Owner's Manual LG Minibeam Nano DLP Projector Please read the safety information carefully before using this product. PH300 PH300W www.lg.
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. This DivX Certified® device has passed rigorous testing to ensure it plays DivX® video. To play purchased DivX movies, first register your device at vod.divx.com. Find your registration code in the DivX VOD section of your device setup menu.
LICENSES This device meets the EMC requirements for home appliances (Class B) and is intended for home usage. This device can be used in all regions.  NOTE • Image shown may differ from your projector. • Your projector’s OSD (On Screen Display) may differ slightly from that shown in this manual.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Please take note of safety instructions to prevent any potential accident or misuse of the product. • Safety precautions are given in two forms, i.e. WARNING and CAUTION.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS • Do not place flammable materials such as aerosols near the projector. --This may result in fire. • Do not allow children to cling to or climb up to the projector. --This may cause the projector to fall, causing injury or death. • Do not install the product in a place with no ventilation (e.g., on a bookshelf or in a closet) or on a carpet or cushion. --This may result in fire due to the increase in internal temperature.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS • Be careful not to tip the projector over when connecting external devices to the projector. --This may cause personal injury or damage to the projector. Power WARNING • The appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device. --Please make sure the device is installed near the wall outlet to which it is connected and that the outlet is easily accessible. • The grounding wire should be connected. --Ensure that you connect the grounding cable to avoid electric shock.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS • Place the projector where people will not trip over or tread on the power cord to protect the power cord and plug from any damage. --This may result in fire or electric shock. • Do not turn the projector on or off by plugging in the power plug or unplugging it from the wall outlet. (Do not use the power plug as a switch.) --This may result in electric shock or damage to the product.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS • Never open any cover on the projector. --There is a high risk of electric shock. • Do not look directly into the lens when the projector is in use. --The bright light may damage your eyes. • When the lamp is on or has just been turned off, avoid touching the air vent or lamp, because these will be very hot. • If there is a gas leak in the room with the projector, do not touch the projector or power outlet. Open the windows for ventilation. --Sparks may cause fire or burns.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS • Do not drop anything onto the projector or allow anything to impact the projector. --This may cause personal injury or the projector to malfunction. • It is recommended that you maintain a distance of more than 5 - 7 times the diagonal length of the screen. --If you watch the screen at a close distance for a long time, your eye sight may become worse. • Do not block the light beam emitted from the projector using a book or other object.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS • When cleaning plastic parts, such as the projector case, disconnect the product from the power first and wipe with a soft cloth. Do not spray with water or wipe with a wet cloth. Never use glass cleaner, automobile or industrial shiner, abrasives or wax, benzene, alcohol, etc. when cleaning plastic parts, such as the projector case as they can damage the product. --This may also create a fire hazard, result in electric shock or product damage (deformation, corrosion or breakage).
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS • Keep it out of reach of children. --Failure to do so may result in personal injury and damage to the product. CAUTION • Do not use or store the projector outdoors for long periods of time. • Be sure to unplug if the projector is not to be used for a long period. --Accumulated dust may result in fire or electric shock due to overheating, ignition, or poor insulation. • Only use the specified type of battery. --Burst or leaking batteries may result in damage or injury.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS • Do not store batteries at temperatures higher than 60 °C or in high humidity. --This may result in explosion or fire. • Make sure that the battery is connected correctly. --This prevent explosion or fire. • Incorrect battery replacement may cause fire. • Make sure you use the same type of battery for replacement. (Battery type: CR2032 / 3 V) --In the event of a battery contact failure, the battery may drain quickly or the remote control may not work properly.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 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 practical.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS USA FCC Notice (For USA) This 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. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
CONTENTS 15 CONTENTS LICENSES 2 USING THE PROJECTOR 27 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 4 Connecting the Antenna or Cable 27 PREPARATION 17 Accessories 17 Optional Extras 18 Parts and Components --Main Unit --Back 19 19 20 Installation 21 --Installation Precautions 21 --Projection Distance per Screen Size 22 --How to Install the Projector On a Tripod 23 --Kensington Security System 24 REMOTE CONTROL 25 Using the battery 28 Battery using time information 28 Watching Projector --Turning the Projector
CONTENTS MY MEDIA 39 CONNECTING DEVICES 78 Before Using 39 --Connecting a USB Device 39 --Removing a USB Device 39 Connecting HD Receiver, DVD Player, or VCR Player 79 --HDMI Connection 79 To Use My Media --Watching the Videos --Viewing the Photos --Listening to Music --Viewing Files 41 43 49 52 55 Connecting Headphones CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS 59 SETTINGS 59 PICTURE Settings 60 AUDIO Settings 65 CHANNEL Settings 67 TIME Settings 68 INFORMATION 69 LOCK Settings 70 OPTION 1 Settings
PREPARATION PREPARATION The pictures may differ slightly from the actual product. Accessories Accessories included with the project are show below. Accessories are subject to change without prior notice. New accessories may be added or old ones removed.
PREPARATION • When connecting an HDMI or USB cable, or connecting a USB flash drive to the HDMI or USB port, use a product that has a width of 18 mm or less and a height of 10 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. • Use a certified cable with the HDMI logo attached. • If you do not use a certified HDMI cable, the screen may not display or a connection error may occur.
PREPARATION 19 Parts and Components This 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. Main Unit  Speaker Control panel Focus Ring Vent1 Lens2 Button Description (POWER) Turns the projector on or off. (SETTINGS) Displays or closes the Settings menu.
PREPARATION Back  1 2 3 HDMI / MHL OFF / ON 4 5 ANTENNA IN 6 DC IN 7 8 No. 1 Description (Headphone Port) 2 HDMI/MHL Port 3 OFF/ON Switch --OFF: Turns the projector off completely. --ON: Turns the projector on and the projector goes into Standby mode. Place the switch to OFF when you move the projector or when you intend not to use the projector for long periods of time.
PREPARATION Installation Installation Precautions • Place the projector in a wellventilated environment. --To prevent internal overheating, install the projector in a well-ventilated place. Do not place anything near the projector. That may block its air vents. If the air vents are blocked, the internal temperature of the projector will increase. --Do not place the projector on a carpet or rug.
PREPARATION Projection Distance per Screen Size 1 2 3 4 Place the projector on a sturdy, level surface, together with the computer or audio/video source. Place the projector an appropriate distance away 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 at a right angle to the screen. If the lens is not perpendicular to the screen, the projected image will appear distorted.
PREPARATION 23 How to Install the Projector On a Tripod • You can install the projector using a camera tripod. • As shown below, you can mount the projector instead of a camera on the tripod. • When stabilizing the tripod, we recommend using a locking bolt of standard size 4.5 mm or less. The maximum size allowed for the locking bolt is 5.5 mm. (If it is longer than the maximum allowed size, it may damage the projector.
PREPARATION Kensington Security System • This projector has a Kensington Security Standard connector as an anti-theft mechanism. Connect a Kensington Security System cable as shown below. • For more information on installation and use of the Kensington Security System, refer to the user’s guide provided with the Kensington Security System. • The Kensington Security System is an optional accessory.
REMOTE CONTROL REMOTE CONTROL Open the lid at the back of the remote control and insert the batteries as described in the instructions. Use new batteries.   POWER Turns the projector on or off. MUTE Mutes the sound of the projector. INPUT Changes the input source. VOL +, Adjusts the volume level. CH Changes the channel or page. , PAGE Moves to the previous/next page. INFO Views the information of the current program and screen. BLANK Turns the projector screen on or off.
REMOTE CONTROL Number buttons Enter a number. Playback Control Buttons Controls playback of MY MEDIA. 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 Sets detailed settings or gesture for each menu.  NOTE • When using the remote control, the optimal operation range is 3 meters or less (left/right) and within a 30 degree arc of the remote control IR receiver.
USING THE PROJECTOR 27 USING THE PROJECTOR Connecting the Antenna or Cable To watch TV using an indoor/outdoor antenna, connect a wall terminal and the ANTENNA IN port of the projector using an RF cable (75 Ω). You can watch public TV or cable (analog, digital) TV. (The RF cable is sold separately.) ANTENNA IN  NOTE • Make sure not to bend the copper wire of the RF cable (75 Ω). Turn the input jack to the right to fasten it.
USING THE PROJECTOR Using the battery Low battery! The projector will turn off soon.  • It is displayed when the battery is running out. • As your battery is low, Projector will be turned off in a minute. • If the screen shows a low battery message, be sure to charge the battery. Battery using time information Status Time and Display Charging About 3 hours Usage Hours Up to 2.5 hours (Available battery using time up to 2.5 hours when Energy Saving mode set to Max.
USING THE PROJECTOR 29 • If you intend not to use the projector for long periods of time, it is recommended to have the battery charged at 40 % to 50 %. • The battery is automatically recharged when the projector is connected to a power supply. • Charge the battery fully when you first use the projector. • The battery standard usage time given in the manual is based on measurements taken by LG; the actual time may vary depending upon usage.
USING THE PROJECTOR Watching Projector Turning the Projector On The menu screen display in this owner's manual is an example to help users understand how to operate the product and may look different from the actual screen. 1 2 Connect the power cord correctly to turn the projector on. 3 On the Language and Time Zone Selection screen, select the language and Time Zone you want.
USING THE PROJECTOR 31 Using the projector 1 2 3 When in standby mode, press the POWER button to turn the projector on. Press the INPUT button and select the input signal you want. Control the projector using the following buttons while watching the screen. Button CH 4 , Description Changes the TV channel. LIST Displays the channel list. 0-9 Enters a channel number. VOL +, - Adjusts the volume level. MUTE Mutes the sound from the projector. Q.MENU Enters the quick menu.
USING THE PROJECTOR Setting Channel Image shown may differ from your projector. Saving Currently Broadcasting Channel Using the Auto Tuning function Saves a channel which is currently broadcasting. Be sure to activate Auto Tuning when you move to a new home or change the position of your projector. When you activate this function, make sure that the antenna is connected and there are channels broadcasting signals. 1 2 Press the SETTINGS button. , 3 Press the , the OK button. Press the button.
USING THE PROJECTOR Editing Your Channel List 1 2 Press the SETTINGS button. , 3 Press the , the OK button. Press the button. button to select Channel Edit and press the OK 4 , button to select CHANNEL and press , or Edit a channel by using the buttons below. Channel Edit Antenna ꔂ Move ꔉ OK DTV 3-1  TV Cable DTV 5-1 ꔅ Add/Delete 7-1 ꔅ Block/Unblock Button FAV Favorite Ch. Description Red Adds or deletes a channel. Green Block or unblock a channel. FAV Adds a favorite channel.
USING THE PROJECTOR Favorite Channel Setup 1 2 Press the SETTINGS button. , 3 Press the , the OK button. Press the button. button to select Channel Edit and press the OK 4 5 6 7 , , or button to select CHANNEL and press Move to your desired channel. Press the FAV button to access the Set as Favorite. Press the , buttons to to scrolls through channel group. Press the OK button. Set as Favorite Select a favorite channel group. Multiple selection is available.
USING THE PROJECTOR Additional Options Adjusting Aspect Ratio 1 2 Press the Q.MENU button. Press the button. , Menu  buttons to select Aspect Ratio and press the OK Description 16:9 Resizes images to the 16:9 ratio. Just Scan Displays video images in the original size without removing parts of the edge of the image. • If you select Just Scan, you may see image noises at the edge or edges of the screen. Set By Program Displays images in the same aspect ratio as the original image.
USING THE PROJECTOR Using the Keystone Function To prevent the screen image from becoming trapezoidal, Keystone adjusts the top and bottom width of the image if the projector is not set up at a right angle to the screen. Because the Keystone function may cause inferior screen image quality, use this function only when it is not possible to set up the projector at an optimal angle. • Keystone 0 ◀ 3 4 5 6 R ▶ Close  1 2 L Press the SETTINGS button. Use the , OK button.
USING THE PROJECTOR 37 Selecting an Input Label Displays which devices are connected to which input ports. Input Label HDMI Close  1 2 3 Press the INPUT button on the remote control to display the input selection screen. Use the Red button. Use the or button to select one of the input labels. Blank Function Using the Blank Function This function may be effective when you need to draw attention during a meeting or training.
USING THE PROJECTOR Selecting the background color of the blank image 1 2 Press the SETTINGS button. , 3 Press the , the OK button. Press the button. buttons to select Blank Image and press the OK 4 , , or buttons to select OPTION 2 and press Press the or button to move to the setting or option you want and press the OK button. Using the Quick Menu You can easily customize your frequently used menus. 1 2 Press the Q.MENU button. Press the or button to select a menu and press OK button.
MY MEDIA 39 MY MEDIA Before Using Connecting a USB Device Connect a USB device (external HDD, USB memory) to the USB port of projector to enjoy the content files stored in the USB device with your projector. You cannot write or delete data in the USB device. Connect a USB flash drive as shown below. USB flash Drive  Removing a USB Device 1 2 Press the Q.MENU button. 3 Select a USB to remove. Wait for confirmation that the USB device has stopped before removing the USB. Use the button.
MY MEDIA Tips for using a USB device • If the USB storage device has a built-in auto recognition program or uses its own driver, it may not work. • Some USB storage devices may not work or may work incorrectly. • If you use a USB extension cable, the USB device may not be recognized or may not work properly. • Use only USB storage devices formatted with the Windows FAT32 or NTFS file system.
MY MEDIA 41 To Use My Media 1 Press the SETTINGS button on the remote control. 2 Select MY MEDIA. Select desired file from the list. Watch the chosen file. Sets play related settings by checking option during disk playback. My Media supporting file • Maximum data transmission rate: 20 Mbps (Mega bit per second) • External supported subtitle formats:*.smi, *.srt, *.sub (MicroDVD, SubViewer 1.0/2.0), *.ass, *.ssa,*.txt (TMPlayer), *.
MY MEDIA Supported audio files File Format MP3 AC3 MPEG AAC, HEAAC CDDA Item Bit rate Sampling Rate Bit rate Sampling Rate Bit rate Sampling Rate Bit rate Sampling Rate 32 Kbps to 320 Kbps 32 kHz to 48 kHz 32 kbps to 640 kbps 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz 32 kbps to 448 kbps 32 kHz to 48 kHz 24 kbps to 3844 kbps 8 kHz to 96 kHz Bit rate 1.44 Kbps Sampling Rate 44.1 kHz Bit rate LPCM Info Sampling Rate 1.41 Mbps to 9.6 Mbps Multi Channel: 44.1 kHz, 88.2 kHz / 48 kHz, 96 kHz Stereo: 176.
MY MEDIA 43 Watching the Videos In the Movie List, you can watch movies stored on the connected USB device. Controls playback and sets options while viewing videos. Tips for Playing Video Files • Some subtitles created by users may not work properly. • The video and subtitle files should be placed in the same folder. For subtitles to display correctly, the video and subtitle files must have the same name.
MY MEDIA No. Description Thumbnails 1 Abnormal file File not supported 6 2 File List 3 Moves to the upper level folder. 4 Current page/Total no. of folder pages 5 Displays the remaining battery life. 6 Current page/Total no. of file pages 7 Moves to the top level folder. 8 Moves to the upper level folder. Control playback by using the following buttons.  Item Q.MENU Option Hide 나가기 Exit Description Shows the current playing position. Use move forward or backward.
MY MEDIA Item 45 Description Pauses the media player. If no button is pressed on the remote control for 10 minutes after pausing, the playback is restarted. Displays in slow motion. Whenever this button is pressed, the playback speed is changed.: x2, x4, x8, x16, x32 Reduces power consumption by adjusting peak screen brightness. Option A pop-up window will appear. Hide Hides the playback bar. Press the OK button to make it appear. Exit Returns to the Movie List screen.
MY MEDIA Item Description Subtitle Language The subtitle can be turned on or off. • Language: One of any of the available languages can be selected. • Code Page: A character set used for a subtitle can be selected. By default, the subtitle is displayed in a language configured in OPTION 1 → Language. --Sync: If a subtitle is not synchronized with its video, you can adjust its speed at 0.5 seconds unit. --Position: Moves the location of a subtitle. --Size: Changes the subtitle font size.
MY MEDIA 47 Registering the DivX code Checks DivX Reg. Code for replaying DivX protected videos. Register at http://vod.divx.com. Use Reg. Code to rent or purchase movies at www.divx.com/vod. 1 In the Settings menu, move to OPTION 1 and press DivX(R) VOD. Registration Deregistration  2 Press the button. or Close button to move to Registration and press the OK You must register your device to play DivX(R) protected videos. Registration Code: XXXXXXXXXX Register at http://vod.divx.
MY MEDIA To deregister the DivX code Use the DivX deregistration code to deactivate the DivX DRM function. 1 2 In the Settings menu, move to OPTION 1 and press DivX(R) VOD. 3 Select Yes. Use the button. button to go to Deregistration and press the OK or Your device is already registered. Are you sure you wish to deregister? Yes No Deregistration code : ******** Deregister at http://vod.divx.
MY MEDIA 49 Viewing the Photos You can view photos stored on a connected device. Supported Photo Files PHOTO (*.JPEG) Baseline: 64-pixel (width) x 64-pixel (height) - 15360-pixel (width) x 8640-pixel (height) Progressive: 64-pixel (width) x 64-pixel (height) - 1920-pixel (width) x 1440-pixel (height) • Only JPEG files are supported. • Non-supported files are displayed in the form of an icon. • An error message is displayed for corrupted files or file formats that cannot be played.
MY MEDIA No. Description Thumbnails 1 Abnormal file File not supported 6 2 File List 3 Moves to the upper level folder. 4 Current page/Total no. of folder pages 5 Displays the remaining battery life. 6 Current page/Total no. of file pages 7 Moves to the top level folder. 8 Moves to the upper level folder. Control playback by using the following buttons. 01_a.jpg 2008/12/10 1920 x 1080 479 KB [1/4]  Item Slideshow BGM Q.
MY MEDIA Item 51 Description Rotates photos. • Rotates a photo 90°, 180°, 270°, 360° clockwise. • Photos cannot be rotated if their width is greater than the height of the max. supported resolution. Views the photo in full mode or original mode. Press the blue button to enlarge the image. Reduces power consumption by adjusting peak screen brightness. Option A pop-up window will appear. Hide Hides the menu on the full size screen. • To see the menu, press the OK button on the remote control.
MY MEDIA Set Video. You can change video settings. (Refer to "PICTURE Settings" on page 60.) Set Audio. You can change audio settings. (Refer to "AUDIO Settings" on page 65.) Listening to Music You can play audio files stored on the connected device. Supported Music Files *.MP3 Bit rate range 32 Kbps to 320 Kbps • Sampling rate MPEG1 Layer3: 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz • Sampling rate MPEG2 Layer3: 16 kHz, 22.05 kHz, 24 kHz Browsing Music List 1 2 3 4 Connect a USB device. 5 Use the , , the OK button.
MY MEDIA No. Description Thumbnails Abnormal file 1 File not supported 6 2 File List 3 Moves to the upper level folder. 4 Current page/Total no. of folder pages 5 Displays the remaining battery life. 6 Current page/Total no. of file pages 7 Moves to the top level folder. 8 Moves to the upper level folder. Control playback by using the following buttons. Page 1/1 Music List USB STORAGE DEVICE Drive1 CH Page Change Page 1/1 Butterfly_... 01:34:33 002. - B02.mp3  Q.
MY MEDIA Item Description Pauses the media player. Plays the previous/next file. Reduces power consumption by adjusting peak screen brightness. Option Sets up the options of Music List. Hide Hides the playback bar. • Press the OK button to make the playback bar appear. Exit Returns to the Music List screen. Options for Music List 1 2 Press the Q.MENU button. or 3 Use the button. Use the , button to move to a desired option and press the OK , , or button to set up each item.
MY MEDIA 55 Viewing Files You can see document files stored on a connected device. Supported File Formats XLS, XLSX, DOC, DOCX, PPT, PPTX, TXT, PDF, HWP Microsoft Office: 97/2000/2002/2003/2007 Version Adobe PDF: 1.0/1.1/1.2/1.3/ 1.4 Version Hangul: 97/2003/2007 Version • File Viewer realigns a document, so it may look different from what is displayed on a PC. • For documents that include images, the resolution may look lower during the realigning process.
MY MEDIA Browsing File List 1 2 3 4 5 Connect a USB device. Press the SETTINGS button. Move to MY MEDIA. Use the , or button to select File List and press the OK button. Use the , , the OK button. , or button to select the file you want and press 2 1 Page 1/1 File List USB STORAGE DEVICE DOC 3 Drive1 Drive2 Drive3 Drive4 Drive5 Butterfly_... 06/09/2014 Go to root folder 6 No. Go to upper folder 7 Description 1 File List 2 Moves to the upper level folder.
MY MEDIA 6 57 Control playback by using the following buttons. • Click Go Page then the pop-up window for selecting the number of page appears. Input the page to move to the page you want. • Press the VOLUME +, - button to zoom in or zoom out. Press the OK button and then use the Up/Down/Left/Right buttons to move to Go Page or Zoom.  Item Go Page ꔦ Zoom Q.MENU Option Hide Exit Description Go Page Moves to the page you want.
MY MEDIA Options for File List 1 2 Press the Q.MENU button. Use the , , , or button to set up each item. Set FileViewer Option Item Description On Loads and displays pages one by one. The initial loading time is short but a content heavy page may be displayed slowly. Off Loads all pages of a file to memory before it starts to display them. The initial loading time is long but you can navigate pages quickly after loading is complete. If a file is too large, it may fail to load all the pages.
CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS 59 CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS SETTINGS 1 Press the SETTINGS button. 2 Use the , , , or button to select the desired item and press 3 the OK button. Use the , , the OK button. Menu , or button to set up the desired item and press Description PICTURE Adjusts the image quality for optimal viewing. AUDIO Adjusts the sound quality and volume level. CHANNEL Sets up and edits a channel. TIME Sets the time and time-related features. INFORMATION Shows information about the Projector.
CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS PICTURE Settings 1 Press the SETTINGS button. 2 Use the , , , or 3 buttons to select PICTURE and press the OK button. Use the , , , or button to set up the desired item and press the OK button. --To return to the previous menu, press the button. PICTURE ꔂ Move ꔉ OK •• ꕊ Energy Saving : Minimum •• Picture Mode : Standard •• Contrast 100 •• Brightness 50 •• Sharpness 20 •• Color 60 •• Tint 0 R G  The available picture settings are described as follows.
CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS Menu 61 Description Picture Mode Selects the picture mode optimized for the viewing environment or the program. You can also customize advanced options for each mode. Mode Maximizes the visual effect of video. Vivid Heightens contrast, brightness and sharpness to display vivid images. Displays images in standard levels of Standard contrast, brightness and sharpness. Cinema Optimizes the image for a movie.
CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS Menu Description Picture Reset Resets values customized by the user. Each picture mode is reset. Select the picture mode you wish to reset. Aspect Ratio Resizes the picture. Advanced Control Menu Description Dynamic Contrast Adjusts contrast and color to the optimal level according to the screen’s brightness. Dynamic Color Adjusts colors for more natural-looking colors. Color Gamut Selects the range of colors that can be expressed.
CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS 63 Expert Control Menu Description Dynamic Contrast Adjusts contrast and color to the optimal level according to the screen’s brightness. Color Gamut Selects the range of colors that can be expressed. • Standard: Displays the original colors of an input signal regardless of the display features. • Wide: Makes use of the display's rich colors. Edge Enhancer Shows clearer and distinctive yet natural edges of the video. Expert Pattern Patterns used for expert adjustment.
CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS Menu Color Management System Description Adjusts Red/Green/Blue/Cyan/Magenta/Yellow colors. Allows an expert to adjust the tint using a test pattern. Six colors (Red/Green/Blue/Cyan/Magenta/ Yellow) can be selectively adjusted without affecting other colors. You may not see colors change on a normal picture even after adjustment.
CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS AUDIO Settings 1 Press the SETTINGS button. 2 Use the , , , or 3 button to select AUDIO and press the OK button. AUDIO •• Sound Mode ꔂ Move ꔉ OK : Standard •• Sound Effect Use the , , , or button to set up the desired item and press the OK button. --To return to the previous menu, press the button. •• Auto Volume : On  The available audio settings are described as follows. Menu Description Sets the sound mode.
CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS Menu Description The user can select various sound effects. Mode Clear Voice II Makes the voice from the projector crisp and clear. Virtual Surround LG’s proprietary audio processing technology allows 5 channel-like surround sound from two speakers. • When Clear Voice II is set to on, Virtual Surround cannot be selected. Equalizer Adjusts the volume to a level of your choice using the Equalizer. • Audio-band (100 Hz/ 300 Hz/ 1 kHz/ 3 kHz/ 10 kHz) can be adjusted from -10 to 10.
CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS CHANNEL Settings 1 Press the SETTINGS button. 2 Use the , , , or 3 button to select CHANNEL and press the OK button. Use the , , , or button to set up the desired item and press the OK button. --To return to the previous menu, press the button. CHANNEL ꔂ Move ꔉ OK •• Auto Tuning •• Manual Tuning •• Channel Edit  The available channel settings are described below. Menu Description Auto Tuning Remembers a channel which is currently broadcasting.
CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS TIME Settings 1 Press the SETTINGS button. 2 Use the , , , or 3 button to select TIME and press the OK button. Use the , , , or button to set up the desired item and press the OK button. --To return to the previous menu, press the button. TIME ꔂ Move ꔉ OK •• Clock •• Off Time : Off •• On Time : Off •• Sleep Timer : Off •• Auto Off : 60 min. •• Automatic Standby : Off The available time settings are described as follows.
CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS INFORMATION 1 Press the SETTINGS button. 2 Use the , , , or button to select INFORMATION and press the OK button. INFORMATION •• Model Name : PH300 •• INPUT : TV The following are INFORMATION-related items. Menu ꔂ Move Description Model Name Shows the model name of the product. INPUT Shows the current status of inputs.
CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS LOCK Settings 1 Press the SETTINGS button. 2 Use the , , , or LOCK button to select LOCK and press the OK button. --Enter the preset password to enter the LOCK settings. The initial password is 0000. 3 ꔂ Move ꔉ OK •• Set Password •• Lock System: Off •• Block Channel •• Movie Rating •• TV Rating-Children  •• TV Rating-General Use the , , , or button to set up the desired item and press the OK button. --To return to the previous menu, press the button.
CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS Menu 71 Description Item Movie Rating Blocks the movies that are only broadcasted on the TV and contain inappropriate contents, based on the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) rating.
CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS Menu Description TV RatingGeneral Blocks the TV programs that you want based on the ratings by using the Parental Control Function (V-Chip). The V-Chip electronically reads TV program ratings and allows parents to block program that are unsuitable for children.
CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS Menu Key Lock 73 Description Locks control buttons on projector. • Key Lock function remains intact even in case of power outage or when the power cord is removed from the wall socket. • Key Lock function can only be set by remote control, and not by the button on the projector. • If you select On: You can turn the projector on only with the Power button if you have turned the projector off using the remote control.
CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS OPTION 1 Settings 1 Press the SETTINGS button. 2 Use the , , , or 3 button to select OPTION 1 and press the OK button. Use the , , , or  button to set up the desired item and press the OK button. --To return to the previous menu, press the button. OPTION 1 ꔂ Move ꔉ OK •• Language •• Caption : Off •• DivX(R) VOD •• Initial Setting The available option 1 settings are described as follows. Menu Language Description Selects a desired Menu Language.
CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS Menu 75 Description Set up the size and color of the subtitles on Digital Option. Please select Set by Program or Custom. Select Custom to adjust minute options such as the subtitles’ size and color. Item Caption Digital Option Size Selects the wordsize. Font Selects a typeface for the text. Text Color Selects a color for the text. Text Opacity Adjusts the opacity for the text color. Bg Color Selects a color for the background color.
CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS OPTION 2 Settings 1 Press the SETTINGS button. 2 Use the , , , or 3 OPTION 2 ꔂ Move button to select OPTION 2 and press the OK button. •• Keystone •• Auto Keystone : On Use the , , , or button to set up the desired item and press the OK button. --To return to the previous menu, press the button.
CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS Menu Description High Altitude If the projector is used at an altitude higher than 1200 meters, turn this on. Otherwise, the projector may overheat or its protection function may be activated. If this happens, turn the projector off and then on again after waiting for several minutes. Blank Image Selects a background for blank Image. Makes the projector turn on automatically when the adaptor plug is inserted.
CONNECTING DEVICES CONNECTING DEVICES You can connect various external devices to the projector.
CONNECTING DEVICES Connecting HD Receiver, DVD Player, or VCR Player You can use various features after connecting a HD receiver, DVD player,VCR player, PC, laptop, etc. to the projector with an HDMI cable. HDMI Connection With an HDMI cable, you can enjoy high quality picture and sound. Using a HDMI cable, connect the HDMI/MHL port of the projector to the HDMI output port of the device to connect. Both video and audio are output at the same time.
CONNECTING DEVICES Connecting Headphones You can listen to the audio through a headphone.
CONNECTING DEVICES 81 Using the Mirroring Function of a Mobile Phone MHL/Slimport Connection You must use a HDMI adapter to connect your cell phone to the projector and to output images and sound from your cell phone to the projector. The compatible HDMI adapters are different, depending upon your cell phone type. Therefore, purchase an appropriate MHL or Slimport adapter. (To find out whether your device is MHL/Slimport-certified, please contact your device manufacturer.
MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE Clean your Projector to keep it in optimal condition. Cleaning Cleaning the Lens If there is any dust or staining on the lens surface, you must clean the lens. Use an air spray or a cleaning cloth to clean the lens. To remove dust or stains, use an air spray or apply a small amount of cleaning agent onto a swab or soft cloth to lightly rub the lens. Please be aware that liquid may flow into the lens if the product is sprayed directly onto the lens.
SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS MODELS PH300 (PH300-NA) / PH300W (PH300W-NA) Resolution (Pixel) 1280 (Horizontal) × 720 (Vertical) Aspect Ratio 16:9 (Horizontal:Vertical) Projection Distance (Video size) 0.74 m to 3.76 m (50.8 cm to 254 cm) Ratio of Upward Projection 100 % Working range of the remote control 3m AC-DC Adaptor 19 V 2.
SPECIFICATIONS Temperature Operation environment Operation 0 °C to 40 °C Storage -20 °C to 60 °C Relative humidity Operation 0 % to 80 % Storage 0 % to 85 % * Contents in this manual may be changed without prior notice due to upgrade of product functions. Supported HDMI (PC) Modes Resolution Horizontal Frequency (kHz) Vertical Frequency (Hz) 640 x 350 31.468 70.09 640 x 480 31.469 59.94 720 x 400 31.469 70.08 800 x 600 37.879 60.31 1024 x 768 48.363 60.00 1152 x 864 54.
SPECIFICATIONS 85 Supported HDMI/DVI-DTV Mode Resolution Horizontal Frequency (kHz) Vertical Frequency (Hz) 480p 31.47 31.47 31.50 60 59.94 60 576p 31.25 50 720p 45.00 44.96 37.5 60.00 59.94 50 1080i 33.75 33.72 28.125 60 59.94 50 1080p 67.500 67.432 27.000 26.97 33.75 33.71 56.25 60 59.939 24.000 23.976 30.000 29.97 50 • To provide the best picture quality, a 1280 x 720 (720p) resolution is recommended.