LG DS325, User Manual

Page 1: ...spect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose The manufacturer reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes from time to time in the content hereof without obligation of the manufacturer to notify any person of such revision or changes Trademark Recognition Kensington is a U S registered ...

Page 2: ...ution Alerts you to situations that may damage the unit Warning Alerts you to situations that may damage the unit create a hazardous environment or cause per sonal injury Throughout this manual component parts and items in the OSD menus are denoted in bold font as in this example Push the Menu button on the remote control to open the Main menu General Safety Information Do not open the unit case A...

Page 3: ...cing the lamp can be hazardous if done incorrectly See Replacing the Projection Lamp on page 31 for clear and safe instructions for this procedure Before replacing the lamp Unplug the power cord Allow the lamp to cool for about one hour Cleaning the Projector Unplug the power cord before cleaning See Cleaning the Projector on page 34 Allow the lamp to cool for about one hour Regulatory Warnings Be...

Page 4: ...r images Flexible setup allows for front rear projections Line of vision projections remain square with advanced keystone correction for angled projections Input source automatically detected About this manual This manual is intended for end users and describes how to install and operate the DLP projector Wher ever possible relevant information such as an illustration and its description has been ...

Page 5: ...TING THE VOLUME 17 ON SCREEN DISPLAY OSD MENU SETTINGS 18 OSD MENU CONTROLS 18 Navigating the OSD 18 SETTING THE OSD LANGUAGE 19 OSD MENU OVERVIEW 20 OSD SUB MENU OVERVIEW 21 IMAGE MENU 22 Color Manager 23 COMPUTER MENU 24 VIDEO AUDIO MENU 25 INSTALLATION I MENU 26 INSTALLATION II MENU 27 OSD Menu Setting 28 Peripheral Test 29 Lamp Hour Reset 29 Factory Reset 30 Status 30 MAINTENANCE AND SECURITY ...

Page 6: ... er r r s s s M M Ma a an n nu u ua a al ll vi SPECIFICATIONS 39 Input output connectors 39 PROJECTION DISTANCE V S PROJECTION SIZE 40 TIMING MODE TABLE 41 PROJECTOR DIMENSIONS 43 REGULATORY COMPLIANCE 44 FCC WARNING 44 CANADA 44 SAFETY CERTIFICATIONS 44 EN 55022 WARNING 44 ...

Page 7: ...25 BATTERY RGB CABLE POWER CORD AUDIO CABLE OPTIONAL COMPONENT CABLE OPTIONAL VIDEO CABLE OPTIONAL S VIDEO CABLE OPTIONAL RGB TO COMPONENT ADAPTER OPTIONAL CARRYING CASE CD ROM THIS USER S MANUAL Contact your dealer immediately if any items are missing appear damaged or if the unit does not work It is recommend that you keep the original packing material should you ever need to return the equipmen...

Page 8: ...eight adjuster Adjusts level of projector 15 4 Lens cap Covers lens to protect when not in use 5 IR receiver Receiver for IR signal from remote control 6 6 Lens Remove lens cap before use 7 Focus ring Focuses the projected image 8 Zoom ring Enlarges the projected image 16 9 Function keys See Top view On screen Display OSD buttons and LEDs 3 Important Ventilation openings on the projector allow for...

Page 9: ...ror code On System over temperature 4 TEMP LED Off Normal State Orange Lamp is ready to be powered on 5 READY LED Lamp not ready Warm up shutting down cooling see Flashing LED Error Messages on page 37 6 MENU Open and exits the OSD buttons Left cursor SOURCE Detects the input device Navigates and changes settings in the OSD 18 7 Down cursor VOL KEYSTONE Quick Menu For Keystone Audio Volume Navigat...

Page 10: ... computer service only 3 USB Service Only 4 AUDIO Connect the AUDIO CABLE from the input device 4 5 S VIDEO Connect the S VIDEO CABLE from a video device 10 6 VIDEO Connect the VIDEO CABLE from a video device Connect the RGB CABLE from a computer and compo nents 7 RGB Secure to permanent object with a Kensington Lock system 35 8 Security Lock Note If your video equipment has both S VIDEO and RCA j...

Page 11: ...ottom view ITEM LABEL DESCRIPTION SEE PAGE 31 1 Lamp cover Remove when changing the lamp 2 Lens cap hook To fasten the lens cap cover 3 Tilt adjustor Rotate adjuster lever to adjust angle position 5 4 Height adjustor button Push to release adjustor 15 5 Height adjustor Adjuster drops down when adjuster button is pushed ...

Page 12: ... can disrupt remote control operation 2 Be sure nothing obstructs the path between the remote control and the projector If the path be tween the remote control and the projector is obstructed you can bounce the signal off certain reflective surfaces such as projector screens 3 The buttons and keys on the projector have the same functions as the corresponding buttons on the remote control This user...

Page 13: ...ettings in the OSD 18 5 Volume Increase volume 6 Volume Decrease volume 17 7 Mute Mutes the built in speaker 8 Freeze Freeze unfreezes the on screen picture 9 Source Detects the input device 10 Auto Auto adjustment for frequency tracking size position RGB only 11 Keystone top Corrects image trapezoid wider top effect 12 Keystone bottom Corrects image trapezoid wider bottom effect 16 13 Down cursor...

Page 14: ... degrees above or below the projector level If the projector does not respond to the remote control move a little closer Projector and Remote Control Buttons The projector can be operated using the remote control or the buttons on the top of the projector All operations can be carried out with the remote control however the buttons on the projector are lim ited in use The following illustration sh...

Page 15: ...over in the direction of the arrow A Pull out the cover B 2 Insert the battery with the positive side facing up 3 Replace the cover Caution 1 Only use a 3V lithium battery CR2025 2 Dispose of used batteries according to local ordinance regulations 3 Remove the battery when not using the projector for prolonged periods ...

Page 16: ...e appropriate output connector ITEM LABEL DESCRIPTION A 10 USB Service Only Connect the USB CABLE from a computer service only B Connect the AUDIO CABLE from the computer s audio out connector AUDIO Connect the AUDIO CABLE mini jack to RCA x 2 from a video device C S VIDEO Connect the S VIDEO CABLE from a video device D VIDEO Connect the VIDEO CABLE from a video device E Connect the RGB CABLE from...

Page 17: ...e and not a flashing orange Then press the POWER button to turn on the projector The projector splash screen displays and connected devices are detected See Setting an Access Password Security Lock on page 13 if security lock is enabled 4 If more than one input device is con nected press the SOURCE button and use to scroll among devices Component is supported through the RGB to COMPONENT ADAPTER R...

Page 18: ...n n nu u ua a al ll 5 When the Power Off Press Power again message appears press the POWER button The projector turns off Caution 1 Be sure to remove the lens cap before starting projector 2 Do not unplug the power cord until the READY LED stops flashing indicating the projector has cooled down 12 ...

Page 19: ... OSD on page 18 and Setting the OSD Language on page 19 for help on using OSD menus Important Keep the password in a safe place Without the password you will not be able to use the projector If you lose the password contact your reseller for information on clearing the password 1 Press the MENU button to open the OSD menu 2 Press the cursor button to move to the Installation I menu 3 Press the cur...

Page 20: ...the same arrow five times but not less than five Press the cursor buttons in any order to set the password Push the MENU button to exit the dialog box 6 The password confirm menu appears when user presses the power on key in case the Security Lock is enabled Enter the password in the order you set it at step 5 In case you forget the password please contact the service center Service center will va...

Page 21: ...ector so that it is perpendicular to the screen Ensure the cables are in a safe location You could trip over them 1 To raise the level of the projector lift the projector A and press the height adjuster button B The height adjuster drops down C 2 To lower the level of the projector press the height adjuster button and push down on the top of the projector 3 To adjust the angle of the picture turn ...

Page 22: ...ge zoom control on the projector only to resize the pro jected image and screen size B 2 Use the Image focus control on the projector only to sharpen the pro jected image A 3 Use the KEYSTONE buttons on the projector or the remote control to correct image trapezoid wider top or bottom effect Remote control and OSD panel 4 The keystone control appears on the display 16 ...

Page 23: ...a a an n nu u ua a al ll Adjusting the Volume 1 Press the Volume buttons on the remote control The volume control appears on the display 2 Press the Down Cursor button on the keypad to adjust Volume 3 Press the MUTE button to turn off the volume This feature is available only on the remote 17 ...

Page 24: ...n the re mote control and on the projector 1 To enter the OSD press the MENU button 2 There are five menus Press the cursor button to move through the menus 3 Press the cursor button to move up and down in a menu 4 Press to change values for settings 5 Press MENU to close the OSD or leave a submenu Note Depending on the video source not all items in the OSD are available For example the Horizon ta...

Page 25: ...the OSD Language Set the OSD language to your preference before continuing 1 Press the MENU button Press the cursor button to navigate to Installation I 2 Press the cursor button until Language is highlighted 3 Press the cursor button until the language you want is highlighted 4 Press the MENU button twice to close the OSD 19 ...

Page 26: ...r Space Color Temperature Color Manager PC MAC Video Chart B W Auto RGB YCbCr YPbPr 6500 K 9300 K 10500 K Computer Horizontal Position Auto Image Vertical Position Frequency Tracking 5 5 Video Audio Video AGC On Off Reset Video Saturation 0 100 Video Tint 0 100 Film Mode Video Overscan On Off Volume 0 8 Mute On Off Auto Off Installation I Black Red Green Blue White Language Digital Zoom Auto Sourc...

Page 27: ...t Right Hue 99 99 Saturation 0 199 Gain 0 199 Green Saturation 0 199 Gain 0 199 Hue 99 99 Blue Saturation 0 199 Gain 0 199 Hue 99 99 Cyan Saturation 0 199 Gain 0 199 Hue 99 99 Magenta Saturation 0 199 Gain 0 199 Hue 99 99 Yellow Saturation 0 199 Gain 0 199 Hue 99 99 White Green 0 199 Red 0 199 Blue 0 199 Sound Test Button Test Color Test Status Active Source Lamp Hours Video information Menu Displ...

Page 28: ...utton to adjust the Brilliant Color value Brightness Press the cursor button to adjust the display brightness Contrast Press the cursor button to adjust the display contrast Sharpness Press the cursor button to adjust the display sharpness level Gamma Press the cursor button to adjust the gamma correction of the display Color Space Press the cursor button to adjust the color space Color Temperatur...

Page 29: ...adjust the Hue Saturation and Gain Green Select to enter the Blue Color Manager Press the buttons to adjust the Hue Saturation and Gain Blue Select to enter the Cyan Color Manager Press the buttons to adjust the Hue Saturation and Gain Cyan Select to enter the Magenta Color Manager Press the buttons to adjust the Hue Saturation and Gain Magenta Select to enter the Yellow Color Manager Press the bu...

Page 30: ...in the computer menu Press to change values for settings ITEM DESCRIPTION Horizontal Position Press the cursor button to adjust the display position to left or right Vertical Position Press the cursor button to adjust the display position to up or down Frequency Press the cursor button to adjust the A D sampling clock Tracking Press the cursor button to adjust the A D sampling dot Auto Image Press...

Page 31: ...e Automatic Gain Control for video source Video Saturation Press the buttons to adjust the video saturation Video Tint Press the buttons to adjust the video tint hue Film Mode Press the buttons to select a different film mode Video Overscan Press the buttons to enable or disable video over scan Volume Press the buttons to adjust the audio volume level Mute Press the buttons to turn On or Off the s...

Page 32: ...ort to find out the valid source Blank Screen Press the cursor button to select different color to blank the screen Projection Press the cursor button to choose from two projection methods Security Lock Press the cursor button to enable or disable security lock function Aspect Ratio Press the cursor button to adjust the video aspect ratio Note The Aspect Ratio function is only accessible when the ...

Page 33: ...h fan speeds Note We recommend selecting high speed in high temperatures high humidity or high altitude areas Fan Speed Press the cursor button to select the lamp mode for higher brightness or lower brightness to save lamp life Lamp Mode Enter to enter the OSD setting menu See page 18 Press for more information on OSD setting menu OSD Menu Setting Press Enter to enter the Peripheral Test menu See ...

Page 34: ...se e er r r s s s M M Ma a an n nu u ua a al ll OSD Menu Setting ITEM DESCRIPTION Menu Position Press button to select different OSD location Translucent Menu Press button to select OSD background translucent level Menu Display Press button to select OSD timeout delay 28 ...

Page 35: ... Enter to test the IR remote controller for diagnostic Remote Control Test Press Enter to test the button on keypad Button Test Press Enter to select different colors on screen Color Test Sound Test Press Enter to test the sound function of the internal speaker Lamp Hour Reset Resetting the Lamp on page 33 to reset the lamp hour counter Please refer to 29 ...

Page 36: ...ll the menu items to the factory default values Status Press the cursor button to move up and down in the Installation II menu Select the Installation II sub menu and press Enter to enter the Status sub menu ITEM DESCRIPTION Active Source Display the activated source Video Information Displays resolution video information for RGB source and color standard for Video source Lamp Hours Lamp hour used...

Page 37: ...your local dealer Important a The fluorescent lamp used in this product contains a small amount of mercury b Do not dispose this product with general household waste c Disposal of this product must be carried out in accordance with the regulations of your local authority Warning Be sure to turn off and unplug the projector at least 30 minutes before replacing the lamp Failure to do so could result...

Page 38: ...o oj jje e ec c ct tto o or r r U U Us s se e er r r s s s M M Ma a an n nu u ua a al ll 32 3 Remove the two screws from the lamp module A 4 Lift the module handle up B 5 Pull firmly on the module han dle to remove the lamp module ...

Page 39: ...n place and the lamp connector must be con nected properly before tightening the screws Resetting the Lamp After replacing the lamp you should reset the lamp hour counter to zero Refer to the following 1 Press the MENU button to open the OSD menu 2 Press the cursor button to move to the Installation II menu 3 Press the cursor button to move down to Lamp Hour Reset 4 Press the cursor or button A me...

Page 40: ...e projector interior when cleaning have the projector serviced Cleaning the Lens You can purchase optic lens cleaner from most camera stores Refer to the following to clean the pro jector lens 1 Apply a little optic lens cleaner to a clean soft cloth Do not apply the cleaner directly to the lens 2 Lightly wipe the lens in a circular motion Caution 1 Do not use abrasive cleaners or solvents 2 To pr...

Page 41: ...attach the projector to a permanent object with the Kensington slot and a security cable Note Contact your vendor for details on purchasing a suitable Kensington security cable The security lock corresponds to Kensington s MicroSaver Security System If you have any com ment contact Kensington 2853 Campus Drive San Mateo CA 94403 U S A Tel 800 535 4242 http www Kensington com 35 ...

Page 42: ... attached Ensure the attached device is turned on Ensure a connected PC is not in suspending mode Ensure a connected notebook computer is configured for an external display This is usu ally done by pressing an Fn key combination on the notebook Tips for Troubleshooting In each problem specific section try the steps in the order suggested This may help you to solve the problem more quickly Try to p...

Page 43: ...just the Focus on the projector 2 Press the Auto button on the remote control or projector 3 Ensure the projector to screen distance is within the 10 meter 33 feet specified range 4 Check that the projector lens is clean Problem The image is wider at the top or bottom trapezoid effect 1 Position the projector so it is as perpendicular to the screen as possible 2 Use the Keystone button on the remo...

Page 44: ...trol 1 Direct the remote control towards remote sensor on the projector 2 Ensure the path between remote and sensor is not obstructed 3 Turn off any fluorescent lights in the room 4 Check the battery polarity 5 Replace the batteries 6 Turn off other Infrared enabled devices in the vicinity 7 Have the remote control serviced Audio Problems Problem There is no sound 1 Adjust the volume on the remote...

Page 45: ...480p 576p 720p 1080i Video compatibility NTSC NTSC 4 43 PAL B G H I M N 60 SECAM H Sync 15 31 70 KHz 15 31 90 KHz V Sync 50 85 Hz Safety certification FCC B UL cUL TUV CB CE GOST SABS IRAM MIC C TICK CCC EK Operation temperature 5 35 C Dimensions 220 mm W x 71 mm H x 178 mm D AC Input AC Universal 100 240 Typical 110 VAC 100 240 10 Power consumption Typical 260W standard mode Typical 210W ECO mode...

Page 46: ...rojection Size Tele Wide Distance m 1 34 3 58 4 47 8 94 1 54 3 09 3 86 11 58 Diagonal Size inches 30 80 100 200 40 80 100 300 Keystone Correction Angle degree 12 3 12 3 12 3 12 3 14 2 14 2 14 2 14 2 Image Height mm 457 1219 1524 1864 610 1219 1524 4572 Image Width mm 610 1626 2032 3762 813 1626 2032 6096 A mm 64 171 213 427 85 171 213 640 40 ...

Page 47: ...x 350 31 5 70 0 640 x 350 37 9 85 0 640 x 400 37 9 85 0 640 x 480 31 5 60 0 640 x 480 37 9 72 0 640 x 480 37 5 75 0 640 x 480 43 3 85 0 800 x 600 35 2 56 0 800 x 600 37 9 60 0 800 x 600 48 1 72 0 800 x 600 46 9 75 0 800 x 600 53 7 85 0 1024 x 768 48 4 60 0 1024 x 768 56 5 70 0 1024 x 768 60 0 75 0 1024 x 768 68 7 85 0 1440 x 900 55 6 60 0 1280 x 1024 63 98 60 0 1280 x 1024 79 98 75 0 1400 x 1050 6...

Page 48: ...60 SDTV 576i 15 625 50 480p 31 469 60 EDTV 576p 31 25 50 720p 37 5 50 720p 45 0 60 1080i 33 8 60 HDTV 1080i 28 1 50 Frequency supported Frequency not supported Displayable level The resolution of the panel for the DS325 is 800 x 600 and 1024 x 768 for the DX325 Resolution other than native resolution may display with uneven size of text or lines HDTV timing DVD player main source VG828 secondary s...

Page 49: ...D D DL L LP P P P P Pr r ro o oj jje e ec c ct tto o or r r U U Us s se e er r r s s s M M Ma a an n nu u ua a al ll Projector Dimensions 220 mm 8 6 inches 178 mm 7 inches 71 mm 2 7 inches 43 ...

Page 50: ...s Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his her own expense Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the parties responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment Canada This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 ...