OWNER’S MANUAL DLP PROJECTOR Please read this manual carefully before operating your set and retain it for future reference. HX300G HX301G www.lg.
DLP PROJECTOR Warning This is a class B product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. This projector complies with EMC Directive and R&TTE Directive.
Contents Contents Safety Instructions........................................................ 4 Adjusting Treble..............................................................................25 Names of parts TIME Menu Options Sleep time Function......................................................................26 Auto Off Function..........................................................................26 Main Body......................................................................................
Safety Instructions Safety Instructions Please take note of the safety instructions to prevent any potential accident or misuse of the projector. ꔈ Safety Instructions are given in two forms as detailed below. WARNING : The violation of this instruction may cause serious injuries and even death. NOTES : The violation of this instruction may cause injuries or damage to the projector. ꔈ After reading this manual, keep it in the place that you can access easily.
Safety Instructions Power WARNING Never touch the power plug with a wet hand. Do not plug-in too many items into one power outlet. Prevent dust from collecting on the power plug pins or outlet. This may cause an electric shock hazard! It may result in overheating of the outlet and create a fire hazard! This may cause a fire hazard! Power NOTES Hold the plug firmly when unplugging. If you pull the cord, it may be damaged.
Safety Instructions Using WARNING If the projector is in a room that experiences a gas leak, do not touch the projector. It can cause a fire or a burn by a spark. Using Always open the lens door or remove the lens cap when the projector lamp is on. NOTES Do not place heavy objects on top of projector. This may cause mechanical failure or personal injury! Do not use any sharp tools on the projector as this will damage the casing.
Names of parts Names of parts Main Body *T he projector is manufactured using high-precision technology. You may, however, see on the Projector screen tiny black points and/or bright points (red, blue, or green). This can be a normal result of the manufacturing process and does not always indicate a malfunction. Exhaustion Direction High heat is generated, so do not get near the exhaustion direction during the use.
Names of parts Connecting Part Headphone port USB VIDEO IN IR (Remote control sensor) *D o not block the IR port for normal operation of remote control. AUDIO IN Kensington Security System Connector (Refer to page 13) HDMI RGB IN DC IN * When using HDMI/USB connector, if the size of the jack connecting to the connector is too big, they may not be connected. Please use standard size jack.
Names of parts Remote Control INPUT Button POWER Button MUTE Button VOLUME ∧/∨ Button USB Button BLANK Button PAGE ∧/∨ Button RATIO Button AUTO Button MENU Button Q.MENU Button OK◉, ∧/∨/＜/＞ Button MARK Button USB control Buttons BACK Button STILL Button ( Functions as the STILL button in any mode other than DivX.) KEYSTONE ꔌ,ꔍ Button Installing Batteries CAUTION RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED WITH AN INCORRECT TYPE. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS.
Names of parts Accessories Remote Control AAA Battery Owner’s manual CD Owner’s manual Power Cord Computer Cable AC-DC Adapter RGB to Component Cable Portable bag Polishing Cloth ▪▪ U se a remote control up to 6 m distance and 30° (left/right) within the receiving unit scope. ▪▪ We recommend you to use the remote control under 3 m distance and 30° (left/right) when the cables are connected in the back outputs.
Installing and Composition Installing and Composition Installation Precautions Provide proper ventilation for this projector. • T he projector is equipped with ventilation holes(intake) on the bottom and ventilation holes(exhaust) on the front. Do not block or place anything near these holes. Internal heat build-up may occur, causing picture degradation or damage to the projector. • o not place the projector on a carpet, rug or other similar D surface.
Installing and Composition Basic Operation of the Projector 1. Place the projector on a sturdy and horizontal surface with the PC or AV source. 2. Place the projector with the desired distance from the screen. The distance between the projector and the screen determines the actual size of the image. 3. Position the projector so that the lens is set at a right angle to the screen. If the projector is not set at a right angle, the screen image will be crooked.
Installing and Composition How to install the projector using the tripod *Y ou can install this projector using a tripod for the camera. You can assemble the projector instead of the camera on camera tripod. * When stabilizing the tripod, we recommend using the locking bolt of the standard size 4.5 mm or less.The maximum size allowed for the locking bolt is 6.5 mm.(If it is longer than the maximum allowed size, it may damage the projector.
Installing and Composition Turning on the Projector 1. Make sure the power cord is connected correctly. 2. P ress the POWER button on the top cover or the POWER button on the remote control. (The light on the control panel will be turned on.) • Press the INPUT button on the remote control to select the input signal you want.
Connection Connection Connecting to a Desktop PC * You can connect the projector to a computer with VGA, SVGA, XGA, SXGA output. * Refer to page 41 for resolutions the projector supports. < How to connect > 1. onnect the RGB IN of the projector and the computC er output port with a computer cable. 2. Connect the AUDIO IN of the projector and the computer audio output port with an audio cable. *Y ou may have to change the resolution that your PC exports to one supported by the projector.
Connection Connecting to a DVD Player * Depending on the equipment, the component output jacks (Y, PB, PR) of the DVD Player may be labeled as Y, Pb, Pr/Y, B-Y, R-Y/Y, Cb, Cr. < How to connect a HDMI source > HDMI Cable 1. C onnect the HDMI of the projector and the HDMI output port of the DVD Player with an HDMI cable. 2. S et the DVD Player's resolution to one of the following: 480p(576p)/720p/1080i/1080p mode. < How to connect a Component source > Audio Cable 1.
Function Function * The On-Screen Display (OSD) in this manual may be slightly different from your projector. * This operating guide explains operation of RGB(PC) mode mainly. PICTURE Menu Options Picture mode * Use the Picture mode function to set the projector for the best picture appearance. Picture Mode 1. Press the Q.MENU button on the remote control. 2. Press the ＜, ＞ buttons to move to Picture mode. Standard 3. Press the ∧, ∨ button to toggle through the preset picture settings.
Function Advanced Control Function < When Picture Mode is Vivid/Standard/Cinema/Sport/ Game > 1. P ress the MENU button. Then, move to PICTURE with the ∧, ∨, ＜, ＞ buttons and press the ◉OK button. 2. P ress the ∧, ∨ buttons to move to Advanced Control and press the ◉OK button. 3. Move to a desired item with the ∧, ∨ buttons.
Function White Balance - This function enables Expert 1/2. ꔈThis is the function to adjust the overall color of the screen to the feeling you want. a. Method : 2 Points - Pattern: Inner, Outer - Red/Green/Blue Contrast, Red/Green/Blue Brightness: The adjustment range is -50 ~ +50. b. Method : 20 Points IRE - Pattern: Inner, Outer - I RE (Institute of Radio Engineers) is the unit to display the size of the video signal and can be set among 5, 10, 15 - 95, 100.
Function SCREEN Menu Options To Change PJT Mode * This function turns the projected image upside down or flips horizontal. PJT Mode 1. Press the Q.MENU button on the remote control. 2. Press the ＜, ＞ buttons to move to PJT Mode. Front 3. Press the ∧, ∨ button to select a desired item. • S elect Rear when projecting from the back of the transparent screen purchased separately. • Select Ceiling when installing the product on the ceiling.
Function Auto Configure Function *T his function assures you of getting the best video quality by automatically adjusting the horizontal size and synchronization of the image. * Auto Tracking function works in RGB PC input only. Press the AUTO button of the remote control. • If you execute screen adjustment for a video from PC graphic signal, optimal state may not be found. Execute the Auto Config. function for a still image. • You can use this function through the MENU button. Auto config.
Function AUDIO Menu Options What is FM Wireless Audio? (HX300G only) FM Wireless Audio is a function to send out audio signals from the projector using FM frequency (88.5 MHz ~ 95.5 MHz). The frequency of Projector and FM receiver should be same in order to output the sound from FM receiver normally. The signal can be received by using FM receiver within 3 m of distance. Audio Signal 88.5 MHz ~95.
Function Installing Instructions (HX300G only) • I f used in a medical institution, it may cause an error for medical equipments. Please do not use in a medical establishment. • Please maintain the distance between the projector and FM receiver within 3 m. • The sound from FM receiver may not come out in the desired quality if the distance is more than 3 m. • P lease adjust the location of FM receiver and its antenna and install them to where it shows a good condition of receiving reception.
Function To listen through the FM receiver speaker (HX300G only) 1. P ress the MENU button. Then, move to AUDIO with the ∧, ∨, ＜, ＞ buttons and press the ◉OK button. AUDIO ꔂMove ꔉOK FM Wireless Audio : Off • Frequency 88.5 MHz Volume 50 Balance 0 L Treble 0 2. P ress the ∧, ∨ buttons to move to FM Wireless Audio and press the ◉OK button. R 3. P ress the ∧, ∨ buttons to move to On and press the ◉OK button. 4. Press the ∧, ∨ buttons to move to Frequency and press the ◉OK button. 5.
Function Adjusting Speaker Balance * Adjust the left/right sound of speaker to suit your taste and room situations. 1. P ress the MENU button. Then, move to AUDIO with the ∧, ∨, ＜, ＞ buttons and press the ◉OK button. 2. P ress the ∧, ∨ buttons to move to Balance and press the ◉OK button. AUDIO ꔂMove ꔉOK FM Wireless Audio : Off • Frequency 88.5 MHz Volume 50 Balance 0 L Treble 0 R 3. P ress the ＜, ＞ buttons to adjusting audio balance and press the ◉OK button.
Function TIME Menu Options Sleep time Function Sleep Timer * The sleep timer turns the projector off at the preset time. 1. Press the Q.MENU button on the remote control. 2. Press the ＜, ＞ buttons to move to Sleep Timer. Off 3. Press the ∧, ∨ buttons to select a desired preset time. ꔗ ꔗ Off 240 Min. ꔃ ꔃ ꔗ ꔗ 10 Min. 180 Min. ꔃ ꔃ ꔗ ꔗ 20 Min. 120 Min. ꔃ ꔃ ꔗ 30 Min. ꔃ ꔗ 60 Min. ꔃ ꔗ 90 Min. ꔃ • You can use this function through the MENU button.
Function OPTION Menu Options Selecting Language 1. P ress the MENU button. Then, move to OPTION with the ∧, ∨, ＜, ＞ buttons and press the ◉OK button. 2. P ress the ∧, ∨ buttons to move to Menu Language and press the ◉OK button. 3. M ove to a desired item with the ∧, ∨, ＜, ＞ buttons and then press the ◉OK button.
Function Screen Capture Function 1. P ress the MENU button. Then, move to OPTION with the ∧, ∨, ＜, ＞ buttons and press the ◉OK button. 2. P ress the ∧, ∨ buttons to move to Screen Capture and press the ◉OK button. • It can only be elected when there is an input signal. • It takes up to 2 minutes when capturing screen. • Press the BACK button to exit the menu screen.
Function Demo Mode Function 1. P ress the MENU button. Then, move to OPTION with the ∧, ∨, ＜, ＞ buttons and press the ◉OK button. 2. P ress the ∧, ∨ buttons to move to Demo Mode and press the ◉OK button. 3. P ress the ∧, ∨ buttons to move to On and press the ◉OK button. OPTION Menu Language Blank Image Screen Capture LED Mode Auto Power Demo Mode Initial Setting ꔂMove ꔉOK : English : Blue : : : : Normal Off Off Store Demo • It can be selected when Initial Setting is set as Store Demo.
USB USB * Image shown may differ from your projector. To use the USB device Connecting the USB device *W hen you connect a USB device, this screen is displayed, automatically. In USB device, you can not add a new folder or delete the existing folder. 1. Connect the USB device to the USB jack on the back of the set. 2. It turns automatically to DivX Home Menu. PHOTO LIST MUSIC LIST MOVIE LIST FILE VIEWER USB memory stick Eject USB * Select “Eject” in order to eject a USB device. 1.
USB Precautions when using the USB device ►► ►► ►► ►► ►► ►► ►► ►► ►► ►► ►► ►► ►► ►► ►► ►► ►► ►► ►► ►► ►► ►► ►► nly a USB storage device is recognizable. O If the USB storage device is connected through a USB hub, the device is not recognizable. A USB storage device using an automatic recognition programmed may not be recognized. A USB storage device which uses its own driver may not be recognized. The recognition speed of a USB storage device may depend on each device.
USB PHOTO LIST * It is available to playback the photo file(*.jpg) in the USB device. The On Screen Display may be different from your set. Images are an example to assist with the projector operation. PHOTO(*.JPEG) supporting file Baseline : 64 x 64 ~ 15360 x 8640 Progressive : 64 x 64 ~ 1920 x 1440 • You can play JPEG files only. • Non-supported files are displayed in the form of predefined icon. Screen Components 3 1. Moves to upper level file 2.
USB Full Screen Menu 1. P ress the USB button. Then, move to PHOTO LIST with the ＜, ＞ buttons and press the ◉OK button. 2. P ress the ∧, ∨, ＜, ＞ buttons to move to desired photo and press the ◉OK button. 3. P ress the ∧, ∨ buttons to move to View and press the ◉OK button. 4. T he selected photo is displayed in full size and show up the menu. Slideshow BGM Delete Option Hide 5. Use ∧, ∨, ＜, ＞ button to select and control the menu on the full-sized screen.
USB MUSIC LIST *Y ou can use the Music List menu to play MP3 files form a USB storage device. The On Screen Display on your model may be slightly different. MUSIC (*.MP3) supporting file Bit rate range 32 Kbps ~ 320 Kbps • Sampling rate MPEG1 Layer3 : 32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz • Sampling rate MPEG2 Layer3 : 16kHz, 22.05kHz, 24kHz • Sampling rate MPEG2.5 Layer3 : 8kHz, 11.025kHz, 12kHz Screen Components 1. Moves to upper level file 2.
USB MOVIE LIST * The movie list is activated once USB is detected. It is used when playing movie files on projector. Supported Movie File Extension name Video Codec Audio Codec mpg, mpeg, vob MPEG1, MPEG2 Dolby Digital,MPEG,MP3,LPCM dat MPEG1 Dolby Digital,MPEG,MP3,LPCM ts,trp,tp MPEG2, H.264/AVC Dolby Digital,AAC,MPEG mp4 MPEG4 SP, MPEG4 ASP, Divx 3.11, Dvix 4.12, Dvix 5.x Dvix 6, Xvid 1.00, Xvid 1.01, Xvid 1.02, Xvid 1.03 Xvid 1.10–beta 1, Xvid 1.10-beta 2, H.
USB Precautions when playing the DivX ►► ►► ►► ►► ►► ►► ►► ►► ►► ►► ►► ►► ►► ►► ►► ►► ►► ►► ►► ►► ►► ►► ►► A DivX movie file and its subtitle file must be located in the same folder. At this time, a movie file name and its subtitle file name must be identical for it to be displayed. Specific subtitles created by the user may not be operated normally. Some special characters are not supported in subtitles. HTML tags are not supported in subtitles.
USB Screen Components 1. Moves to upper level folder 2. Preview: Display the title/folder name of the movie in the selected folder 3. Current page/Total pages 4. Total number of marked movies 5. Corresponding buttons on the remote control 3 MUSIC LIST Page 1/1 4 No Marked Movie Title Duration Up Folder 2 704 x 396 668 MB 1 Up Folder ꔂ Navigation ꔉ PopUp Menu ꘧ Page Change ꘁ Mark ꕉ Exit 5 Movie Selection and Popup Menu 1. P ress the USB button.
USB Playing the Movie * You can adjust various method during the movie play. 1. P ress the USB button. Then, move to MOVIE LIST with the ＜, ＞ buttons and press the ◉OK button. 2. P ress the ∧, ∨, ＜, ＞ move to a desired movie file and press the ◉OK button. 3. P ress the ∧, ∨ buttons to move to Play and press the ◉OK button. Option ◆ Use of remote control ꔈ Press ꔈ Press ꔈP ress ꔈP ress the the the the ▶II (Play/Pause) button to play/pause the screen. ▇ (Stop) button to stop.
USB To See The DivX Registration Code * Confirm the DivX registration code number of the projector. Using the registration number, movies can be rented or purchased at www.divx.com/vod. 1. P ress the MENU button. Then, move to USB with the ∧, ∨, ＜, ＞ buttons and press the ◉OK button. 2. P ress the ∧, ∨ buttons to move to DivX Reg. Code and press the ◉OK button. USB ꔂMove ꔉOK PHOTO LIST MUSIC LIST MOVIE LIST FILE VIEWER DivX Reg. Code Deactivation 3.
USB FILE VIEWER Supported File : XLS, DOC, PPT, TXT, XLSX, PPTX, DOCX, PDF • Microsoft Office Version 97 / 2000 / 2002 / 2003 / 2007 • Adobe PDF Version 1.0 / 1.1 / 1.2 / 1.3 / 1.4 - File Viewer realigns the document, so it may look different from the PC. - For the documents that include images, the resolution may look lower during the realigning process. - If the document volume is big or it has many pages, the loading may take long time.
Information Information Supported Monitor Display * The following table lists the display formats supported by the projector. Format Vertical Freq.(Hz) Horizontal Freq.(kHz) * I f the projector does not support the input signal, “Invalid Format” message appears on the screen. * The projector supports DDC1/2B type as Plug & Play function. (Auto recognition of PC monitor) * PC synchronization signal types supported :Separate type synchronization.
Information Specifications MODEL HX300G (HX300G-JE) / HX301G (HX301G-JE) Resolution 1024 (Horizontal) x 768 (Vertical) pixel Horizontal / Vertical Ratio 4:3 (horizontal:vertical) Panel size (mm) 13.97 Projection distance (Screen size) 0.55 m ~ 2.75 m (50.8 cm ~ 254.0 cm) Projection Offset 110 % Remote control distance 6m Video compatibility NTSC/PAL/SECAM/NTSC4.43/PAL-M/PAL-N/PAL-60 AC-DC Adapter LG, PA-1121-04, 19.5 V 1W + 1W Height (mm) 57.5 (without foot), 61.
Information Open Source Software Notice The following GPL executables and LGPL, MPL libraries used in this product are subject to the GPL2.0/LGPL2.1/MPL1.1 License Agreements: GPL EXECUTABLES: Linux kernel 2.6, busybox, lzo, u-boot LGPL LIBRARIES: uClibc MPL LIBRARIES: nanox LG Electronics offers to provide 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 e-mail request to LG Electronics at: opensource@lge.
The model and serial number of the projector is located on the back or one side of the projector. Record it below should you ever need service.
