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- Page 1 OWNER'S MANUAL LG CineBeam DLP Projector Please read the safety information carefully before using this product. PH30N www.lg.com P/NO : SAC37813559 (2003-REV00) Copyright © 2020 LG Electronics Inc. All Rights Reserved.
- Page 2 CONTENTS LICENSES Open Source Software Notice Information SAFETY PRECAUTIONS PREPARATION INSTALLATION REMOTE CONTROL USING THE PROJECTOR CONNECTING DEVICES SPECIFICATIONS SYMBOLS TROUBLESHOOTING...
- Page 3 LICENSES Supported licenses may differ by model. For more information about licenses, visit www.lg.com. The terms HDMI, HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing Administrator, Inc. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby, Dolby Vision, Dolby Audio, Dolby Atmos, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
- Page 4 In addition to the source code, all referred license 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.
- Page 5 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.
- Page 6 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; —...
- Page 7 Keep the following precautions in mind to prevent the temperature rise inside the projector: — Install the air vents at least 30 cm 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.
- Page 8 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.
- Page 9 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.
- Page 10 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. •...
- Page 11 CAUTION Do not use any product that uses high voltage electricity near the projector. (e.g. An electric fly swatter) • It may cause a malfunction. Do not place any liquid containers such as a vase, pot, cup, cosmetics or medicine, decorations such as candles or any heavy objects on top of the projector.
- Page 12 Do not block the light from the projector lens with a person, book or other objects. • If the light from the projector shines on an object for a long time, it can cause fire due to the heat of such light. Also, the reflected light can heat the lens and cause damage to the projector.
- Page 13 Power WARNING Make sure the power plug is securely plugged in to prevent it from shaking. • If the connection is unstable, it may cause a fire. Do not plug too many devices into one multi-power outlet. • This may result in fire due to the power outlet overheating. Do not insert a metal object such as chopsticks into the other end of the power plug while it is plugged into a wall outlet.
- Page 14 Keep the power cord away from heat sources. • The coating of the cord may melt and cause a fire or electric shock. Use only the authorized power cord or AC adapter supplied by LG Electronics. Do not use any other products. •...
- Page 15 Cleaning WARNING Do not spray water directly onto the projector when cleaning it. • It may cause a fire or electric shock. CAUTION How to clean the projector — Disconnect the plug from the outlet before cleaning. — Do not wipe the optical system (the lens and mirror) immediately after the power is turned off.
- Page 16 PREPARATION The pictures may differ slightly from the actual product. Accessories Accessories included with the projector are show below. Accessories are subject to change without prior notice. New accessories may be added or old ones removed. Remote Control Owner's Manual Two AAA Batteries AC-DC Adaptor Power cord...
- Page 17 Optional Extras To purchase optional accessories, visit an electronics 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...
- Page 18 Parts and Components Buttons Outlet Vent Speaker Inlet Vent Lens Focus Ring 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.)
- Page 19 Battery Charge Indicator — Red: Charging — Green: Charging complete 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 Using the Buttons You can operate the projector by pressing the button. Basic functions Power On Press the Power button once while the projector is off. Power Off Press and hold the Power button for a few (Press and seconds while the projector is on. Hold) Up/Down/ Sets functions or moves the cursor.
- Page 21 Adjusting the menu Press the Power button once while the projector is on. Press the top, bottom, left, and right buttons to move to a menu item. After moving to the desired menu item, press the Power button once to select it. [MENU] Displays the Settings menu.
- Page 22 Projector Status Indicators LED Power Indicator LED Power Indicator Power standby state The projector is operating with the power on.
- Page 23 INSTALLATION Projection Distance per Screen Size Place the projector on a sturdy, level surface, together with the PC or audio/ video source. Place the projector an appropriate distance away from the screen. The distance between the projector and the screen determines the actual size of the image. Position the projector so that the lens is at a right angle to the screen.
- Page 24 16:9 Aspect Ratio Screen Width Screen Height Projection Screen Size Distance (D) inches 1016 1328 1270 1107 1660 1524 1328 1992 1778 1550 2324 2032 1771 2657 2286 1992 1121 2989 2540 2214 1245 3321 The projection distance may vary depending on the installation conditions. NOTE •...
- Page 25 Focus of the Screen Image When an image appears on the screen, check if it is in focus and fits the screen properly. Adjust the focus of the image by rotating the Focus Ring to the left or right. Make sure the product does not move when adjusting the focus. Focus Ring...
- Page 26 How to Install the Projector On a Tripod • You can install the projector using a camera tripod. • As shown below, you can mount the projector instead of a camera on the tripod. • When stabilizing the tripod, we recommend using a locking bolt of standard size 4.5 mm or less.
- Page 27 Kensington Security System • This projector has a Kensington Security Standard connector as an anti-theft mechanism. Connect a Kensington Security System cable 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. •...
- Page 28 REMOTE CONTROL Open the battery cover on the back of the remote control and insert the batteries which are specified in the battery room with poles pointing in the correct direction. The new and same type of batteries (1.5 V AAA) must be used. CAUTION •...
- Page 29 NOTE • When using the remote control, the optimal operation range is 6 meters or less (left/right) and within a 30 degree arc of the remote control IR receiver. • If a cable is connected to the back port, the optimal operating range is 3 meters or less (left/right) and within a 30 degree arc of the remote control IR receiver.
- Page 30 USING THE PROJECTOR Using The Battery • It is displayed when the battery is low. • If the screen shows a low battery message, be sure to charge the battery.
- Page 31 • It is displayed when the battery is running out. • 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.
- Page 32 • 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 charge the battery using any equipment other than that supplied with the product.
- Page 33 CONNECTING DEVICES You can connect various external devices to the projector. Connecting with a HDMI Cable Connect an HD receiver, DVD, PC, Notebook, or external devices to the projector and select an appropriate input mode. With an HDMI cable, you can enjoy high quality picture and sound. Using a HDMI cable, connect the port of the projector to the HDMI output port of the device to connect.
- Page 34 Connecting Headphones You can listen to the audio through a headphone. Not provided...
- Page 35 Connecting a smart device (smartphone, tablet, etc.) • (INPUT) [HDMI] • The picture may look different from the actual product. Connect a smart device to the projector using a cable and set the external input of the projector to HDMI. The smart device screen will then be displayed through the projector.
- Page 36 SPECIFICATIONS MODEL PH30N (PH30N-GL) Resolution (Pixel) 1280 (Horizontal) × 720 (Vertical) Aspect ratio 16:9 (Horizontal:Vertical) Projection distance 830 mm to 3321 mm — Screen Size — 635 mm to 2540 mm (25 inches to 100 inches) Ratio of upward 100 % projection Working range of the 6 m (Max.) remote control...
- Page 37 HDMI (PC) Supported mode Resolution Horizontal Frequency (kHz) Vertical Frequency (Hz) 640 x 350 31.468 70.09 720 x 400 31.469 70.08 640 x 480 31.469 59.94 800 x 600 37.879 60.31 1024 x 768 48.363 60.00 1152 x 864 54.348 60.053 1280 x 720 45.00 1280 x 1024 63.981 60.02 1440 x 900...
- Page 38 HDMI (DTV) Supported mode Resolution Horizontal Frequency (kHz) Vertical Frequency (Hz) 31.47 480p 31.47 59.94 31.50 45.00 60.00 720p 44.96 59.94 33.75 60.00 1080i 33.72 59.94 67.500 67.432 59.939 27.000 24.000 1080p 26.97 23.976 33.75 30.000 33.71 29.97 • To provide the best picture quality, a 720p resolution is recommended.
- Page 39 Other specifications Risk Group 2 CAUTION Possibly hazardous optical radiation emitted from this product. Do not stare at operating lamp. May be harmful to the eye. This label is attached to the bottom of the product and language may differ.
- Page 40 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.
- Page 41 TROUBLESHOOTING Please check the list below when you experience the following symptoms during use of the product. It may not be a failure. Checklist for Safety (please check a long-used projector for safety issues.) Does your device have any of the following issues? •...
- Page 43 Your projector’s OSD (On Screen Display) may differ slightly from that shown in this manual. [ ] : the buttons and the text to be displayed on the projector screen. P/NO : SAC37813560 (2003-REV00) Copyright © 2020 LG Electronics Inc. All Rights Reserved.
- Page 44 CONTENTS USING THE PROJECTOR ENTERTAINMENT MY MEDIA CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS...
- Page 45 USING THE PROJECTOR Watching Projector Turning on the Projector The menu screen display in this owner’s manual is an example to help users understand how to operate the product and may look different from the actual screen. Connect the power cord correctly. Place the switch on the rear port area to and press the...
- Page 46 Additional Options Adjusting Aspect Ratio Resize an image to view at its optimal size by pressing (RATIO) while you are using the projector. • (Settings) button on the remote control and select [PICTURE] Press the [Aspect Ratio]. • Available picture size may differ depending on the input signal. •...
- Page 47 Using the Keystone Function To prevent the screen image from becoming trapezoidal, [Keystone] adjusts the top and bottom width of the image if the projector is not set up at a right angle to the screen. Because the [Keystone] function may cause inferior screen image quality, use this function only when it is not possible to set up the projector at an optimal angle.
- Page 48 Changing Input Device To select an external input Selects external input. The illustration of the menu may differ from the actual screen on the product. • Press the (INPUT) button on the remote control to display the input selection screen. •...
- Page 49 Windows 10 or higher, but it may not be compatible with some PCs. • Ice Cream Sandwich, Jellybean, Kitkat, Lollipop, Marshmallow and Nougat versions of LG’s Android devices are guaranteed to be compatible. • When connecting via SCREEN SHARE, place the device close to the projector. •...
- Page 50 [On] in the [WIRELESS] menu. NOTE • The devices that can be connected are as follows: LG BTS1, LG HBS-700, LG HBS-730, LG HBS-800 (Models available for purchase may vary by region.) • Products from other manufacturers may not be compatible.
- Page 51 Searching for Bluetooth Devices and Connecting Go to (Settings) [WIRELESS] [Bluetooth] [Search Devices] to search for nearby Bluetooth audio devices and then connect any detected devices to the projector. (If the device name is longer than 20 characters, only the first 20 will be displayed.) Set the Bluetooth device to pairing mode and then select [Search Devices].
- Page 52 When the search is complete, you can select a Bluetooth device and connect to it. • The time it takes to connect to a device may vary according to the signal strength and the number of devices. When a Bluetooth device is connected, you will hear sound from the projector through the connected device.
- Page 53 Connecting or disconnecting bluetooth devices (Settings) [WIRELESS] [Bluetooth] [Search Devices], Bluetooth devices are shown in the order that they were connected, and the same devices can be reconnected simply by selecting them without having to search for them again. Connecting Select a Bluetooth device from the [Search Devices] to connect to it.
- Page 54 Adjusting AV Sync. Adjust When a Bluetooth device is connected, go to (Settings) [WIRELESS] [Bluetooth] [AV Sync. Adjust] to adjust the synchronization between the video and the Bluetooth headset sound. • This feature is only available when a Bluetooth device is connected. •...
- Page 55 MY MEDIA Before Using Connecting a USB Device Connect a USB device (external HDD, USB memory) to the USB port of projector to enjoy the content files stored in the USB device with your projector. You cannot write or delete data in the USB device. Connect a USB flash drive as shown below.
- Page 56 Tips for using a USB device • If the USB storage device has a built-in auto recognition program or uses its own driver, it may not work. • Some USB storage devices may not work or may work incorrectly. • If you use a USB extension cable, the USB device may not be recognized or may not work properly.
- Page 57 To Use My Media Connect a USB storage device. Press the button on the remote control to select your desired function, and then press . Select the located on the top left of the screen, and then press Select the files you want to play. (When you select more than one file, they will play in the order they were selected.) Press the (Settings) button on the remote control.
- Page 58 My Media supporting file • Maximum data transmission rate: 20 Mbps (Mega bit per second) • External supported subtitle formats: *.smi, *.srt, *.sub (MicroDVD, SubViewer 1.0/2.0), *.ass, *.ssa, *.txt (TMPlayer), *.psb (PowerDivX) • Internal supported subtitle formats: SRT/ASS/SSA...
- Page 59 Video Supported Codec Maximum: 1920 x 1080 @ 30p (only Motion JPEG 640 x 480 @ 30p) Extension Codec VC-1 Advanced Profile, VC-1 Simple and Main Video .asf Profiles .wmv Audio WMA Standard, WMA 9 Professional Video H.264/AVC .avi MPEG-1 Layer I, II, MPEG-1 Layer III (MP3), Dolby Audio Digital .mp4...
- Page 60 Audio File File type Item Info Bit rate 32 Kbps to 320 Kbps Sampling rate 32 kHz to 48 kHz Bit rate 32 kbps to 640 kbps Sampling rate 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz Bit rate 32 kbps to 448 kbps MPEG Sampling rate 32 kHz to 48 kHz...
- Page 61 Available photo file File type Item Info Support Base-line, Progressive File type JPEG Minimum: 64 x 64 Picture Maximum: Base-line: 1920 (W) x 1080 (H) Size Progressive: 1024 (W) x 768 (H) Minimum: 64 x 64 Picture Size Maximum: 9600 (W) x 6400 (H) Support Interlace, Non-Interlace File type...
- Page 62 Watching the Videos In the [MOVIE LIST], you can watch movies stored on the connected USB device. Controls playback and sets options while viewing videos. Tips for Playing Video Files • Some subtitles created by users may not work properly. •...
- Page 63 Browsing Movie List Play a video file stored from a connected device. Plays the previous/next file. Returns to normal playback and Pauses the media player. ( / ) Stops playing. Whenever this button is pressed, the playback speed is changed.: x2, x4, x8, x16, x32 Selects repeat play.
- Page 64 Viewing the Photos In the [PHOTO LIST], you can watch photos stored on the connected USB device. Supported Photo Files PHOTO (*.JPEG) Baseline: 64-pixel (width) x 64-pixel (height) - 1920-pixel (width) x 1080-pixel (height) Progressive: 64-pixel (width) x 64-pixel (height) - 1024-pixel (width) x 768-pixel (height) •...
- Page 65 Browsing Photo List Play a photo file stored from a connected device. Plays the previous/next file. Returns to normal playback and Pauses the media player. ( / ) Stops playing. Rotates photos. • Rotates a photo 90°, 180°, 270°, 360° clockwise. •...
- Page 66 Listening to Music In the [MUSIC LIST], you can play audio stored on the connected USB device. Supported Music Files *.MP3 Bit rate range: 32 Kbps to 320 Kbps • Sampling rate MPEG1 Layer3: 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz •...
- Page 67 Browsing Music List You can play audio files stored on the connected device. Plays the previous/next file. Returns to normal playback and Pauses the media player. ( / ) Stops playing. Whenever this button is pressed, the playback speed is changed.: x2, x4, x8, x16, x32 Selects repeat play.
- Page 68 CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS Settings • Press the (Settings) button. [PICTURE] Adjusts the image quality for optimal viewing. [AUDIO] Sets the sound mode. [TIME] Sets time-related settings. [WIRELESS] Wireless-related features. [OPTION1] Customizes the general settings. [OPTION2] Customizes the settings related the projector. [INPUT] Selects the desired input source.
- Page 69 PICTURE Settings Press the (Settings) button. Use the , or buttons to select [PICTURE] and press the button. Use the , or button to set up the desired item and press the button. (BACK) button. To return to the previous menu, press the...
- Page 70 • [Picture Mode] Selects the picture mode optimized for the viewing environment or the program. — [Vivid] Maximizes the visual effect of video. Heightens contrast, brightness, and sharpness to display vivid images. — [Standard] Displays images in standard levels of contrast, brightness, and sharpness. —...
- Page 71 • [Aspect Ratio] Resizes the picture. • [Energy Saving] Reduces power consumption by adjusting peak screen brightness. — [Minimum]/[Medium]/[Maximum] Applies the pre-set [Energy Saving] mode. • [Color Temperature] Adjusts the overall color of the screen to suit your preference. Select [Warm], [Medium], [Cool] or [Natural].
- Page 72 AUDIO Settings Press the (Settings) button. Use the , or buttons to select [AUDIO] and press the button. Use the , or button to set up the desired item and press the button. (BACK) button. To return to the previous menu, press the •...
- Page 73 TIME Settings Press the (Settings) button. Use the , or buttons to select [TIME] and press the button. Use the , or button to set up the desired item and press the button. (BACK) button. To return to the previous menu, press the •...
- Page 74 WIRELESS Settings Press the (Settings) button. Use the , or buttons to select [WIRELESS] and press the button. Use the , or button to set up the desired item and press the button. (BACK) button. To return to the previous menu, press the •...
- Page 75 OPTION1 Settings Press the (Settings) button. Use the , or buttons to select [OPTION1] and press the button. Use the , or button to set up the desired item and press the button. (BACK) button. To return to the previous menu, press the •...
- Page 76 OPTION2 Settings Press the (Settings) button. Use the , or buttons to select [OPTION2] and press the button. Use the , or button to set up the desired item and press the button. (BACK) button. To return to the previous menu, press the •...
- Page 77 • [PJT Mode] This function turns the projected image upside down or flips horizontal. — When the [Auto Keystone] function is set to [On], only the [Front] and [Rear] settings are available. • [High Altitude] If the projector is used at an altitude higher than 1200 meters, turn this on. Otherwise, the projector may overheat or its protection function may be activated.