LG HF80LA - User Manual

8 ENGLISH • The surface of the AC adapter is hot. Keep the AC adapter out of the reach of children and avoid touching it during use. • Never disassemble the power supply devices (AC adapter/power cord, etc.). - This may damage the power cord and result in a fire or electric shock. • Connect the AC a...

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 CAUTION • This product is a class 1 laser device that meets IEC 60825-1. Built-in laser standard (class 4 laser module) • Wavelength: 448 nm - 462 nm • Light output: approx. 4.35 W x 8 Product Laser Class Label CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT 1 The laser class label of product is attached to the bo...

15 ENGLISH • Do not throw or disassemble the battery. - This may result in fire or explosion due to damage to the battery. • Store batteries away from metallic objects, such as keys and paper clips. - Excess current may cause a rapid increase in temperature, resulting in fire or burns. • Do not stor...

17 ENGLISH CONTENTS LICENSES 2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 3 PREPARATION 18 Accessories 18Optional Extras 19 Parts and Components 20 - Main Unit 20 - Back 21 Using the Joystick Button 22 - Basic functions 22 - Adjusting the menu 23 Projector Status Indicators 23 Installation 24 - Installation Precautions 24 ...

18 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...

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 RF Cable Optical Cable LG ...

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 Back 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 No. Description 1 IR Receiver 2 Port 3 Port 4 (Headphone Port) 5 Port 6 USB port 7 Port 8 Port

22 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 ...

23 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. Cha...

24 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...

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....

30 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 (0.1 inches) or less. T...

31 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...

32 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 corr...

34 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...

35 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...

36 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 ...

37 ENGLISH Focus of the Screen Image When an image appears on the screen, check if it is in focus and fits the screen properly. Zoom Ring Focus Ring • To adjust the focus of the image, rotate the focus ring. • To adjust the size of the image, rotate the zoom ring. To move the screen image upward/dow...

38 ENGLISH Watching With the Projector 1 When in standby mode, press the (POWER) button to turn the projector on. 2 Select the (INPUT) [All Inputs] and select the input signal you want. 3 Control the projector using the following buttons while watching projector. Button Description Changes the TV ch...

39 ENGLISH CONNECTING DEVICES You can connect various external devices to the projector. Computer/Notebook Digital Device Headphone USB DVD LG Audio Device Games Console Mobile Phone HDMI - Page 40, 41, 42 Headphone - Page 43 Digital Amp - Page 44 Smart device - Page 45

40 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...

41 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 ...

42 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...

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

44 ENGLISH Connecting a Digital Amp Using an optical cable, connect the digital audio input port of a digital amp to the OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT 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 t...

45 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 ...

46 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 ...

47 ENGLISH SPECIFICATIONS MODEL HF80LA (HF80LA-NA) Resolution (Pixel) 1920 (Horizontal) × 1080 (Vertical) Aspect ratio 16:9 (Horizontal:Vertical) Projection distance - Screen size 905 mm to 3698 mm (35.6 inches to 145.5 inches) - 762 mm to 3048 mm (30 inches to 120 inches) Ratio of upward projection...

51 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 ...

52 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 Use App & Contents 40 - Installing Apps 40 Watching VOD Content 41 PLAY OTHER DEVICE FILES 42 [Photo & Video] 42 - Viewing Photos and Videos 42 - Photo Player 43 - Video Player 45 - Supported Video Files 47 - Cautions for Video Playback 49 [Music] 50 - Playing Music 50 - Using the ...

4 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 Description 1 Launch [SEARCH]. Y...

8 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. Press the button on the remote control. To see the details, select [S...

9 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...

11 ENGLISH HOW TO OPERATE PROJECTOR Using the Screen Remote You can control external devices connected to your projector by using the Screen Remote displayed on your projector screen. • This feature is available on certain models only. 1 Press the button on the Magic Remote. 2 Using the Magic Remote...

13 ENGLISH Setting Universal Control You can control devices such as Set-Top Box, Blu-ray Player, or Home Theater using by Magic Remote. • This feature is available on certain models only. 1 Check that the device you want to set is connected to your projector. 2 Press the button on the remote contro...

14 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 inp...

16 ENGLISH SIMPLINK (HDMI-CEC) 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 th...

18 ENGLISH Using the LG TV Plus App You can control the functions of your projector by using the app installed on your smart device. Connecting Your Smart Device to a Projector Using the LG TV Plus App 1 Download LG TV Plus app from the app store of your smart device. 2 Press the (Q. Settings) butto...

19 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 Description 1 You can use the same functions as the Magic Remote’s pointer and arrow keys. 2 You can change the channel, adjust the volume, or make othe...

20 ENGLISH Mobile Connection Using Mobile Connection Mobile Connection lets you share and enjoy the content stored on people’s smart devices through your projector. • It is recommended that your Android smart devices run Lollipop or later versions of Android. Connecting a Smart Device with Mobile Co...

21 ENGLISH Using a Keyboard and Mouse Using a USB Wired/Wireless Mouse Connect your mouse to the USB port. Use the mouse to move the pointer on the projector screen and select the menu you want. • The right button and the special buttons on the mouse do not work. • When using a wireless USB mouse/ke...

22 ENGLISH Using a Gamepad Connect your gamepad to the USB port on the projector if the game requires a gamepad. • It is recommended that you use a gamepad that has been tested for compatibility with LG projectors. - LOGITECH F310, LOGITECH F510, LOGITECH F710, LOGITECH Rumblepad 2, LOGITECH Cordles...

23 ENGLISH ENJOY LIVE TV Live Menu Using Live Menu You can use the relevant features with ease when watching TV broadcasts. 1 Run [Live TV] by pressing . 2 Move the Magic Remote’s pointer to the right side of the projector screen. You can also press the Right button on your Remote Control to see the...

25 ENGLISH My Channels Using My Channels If you add channels to [My Channels], you can check and watch the programs being broadcast in the added channels of any app. Adding a Channel 1 Press the button on your remote control. 2 Select [My Channels] at the bottom left of the screen. 3 Selecting [Add ...

26 ENGLISH Guide Viewing Guide You can view programs and the schedule of each program. 1 Press the button on the remote control. 2 You can launch the [Guide] application. 1 2 3 4 5 8 6 9 7 10 Description 1 [CHANNELS]: View a list of broadcast content that is currently being broadcast. 2 [RECOMMENDED...

28 ENGLISH Checking Program Info Viewing Program Information Information about the program you are currently watching, the current time, etc. are displayed. • The On Screen Display (OSD) of the projector may differ depending on the model. 1 While watching a live broadcast press the Wheel (OK) or OK ...

30 ENGLISH Using MAGIC LINK It offers various videos and information related to the program you are currently watching.If you are watching a program via a set-top box, you should complete the universal remote control settings to use the [MAGIC LINK] function properly. 1 Press the remote control’s Wh...

31 ENGLISH Using Advanced Broadcast Settings If the broadcast you are watching contains [Closed Caption], [Audio Language], or [Multi Audio] information, you can use such features. 1 Press the Wheel (OK) or OK button on your remote control. 2 Select your desired feature in the top of the screen and ...

33 ENGLISH Schedule by program You can select a show to Schedule it for watching. 1 Press the button on your remote control. 2 You can schedule a program to watch by selecting the [Guide] app. 3 Select the program you want. If you want to watch a live broadcast, click the [WATCH] button. In case of ...

34 ENGLISH Watching Internet Channel You can watch real-time broadcasts through this service over the Internet.You can see information on new Internet Channels or manage the channels you like in [CHANNEL PLUS]. 1 Press the (Q. Settings) button on the remote control and select [General] [CHANNEL PLUS...

35 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...

36 ENGLISH Creating Wish List Using [My Content] By adding your desired content to [My Content], you can use the content easily and quickly anytime. 1 Press the button on your remote control. 2 Select [My Content] in the top left of the screen. 3 Select [Add Content]. 4 Search for content. 5 Select ...

37 ENGLISH Account Creating 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 Ent...

38 ENGLISH Account Management 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 logg...

39 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 Run [Search] by pressing the (SEARCH) button on your remote control. 2 Search for a variety of conte...

40 ENGLISH Use App & Contents Installing Apps You can use your LG account to install various apps on your projector. 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 list ...

41 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 ...

42 ENGLISH PLAY OTHER DEVICE FILES [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 des...

43 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 Description 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 sl...

45 ENGLISH Video Player Selecting a video in the [Photo & Video] app runs the video player. You can view your saved videos. 2 1 4 5 3 Description 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 ...

47 ENGLISH Supported Video Files Maximum data transfer rate: • Full HD video H.264 1920 x 1080@60P BP/MP/[email protected] 40 Mbps HEVC 1920 x 1080@60P [email protected], Main10 [email protected] 40 Mbps Supported external subtitles: *.smi, *.srt, *.sub (MicroDVD, SubViewer 1.0/2.0), *.ass, *.ssa, *...

49 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...

50 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...

51 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 Description 1 You can play music from the selected storage device. 2 You can set repeat playback and random playback. 3 You can listen to music with the screen turne...

54 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 Description 1 Select your desired...

55 ENGLISH Browsing File Viewer 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Description 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.

57 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

58 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...

59 ENGLISH Share Smartphone Content Content Share with Smartphone Content Share allows you to enjoy videos, music, and photos saved on your Smartphone that is connected to the same network. Connecting to a smartphone with your projector 1 Press the button on the remote control. 2 Launch the [Device ...

61 ENGLISH Share Smartphone Screen To see the Mobile Device's screen on the projector 1 Enable Miracast 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 To start the connection; a message saying “Connect...

62 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...

65 ENGLISH Share Computer Screen To see the PC screen on the projector Connect wireless 1 Press the button on the remote control. 2 Run the [Screen Share] app. 3 Launch Miracast on the PC. Your projector will be displayed in the list of available devices. 4 Select your projector and request connecti...

66 ENGLISH BENEFITS OF SMART PROJECTOR Zooming in the Projector Display By zooming in the projector screen, you can view images in a larger size than the originals.Press the button on your remote control while watching projector or in video playback. You can also press the [START LIVE ZOOM] button i...

67 ENGLISH Description 5 You can capture your current screen.You can view captured images in the [Photo & Video] app. 6 You can pause or resume your current screen.If you execute on resume while watching a broadcast, you will see the current broadcast screen. 7 Close the function and return to t...

68 ENGLISH 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. 2 Launch the [Web Browser] a...

71 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. 2 Launches [Bluetooth Audio Playback]. 3 Turn the smart ...

73 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...

108 ENGLISH TO UPDATE SOFTWARE Uses software update to check and obtain the latest version. (Q. Settings) [General] [About This Projector] Menu Description [CHECK FOR UPDATES] When checking for the latest update version, you can perform updates only if an update file of a later version is available....

109 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. ...

110 ENGLISH It says there is no signal on the screen. • Make sure that the coaxial cable or HDMI cable is correctly connected to your projector. • Go to to choose the connected input. • Check if your external device, such as set-top box or Blu-ray player, is turned on. It does not work when I connec...

112 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...

114 ENGLISH PC Connection Problems The screen remains blank after it is connected to a PC. • Check that the PC is properly connected to the projector. • Turn the projector off and back on using the remote control. • Restart the PC with the projector on. • Check that the current screen resolution sup...

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

119 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 ...

120 ENGLISH Contents Problems I cannot see any content in HOME. • This feature is available in certain countries only. 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...