LG DX125, User Manual

Page 1: ...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 trademark of ACCO Bran...

Page 2: ...ations 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 Remote Control Some remote controls have a laser for pointing out items on a screen DANGER Do not point the laser in the eyes Doing so c...

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Page 4: ...ne of vision projections remain square with advanced keystone correction for angled projections Input source automatically detected Off to go cooling system allows this projector to shut down without a long cooling time 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 a...

Page 5: ...EL 19 ADJUSTING THE ZOOM FOCUS AND KEYSTONE 20 ADJUSTING THE VOLUME 21 ON SCREEN DISPLAY OSD MENU SETTINGS 22 OSD MENU CONTROLS 22 Navigating the OSD 22 SETTING THE OSD LANGUAGE 24 MAIN MENU 25 Main Menu Functions Available for Connected Source 26 SETUP MENU 27 Setup Menu Functions Available for Connected Source 27 Advance Feature 28 User Color 30 CONFIG MENU 31 UTILITY MENU 32 Utility Menu Functi...

Page 6: ...PECIFICATIONS 44 SPECIFICATIONS 44 Input output connectors 46 PROJECTION DISTANCE V S PROJECTION SIZE 47 DX130 47 DX125 DS125 48 AB110 49 TIMING MODE TABLE 50 PROJECTOR DIMENSIONS 52 REGULATORY COMPLIANCE 53 FCC WARNING 53 CANADA 53 SAFETY CERTIFICATIONS 53 EN 55022 WARNING 53 Downloaded from ProjectorsManual com Manuals ...

Page 7: ... are included Models DS125 AB110 Models DX125 DX130 DLP PROJECTOR REMOTE CONTROL WITH ONE 3V CR2025 BATTERY REMOTE CONTROL WITH TWO AAA BATTERIES POWER CORD USB CABLE S VIDEO CABLE COMPUTER CABLE DVI DB15 DVI TO RGB ADAPTER DVI TO YPBPR ADAPTER CD ROM THIS USER S MANUAL QUICK START GUIDE CARRYING CASE Contact your dealer immediately if any items are missing appear damaged or if the unit does not w...

Page 8: ...e e er r r s s s M M Ma a an n nu u ua a al ll 2 Accessories You can purchase the following accessories from your dealer AUDIO CABLE DVI TO YPBPR CABLE DVI TO DVI COMPUTER CABLE VIDEO CABLE PN6E0766 MAC ADAPTER REPLACEMENT LAMP Downloaded from ProjectorsManual com Manuals ...

Page 9: ... 3 Height adjuster Adjusts level of projector 19 4 Lens Adjust focus zoom on top opening 5 Focus Focuses the projected image 6 Zoom Enlarges the projected image 20 7 Speaker Built in mono speaker 8 See Top view OSD buttons and LEDs on next page 9 Rear IR receiver Receiver for IR signal from remote control 11 Important Ventilation openings on the projector allow for good air circulation which keeps...

Page 10: ...top effect Navigates and changes settings in the OSD 20 4 Auto Right cursor Optimizes image size position and resolution Navigates and changes settings in the OSD 5 Power button Turns the projector on or off 16 Orange Lamp ready you can safely turn on or off the projector 6 Ready LED Flashing Lamp not ready do not press the power button Green Unit is powered on and working correctly Off Unit is po...

Page 11: ...o Connect a composite video cable from a video device 4 S video Connect the S video cable supplied from a video device 5 Audio in Connect the audio cable not supplied from the input de vice 6 USB Connect the USB cable supplied from a computer 15 7 Security Lock Secure to permanent object with a Kensington Lock sys tem 39 Note If your video equipment has both S video and RCA jacks composite video c...

Page 12: ...r for information on mounting the projector on a ceiling 2 Projection lamp cover Remove when changing lamp 36 Caution For ceiling installations use approved mounting hardware and M4 screws with a maximum screw depth of 6 mm 1 4 inch To allow for proper ventilation keep a distance of 50 cm 20 inches from walls and ceiling For permanent installations follow local codes Downloaded from ProjectorsManu...

Page 13: ... lights can disrupt remote control operation 2 Be sure nothing obstructs the path between the remote control and the projector If the path be tween 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 u...

Page 14: ... adjustment for phase tracking size position 11 Keystone bottom Corrects image trapezoid wider bottom effect 12 Keystone top Corrects image trapezoid wider top effect 20 13 Down cursor Navigates and changes settings in the OSD Down arrow when connected through USB to a PC and OSD is Off 14 Left cursor Navigates and changes settings in the OSD Left arrow when connected through USB to a PC and OSD i...

Page 15: ...he 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 s manual describes the functions based on the remote control ITEM ...

Page 16: ...ze Freeze unfreezes the on screen picture 16 Blank Makes the screen blank 17 Source Detects the input device 18 Auto Auto adjustment for phase tracking size position 19 Menu Opens the OSD 22 20 Status Opens the OSD Status menu the menu only opens when an input device is detected 35 21 Keystone top bottom Corrects image trapezoid wider top bottom effect 20 22 Left cursor Navigates and changes setti...

Page 17: ...ll function well within a radius of about 10 meters 33 feet and 30 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 ...

Page 18: ...Remote Control DX125 DX130 2 3 4 5 6 9 1 10 7 8 AUTO SOURCE M ENU KEYS TONE KEYS TONE 6 3 7 POWER 4 9 8 10 1 2 5 Some buttons on the projector have two functions For example item 8 10 on the projector functions both as the keystone button and as the up cursor key in OSD menus Downloaded from ProjectorsManual com Manuals ...

Page 19: ...e direction of the arrow 2 Insert the supplied battery with the posi tive 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 Downloaded from ProjectorsManual com Manuals ...

Page 20: ... compartment cover by sliding the cover in the direction of the arrow 2 Insert the supplied batteries taking note of the polarity as shown here 3 Replace the cover Caution 1 Only use AAA alkaline batteries 2 Dispose of used batteries according to local ordinance regulations 3 Remove the batteries when not using the projector for prolonged periods Downloaded from ProjectorsManual com Manuals ...

Page 21: ...ter Connect the DVI to RGB adapter to the DVI I connector Connect a VGA cable from a computer to the DVI to RGB adapter A DVI I DVI to YPbPr adapter Connect the DVI to YPbPr adapter to the DVI I connector Connect a component video cable from a video device to the DVI to YPbPr adapter B Video Connect a composite video cable from a video device C S video Connect the supplied S video cable from a vid...

Page 22: ...ash screen displays and connected devices are detected If the connected device is a PC press the appropriate keys on the computer key board to switch the display output to the projector Check the user manual of the PC to determine the appropriate Fn key combination to change display output See Setting an Access Password Secu rity Lock on page 18 if Security Lock is enabled DX125 DX130 4 If more th...

Page 23: ...the Power button The projector prepares for shut down and a Wait a moment please message appears 6 When the Power Off Press Power again message appears press the Power button The projector turns off Caution Do not unplug the power cord until the Ready LED stops flashing indicating the projector has cooled down Downloaded from ProjectorsManual com Manuals ...

Page 24: ...ring the password 1 Press the Menu button to open the OSD menu 2 Press the cursor button to move to the Setup menu 3 Press the cursor button to select Ad vance Feature and press Enter or 4 Press the cursor button to select Secu rity Lock 5 Press the cursor button to select En able White text is selected A password dialog box automatically ap pears 6 You can only use the cursor buttons in the passw...

Page 25: ...l and sturdy Position the projector so that it is perpendicular to the screen Be sure cables are not in the way or can cause the projector to be knocked over C B A 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 pr...

Page 26: ...d image A 2 Use the Image zoom con trol on the projector only to resize the projected im age and screen size B A B 3 Use the Keystone buttons on the projector or the remote control to correct image trapezoid wider top or bottom effect AUTO SOURCE M ENU KEYS TONE KEYS TONE POWER DS125 AB110 AUTO SOURCE M ENU KEYS TONE KEYS TONE POWER DX125 DX130 The keystone control ap pears on the display Download...

Page 27: ...n n nu u ua a al ll 21 Adjusting the Volume Press the Volume but tons on the remote control The volume control ap pears on the display 1 2 Use the Volume but tons to adjust the level DS125 AB110 DX125 DX130 3 Press the Mute button to turn off the volume Downloaded from ProjectorsManual com Manuals ...

Page 28: ... cursor buttons or the buttons on the top of the projector to navigate and make changes to the OSD The following illustration shows the corresponding buttons on the re mote control and on the projector DS125 AB110 1 2 3 4 5 AUTO SOURCE M ENU KEYS TONE KEYS TONE POWER 1 3 4 5 2 DX125 DX130 1 2 3 4 5 AUTO SOURCE M ENU KEYS TONE KEYS TONE POWER 3 2 1 5 4 Downloaded from ProjectorsManual com Manuals ...

Page 29: ...ove up and down in a menu 4 Press to change values for settings and then press Enter or to confirm the new set ting 5 Press Menu to close the OSD or leave a sub menu Note Depending on the video source not all items in the OSD are available For example the Horizon tal Vertical Position items in the Setup menu can only be modified when connected to a PC Items that are not available cannot be accesse...

Page 30: ...ection Set the OSD lan guage to your preference before continuing The default language is English 1 Press the Menu button The Main menu appears 2 Press the cursor button until Language is highlighted 3 Press the cursor button until the language you want is highlighted 4 Press the cursor or Enter button to confirm the language 5 Press the Menu button twice to close the OSD Downloaded from Projector...

Page 31: ... button to adjust the contrast Range 0 100 50 Sharpness Press the cursor button to adjust the display sharpness Range 1 5 3 Color Temperature Press the cursor button to adjust the video tint hue Range Cool Normal Warm Normal Color Saturation Press the cursor button to adjust the video saturation Range 0 100 50 Color Tint Press the cursor button to adjust the video tint hue Range 0 100 50 Gamma Pre...

Page 32: ...ngs to default values Main Menu Functions Available for Connected Source Function Source RGB DVI Component Video Composite Video S video Brightness O O O O O Contrast O O O O O Sharpness O O O O O Color Temp O O O O O Color Saturation O O O Color Tint O O O Gamma O O O O O Color Space O O O O O Reset O O O O O O User adjustable Downloaded from ProjectorsManual com Manuals ...

Page 33: ...left or right Range 0 100 50 Vertical Position Press the cursor button to move the image up or down Range 0 100 50 Keystone Press the cursor button to correct distortion of the projected image Range 50 50 0 Aspect Ratio Press the cursor button to toggle between the 4 3 standard format and the 16 9 High Definition TV HDTV format DS125 4 3 DX125 4 3 DX130 4 3 AB110 16 9 Advance Feature See Advance F...

Page 34: ...or balance in each color of RGB red green blue and their neutral colors cyan magenta yellow white by using color correction adjustment Increas ing a color s setting heightens the intensity of that color on the screen while a lower setting makes the color less in tense Press to select a color Press to adjust the selected color Range 0 100 80 Data source Video source DX125 10 0 DX130 10 0 DS125 10 0...

Page 35: ... Security Lock a Register Password dialog box appears You can only use the cursor buttons in the password fields Press the cursor buttons in any order and confirm to set the password When the password is enabled it must be entered every time after you power on the projec tor See Setting an Access Password Security Lock on page 18 for steps on setting the password No password Reset Resets White Pea...

Page 36: ...g ITEM DESCRIPTION DEFAULT Red Press the cursor button to adjust the red color level Range 0 100 80 Green Press the cursor button to adjust the green color level Range 0 100 80 Blue Press the cursor button to adjust the blue color level Range 0 100 80 Cyan Press the cursor button to adjust the cyan color level Range 0 100 80 Magenta Press the cursor button to adjust the magenta color level Range 0...

Page 37: ... Black Red Green Blue White Blue Auto Power Off Press the cursor button to enable or disable automatic shut down of lamp after 10 minutes of inactivity Range On Off Off Volume Press the cursor button to adjust the audio volume level Range 0 8 4 Menu Position Press the cursor button to position the OSD on screen Range Left Right Center Down Up Center Menu Display Press the cursor button to determin...

Page 38: ... cursor button to select the video standard Range Auto NTSC PAL SECAM Auto Video AGC Press the cursor button to enable or disable automatic gain control for the video source Range On Off On Press the cursor button to choose from four projection methods Desktop mount front of screen Desktop mount rear of screen Ceiling mount front of screen Projection Ceiling mount rear of screen Desktop front Freq...

Page 39: ...an menu You must zoom in before you can open the Pan menu Use the cursor buttons to pan the zoomed image Press the Menu button to exit Reset Resets Video Type Video AGC Projection and Digital Zoom to default values Utility Menu Functions Available for Connected Source Function Source RGB DVI Component Video Composite Video S video Video Type O O Video AGC O O Projection O O O O O Frequency O O Tra...

Page 40: ...ton to move to the Lan guage menu Press the cursor button to move up and down in the Language menu Press Enter or to confirm the new setting ITEM DESCRIPTION DEFAULT English Français Dtsch Italiano Español Svenska 简体中文 繁體中文 日本語 한국어 Português Русско Press the cursor button to move up and down in the menu Press the Enter or to confirm the language English Downloaded from ProjectorsManual com Manuals...

Page 41: ...e color standard for video mode Active Source Displays the active source Lamp Hours Shows the number of hours the lamp has been in use for Low Middle and High modes These items are display only Lamp Mode Press the cursor button to choose the lamp mode Range Low Middle and High Low mode uses less power and extends lamp life but decreases lamp brightness High mode uses more power and increases lamp ...

Page 42: ... of mercury and should be disposed of according to local or dinance regulations 2 Avoid touching the glass surface of the new lamp Doing so may shorten its operation life Warning Be sure to turn off and unplug the projector at least an hour before replacing the lamp Failure to do so could result in a severe burn 1 Loosen the two captive screws on the lamp compartment cover A 2 Remove the lamp com ...

Page 43: ...s s s M M Ma a an n nu u ua a al ll 37 3 Remove the two screws from the lamp module A 4 Lift the module handle up B B A A 5 Pull firmly on the module han dle to remove the lamp module 6 Reverse steps 1 to 5 to install the new lamp module Downloaded from ProjectorsManual com Manuals ...

Page 44: ...atus menu appears again showing the Lamp Hours reset to zero Cleaning the Projector Cleaning the projector to remove dust and grime will help ensure trouble free operation Warning 1 Be sure to turn off and unplug the projector at least an hour before cleaning Failure to do so could result in a severe burn 2 Use only a dampened cloth when cleaning Do not allow water to enter the ventilation opening...

Page 45: ...st with a clean dampened cloth 2 Moisten the cloth with warm water and mild detergent such as used to wash dishes and then wipe the case 3 Rinse all detergent from the cloth and wipe the projector again Caution To prevent discoloration or fading of the case do not use abrasive alcohol based cleaners Using the Kensington Lock If you are concerned about security attach the projector to a permanent o...

Page 46: ...attached device is turned on Ensure a connected PC is not in suspend 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 pin point the problem and...

Page 47: ...op PC 2 Turn off all equipment and power up again in the correct order Problem The image is blurred 1 Adjust 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...

Page 48: ...Problem The lamp goes off 1 Power surges can cause the lamp to turn off Press the power button twice to turn off the projector When the Ready LED is on press the power button 2 Replace the lamp module 3 Put the old lamp back in the projector and have the projector serviced Remote Control Problems Problem The projector does not respond to the remote control 1 Direct the remote control towards remot...

Page 49: ... to solve the problem you should have the projector serviced Pack the projector in the original carton Include a description of the problem and a checklist of the steps you took when trying to fix the problem The information may be useful to service personnel For servicing return the projector to the place you purchased it Downloaded from ProjectorsManual com Manuals ...

Page 50: ...o SXGA 1280x 1024 75 Hz 140MHz DS125 Up to SXGA 1280x 1024 60 Hz 110MHz Bandwidth AB110 Up to 1920 x 1080i 60Hz Color DX130 DX125 DS125 AB110 16 7 Million 24 bits Pixel Min 75 Brightness Uniformity DX130 DX125 DS125 AB110 Typical 85 Color 16 7 Million 24 bits Pixel Projection dis tance Wide Tele DX130 DX125 DS125 AB110 1 5 to 7 meters overdrive 1m to 10m DX130 100 3 66m 1 04m 4 86m Wide 0 89m 4 17...

Page 51: ... thru DVI_I EDTV 480p thru DVI_I HDTV 720p 1080i thru DVI_I Video compatibility DX130 DX125 DS125 AB110 NTSC NTSC 4 43 PAL B G H I M N 60 SECAM DX130 DX125 15 31 90 kHz H Sync DS125 AB110 15 31 70 kHz V Sync 50 85 Hz Operating temperature 5 35 C sea level Dimensions WxDxH See Projector Dimentions on page 49 Weight DX130 DX125 DS125 AB110 2 05Kg 4 5 lbs Middle Mode typical 255 watts 110Vac Low Mode...

Page 52: ... 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 46 Input output connectors DVI I PC USB Composite video RCAx1 Video S video Mini DIN Audio Mini jack Security Kensington slot Downloaded from ProjectorsManual com Manuals ...

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Page 56: ...0 0 Ο 480i 15 8 60 0 Ο SDTV 576i 15 6 50 0 Ο 480p 31 5 60 0 Ο EDTV 576p 31 3 50 0 Ο 720p 45 0 60 0 Ο 1080i 33 8 60 0 Ο HDTV 1080i 28 1 50 0 Ο Data Source 640 x 400 37 9 85 0 Ο Ο 640 x 480 31 5 60 0 Ο Ο 640 x 480 37 9 72 0 Ο Ο 640 x 480 37 5 75 0 Ο Ο 640 x 480 43 3 85 0 Ο Ο 800 x 600 35 2 56 0 Ο Ο 800 x 600 37 9 60 0 Ο Ο 800 x 600 46 9 75 0 Ο Ο 800 x 600 48 1 72 0 Ο Ο 800 x 600 53 7 85 0 Ο Ο 1024 x...

Page 57: ... H KHz Refresh Rate Hz Video Digital Analog 1280 x 1024 79 98 75 0 Ο 1400 x 1050 65 3 60 Ο 1400 x 1050 64 7 60 Ο 640 x 480 34 98 66 66 Ο Ο 640 x 480 35 0 66 68 Ο Ο 832 x 624 49 725 74 55 Ο Ο 1024 x 768 60 24 75 Ο Ο Apple Macintosh 1152 x 870 68 68 75 06 Ο Ο Ο Frequency supported Frequency not supported Downloaded from ProjectorsManual com Manuals ...

Page 58: ...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 52 Projector Dimensions 25 9cm 10 2 inches 6 9 cm 2 7 inches 19 3 cm 7 6 inches Downloaded from ProjectorsManual com Manuals ...

Page 59: ... 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 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 Safety Certific...