LG HF65LA - User Manual

8 ENGLISH When in Use WARNING • Do not place anything containing liquid on top of the projector such as a vase, flower pot, cup, cosmetics, medicine, or ornaments, candles, etc. - This may result in fire or electric shock, or cause injury due to falling. • In the event that there is a heavy impact o...

10 ENGLISH • Do not block the light beam emitted from the projector using a book or other object. - Lengthy exposure to the projector beam may result in fire. In addition, the lens may be overheated and damaged by the reflected heat. Disable the AV function to stop projection temporarily or turn off...

12 ENGLISH Others WARNING • When you go out, place the projector out of reach of animals, and remove the power plug from the wall outlet. - Using a damaged power cord may result in short circuit or fire. • Do not use the projector near high- precision electronic devices or those that transmit weak r...

14 ENGLISH 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 circuit...

16 ENGLISH CONTENTS LICENSES 2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 3 PREPARATION 17 Accessories 17 Optional Extras 18 Parts and Components 19 Using the Joystick Button 21 - Basic functions 21 - Adjusting the menu 22 Projector Status Indicators 22 Installation 23 - Installation Precautions 23 - Projection Distance pe...

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. Magic Remote Control Two AA Batteries Owner's...

18 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 HDMI Cable RF Cable Optical Cable LG Audio D...

19 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 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 Press and hold the ...

22 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. Turns the power off.Chan...

23 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 in...

25 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 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...

28 ENGLISH MAGIC REMOTE CONTROL If the battery low message appears while using the Projector, replace the batteries.As shown in the figure, press the top of the battery cover and slide it down the cover. Insert two new and identical batteries (1.5 V, AA type) with + and - poles pointing in the corre...

30 ENGLISH To Register the Magic Remote Control To use the Magic Remote control, register it with your projector first. 1 Put batteries into the Magic Remote and turn the Projector on. 2 Point the Magic Remote at your projector and press the Wheel (OK) on the remote control. • If the projector fails...

31 ENGLISH Using the Magic Remote Control • Shake the Magic Remote slightly to the right and left or press , (INPUT) buttons to make the pointer appear on the screen. • If the pointer has not been used for a certain period of time or Magic Remote is placed on a flat surface, then the pointer will di...

32 ENGLISH USING THE PROJECTOR Connecting the Antenna or Cable To watch TV using an indoor/outdoor antenna, connect a wall terminal and the antenna port of the projector using an RF cable (75 Ω).You can watch terrestrial or cable (analog, digital) TV. (The RF cable is sold separately.) NOTE • Make s...

33 ENGLISH Focus of the Screen Image When an image appears on the screen, check if it is in focus and fits the screen properly. Focus Ring • To adjust the focus of the image, rotate the focus ring. • Make sure the product does not move when adjusting the focus. Watching With the Projector 1 When in ...

34 ENGLISH CONNECTING DEVICES You can connect various external devices to the projector. Computer/Notebook Digital Device Headphone USB Mobile Phone DVD LG Audio Device Games Console HDMI - Page 35, 36, 37 Headphone - Page 38 Digital Amp - Page 39 Smart device - Page 40

35 ENGLISH HDMI Connection Connect an HD receiver, DVD, or external devices to the projector and select an appropriate input mode.You can connect with any HDMI input port. • (INPUT) [All Inputs] [HDMI1]/[HDMI2] Connecting to HD Receiver, DVD, or External Devices With an HDMI cable, you can enjoy hig...

36 ENGLISH Connecting a PC The projector supports Plug and Play. Your PC will automatically detect the projector and requires no driver installation. Using an HDMI cable, connect the port of the projector to the HDMI output port of your PC. Both video and audio are output at the same time. Optional ...

37 ENGLISH Connecting a Laptop You can connect the projector to a laptop to use various functions. 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. Optional Extras Examples of switching output settings wh...

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

39 ENGLISH Connecting a Digital Amp Using an optical cable, connect the digital audio input port of a digital amp to the port of the projector. The output of an amp with a digital converter must be set to the desired audio format. When using a HDMI cable to connect a home theater or when connecting ...

40 ENGLISH Connecting a smart device (smartphone, tablet, etc.) • (INPUT) [All Inputs] [HDMI1]/[HDMI2] • The picture may look different from the actual product. Connect a smart device to the projector using a cable 1) and set the external input of the projector to HDMI. The smart device screen will ...

41 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. • To remove dust or stains on the lens, use a compressed air duster, cotton swab, or soft cloth to gently wipe the ...

42 ENGLISH SPECIFICATIONS MODEL HF65LA (HF65LA-NA) Resolution (Pixel) 1920 (Horizontal) × 1080 (Vertical) Aspect ratio 16:9 (Horizontal:Vertical) Projection distance - Screen size 414 mm to 686 mm (16.2 inches to 27.0 inches)–1524 mm to 2540 mm (60 inches to 100 inches) Ratio of upward projection 12...

46 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 ...

47 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.

ABOUT LG PROJECTOR Image shown may differ from your projector.Your projector’s OSD (On Screen Display) may differ slightly from that shown in this manual. [ ] : the buttons and the text to be displayed on the projector screen. Copyright © 2019 LG Electronics Inc. All Rights Reserved. P/NO : SAC37813...

3 ENGLISH ABOUT LG PROJECTOR Home Tutorial Using the Home feature of the LG Projector You can open the Home screen by pressing the button on your remote control. You can combine frequently used apps on a single screen and use whichever you want at any time. 2 3 4 5 1 6 1 Launch [Search]. 2 Move to t...

5 ENGLISH Manage LG Projector Home You can view a list of all apps installed on your projector, change their positions, or delete them. 1 Select the app you want to edit, and press and hold the Wheel (OK) or OK button on the Remote Control. This will activate the app edit mode. Or you can select the...

7 ENGLISH Prepare Live TV Watching TV broadcasting 1 Connect the broadcast antenna/cable to the projector. You may also connect a piece of equipment that can receive broadcasting such as a set-top box instead of the antenna/cable. Run the (Q. Settings) [Connection] [Device Connector] and select the ...

8 ENGLISH Network Setting Network Setting If you configure settings for the network, you can use various services such as online contents and applications. Setting a Wired Network 1 Connect the LAN port of the projector and the router using a LAN cable. The router should be connected to the Internet...

10 ENGLISH HOW TO OPERATE THE PROJECTOR Using Projector Functions through Speech You can easily and quickly access the projector’s various functions through speech recognition. 1 Press and hold the button on the remote control and speak out the function you want to launch or the keyword you want to ...

13 ENGLISH To View More Features of the Remote Control You can control more features or external devices connected to your projector by using the buttons displayed on your projector screen. 1 Press the button on the remote control. 2 Using the remote control, select your desired button on [More Acti...

15 ENGLISH Universal Remote Control With the Magic Lighting Remote, you can control Set-Top Boxes, Blu-ray Players, Home Theater systems, etc. Automatically Setting the Universal Remote Control Connect the devices to be set to the projector’s HDMI input, and turn the power of the device on.The proje...

16 ENGLISH Manually Setting the Universal Remote Control If the universal remote control is not automatically set or it is connected to the AV input/Component input, you can manually set it. 1 Select the (Q. Settings) [Connection] [Device Connector]. 2 Select the type of the device you want to set. ...

17 ENGLISH Launching Apps through [QUICK ACCESS] Using apps quickly and easily with [QUICK ACCESS] Press and hold a number button on the remote control to open an app or to activate an external input registered to the button. Setting the [QUICK ACCESS] 1 Launch the app or select the channel or input...

19 ENGLISH Using SIMPLINK You can conveniently control and use various multimedia devices connected through HDMI with the projector’s remote control. 1 Connect the SIMPLINK HDMI Output port to the projector’s HDMI IN port with an HDMI® cable. 2 Press the (Q. Settings) button on the remote control an...

21 ENGLISH ENJOY LIVE TV Live Menu Using Live Menu You can use the relevant features with ease when watching TV broadcasts. 1 Run [TV] by pressing . 2 Move the Magic Lighting Remote’s pointer to the left side of the projector screen. You can bring it up by pressing the button on the remote control e...

23 ENGLISH Guide Viewing Guide You can view programs and the schedule of each program.Press the remote control’s button, and select the [GUIDE] tab on the left side of the screen. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 Click on each area, and you can move to the app. 2 You can view information about the channel and br...

25 ENGLISH Checking Program Info Viewing Program Information While watching a live broadcast press the Wheel (OK) button. The Channel Banner appears. 2 3 1 1 Move to the [CHANNELS]. 2 It display the information about the program you are watching. Select a channel banner to enter the detailed informa...

29 ENGLISH Schedule by program You can select a show to Schedule it for watching. 1 Press the remote control’s button, and select the [GUIDE] tab on the left side of the screen. 2 Select the program you want. If you want to watch a live broadcast, click the [WATCH] button. In case of an upcoming pro...

30 ENGLISH HOW TO USE VARIETY OF CONTENTS LG Content Store You can quickly and conveniently browse for TV Shows, Movies, and more to watch immediately. You can also download and use apps from various categories such as education, entertainment, lifestyle, news, and games. 1 Press the button on the r...

31 ENGLISH Creating LG Account In [Account Management], you can use your email address to create a new LG account. 1 Press the (Q. Settings) button on the remote control and select [General] [Account Management]. 2 Select [CREATE ACCOUNT]. Read and accept the Terms of Service. 3 Enter an ID and a pa...

32 ENGLISH Managing your LG Account You can manage the information of your LG account. 1 Press the (Q. Settings) button on the remote control. 2 Go to [General] [Account Management] to log in. Personal Information You can view or edit your information of the account currently logged in.You can chang...

33 ENGLISH Search Content [Search] [Search] allows you to find and use a variety of content and information. You can search for files, including image, video, and audio files. Searching for Content 1 Press the button on the remote control. 2 Launch . 3 Search for a variety of content and information...

34 ENGLISH Use App & Contents Installing Apps You can install various apps on your projector from the [LG Content Store]. 1 Press the button on the remote control. 2 Launch the [LG Content Store] application. 3 Select your desired category from the categories shown at the top of the screen. The ...

35 ENGLISH Watching VOD Content You can immediately enjoy dramas, movies, and more with real-time streaming. 1 Press the button on the remote control. 2 Launch the [LG Content Store] application. 3 Select your desired category from the categories shown at the top of the screen, such as TV Shows and ...

36 ENGLISH CONNECT OTHER DEVICES Using [Home Dashboard] You can select or control a device (mobile, external device, Home IoT Devices, etc.) connected to the projector. • Press and hold the button on your remote control. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 You can check and select the connected smart device with the LG...

38 ENGLISH Mobile Connection You can use a variety of features by connecting the projector to a smart device. Connecting Your Smart Device to a Projector Using the LG TV Plus App 1 Download the LG TV Plus app from the app store of your smart device. 2 Connect your projector and smart device to the s...

39 ENGLISH Controlling Your Projector with the LG TV Plus App You can tap the buttons on your smart device’s screen to control the projector. 1 2 3 1 You can use the same functions as the Magic Lighting Remote’s pointer and arrow keys. 2 You can change the channel, adjust the volume, or make other a...

40 ENGLISH Share Content with the LG TV Plus App You can share and enjoy the content stored on your smart device through your projector. 1 Run the LG TV Plus app installed on your smart device. 2 Set up your desired content on your projector. Matters That Require Special Attention during Content Sha...

41 ENGLISH Share Smartphone Screen To see the Mobile Device's screen on the projector 1 Enable Screen Share mode on the mobile device. 2 Your projector will be displayed in the list of available devices. 3 Select your projector and request connection. 4 After the connection is established, the proje...

42 ENGLISH Playing Sound from a Smart Device through the projector’s Speakers Connect a smart device to the projector via Bluetooth to play sound from the smart device through the projector’s speakers. 1 Press the button on the remote control and select [Home Dashboard]. 2 In the [MOBILE] area, run ...

43 ENGLISH Connecting USB Connect a USB storage device (USB HDD, USB Flash Drive) to the USB port on the projector to enjoy the content files stored on the USB storage device on your projector. USB Flash Drive USB-C Flash Drive Models with USB-C support only. • Please check whether USB 2.0 is suppor...

44 ENGLISH Tips for Using a USB storage device • A USB storage device that has a built-in automatic recognition program or uses its own driver might not be recognizable. • Some USB storage devices may not be supported or may not work properly. • If you use a USB extension cable, the USB storage devi...

45 ENGLISH [Photo & Video] Viewing Photos and Videos You can view photos and videos using the [Photo & Video] app. 1 Press the button on your remote control. 2 Launch the [Photo & Video] application. 3 Select your desired storage device. 4 Select and view your desired photo or video. 1 2...

46 ENGLISH Photo Player Selecting a photo in the [Photo & Video] app runs the photo player. You can view your saved photos. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 Returns to the entire content list. 2 You can play background music by running the music player. 3 You can zoom the photos in/out. 4 Starts the slide show. ...

48 ENGLISH Video Player Selecting a video in the [Photo & Video] app runs the video player. You can view your saved videos. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 Returns to the entire content list. 2 You can select other content by displaying the playlist while watching a video. 3 You can control basic video playback...

50 ENGLISH Supported Video Files Maximum data transfer rate: • Full HD video H.264 1920 x 1080@60P BP/MP/[email protected] Maximum 40 Mbps HEVC 1920 x 1080@60P Main/[email protected] Maximum 40 Mbps • ULTRA HD video (ULTRA HD model only) H.264 3840 × 2160@30P BP/MP/[email protected] Maximum 50 Mbps ...

52 ENGLISH Cautions for Video Playback • Some user-created subtitles may not work properly. • A video file and its subtitle file must be located in the same folder. For subtitles to be displayed properly, make sure that the video file and the subtitle file have the same name. • Subtitles on a Networ...

53 ENGLISH [Music] Playing Music You can listen to music by using the [Music] app. 1 Press the button on your remote control. 2 Launch the [Music] application. 3 Select your desired storage device. You can select your desired songs from all of your storage devices and add them to [My Playlist]. 4 Se...

54 ENGLISH Using the Music Player The music player lets you choose music from other apps and use it as background music. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 You can play music from the selected storage device. 2 You can set repeat playback and random playback. 3 The configurable items differ depending upon model. : You...

57 ENGLISH [File Viewer] Viewing Files You can see document files stored on a connected device. 1 Press the button on your remote control. 2 Launch the [File Viewer] application. 3 Select your desired storage device. 4 Select and view your desired document file. 1 2 1 Select your desired type of con...

58 ENGLISH Browsing File Viewer 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 Returns to the entire content list. 2 Moves to the page you specify. 3 Sets the slide show. 4 Enlarges or reduces the document. 5 Starts the slide show. 6 Rotates the document. 7 Sets up the options of File Viewer.

60 ENGLISH Using Home IoT Devices You can check and control the status of the connected Home IoT devices. 1 Press the button on the remote control and select [Home Dashboard]. 2 Press the at the top right to select the [OCF Connection]. • To register your own OCF (Open Connectivity Foundation) suppo...

61 ENGLISH Share Computer Content What Is Content Share? Content Share allows you to enjoy videos, music and photos saved on your PC. Play the content with sharing software on the PC If you have Windows 7 or later installed on your PC, you can play music, video, photos, etc. on your projector withou...

64 ENGLISH Share Computer Screen To see the PC screen on the projector Connect wireless 1 Enable Screen Share mode on the PC. Your projector will be displayed in the list of available devices. 2 Select your projector and request connection. 3 After the connection is established, the projector will d...

65 ENGLISH BENEFITS OF SMART PROJECTOR Enjoying Internet Using the [Web Browser] You can enter the website when you input the web address on the URL bar. If you input the search word, it will find the information about search word base on the search engine. 1 Press the button on the remote control. ...

69 ENGLISH TOUR LIST OF SETTINGS The options may differ depending on the model. Quick Settings To use Setting function quickly Press the (Q. Settings) button on the remote control. Displays a set of light-weight controls quickly and simply such as [Picture Mode], [Aspect Ratio], [Sound Out] and so o...

107 ENGLISH TO UPDATE SOFTWARE Uses software update to check and obtain the latest version. • The configurable items differ depending upon country. • The latest version can be obtained via digital broadcast signals or internet connections. • Changing the channel while downloading the software via di...

108 ENGLISH TROUBLESHOOTING If you experience any of the problems below while using the product, please check the following. There may be no problem with the product.Information on customer service for product problems is available in (Q. Settings) [General] [About This Projector] on the projector. ...

109 ENGLISH Abnormal Operation Power/Remote Control Errors I cannot turn on the Projector. • Please make sure your projector power plug is correctly connected to the outlet. • If you are using a multi-outlet, check if it is working properly. To check whether a power strip is working properly, plug t...

111 ENGLISH Screen Problems First of all, perform a (Q. Settings) [Picture] [Picture Test] to check for any abnormalities in the projector.If you are using a set-top box, turn it off, and then turn it back on.Make sure that the set-top box is correctly connected to your projector. It says there is n...

114 ENGLISH Sound Problems First of all, perform a (Q. Settings) [Sound] [Sound Test] to check for any abnormalities in the projector.If you are using a set-top box, turn it off, and then turn it back on.Make sure that the set-top box is correctly connected to your projector. The screen is fine, but...

116 ENGLISH PC Connection Problems Press and hold the button on the remote control to select the on the top right of [Home Dashboard]. In the edit mode, set the icon of the HDMI terminal connected to the PC to [PC] to apply the video and aspect ratio settings that are aligned with the PC.To connect ...

119 ENGLISH Network Connection Problems You can check the network connection status as shown below. • (Q. Settings) [Connection] [Wired Connection (Ethernet)] • (Q. Settings) [Connection] [Wi-Fi Connection] [Advanced Wi-Fi Settings] When X appears next to projector • Check the projector or the AP (R...

121 ENGLISH LG Account Problems In some countries, access to the website (www.lgappstv.com) may be restricted. I have already signed up on the projector. Do I still have to sign up again at the website (www.lgappstv.com)? • If you have already signed up on your projector, you do not have to sign up ...

122 ENGLISH Contents Problems I cannot see any content in HOME. • You may not be able to see the content if the service country setting has been changed. Change to the service country you are going to use the service from in (Q. Settings) [General] [Location] [LG Services Country]. (Some models may ...

123 ENGLISH Internet Browser Problems Some parts of a particular website are not visible when I am using the Internet. • The [Web Browser] supports only HTML5 media and not Flash Plug-in. • The [Web Browser] does not support plug-in installation. • On the [Web Browser], it may not be possible to pla...