCK Settings 1  Press the SETTINGS button. 2  Use the , , , or button to select LOCK and press the OK button. - Enter the preset password to enter the LOCK settings. The initial password is 0000. 3  Use the , , , or button to set up the desired item and press the OK button. ...

73 CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS Menu Description Key Lock Locks control buttons on projector. • Key Lock function remains intact even in case of power outage or when the power cord is removed from the wall socket. • Key Lock function can only be set by remote control, and not by the button on the projector....

74 CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS OPTION 1 Settings 1  Press the SETTINGS button. 2  Use the , , , or button to select OPTION 1 and press the OK button. 3  Use the , , , or button to set up the desired item and press the OK button. - To return to the previous menu, press the button. OPTION 1 • Language • Capt...

75 CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS Menu Description Caption Digital Option Set up the size and color of the subtitles on Digital Option . Please select Set by Program or Custom . Select Custom to adjust minute options such as the subtitles’ size and color. Item Size Selects the wordsize. Font Selects a typefac...

76 CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS OPTION 2 Settings 1  Press the SETTINGS button. 2  Use the , , , or button to select OPTION 2 and press the OK button. 3  Use the , , , or button to set up the desired item and press the OK button. - To return to the previous menu, press the button. OPTION 2 • Keystone 0 - + ...

78 CONNECTING DEVICES CONNECTING DEVICES You can connect various external devices to the projector.  Computer/Notebook Digital Device Headphone DVD Mobile Phone Video USB Games Console HDMI - 79 Page USB Device - 39 Page Headphone - 80 Page Mobile Phone (MHL/Slimport) - 81 Page

79 CONNECTING DEVICES Connecting HD Receiver, DVD Player, or VCR Player You can use various features after connecting a HD receiver, DVD player,VCR player, PC, laptop, etc. to the projector with an HDMI cable. HDMI Connection With an HDMI cable, you can enjoy high quality picture and sound.Using a H...

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

81 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 ce...

82 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...

83 SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS MODELS PH300 (PH300-NA) / PH300W (PH300W-NA) Resolution (Pixel) 1280 (Horizontal) × 720 (Vertical) Aspect Ratio 16:9 (Horizontal:Vertical) Projection Distance (Video size) 0.74 m to 3.76 m (50.8 cm to 254 cm) Ratio of Upward Projection 100 % Working range of the remo...

84 SPECIFICATIONS Operation environment TemperatureOperation 0 °C to 40 °C Storage -20 °C to 60 °C Relative humidityOperation 0 % to 80 % Storage 0 % to 85 % * Contents in this manual may be changed without prior notice due to upgrade of product functions. Supported HDMI (PC) Modes Resolution Horizo...

85 SPECIFICATIONS Supported HDMI/DVI-DTV Mode Resolution Horizontal Frequency (kHz) Vertical Frequency (Hz) 480p 31.4731.4731.50 60 59.94 60 576p 31.25 50 720p 45.0044.96 37.5 60.0059.94 50 1080i 33.7533.72 28.125 60 59.94 50 1080p 67.50067.43227.000 26.9733.7533.7156.25 60 59.93924.00023.97630.000 ...