LG AH215, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...this manual carefully before operating your set Retain it for future reference Record model number and serial number of the set See the label attached on the bottom of the set and quote this information to your dealer when you require service Model number Serial number ...

Page 2: ...DLP PROJECTOR DLP PROJECTOR Warning This is a class B product In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures ...

Page 3: ...on 25 Overscan Function 25 Flip horizontal Function 26 Flip vertical Function 26 Sleep time Function 26 Auto sleep Function 27 Using Keystone Function 27 Using Blank Function 27 Using Still Function 28 Selecting Blank image color 28 Lamp mode Function 28 Checking lamp time 29 Screen Menu Options Auto configure Function 30 Using Phase Function 30 Using Clock Function 30 Using Horizontal Function 31...

Page 4: ...cause a fire hazard or damage to the unit Earth wire should be connected If the earth wire is not connected there is a possible danger of electric shock caused by the current leakage If grounding methods are not possible a separate circuit breaker should be installed by a qualified electrician Do not connect ground to telephone wires lightning rods or gas pipe The mains plug should be inserted ful...

Page 5: ... could result in electric shock or fire Periodically examine the cord of your appliance and if its appearance indi cates damage or deterioration unplug it discontinue use of the appliance and have the cord replaced with an exact replacement part by an authorized service personnel Protect the power cord from physical or mechanical abuse such as being twisted kinked pinched closed in a door or walke...

Page 6: ...jection lens It can cause fire electric shock or product damage deformation corrosion and damage Do not use any sharp tools on the projector as this will damage the casing Cleaning WARNING Do not use water while cleaning the projector This may cause damage to the projector or an electric shock hazard In the unlikely event of smoke or a strange smell from the projector switch it off unplug it from ...

Page 7: ...tured 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 Focus ring Zoom ring S VIDEO USB SVC ONLY COMPONENT IN RGB IN VIDEO AC IN Kensington Security System Connector Refer to page 14 HDMI IN ...

Page 8: ...ition and the shaking of the image at the RGB mode I Sensor Button Adjusts functions of menus Adjusts screen brightness automatically according to changes in surrounding lighting conditions to provide optimal image quality INPUT Button Switches to RGB HDMI Video S Video Component mode OK Button Checks present mode and saves the change of functions Blank button Adjusts functions of menus The screen...

Page 9: ...he specified type of batteries with correct polarity match with and match with Install two 1 5V AAA batteries Don t mix used batteries with new batteries AUTO Button CAUTION RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED WITH AN INCORRECT TYPE DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS STILL Button RATIO Button EXIT Button W PEAK Button I Sensor Button C TEMP Button BLANK Button Contrast Bu...

Page 10: ... 10 seconds The projector has been turned off due to excessive heat 1 minute and 30 seconds Power off Standby This mode cools the projector naturally for 4 minutes after it is turned off This is the warning message of excessive heat when the projector is on Turn the projector off and check the ventilator Power has turned off due to problem with the internal cooling fan Contact your service center ...

Page 11: ...ith 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 Remote Control Power Cord Video Cable Owner s manual Computer Cable SCART to RCAjack Lamp S Video Cable Projection Screen 1 5V 1 5V 2 Batteries Ceiling installer for projector HDMI Cable Component Cable CD Owner s manual Lens cap and Strap ...

Page 12: ...ed to a wall or ceiling only Don t place the projector in the following conditions It may cause malfunction or product damage Never push projector or spill any kind of liquid into the projector Leave an adequate distance 30cm 12 inches or more around the projector Don t place the projector where it can be covered with dust This may cause overheating of the projector Do not obstruct the slots and o...

Page 13: ... crooked If this is so then the keystone adjustment may correct this Refer to page 27 4 Connect the cables of the projector to a wall power socket and other connected sources projection distance based on the picture format Projection distance D Projection off set ratio 134 57 5mm Projection distance D Basic Operation of the Projector The longest shortest distance show status when adjusted by the z...

Page 14: ...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 com the internet homepage of the Kensington company that deals with expensive electronic equipment such as notebook PCs or projec tors Kensington Security System is an optional item AC IN Using Kensington Security System ...

Page 15: ...icator light turns Green Select the source mode with the INPUT button 1 Press the POWER button on the top cover or remote control 2 Press the POWER button on the top cover or remote control again to turn off the power 3 If the operation indicator LED is orange and blinking do not disconnect 10 sec the supply until the operation indicator LED is lit constantly orange If the operation indicator LED ...

Page 16: ... if it is in focus and fits well to the screen 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 Focus ring Zoom ring Focus and Position of the Screen Image Selecting source mode 1 Press the INPUT button 2 Each press of the F G button changes the display as below RGB Se...

Page 17: ...ternal projector the picture of the external projector may not appear properly In such cases set the output mode of your computer to output the signal only to the external projector For details refer to the operating instructions supplied with your computer Connecting to a Video Source How to connect 1 a Connect the Video input jacks of the projector to the output jacks of the A V source with Vide...

Page 18: ...to connect a HDMI source a Connect the HDMI IN of the projector and the HDMI output port of the DTV set top box withHDMI cable b Use a DTV receiver with DTV 480p 576p 720p 1080i 1080p mode To receive D TV programmes it is necessary to purchase a D TV receiver Set Top Box and connect it to the projector Please refer to the owner s manual of the D TV Set Top Box for the connection between projector ...

Page 19: ...en receiving an NTSC signal the picture item Tint is displayed and can be adjusted 60Hz only You can adjust contrast by pressing the button on the remote control You can adjust brightness by pressing the button on the remote control Press the MENU button twice or the EXIT button to exit the menu screen Adjusting Video 1 Press the MODE button of remote control 2 Press the button to adjust the scree...

Page 20: ...t the menu display press the EXIT button To initialize values reset to default settings select the Medium option 1 Press the PICTURE button of remote control 2 Press the button to adjust the screen condition as you want Smart picture Function Each press of the button changes the screen as shown below You can use this function through the MENU button To exit the menu display press the EXIT button M...

Page 21: ...M 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 This function increases the entire brightness of the screen or decreases it a little to make the rich grayscale color Brilliant color TM Function This function shifts the gamma curves for Red Green and Blue individually to adjust brightness Co...

Page 22: ...utton to select the menu 2 Press the button to select Black level item 3 Press the button to select Low or High This function does not work in the following mode RGB Press the MENU button twice or the EXIT button to exit the menu screen What is the Black level function When you watch the movie this function adjusts the set to the best picture appearance Adjusting the contrast and the brightness of...

Page 23: ... EXIT button to exit the menu screen Expert Color Function Red Gain 50 Green Gain 50 Blue Gain 50 Cyan Gain 50 Mgt Gain 50 Yellow Gain 50 Saturation Red 50 Saturation Green 50 Saturation Blue 50 Saturation Cyan 50 Saturation Mgt 50 Saturation Yellow 50 Hue Red 0 Hue Green 0 Hue Blue 0 Hue Cyan 0 Hue Mgt 0 Hue Yellow 0 Reset This function allows a user to adjust the Gain Saturation and Hue for Red ...

Page 24: ... sensor Film mode Reset Natural Presentation On MENU Prev Move Select Low Off Off On Off Each press of the button changes the screen as shown below When the I Sensor function is set to On Brilliant Color TM and White peaking functions cannot be used You can use this function through the MENU button To exit the menu display press the EXIT button What is the I Sensor function The projector adjusts i...

Page 25: ...e this function by using the MENU button Language Aspect Ratio Overscan Flip horizontal Flip vertical Sleep time Auto sleep English 16 9 10 Off Off Overscan Function 1 Press the MENU button and then use button to select the menu 2 Press the button to select Overscan item 3 Press the buttons The Overscan function can be adjusted only in RGB DTV HDMI DTV and Component modes The Overscan function can...

Page 26: ...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 The sleep timer turns the projector off at the preset time 1 Press the MENU button and then use button to select the menu 2 Press the button to select Sleep time item 3 Press the button to select the desired preset time Press ...

Page 27: ...urn off the lamp press BLANK on the remote control Do not block the projection lens with any objects when the projector is under operation as this could cause the objects to become heated and deformed or even cause a fire Using Blank Function This function may be effective if you need to get the attention of the audience during presentations meetings or briefings 1 Press the KEYSTONE button of rem...

Page 28: ... the STILL button You can freeze the input image 2 To exit STILL press any button The STILL function will release automatically after approximately 10 minutes Using Still Function Moving Image Still Image Keystone 0 Blank Image Lamp mode Lamp time 11 Hr Logo High Bright MENU Prev Move Select 1 Press the LAMP button of remote control 2 Press the button to adjust the screen condition as you want Hig...

Page 29: ...amp is reaching the end of its life the lamp indicator will turn red The lamp warning LED illuminates red continuously in the case of excessive lamp time Press the MENU button twice or the EXIT button to exit the menu screen Checking lamp time Keystone 0 Blank Image Lamp mode Lamp time 11 Hr Logo High Bright MENU Exit Move OK ...

Page 30: ...ults perform this function while displaying a still image Screen Menu Options 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 depends on input resolutions Press the MENU button twice or the EXIT button to exit the menu screen 1 Pre...

Page 31: ...creen 1 Press the MENU button and then use button to select the menu 2 Press the button to select Vertical item 3 Press the button to make desired adjustments Vertical adjustment range is 25 25 The variable range can be different depends on input resolutions Press the MENU button twice or the EXIT button to exit the menu screen Using Vertical Function Using Horizontal Function Auto Configure Phase...

Page 32: ... does not support the input signal Out of Range message appears on the screen The projector supports DDC1 2B type as Plug Play function Auto recognition of PC monitor The Synchronization input form for horizontal and vertical frequencies are Separate According to PC the optimum vertical frequency may not be displayed up to the optimum frequency of set in Registration information Display registrati...

Page 33: ...power cable To remove dirt or dust wipe the casing with a soft dry lint free cloth To remove stubborn dirt or stains moisten a soft cloth with water and a neutral detergent and then wipe the casing Do not use alcohol benzene thinners or other chemical detergents as these can cause the casing to be warped or discolored The projector needs little maintenance You should keep the lens clean because an...

Page 34: ...Electronics Service Center Using another manufacturers lamp may cause damage to the Projector and lamp Pull out the lamp only when replacing the lamp Keep the lamp unit out of reach of children Keep the Lamp away from heat sources such as radiators stoves etc To reduce the risk of fire do not expose the lamp to liquids or foreign materials Do not place the lamp near any heat source Make sure the n...

Page 35: ...owly and remove the lamp case 6 Insert the new lamp gently into the correct position Make sure it is inserted correctly 7 Tighten the screws you removed in step 3 Make sure they are fixed firmly 8 Close the lamp cover and install the screws from step 2 to install the cover If the lamp cover is not installed correctly the unit will not power on Replacing the Lamp Screws Using another manufacturers ...

Page 36: ...he 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 The projector uses the high pressure mercury lamp so that the serious caution is essential The shock or abuse while using may cause lamp to blow off with explosion When you cont...

Page 37: ...nsumption 220W 0 62 inches Wide 1 6 10 3m 40 250 inches Tele 1 8 11 9m 40 250 inches 134 12m 1 1 16 NTSC PAL SECAM NTSC4 43 PAL M PAL N AC 100 240V 50 60Hz 3 0A 1 2A 94 5 3 7 Without leg 302 11 9 271 10 7 3 42 7 5 1280 Horizontal x 720 Vertical pixel 16 9 horizontal vertical MODEL Resolution Horizontal Vertical Ratio DLP panel size Screen size Projection distance Projection off set ratio Remote co...

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