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Owner's Manual DLP PROJECTOR Please read this manual carefully before operating your projector and retain it for future reference. PG65U www.lg.com...
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 Do not install the product onto a wall Be careful not to tip the projector over or ceiling that is close to sources of when connecting external devices to oil or oil mist. the projector. - The product may be damaged and - This may cause injury to persons or fall, resulting in serious injury.
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(Do not use the power plug as a switch it off and unplug it from the switch.) wall outlet and contact an LG Elec- - This may cause an electric shock or tronics Service Center. damage to the projector.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Do not look directly into the lens CAUTION when the projector is in use. The Do not place a heavy object on the strong light may damage your eyes. projector. When the lamp is on or has just been - It may fall down and cause physical turned off, avoid touching the air vent injury.
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OTHERS an LG Electronics Service Center. - If not, this may cause a fire or an WARNING electric shock. Only a qualified technician can disas- Use an air spray or soft cloth or semble or modify the projector.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Always use batteries approved and Do not touch the lens; doing so can certified by LG Electronics. result in burns or damage to lens. - Otherwise, this may result in fire or Lens and unit may be HOT during explosion.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ANTENNA FCC NOTICE Federal Communications Commission Outdoor Antenna Grounding (FCC) Statement You are cautioned that changes or If an outdoor antenna is installed, modifications not expressly approved follow the precautions below. An by the part responsible for compliance outdoor antenna system should not could void the user’s authority to be located in the vicinity of overhead...
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This device complies with Part 15 of IC Radiation Exposure Statement: the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to This equipment complies with IC the following two conditions: radiation exposure limits set forth for 1) This device may not cause harmful an uncontrolled environment.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS For USA NOTE TO CABLE/TV INSTALLER This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s attention to Article 820 - 40 of the National Electric Code (U.S.A.). The code provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of the cable entry as...
LICENSES LICENSES Supported licenses may differ by model. For more information about licenses, visit www.lg.com. 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.
CONTENTS CONTENTS SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ENTERTAINMENT Using SCREEN SHARE LICENSES MY MEDIA - Connecting USB Storage Devices 34 PREPARATION - To disconnect the USB storage device Accessories - MOVIE LIST Optional Extras - PHOTO LIST Parts and Components - MUSIC LIST Installation - FILE LIST - Installation Precautions...
PREPARATION PREPARATION Accessories Check enclosed accessories. The picture may be different from an actual product. Remote Control Lithium Battery Owner's Manual RF Cable (CR2032/3 V) Adapter Power Cord Owner's Manual CD Hood Battery Cradle Composite video cable HDMI Gender...
PREPARATION When connecting an HDMI or USB cable, or con- necting a USB flash drive to the HDMI or USB port, use a product that has a width of 21 mm or less and a height of 12 mm or less. If the USB cable or USB flash drive does not fit the USB ports of the projector, use an extension cable that supports USB 2.0.
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 Installation Do not place the projector in a hot or humid environment. Installation Precautions - Do not place the projector in a hot, Place the projector in a cold, or humid environment. well-ventilated environment. Do not place the projector in a place where it will easily attract dust.
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 at an appropriate distance 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 set at a right angle to the screen.
PREPARATION Using the Lens Hood Turn the lens hood as shown by the arrow. ⇒ NOTE y Be careful not to use excessive force when mounting the lens hood. Failure to do so may damage the product. Using the cradle scene DC IN DC IN Normal Scene...
PREPARATION How to Install the Projector On a Tripod You can install this projector on a camera tripod as shown below. When stabilizing the tripod, we recommend using a locking bolt of standard size 4.5 mm (0.1 inches) or less. The maximum size allowed for the locking bolt is 5.5 mm (0.2 inches).
PREPARATION Kensington Security System This projector has a Kensington Security System Connector on the panel. Connect a Kensington Security System cable as below. For detailed installation and use of the Kensington Security System, refer to the user’s guide included with the Kensington Security System set. The Kensington Security System is an optional item.
REMOTE CONTROL REMOTE CONTROL Open the battery cover on the back of the remote control and insert the specified batteries as per instructions . The same type of batteries must ② be used. ① POWER Turns the projector on or off. INPUT Changes the input source.
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REMOTE CONTROL Number buttons Enter a number. Playback Control Buttons Controls playback of USB mode. LIST Accesses the saved channel list. - (Dash) Inserts a dash between numbers such as 2 - 1 and 2 - 2. FLASHBK Tunes to the last channel viewed. Color buttons Access special functions in some menus.
USING THE PROJECTOR USING THE PROJECTOR Connecting to an Connecting a Cable Box Antenna or Cable Connect the projector to a cable box and the cable box to a wall antenna Connect an antenna, cable, or cable socket with 2 RF cables (75 Ω). box to watch TV while referring to the following.
* As the battery is consumable, its lifetime gradually decreases. When the battery’s life is reduced by half, replace it with a new battery from an LG Electronics customer center. * In battery mode, Energy Saving is set to maximum.
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* Do not throw or disassemble the battery. Damage to the battery may result in fire or an explosion. * Always use a battery that is approved and certified by LG Electronics, Inc. Failure to do so may result in an explosion or fire.
USING THE PROJECTOR Watching the Projector Turning on the Projector Watching the Projector In Standby mode, press the POWER Connect the power cord correctly. button to turn the projector on. After waiting for a moment, press the POWER button on the remote Press the INPUT button and select control or the control panel.
USING THE PROJECTOR Managing Channels Setting Up Channels NOTE y If the projector scans a blocked Storing Channels channel, you will be prompted to enter your password to keep the channel scanned. To store channels automatically, y You can store up to 1000 channels. Press SETTINGS to access the The number of channels that you menu.
USING THE PROJECTOR Favorite Channel Setup Editing Your Channel List Move to your desired CHANNEL. Press SETTINGS to access the menu. Press FAV. to access the Favorite Channel Group. Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to CHANNEL and press OK. Press the ︿, ﹀...
USING THE PROJECTOR Using Additional Options Adjusting Aspect Ratio You can change the image size by 4:3: Resizes images to the 4:3 pressing Q.MENU or SETTINGS. aspect ratio. NOTE y Some options may not be available depending on input signals. Zoom: Enlarges an image to fit the 16:9: Resizes images to fit the screen width.
USING THE PROJECTOR Using the Keystone Using the Input List Function Using the Input List To prevent the screen image from Press the INPUT button to access becoming trapezoidal, Keystone adjusts the input sources. the top and bottom width of the image if the projector is not set at a right angle - The connected input mode appears to the screen.
USING THE PROJECTOR Using the Quick Menu Blank Function Using the Blank Function You can customize frequently used menus. This function may be effective when you Press Q.MENU to access the quick need to draw attention during a meeting menus. or training.
Windows, and some other operating systems, may not be compatible with SCREEN SHARE. Ice Cream Sandwich, Jellybean, and KitKat versions of LG’s Android devices are guaranteed to be compatible. When connecting via SCREEN SHARE, place the device close to the projector.
ENTERTAINMENT MY MEDIA Connecting USB Storage Devices To disconnect the USB Connect a USB flash drive as shown storage device below. When a USB storage device is connect- ed, the USB adjustment screen appears. Press the Q.MENU button. You cannot write to or delete data on the Use the ︿...
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ENTERTAINMENT Tips for Using USB Devices Please connect a USB storage device with a cable provided by the USB Only a USB storage device is recog- manufacturer. When you use a cable nizable. that is not provided by a USB manu- USB hubs are not supported.
ENTERTAINMENT MOVIE LIST In the Movie List, you can watch movies stored on the connected USB device. Tips for Playing Video Files Some subtitles created by a user may Streaming files which include GMC not work. (Global Motion Compensation) or Some special characters are not sup- Qpel (Quarterpel Motion Estimation) ported in subtitles.
ENTERTAINMENT Supported Video Formats File Audio/ Codec Profile/Level Support Extensions Video Advanced Profile @ Level 3 (e.g.720p60, 1080i60, 1080p30) VC-1 Advanced Profile Only streams compliant to SMPTE 421M VC-1 standard are supported. Video Simple Profile @ Medium Level (e.g.CIF,QVGA) .asf VC-1 Simple Main Profile @ High Level (e.g.1080p30) .wmv...
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ENTERTAINMENT Browsing Movie List Control playback by using the follow- ing buttons. Play a video file stored from a connected device. Connect a USB storage device. Press the SETTINGS button. �� MY MEDIA Accesses the 01:02:30 / 02:30:25 Option Hide Exit Q.MENU Use the ︿, ﹀, ︿...
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ENTERTAINMENT Options for Movie List Setting Description Subtitle - Sync: If a subtitle is not Press the Q.MENU button. synchronized with its Lan- Use the ︿ or ﹀ button to move to a video, you can adjust its guage desired option and press the speed at 0.5 sec unit.
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ENTERTAINMENT Registering the DivX code To deregister the DivX code Please check your DivX code. For more Use the DivX deregistration code to information on the registration process, deactivate the DivX DRM function. visit www.divx.com/vod. After registra- tion, your can enjoy DivX VOD content Press SETTINGS button to enter protected by the DivX DRM code.
ENTERTAINMENT PHOTO LIST ❶ ❷ ❸ ❺ ❹ You can see the photos stored on a Page 1/1 ꘃ Page Change Photo List USB STORAGE DEVICE connected device. book Page 1/1 Butterfly_... 01:34:33 Supported Photo Files PHOTO (*.JPEG) Baseline: 64-pixel (width) x 64-pixel ꔅ...
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ENTERTAINMENT Setting Description Control playback by using the follow- ing buttons. Hide Hides the menu on the full size screen. To see the menu, press 01_a.jpg 2008/12/10 the OK button on the 1920 x 1080 479 KB remote control. [1/4] Exit Exit from full screen photo view.
ENTERTAINMENT MUSIC LIST Options for Photo List Press the Q.MENU button. You can play audio files stored on the connected device. Use the ︿ or ﹀ button to move to a desired option and press the OK Supported Music Files button.
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ENTERTAINMENT Description Setting Description ❶ Thumbnails Hide Hides the playback bar. Press the OK button to Abnormal file make the playback bar appear. Exit Returns to the Music List File not supported screen. ❷ File List Options for Music List ❸...
ENTERTAINMENT FILE LIST Browsing File List Connect a USB storage device. You can see document files stored on a Press the SETTINGS button. connected device. MY MEDIA Accesses the Supported File Formats Use the ︿, ﹀, ︿ or ﹀ button to XLS, XLSX, DOC, DOCX, PPT, PPTX, select File List and press the OK TXT, PDF...
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ENTERTAINMENT Set FileViewer Option Control playback by using the follow- Setting Description ing buttons. y Click Go Page then the pop-up Single On Loads and displays window for selecting the number Page pages one by one. The of page appears. Input the page to Loading initial loading time is move to the page you want.
CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS SETUP Menu Press the SETTINGS button. Use the ︿, ﹀, ︿ or ﹀ button to select a desired item and press the OK button. Use the ︿, ﹀, ︿ or ﹀ button to set up a desired item and press the OK button. Menu Description PICTURE...
CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS PICTURE Settings Press the SETTINGS button. PICTURE ꔂ Move ꔉ OK Use the ︿, ﹀, ︿ or ﹀ button to select PICTURE • Energy Saving : Medium and press the OK button. • Picture Mode : Eco • Contrast Use the ︿, ﹀, ︿...
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CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS Setting Description Picture Restores the options of each mode to the factory default. Reset Aspect Resizes the picture. Ratio Screen Adjusts the picture quality of RGB-PC input. (RGB-PC) Option Resolution Available resolutions is 768 (1024 x 768/ 1280 x 768/ 1360 x 768, 60 Hz). Auto Provides optimized picture quality by automatically calibrating Config.
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CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS Setting Description Color Gamma :Sets a gradation curve between video input and output Temperature signal. a. Method: 2 points - Pattern: Inner, Outer - Points: Low, High - Red/Green/Blue: The adjustment range is -50 - +50. - Apply to all inputs: The values of the Color Temperature is applied to all the input modes.
CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS AUDIO Settings Press the SETTINGS button. AUDIO ꔂ Move ꔉ OK Use the ︿, ﹀, ︿, ﹀ buttons to select AUDIO • Sound Mode : Standard and press the OK button. • Clear Voice II : Off ꕅ 3 Use the ︿, ﹀, ︿...
CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS CHANNEL Settings Press the SETTINGS button. CHANNEL ꔂ Move ꔉ OK Use the ︿, ﹀, ︿ or ﹀ button to select • Auto Tuning CHANNEL and press the OK button. • Manual Tuning Use the ︿, ﹀, ︿ or ﹀ button to set up a desired •...
CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS TIME Settings Press the SETTINGS button. TIME ꔂ Move ꔉ OK Use the ︿, ﹀, ︿ or ﹀ button to select TIME and press the OK button. • Clock • Off Time : Off Use the ︿, ﹀, ︿ or ﹀ button to set up a desired •...
CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS LOCK Settings Press the SETTINGS button. LOCK ꔂ Move ꔉ OK Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to LOCK and press OK. • Set Password • Lock System : Off Press the Navigation buttons to scroll to the •...
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CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS Setting Description TV Rating- Blocks the children’s TV programs that parents do not want their Children children to watch. To block other TV programs, you should set the TV Rating-General feature. Rating Applies to TV-Y, TV-Y7 Fantasy Violence Applies to TV-Y7 TV Rating- Blocks the TV programs that you want based on the ratings by using General...
Use the ︿, ﹀, ︿ or ﹀ button to select OPTION ꔂ Move ꔉ OK and press the OK button. • Language • SCREEN SHARE : [PJTR][LG]PG6XX[0000] Use the ︿, ﹀, ︿ or ﹀ button to set up a desired • Group item and press the OK button. • Channel - To return to the previous menu, press the ꕣ...
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CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS Setting Description Caption Sets whether to display captions and customize your option in each mode. Mode CC 1-4 (Closed Displays the audio portion of a TV program as text Captioning) on the screen. CC1 is the most common mode in Text 1-4 use.
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CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS Setting Description Auto Power Makes the projector turn on automatically when the adaptor plug is inserted. Option When the DC plug is connected to the projector, it turns on automatically. When the DC plug is connected to the projector, it goes into standby mode.
MAKING CONNECTIONS MAKING CONNECTIONS You can connect various external devices to the ports on the projector. Computer/Notebook Video Digital Device A/V IN HDMI/DVI ANTENNA IN RGB IN Game Console Headphones HDMI - Page 61 Component - Page 63 Input(AV) - Page 62 RGB - Page 61 USB Devices - Page 34 Headphones -Page 63...
MAKING CONNECTIONS Connecting to an HD Connecting to a PC Receiver, DVD Player, The projector supports Plug & Play. or VCR A PC will automatically recognize the projector and requires no driver to be Connect an HD receiver, DVD Player, or installed.
MAKING CONNECTIONS Connecting to the AV A/V IN INPUT HDMI/DVI ANTENNA IN Connect the output ports of an external device and the AV INPUT port of the A/V IN RGB IN A/V IN projector. Press the INPUT button to HDMI/DVI ANTENNA IN select AV.
MAKING CONNECTIONS Connecting to Component Connection Headphones You can enjoy vivid images when you connect an external device with a RGB You can listen to the audio through a IN port to the component port of the headphone. projector. Press the INPUT button on A/V IN the remote control to select Component.
MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE MHL Connection Mobile High-definition Link (MHL) is Clean your projector to keep it in an interface for transmitting digital optimum condition. audiovisual signals from mobile phones to projector sets. Cleaning the Projector A/V IN Cleaning the Lens If there is any dust or staining on the A/V IN lens surface, you must clean the lens.
SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS MODELS PG65U (PG65U-JE) Resolution (Pixel) 1280 (Horizontal) × 800 (Vertical) Aspect ratio 16:10 (Horizontal:Vertical) Panel size (mm) 11.623 (0.4 inches) Projection distance 0.80 m to 3.25 m (63.5 cm to 254.0 cm) (Video size) 31.4 inches to 127.9 inches (25 inches to 100 inches)
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SPECIFICATIONS Supported Monitor Display HDMI/DVI-DTV supported mode Horizontal Vertical Horizontal Vertical Resolution Frequency Frequency Resolution Frequency Frequency (kHz) (Hz) (kHz) (Hz) 720 x 480 31.469 59.94 640 x 350 31.468 70.09 31.5 720 x 400 31.469 70.08 720 x 576 31.25 640 x 480 31.469...
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1080p (50 Hz / 60 Hz only) 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 projec- tor are located on the back or on the side of the projector. Record them below should you ever need service. MODEL SERIAL...