DLP PROJECTOR USER’S GUIDE Thank you for purchasing the DLPTM Projector. Please read this user’s guide to ensure correct use of the device. Save this user’s guide for future reference. OUTLINE This DLPTM Projector can display various computer signals and NTSC/PAL/SECAM video signals. FEATURES 1. High Brightness 2. High Resolution 3. Compact Size, Feather Weight for Portability 4. RGB and DVI-D Input Terminal 5. One Touch Auto-Adjustment Function 6.
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Table of Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FCC Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EEC STATEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Shipping Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Status Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 Projector Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Timing Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Suppoted timing for Analog RGB and DVI inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
INTRODUCTION Caution TO PREVENT SHOCK, DO NOT OPEN THE CABINET. NO USER –SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. PLEASE READ THIS USER’S GUIDE BEFORE YOU OPERATE YOUR PROJECTOR. SAVE THIS USER’S GUIDE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE . Safety Instructions 1. Read this user’s guide before you operate your projector and save it for future reference. 2. The lamp becomes extremely hot during operation.
Caution • • • • • Always open the lens shutter when the projector lamp is on. Do not look straight at the projector lens during operation. The intense light beam may damage your eyes. In some countries, the line voltage is NOT stable. This projector is designed to operate safely within a bandwidth of 100 to 240 volts, but could fail if power cuts or surges of + 10 volts occur. In these high-risk areas, it is recommended that a power stabilizer unit be used in conjuction with this projector.
Shipping Contents The projector is shipped with the cables required for connection to standard PC or laptop computers. Carefully unpack and verify that you have all the items shown below. If any of these items are missing, please contact personnel at the place of purchase. User’s Guide Projector Quick Start Guide Batteries Remote Control 3-2 Converter Deluxe Soft Carry Case Audio Cable DVI-D Cable HDTV Cable (YPbPr) USB Cable S.A.
Projector Description Projector RGB (PC / Mac) / YPbPr signal input Video connector Audio input USB mouse connector Video S-Video connector USB D-SUB IN Audio RS232 control port IR remote sensor RS-232 AC IN DVI-D S-Video Kensington lock Main power switch AC power cord inlet Rear adjuster foot DVI-D signal input Projection lens adjuster External control panel (See "External Control Panel" on page 5 for more detailed information.
External Control Panel 1. Power Indicator 2. Temp Indicator 3. Lamp Indicator POWER 4. POWER 5. MENU / EXIT 9. KEYSTONE - / Left 7. AUTO 12. DOWN MENU /EXIT KEYSTONE - AUTO 11. Up 6. SOURCE 10.KEYSTONE + / Right SOURCE KEYSTONE + BLANK 8. BLANK 1. Power indicator 6. SOURCE The indicator shows green for a normal state. When the projector is in Standby mode, it shows orange toggle. See "Operative Information" on page 26 for more detailed information.
Adjuster The projector is equipped with 1 quick-release adjuster foot. Push the button to adjust its tilt angle. 1. Lift the projector up and press the adjuster button to release the adjuster. The adjuster will drop into position and be locked. 2. Screw the rear adjuster to fine-tune the tilt angle. Note: The adjuster can only bear the weight of the projector itself . Please do not place any additional burden on it. 2 1.
Remote Control Description The remote control sensors are located in the front/ back of the projector. LED POWER MENU (DOWN) LASER POWER LASER EXIT MENU EXIT 3 LEFT / KEYSTONE 4 RIGHT / KEYSTONE + AUTO TRACKING SOURCE SOURCE KEYSTONE AU TO BL AN K BLANK MOUSE PAD CL DRAG R E+ M - -V O OL O RETURN R-CLICK Mouse DRAG UM +Z RETURN R- K ZOOM IN/ OUT IC L IC CL K L- L-CLICK MUTE PIP-Source PIP-Pos PIP-Size FREEZE RATIO FREEZE VOLUME +/MUTE PIP SOURCE PIP POS.
3. ZOOM IN/ OUT By pressing ZOOM IN +, the center of the picture will be magnified. When the + button is pressed again, the picture is further magnified, up to four times the original size. By pressing ZOOM OUT -, the size of the image is reduced. When the - button is pressed again, the picture is further reduced until it is restored to its original size. To return to the normal display mode, press the RETURN button. (This function can be used in combination with FREEZE. ) 4.
Installing or Replacing Batteries (“AAA” type) 1 Push and open the battery compartment lid in the direction shown. 2 Install batteries as indicated by the diagram inside the compartment. 3 Position the lid over the compartment and snap it back into place. Caution Avoid excessive heat and humidity. There may be danger of an explosion if batteries are incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.
INSTALLATION Display Size Place the projector at the required distance from the screen according to the desired picture size (see the table below). RD-JT50 / RD-JT52 display size chart (4:3 aspect ratio) Diagonal measurement Minimum Maximum zoom zoom inches feet inches feet inches 72 3.73 44.8 4.57 54.9 96 4.98 59.7 6.10 73.2 120 6.22 74.7 7.62 91.4 144 7.47 89.6 9.14 109.7 168 8.71 104.5 10.67 128.0 192 9.96 119.5 12.19 146.3 216 11.20 134.4 13.72 164.6 240 12.45 149.4 15.24 182.9 264 13.69 164.3 16.
RD-JT50 / RD-JT52 (XGA) screen size chart (16:9 aspect ratio) Diagonal measurement Minimum Maximum zoom zoom inches feet inches feet inches 72 3.44 41.3 4.20 50.4 96 4.59 55.1 5.60 67.2 120 5.74 68.8 7.00 84.0 144 6.88 82.6 8.40 100.8 168 8.03 96.4 9.80 117.6 192 9.18 110.1 11.20 134.4 216 10.32 123.9 12.60 151.2 240 11.47 137.7 14.00 167.9 264 12.62 151.4 15.39 184.7 288 13.77 165.2 16.79 201.5 Distance from screen feet 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 Distance from screen meters 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.
Connecting to Various Equipment It only takes a few seconds to connect your projector to your desktop or notebook computer, VCR, or other systems. However, a Mac adapter (an optional accessory) is needed for connection to Macintosh computers. 1. Notebook/ Computer (Macintosh computer is only supported with DSub IN connector.
Video device or VCR Audio USB D-SUB IN Video RS-232 AC IN S-Video DVI-D 4.
OPERATION Start Up 1. Plug the power cord into a wall socket. (110V) (220V) 2. Turn the Main Power Switch on. 3. Press and hold POWER to start the unit. The Power Indicator flashes green and stays green when the power is turned on. Remote Control Projector POWER MENU SOURCE /EXIT KEYSTONE - AUTO KEYSTONE + BLANK (When the power is turned off, there is a 90-second cooling period before the projector can be re-started.) 4. 14 Switch on all connected equipment.
Digital Keystone Correction Keystoning refers to the situation where the projected image is noticeably wider at either the top or bottom. To correct this, press KEYSTONE 3/ 4 (hot key) on the remote control, and then adjust the sliding bar labeled Keystone, as needed. Press 3 to correct keystoning at the top of the image. Press 4 to correct keystoning at the bottom of the image.
Source Selection When several input sources are available, press the SOURCE key to make a selection from the control panel of the projector or the remote control. Because Analog RGB and YPbPr inputs share the same terminal in the back of the projector, there’s only one signal can be applied at one time. Remote control Projector POWER SOURCE MENU /EXIT KEYSTONE + KEYSTONE - AUTO BLANK Blank Uses BLANK to hide the screen image and press BLANK again or RETURN to bring the image back.
Menu System To use the MENU button on the remote control: 1. Press MENU to display the main OSD menu. 2. Press 3or 3. Press MENU again to select items in the sub-menu. 4. Press 3or 5. Press EXIT to return to the previous menu. 4 to select a sub-menu. 4 to adjust / select items. To use the MENU / EXIT button on the projector contol panel: 1. Press MENU / EXIT to display the main OSD menu. 2. Press < or 3. Press v (DOWN) to select items in the sub-menu. > to select a sub-menu. 4.
1. Display Menu FUNCTION DESCRIPTION Corrects any keystoning of the image. Keystone + - Adjusts the brightness of the image. Brightness Adjusts the degree of difference between dark and light in the image. Contrast Adjusts to avoid the occurrence of flicker. Phase This function is not available when the input mode is Video, SVideo, DVI or YPbPr 480i / 576i. Adjusts to fit in the desired image size.
2. Image Menu FUNCTION Auto Resize DESCRIPTION Makes the best fit of the image to the screen, 1. On 2. Off 3. 16:9 This function is available only when the input mode is Analog RGB and DVI. Ratio Users have 2 options for the image ratio. 1. 4 : 3 2. 16 : 9 This function is available when the input mode is YPbPr, Video or SVideo. Adjusts the horizontal position of the projected image. H Position This function is available only when the input mode is Analog RGB.
3. Source Menu FUNCTION DESCRIPTION 1. Default Mirror Source 2. Ceiling mounted projection 3. Rear screen projection 4. Ceiling mounted and rearscreen projection Shows the input source from among RGB, DVI, YPbPr, S-Video and Composite Video when several sources are available. The input Source cannot be changed by selection. Adjusts the volume level.
4. Control Menu FUNCTION DESCRIPTION Language Language sets the language for the OSD control menus. Use the 3 / 4 key to select the desired language from among English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Korean, Traditional Chinese and Simplified Chinese. OSD Pos. Selects a desired OSD position. OSD OSD Time Sets the length of time the OSD will remain active after the last time you pressed the button. The range is from 5 to 60 seconds in 5-second increments.
5. PIP Menu These functions are available only when the input mode is Analog RGB and the PIP source is Video or S-Video. FUNCTION PIP Source DESCRIPTION Selects the source for the PIP. Enables use of the 3 / 4 key to scroll through the four alternatives: Off, Small, Medium, Large. PIP Size Selects a desired position for the PIP. PIP Position H Position Adjusts the horizontal position of the PIP image. V Position Adjusts the vertical position of the PIP image.
Shutdown 1. Press and hold POWER and a warning message will appear. To turn off the projector, press and hold POWER again. POWER MENU /EXIT KEYSTONE - AUTO SOURCE KEYSTONE + BLANK 2. The fan will continue to run for approximately 90 seconds. 3. Turn off the main power switch. * After the projector is turned off, there is a 90-second cooling period before the projector can be re-started.
4. Disconnect the power cord from the wall socket. (110V) (220V) Caution • • 24 Please do not unplug the power cord before POWER is shut down or during the two-minute cooling process. If the projector is not properly shut down, to protect the lamp, the system will detect this and cool the lamp for 90 seconds automatically before turning on again.
MAINTENANCE Lamp Information Use and Replacement of the Lamp The lamp life is 1500 hours. When the Lamp Indicator lights up orange suggesting the time of lamp replacement, please install a new lamp or consult your dealer. An old lamp could cause a malfunction in the projector and in rare instances may even explode. Lamp Replacement Please check with LG service center for the information of lamp replacement.
Operative Information When the three LEDs light up, they indicate the power, lamp or internal temperature status or possible problems: LED Indicator LEDs Display Power Indicator Lamp Indicator Temperature Indicator 26 Description Standby (The AC power switch is on, Orange and the projector is off.) When the power button is pressed, the Blinking Green indicator blinks green until the LG logo shows up. Green The projector is working, POWER-DOWN.
TROUBLESHOOTING Common Problems & Solutions NO POWER Try these solutions: • • • • Make sure the power cord is inserted snuged into the AC adapter socket. Make sure the power cord is inserted snuged into the power outlet. Toggle the power switch to the position “ I ”. Wait 90 seconds after the projector is turned off before turning the projector back on. NO PICTURE Try these solutions: • • • • Check for the proper input source. Ensure all cables are connected properly.
Status Messages On-Screen Messages Projector is searching for input. SEARCHING 28 Description ACQUIRING SIGNAL Projector has identified the input signal and is running the auto image adjustment function. OUT OF RANGE Input signal frequency exceeds the projector’s range. LAMP WARNING CHANGE LAMP AND RESET LAMP TIMER! The lamp has been in operation for 1400 hours. Install a new lamp for optimal performance. OUT OF LAMP USAGE TIME.
SPECIFICATIONS Projector Specifications Technical Specifications Note: All specifications are subject to change without notice. General Product name Model name Personal Projector RDJT50 1024X768 XGA RDJT52 1024X768 XGA Optical Display system Lens F/Number Lamp 1-CHIP DMD F/2.6 250W UHP lamp Electrical Power supply Power consumption AC100 ~ 240V, 4.0A, 50/60 Hz (Automatic) 330W (Typical) Mechanical Dimensions Operating temperature range Weight 302.3 mm (W) x 91.7 mm (H) x 216.3 mm (D) 0°C ~ 35°C 6.
Timing Chart Suppoted timing for Analog RGB and DVI inputs Resolution Horizontal Frequency (kHz) Vertical Frequency (Hz) Pixel Frequency (MHz) Mode 720x400 37.927 85.039 35.500 720x400_85 31.469 59.940 25.175 VGA_60 37.861 72.809 31.500 VGA_72 37.500 75.000 31.500 VGA_75 43.269 85.008 36.000 VGA_85 35.156 56.250 36.000 SVGA_56 37.879 60.317 40.000 SVGA_60 48.077 72.188 50.000 SVGA_72 46.875 75.000 49.500 SVGA_75 53.674 85.061 56.250 SVGA_85 49.725 74.550 57.
Supported timing for Video and S-Video inputs Video mode Horizontal Frequency (kHz) Vertical Frequency (Hz) Pixel Frequency (MHz) NTSC 15.73 60 PAL 15.63 50 3.58 4.43 SECAM 15.63 50 4.25 or 4.41 PAL-M 15.73 60 3.58 PAL-N 15.63 50 3.58 PAL-60 15.73 60 4.43 NTSC4.43 15.73 60 4.
DIMENSIONS 91.7mm 302.3mm 216.