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Owner's Manual DLP PROJECTOR Please read this manual carefully before operating your projector and retain it for future reference. PB61U www.lg.com...
LICENSES LICENSES Supported licenses may differ by model. For more information about licenses, visit www.lg.com. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. This DivX Certified® device has passed rigorous testing to ensure it plays DivX®...
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Please take note of the safety instructions to prevent any potential accident or misuse of the projector. Safety precautions are given in two forms, i.e. Warning and Caution as detailed below. WARNING : Failure to follow the instructions may cause serious injury and even death.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Do not use the projector in a damp CAUTION place such as a bathroom where it is When installing the projector on a likely to get wet. table, be careful not to place it near - This may cause a fire or an electric the edge.
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Use only the official power cord which positioned so it is easy to access for is provided by LG Electronics, Inc. Do operation. not use other power cords. - This may cause a fire or an electric...
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Do not keep your hand on the projec- switch it off and unplug it from the tor for a long time when it is running. wall outlet and contact an LG Elec- When you play a game by connecting tronics Service Center.
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LG Electronics Service Center. contact an authorized service center. - If not, this may cause a fire or an - Otherwise, this may cause a fire or electric shock.
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Always use batteries approved and certified by LG Electronics. - Otherwise, this may result in fire or explosion. Store the battery away from metallic objects, such as keys and paper clips.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ANTENNA Keep the battery out of reach of chil- dren. - This may result in personal injury or Outdoor Antenna Grounding damage to the product. If an outdoor antenna is installed, Make sure that the battery is installed follow the precautions below.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS For USA NOTE TO CABLE/TV INSTALLER Federal Communications Commission (FCC) This reminder is provided to call the CATV Statement system installer’s attention to Article You are cautioned that changes or 820 - 40 of the National Electric Code modifications not expressly approved by (U.S.A.).
CONTENTS CONTENTS LICENSES ENTERTAINMENT MY MEDIA SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS - Connecting USB Storage Devices 28 - MOVIE LIST PREPARATION - PHOTO LIST - MUSIC LIST Accessories - FILE LIST Optional Extras Parts and Components 3D FUNCTION Installation Before Watching 3D - Installation Precautions - While Watching 3D - Projection Distance per Screen Size Requirements for Watching 3D Images...
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CONTENTS MAINTENANCE Cleaning the Projector - Cleaning the Lens - Cleaning the Projector Case SPECIFICATIONS...
PREPARATION PREPARATION Accessories Check enclosed accessories. The picture may be different from an actual product. Remote Control Coin battery Owner's Manual CD Owner's manual (CR2032/3 V) Computer Cable Composite Gender AC-DC Adaptor Power Cord Pouch When connecting an HDMI or USB cable, or con- necting a USB flash drive to the HDMI or USB port, use a product that has a width of 24 mm or less and a height of 10 mm or less.
PREPARATION Optional Extras To purchase optional extras, visit an electronics store or online shopping site or contact the retail store where you purchased the product. Without prior notice, optional extras are subject to change in order to improve the per- formance of the product, and new accessories may be added.
PREPARATION Parts and Components * The 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 indicate a malfunction.
PREPARATION Installation Installation Precautions Do not place the projector in a hot or Place the projector in a well-ventilated humid environment. environment. - Do not place the projector in a - To prevent internal heat from build- hot, cold, or humid environment. ing up, install the projector in a well- (See 64 Page regarding operating ventilated place.
PREPARATION Projection Distance per Screen Size Place the projector on a sturdy, level surface, together with the PC or audio/video source. Place the projector at an appropriate distance from the screen. The distance be- tween the projector and the screen determines the actual size of the image. Position the projector so that the lens is set at a right angle to the screen.
PREPARATION How to Install the Projector Using a Tripod You can install this 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 the locking bolt of standard size 4.5 mm or less.
REMOTE CONTROL REMOTE CONTROL Open the battery cover on the back of the remote control and insert the specified batteries as per instructions . The same type of batteries must ② be used. ① POWER Turns the projector on or off. INPUT Changes the input source.
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REMOTE CONTROL Number buttons Enter a number. Playback Control Buttons Controls playback of USB mode. 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. Shows 3D images.
USING THE PROJECTOR USING THE PROJECTOR Connecting to an Connecting a Cable Box Antenna or Cable Connect the projector to a cable box and the cable box to a wall antenna Connect an antenna, cable, or cable socket with 2 RF cables (75 Ω). box to watch TV while referring to the following.
USING THE PROJECTOR Watching Projector Watching Projector In Standby mode, press the POWER button to turn the projector on. Turning on the Projector Press the INPUT button and select Connect the power cord correctly. the input signal you want. After waiting for a moment, press Control the projector using the fol- the POWER button on the remote lowing buttons while watching projec-...
USING THE PROJECTOR Managing Channels NOTE y If the projector scans a blocked Setting Up Channels channel, you will be prompted to enter your password to keep the channel scanned. Storing Channels y You can store up to 1000 channels. The number of channels that you To store channels automatically, can store differs depending on the...
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USING THE PROJECTOR Editing Your Channel List Favorite Channel Setup Press MENU to access the menu. Press CH or Number buttons to access to select your desired channel. Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to CHANNEL and press OK. Press FAV. to access the Favorite List. Press the ︿, ﹀...
USING THE PROJECTOR Using Additional Options Adjusting Aspect Ratio 4:3: Resizes images to the 4:3 aspect ratio. You can also change the image size by pressing Q.MENU or SETTINGS. NOTE Zoom: Enlarges an image to fit the y Some options may not be available screen width.
USING THE PROJECTOR Using the Keystone Using the Input List Function Using the Input List To prevent the screen image from Press the INPUT button to access becoming trapezoidal, Keystone adjusts the input sources. the top and bottom width of the image if the projector is not set at a right angle - The connected input mode appears to the screen.
USING THE PROJECTOR Using the Quick Menu Blank Function You can customize frequently used Using the Blank Function menus. This function may be effective when you Press Q.MENU to access the quick need to draw attention during a meeting menus. or training.
ENTERTAINMENT ENTERTAINMENT MY MEDIA To disconnect the USB storage device, Press the Q.MENU button. Connecting USB Storage Use the ︿ or ﹀ button to move to Devices USB Device and press the OK button. Connect a USB flash drive as shown Remove the USB device.
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ENTERTAINMENT Tips for Using USB Devices Please connect a USB storage device with a cable provided by the USB Only a USB storage device is recog- manufacturer. When you use a cable nizable. that is not provided by a USB manu- USB hubs are not supported.
ENTERTAINMENT MOVIE LIST In the Movie List, you can watch movies stored on the connected USB device. Tips for Playing Video Files Some subtitles created by a user may Streaming files which include GMC not work. (Global Motion Compensation) or Some special characters are not sup- Qpel (Quarterpel Motion Estimation) ported in subtitles.
ENTERTAINMENT Supported Video Formats File Audio/ Codec Profile/Level Support Extensions Video Advanced Profile @ Level 3 (e.g.720p60, 1080i60, 1080p30) VC-1 Advanced Profile Only streams compliant to SMPTE 421M VC-1 standard are supported. Video Simple Profile @ Medium Level (e.g.CIF,QVGA) .asf VC-1 Simple Main Profile @ High Level (e.g.1080p30) .wmv...
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ENTERTAINMENT Browsing Movie List Play a video file stored in the connected Control playback by using the follow- ing buttons. device. Connect a USB storage device. Press the SETTINGS button. MY MEDIA Accesses the �� Use the ︿, ﹀, ︿ or ﹀ button to 01:02:30 / 02:30:25 select Movie List and press the OK Hide...
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ENTERTAINMENT Options for Movie List Setting Description Subtitle Speed: If a subtitle is Press the Q.MENU button. Lan- not synchronized with its Use the ︿ or ﹀ button to move to a guage video, you can adjust its desired option and press the speed at 0.5 sec unit.
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ENTERTAINMENT Registering the DivX code To deregister the DivX code Please check your DivX code. For more Use the DivX deregistration code to information on the registration process, deactivate the DivX DRM function. visit www.divx.com/vod. After registra- tion, your can enjoy DivX VOD content Press SETTINGS button to enter protected by the DivX DRM code.
ENTERTAINMENT PHOTO LIST ❶ ❷ ❸ ❹ ❺ You can see the photos stored on a con- nected device. Page 1/1 ꘃ Page Change Photo List USB STORAGE DEVICE Supported Photo Files book Page 1/1 Butterfly_... 01:34:33 PHOTO (*.JPEG) Baseline: 64-pixel (width) x 64-pixel (height) - 15360-pixel (width) x 8640-pixel (height)
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ENTERTAINMENT Setting Description Control playback by using the follow- ing buttons. Hide Hides the menu on the full size screen. To see the menu, press 01_a.jpg 2008/12/10 the OK button on the 1920 x 1080 479 KB remote control. [1/4] Exit Exit from full screen photo view.
ENTERTAINMENT MUSIC LIST Options for Photo List Press the Q.MENU button. You can play audio files stored on the connected device. Use the ︿ or ﹀ button to move to a desired option and press the OK but- Supported Music Files ton.
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ENTERTAINMENT Description Setting Description ❶ Thumbnails Hide Hides the playback bar. Press the OK button to Abnormal file make the playback bar appear. Exit Returns to the Music List File not supported screen. ❷ File List Options for Music List ❸...
ENTERTAINMENT FILE LIST Browsing File List You can see document files stored on a connected device. Connect a USB storage device. Supported File Formats Press the SETTINGS button. MY MEDIA Accesses the XLS, DOC, PPT, TXT, XLSX, PPTX, DOCX, PDF Use the ︿, ﹀, ︿...
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ENTERTAINMENT Set FileViewer Option Control playback by using the follow- Setting Description ing buttons. y Click Go Page then the pop-up Single On Loads and displays window for selecting the number of Page pages one by one. The page appears. Loading initial loading time is y Input the page to move to the page...
3D FUNCTION 3D FUNCTION 3D technology uses different video frames for each eye to add depth to the video. Before Watching 3D Warning about photosensitivity While Watching 3D seizures - Some users may experience a WARNING seizure or other abnormal symptoms when they are exposed to a flash- If you view 3D images too closely for ing light or particular pattern from...
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The 3D glasses must be DLP-LINK (DLP Ready) type. Please use 3D glasses certified by LG You may not be able to watch 3D Electronics. properly if there is an obstacle be- tween the projector and 3D glasses.
3D FUNCTION Requirements for Watching 3D Images * Optimum viewing angle: Top/Bottom/Left/Right 9° Optimum viewing distance: Between 3 m and 5 m Recommended screen size: 101 cm * Basically, Watching 3D videos should be done in dark room environments only. * For 3D watching, set the energy saving mode to Minimum.
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3D FUNCTION Please check the minimum system requirements for your computer. Minimum re- quirements are as follows: Microsoft® Windows® XP, Vista 32/64 bit ,Windows 7 32/64 bit Intel® Core 2 Duo or AMD Athlon™ X2 CPU or higher More than 1 GB of system memory (2 GB recommended) Free space of 100 MB or more DirectX 9 or higher Video card should support 120 vertical frequency (Hz).
3D FUNCTION To Use DLP-LINK (DLP-Ready) Type Glasses While watching 3D images from the projector, press buttons on the glasses. When you press the button, the glasses flicker to be synchronized with the 3D im- ages. (The flickering is a unique operation method of DLP-LINK type glasses. It may be different depending on the glasses type.) If the glasses flicker or problems occur while watching 3D, first turn the lights off to make the room darker.
CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS SETUP Menu Press the SETTINGS button. Use the ︿, ﹀, ︿ or ﹀ button to select a desired item and press the OK button. Use the ︿, ﹀, ︿ or ﹀ button to set up a desired item and press the OK button. When you finished, press SETTINGS.
CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS PICTURE Settings Press the SETTINGS button. PICTURE ꔂ Move ꔉ OK Use the ︿, ﹀, ︿ or ﹀ button to select PICTURE • Energy Saving : Medium • Picture Mode : Standard and press the OK button. • Contrast Use the ︿, ﹀, ︿...
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CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS Setting Description Aspect Changes the image size to view images at its optimal size. (See p.25) Ratio Picture By following the instructions, using the remote control, you can eas- Wizard II ily adjust the picture quality to technical standards without needing an expensive pattern device or a picture quality expert.
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CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS Setting Description Color Gamut Selects the range of colors to display. Standard: Displays the original colors of an input signal regard- less of the display features. Wide: Sets to use the rich colors of the display. Edge Enhancer Provides much sharper and clearer edges to the picture.
Select when you watch movies. Sport Select when you watch sports events. Game Select when you play games. Infinite LG's unique sound option provides 5.1 channel stereo sound from Surround two speakers. Treble Adjusts the treble sound. Bass Adjusts the base sound.
CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS CHANNEL Settings Press the SETTINGS button. CHANNEL ꔂ Move ꔉ OK Use the ︿, ﹀, ︿ or ﹀ button to select • Auto Tuning CHANNEL and press the OK button. • Manual Tuning Use the ︿, ﹀, ︿ or ﹀ button to set up a desired •...
CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS TIME Settings Press the SETTINGS button. TIME ꔂ Move ꔉ OK Use the ︿, ﹀, ︿ or ﹀ button to select TIME and • Clock press the OK button. • Off Time : Off Use the ︿, ﹀, ︿ or ﹀ button to set up a desired •...
CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS LOCK Settings Press MENU to access the menu. LOCK ꔂ Move ꔉ OK Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to LOCK • Set Password and press OK. • Lock System : Off • Block Channel Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to the •...
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CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS Setting Description TV Rating- Blocks the children’s TV programs that parents do not want their Children children to watch. To block other TV programs, you should set the TV Rating-General feature. Rating Applies to TV-Y, TV-Y7 Fantasy Violence Applies to TV-Y7 TV Rating- Blocks the TV programs that you want based on the ratings by using...
CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS OPTION Settings Press the SETTINGS button. OPTION ꔂ Move ꔉ OK Use the ︿, ﹀, ︿ or ﹀ button to select OPTION • Language • PJT Mode : Front and press the OK button. • Auto Keystone : On •...
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CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS Setting Description Auto Power Makes the projector turn on automatically when the adaptor plug is inserted. Option When the DC plug is connected to the projector, it turns on automatically. When the DC plug is connected to the projector, it goes into standby mode.
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CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS Setting Description Standby Adjusts the LED button indicator. Light Option When the buttons are touched, their indicators are all turned on at maximum brightness. In standby mode, all LED indicators are turned on at 20 % of the maximum brightness.
MAKING CONNECTIONS MAKING CONNECTIONS You can connect various external devices to the ports on the projector. Computer/Notebook Video Digital Device Game Console Headphones HDMI - 60 Page Component - 62 Page INPUT (AV) - 61 Page RGB - 60 Page Memory - 28 Page Headphones - 62 Page...
MAKING CONNECTIONS Connecting to an HD Connecting to a PC Receiver, DVD, or VCR The projector supports Plug & Play. Player A PC will automatically recognize the projector and requires no driver to be Connect an HD receiver, DVD, or VCR installed.
MAKING CONNECTIONS Connecting to the AV INPUT Connect the output ports of an external device and the AV INPUT port of the projector. Press the INPUT button to select AV. Accessories Optional Extras Accessories You can connect the audio cable without Optional using a gender as shown in the illustra- Extras...
MAKING CONNECTIONS Connecting to Component Connection Headphones You can enjoy vivid images when you connect an external device with a RGB You can listen to the audio through a IN port to the component port of the headphone. projector. Press the INPUT button on the remote control to select Component.
MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE Clean your projector to keep it in opti- mum condition. Cleaning the Projector 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.
SPECIFICATIONS Supported Monitor Display HDMI/DVI-DTV supported mode Horizontal Vertical Horizontal Vertical Resolution Frequency Frequency Resolution Frequency Frequency (kHz) (Hz) (kHz) (Hz) 640 x 350 31.468 70.09 720 x 480 31.469 59.94 31.5 720 x 400 31.469 70.08 720 x 576 31.25 640 x 480 31.469...
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LG Electronics will also provide open source code to you on CD-ROM for a charge covering the cost of perform- ing such distribution (such as the cost of media, shipping, and handling) upon email request to opensource@lge.com.
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The model and serial number of the projec- tor are located on the back or on the side of the projector. Record them below should you ever need service. MODEL SERIAL...