OWNER’S MANUAL DLP PROJECTOR Please read this manual carefully before operating your set and retain it for future reference. BX327 www.lg.
DLP PROJECTOR Warning - Class B (b) F or a Class B Digital device or peripheral, the instructions furnished the user shall include the following or similar statement, placed in a prominent location in the text of the manual: NOTE: T his equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
Contents Contents Safety Instructions........................................................ 4 Names of parts Main Body...........................................................................................7 Control Panel......................................................................................7 Connecting Part............................................................................... 8 Remote Control ..............................................................................
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. Control panel Lamp cover POWER Button Zoom ring Focus ring Foot adjusting button Front remote control sensor Control Panel MENU Button Displays or closes menus.
Names of parts Connecting Part RGB 1 IN RS-232C RGB OUT VIDEO LAN HDMI/DVI AUDIO IN RGB 2 IN AC IN Headphone port Kensington Security System Connector (Refer to page 14) * 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. 8 USB IR (Remote control sensor) *D o not block the IR port for normal operation of remote control.
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 3D Button KEYSTONE Button SLEEP Button BACK Button L/R Button STILL Button ( Functions as the STILL button in any mode other than DivX.) TIMER Button Zoom Button Installing Batteries CAUTION RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED WITH AN INCORRECT TYPE.
Names of parts Projector Status Indicators * Lamp indicator, operation indicator and temperature indicator at the top of the projector show the user the operating status of the projector. Lamp indicators Red Green(flashing) Green Orange(flashing) Operation Indicator / Temperature Indicator Off Orange Red(flashing) Red Red(flashing) Lamp Indicator Green (flashing) Orange(flashing) 10 Operation Indicator / Temperature Indicator Standby. Lamp is starting up.
Names of parts Accessories Remote Control AAA Battery Power Cord Computer Cable Owner’s manual CD Owner’s manual Lens cap and Strap eZ-Net Manager CD Optional Extras * Contact your dealer to purchase these items. * Optional parts can be changed without notice to improve the quality of the product, and new optional parts can be added.
Installing and Composition Installing and Composition Installation Precautions Provide proper ventilation for this projector. • he projector is equipped with ventilation holes(intake) on T 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 simiꔈꔈ D lar 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 Kensington Security System • his projector has a Kensington Security System Connector on T the side panel. Connect the Kensington Security System cable as below. • For the detailed installation and use of the Kensington Security System, refer to the user’s guide included with the Kensington Security System set. And for further information, contact http:// www.kensington.
Installing and Composition Focus and Position of the Screen Image When an image appears on the screen, check if it is in focus and fits well to the screen. Focus ring Zoom ring ꔈꔈ To adjust the focus of the image, rotate the focus ring which is the outer ring on the lens. ꔈꔈ To adjust the size of the image, rotate the zoom ring which is the inner ring on the lens.
Connection Connection Connecting to a Notebook PC * You can connect the projector to a computer with VGA, SVGA, XGA, SXGA, UXGA output. * Refer to page 49 for resolutions the projector supports. < How to connect > 1. Connect the RGB 1 IN of the projector and the computer output port with a computer cable. 2. Connect the AUDIO IN RGB 1 of the projector and the computer audio output port with an audio cable.
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 > LAN 1. C onnect the HDMI of the projector and the HDMI output port of the DVD Player with an HDMI cable. AUDIO IN 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 > 1.
3D Video Function 3D Video function. * 3D image is a technology that utilizes parallax of both eyes to make an image to be perceived solid. Before watch 3D image While watching 3D image Warning ►► Do not watch 3D image at a close distance for a long time. It might impair visual acuity. ►► It might cause dizziness if one watch projector screen or play video game while wearing 3D glasses for a long time.
3D Video Function To watch 3D image * Effective watching angle: 9° up and down and left and right. Suggested watching distance: 5m ~ 10m 5 m ~ 10 m * 3D watching condition is based on a darkroom ▪▪ Some menu might not work while watching 3D image ▪▪ Choose correct and supported 3D image format to fully enjoy 3D image. How to use DLP-LINK(DLP-Ready) Type 3D glasses 1. While watching 3D image from the projector, press a button on the glasses. 2.
Function 2. RGB-PC should press auto correction button on remote controller before watch 3D image. (Please refer “PC connection”on page 17 for HDMI-PC sound output) 3. When watching 3D image with HDMI-PC or RGB-PC, non 3D part (wall paper, explorer, etc) will be shown in dual phase (overlap phenomenon). So it needs to play the image in “full screen” mode of the video player. Non 3-D part 3D part ABCDFG ABCDFG Full screen 3D part ABCDFG ABCDFG 4. Press 3D image button 5.
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 Color Gamut Standard: Displays standard color area. Wide: Mode to use and set the rich color area of the display. ꔈMaximize the utilization of color to increase color quality. Edge Enhancer ꔈShow clearer and distinctive yet natural corners of the video. Color Standard ꔈConvert the color of a different video to HD color. 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.
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. elect Rear when projecting from the back of the transparent screen purchased S separately. • Select Ceiling when installing the product on the ceiling.
Function RGB Config. Function 1. P ress the MENU button. Then, move to SCREEN with the ∧, ∨, ＜, ＞ buttons and press the ◉OK button. RGB Config. Resolution 2. P ress the ∧, ∨ buttons to move to RGB Config. and press the ◉OK button. Auto Config. Size 4. P ress the ∧, ∨, ＜, ＞ button to adjust the screen condition as you want and then press the ◉OK button. Reset • ꔃ ꔐ 1024 x 768 1280 x 768 1360 x 768 Position 3. M ove to a desired item with the ∧, ∨ buttons and then press the ＞ button.
Function AUDIO Menu Options Adjusting Volume Press the VOLUME ∧, ∨ button on the remote control. Function Audio 1. Press the Q.MENU button on the remote control. Audio 2. Press the ＜, ＞ buttons to move to Audio. 3. Press the ∧, ∨ button to select a desired item. L+R • • R+R L+R L+L This function enables if connected a headphone. Press the BACK button to exit the menu screen. Adjusting Speaker Balance * Adjust the left/right sound of speaker to suit your taste and room situations. 1.
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. Off 10 Min. 20 Min. 30 Min. 60 Min. 240 Min. 180 Min. 120 Min. 90 Min. • You can use this function through the MENU button. • Press the BACK button to exit the menu screen.
Function Presentation timer Function 1. Press the TIMER button of remote control. 2. Press the ∧, ∨ button to select Time alarm or Time keeper item. Time Alarm Off Time Keeper Off Close 3. Press the ＜, ＞ button to select the desired preset time. 4. The timer starts to operate if you select specific time. • • ime alarm function : If you select a specific time, it is displayed in minute units.
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 SET ID 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 Set ID and press the ◉OK button. 3. P ress the ＜, ＞ button to select your desired number. Press the ◉OK button to save the selected number.
Function Command Reference List Command 1 Command 2 Real data mapping 01.Power k a 0~1 - 02.Aspect Ratio k c * - 03.Blank Image k d 0~1 - 04. Contrast k g 0 ~ 64 1 05. Brightness k h 0 ~ 64 1 06. Color k i 0 ~ 64 1 07.Tint k j 0 ~ 64 2 08. Sharpness k k 0 ~ 64 1 09. OSD Select k l 0~1 - 10. Remote Control Lock / Key Lock k m 0~1 - 11. Color Temp. k u 0~3 - 12.Lamp Mode n p 0~1 - 13. Auto Configure j u 1 - 14.
Function 1. Transmission [Command1][Command2][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] : * [Command 1] * [Command 2] : : * [Set ID] : * [DATA] : * [Cr] : * [ ] First command to control the set.(k, j, x, ASCII code, 1 Character) Second command to control the set..(ASCII code, 1 Character) You can adjust the set ID to choose desired projector ID number in special menu. See previous page. Adjustment range is 1 ~ 99. When selecting Set ID ‘0’, every connected projector set is controlled.
Function 06. Color (Command:ki) 03. Screen Mute (Command:kd) → To select screen mute on/off. → To adjust the screen color. (Video/Component) Transmission [k] [d] [ ] [Set ID] [ ] [Data] [Cr] Transmission [k] [ i ] [ ] [Set ID] [ ] [Data] [Cr] Data Min : 0 ~ Max : 64 Data 0 : Screen Mute Off (Picture On) 1 : Screen Mute On (Picture Off) Ack [d] [ ] [Set ID] [ ] [OK] [Data] [x] Data 0 : Screen Mute Off (Picture On) 1 : Screen Mute On (Picture Off) 04.
Function 09. OSD Select (Command:kl) 12. Lamp Mode (Command:np) → To select OSD On/Off. → To reduce the power consumption of the projector.
Function 15.Key (Command:mc) → To send Key code of IR romote control. Transmission [m] [c] [ ] [Set ID] [ ] [Data] [Cr] Data Key code Ack [c] [ ] [Set ID] [ ] [OK] [Data] [x] POWER INPUT 3D L/R ∧ ∨ ＞ ＜ ◉ OK VOL ∧ VOL ∨ MUTE USB PAGE ∧ PAGE ∨ RATIO MENU AUTO Q.
Function Network Setup < NOTICE > ▪▪ Use a standard LAN cable with this Projector. Cat5 or better with a RJ45 connector. ▪▪ Many network connection problems during set up can often be fixed by re-setting the router or modem. After connecting the player to the home network, quickly power off and/or disconnect the power cable of the home network router or cable modem. Then power on and/or connect the power cable again. ▪▪ A 10 Base-T or 100 Base-TX LAN port is required for connection to this Projector.
USB < How to use > OPTION 1. P ress the MENU button. Then, move to OPTION with the ∧, ∨, ＜, ＞ buttons and press the ◉OK button. Menu Language Blank Image Screen Capture Lamp Mode Monitor Out Set ID Network Setting High Altitude 3D Mode 2. P ress the ∧, ∨ buttons to move to Network Setting and press the ◉OK button. 3. Press the ＜, ＞ buttons to move to On of LAN option. 4. P ress the ∧, ∨ buttons to move to IP Auto Setting or IP Manual Setting press the ◉OK button.
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 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. Vertical Freq.(Hz) Format 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 Replacing the Lamp Lamp Replacement The change interval of lamp may depend on the use environment of Projector. You can see the used lamp time in the Lamp Time section of the Menu. You must replace the lamp when: * The projected image gets darker or starts to deteriorate. * The lamp indicator is red. * The message “Replace the lamp” appears on the screen when Lamp indicators turning the projector on.
Information 1 Turn off the projector and unplug the power cable. Carefully place on a cushioned surface. 2 Unscrew the screw from the lamp cover using a screwdriver. (Allow the lamp to cool for 1 hour before removing the used lamp from the projector.) Lamp case screw 3 After lifting the lamp cover off, remove the two retaining screws on the lamp case with a screwdriver. 4 Lift the lamp up from the projector. Knob Screws 5 Pull out the handle slowly and remove the lamp case.
Information Regarding the projector lamp control WARNING * Don’t turn off the projector at least in 5 minutes after activating it. - The frequent On/Off changes may cause the lamp function to deteriorate. * Don’t pull out the power cord while activating the projector and the cooling fan. - It may cause the lamp life-span to shorten and get damaged. * The life-span of projector may considerably depend on the use environment and treatment conditions.
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Information Specifications MODEL BX327 (BX327-JD) Resolution 1024 (Horizontal) x 768 (Vertical) pixel Horizontal / Vertical Ratio 4:3 (horizontal:vertical) Panel size (mm) 13.97 Projection distance (Screen size) 1.6m ~ 10m (101.6cm ~ 635.0cm) Projection Offset 115 % Remote control distance 6m Video compatibility NTSC/PAL/SECAM/NTSC4.43/PAL-M/PAL-N/PAL-60 Power AC 100 - 240V~50/60Hz, 3.0A Audio Output 5W + 5W Height (mm) 90.5 (with foot), 80 (without foot) Width (mm) 291.
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.
