LICENSE LICENSE Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby “and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. ABOUT DIVX VIDEO: DivX® is a digital video format created by DivX, LLC, a subsidiary of Rovi Corporation. This is an official DivX Certified®...
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. CAUTION: Failure to follow the instructions may cause injury to persons or damage to the product.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read these instructions. Do not use the projector in a damp Keep these instructions. place such as a bathroom where it is Heed all warnings. likely to get wet. Follow all instructions. - This may result in fire or electric shock.
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Only use the official power cord pro- positioned so it is easy to access for vided by LG Electronics. Do not use operation. other power cords. - This may result in fire or electric...
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When in Use When the lamp is on or has just been turned off, avoid touching the air vent or lamp, because these will be very hot. WARNING If there is a gas leak in the room with Do not place anything containing the projector, do not touch the projector liquid on top of the projector such as...
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Cleaning CAUTION Do not place heavy objects on the WARNING projector. Do not spray the projector with - It may fall down and cause personal water when cleaning. Make sure water injury. does not flow into the projector. Be careful not to allow any impact to - This may result in fire or electric the lens during transport.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Remove the plug from the outlet Lens and unit may be HOT during before cleaning the product. and immediately after use. Use - Otherwise, this may result in electric caution when handling unit, allowing shock. for proper cool down. Only use a grounded electrical outlet.
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CAUTION: Hazardous optical Always use batteries approved and radiation may be emitted from this certified by LG Electronics. product. Do not stare into the lens at - This will prevent damage or fire. the operating lamp. It may be harmful Store batteries away from metallic to your eyes.
CONTENTS CONTENTS LICENSE ENTERTAINMENT To connect network SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS - One-click network connection - To connect to a network through Set PREPARATION Expert - To use the Wi-Fi Direct function Accessories - To use the Miracast™/Intel’s WiDi Optional Extras function Parts and Components - Tips for Network Settings - Front...
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CONTENTS SOUND Settings TIME Settings OPTION Settings NETWORK Settings SUPPORT CONNECTING DEVICES Connecting to HD Receiver, DVD, or VCR Player, External Devices - HDMI Connection - AV Connection - Component Connection Connecting to Headphones Connecting a digital amp Connecting to PC and Laptop - HDMI Connection Using the mirroring function of a mobile phone...
PREPARATION PREPARATION Accessories Accessories included with the project are show below. The pictures may differ slightly from the actual product. Accessories are subject to change without prior notice. New accessories may be added or old ones removed. Remote Control Owner's Manual Power Cord Two AAA Batteries Composite Gender...
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 Video Cable Audio Cable MHL Cable Optical Cable LG Audio Device...
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 Back (Headphone Port) USB IN 1 Port OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT Port USB IN 2 Port LAN Port HDMI IN 1(ARC) Port COMPONENT IN Port HDMI IN 2(MHL) Port AV IN Port AC IN Port...
PREPARATION Installation Installation Precautions Do not place the projector in a hot Place the projector in a well-ventilated or humid environment. environment. - Do not place the projector in a hot, - To prevent internal heat build-up, cold, or humid environment. install the projector in a well- Do not place the projector in a place 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 an appropriate distance away from the screen. The distance between the projector and the screen determines the actual size of the image. Position the projector so that the lens is at a right angle to the screen.
PREPARATION How to Install the Projector On 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 a locking bolt of standard size 4.5 mm or less.
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 and do not mix regular or rechargeable batteries. (1.5 V AAA) CAUTION y Do not mix new batteries with old ones. POWER Turns the projector on or off.
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REMOTE CONTROL SETTINGS Displays or closes the Settings menu. PICTURE Changes the picture mode per press of the button. Q.MENU Allows you to change the settings easily. Up/Down/Left/Right buttons Switches between menu functions. Shows the current mode and saves changes to the settings.
Using the PROJECTOR Using the PROJECTOR Watching Projector Initial Setup 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. Connect the power cord correctly. After waiting for a moment, press the POWER button on the remote control or the control panel.
Using the PROJECTOR * The initial settings are completed when you select the settings above. Focus and Position of the Screen Image When an image appears on the screen, check if it is in focus and fits the screen properly. To adjust the focus of the image, rotate the focus ring.
Using the PROJECTOR Additional Options Using the Keystone Function Adjusting Aspect Ratio To prevent the screen image from becoming trapezoidal, Keystone adjusts Press the SETTINGS button on the the top and bottom width of the image remote control. Select PICTURE → if the projector is not set up at a right Aspect Ratio to change the aspect angle to the screen.
Using the PROJECTOR Changing input device To use SIMPLINK SIMPLINK is a feature that enables To select an external input you to control and manage various multimedia devices conveniently using Selects external input. the projector remote control only via the Press the INPUT button on the SIMPLINK menu.
Using the PROJECTOR Explanation on SIMPLINK features NOTE Menu Description This function only works on devices Direct Play Plays the multimedia with the SIMPLINK logo ( device on the projector Verify that the external device has instantly. a SIMPLINK logo. To use the SIMPLINK function, you Select Selects the desired...
Using the PROJECTOR Using the Quick Menu You can customize frequently used menus. Press the Q.MENU button. Press the button to select a menu and press OK. Menu Description Aspect Resizes the picture. Ratio Picture Changes the picture mode. Mode Sound Sets the sound mode.
Using the PROJECTOR To set Sound Press the SETTINGS button on the remote control. Select SOUND → Sound Out → External Speaker To set sound output (Optical/HDMI ARC) → ARC Mode. Menu Description To use projector’s speakers Even when the connected ARC-supported external Sound is output through the projector audio device is turned...
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Using the PROJECTOR To connect and use LG audio device Press the SETTINGS button on the remote control. Select SOUND → LG audio device allows you to enjoy rich Sound Out → External Speaker powerful sound easily. (Optical/HDMI ARC) → Digital Wired Connection: Sound Out.
ENTERTAINMENT ENTERTAINMENT To connect to a network through Set Expert To connect network For use in special circumstances such as in offices (in cases where a static IP A wireless or wired network connection is used). is required to use the DLNA function. Press the SETTINGS button on the remote control.
Intel’s WiDi function performance. You may not connect your projector You can view the screen of a device with to a non-LG Electronics device even Miracast™ and Intel’s WiDi technologies when it is detected. on your projector. To find out whether...
LG Electronics is not responsible for enabled on the device. Contact your any network connection problems or service provider regarding availability...
SMARTSHARE SMARTSHARE Removing a USB Device Click the Q.MENU button. Before Using Use the button to move to USB Device and press the OK button. Connecting a USB Device Select a USB to remove. Wait for confirmation that the USB device has Connect a USB device (external HDD, stopped before removing the USB.
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SMARTSHARE 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 work properly.
SMARTSHARE To use SmartShare™ Press the SETTINGS button on the remote control. Select SMART SHARE. You can watch the photo, music, video and document on the projector by connecting a USB or home network (DLNA). The photo, music, video and document files of all devices connected to the projector are displayed.
SMARTSHARE 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. Playing video - warning Some subtitles created by users may not work properly. The video and subtitle files should be placed in the same folder. For subtitles to display correctly, the video and subtitle files must have the same name.
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SMARTSHARE To control video playback You can control playback using the following buttons. Option Shows the current playing position. Use the button to move forward or backward. Item Description Resumes normal playback. Pauses the video player. Displays in slow motion. Whenever this button is pressed, the playback speed is increased or decreased by one unit.
SMARTSHARE Viewing the Photos You can view photos stored on a connected device. To control photo view You can control playback using the following buttons. Option Item Description Selects the previous or next photo. If no picture is selected, all photos in the current folder are displayed in a slide show.
SMARTSHARE Listening to Music You can play audio files stored on the connected device. To control music playback You can control playback using the following buttons. Changes the playing position. Item Description Plays the previous/next file. ꕙ Pauses the music player. Resumes normal playback.
SMARTSHARE Viewing Files You can see document files stored on a connected device. Supported File Formats XLS, DOC, PPT, TXT, XLSX, PPTX, DOCX, PDF Microsoft Office 97/2000/2002/2003/2007 version Adobe PDF 1.0/1.1/1.2/1.3/ 1.4 version File Viewer realigns a document, so it may look different from what is displayed on a For documents that include images, the resolution may look lower during the realigning process.
SMARTSHARE To set SmartShare™ related functions Press the SETTINGS button on the remote control. Select SMART SHARE → Settings. Changes settings related to SmartShare™ content playback. Advanced Setting Item Description My Projector Name Changes the name that appears when searching for the projector from other devices.
SMARTSHARE SmartShare™ supporting file Maximum data transfer rate: 20 Mbps(Mega bit per second) External subtitle formats supported: *.smi, *.srt, *.sub (MicroDVD, SubViewer 1.0/2.0), *.ass, *.ssa, *.txt (TMPlayer), *.psb(PowerDivX) Internal subtitle formats supported: XSUB (supports internal subtitles generated from DivX6) Subtitle Language Subtitle Language Language...
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SMARTSHARE Video Supported Codec Maximum resolution: 1920 x 1080 @ 30p Extension Codec Video VC-1 Advanced Profile, VC-1 Simple and Main Profile .asf .wmv Audio WMA Standard, WMA 9 Professional DivX3.11, DivX4, DivX5, DivX6, XViD, H.264/AVC, Video Motion Jpeg, MPEG-4 Part 2 .divx .avi MPEG-1 Layer I, II, MPEG-1 Layer III (MP3),...
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SMARTSHARE Audio File File type Item Info Bit rate 32 Kbps - 320 Kbps Sample freq. 16 kHz - 48 kHz Support MPEG1, MPEG2, Layer2, Layer3 Available photo file Profile File type Item Minimum: 64 x 64 (jpeg, jpg, JPEG Maximum: Normal Type: 15360 (W) x 8640 (H) jpe) Progressive Type: 1920 (W) x 1440 (H)
SMARTSHARE To connect DLNA To connect DLNA DMR (Digital Media Renderer) DLNA stands for Digital Living Network If the PC's operating system is Windows Alliance, which allows you to enjoy 7 or Windows 8 or the DLNA-certified video / music / photo files stored on a device (e.g.
SMARTSHARE To connect DLNA DMP (Digital Media Player) With a PC having SmartShare™ PC software, music / video / photo files may be replayed on the Projector by linking them via home networking. Configure Projector and PC on the same network. The Projector and each device should be connected through a single access point to enable DLNA service.
You can run the programme when installation is complete. NOTE DLNA or Media Link service is only available if projector and other devices are connected via a single router. PC requirement for installing LG SmartShare™ Recommended Item Minimum Specifications Specifications Intel Pentium Dual Core or Intel Pentium4 2.0 G or higher/...
SMARTSHARE In case of a DLNA If subtitle file is added later, turn off the shared folder and reset. malfunction DRM file located on a SmartShare PC If the DLNA feature does not work Software server cannot be played. properly, check your network settings. A 5-GHz access point is needed to view 1080p videos via DLNA.
CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS SETTINGS Press the SETTINGS button. Use the , or button to select the desired item and press the OK button. button to set up the desired item and press the OK button. Use the , or Press the EXIT button when completed.
CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS PICTURE Settings PICTURE Press the SETTINGS button. Use the , or button to select y ꕊ Energy Saving : Minimum PICTURE and press the OK button. y Picture Mode : Standard y Contrast 100 Use the , or button to set up the y Brightness 50 desired item and press the OK button.
CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS Item Description Color Adjusts the colours on the screen darker or lighter. Tint Adjusts the red/green colour balance. Advanced Customizes the advanced settings. Control Picture Sets optional settings. Option Picture Resets values customized by the user. Reset Each picture mode is reset. Select the picture mode you wish to reset. Aspect Resizes the picture.
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CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS Expert Control Item Description Dynamic Adjusts contrast and colour to the optimal level according to the Contrast screen’s brightness. Super Provides a crystal-clear picture by improving the details in areas Resolution where the picture is blurry or unclear. Color Gamut Selects the range of colours that can be expressed.
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CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS Item Description Color Adjusts Red/Green/Blue/Cyan/Magenta/Yellow colors. Allows an Management expert to adjust the tint using a test pattern. Six colors (Red/Green/ System Blue/Cyan/Magenta/Yellow) can be selectively adjusted without affecting other colors. You may not see colors change on a normal picture even after adjustment.
CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS SOUND Settings SOUND Press the SETTINGS button. Use the , or button to select SOUND y Smart Sound Mode : Off and press the OK button. y Sound Mode : Standard y Virtual Surround Plus : Off Use the , or button to set up the y Clear Voice II...
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Return Channel), connect it to the HDMI IN 1(ARC) port. Digital Sound Out: Sets up Digital Sound Output. LG Sound Sound is output through an LG audio device Sync (Optical) connected to the OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT port. LG Sound Sync...
CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS TIME Settings TIME Press the SETTINGS button. Use the , or button to select TIME and y Sleep Timer : Off press the OK button. y Auto Off : 60 min. y Automatic Standby : 4 hours Use the , or button to set up the desired item and press the OK button.
CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS OPTION Settings OPTION Press the SETTINGS button. Use the , or button to select y Language OPTION and press the OK button. Caption : Off Use the , or button to set up the y Standby Light : On y PJT Mode : Front desired item and press the OK button.
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CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS Item Description Auto Power Makes the projector turn on automatically When the power code is connected to the projector. Item When the power code is connected to the projector, it turns on automatically. When the power code is connected to the projector, it goes into standby mode.
Miracast / Intel's WiDi desired item and press the OK button. y My Projector Name : PF80G-JE - To return to the previous menu, press the button. The available network settings are described as follows.
CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS SUPPORT SUPPORT Press the SETTINGS button. Use the , or button to select y Software Update SUPPORT and press the OK button. y Product/Service Info. y Self Diagnosis Use the , or button to set up the desired item and press the OK button. - To return to the previous menu, press the button.
CONNECTING DEVICES CONNECTING DEVICES You can connect various external devices to the projector. Computer/Notebook Video/DVD Digital Device LG Audio Device Game Console Headphones Mobile Phone HDMI - page 61 Composite (AV) - page 62 (AV) - page 62 Component - page 62...
CONNECTING DEVICES Connecting to HD NOTE Receiver, DVD, or ARC(Audio Return Channel) VCR Player, External External audio devices that Devices support SIMPLINK and ARC must be connected using HDMI Connect an HD receiver, DVD, VCR IN 1(ARC) port. player, or External Devices to the When connected with a high- projector and select an appropriate input ®...
CONNECTING DEVICES AV Connection Component Connection Connect the output ports of an external You can enjoy a video by connecting the device and the AV IN ports of the Component port of an external device to the COMPONENT IN port of the projector using an AV cable.
CONNECTING DEVICES Connecting a digital NOTE Also, refer to the user manual of the audio device to connect. Using an optical cable, connect the When connecting this product to digital audio input port of a digital amp other devices, make sure to turn to the OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT off and unplug all the devices.
CONNECTING DEVICES Connecting to PC and The table below shows examples of switching the output. For more Laptop information, refer to the External Output, Connecting to an External The projector supports Plug & Play. Your Monitor, or similar sections of the PC will automatically detect the projector owner's manual of your computer.
CONNECTING DEVICES Using the mirroring function of a mobile phone MHL Connection The Mobile High-definition Link (MHL) is an interface that can connect a mobile phone to the projector and play video and audio from the mobile phone through the projector.
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 amount of cleaning agent onto a swab or soft cloth to lightly rub the lens.
INFORMATION INFORMATION To update projector software Uses Software Update to check and obtain the latest version. It is also possible to check manually for available updates. Press the SETTINGS button. Select SUPPORT and go to Software Update. Item Description Software Update Set it to On.
SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS Model PF80G(PF80G-JE) Resolution (Pixel) 1920 (Horizontal) × 1080 (Vertical) Aspect ratio 16:9 (Horizontal:Vertical) Panel size (mm) 16.654 Projection distance 0.63 m - 3.72 m (50.8 cm - 304.8 cm) (Video size) Ratio of upward 100 % projection Working range of...
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SPECIFICATIONS Supported Monitor Display Supported HDMI/DVI-DTV Mode Horizontal Vertical Horizontal Vertical Resolution Frequency Frequency Resolution Frequency Frequency (kHz) (Hz) (kHz) (Hz) 31.5 720 x 400 31.469 70.08 480p 31.469 59.94 640 x 480 31.469 59.94 576p 31.25 800 x 600 37.879 60.31 37.5...
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In addition to the source code, all referred license terms, warranty disclaimers and copyright notices are available for download. LG Electronics will also provide open source code to you on CD-ROM for a charge covering the cost of performing 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 projector are located on the back or on the side of the projector. Record them below should you ever need service. MODEL SERIAL...