OWNER’S MANUAL DLP PROJECTOR Please read this manual carefully before operating your set and retain it for future reference. BX503B BX403B 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 • he projector is manufactured using high-precision technology. You may, however, see on the Projector screen tiny black T 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 Focus ring Power button Front remote control sensor Zoom ring Foot adjusting button Control Panel MENU Button Selects or closes menus.
Names of parts Connecting Part VIDEO IN RGB IN-2 RGB IN-1 RGB OUT HDMI IN Rear remote control sensor USB(SVC only) RS-232C LAN AC IN Kensington Security System Connector (Refer to page 14) Remote Control POWER Button RATIO Button AUTO Button INPUT Button EXIT Button MENU Button OK ◉ ＜/＞/∧/∨ Button Contrast Button Brightness Button KEYSTONE Button SLEEP Button MODE Button ZOOM Button STILL Button LAMP Button BLANK Button TIMER Button WLPHU FLIP H. Button FLIP V.
Names of parts POWER Button RATIO Button AUTO Button INPUT Button EXIT Button MENU Button OK ◉ ＜/＞/∧/∨ Button Contrast Button Brightness Button LASER Button SLEEP Button MODE Button KEYSTONE Button STILL Button LAMP Button BLANK Button ZOOM Button FLIP H. Button FLIP V.
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. Temperature Indicator Lamp Indicator Operation Indicator Operation Indicator Red Green(flashing) Green Orange(flashing) Off Orange Red(flashing) Red Lamp Indicator Red(flashing) Green(flashing) Orange Temperature Indicator Red Red (flashing) Green(flashing) 10 Standby. Lamp is starting up.
Names of parts Accessories Remote Control Power Cord AAA Battery Computer Cable Owner’s manual Lens cap and Strap CD Owner’s manual ez-net Program CD Optional Extras • • • • Contact your dealer to purchase these items. Contact your service personnel for replacing of lamp. The lamp is consumable and needs to be replaced with a new one when it is burned out. 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 Instructions * Please read all of the following installation warnings. 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, or internal heat build-up may occur, causing picture degradation or damage to the projector.
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 Using Kensington Security System • T he projector has a ‘Kensington’ Security System Connector on 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 attached to the Kensington Security System set. • And for further information, contact http://www.kensington.
Installing and Composition Turning on the Projector 1. Connect power cord correctly. 2. Remove the lens cap. If it is left on, it could become deformed due to the heat produced by the projection lamp. 3. P ress the POWER button on the remote control or top cover. (Green operation indicator flashes if lamp is in start-up cycle.) • • An image will appear after the operation indicator light turns (Green). Select the source mode with the INPUT button.
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 • • To adjust the focus of the image, rotate the focus ring which is the outer ring on the lens. To adjust the size of the image, rotate the zoom ring which is the inner ring on the lens. To raise or lower the image on the screen, extend or retract the foot at the bottom of the projector by pushing foot adjusting button as below.
Connection Connection Connecting to a Desktop PC * You can connect the projector to a computer with VGA, SVGA, XGA and SXGA output. * Refer to page 39 for the resolutions supported by the projector. * Either RGB1 or RGB2 can be used with the RGB OUT connection. You can select between the two in the Monitor Out menu. Connect the RGB IN 1 of the projector and the computer output port with computer cable. • You can also connect to the RGB IN 2 port.
Connection Connecting to a DVD * The output jacks (Y, PB, PR) of the DVD might be labeled as Y, Pb, Pr / Y, B-Y, R-Y / Y, Cb, Cr according to the equipment. < How to connect > Connect the DVD Component cable to the RCA to D-Sub Adapter and then connect the RCA to D-Sub Adapter to RGB IN 1 of the projector. • hen connecting the component cable, match the jack colors W with the component cable.(Y=green, PB=blue, PR=red) • You can also connect to the RGB IN 2 port.
Function Function * In this manual, the OSD(On Screen Display) may be different from your Projector’s because it is just an example to help with the Projector operation. * This operating guide explains operation of RGB(PC) mode mainly. Video Menu Options < RGB mode > Adjusting Video 1. Press the MENU button and then use ＜,＞ button to select the menu. 2. Press the ∧,∨ button to select a video item you want to adjust. 3. Press the ＜,＞ button to adjust the screen condition as you want.
Function Color Temperature Control * To initialize values (reset to default settings), select the Natural option. 1. P ress the MENU button and then use ＜,＞ button to select the menu. 2. Press the ∧,∨ button to select Color temp. item. 3. Press the ＜,＞ button to make desired adjustments. • Each press of the ＜,＞ button changes the screen as shown below. Natural Cool Medium ＜ Color temp. ＜ Gamma Gamma curve shift ＜ Brilliant color TM White peaking 10 Expert Color Reset Warm MENU Prev.
Function Brilliant color TM Function 1. P ress the MENU button and then use ＜,＞ button to select the menu 2. Press the ∧,∨ button to select Brilliant color TM item. 3. Press the ＜,＞ button to select On or Off. • Press the MENU button twice or the EXIT button to exit the menu screen. * What is the Brilliant color TM function? ＜ Color temp. ＜ Gamma Gamma curve shift ＜ Brilliant color TM White peaking 10 Expert Color Reset MENU Prev.
Function Expert color Function *T his function allows a user to adjust the Gain, Saturation and Hue for Red, Green, Blue, Cyan, Magenta and Yellow individually. 1. P ress the MENU button and then use ＜, ＞ button to select the menu. 2. Press the ∧,∨ button to select Expert Color item. 3. Press the ◉ OK button.
Function Special Menu Options Selecting Language 1. Press the MENU button and then use ＜,＞ button to select the menu. 2. Press the ∧,∨ button to select Language item. 3. Press the ＜,＞ button to select the language you want to use. • • On-Screen-Display (OSD) is displayed in the selected language. Press the MENU button twice or the EXIT button to exit the menu screen. Language Aspect Ratio Overscan Flip horizontal Flip vertical Sleep time Auto sleep Presentation timer Digital Zoom Auto Power MENU Prev.
Function Flip horizontal Function * This function reverses the projected image horizontally. Use this function when rear projecting an image. 1. P ress the MENU button and then use ＜, ＞ button to select the menu. 2. Press the ∧,∨ button to select Flip horizontal item. 3. Press the ◉ OK button to see reversed image. • Each time you press the ◉ OK button, the image will be reversed. • Press the MENU button twice or the EXIT button to exit the menu screen.
Function Auto sleep Function * This function turns the projector off automatically after the preset time is passed when there is no signal. 1. P ress the MENU button and then use ＜, ＞ button to select the menu. 2. Press the ∧,∨ button to select Auto sleep item. 3. Press the ＜, ＞ button to select the desired preset time. • Press the MENU button twice or the EXIT button to exit the menu screen.
Function Using the Digital Zoom Function *T his function is available only in RGB input mode. The Zoom -/+ and Position values return to their default when you change the SOURCE or input signal, or turn the power off. Adjusting the Position Adjusting the Zoom 1. Press the ZOOM button on the remote control. 1. Press the ZOOM button on the remote control. 2. Press the ∧,∨ button to select Zoom -/+ item. 2. Press the ∧,∨ button to select Position item.
Function Using the keystone function 1. Press the KEYSTONE button on the remote control. 2. Press the ＜,＞ button to select a item. Top right Top left Bottom left Keystone Bottom right Top left Top Bottom Right Left H 0 V 0 Background ＜ Signal ＞ Keystone reset 3. Press the ∧,∨ button to select the item (H or V) you want, and press the ＜,＞ button to adjust it. MENU Exit ＜＞ Select • You can adjust each item from 0 to 100. • The default value may change depending on input mode.
Function Selecting a Blank image 1. P ress the MENU button and then use ＜, ＞ button to select the menu. Keystone Blank Image Screen Capture 3. Press the ＜,＞ button to select the color you want to use. Lamp mode Monitor Out • Background image will be altered to the selected Blank image function. Communication • You can choose blue, black, green, or captured image or logo for the Blank image. Set ID • If you have a captured image, you can use it as a blank image instead of logo Network Setting image.
Function Using the Monitor out Function * You can select either of the two RGB inputs. 1. P ress the MENU button and then use ＜, ＞ button to select the menu. 2. Press the ∧,∨ button to select Monitor Out item. 3. Press the ＜,＞ button to select RGB1, RGB2 or Auto. • Press the MENU button twice or the EXIT button to exit the menu screen. • Auto mode is the mode to output an image of currently seeing input among RGB1 or RGB2 input.
Function Checking lamp time 1. P ress the MENU button and then use ＜, ＞ button to select the menu. 2. You can check lamp usage hours • • • Red warning lamp will light when it needs to be replaced. (Please refer page 10) When lamp usage hour exceeds the limit, red warning lamp is lit when the power is turned on.
Function Using the Phase Function 1. Press the MENU button and then use ＜,＞ button to select the menu. 2. Press the ∧,∨ button to select Phase item. 3. Press the ＜,＞ button to make desired adjustments. • • • Phase adjustment range is 0 ~63. The variable range can be different depending on input resolutions. Press the MENU button twice or the EXIT button to exit the menu screen. Auto Configure Phase Clock Horizontal Vertical ꘀ Prev.
Function Serial communication function * Connect the RS-232C input jack to an external control device (such as a computer) and control the Projector’s functions externally. SET ID 1. Press the MENU button and then use ＜,＞ button to select the menu. 2. Press the ◉ OK button and then use ∧,∨ button to select Set ID item. 3. Press the ＜,＞ button to select your desired number. Press the ◉OK button to save the selected number. • The adjustment range of Set ID is 1~99.
Function Command Reference List Command 1 Command 2 Data (Hexadecimal) Real data mapping 01. Power k a 0~1 - 02. Aspect Ratio k c 1 ~ 2, 5 - 03. Screen Mute 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 Temperature k u 0~2, 4 - 12. Red ADC gain adjustment j w 0 ~ 64 1 13.
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. Refer to ‘Real data mapping 1’.
Function 04. Contrast (Command:kg) 09. OSD Select (Command:kl) → To adjust screen contrast. → To select OSD On/Off. Transmission Transmission [k] [g] [ ] [Set ID] [ ] [Data] [Cr] Data Min : 0 ~ Max : 64 * Refer to ‘Real data mapping 1’. Ack [g] [ ] [Set ID] [ ] [OK] [Data] [x] Data Min : 0 ~ Max : 64 [k] [ l ] [ ] [Set ID] [ ] [Data] [Cr] Data 0 : OSD Select Mode Off 1 : OSD Select Mode On Ack [ l ] [ ] [Set ID] [ ] [OK] [Data] [x] Data 0 : OSD Select Mode Off 1 : OSD Select Mode On 05.
Function 13. Green ADC gain Adjustment (Color G) (Command:jy) → Adjust the Green gain of ADC part.(RGB) Transmission [ j ] [y] [ ] [Set ID] [ ] [Data] [Cr] Data Min : 0 ~ Max : 64 * Refer to ‘Real data mapping 1’. Ack 17. Input Select (Command:xb) → To select input source for the Set. Transmission [x] [b] [ ] [Set ID] [ ] [Data] [Cr] Data 20 : Video 60 : RGB1 61 : RGB2 Ack [b] [ ] [Set ID] [ ] [OK] [Data] [x] [y] [ ] [Set ID] [ ] [OK] [Data] [x] Data Min : 0 ~ Max : 64 Data 14.
Function Network setting function Using the network setting * This is the function that the user can remotely control projector using LAN < Connection Method> Connect LAN terminal of projector and that of the computer s Automatic setting < Method > 1. P ress the MENU button and then use ＜,＞ button to select the menu. 2. Press the ∧,∨ button to select Communication. 3. Press the ＜,＞ button to select LAN 4. Press the ∧,∨ button to select Network Setting. 5. Press the ∧,∨ button to select Auto.
Function s Manual setting < Method > 1. P ress the MENU button and then use ＜,＞ button to select the menu. 2. Press the ∧,∨ button to select Communication. 3. Press the ＜,＞ button to select LAN. 4. Press the ∧,∨ button to select Network Setting. Keystone Blank Image Screen Capture Lamp mode Monitor Out Communication Set ID Network Setting High Altitude Lamp Time ꘀ Prev. 5. Press the ＜,＞ button to select Manual setting. 6. Set IP address of PC and set that of projector to be in the same width with PC.
Information Information Supported Monitor Display * The following table lists the display formats supported by the projector. Sources • • • • Format Vertical Freq.(Hz) Horizontal Freq.(kHz) I f the projector does not support the input signal, “Out of Range” message appears on the screen. The projector supports DDC1/2B Plug & Play function. (Auto recognition of PC monitor) The Synchronization input form for horizontal and vertical frequencies are Separate.
Information Replacing the Lamp Lamp Replacement The usable lifetime of the lamp depends on the environment it is used in. You can see the amount of time the lamp has been used in the CHECKING LAMP TIME section of the Menu (page.30). 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 turning the projector on.
Information Open lamp cover to change lamp 1 Turn off the projector and pull the power plug from the power outlet. Place the projector on table or somewhere with a flat surface. 2 Loosen screws on the side using a screwdriver. Lift up the lamp cover in the direction of the arrow. Do not pull the cover in the vertical direction. Press “A” if the lamp cover does not lift up. Let the lamp cool for one hour before touching it. Press here.
Information Regarding the projector lamp control WARNING • Don’t turn off the projector until 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 the projector's cooling fan is on. - It may cause the lamp life-span to shorten and get damaged. • The life-span of projector depends on the use environment and treatment conditions.
Information Specifications MODEL BX403B (BX403B-JD) / BX503B (BX503B-JD) Power AC 100 - 240V~ 50/60Hz, BX403B : 3.8A/BX503B : 4.3A Resolution 1024(Horizontal) x 768(Vertical)pixel Horizontal / Vertical Ratio 4:3(horizontal:vertical) DLP panel size(mm) 17.8 Screen size (Projection distance) Wide : 1.0 ~ 7.5m Projection off-set ratio 100% Remote control distance 12m Tele : 1.2 ~ 8.7m Zoom ratio 1:1.2 Video compatibility NTSC/PAL/SECAM/NTSC4.43/PAL-M/PAL-N Height(mm) 148.
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.
