LG PB61U Owners Manual

LG PB61U Manual

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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
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    2 LICENSES LICENSES Supported licenses may differ by model. For more information about licenses, visit www.lg.com. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. " yyImage shown may differ from your projector. yyYour projector's OSD (On Screen Display) may differ slightly from that shown in this
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    to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. WARNING/CAUTION to or climb up to the projector. - The projector may fall down and cause personal injury or death. yyDo not place the projector directly on a carpet, rug or
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    4 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS yyDo not use the projector in a damp place such as a bathroom where it is likely to get wet. - This may cause a fire or an electric shock. yyDo not allow a tablecloth or curtain to block the vents. - This may cause the internal temperature of the projector to rise and cause
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    SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 5 CAUTION yyHold the plug firmly when unplugging. - A broken wire in the event that liquid or a foreign object falls into the projector, please switch it off and unplug it from the wall outlet and contact an LG Electronics Service Center. - Otherwise, this may cause a fire or
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    near an electronic device which generates a strong magnetic field. yyStore the vinyl envelope used to pack the projector in a safe place away from children. - It could cause suffocation if used improperly. yyDo not use 3D glasses if you do not watch 3D. yyDo not keep your hand on the projector for
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    electric shock. yyWhen there is smoke or a strange smell coming out from the projector or a foreign object falls into the projector, please switch it off and unplug it from the power outlet and contact an LG Electronics Service Center. - If not, this may cause a fire or an electric shock. yyUse an
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    Dispose of the battery pack according to the appropriate instructions. yyDo not throw or disassemble the battery. -Otherwise, this may result in fire or explosion due to damage to the battery. yyAlways use batteries approved and certified by LG Electronics. - Otherwise, this may result in fire or
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    proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in Lead in Wire Ground Clamp Electric Service Equipment Ground Clamp NEC: National instructions furnished the user shall include the following or similar statement, placed in a prominent location in the text of the manual
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    INSTRUCTIONS Disposal of your old appliance Disposal of waste batteries/accumulators 1. When this crossed-out wheeled bin symbol is attached to a product it means the product is covered by the European Directive 2002/96/EC. 2.All electrical and electronic office, waste disposal service or the shop
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    11 Contents LICENSES 2 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 3 PREPARATION 13 Accessories 13 Optional Extras 14 Parts and Components 15 Installation 16 -- Installation Precautions 16 -- Projection Distance per Screen Size 17 -- How to Install the Projector Using a Tripod 18 -- Kensington
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    12 Contents MAINTENANCE 63 Cleaning the Projector 63 -- Cleaning the Lens 63 -- Cleaning the Projector Case 63 SPECIFICATIONS 64
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    +0276 81. %* +0(1 $.#01- /#4- (#8 ꕣ 5'66+0)5 3/'07 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 .+56 (.#5*$- 0 & .4 Remote Control Coin battery (CR 2032) Owner's Manual PREPARATION 13 CD Owner's manual Computer Cable  Composite Gender AC-DC Adaptor Power Cord Pouch yyWhen connecting a cable
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    prior notice, optional extras are subject to change in order to improve the performance of the product, and new accessories may be added. Screen for Projector Tripod HDMI Cable Video Cable Audio Cable 3D glasses (DLP-LINK or DLP- Ready Type) RGB to Component cable Component Cable RF cable
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    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. When powered on, the LED of the control panel turns on. Back Control Panel Vent1 Speaker Lens2 Speaker
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    except for the lens cap. There is a high risk of electric shock. yyThe projector is manufactured using high-precision technology. You may, however, see tiny black dots and not work in an environment where a lamp equipped with electronic ballasts or a three-wavelength fluorescent lamp is installed.
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    will be poor. If the screen image is crooked, use the Keystone function. (see page 26) 4 Connect the power cords of the projector and the connected devices to the wall outlet. Ratio of upward projection: 100 % Screen Width (Y) Screen Height (X) DISPLAY X/2 X/2 Y/2 DISPLAY 30 mm Y/2 Projection
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    Security System, refer to the user's guide included with the Kensington Security System set. yyThe Kensington Security System is an optional item. yyWhat is Kensington? Kensington is a company that sells security systems that prevent expensive electronic equipment such as a computer or laptop
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    and insert the specified batteries as per instructions  . The same type of batteries must be used. ˞ ˝ 219'4 /76' +0276 81. %* +0(1 $.#01- /#4- (#8 ꕣ 5'66+0)5 3/'07 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 .+56 (.#5*$- 0 & .4 POWER Turns the projector on or off. INPUT Changes the input
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    2. FLASHBK Tunes to the last channel viewed. 3D Shows 3D images. L/R Switches left and right in 3D mode. Color buttons Access special functions in some that the buttons on the remote control are not pressed by the projector, cables, documents or any other accessories in the bag. Otherwise, it
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    to a cable box and the cable box to a wall antenna socket with 2 RF cables (75 Ω). NOTE yyUse a signal splitter to use more than 2 projectors. yyVisit http://lgknowledgebase.com for more information about the antenna and cable connection. Search for antenna. CAUTION yyMake sure not to bend the
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    on. 2 Press the INPUT button and select the input signal you want. 3 Control the projector using the fol- lowing buttons while watching projector. Button CH ︿, ﹀ LIST 0 - 9 VOL -, + MUTE Q.MENU FLASHBK Description Scrolls through saved channels. Selects a channel on the saved or recent watched
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    to scroll to Auto Tuning and press OK. 4 Select Start to start automatic tuning. The projector scans and saves available channels automatically. 5 When you are finished, press SETTINGS. To store channels manually, 1 Press MENU to access the menu. 2 Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to CHANNEL
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    24 Using the PROJECTOR Editing Your Channel List 1 Press MENU to access the menu. 2 Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to CHANNEL and press OK. 3 Press the Navigation buttons
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    Using the PROJECTOR 25 Using Additional Options Adjusting Aspect Ratio You can also change the image size by pressing Q.MENU or SETTINGS. NOTE yySome options may not be
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    always activated.  INPUT ꔂ Move ꔉ OK TV AV RGB-PC USB Component HDMI Input Label Exit 2 Select an input signal using the INPUT button and the projector is switched only to the connected input mode. You can use the or ﹀ button to switch between all the input modes. Adding an Input Label
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    function. To cover the screen temporarily, press the BLANK button on the remote control. Do not block the lens with any object while the projector is running. It may become overheated and deformed or even cause a fire. Selecting a Blank Image 1 Press the SETTINGS button. 2 Press the or ﹀ button to
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    28 ENTERTAINMENT ENTERTAINMENT MY MEDIA Connecting USB Storage Devices Connect a USB memory stick as shown below. When a USB storage device is connected, the USB adjustment screen appears. You cannot write or delete data on the USB storage device. To disconnect the USB storage device, 1 Press the
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    not connect the USB storage device that has been manipulated on the PC. The projector may not operate properly or fail to play files. Use a USB storage cable, the device may not be recognized. yySome USB devices may not be supported or will not work properly. yyIf the length of a folder or file is
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    to display the subtitle properly. yyWhile watching a video using the movie list function, you cannot adjust the picture mode. yyTrick Mode does not support other functions than ꕙ if video files do not have index information. yyWhen playing a video file using network, the Trick mode is limited to
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    Simple Profile @ Medium Level (e.g.CIF,QVGA) Main Profile @ High Level (e.g.1080p30) Only streams compliant to SMPTE 421M VC-1 standard are supported. WMA Standard WMA 9 Professional Divx3.11 Divx4 Divx5 Divx6 Advanced Simple Profile(720p/ 1080i) XViD Advanced Simple Profile(720p/ 1080i
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    32 ENTERTAINMENT Supported Audio Files No Audio Codec 1 MP3 Bit rate Sampling rate 32 kbps - 320 kbps 32 kHz - 48 kHz Remark 2 AC3 32 kbps - 640 kbps 32
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    ꘃ Page Change book doc pic vid Page 1/1 ꔅ Go to root folder ꔅ Go to upper folder ❻❼ ꕣ Exit ❽ Description ❶ Thumbnails Abnormal file File not supported ❷ File List ❸ Moves to the upper level folder. ❹ Current page/Total no. of folder pages ❺ Current page/Total no. of file pages ❻ Moves to
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    34 ENTERTAINMENT Options for Movie List 1 Press the Q.MENU button. 2 Use the ︿ or ﹀ button to move to a desired option and press the OK button. 3 Use or ﹀ button to set up each item. Set Video Play Setting Description Picture Size Selects the size of a playback screen. yyFull: Files are
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    at http://vod.divx.com Continue with registration? Yes No 4 Select Yes. NOTE yyWhat is DRM [Digital Rights Management]? This is a technology and service that prevents the illegal use of digital contents to protect the benefits and rights of the copyright owner. Files can be played after the
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    (width) x 8640-pixel (height) Progressive: 64-pixel (width) x 64-pixel (height) - 1920-pixel (width) x 1440-pixel (height) yyOnly JPEG files are supported. yyNon-supported files are displayed in the form of an icon. yyAn error message is displayed for corrupted files or file formats that cannot be
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    photos. yyRotates a photo 90°, 180°, 270°, 360° clockwise. yyPhotos cannot be rotated if their width is greater than the height of the max. supported resolution. You can move between screens using the navigation buttons. Press the blue button to enlarge the image. You can use the Energy Saving mode
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    Settings You can change audio settings. (Refer to "AUDIO Settings" on page 51.) MUSIC LIST You can play audio files stored on the connected device. Supported Music Files *.MP3 Bit rate range 32 Kbps - 320 Kbps yySampling rate MPEG 1 Layer 3: 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz yySampling rate MPEG 2 Layer
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    ENTERTAINMENT 39 Description ❶ Thumbnails Abnormal file File not supported Setting Description Hide Hides the playback bar. yyPress the OK button to make the playback bar appear. Exit Returns to the Music List screen. ❷ File
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    40 ENTERTAINMENT FILE LIST 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 Adobe PDF 1.0/ 1.1/ 1.2/ 1.3/ 1.4 yyFile Viewer realigns a document, so it
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    ENTERTAINMENT 41 6 Control playback by using the follow- ing buttons. yyClick Go Page then the pop-up window for selecting the number of page appears. yyInput the page to move to the page you want. yyPress the volume button to zoom in or zoom out. 1. Press OK. 2. Press the Up/Down/Left/Right
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    of time, it may cause blurred vision. yyIf you watch the projector or game screen for a long time with 3D glasses on, you may experience dizziness or eye fatigue. yyIf you are pregnant, a senior citizen, intoxicated, have heart problems, or easily feel motion sickness, we recommend that you do not
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    3D images. You cannot view 3D images when you lie down. yyYou may see left and right images overlapped during projector 3D glasses must be DLP-LINK (DLP Ready) type. yyYou may not be able to watch 3D properly if there is an obstacle between the projector and 3D glasses. yyInstall the 3D projector 3D
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    the surrounding area is bright, the screen is big, or the maximum energy saving mode is enabled. yySome menus may not work while playing a 3D video. yyYou can only watch a 3D video properly when the 3D video format option has been selected on the projector.
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    . 2 Set the video output to XGA 120 Hz and play a video file using a video player that supports 3D output. The following video players support 3D output: Stereoscopic Player, nVidia 3D Vision, and TriDef 3D. For more information on the players above, please visit their websites at: www.3dtv.com www
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    be different depending on the glasses type.) 3 If the glasses flicker or problems occur while watching 3D, first turn the lights off to make the room darker. Contact your projector seller for queries about the glasses. Supported 3D input formats Input HDMI RGB-PC Signal XGA XGA Resolution 1024
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    CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS 47 CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS SETUP Menu 1 Press the SETTINGS button. 2 Use the or ﹀ button to select a desired item and press the OK button. 3 Use the or ﹀ button to set up a desired item and press the OK button. 4 When you finished, press SETTINGS. Menu PICTURE Description
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    48 CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS PICTURE Settings 1 Press the SETTINGS button. 2 Use the or ﹀ button to select PICTURE and press the OK button. 3 Use the or ﹀ button to set up a desired item and press the OK button. - To return to the previous menu, press the ꕣ button. 4 When you finished, press SETTINGS
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    options of each mode to the factory default. Changes the image size to view images at its optimal size. (See p.25) By following the instructions, using the remote control, you can eas- ily adjust the picture quality to technical standards without needing an expensive pattern device or a picture
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    50 CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS Setting Description Real Cinema Provides the optimal picture quality for watching a movie. Color Gamut Selects the range of colors to display. yyStandard: Displays the original colors of an input signal regardless of the display features. yyWide: Sets to use the rich
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    volume level. Clear Voice II Makes the voice from the projector crisp and clear. Balance Sound Mode Infinite Surround Treble Bass Sport Select when you watch sports events. Game Select when you play games. LG's unique sound option provides 5.1 channel stereo sound from two speakers. Adjusts
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    up a desired item and press the OK button. - To return to the previous menu, press the ꕣ button. 4 When you finished, press SETTINGS. CHANNEL • Auto Tuning • Manual Tuning • Channel Edit ꔂ Move ꔉ OK The available channel settings are described in the following. Setting Description Auto Tuning
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    as follows. Setting Clock Off Time /On Time Description Sets the time, date, or Timer feature. Sets the time to turn on or off the projector automatically. To use this function, you should set the current time and date in advance. NOTE yyIf you set both Off time and On time
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    audio is muted. Movie rating To watch a locked channel, enter the password. Blocks the movies that are only broadcasted on the projector and contain inappropriate contents, based on the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) rating. Rating G General audiences - All ages admitted PG
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    by using the Parental Control Function (V-Chip). NOTE yyThe V-Chip electronically reads TV program ratings and allows parents to block program that applies to TV-PG, TV-14, TV-MA This function operates only when projector has received Region5 Rating data. The name of the rating option may differ.
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    number when there is a trapezoidal screen image caused by tilting of the projector. Option ON Automatically adjusts the Keystone number. Off Manually adjusts the Keystone number. Keystone Blank Image 3D Mode Auto Input Search To prevent the screen image from becoming trapezoidal, Keystone
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    the projector, it turns on automatically. Off When the DC plug is connected to the projector, it goes into standby mode. If the projector channels: two Captions (CC3, CC4) and two Text (T3, T4). Service 1-6 This is only available for the digital broadcasting system. Option (For Digital
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    at 20 % of the maximum brightness. Off When the buttons are touched, their indicators are all turned on at maximum brightness. In standby mode, all LED indicators are turned off. DivX(R) VOD sets DivX related settings. Initial Setting Resets all the projector settings to the factory default.
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    MAKING CONNECTIONS 59 MAKING CONNECTIONS You can connect various external devices to the ports on the projector. Computer/Notebook DVD Video Digital Device Headphones HDMI - 60 Page Component - 62 Page INPUT (AV) - 61 Page RGB - 60 Page Memory - 28 Page Headphones - 62 Page USB Game Console
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    quality picture and sound. Press the INPUT button on the remote control to select HDMI. Connecting to a PC The projector supports Plug & Play. A PC will automatically recognize the projector and requires no driver to be installed. RGB Connection Connect the PC output and the PC video input port of
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    MAKING CONNECTIONS 61 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. $8',2287 5*%287 3& You can connect the audio cable without using a gender as shown in the illustration above. $9287
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    Component Connection You can enjoy vivid images when you connect an external device with a RGB IN port to the component port of the projector. Press the INPUT button on the remote control to select Component. Connecting to Headphones You can listen to the audio through a headphone. < 3% 35
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    keep it in optimum condition. Cleaning the Projector Cleaning the Lens If there is any dust or may flow onto the lens if the product is sprayed directly onto the lens. Cleaning the Projector Case To clean the projector case, first unplug the power cord. To remove dust or stains, use only a dry,
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    64 SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS MODELS PB61U (PB61U-JE) Resolution (Pixel) 1280 (Horizontal) × 800 (Vertical) Aspect ratio 16:10 (Horizontal:Vertical) Panel size (mm) 11.623 Projection distance (Video size) 0.80 m - 3.25 m (63.5
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    .015 60.020 59.979 60 yyIf an invalid signal is input into the projector, it will not be displayed properly on the screen or a message such as "No Signal" or "Invalid Mode" will be displayed. yyThe projector supports the DDC1/2B type as the Plug & Play function (Auto-recognition of PC monitor
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    notices are available for download. If you send an email to opensource@lge. com to request for the software's open source code installed into the projector within three years of purchase, we will send you a CD-ROM. You will only be charged a minimum for packaging and delivery.
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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
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Owner's Manual
DLP PROJECTOR
PB61U
Please read this manual carefully before operating
your projector and retain it for future reference.
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