LG RL-JA10 User manual

RL-JA10
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
FCC NOTICE
• A Class B digital device
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur
in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on,
the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
-Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

CONTENTS
INDEX
INTRO-
DUCTION
1Safety Instructions 3
Names of parts 7
INSTALLATION AND
COMPOSITION
2Installation Instructions 13
Composition 15
Turning on the Projector 17
Turning off the Projector 18
Operating the Projector 19
Selecting source mode 20
CONNECTIONBASIC FUN-
CTIONS
3
Function checking 32
Using Still function 33
4
Connecting to a Desktop PC 21
Connecting to a Notebook PC 22
Connecting to a Macintosh Desktop PC 23
Connecting to a Macintosh PowerBook 26
Connecting to a wireless trasmitter(TW-AV10T) 27
Connecting to a wireless receiver(TW-AV10R) 28
Connecting to a Video Source 29
Connecting to a DVD 30
Connecting to a D-TV Settop Box 31
SPECIAL
FUNCTIONS
5Selecting language 34
Using Flip Horizontal / Vertical function 35
Using Blank function 37
Checking lamp time 38
Selecting PC screen size input signal 39
POSI-
TIONING
6
Using Tracking function 43
TRACK-
ING
VIDEO /
AUDIO
7
Using Resize function 40
Adjusting screen display 41
Adjusting Video 45
Adjusting Audio 47
8
INFORMA-
TION
9Supported Monitor Display 48
Maintenance 49
Specifications 50
2
Before operating the
unit, please read this
manual carefully.

3
Safety Instructions
GAlways keep the safety instructions to prevent any potential accident or misuse 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
Do not attempt to repair or adjust this
equipment. Contact your dealer or Service
center. High risk of electric shock!
Don’t insert any object into the exhaust vent .
This may cause a fire or could give
an electric shock.
Earth wire should be connected.
- If the earth wire is not connected, there is possible a
danger of electric shock caused by the current leakage.
- If grounding methods are not possible, a separate cir-
cuit breaker should be employed and installed by a
qualified electrician.
- Do not connect ground
to telephone wires,
lightning rods or
gas pipe.
Short-circuit
breaker
Power
Do not place anything containing liquid on
top of the projector. High risk of Electric
Shock or damage to the projector.
This may cause a fire
or could give an
electric shock.

WARNING
Don’t remove any covers (except lens
cover). High risk of Electric Shock! 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.
Don’t look directly onto the lens when the
projector is in use. Eye damage may occur!
Don’t use the projector in damp place such
as a bathroom or any place where it is like-
ly to get wet. Serious damage could occur
or risk of Electric Shock!
Don’t use the projector if there is smoke
or unusual smell from the projector.
Disconnect from the mains and contact
the service center. Risk of fire!
Leave an adequate distance(30cm or more)
around the projector.
To cooling the lamp, leave the projector
plugged in for at least 3 minutes after
switching off the procector. if not, it cause
shortening of projector life.
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INTRODUCTION
AC
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B
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RGB(DC/DTV) RS-232C
DC
AC
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B
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RGB(DC/DTV) RS-232C
DC
Don’t clog the opening(absorption tube/ex-
haust pipe) of the projector.
It makes internal temperature increase and caus-
es a fire.
absorption tube exhaust pipe

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Safety Instructions
NOTES
Only use the projector on a level and sta-
ble surface.
It may fall down
or be upset.
Be sure to unplug when you don’t use
the projector for a long period or you are
absent.
Accumulated dust may
cause a fire,
electric shock from
deterioration,
or electric leakage.
No contact while working, or right after the
lamp is off since the exhaust port and the
lamp lid generate heat.
Disconnect from the mains and remove all
connections before moving.
Damage of cords may cause
a fire or electric shock.
Never touch the power plug with wet hand.
It may cause electric shock.
Don’t use alcohol, benzene, or thinners to
clean any plastic parts of the projector.
Never use industrial chemicals or deter-
gents.
Ensure the power lead doesn’t trail across
any hot objects like a heater.
It may cause a 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.

NOTES
Don’t touch the lens of the projector. It may
cause damage of it. Don’t use any sharp tools on the projector as this will damage the casing.
If the projector requires cleaning inside con-
tact the service centre. Accumulated dust
can cause mechanical failure.
Place the projector where people will not
trip or tread on the power lead.
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 or the remote
control on a heater or use in a heated 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 a fire.
Contact your dealer for replacing a new
lamp.
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INTRODUCTION

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Names of parts
AC
K
Audio
RGB(PC Input) RS-232C
Component(DVD/DTV Input)
P
R
P B
Y
R
RAudio
Audio
L
L/Mono Video
RAudio L/Mono Video
S-Video
Video 1
DC Out
(12V/0.5A)
Video2
Main Body
Main Body
Rear Connecting Part
Rear Connecting Part
Foot adjuster
lever
Foot adjuster
lever
Indicators
Front remote
control sensor
Focus ring Lens cover Foot
Foot
RGB(PC Input) RS-232C
(Program Download)
DC Out(12V/0.5A)
Component(DVD/DTV Input)
Audio
Kensington Security
System Connector
(Refer to page 16)
Rear remote control sensor
Video1/Video2/S-Video
Zoom ring
Power button
Control panel
* The LCD projector is manufactured using high-precision technology. You may, however, see tiny black points
and/or bright points(red, blue, or green) that continuously appear on the LCD projector. This is a normal result
of the manufacturing process and does not indicate a malfunction.

Control Panel
Control Panel
MENU
SOURCE PATTERN
ENTER
VOL VOL
POWER
POWER Button
Indicators D, EButton
Selects menus and
items in the menus.
MENU Button
Selects or closes menus.
SOURCE Button
Switches to RGB, Video 1, Video 2,
S-Video, Component mode.
VOLUME F, GButton
Adjusts volume level and
functions of menus.
ENTER AButton
Checks present mode and
saves the change of functions.
PATTERN Button
When pressing PATTERN
button, the screen display’s
the screen for focus adjust-
ment.
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INTRODUCTION

9
Names of parts
MENU
SOURCE
ENTER
PLAY FWD
TRACKING
AUTO RESIZE STILL ZOOM
BLANK APC MUTE VOL VOL
POWER
PROJECTOR VIDEO DVD
RECORD STOP SKIP SKIP
OPEN/CLOSE
PAUSE REW
. .
Remote Control
Remote Control
POWER Button
Button to select
desired product
VCR Buttons
RESIZE Button(Refer to p.40)
AUTO TRACKING Button
(Refer to p.43)
BLANK Button(Refer to p.37)
MENU Button
APC Button(Refer to p.46)
(D, E, F, G) Button
ENTER(A) Button
ZOOM Button(Refer to p.42)
STILL Button(Refer to p.33)
Indicator of product choice button
VOLUME -, + Button
MUTE Button
*Switches the sound on or off.
SOURCE Button(Refer to p.20)

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INTRODUCTION
MENU
SOURCE
ENTER
POWER
How to use the remote control
How to use the remote control
*The remote control can be charged with the internal electric generator. So you don’t need change the battery and the remote
control will not break down by battery damage.
Caution : Do not rotate the handle too rapidly for the remote control.
To charge the remote control
Operation range of remote control based on a product
In first use
20 times rotation of the remote control → waiting for one minute → 20 times rota-
tion again → waiting for one minute → 20 times rotation again → begining ot use
In usual use
5 or 6 times rotation → resuming to use
If you don’t use the remote control for long time,
charge it.
Charge the remote control in the
arrow direction as picture left.
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Button Projector VCR DVD
PROJECTOR
VIDEO
DVD
POWER
RECORD
SPOP
SKIP
SKIP
PAUSE
REW
PLAY
FWD
OPEN/CLOSE
AUTO TRACKING
RESIZE
STILL
ZOOM
PATTERN
APC
MUTE
VOL.-
VOL.+
MENU
SOURCE
ENTER
D
E
F
G
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Names of parts
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.
“ ” is the warning message on screen.
Orange Standby.
Operation Indicator Green On operation.(Turn on the lamp)
Orange(flashing) Projector lamp is cooling as power out(3 minutes)
Off Power off.
Projection lamp is reaching the end of its life and needs
Red to be replaced with a new lamp.(over 1500 hours)
“Replace the Lamp”
Lamp Indicator Red(flashing) The projector has trouble in the lamp or around it.
Contact the service center.
Green(flashing) The lamp cover or absorption pipe cover is notclosed.
Orange This projector is in high temperature. If you don’t
turn off the projector, it’ll be turned off automatically.
Temperature Indicator “Temperature is Too High”
Red The projector is turned off as its high temperature.
Red (flashing) Power has turned off due to problem with the
internal cooling fan. Contact your service center.
Lamp Indicator
Operation indicator
Temperature indicator
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Accessories
Accessories
MENU
SOURCE
ENTER
POWER
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
ON
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 Power Cord Audio/Video Cable Audio Cable Operating guide
Computer Cable
AVIN PUT
POWER
A/V wireless
transmitter-receiver
* See A/V wireless transmitter-
receiver operationg guide for
installation and connection etc.
SCART to RCAjack (option) MAC Desktop
Adaptor
Lamp
Portable Bag
S-Video Cable
Screen for projecting
Ceiling installer for LCD projector
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INTRODUCTION

13
Installation Instructions
Provide proper ventilation for this projector.
● The projector is equipped with ventilation
holes(intake) on the bottom and ventilation
holes(exhaust) on the front. do not block or
place anything near these holes, or internal
heat build-up may occur, causing picture
degradation or damage to the projector.
Place this projector in adequate temperature and humidity conditions.
● Install this projector only in a location where adequate temperature and humidity is available.
(refer p.50)
●Do not place the projector on a carpet, rug
or other similar surface. It may prevent a
adequate ventilation of the projector bot-
tom. This product should be mounted to a
wall or ceiling only.
* Don’t place the projector in the following conditions. It may cause malfunction or product damage.
●Never push projector or spill liquid of any
kind into the projector. ●Leave an adequate distance(30cm or more) around the projector.
Don’t place the projector where it can be covered with dust.
● This may cause overheating of the projector. Clean the Air filter periodically.

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INSTALLATION AND
COMPOSITION
Do not clog the slots and openings of the projector. It may cause overheating.
The LCD projector is manufactured using high-precision technology.
You may, however, see tiny black points and/or bright points(red, blue, or green) that
continuously appear on the LCD projector. This is a normal result of the manufactur-
ing process and does not indicate a malfunction.
This product should be used adequate length bolt (within 15mm) when installing it.
The bolt not included with the projector.
When applying a ceiling installer, use only the fixing bolt and ceiling installer for LCD
projector. Contact your dealer for purchase or installation.
To receive the DTV program, it is necessary to purchase DTV receiver (Settop Box)
and connect it to the projector.
If there is no input signal, Menu will not display on screen.
TP-ML1 TP-MH1

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 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 41.)
4
4.Connect the cables of the projector to a wall power socket and other connected sources.
projection distance based on the picture format
* The longest distance/the shortest distance show status what adjusted by zoom function.
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Composition
9X/10
1X/10
Light from the lens
Screen heigh (X)
Projection distance (D)
16:9 picture format mm
40″60″80″90″100″110″120″150″200″300″
498 747 996 1121 1245 1370 1494 1868 2491 3736
1640 2510 3340 3760 4180 4600 5020 6270 8360 12550
2190 3460 4610 5190 5760 6340 6920 8650 11530 17300
4:3 picture format mm
40″60″80″90″100″110″120″150″200″300″
610 914 1220 1370 1520 1670 1830 2290 3050 4570
2030 3050 4070 4580 5090 5600 6110 7640 10190 15280
2800 4200 5610 6320 7020 7720 8420 10530 14040 21060
scree
size
scree
height (X)
The shortest
distance (D)
The longest
distance (D)
scree
size
scree
height (X)
The shortest
distance (D)
The longest
distance (D)

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
K
DC
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INSTALLATION AND
COMPOSITION

Turning on the Projector
Remove the lens cover of the projector.
1
Press the POWER button on the remote control or top cover. (Green operation indicator flashes
during turning on the lamp.)
●It will take about 1 minute to display the picture after power on because the lamp of the projector
needs stabilization.
●An image will appear after the operation indicator has flashed green for some time.
●Select the source mode with the SOURCE button.
●To cooling the lamp, leave the projector plugged in for at least 3 minutes after switching off the projector
screen. If not, it cause shortning of projector life.
●Do not turn on the projector until it takes about 6 seconds after connecting projector.
2
Adjust volume level.
● If you press VOLUME -button, sound and volume level number are increased.
● If you press VOLUME +button, sound and volume level number are decreased.
3
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*Don’t turn main power off and don’t unplug the power cord while the ventilation
fan(inlet/outlet) is working.
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Press the POWER button on the top cover or remote control.
1
Press the POWER button on the top cover or remote control again to cut off the power.
2
If operation indicator is flashing (orange), leave the power cord plugged into the outlet (for 3
minutes). Do not pull out from the outlet until operation indicator is orange.
● If operation indicator is flashing (orange), the power button on the top cover or remote
control may not operate for 1 minute.
3
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Turning off the Projector
INSTALLATION AND
COMPOSITION
Power Off? Please Press Key Again.

Operating the Projector
Focusing and Positioning the Screen Image
Focusing and Positioning the Screen Image
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When an image appears on the screen, check if it is in proper focus and fits well to the screen.
● To adjust the focus of the image, rotate the focus ring which is the outer ring on the lens.
● To adjust the size of the image, rotate the zoom ring which is the inner ring on the lens.
To raise or lower the image on the screen, extend or retract two feet at the bottom of the projector
as below.
1. Stand behind the projector and lift the foot adjuster levers while you support the front of the projector.
This unlocks the feet and can make them move freely. Take care not to drop the projector.
2. While lifting the foot adjuster levers, raise or lower the projector until the screen image is positioned properly.
3. Release the lever to lock the feet in their new position.
4. To fine-tune the height of the projector, rotate the front feet to raise or lower it.
After raising the front feet, don’t give impact on the upper side of the projector or press down strongly.
Focus ringZoom ring