Safety Instructions Please take note of the safety instructions to prevent any potential accident or misuse of the projector. Read these instructions. WARNING/CAUTION Keep these instructions. AVERTISSEMENGT Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Warning:The lightning flash Indoor Installation with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle,is intended WARNING to alert the user to the presence of...
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Safety Instructions • Do not allow a tablecloth or curtain to POWER block the vents. - This may cause the internal temperature WARNING of the projector to rise and cause a fire. • The distance between the projector and • The earth wire should be connected. the wall should be more than 30 cm for - Inappropriate earth grounding may ventilation purposes.
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• Use only the official power cord which the lens cap. There is a high risk of electric shock. is provided by LG Electronics, Inc. Do • Do not look directly into the lens when not use other power cords.
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Safety Instructions Safety Instructions • When the lamp is on or has just been CAUTION turned off, avoid touching the air vent or lamp because these will be very hot. • Do not place a heavy object on the • If there is a gas leak, do not touch projector.
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- Otherwise, this may result in explosion please switch it off and unplug it from or fire. the power outlet and contact an LG • The correct method of disposal may Electronics Service Center. vary depending on your country or - If not, this may cause a fire or an electric region.
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Safety Instructions • Keep the battery out of reach of FCC NOTICE children. - This may result in personal injury or • Warning - Class B damage to the product. (b) For a Class B Digital device or • Make sure that the battery is installed peripheral, the instructions furnished correctly.
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Safety Instructions Disposal of waste Disposal of your old appliance batteries/accumulators 1. When this crossed-out wheeled bin 1. When this crossed-out wheeled symbol is attached to a product it bin symbol is attached to batteries/ means the product is covered by the accumulators of Your product it means European Directive 2002/96/EC.
Licenses Supported licenses may differ by model. For more information about licenses, visit www.lg.com. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. NOTE • Image shown may differ from your projector.
Table of Contents Safety Instructions Manual adjustment via PC Licenses Image select Table of Contents Image adjust Statement Screen size adjust Part names and functions Video Input Front Select input source Back (HDMI/Component/S-video/Video) Bottom Video system select Rear terminal Image select Top control and indicators Image adjust Remote control...
Statement Note: • The on screen menu and pictures in the manual may slightly differ from the real product. • The manual is subject to change without prior notice.
Part names and functions Front ① Air filter cover ② Remote receiver ③ Zoom ring ⑦ ④ Projector lens ⑤ Lens cap (with string) ⑥ Speaker ⑦ Focus ring ① ② ③④ ⑤ ⑥ Back ⑧ Power cord connector ⑪ ⑫...
Part names and functions Rear terminal ① ② ③ ④ ⑤ ⑥ ⑦ Pb/Cb S-VIDEO MONO RGB IN 1 RS-232C AUDIO OUT HDMI RGB IN 2 AUDIO IN Pr/Cr VIDEO/Y RGB OUT ⑧ ⑨ ① AUDIO OUT ⑤ RGB IN 1 - Connect to external audio amplifier.
Part names and functions Top control and indicators Top control Indicator (Top panel) ③ ⑤ ① MENU ② AUTO INPUT ⑥ ⑦ ⑧ ④ ① MENU button ⑥ INPUT button To open or close the on screen menu. To select an input source. ②...
Part names and functions Remote control ① HDMI button Select HDMI input source. ① ② ③ ② RGB2 IN button Select RGB2 as RGB input. ③ POWER button ④ ⑤ Turn the projector on or off . ⑦ ⑥ ④ RGB1 button ⑨...
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Part names and functions ⑯ MUTE button Mute the sound. ⑰ TIMER button Enable the timer function. ⑱ DZOOM + button Select the digital zoom + mode. ⑲ VOLUME + button 2930058502 Increase the volume. ⑳ DZOOM - button Select the digital zoom - mode. ⑯...
Part names and functions Remote control battery installation 1. Open the battery 2. Install new batteries into 3. Re-cover the compartment compartment lid. the compartment. lid. For correct polarity ( + and – ) , be sure battery terminals are in contact with pins in the compartment To ensure safe operation, please observe the following precautions:...
Installation Positioning the projector For projector positioning, see the figures below. The projector should be set perpendicularly to the plane of the screen. √ Note: ● The brightness in the room has a great influence on picture quality. It is recommended to limit the ambient lighting in order to get the best image.
Installation Connect to computer (Digital and analog RGB) Cables used for connection ( *Cables are not supplied with the projector.) RGB cable (1) Serial cable* HDMI cable* Serial port HDMI output RGB intput RGB output RGB cable RGB cable Serial cable HDMI cable HDMI Control port...
Installation Connect to video equipment (Video, S-Video,Component,HDMI) Cables used for connection (*Cables are not supplied with the projector.) Video cable (RCA*1 )* S-Video cable * HDMI cable * Component cable(RCA*3) * Component Video output S-video output video output HDMI output Video S-video HDMI...
Installation Connecting to Audio equipment Cables used for connection ( *Cables are not supplied with the projector.) Audio cable* External Audio Equipment Audio input (R) (L) Audio cable Audio cable (Stereo) Audio output (Stereo) (R) (L) Note: The left and right channels are combined when there is only the L (mono) is inserted.
Installation Connecting to the AC power cord This projector uses nominal input voltages of 100- 240 V AC and it automatically selects the correct input voltage. It is designed to work with a single- phase power system having a grounded neutral conductor.
Basic operation Turning on the projector 1. Complete peripheral connections (with a computer, VCR,etc.) before turning on the projector. 2. Connect the projector’s AC power cord into an AC outlet. The POWER/TEMP indicator turns red. Open the lens cap. 3. Press the POWER button on the top control or on the remote control.
Basic operation Turning off the projector 1 Press the POWER button on the top control or on the remote control, and “Power off? Please press Power key again” appears on the screen. Power off? Please press Power key again 2 Press the POWER button again to turn off the projector.
Basic operation How to operate the On Screen Menu The projector can be adjusted or set via the on- Remote control screen menu. Each main menu can be divided into several MENU levels' submenus, which are further divided into button other submenus.
Basic operation Menu bar Main menu Sub menu ① ② RGB2 Input ③ ④ ⑤ ⑥ ⑦ ⑧ ① PC adjust menu Used to adjust parameters: Auto PC adj., Phase, Total dots, H Postion, V Postion, Reset, Mode free, Store to match with RGB input signal format. ②...
Basic operation Zoom and focus adjustment Focus ring (Front) Rotate the zoom ring to zoon in or out. Zoom ring (Rear) Rotate the focus ring to adjust the focus of the projected image. Auto setup function 2930058502 This function is available just by pressing the Remote control AUTO button on the top control or on the remote control.
Basic operation 2930058502 Audio adjustment Direct operation Remote control Volume MUTE button Press the VOLUME +/- button on the top control or on the remote control to adjust the volume. VOLUME +/- button Mute Press the MUTE button on the remote control and select On to turn off the audio temporarily.
Basic operation Remote control operation Using the remote control for some frequently Remote control used operations is advisable. Just pressing one Direct input select buttons of the buttons enables you to make the desired operation quickly without calling up the on screen menu.
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Basic operation TIMER button Press the TIMER button. The timer display “00:00” Timer display 02 : 02 appears on the screen and the timer starts to count time (00:00–59:59). To stop the Timer, press the TIMER button. Press the TIMER button again, and then the Timer display disappears.
Computer input Select input source (RBG 1/RGB 2) Top control Direct operation HDMI - Press the INPUT button on the top control. MENU RGB 1 - Press the RGB 1 or RGB 2 IN button on the remote control to select RGB 1 or RGB 2. RGB 2 INPUT INPUT...
Computer input Computer system select The projector automatically tunes to various types of computers with its function of Multi-scan system and Auto PC Adjustment. If a computer is selected as a signal source, the projector automatically detects the signal format and tunes to project proper images without any additional setting. When the projector cannot recognize RGB1 system menu Auto...
Computer input Auto PC adjustment Auto PC Adjustment function is provided to automatically adjust Phase, Total dots, H position and V position to conform to your computer. Menu operation Auto PC adjustment PC adjust menu 1 Press the MENU button to display the on screen menu.
Computer input Manual adjustment via PC As some computer adopt special signal formats, the multi-purpose scanner of the projector may not detect them. To match the special-format signals, the projector offers function of manual adjustment, with which users can adjust the parameters. 5 independent memory sections is provided, where the manually adjusted parameters can be saved.
Computer input 2930058502 Image select Direct selection Remote control Use the PICTURE button on the remote control to select the image mode. PICTURE button Menu selection 1. Press MENU button on the remote control to display the on screen menu. Press ▲▼ to select the image mode icon.
Computer input Image adjust 1. Press Menu on the remote control to display Image adjust menu the on-screen menu. Press ▲▼ to select the image adjust icon .Then press ► or press 2. Press ▲▼ to select the item to be adjusted, and then press Select.
√ Note: ● To get the the best picture quality (BD430, BD450, BD470), you should adjust the resolution to XGA(1024x768). ● To get the the best picture quality (BD460), you should adjust the resolution to WXGA(1280x800). ● When True or 4:3 is selected, Digital zoom +/- will be disabled.
Video Input Select input source (HDMI/Component/S-video/Video) Direct selection Top control HDMI - Press HDMI, COMPONENT, S-VIDEO or VIDEO MENU RGB 1 button on the remote control. - Press the INPUT button on the top control. RGB 2 if the INPUT button is pressed again, then the INPUT button AUTO INPUT...
Video Input Video system select 1. Press MENU on the remote control to display Top control the on-screen menu. Press ▲▼ to select the MENU MENU icon for input source. Then press ► or press button 2. Press ▲▼ to select “Component ”, “Video” , or AUTO INPUT “S-video ”...
Video Input Image select Direct selection Remote control 2930058502 Press the PICTURE button on the remote control MENU button to select the image mode. 2930058502 Menu selection 1. Press MENU button on the remote control to display the on screen menu. Press ▲▼ to select the "image select"...
Video Input Image adjust 1. Press MENU button on the remote control Image adjust menu to display the on-screen menu. Press ▲▼ to select the image adjust icon. Then press ► or press OK. 2. Press ▲▼ to select the item to be adjusted, and then press Select.
Then press ► or press OK. 2. Press ▲▼ to select the desired item, and then press OK. Normal Screen menu(BD430,BD450,BD470) This function will make the width-height proportion of the projected image consistent with the input signals. This item provides normal images with a width-height proportion 4:3.
Option Option Option menu following functions. 1. Press MENU button on the remote control to display the on screen menu. Press ▲ ▼ to select Option.Then press ► or press OK to enter the submenu. 2. Press ▲ ▼ to select the desired item to be adjusted, and then press ►...
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Option Auto setup This function enables Input search, auto keystone and Auto PC adjustment by pressing the AUTO √ Note: button on the top control or the on the remote ● Only the last selected input source can be control. Settings for those can be altered as detected.
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√ Note: - Screen Capture can be operated on the resolutions from VGA(640x480) to XGA ( 1024x768) only. (BD430, BD450, BD470) - Screen Capture can be operated on the resolutions from VGA(640x480) to WXGA ( 1280x800) only. (BD460) Logo PIN code lock This function prevents an unauthorized person from changing the screen logo.
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Option Enter a Logo PIN code Use the Point ▲▼ buttons to enter a number. Press the Point ► button to fix the number and move the red frame pointer to the next box. The number changes to “*”. If you fixed an incorrect number, use the Point ◄...
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Option Terminal The RGB IN 2/RGB OUT terminal on the back of the projector is switchable for computer input or monitor output(See page 13). Select RGB2 or RGB Out with ▲▼ buttons. RGB2 ..RGB2 Input. RGB Out ..RGB output. RGB Out is the same signal as RGB IN 1. Power management For reducing power consumption as well as maintaining the lamp life, the Power management function turns off the projection lamp when the projector is not operated for a certain period.
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Option Closed Caption Closed Caption is a text version of the program sound or other information displayed on the screen.If the input signal contains closed captions, you can turn on the feature and switch the channels. Press the Point ▲▼ buttons to select Off, CC1, CC2, CC3 or CC4. √...
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Option PIN code lock This function prevents the projector from being operated by unauthorized persons and provides the following setting options for security. Off ....Unlocked. On ... Enter the PIN code every time turning on the projector. Whenever you change the PIN code lock setting or the PIN code (the three-digit number), you are required to enter the PIN code.
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Option Cooling fast There are the following options in the cooling fans operation when the projector is turned off. On ... Faster and louder-sound than the normal operation, but it takes less time to cool the projector down. Off ... Normal operation. High Altitude This projector provides Fan control function in the "Option"...
Information Displaying input source The information menu is used to detect signal of projected image and running state of the projector. Direct operation Press INFO button on the remote control and the information menu will appear on the screen. Shown as the right picture.
Maintenance POWER/TEMP indicator The POWER/TEMP indicator tells in what Indicator protection state engaged. The user should check the POWER/TEMP indicator and power indicator to make sure they work. MENU Projector is in standby state, and POWER/ TEMP indicator lights red. POWER/TEMP indicator lights red.
Maintenance Cleaning the filter The filter prevents dust from accumulating on the surface of lens assembly. Should the filter become clogged with dust particles, it will reduce the cooling fan’s effectiveness and may result in internal heat buildup and adversely affect the life of the projector. If a Filter warning icon appears on the screen, you should clean the filter immediately.
Maintenance Attaching the Lens Cap When moving the projector or not using it for a long period, cover the lens cap properly. Attach the lens cap according to the following procedures. 1. Thread the string through the hole on the lens cap and then tie a knot in the string to secure it in place.
Maintenance Replacing the lamp When the service life of the projection lamp is Top Control over, the icon suggests that the lamp needed to be replaced will appear on the screen, and the LAMP indicator on the top control will lights red. In this case, you should immediately replace it with LAMP REPLACE a new one of the same model.
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Maintenance ORDER REPLACEMENT LAMP Replacement lamp can be ordered through your dealer. When ordering a projection lamp, give the following information to the dealer. Replacement Lamp Type No.:1300022500 LAMP HANDLING PRECAUTIONS This projector uses a high-pressure lamp which must be handled carefully and properly. Improper handling may result in accidents, injury, or create a fire hazard.
Appendix Troubleshooting Before calling your dealer or service center for assistance, check the items below once again. - Make sure you have properly connected the projector to peripheral equipment as described on pages (see page19-21). - Make sure all equipment is connected to AC outlet and the power is turned on. - When the projector does not project an image from the connected computer, restart the computer.
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Appendix Failure Solutions There is no sound. - Check the audio cable connection from audio input source. - Press the Volume + button. - Press the Mute button. - When the AUDIO OUT is plugged-in, the projector's built-in speaker is not available. The color of image is abnormal.
Appendix Indicator and projector state Check the indicator to know about the state of projector. Indicator State of projector POWER/TEMP LAMP (Green/Red/Orange) (Red) In power-off state (AC power cord not inserted). In normal working state. [In standby state] Standby state. Press POWER button to turn on the projector. [In power on state] Environmental temperature is higher than the set operating range ).
Appendix Accessories User’s Manual (CD ROM) BD430 BD450 BD460 AC power cord Remote control and battery RGB cable Lens Cover Lens cover string Ceiling screw Content of hazardous substances and elements Hazardous substances and elements Name of parts Cr6+ PBDE Plastic parts ○...
Appendix Dimensions Unit: mm Screw hole used when installed on the ceiling Screw:M6 Depth:10.0 PIN code memorandum Write down the PIN code in the blank below and keep it, please contact the repair center. Factory default PIN code 111* PIN code lock Factory default PIN code 111* Logo PIN code lock *If this 3-digit number is changed,...
Appendix RS232 Control Method NOTE: Connect the PC & projector with serial port cable (female-to-female pins) for projector computer control. 1. Connection 1.1 Port Setting Item Value Method Asynchronous communication Bits per seconds 19200 Data bits Parity none Stop bits Flow control none 1.1 Wiring...
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Appendix 2. Commands Case sensitive, each command end by[CR](Carriage). The time out for each command is one second. If you want to cancel the time out setting temporarily. Please send "#!"[CR].( It should be sent within one second). Command Item Command Item POWER ON...
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Declaration of Conformity Trade Name:LG Mode:BD430,BD450,BD460,BD470 Responsible Party:LG Electronics Inc. Address:1000 Sylvan Ave. Englewood Cliffs NJ 07632 U.S.A TEL: 201-266-2534 The model and serial number of the projector is located on the back or bottom side of the projector. Record it below should you ever need service.