LG ProBeam BU53PST-GL User manual

OWNER'S MANUAL
DLP Projector
BU53PST (BU53PST-GL)
Please read the safety information carefully before using this product.
www.lg.com
Copyright © 2022 LG Electronics Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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CONTENTS
LICENSES 3
Open Source Software Notice Information 4
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 5
PREPARATION 17
INSTALLATION 25
REMOTE CONTROL 34
CONNECTING DEVICES 37
SPECIFICATIONS 43
SYMBOLS 49
TROUBLESHOOTING 50

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LICENSES
Supported licenses may differ by model. For more information about licenses, visit
www.lg.com.
The terms HDMI, HDMI High-Denition
Multimedia Interface, HDMI trade dress and
the HDMI Logos are trademarks or registered
trademarks of HDMI Licensing Administrator, Inc.
HDBaseTTM and the HDBaseT Alliance logo are
trademarks of the HDBaseT Alliance.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby, Dolby Vision, Dolby Audio,
Dolby Atmos, and the double-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.
NOTE
• Images shown in this manual may differ from your projector.
• Your projector’s OSD (On Screen Display) may differ slightly from that shown in
this manual.

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Open Source Software Notice
Information
To obtain the source code that is contained in this product, under GPL, LGPL, MPL,
and other open source licenses that have the obligation to disclose source code, and
to access all referred license terms, copyright notices and other relevant documents,
please visit https://opensource.lge.com.
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[email protected].
This offer is valid to anyone in receipt of this information for a period of three
yearsafter our last shipment of this product.

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Please take note of the safety instructions to prevent any potential accident or misuse
of the projector.
Child injuries can be prevented by following these simple safety precautions.
The precautions should be followed in the same manner when you store or move your
existing projector.
• Safety precautions are given in two forms, i.e., WARNING and CAUTION as
detailed below.
WARNING: Failure to follow the instructions may cause serious injury and
even death.
CAUTION: Failure to follow the instructions may cause personal injury or
product damage.
• Read the owner’s manual carefully and keep it on hand.
WARNING/CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
The lightning ash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle,
is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous
voltage within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufcient 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 this device.
WARNING/CAUTION
— TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE AND ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE
THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

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Read these instructions. Keep these instructions.
Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions.
Indoor Installation
WARNING
Do not install products including projectors and remote controls in the
following places:
— Any place exposed to direct sunlight;
— Any humid place such as bathroom;
— Any place near hot objects such as ammables and stoves;
— Any place where oil, oil mist, and steam can reach such as a worktop or places
near a humidier;
— Any place where water can splash like a vase or the aquarium;
— Any place that is dusty or exposed to wind and rain;
— Any place that is under the air conditioner or is directly exposed to the wind
from the air conditioner;
— Any place near ammable materials such as ammable sprays, etc.; or
— Any cupboard, bookcase shelf or cabinet without a xture installed and any
place where a pet can access.
• It may cause an electric shock, fire, malfunction, deformation or falling.
Be careful not to drop the projector when connecting an external device.
• It may cause injury or damage to the product.

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Keep the following precautions in mind to prevent the temperature rise inside
the projector:
— Install the air vents at least 30 cm (11.8 inches) away from the wall.
— Do not install the product in a place where it cannot be ventilated, such as on a
bookcase or in a closet.
— Do not install the product on carpet or cushion.
— Make sure that the air vents are not blocked with tablecloths, curtains, etc.
• It may cause a fire.
For places where oil or oil mist can reach, do not install the product on a wall
or ceiling.
• The product may be damaged and fall.
Do not allow a child to hang or climb on the installed projector.
• The projector may fall and cause injury or death.

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CAUTION
When moving the projector, be sure to turn off the power switch and
disconnect the power plug, antenna cable and the connection cord between
the devices.
• A failure to do so may cause damage to the projector or the cord, resulting in a
fire or electric shock.
Do not install the projector on a shaky shelf, a slanted place, a place subject
to vibrations, a place where the projector is not fully supported or on a fabric
such as tablecloths.
• It may cause injury as the projector falls or tips over, or it may cause a
malfunction of the projector.
To prevent damage to the power cord or plug, do not install the projector
where the cord can be walked on.
• It may cause a fire or electric shock.
When installing the projector, do not install it too close to the wall.
• The cable connection may be deteriorated or the projector and its cables may be
damaged.
When installing the projector on a cabinet or a shelf, make sure that the front
end of the bottom of the projector does not come out.
• The projector may fall due to the unbalance of the center of gravity and cause
injury to people or a malfunction.

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When in Use
WARNING
When thunder or lightning strikes, unplug the power cord and do not touch
the antenna wire.
• It may cause an electric shock.
If there is a gas leak from the gas lines, do not touch the outlet and be sure to
vent by opening the window.
• Sparks may be caused and lead to a fire or burns.
When using the product with an external device connected such as a games
console, make sure the connection cable is long enough.
• The product may fall over and cause injury or product damage.
Do not scratch or give an impact on the projector with metallic materials or
objects.
• It may cause injury to people or damage to the product.
Do not insert metallic objects including coins, hairpins or a piece of iron or
ammableobjectssuchaspaperormatchesintotheprojector.
• It may cause a fire or electric shock.
When replacing the batteries used for the remote control, be careful not to let
children eat them and keep the batteries out of reach of children.
• If a child swallows the battery, consult a doctor immediately.

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Keep the plastic wrapping of the product out of the reach of children.
• If a child misuses it, it may suffocate the child.
Do not touch near the vents during the operation or immediately after the
power is turned off as they generate intense heat.
• The heat does not indicate a defect or a problem of the projector when it is
operating so use it with confidence.
Do not look into the front of the lens when the projector is operating. Strong
light is projected from the product which can cause injury to your eyes.
Never try to disassemble or modify the projector yourself. Always seek a
qualiedservicetechnicianorconsultyourdealerorlocalServiceCenterfor
inspection, adjustment or repairs.
• It may cause a fire or electric shock.