LG LP-XG12 User manual

LP-XG12
OWNER’S MANUAL
LG LCD PROJECTORLG LCD PROJECTOR
Please read this manual carefully before operating
your set.
Retain it for future reference.
Record model number and serial number of the set.
See the label attached on the bottom of the set and
quote this information to your dealer when you
require service.
Model number :
Serial number :

LCD
PROJECTOR
LCD
PROJECTOR
1

CONTENTS
INDEX
INTRODUCTION
1Safety Instructions 3
Names of parts 7
INSTALLATION AND
CONNECTION
2Installation and Connection 11
Connecting to a Desktop PC 15
Connecting to a Notebook PC 16
Connecting to a Macintosh Desktop PC 17
Connecting to a Macintosh PowerBook 20
Connecting to a Video Source 21
Connecting to a DVD 22
Connecting to a D-TV Settop Box 23
BASIC FUNC-
TIONS
3Operating the Projector 24
Turning on the Projector 25
Function checking 26
Selecting source mode 27
Using Still function 28
SPECIAL
FUNCTIONS
4Selecting language 29
Selecting mouse 30
Checking lamp time 31
Using Resize function 32
Using Blank function 33
POSITION-
ING
5
Adjusting Video 39
Adjusting Audio 40
Using Tracking function 41
Selecting PC screen size input signal 43
VIDEO/AUDIO
TRACKING
6
Adjusting screen display 35
Using Flip Horizontal / Vertical function 37
INFORMA-
TION
7Supported Monitor Display 44
Maintenance 45
Specifications 46
2
Before operating the
unit, please read this
manual carefully.

3
Safety Instructions
GAlways keep the safety instructions to prevent any potential accident or danger by safe and right use of the
projector.
✶The meanings of symbols in the manual and the unit are as below.
G Take care of danger that may happen under specific condition.
G Take care of electric shock that may happen under specific condition.
G After reading this manual, keep it in the place that the user always can contact easily.
GSafety Instructions have two kinds of information, and each meaning of it is as below.
WARNING The violation of this instruction may cause serious injuries and even death.
NOTES The violation of this instruction may cause light injuries or damage of the projector.
WARNING
Disassembling or remodeling must not be
performed by anyone except the service
personnel. Contact your dealer or cus-
tomer service center for any kind of check-
ing, adjusting and repair.
This may cause fire or electric
shock.
Don’t insert or drop any metal or flammable
thing into the projector through the exhaust
vent .
This may cause fire or electric shock.
Don’t place the projector under a direct
sunlight or near some hot things like a
heater.
This may cause fire or electric shock.
Don’t put a vase, a flowerpot, a cup, cos-
metics, drugs, or a vessel with liquids on
the projector.
This may cause fire
or electric shock.

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WARNING
Never open any cover except for the lens
cover and dust cover. There is high voltage
danger inside the projector.
Use an air spray or soft cloth that is wet
with a neutral detergent and water for
removing dust or stains on the projection
lens.
Use the proper batteries for remote control
and take care of children not to eat them.
Removed batteries must be taken away so
that children cannot contact them.
This may cause fire or
electric shock.
Don’t stare the lens directly when the pro-
jector is being operated. Radiation of
strong beam may hurt eyes.
Don’t put the projector in damp place like a
bathroom or a place exposed to rain and
wind or near water.
This may cause fire, electric shock, mechanical
trouble or deformation.
Stop the operation of the projector when it
makes smoke or strange smell. In this
case, turn the power switch off and unplug
immediately and call the service center.
Excessive operation without checking may cause
fire or electric shock.
Don’t look at laser beam directly as it may
cause eye damage.

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Safety Instructions
NOTES
Don’t use the projector on the unstable
place.
It may fall down or be upset.
Don’t block the exhaust vent with things
like a tablecloth.
It makes internal temperature increase and caus-
es danger of fire.
Be sure to turn the power switch off and
unplug the power when moving the projec-
tor. And check if other external connecting
cables are removed.
Damage of cords may cause
fire or electric shock.
Never touch the power plug with wet hand.
It may cause electric shock. Don’t use chemical detergents like alcohol,
benzene, or thinners for cleaning plastic
parts like the casing of the projector.
Particularly, never use chemical detergents
like the polisher for car or
industrial use, an abrasive,
a wax, benzene, alcohol,
thinners, a mosquitocide,
an anticorrosive,
a lubricant, or a
washing cleaner.
Don’t place the power cord near the hot
things like a heater.
It may make covering parts melted and cause fire
or electric shock.
Hold the plug tightly when unplugging.
If you hold the cord when unplugging , the internal
line of the cord may be cut. This may cause heat-
ing and fire.
No contact while working, or right after the
lamp is off since the exhaust port and the
lamp lid generate heat.

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NOTES
Don’t touch the lens of the projector. It may
cause damage of it. Don’t touch the projector with the tools like a knife or a hammer those can damage the
external shape of the projector.
When you clean dust inside the projector,
contact your dealer or customer service
center first and then clean it.
If you don’t clean dust inside the
project for a long time, it may
cause fire, mechanical trouble.
Don’t use the projector in the place that
people may tread on its cord to prevent
damage of the power cord or the plug.
Use the indicated type of power source on
the projector. If you are not sure of the type
of power available, consult your dealer or
customer service center.
Don’t place the projector and the remote
control on any heat-producing equipment
or in a heated place such as a car.
Don’t use the projector when the power
cord or the plug is damaged or the con-
necting part of wall socket is loose.
It may cause electric shock or fire.
Be sure to unplug when you don’t use the
projector for a long period or you are
absent.
Accumulated dust may cause, fire electric shock
from deterioration, or
electric leakage.

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Names of parts
AC
PrPbY
DVD
K
DTV INPUT
IN
(480i)
Computer Out Computer 2
Mouse 1
Computer
Audio 2
R
Audio
R
Audio
L
Video
Video
S-Video
Computer
Audio 1
Computer 1
Computer 1
VIDEO
AUDIO
Mouse 2
L/Mono
R
Audio
L/Mono
Main Body
Main Body
Rear Connecting Part
Rear Connecting Part
Rear remote
control sensor
Handle
Foot adjuster
lever
Speaker Speaker Lamp indicator
Front remote
control sensor
Foot
Foot Lens coverFocus ring
Computer out Computer 2
Computer 1(DTV INPUT)
Mouse 2
Mouse 1
DVD IN (480i) (Audio,Video)
S-Video
Audio/Video
Computer Audio 2
Computer Audio 1
Zoom ring
Control panel
Kensington Security
System Connector
(Refer to page 12)

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Control Panel
Control Panel
POWER
VOL
MENU
SOURCE BLANK
ENTER
VOL
POWER Button
D , EButton
Selects items in the
menus.
MENU Button
Selects or closes menus.
SOURCE Button
Switches to PC1, PC2,
AV, DVD.
VOLUME Button
Adjusts volume level and func-
tions of menu items.
ENTER Button
Checks present mode and
selects sub items in the menus.
BLANK Button

9
Names of parts
POWER
SOURCE
MOUSE
DRAG
MENU
LASER
BLANK STILL
RESIZE MUTE
VOL VOL
AUTO TRACKING
ZOOM
ENTER
L
M
O
U
S
E
M
O
U
S
E
R
Remote Control
Remote Control
Inserting the batteries
Inserting the batteries
POWER Button
SOURCE Button
L MOUSE Button
(Zoom-out Button)
MOUSE DRAG Button
BLANK Button
RESIZE Button
AUTO TRACKING Button
Slide the battery cover
in the direction of the
arrow to remove.
VOLUME Button
MENU Button
R MOUSE Button
(Zoom-in Button)
ENTER Button
LASER Button
POINTER Button
STILL Button
MUTE Button
ZOOM Button
1
Insert the batteries with
correct polarity.
2
Replace the battery
compartment cover to
the arrow direction.
3

INTRODUCTION
Button
Button Function Function
POWER Button Selects ON/OFF of power.
SOURCE Button Switches to PC1, PC2, AV, DVD.
MENU Button Displays or hides the menu.
L MOUSE Button * Corresponds to the Left - Click of PC Mouse.
(Zoom-out Button) * Downsizes the screen on the zoom function.
R MOUSE Button * Corresponds to the Right - Click of PC Mouse.
(Zoom-in Button) * Enlarges the screen size on zoom function.
POINTER Button * After selecting menus, controls selecting and adjusting
functions with the direction of up, down, left, right.
* Moves the screen with the direction of up, down, left, right
on zoom function.
* Moves and releases the selected icon on PC screen.
MOUSE DRAG Button Uses to select and drag an icon in PC mode.
ENTER Button Checks the present mode and selects sub items in the menus.
ZOOM Button Refer to page 36.
RESIZE Button Refer to page 32.
AUTO TRACKING Button Refer to page 41~42.
BLANK Button Refer to page 33~34.
STILL Button Refer to page 28.
MUTE Button Cuts off audio.
VOLUME Button Adjusts volume level.
LASER Button Makes a bright red laser point on the screen for attention.
(Don’t look at laser beam directly as it causes eye damage.)
10
Functions on the Remote Control
Functions on the Remote Control

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Installation and Connection
Accessories
Accessories
POWER
SOURCE
MOUSE
DRAG
MENU
LASER
BLANK STILL
RESIZE MUTE
VOL VOL
AUTO TRACKING
ZOOM
ENTER
L
M
O
U
S
E
M
O
U
S
E
R
1.5V
1.5V
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
ON
Mouse Connecting Cables
Optional Extras
* Contact your dealer for buying these items.
* When applying a ceiling installer, use only the ceiling installer for LCD projector.
* Contact your dealer for replacing a new lamp.
Remote Control Batteries 2 (size AA) Power Cord Audio/Video Cable
Audio Cable Computer Cable
MAC Serial Mouse Cable
MAC Desktop Adaptor
Lamp
Portable Bag
S-Video Cable
Screen for projecting
PS/2 Mouse Cable
(IBM PC or Compatible)
Ceiling installer for LCD projector

INSTALLATION AND
CONNECTION
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Using Kensington Security System
Using Kensington Security System
● The projector has Kensington Security System Connector on the back panel. Connect the Kensington
Security system cable as below.
● For the detailed installation and use of the Kensington Security System, refer to the user’s guide
attached to the Kensington Security System set.
And for further information, contact http://www.kensington.com, the internet homepage of the
Kensington company that deals with expensive electronic equipments such as notebook PCs or LCD
projectors.
● Kensington Security System is an optional item.
AC
C
r
C
b
Y
DVD
K
DTV

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Installation and Connection
Projector Status Indicators
Projector Status Indicators
* Lamp Indicator, operation indicator and temperature indicator at the top of the projector show the user the operating status
of the projector.
POWER
VOL VOL
Lamp Indicator
Operation indicator
Temperature indicator
Operation Indicator
Lamp Indicator
Temperature Indicator
Orange
Green
Off
Red
Red(flashing)
Green(flashing)
Orange
Red
Red(flashing)
Standby.
On operation.
Power off.
Projection lamp is reaching the end of its life and needs
to be replaced with a new lamp.(over 1400 hours)
The projector has trouble in the lamp or around it.
Contact the service center.
The lamp cover is not closed.
This projector is in high temperature. If you don’t
turn off the projector, it’ll be turned off automatically.
The projector is turned off as its high temperature.
Power is turned off as the trouble of internal cooling
fan. Contact your service center.

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Basic Operation of the Projector
Basic Operation of the Projector
1
1.Place the projector on a sturdy and horizontal
surface with the PC or AV source.
2
2.Place the projector in the correct distance from
the screen. The distance between the projector
and the screen determines the actual size of
the image.
3
3. Turn the projector so that the lens can be at a
right angle to the screen. If the projector is not
at a right angle, the screen image will be
crooked. At this time perform keystone function.
(Refer to page 35.)
4
4.Connect the cables of the projector to a wall
power socket and other connected sources.
INSTALLATION AND
CONNECTION
Screen size Horizontal distance from
projector to screen
610x460cm(300inch) 11.94m~15.6m
410x300cm(200inch) 7.94m~10.4m
200x150cm(100inch) 3.94m~5.2m
160x120cm(80inch) 3.14m~4.2m
120x90cm(60inch) 2.33m~3.1m
81x61cm(40inch) 1.53m~1.9m
61x46cm(30inch) 1.6m(Tele)

15
Connecting to a Desktop PC
* You can connect the projector to a computer of VGA, SVGA, XGA and SXGA output.
* You can use resize function for VGA, SVGA output.
* Refer to page 44 for the projector supported monitor display.
< How to connect >
a. Connect either end of the computer cable to Computer 1 of the projector.
(The Computer 2 port is used for connecting a second computer.)
b. Connect the monitor cable from the PC monitor to Computer Out of the projector if you want to see the
projected image on PC monitor.
c. Connect either end of the audio cable to Computer Audio 1 of the projector.
(The Computer Audio 2 is used for connecting a second computer.)
* If the PC has two audio out ports of SPEAKER OUT and LINE OUT, connect the LINE OUT port to get
better sound quality.
d. Connect the PS/2 mouse(for IBM PC or compatible) cable(6 pin) to the Mouse 1 of the projector.
(The Mouse 2 is used for connecting a second computer.)
AC
PrPbY
DVD
K
DTV INPUT
IN
(480i)
Computer Out Computer 2
Mouse 1
Computer
Audio 2
R
Audio
R
Audio
L
Video
Video
S-Video
Computer
Audio 1
Computer 1
Computer 1
VIDEO
AUDIO
Mouse 2
L/Mono
R
Audio
L/Mono
ab
d
c

16
Connecting to a Notebook PC
< How to connect >
a. Connect either end of the computer cable to Computer 1 of the projector.
(The Computer 2 port is used for connecting a second computer.)
b. Connect either end of the audio cable to Computer Audio 1 of the projector.
(The Computer Audio 2 is used for connecting a second computer.)
c. Connect the PS/2 mouse(for IBM PC or compatible) cable(6 pin) to the Mouse 1 of the projector.
(The Mouse 2 is used for connecting a second computer.)
AC
PrPbY
DVD
K
DTV INPUT
IN
(480i)
Computer Out Computer 2
Mouse 1
Computer
Audio 2
R
Audio
R
Audio
L
Video
Video
S-Video
Computer
Audio 1
Computer 1
Computer 1
VIDEO
AUDIO
Mouse 2
L/Mono
R
Audio
L/Mono
a
c
b
INSTALLATION AND
CONNECTION

17
Connecting to a Macintosh Desktop PC
< How to connect >
a. Connect either end of the computer cable to Computer 1 of the projector.
(The Computer 2 port is used for connecting a second computer.)
b. Connect the monitor cable from the Macintosh monitor to Computer Out of the projector if you want to
see the projected image on Macintosh monitor.
c. Set the adjusting number and letter of the Macintosh desktop adaptor in accordance with the resolution
you want to use and connect the adaptor to the Macintosh. (Refer to page 18 ~ 19)
d. Connect the computer cable to the Macintosh desktop adaptor.
e. Connect either end of the audio cable to Computer Audio 1 of the projector.
(The Computer Audio 2 is used for connecting a second computer.)
f. Connect the mouse cable from the Macintosh mouse port to the Mouse 1 of the projector.
(The Mouse 2 is used for connecting a second computer.)
* You must use the Macintosh desktop adaptor to connect the projector to a Macintosh PC.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
ON
AC
PrPbY
DVD
K
DTV INPUT
IN
(480i)
Computer Out Computer 2
Mouse 1
Computer
Audio 2
R
Audio
R
Audio
L
Video
Video
S-Video
Computer
Audio 1
Computer 1
Computer 1
VIDEO
AUDIO
Mouse 2
L/Mono
R
Audio
L/Mono
d
c
baf
e

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How to use the Macintosh desktop adaptor
How to use the Macintosh desktop adaptor
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
ON
Adjusting letter
Adjusting number
a. How to use
Usually set 1 ~ 6 to OFF status and 7 ~ 9 to ON status of the adjusting numbers. And select
the adjusting letter which is correct to the Macintosh and the monitor. (Refer to page 19.)
b. Notes for Connecting to the Macintosh PowerBook
If you get problems when connecting it to the projector, set the adjusting number 9 to OFF
status and restart the Macintosh PowerBook.
INSTALLATION AND
CONNECTION

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Connecting to a Macintosh Desktop PC
Adjusting letters of MAC desktop adaptor in accordance with kinds of MAC and output spec.
Adjusting letters of MAC desktop adaptor in accordance with kinds of MAC and output spec.
MACllci,llsi
MACllvi,llvx
LC
LCII
LCIII
LC475,LC550
LC575
Performa
400,405,410,430,600,600CD
450
Quadra
700,900
605,610,650,800,950
840AV
Centris
610,650
660AV
PowerBook
160,165C,180,180C
DUODOC,MINIDOC
824BOARD
12¥RGB
512x384
24.5
60
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
output
resolution
horizontal frequency(KHz)
vertical frequency(Hz)
adjusting letter
13¥x14¥RGB
640x480
35
66
J
J
J
J
J
J
J
J
J
J
J
J
J
J
J
J
J
J
15¥Portrait
640x870
68.8
75
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
VGA
640x480
31
60
G
G
M
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
SVGA
800x600
35
56
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
G
SVGA
800x600
56or72
G
G
G
16¥Color
832x624
50
75
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
19¥Color
1024x768
60
75
D
D
D
D
D
D
19¥Color
1024x768
60or70
G
G
G
2PageMono
1150x870
68.7
75
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
M
21¥Color
1152x870
68.7
75
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
NTSC
NTSC
15.7
60
L
L
L
L
L
L
L
L
PAL
PAL
16
50
H
H
H
H
H
H
H
H
MACS
output spec