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    OWNER'S MANUAL LG CineBeam DLP Projector Please read the safety information carefully before using this product. PH30N www.lg.com Copyright © 2020 LG Electronics Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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    2 CONTENTS ENGLISH LICENSES 3 Open Source Software Notice Information 4 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 5 PREPARATION 16 INSTALLATION 23 REMOTE CONTROL 28 USING THE PROJECTOR 30 CONNECTING DEVICES 33 SPECIFICATIONS 36 SYMBOLS 40 TROUBLESHOOTING 41
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    ENGLISH 3 LICENSES Supported licenses may differ by model. For more information about licenses, visit www.lg.com. The terms HDMI, HDMI High © DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved. NOTE • Images shown in this manual may differ from your projector. • Your projector's OSD (On Screen Display) may differ slightly
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    http://opensource.lge.com. 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
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    instructions may cause serious injury and even death. CAUTION: Failure to follow the instructions may cause personal injury or product damage. • Read the owner's manual the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying this device. WARNING/
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    ENGLISH 6 Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Indoor Installation WARNING Do not install products including projectors and remote controls in the following places: -- Any place exposed to direct sunlight; -- Any humid place
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    or death. When installing the product on the ceiling, observe the following precautions to prevent the projector from falling: -- Contact the Customer Support Center for installation. -- Tighten the product by using the mounting equipment and M4 x 8 mm (M6 x 10 mm, 1/4-20UNC x 5.5 mm) screws that
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    or electric shock. Do not install the projector on a shaky shelf, a slanted place, a place subject to vibrations, a place where the projector is not fully supported or on a fabric such as tablecloths. • It may cause injury as the projector falls or tips over, or it may cause a malfunction of the
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    ENGLISH 9 When in Use WARNING When thunder or lightning strikes, unplug the power cord and do not touch the antenna wire. • It may cause an electric shock. If there is a gas leak from the gas lines, do not touch the outlet and be sure to vent by opening the window. • Sparks may be caused and lead
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    generate intense heat. • The heat does not indicate a defect or a problem of the projector when it is operating so use it with confidence. Do the projector yourself. Always seek a qualified service technician or consult your dealer or local Service Center for inspection, adjustment or repairs. •
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    you use headphones or earphones, do not use them at high volume or for a long period of time. (It applies only to the models that support headphones (earphones).) • Doing so may damage your hearing. Do not start the projector when the volume is high. • A loud volume can cause hearing loss. Do
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    ENGLISH 12 Do not block the light from the projector lens with a person, book or other objects. • If the light from the projector shines on an object for a long time, it can cause fire due to the heat of such light. Also, the reflected light can heat the lens and cause damage to the projector. Do
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    ENGLISH 13 Power WARNING Make sure the power plug is securely plugged in to prevent it from shaking. • If the connection is unstable, it may cause a fire. Do not plug too many devices into one multi-power outlet. • This may result in fire due to the power outlet overheating. Do not insert a metal
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    turn the projector off, unplug the power cord from the outlet, and contact the service center: -- When the product is damaged; -- When the product fails; -- When the authorized power cord or AC adapter supplied by LG Electronics. Do not use any other products. • It may cause a malfunction of the
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    or industrial polishes, abrasives, waxes, benzenes, alcohols, water, etc. on the lens, as they will damage the projector. Consult your dealer or the service center for cleaning the interior of the product once a year. • If you do not clean the interior of the projector for a long time while
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    ones removed. ENGLISH Remote Control Two AAA Batteries Owner's Manual AC-DC Adaptor Power cord AAA: Due to the flash drive does not fit the USB ports of the projector, use an extension cable that supports USB 2.0. • Use a certified cable with the HDMI logo attached. • If you do not
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    17 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. ENGLISH Projection Screen Tripod HDMI Cable
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    ENGLISH 18 Parts and Components Buttons Outlet Vent1) Speaker Inlet Vent Lens2) Focus Ring 1) Due to the high temperature of vent area, do not get close to the vent area. 2) Do not touch the lens when using the projector. The lens may be damaged. (Keep lens away from sharp objects.)
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    19 1 2 4 3 5 6 7 ENGLISH 1 Battery Charge Indicator -- Red: Charging -- Green: Charging complete 2 / Switch -- : Turns the projector on and the projector goes into Standby mode. -- : Turns the projector off completely. Place the switch to when you move the projector or when you intend
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    20 Using the Buttons You can operate the projector by pressing the button. Basic functions Power On Press the Power button once while the projector is off. ENGLISH , ,, Power Off (Press and Hold) Up/Down/ Left/Right Press and hold the Power button for a few seconds while the projector is on.
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    21 Adjusting the menu Press the Power button once while the projector is on. Press the top, bottom, left, and right buttons to move to a menu item. After moving to the desired menu item, press the Power button once to select it. [MENU] Displays the Settings menu. ENGLISH [INPUT] Changes the
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    22 Projector Status Indicators LED Power Indicator ENGLISH LED Power Indicator Red Power standby state Off The projector is operating with the power on.
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    ENGLISH Y/2 Y/2 Screen Width (Y) X/2 X/2 Screen Height (X) 23 INSTALLATION 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
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    ENGLISH 24 16:9 Aspect Ratio Screen Size Screen Width (Y) Screen Height (X) inches mm inches mm inches mm 25 635 21.8 554 12.2 311 30 762 26.1 664 14.7 374 40 1016 34.8 886 19.6 498 50 1270 43.5 1107 24.5 623 60 1524 52.2 1328 29.4 747 70 1778 61.0 1550 34.3 872 80 2032 69.7 1771 39.2 996 90 2286
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    25 Focus of the Screen Image When an image appears on the screen, check if it is in focus and fits the screen properly. Adjust the focus of the image by rotating the Focus Ring to the left or right. Make sure the product does not move when adjusting the focus. Focus Ring ENGLISH
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    26 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. The
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    System cable as shown below. • For more information on installation and use of the Kensington Security System, refer to the user's guide provided with the Kensington Security System. • The Kensington Security System is an optional accessory. • What is Kensington? Kensington is a company that
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    28 REMOTE CONTROL Open the battery cover on the back of the remote control and insert the batteries which are specified in the battery room with poles pointing in the correct direction. The new and same type of batteries (1.5 V AAA) must be used. CAUTION • Do not mix new batteries with old ones. 1
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    29 NOTE • When using the remote control, the optimal operation range is 6 meters (19.6 feet) or less (left/right) and within a 30 degree arc of the remote control IR receiver. • If a cable is connected to the back port, the optimal operating range is 3 meters (9.8 feet) or less (left/right) and
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    ENGLISH 30 USING THE PROJECTOR Using The Battery • It is displayed when the battery is low. • If the screen shows a low battery message, be sure to charge the battery.
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    ENGLISH 31 • It is displayed when the battery is running out. • As your battery is running out, the projector will turn off immediately. • If the battery runs out, the projector can only be turned on after it has been connected to a power supply.
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    . • The battery standard usage time given in the manual is based on measurements taken by LG; the actual time may vary depending upon usage. • reduced by half, replace it with a new battery from an LG Electronics Customer Support Center. • Do not charge the battery using any equipment other
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    the device to connect. Both video and audio are output at the same time. • (INPUT) [HDMI] ENGLISH Optional Extras NOTE Connecting a PC/ Notebook • The projector supports Plug and Play. Your PC will automatically detect the projector and requires no driver installation.
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    34 Connecting Headphones You can listen to the audio through a headphone. Not provided ENGLISH
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    through the projector. You can connect with any HDMI input port. For model-specific instructions regarding use of the wired connection, please check with the smart device manufacturer. Supported smart devices may change depending on the circumstances of each manufacturer. 1) Examples of how
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    36 SPECIFICATIONS ENGLISH MODEL PH30N (PH30N-GL) Resolution (Pixel) Aspect ratio 1280 (Horizontal) × 720 0 % to 80 % Storage 0 % to 85 % • Use only power supplies listed in the user instructions. • Contents in this manual may be changed without prior notice due to upgrade of product functions.
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    is input into the projector, it will not be displayed properly on the screen or a message such as [No Signal] will be displayed. • The projector supports the DDC1/2B type as the Plug and Play function (Autorecognition of PC monitor). • It is recommended to set the resolution to 1280 x 720 and
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    ENGLISH 38 HDMI (DTV) Supported mode Resolution 480p 720p 1080i 1080p Horizontal Frequency (kHz) 31.47 31.47 31.50 45.00 44.96 33.75 33.72 67.500
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    39 Other specifications Risk Group 2 CAUTION Possibly hazardous optical radiation emitted from this product. Do not stare at operating lamp. May be harmful to the eye. This label is attached to the bottom of the product and language may differ. ENGLISH
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    40 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. ENGLISH
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    ENGLISH 41 TROUBLESHOOTING Please check the list below when you experience the the power switch and remove the plug from the socket. • Contact the place of purchase or authorized service center for product inspection. • Do not attempt to repair the product yourself. Abnormal behavior • There
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    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. P/NO : SAC37813560 (2004-REV01) Copyright © 2020 LG Electronics Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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    2 CONTENTS ENGLISH USING THE PROJECTOR 3 ENTERTAINMENT 7 MY MEDIA 13 CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS 26
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    ENGLISH 3 USING THE PROJECTOR Watching Projector Turning on the Projector 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. 1 Connect the power cord correctly. 2
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    ENGLISH 4 Additional Options Adjusting Aspect Ratio Resize an image to view at its optimal size by pressing (RATIO) while you are using the projector. • Press the (Settings) button on the remote control and select [PICTURE] [Aspect Ratio]. • Available picture size may differ depending on the input
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    5 Using the Keystone Function To prevent the screen image from becoming trapezoidal, [Keystone] adjusts the top and bottom width of the image if the projector is not set up at a right angle to the screen. Because the [Keystone] function may cause inferior screen image quality, use this function only
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    6 Changing Input Device To select an external input Selects external input. The illustration of the menu may differ from the actual screen on the product. • Press the (INPUT) button on the remote control to display the input selection screen. • Select an input signal using the remote control's (
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    the SCREEN SHARE function, it is compatible with Miracast supported devices with Windows 10 or higher, but it Jellybean, Kitkat, Lollipop, Marshmallow and Nougat versions of LG's Android devices are guaranteed to be compatible. • When manual. • Some buttons on the remote control may not work in
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    last connected Bluetooth device is powered on as well.) • This projector does not support the LG TV Sound Sync feature. To use products that support the LG TV Sound Sync feature, use the general Bluetooth mode instead of the LG TV mode. • The Bluetooth function is to connect the product to Bluetooth
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    9 Searching for Bluetooth Devices and Connecting Go to (Settings) [WIRELESS] [Bluetooth] [Search Devices] to search for nearby Bluetooth audio devices and then connect any detected devices to the projector. (If the device name is longer than 20 characters, only the first 20 will be displayed.) 1
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    ENGLISH 10 2 When the search is complete, you can select a Bluetooth device and connect to it. • The time it takes to connect to a device may vary according to the signal strength and the number of devices. 3 When a Bluetooth device is connected, you will hear sound from the projector through the
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    ] to connect to it. • The registered Bluetooth device will attempt to connect automatically depending on the characteristics of the device. (Refer to the manual for the Bluetooth device.) • The time it takes to connect to a device may vary according to the signal strength and the number of devices
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    12 Adjusting AV Sync. Adjust When a Bluetooth device is connected, go to (Settings) [WIRELESS] [Bluetooth] [AV Sync. Adjust] to adjust the synchronization between the video and the Bluetooth headset sound. • This feature is only available when a Bluetooth device is connected. • Audio sync may vary
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    MY MEDIA Before Using Connecting a USB Device Connect a USB device (external HDD, USB memory) to the USB port of projector to enjoy the content files stored in the USB device with your projector. You cannot write or delete data in the USB device. Connect a USB flash drive as shown below. 13 USB
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    the USB storage device may not be detected correctly.) Note, a USB Hub is not supported. • It is recommended that you use USB flash drives of 32 GB or less and , turn the power off and on. For more information, refer to the user manual of the USB HDD. • Data in USB storage device can be damaged so
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    ENGLISH 15 To Use My Media 1 Connect a USB storage device. 2 Press the button on the remote control to select your desired function, and then press . Select the located on the top left of the screen, and then press . 3 Select the files you want to play. (When you select more than one file, they
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    16 My Media supporting file • Maximum data transmission rate: 20 Mbps (Mega bit per second) • External supported subtitle formats: *.smi, *.srt, *.sub (MicroDVD, SubViewer 1.0/2.0), *.ass, *.ssa, *.txt (TMPlayer), *.psb (PowerDivX) • Internal supported subtitle formats: SRT/ASS/SSA ENGLISH
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    ENGLISH 17 Video Supported Codec Maximum: 1920 x 1080 @ 30p (only Motion JPEG 640 x 480 @ 30p) Extension Codec .asf Video VC-1 Advanced Profile, VC-1 Simple and Main Profiles .wmv Audio
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    ENGLISH 18 Audio File File type MP3 AC3 MPEG AAC, HEAAC CDDA LPCM Item Bit rate Sampling rate Bit rate Sampling rate Bit rate Sampling rate Bit rate Sampling rate Bit rate Sampling rate Bit rate Sampling rate Info 32 Kbps to 320 Kbps 32 kHz to 48 kHz 32 kbps to 640 kbps 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz
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    x 64 Maximum: Base-line: 1920 (W) x 1080 (H) Progressive: 1024 (W) x 768 (H) BMP Picture Size Minimum: 64 x 64 Maximum: 9600 (W) x 6400 (H) Support File type Interlace, Non-Interlace PNG Minimum: 64 x 64 Picture Size Maximum: Interlace: 1280 (W) x 800 (H) Non-Interlace: 9600 (W) x 6400
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    should be placed in the same folder. For subtitles to display correctly, the video and subtitle files must have the same name. • We do not support any stream that contains GMC (Global Motion Compensation) or Qpel (Quarterpel Motion Estimation). • Only H.264/AVC profile level 4.1 and lower is
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    21 Browsing Movie List Play a video file stored from a connected device. ENGLISH 1 2 3 4 56 78 1 Plays the previous/next file. 2 Returns to normal playback and Pauses the media player. ( / ) 3 Stops playing. 4 Whenever this button is pressed, the playback speed is changed.: x2, x4, x8, x16,
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    pixel (width) x 1080-pixel (height) Progressive: 64-pixel (width) x 64-pixel (height) - 1024-pixel (width) x 768-pixel (height) • Only JPEG files are supported. • Non-supported files are displayed in the form of an icon. • An error message is displayed for corrupted files or file formats that cannot
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    photos. • Rotates a photo 90°, 180°, 270°, 360° clockwise. • Photos cannot be rotated if their width is greater than the height of the max. supported resolution. 5 Selects repeat play. 6 You can listen to music while viewing photos. • To launch [BGM], select a file to play from the [MUSIC LIST
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    24 Listening to Music In the [MUSIC LIST], you can play audio stored on the connected USB device. Supported Music Files *.MP3 Bit rate range: 32 Kbps to 320 Kbps • Sampling rate MPEG1 Layer3: 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz • Sampling rate MPEG2 Layer3: 16 kHz, 22.05 kHz, 24 kHz ENGLISH
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    25 Browsing Music List You can play audio files stored on the connected device. ENGLISH 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 Plays the previous/next file. 2 Returns to normal playback and Pauses the media player. ( / ) 3 Stops playing. 4 Whenever this button is pressed, the playback speed is changed.: x2, x4, x8
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    26 CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS Settings • Press the (Settings) button. ENGLISH [PICTURE] [AUDIO] [TIME] [WIRELESS] [OPTION1] [OPTION2] [INPUT] [MY MEDIA] Adjusts the image quality for optimal viewing. Sets the sound mode. Sets time-related settings. Wireless-related features. Customizes the general
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    27 PICTURE Settings 1 Press the (Settings) button. 2 Use the , , , or buttons to select [PICTURE] and press the button. 3 Use the , , , or button to set up the desired item and press the button. 4 To return to the previous menu, press the (BACK) button. ENGLISH
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    ENGLISH 28 • [Picture Mode] Selects the picture mode optimized for the viewing environment or the program. -- [Vivid] Maximizes the visual effect of video. Heightens contrast, brightness, and sharpness to display vivid images. -- [Standard] Displays images in standard levels of contrast, brightness
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    29 • [Aspect Ratio] Resizes the picture. • [Energy Saving] Reduces power consumption by adjusting peak screen brightness. -- [Minimum]/[Medium]/[Maximum] Applies the pre-set [Energy Saving] mode. • [Color Temperature] Adjusts the overall color of the screen to suit your preference. Select [Warm], [
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    ENGLISH 30 AUDIO Settings 1 Press the (Settings) button. 2 Use the , , , or buttons to select [AUDIO] and press the button. 3 Use the , , , or button to set up the desired item and press the button. 4 To return to the previous menu, press the (BACK) button. • [Sound Mode] Sets the sound mode.
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    ENGLISH 31 TIME Settings 1 Press the (Settings) button. 2 Use the , , , or buttons to select [TIME] and press the button. 3 Use the , , , or button to set up the desired item and press the button. 4 To return to the previous menu, press the (BACK) button. • [Sleep Timer] Turns off the projector
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    [On]. -- [Search Devices] Search for the device to connect to. -- [AV Sync. Adjust] When the video and the sound are not synchronized correctly, you can manually adjust the synchronization.
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    ENGLISH 33 OPTION1 Settings 1 Press the (Settings) button. 2 Use the , , , or buttons to select [OPTION1] and press the button. 3 Use the , , , or button to set up the desired item and press the button. 4 To return to the previous menu, press the (BACK) button. • [Language] Selects a desired
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    by automatically adjusting the Keystone number when there is a trapezoidal screen image caused by tilting of the projector. -- [On]: Automatically adjusts the Keystone number. -- [Off]: Manually adjusts the Keystone number.
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    ENGLISH 35 • [PJT Mode] This function turns the projected image upside down or flips horizontal. -- When the [Auto Keystone] function is set to [On], only the [Front] and [Rear] settings are available. • [High Altitude] If the projector is used at an altitude higher than 1200 meters, turn this on.
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OWNER'S MANUAL
LG CineBeam
DLP Projector
PH30N
Please read the safety information carefully before using this product.
www.lg.com
Copyright © 2020 LG Electronics Inc. All Rights Reserved.