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Owner's Manual

LG CineBeam

DLP Projector

PF50KS
PF50KG

Please read the safety information carefully before using this product.

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P/NO : SAC37034693 (2211-REV05)

Summary of Contents for CineBeam PF50KG

Page 1: ...Manual LG CineBeam DLP Projector PF50KS PF50KG Please read the safety information carefully before using this product www lg com P NO SAC37034693 2211 REV05 Copyright 2018 LG Electronics Inc All Rights Reserved ...

Page 2: ...ble D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories For DTS patents see http patents dts com Manufactured under license from DTS Licensing Limited DTS the Symbol DTS and the Symbol together DTS 2 0 Channel DTS 2 0 Digital Out DTS HD and DTS Virtual X are registered trademarks or trademarks of DTS Inc in the United States and or other countries DTS Inc All Rights Reserved USB Type CTM and USB CTM are...

Page 3: ...of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the device WARNING CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE AND ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE Read these ins...

Page 4: ...Do not install the product onto a wall or ceiling that is close to sources of oil or oil mist The product may be damaged and fall resulting in serious injury Do not place the projector where it might be exposed to dust This may result in fire Do not use the projector in a damp place such as a bathroom where it is likely to get wet This may result in fire or electric shock Do not allow a tablecloth...

Page 5: ...tor This may cause personal injury or damage to the projector Power WARNING DISCONNECTING THE DEVICE FROM THE MAIN POWER The Power plug is the disconnecting device In case of an emergency the Power Plug must remain readily accessible The grounding wire should be connected Except for devices which are not grounded Ensure that you connect the grounding cable to avoid electric shock If it is not poss...

Page 6: ... Always grab the plug to remove the AC adapter or power cord Otherwise this may result in a fire or may damage the product Refrain from constantly bending the power cord of the AC adapter If the power cord is bent excessively for a long period of time the cord may break inside This may result in a fire or electric shock Ensure the power cord and plug are not damaged modified severely bent twisted ...

Page 7: ...cord or the interior of the projector turn off the projector by pressing the power button Remove all the cables and then contact the customer service center This may result in fire or electric shock The surface of the AC adapter is hot Keep the AC adapter out of the reach of children and avoid touching it during use Never disassemble the power supply devices AC adapter power cord etc This may dama...

Page 8: ...te control with new ones Keep batteries out of reach of children If a child swallows a battery consult a doctor immediately 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...

Page 9: ...sult in fire CAUTION Do not place heavy objects on the projector It may fall down and cause personal injury Be careful not to allow any impact to the lens during transport Do not touch the lens of the projector The lens may be damaged Do not use any sharp tools on the projector such as a knife or hammer because this may damage the casing In the event that no image appears on the screen or no sound...

Page 10: ... hearing Do not use high voltage electrical equipment near the projector e g a bug zapper This may result in product malfunction Do not carelessly throw away old batteries It can cause an explosion or fire The disposal method may vary by country and region Dispose of it in an appropriate manner Risk of fire or explosion if the battery is replaced by an incorrect type Cleaning WARNING Do not spray ...

Page 11: ...t in fire electric shock or cause damage to the product deformation and corrosion Do not wipe the optical system lens mirror right after the product has been turned off or while the product is being operated When cleaning each part of the product remove the power cord and wipe gently with a soft cloth Do not spray with water or wipe with a wet cloth Do not use detergents automobile or industrial p...

Page 12: ...o so may result in an explosion or fire Others WARNING When you go out place the projector out of reach of animals and remove the power plug from the wall outlet Using a damaged power cord may result in short circuit or fire Do not use the projector near high precision electronic devices or those that transmit weak radio signal This may affect the operation of the product causing an accident Only ...

Page 13: ... Do not use or store the projector outdoors for long periods of time Do not mix new batteries with old ones Burst or leaking batteries may result in damage or injury 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 batter...

Page 14: ...amage to the product 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 installed correctly This prevent explosion or fire Incorrect battery replacement may cause fire Batteries Store the accessories battery etc in a safe location out of the reach of children Risk Group 2 CAUTION Possibly hazardous optical ...

Page 15: ... 30 Battery using time information 32 Focus of the Screen Image 33 Watching With the Projector 34 CONNECTING DEVICES 35 HDMI Connection 36 Connecting to HD Receiver DVD or External Devices 36 Connecting a PC 37 Connecting a Laptop 38 Connecting with a USB C Cable 39 Computer Laptop and Phone Connections 39 Connecting Headphones 40 Connecting Headphones 40 Connecting a smart device smartphone table...

Page 16: ...atteries destruction in Colombia projectors will not bring the batteries of remote control included 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 ...

Page 17: ...store or online shopping site or contact the retail store where you purchased the product Optional accessories are subject to change without prior notice Projection Screen Tripod HDMI Cable USB C Cable Magic Remote Control1 AN MR650A 1 Some functions of the Magic Remote may not work ...

Page 18: ...normal result of the manufacturing process and does not indicate a malfunction Main Unit Buttons Lens2 Inlet Vent Speaker Focus Ring Bottom of the Projector Adjustable leg3 Outlet Vent1 Speaker 1 Due to the high temperature of vent area do not get close to the vent area 2 Do not touch the lens when using the projector The lens may be damaged Keep lens away from sharp objects 3 Turn the adjustable ...

Page 19: ... 2 Port 3 USB 2 0 port 4 IR Receiver 5 Switch Turns the projector on and the projector goes into Standby mode Turns the projector off completely Place the switch to when you move the projector or when you intend not to use the projector for long periods of time ...

Page 20: ...20 ENGLISH No Description 6 Headphone Port 7 USB C port 8 DC IN Port 9 Battery Charge Indicator Red Charging Green Charging complete ...

Page 21: ...ons Power On Press the power button once while the projector is off Power Off Press and Hold Press and hold the Power button for more than 3 seconds while the projector is on Volume Control Adjust the volume by pressing the left right button Up Down Left Right Sets functions or moves the cursor ...

Page 22: ...red menu item press the Power button once to select it Turns the power off Changes the input source Clears on screen displays and returns to projector viewing Displays the Settings menu Projector Status Indicators LED Power Indicator LED Power Indicator Red Power standby state Off The projector is operating with the power on When the projector s power switch is switched OFF ...

Page 23: ... adequate open area 30 cm or more around the projector Do not place the projector in a hot cool or humid environment Do not place the projector in a place where it will easily attract dust This may result in fire Never open any cover on the projector There is a high risk of electric shock The projector is manufactured using high precision technology You may however see tiny black dots and or brigh...

Page 24: ...To correct the distortion use the Keystone function 4 Connect the power cord of the projector and the connected device to the wall outlet Ratio of upward projection 100 X 2 X 2 Projection Distance D Screen Height X Screen Y 2 Y 2 Projection Distance D Screen Width Y Screen 16 9 Aspect Ratio Screen Size Screen Width Y mm Screen Height X mm Projection Distance D mm inches mm 25 635 553 311 791 30 76...

Page 25: ... the maximum allowed size it may damage the projector The projector is connected to this part Tripod Bolt used to attach the projector Bottom side of the projector If you are using a tripod be careful not to apply external force to the tripod Doing so may damage the projector Do not place the tripod on an unstable surface Be sure to use a tripod with a maximum load capacity of 3 kg or more To use ...

Page 26: ...e 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 What is Kensington Kensington is a company that provides safety systems for laptops and other electronic devices Website http www kensington com ...

Page 27: ...d Mode Aspect ratio Changes the aspect ratio of the screen Energy Saving Reduces power consumption by adjusting peak screen brightness Number buttons Enters numbers Change the input source to HDMI1 Change the input source to HDMI2 You can access the application by using the number buttons as registered Adjusts the volume level Shows information on the current screen SEARCH Search for content such ...

Page 28: ...Up Down Left Right buttons Sets the function or moves the cursor Shows the current mode and saves changes to the settings Q Settings Accesses the Quick Settings Returns to the previous screen Clears all on screen displays and returns to Projector viewing Control buttons for media contents Coloured buttons These access special functions in some menus Red Green Yellow Blue To use the button press an...

Page 29: ...al operating range is 3 meters or less left right and within a 30 degree arc of the remote control IR receiver For seamless operation do not block the IR receiver When you carry the remote control in the portable bag make sure that the buttons on the remote control are not pressed by the projector cables documents or any other accessories in the bag Otherwise it may significantly reduce the batter...

Page 30: ... Energy Saving will be changed Maximum mode and will be disabled If the screen shows a low battery message be sure to charge the battery The battery is low USB C is disconnected It is displayed when the battery is low during the USB C connection When displayed USB C connection will be released Charge the battery when this message is displayed ...

Page 31: ...ut As your battery is running out the projector will turn off immediately If the battery runs out the projector can only be turned on after it has been connected to a power supply If power is supplied via USB C the product can only be turned on again after the battery has been charged for at least 2 minutes ...

Page 32: ... usage time may vary depending on broadcast type operating temperature period of use and user preferences As the battery is consumable its lifetime gradually decreases When the battery s life is reduced by half replace it with a new battery from an LG Electronics Customer Support Center Do not store or transport at pressures lower than 11 6 kPa and at above 15 000 m altitude Replacement of a batte...

Page 33: ...in focus and fits the screen properly Focus Ring Picture Focus Test To focus the image use the Focus Test function to slowly adjust the focus ring to the left or right while viewing the mark on the screen Optimal focus is reached when the left and right sides of the screen appear balanced ...

Page 34: ...reen select the setting mode you want Store Mode is used when displaying the product in store The picture mode is automatically reset after a certain period of time You can select Home Mode to use the product at home 5 Select the INPUT All Inputs and select the input signal you want 6 Control the projector using the following buttons while watching projector Button Description Moves to the previou...

Page 35: ... CONNECTING DEVICES You can connect various external devices to the projector Computer Notebook Digital Device Headphone DVD USB Games Console Mobile Phone USB C HDMI Page 36 37 38 USB C Page 39 Headphone Page 40 ...

Page 36: ... quality picture and sound Using a HDMI cable connect the port of the projector to the HDMI output port of the device to connect Both video and audio are output at the same time Optional Extras ARC Audio Return Channel External audio devices that support SIMPLINK and ARC must be connected using port When connected with a high speed HDMI cable external audio devices that support ARC output or SPDIF...

Page 37: ...Plug and Play Your PC will automatically detect the projector and requires no driver installation Using an HDMI cable connect the port of the projector to the HDMI output port of your PC Both video and audio are output at the same time Optional Extras ...

Page 38: ...as Examples of switching output settings when connecting a laptop The table below shows examples of switching the output For more information refer to the External Output Connecting to an External Monitor or similar sections of the owner s manual of your computer Brand Switching Output NEC Fn F3 Panasonic Fn F3 Toshiba Fn F5 IBM Fn F7 Sony Fn F7 Fujitsu Fn F10 LG Fn F7 Samsung Fn F4 Macintosh Adju...

Page 39: ...hone PD Power Delivery and DP Alternate Mode are supported A USB C gender changer may be necessary depending on the cable used if using PD Power Delivery The function may not operate properly depending on the connected device s specifications USB C cable status or surroundings PD functions may charge discharge the projector or not operate depending on the specifications of the connected devices Th...

Page 40: ...40 ENGLISH Connecting Headphones Connecting Headphones You can listen to the audio through a headphone Not provided ...

Page 41: ...rt device manufacturer Supported smart devices may change depending on the circumstances of each manufacturer 1 Examples of how to connect a cable to different smart devices cable purchased separately Slimport supported devices HDMI cable Projector HDMI port Projector USB port Charging cable of a smart device Slimport adapter Charger Charging port of a smart device Apple Lightning Digital AV adapt...

Page 42: ...ns Do not wipe the lens while the product is in use or immediately after it has been turned off When cleaning the lens do not use a cleanser automobile or industrial shiner abrasive wax benzene alcohol water etc as this may damage the product Cleaning the Projector Case To clean the projector case first unplug the power cord To remove dust or stains use only a dry lint free nonabrasive cloth to po...

Page 43: ... projection 100 Working range of the remote control 6 m Max Power consumption 65 W AC DC Adaptor Manufacturer APD Model DA 65G19 Manufacturer Honor Model ADS 65FAI 19 19065EPG 1 OR ADS 65FAI 19 19065EPK 1 19 V 3 42 A Adaptor Input 100 240 V 50 60 Hz Audio Output 1 W 1 W Height 49 mm without foot 52 3 mm with foot Width 170 0 mm Depth 170 0 mm without lens 178 0 mm with lens Weight 910 g 1 Full HD ...

Page 44: ...USB Type C Output 5 V 1 A Max Input 5 V 2 A 9 V 2 A 15 V 2 A 20 V 2 A Max Environment Condition Temperature Operation 0 C to 40 C Storage 20 C to 60 C Relative Humidity Operation 0 to 80 Storage 0 to 85 Use only power supplies listed in the user instructions Contents in this manual may be changed without prior notice due to upgrade of product functions ...

Page 45: ...al Frequency kHz Vertical Frequency Hz 640 x 480p 31 46 59 94 31 50 60 00 720 x 480p 31 47 59 94 31 50 60 00 1280 x 720p 44 96 59 94 45 00 60 00 1920 x 1080i 33 72 59 94 33 75 60 00 1920 x 1080p 26 97 23 97 27 00 24 00 33 71 29 97 33 75 30 00 67 43 59 94 67 50 60 00 ...

Page 46: ...864 54 34 60 05 1280 x 1024 63 98 60 02 1360 x 768 47 71 60 01 1920 x 1080 67 5 60 00 If an invalid signal is input into the projector it will not be displayed properly on the screen or a message such as No Signal or Invalid Format will be displayed The projector supports the DDC1 2B type as the Plug and Play function Auto recognition of PC monitor 1920 x 1080 is recommended as the best picture qu...

Page 47: ...nse terms warranty disclaimers and copyright notices are available for download LG Electronics will also provide open source code to you on CD ROM for a charge covering the cost of performing such distribution such as the cost of media shipping and handling upon email request to opensource lge com This offer is valid for a period of three years after our last shipment of this product This offer is...

Page 48: ...48 ENGLISH SYMBOLS Refers to alternating current AC Refers to direct current DC Refers to class II equipment Refers to stand by Refers to ON power Refers to dangerous voltage ...

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Page 50: ...ffer from your projector Your projector s OSD On Screen Display may differ slightly from that shown in this manual Green the buttons and the text to be displayed on the projector screen Copyright 2018 LG Electronics Inc All Rights Reserved ...

Page 51: ...ed Wireless Mouse 18 Using a USB Wired Wireless Keyboard 18 Using a Gamepad 19 HOW TO USE VARIETY OF CONTENTS 20 LG Content Store 20 Creating Wish List 21 Using My Content 21 Account Creating 22 Creating LG Account 22 Account Management 23 Managing your LG Account 23 Use App Contents 24 Installing Apps 24 Watching VOD Content 25 Search Content 26 Search 26 Searching for Content 26 PLAY OTHER DEVIC...

Page 52: ...splay51 Zoom Recording 53 Running Zoom Recording 53 Using My Starter 55 Enjoying Internet 57 Using the Web Browser 57 Notifications 60 Using Notifications 60 TOUR LIST OF SETTINGS 61 Quick Settings 61 To use Setting function quickly 61 Picture Settings 62 Sound Settings 69 Network 76 General 78 Safety Settings 86 Accessibility 87 To Update Software 88 TROUBLESHOOTING 89 Abnormal Operation 89 Scree...

Page 53: ... screen and use whichever you want at any time 2 3 5 1 4 Description 1 You can use your projector s other features while listening to music This feature is available on certain models only You can switch to another input or change your settings You can easily change the settings of your projector Select for advanced setup 2 Displays the remaining battery life This feature is available on certain m...

Page 54: ...en press and hold the Wheel OK or OK button You can view all the apps you used recently in the list This feature is available on certain models only 5 You can run move and delete all the apps installed on your projector Using Recent List To access the list of recently used apps press and hold the button on your remote control or press and hold a recently used item on the Home screen You can run or...

Page 55: ...rol This will activate the app edit mode 2 To move the app to your desired position go to the position and press the Wheel OK or OK button To delete an app select the above the app You can move and delete as many apps as you wish before exiting the edit mode You can also move apps with the buttons on your remote control 3 When you have completed the edit click DONE to exit the app edit mode Some a...

Page 56: ...r may differ depending on the model 1 Press the button on the remote control 2 Select the application name at the top left corner of the screen by the Remote Control to display the Close icon 3 Select the Close icon displayed next to the application name to quit the function in use ...

Page 57: ...start the wired network connection If the router supports DHCP the projector is automatically connected to the network when you connect the projector to the network with a LAN cable Setting a Wireless Network 1 Turn on the power of the router connected to the Internet 2 Press the Q Settings button on the remote control and select Network Wi Fi Connection This will start the Wireless network connec...

Page 58: ...ed PC may be used A wireless network can experience interference from other devices that use the 2 4 GHz frequency wireless phone Bluetooth device or microwave oven Although interference can also happen when using the 5 GHz frequency it is less likely to occur The wireless environment can make wireless network service run slowly Failure to turn off all local home networks may cause excessive traff...

Page 59: ...onnected to your projector by using the Screen Remote displayed on your projector screen This feature is available on certain models only 1 Press the button on the Magic Remote 2 Using the Magic Remote select your desired button on the Screen Remote displayed on your projector screen 1 6 4 5 2 3 ...

Page 60: ...re is available on certain models only You can view delete screen captured images in the Photo Video app 4 You will see more remote control buttons 5 You can start the Device Connector app You can set the universal remote control 6 You can change the position of the screen remote control This feature can only be used with the Magic Remote You can purchase the Magic Remote separately if it is not p...

Page 61: ...tings go to All Inputs and select Edit Universal Control You can also set the Universal Control in Device Connector You can use this only with the Magic Remote or Slim Remote The provided remote control differ depending upon model You can purchase the Magic Remote separately if it is not provided This feature is available in certain countries only When changing the settings check that the device t...

Page 62: ...off the projector the device will also be turned off 5 Turn on the connected device When the projector automatically connects to the device the input will switch If the device is not automatically connected to the projector click the INPUT button This feature works only with devices with the logo Check for the SIMPLINK logo on the external device There may be a problem using the device if the devi...

Page 63: ...eature is available on certain models only Main Power Off If Auto Power Sync is set to On in the SIMPLINK HDMI CEC settings and the projector is turned off the devices connected to your projector via SIMPLINK will also be turned off Likewise your projector will be turned off if you turn off a device connected to your projector via SIMPLINK This feature is only available in certain devices Main Pow...

Page 64: ...ork 3 Set LG Connect Apps to On 4 Connect the projector and your smart device on the same Wi Fi network 5 Launch the LG TV Plus app on your smart device 6 Tap the Start button to scan for projectors that can be connected to your smart device 7 Select the projector you want from the list of search results A PIN code appears on the projector screen 8 Enter the PIN code in the LG TV Plus app to pair ...

Page 65: ...st the volume or make other adjustments without using the remote control 3 You can open an app installed on your Projector or configure settings for functions such as switching input The app s screen and functionality are subject to change without prior notice Available features may differ depending on your country ond OS ...

Page 66: ...nnection to your projector following the instructions shown on the screen 4 Press the button and a list of connected smart devices will appear on the right side of the screen 5 Select your desired smart device Android smart devices will automatically attempt to reconnect when they enter the network zone after the initial connection has been established Sharing Content with Magic Mobile Connection ...

Page 67: ...SB port You can enter text with the connected keyboard device It is not possible to enter text on some screens It is recommended that you use a product that has been tested for compatibility with LG projectors LOGITECH K360 LOGITECH K400 LOGITECH K750 LG Electronics MKS 1200 You can change the input language by pressing the language switch key or the right Alt key It can also be changed by pressin...

Page 68: ...es a gamepad It is recommended that you use a gamepad that has been tested for compatibility with LG projectors LOGITECH F310 LOGITECH F510 LOGITECH F710 LOGITECH Rumblepad 2 LOGITECH Cordless Rumblepad 2 LOGITECH Dual Action Gamepad MICROSOFT Xbox 360 Controller cable SONY Playstation R 3 Controller ...

Page 69: ... certain countries Content may differ depending upon the model or country Exercise caution when in used by children Children may have access to inappropriate online content through this product You can block inappropriate online content by restricting access to some apps such as the Internet browser Restrictions can be set in Q Settings Safety Application Locks Recommended Content on the Main Scre...

Page 70: ...t from the search results to add it to My Content You can also select from among recommended content shown under the search box and directly add it to My Content This feature is only available in certain countries The type of content you can add to My Content may vary depending on the country You must have a network connection to use this feature You can move delete added content in the same way y...

Page 71: ...st be your email address 4 Enter your birthday 5 Select OK Go to your email to verify your email address Please verify your email before the time expires 6 Log in with your new account to start using the service Internet connection is required to create an account Required information may vary depending upon the country Existing IDs that do not use an email address can be converted to your email a...

Page 72: ...of your LG account 1 Press the Q Settings button on the remote control 2 Go to General Account Management to log in Personal Information You can view or edit your information of the account currently logged in You can change the password or press EDIT to edit your personal information This feature is available in certain countries only ...

Page 73: ...able apps in the selected category will be shown 4 Select an app to set up from the list 5 Read the details of the app and then press Install 6 When the installation is complete you can run the app immediately Available categories may vary depending on the country or service status If the storage on your projector is insufficient you can install the apps by connecting an external memory device Som...

Page 74: ...The list of available content in the selected category will be shown 4 Select an item from the list 5 Read the details of the content and then press Watch Now 6 Select a playback option An app may be required to play the content with the selected playback option If not installed install the app to play the content 7 The content is played using the selected option This feature is only available in ...

Page 75: ...ol 2 Search for a variety of content and information by typing in your desired search terms 2 1 Description 1 Enter your desired search term 2 Change the settings of the features provided by Search Some apps provide a feature that lets you search within your projector If you run a search in such apps the search will be carried out in Search Search results may vary depending on the region network s...

Page 76: ...evice 4 Select and view your desired photo or video 1 2 3 4 Description 1 Select your desired type of content and viewing method 2 Select and delete your desired content You cannot delete files that are shared from other devices 3 Select the content you want to play You can only select the same type of content as you first selected 4 Launch Search Certain content may not be displayed on the list i...

Page 77: ...t 2 You can play background music by running the music player 3 You can zoom the photos in out 4 Starts the slide show 5 Rotates photos 6 360 degree photos can be viewed in 360 degrees Using the 360 degree mode on a normal photo may distort the image This feature is available on certain models only 7 You can set the size of a photo or change the speed and effect of a slide show ...

Page 78: ...les File type Format Resolution jpeg jpg jpe JPEG Minimum 64 x 64 Maximum Normal Type 15360 W x 8640 H Progressive Type 1920 W x 1440 H png PNG Minimum 64 x 64 Maximum 5760 W x 5760 H bmp BMP Minimum 64 x 64 Maximum 1920 W x 1080 H ...

Page 79: ...ylist while watching a video 3 You can control basic video playback functions 4 Rotates videos This feature is available on certain models only 5 360 degree videos can be viewed in 360 degrees Using the 360 degree mode on a normal video may distort the videos This feature is available on certain models only 6 By zooming in the projector display you can view images in a larger size than the origina...

Page 80: ...tings 2 You can set audio tracks 3 You can set continue watching to resume playing from the last viewed scene 4 You can set continuous playback If continuous playback is set the next video is automatically played after the playback of a video is over 5 Returns to the basic operation screen ...

Page 81: ... video ULTRA HD model only Depends on the model H 264 4096 2160 60P BP MP HP L5 1 60Mbps HEVC 4096 2160 60P MP L5 1 Main10 Profile L5 1 60Mbps Supported external subtitles smi srt sub MicroDVD SubViewer 1 0 2 0 ass ssa txt TMPlayer psb PowerDivX dcs DLP Cinema Supported embedded subtitles format Matroska mkv Sub Station Alpha SSA Advanced Sub Station Alpha ASS SRT MP4 mp4 Timed Text ...

Page 82: ...4 AVC MPEG 4 HEVC Audio Dolby Digital Dolby Digital Plus AAC MPEG 1 Layer III MP3 3gp 3g2 Video H 264 AVC MPEG 4 Audio AAC AMR NB AMR WB mkv Video MPEG 2 MPEG 4 H 264 AVC VP8 VP9 HEVC Audio Dolby Digital Dolby Digital Plus AAC PCM DTS MPEG 1 Layer I II MPEG 1 Layer III MP3 ts trp tp mts Video H 264 AVC MPEG 2 HEVC Audio MPEG 1 Layer I II MPEG 1 Layer III MP3 Dolby Digital Dolby Digital Plus AAC PC...

Page 83: ...Window Media Audio V7 and later are supported The AAC main profile is not supported Video files created by some encoders may not be played Video files in a different format than specified may not be played properly Video files stored on a USB storage device that does not support High Speed may not be played properly DTS codecs are supported only for playbacks of USB and HDMI video files ULTRA HD v...

Page 84: ...ngs from all of your storage devices and add them to MY PLAYLIST 4 Select your desired music content and enjoy it 1 2 3 4 5 Description 1 Select the desired type of content list 2 Select and delete content Files shared from other devices cannot be deleted 3 Select content and add it to MY PLAYLIST 4 Open the music player 5 Launch SEARCH If the number of all content is more than 5 000 some content ...

Page 85: ...4 5 6 7 Description 1 You can play music from the selected storage device 2 You can set repeat playback and random playback 3 The configurable items differ depending upon model You can turn the screen off while listening to music or display the music player in full screen mode You can listen to music with the screen turned off ...

Page 86: ... a lyric section and move the playback position The lyrics feature is only supported on some devices The lyrics may not be displayed in sync depending on the lyrics data in the music file Reopen your music player by pressing the buttons on your remote control You may not be able to use the music player for some features You can also run the music player as follows Select in the Music app Select wh...

Page 87: ...kHz 96 kHz Support PCM Channels mono stereo ogg Bit rate 64 kbps 320 kbps Sample freq 8 kHz 48 kHz Support Vorbis Channels mono stereo wma Bit rate 128 kbps 320 kbps Sample freq 8 kHz 48 kHz Support WMA Channels up to 6 ch flac Bit rate Sample freq 8 kHz 96 kHz Support FLAC Channels mono stereo The number of supported channels may vary depending upon the sample frequency ...

Page 88: ... application 3 Select your desired storage device 4 Select and view your desired document file 1 2 Description 1 Select your desired type of content and viewing method 2 Select and delete your desired content You cannot delete files that are shared from other devices Certain content may not be displayed on the list if the number of all content exceeds 40 000 ...

Page 89: ... 2 3 4 5 6 7 Description 1 Returns to the entire content list 2 Moves to the page you specify 3 Sets the slide show 4 Enlarges or reduces the document 5 Starts the slide show 6 Rotates the document 7 Sets up the options of File Viewer ...

Page 90: ...n a PC For documents that include images the resolution may look lower during the realigning process If the document is large or has many pages it may take longer to load Unsupported fonts may be replaced by other fonts The file viewer may not open for Office documents that contain many high resolution images In that case reduce the image file size save it on a USB storage device and run the file ...

Page 91: ...or to enjoy the content files stored on the USB storage device on your projector USB Flash Drive USB C Flash Drive Models with USB C support only Please check whether USB 2 0 is supported before using USB C storage devices Certain functions may not work properly depending on USB C to USB A cable or gender used ...

Page 92: ... power saving function does not work turn the hard drive off and on again to make it work properly See the owner s manual for the USB HDD for more information Data on a USB storage device may be damaged so it is recommended that you back up any important files Users are responsible for data management The manufacturer bears no responsibility Select the connected USB from INPUTS and select the EJEC...

Page 93: ...enjoy videos music and photos saved on your Smartphone that is connected to the same network Connecting to a smartphone with your projector 1 Press the button on the remote control 2 Launch the Device Connector application 3 Select the Smartphone 4 Follow instructions in Device Connector ...

Page 94: ...ction a router that uses 5 GHz frequency is required If a 2 4 GHz router is used the video may not play properly Captions are only supported on some connected devices When a subtitle file is added later disable the shared folder and then enable it again The DRM files in the connected device will not play Even for the file format supported by the projector the supported file format may differ depen...

Page 95: ...le connection A non LGE device might not connect even when it is detected Connect the device to a 5 GHz router because the performance may be affected by your wireless environment The response rate may vary depending upon the user s environment It differs among devices For more information on the device you want to connect to refer to its user guide Turn LISTEN MODE to On after launch the Screen S...

Page 96: ... projector and PC on the same network Also configure the network on the PC installed with Windows 7 Windows 8 1 or Windows 10 2 Right click the desired music video or photo file and select the model using the Play To function provided in Windows 7 Windows 8 1 or Windows 10 to play what is selected To play on other devices like your mobile phone refer to the relevant user guide Even when multiple p...

Page 97: ...and install SmartShare PC Software from the LG website Before installation exit all programs running on the PC such as a firewall or an anti virus software 3 Run SmartShare PC Software and configure the share settings 4 Shared videos and photos are played from the Photo Video app on the projector Shared music files are played from the Music app on the projector The server should be running in orde...

Page 98: ...re function may not be supported for a router that does not support multi cast For more information refer to the user guide that came with your router or contact the manufacturer Captions are only supported on some connected devices SmartShare PC Software is recommended for reading captions When a subtitle file is added later disable the shared folder and then enable it again The DRM files in the ...

Page 99: ...uter connecting your device to a 5 GHz router is recommended because the performance can be affected by the surrounding wireless environment It supports the connection over the Intel WiDi 3 5 version The response rate may vary depending upon the user s environment It s different from Windows version For more information on the device you want to connect to refer to its user guide Turn LISTEN MODE ...

Page 100: ...button on Magic Remote to select START LIVE ZOOM displayed in the bottom right corner of the screen 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Description 1 The original screen before enlargement is displayed on the subscreen 2 This indicates the enlarged area that is displayed on the main screen 3 You can zoom in and out on the main screen using the magnification bar 4 When you press the button Live Zoom will be off This f...

Page 101: ...de the sub screen To exit the feature and return to the original screen press or You can also exit this feature with the button on your remote control If you run another app on an enlarged screen the feature closes Moving the Position of an Enlarged Screen Method 1 On the main screen move the pointer on the Magic Remote to your desired position and press Wheel OK button Method 2 Using the pointer ...

Page 102: ...ding This feature is available on certain models only 1 In the Photo Video app while watching a video press the button on the remote control or the Wheel OK button on Magic Remote to select START LIVE ZOOM displayed in the bottom right corner of the screen 2 If you press on the right side of the screen Zoom Recording starts 1 2 3 ...

Page 103: ...ove it to the desired position 2 Stop and save Zoom Recording 3 Without saving the content of Zoom Recording return to the previous Live Zoom status This feature can only be used with the Magic Remote You can use this function only for video content stored on your USB storage device Zoom Recording files are stored in the same location where the original video content is stored If original video co...

Page 104: ... projector being turned on Some features are available only after you install the LG TV Plus app on your smart device Setting Up on Your projector 1 Press the Q Settings button on your remote control 2 Select General Timers Timer Power On Set My Starter and set the option to On Setting Up in the LG TV Plus App 1 Download the LG TV Plus app from the app store of your smart device 2 Connect your pro...

Page 105: ... of the projector may differ depending on the model 1 Press the button 2 RUN MY STARTER by selecting the time displayed in the upper right corner of the screen If there is no time displayed set up the time for your projector If multiple smart devices have been set up to share schedules with your projector the schedule on the last smart device set up for schedule sharing is provided You can use sch...

Page 106: ...base on the search engine 1 Press the button on the remote control 2 Launch the Web Browser application 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Description 1 You can add the current page to the Home screen or add or delete the current page in Bookmarks A page added to the home screen can only be deleted on the home screen In this case it is not deleted from Bookmarks 2 Reloads the current page 3 You can turn on off Mini TV...

Page 107: ...ion On the Web Browser it may not be possible to play media files in formats other than JPEG PNG GIF The Web Browser may be closed if there is insufficient memory space On the Web Browser only fonts embedded in the projector are used Therefore text may be displayed in different fonts than the ones on the PC The Web Browser does not support file and font downloads Since the Web Browser is a project...

Page 108: ...ed on a new tab The Recommended Sites may not be available in your country To hide the Recommended Sites choose Off in Settings Always Show Bookmarks Bar You can change the settings so that the Bookmarks bar is always displayed Private Browsing You can configure the settings not to leave records after searching Site Filtering Approved Sites You can configure the settings to open the previously reg...

Page 109: ... currently running and allows you to view delete and run all notifications in one place 1 Press the button on the remote control 2 Launch the Notifications application 1 2 4 3 Description 1 You can delete notifications 2 For notifications with long content press more to open them in full view 3 You can delete all notifications 4 You can launch the APP or move to URL ...

Page 110: ...e remote control Displays a set of light weight controls quickly and simply such as Picture Mode Aspect Ratio Sound Out and so on 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Description 1 Closes the Quick settings 2 You can set the Picture Mode 3 You can set the Aspect Ratio 4 You can choose the Sound Out 5 You can set the Sleep Timer 6 You can set the PJT Mode 7 You can set more options ...

Page 111: ...es Sports Optimizes the screen for sports games Sharpens the image of rapid movements such as kicking or throwing a ball Game Optimizes the screen for gameplay HDR Effect This feature lets you enjoy a more dynamic clearer image by correcting the light and dark areas of the display This feature provides a realistic image even when the source image s gradation level is high If you set Picture Mode t...

Page 112: ...rs displayed on the screen The closer to 100 the deeper the colour Tint Adjusts the colour balance between red and green displayed on the screen The closer to Red 50 the more red the colour will be The closer to Green 50 the more green the colour will be Colour Temperature Adjusts the colour temperature cool medium warm natural The settings you specify only applies to the currently selected input ...

Page 113: ...en for optimal results depending on the brightness of the picture Dynamic Colour Adjusts the Colour and saturation of the picture to make the image more colourful and lively Preferred Colour Adjusts the colours of skin grass and sky to your personal preferences Colour Gamut Selects the range of Colours to display Super Resolution Adjusts the resolution to make dim and blurred images clearer Gamma ...

Page 114: ...er and distinctive yet natural edges of the video Colour Filter Filters a specific Colour spectrum in RGB Colours to fine tune Colour saturation and hue accurately White Balance Adjusts the overall colour temperature of the screen as desired Colour Management System This is a function used by experts when they adjust Colours using a test pattern of six colours Red Green Blue Cyan Magenta Yellow wi...

Page 115: ...cinema like experience TruMotion This feature is available on certain models only Optimizes the image quality of fast moving pictures Off Turns off the TruMotion Smooth Softens fast moving pictures Clear Makes fast moving pictures clearer Clear Plus Makes fast moving pictures clearer using the backlight control User Sets De Judder De Blur manually De Judder Adjusts juddering on the screen De Blur ...

Page 116: ...lly by using Adjust Zoom Ratio and Adjust Screen Position All Direction Zoom You can adjust the horizontal vertical diagonal dimensions of the screen and align the screen horizontally vertically by using Adjust Zoom Ratio and Adjust Screen Position Just Scan Q Settings Picture Aspect Ratio Settings Just Scan If you turn this feature On you can view the content in the aspect ratio that is in conten...

Page 117: ...art the Picture Test to see whether the video signal output is normal and then select whether there is an error If there are no problems in the test picture check the connected external device Focus Test Q Settings Picture Focus Test Checks the focus of the projector image To focus the image use the Focus Test function to slowly adjust the focus ring to the left or right while viewing the mark on ...

Page 118: ...ed on you can t adjust the Sound Mode manually This feature is available on certain models only Sound Mode Q Settings Sound Sound Mode Settings Sound Mode You can select the most suitable sound mode for each genre Standard Optimizes the sound for all types of content Cinema Optimizes the sound for cinemas Clear Voice III Boosts voice clarity Sports Optimizes the sound for sports Music Optimizes th...

Page 119: ...options may differ depending on the model Balance You can adjust the volume of the left and right speakers Virtual Surround Plus ULTRA Surround Enjoy an immersive soundscape with the virtual multi channel surround sound effect Equalizer You can set the desired sound by adjusting the equalizer directly 100 Hz 300 Hz 1 kHz 3 kHz 10 kHz Reset You can reset the sound effect settings ...

Page 120: ... digital optical port or the HDMI ARC port Projector audio is played through an external audio device connected to the digital optical port or the HDMI ARC port Enable SIMPLINK to play audio through HDMI ARC If you select Off while SIMPLINK is enabled the audio output setting is restored to the default setting in order to ensure uninterrupted audio output For PF50K model only Q Settings Sound Soun...

Page 121: ...s are available only when an Audio Out Optical HDMI ARC Internal Projector Speaker Audio Out Optical is selected You can configure the Digital Sound Out settings Sound Input Digital Sound Output Auto MPEG PCM Dolby Digital Dolby Digital Dolby Digital Plus Optical Dolby Digital1 HDMI ARC Dolby Digital Plus HE AAC Dolby Digital DTS DTS PCM DTS Express DTS PCM DTS HD MA PCM DTS PCM All PCM 1 Only ava...

Page 122: ...ly tries connecting to the recently connected device when the projector is turned on We recommend that you connect an LG audio device that supports LG Sound Sync using LG TV mode or LG Sound Sync mode on device Press DEVICE SELECTION to view the connected devices or the devices that can be connected to connect any one of them You can use the projector remote control to adjust the volume of the con...

Page 123: ...ernal audio device simultaneously Audio can be played through multiple devices simultaneously Using Internal Projector Speaker Audio Out Optical Q Settings Sound Sound Out Internal Projector Speaker Audio Out Optical Audio is played through the projector s built in speakers and the audio device connected to the digital optical audio output port simultaneously Only available for models with an opti...

Page 124: ...set to LG Sound Sync Bluetooth the audio output speed can only be set faster In this case the closer to the plus sign the faster the audio output speed compared to the default If you select the Bypass Outputs the sound from external devices without any audio delay The audio may be output before the video because of the time the projector takes to process the video input Sound Test Q Settings Sound...

Page 125: ...t in Network Settings Wi Fi Connection Q Settings Network Wi Fi Connection If you have set up the projector for a wireless network you can check and connect to the available wireless Internet networks Add a Hidden Wireless Network If you input the name of network directly you can add a wireless network Connect via WPS PBC Connects easily when the button of a wireless AP supporting PBC is pressed C...

Page 126: ...st Wi Fi Direct will be connected 5 From your desired connected device select the video music and photo files that you want to open on your projector via the LG TV Plus app or the content sharing feature 6 You can open files stored on the devices that are connected via Wi Fi Direct in the Photo Video app and the Music app LG Connect Apps Q Settings Network LG Connect Apps LG Connect Apps Provides ...

Page 127: ...reen keyboard Location Q Settings General Location You can change the location setting of your smart projector Service Area Postcode This function is used to set the receiving location of the projector by entering your postcode LG Services Country If you don t set the Set Automatically you can select the country manually You must set the country manually when you are not connected to the network T...

Page 128: ... turn off at a specified time If you want to disable Sleep Timer select Off Timer Power On Timer Power Off Q Settings General Timers Timer Power On Timer Power Off You can set the power on off time for the projector Select Off if you are not going to set Timer Power On Timer Power Off To use Timer Power On Timer Power Off set the time correctly The projector will be turned off automatically if you...

Page 129: ...w weather information only when you are connected to a network Account Management Q Settings General Account Management Manage your account information and settings This feature is available on certain models only Eco Mode Q Settings General Eco Mode Set power options to reduce energy consumption Auto Power Off Set the projector to turn off automatically when there has been no user input for a spe...

Page 130: ...e projector and the device to be used should be connected to the same network To connect for the first time make sure the device to be used is ready to connect This feature is only available in certain countries This feature is available on certain models only SIMPLINK HDMI CEC Q Settings General SIMPLINK HDMI CEC You can conveniently control and use various multimedia devices connected through HD...

Page 131: ...eral Auto Power Makes the projector turn on automatically when the power cord is connected to the projector However battery equipped models will immediately turn on once the power switch is put to For PF50K model only On When the projector s power switch is put to the projector turns on Off When the projector s power switch is put to the projector goes into standby mode For HU80K model only On Whe...

Page 132: ...eyboard This feature enables you to connect a LG wireless keyboard to your device Turn on the device set it to pairing mode and then click CONNECT on your projector screen Supported keyboard LG Rolly Keyboard If there is a LG wireless keyboard previously connected it will be automatically reconnected to your projector once your projector turns on To disconnect the existing connection click DISCONN...

Page 133: ...ically turn off and on If Safety is set to On you should type the password to Reset to Initial Settings Do not turn off the power during initialization We recommended that you reset the projector to Reset to Initial Settings before you sell it or transfer it to a third party About This Projector Q Settings General About This Projector You can check the information about Customer Services Software ...

Page 134: ... Colour Depth Chroma Sampling 8 bit 10 bit 12 bit 3840 2160p 4096 2160p 50 59 94 60 YCbCr 4 2 0 YCbCr 4 2 01 YCbCr 4 2 21 YCbCr 4 4 41 RGB 4 4 41 1 Supported when HDMI ULTRA HD Deep Colour is set to On Settings are changeable only for the HDMI input currently being used You can specify a different setting for each HDMI port This feature is available on certain models only Switching Projector Modes...

Page 135: ...cation Locks Q Settings Safety Application Locks Select the Applications to lock You can lock or unlock the application The lock function is not immediately available for the currently running application Input Locks Q Settings Safety Input Locks Select the Inputs to lock You can lock or unlock the Input Locks Reset Password Q Settings Safety Reset Password Set or change the password for the proje...

Page 136: ... for some of the features displayed on your projector screen If you set this option to Off interface screens are displayed non transparently High Contrast Q Settings Accessibility High Contrast When this feature is set to On it adjusts the background of some of the menus on the screen and font colours to highlight the contrast between the light and dark areas The effect will disappear temporarily ...

Page 137: ...s your software version but if necessary you can perform a manual check Allow Automatic Updates If Allow Automatic Updates is selected when an update is available the update automatically starts without prompting a question If Allow Automatic Updates is not selected when an update is available the update will start after prompting a question The configurable items differ depending upon country The...

Page 138: ...ur Magic Remote may have run out of batteries Replace the batteries and register your Magic Remote again following the instructions shown in MAGIC REMOTE CONTROL of Owner s Manual This only applies to models that support the Magic Remote I cannot turn on the Projector Please make sure your projector power plug is correctly connected to the outlet If you are using a multi outlet check if it is work...

Page 139: ...nic devices such as another projector or strong electromagnetic sources I see vertical lines in all four directions on the screen or colours are blurred when I try to connect to HDMI Q Settings Picture Aspect Ratio Settings Just Scan Set Just Scan to Off Just Scan shows you the original image as it is You may see noise in all four directions on the screen if the signal contains noise The screen is...

Page 140: ...Settings Sound Sound Out Check whether the Sound Out is set to Internal Projector Speaker Audio Out Optical or Internal Projector Speaker If you use a set top box there will be no sound if you have set the volume of the set top box or your projector to 0 or enabled Mute Set the volume to an appropriate level The sound does not play when I connect to the HDMI USB port Check that you are using a hig...

Page 141: ...speed HDMI cable When the RGB output port of the PC is connected to the HDMI input port of the projector use RGB to HDMI gender You will not see anything on the screen if you use an HDMI to RGB gender The sound does not play when the PC is connected with an HDMI cable Contact your video card manufacturer to check the HDMI audio output Video cards designed for use with DVI format files need to be c...

Page 142: ... a PC s video player Also check for file damage Check that the file extension is supported Check that the resolution is supported Check that the video codec is supported Check that the frame rate is supported I get a message saying This audio is not supported or the video is playing normally but the audio is not Check that the file plays without any problems on a PC s video player Also check for f...

Page 143: ...e subtitle file format is supported Check that the language is supported You can check the language of the subtitle file by opening the file in the Notepad If subtitles encoding is incorrectly set subtitles may not be displayed properly Select in the control panel at the bottom of the video playback screen and change the CODE PAGE value If you play a video file stored on another device by using th...

Page 144: ...outer wait for the AP Router to reset 3 The projector If you are using a wireless connection change the SSID Network name and wireless channel of AP Router If you are using a static IP enter the IP directly Contact internet service provider or AP Router companies When X appears next to Gateway Check the AP Router or consult your Internet service provider Unplug the power cord of the AP Router Cabl...

Page 145: ...the AP Router wait 10 seconds Reapply power After the Cable Modem or AP Router has Initialized Reset try to reconnect Check that the MAC address of the projector AP Router is registered with your Internet service provider The MAC address displayed on the pane of the network status window should be registered with your Internet service provider ...

Page 146: ...site You can sign into the website by using the same ID and password and entering the additional information to complete the email verification process Is it possible for the family members to use different IDs on the same projector You can register multiple IDs per projector I forgot my ID Password What should I do You can initialize the password through E mail when you select FORGOT PASSWORD on ...

Page 147: ...try The content offerings are subject to change or interruption by the service provider Internet Browser Problems Some parts of a particular website are not visible when I am using the Internet The Web Browser supports only HTML5 media and not Flash Plug in The Web Browser does not support plug in installation On the Web Browser it may not be possible to play media files in formats other than JPEG...

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