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Owner's Manual
DLP PROJECTOR
Please read this manual carefully before operating
your projector and retain it for future reference.
PA72G
www.lg.com

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  • Page 1 Owner's Manual DLP PROJECTOR Please read this manual carefully before operating your projector and retain it for future reference. PA72G www.lg.com...
  • Page 2: Licenses

    LICENSES LICENSES Supported licenses may differ by model. For more information about licenses, visit www.lg.com. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby “and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. ABOUT DIVX VIDEO: DivX® is a digital video format created by DivX, LLC, a subsidiary of Rovi Corporation.
  • Page 3: Safety Instructions

    SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Please take note of the safety instructions to prevent any potential accident or misuse of the projector. FCC NOTICE Warning - Class B (b) For a Class B Digital device or peripheral, the instructions furnished the user shall include the following or The lightning flash with similar statement, placed in a prominent arrowhead symbol, within...
  • Page 4 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read these instructions. Do not use the projector in a damp Keep these instructions. place such as a bathroom where it is Heed all warnings. likely to get wet. Follow all instructions. - This may cause a fire or an electric shock.
  • Page 5 Use only the official power cord which positioned so it is easy to access for is provided by LG Electronics, Inc. Do operation. not use other power cords. - This may cause a fire or an electric...
  • Page 6 Do not keep your hand on the projec- switch it off and unplug it from the tor for a long time when it is running. wall outlet and contact an LG Elec- When you play a game by connecting tronics Service Center.
  • Page 7 LG Electronics Service Center. contact an authorized service center. - If not, this may cause a fire or an - Otherwise, this may cause a fire or electric shock.
  • Page 8 - Otherwise, this may result in fire or explosion due to damage to the battery. Always use batteries approved and certified by LG Electronics. - Otherwise, this may result in fire or explosion. Store the battery away from metallic objects, such as keys and paper clips.
  • Page 9 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Do not store it at temperatures higher CAUTION than 60 °C or in high humidity. Do not mix new batteries with old Keep the battery out of reach of chil- batteries. dren. - This may cause a fire or an electric - This may result in personal injury or shock caused by overheating and damage to the product.
  • Page 10: Table Of Contents

    Contents Contents LICENSES - PHOTO LIST - MUSIC LIST - FILE LIST SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 3D FUNCTION PREPARATION Before Watching 3D Accessories - While Watching 3D Optional Extras Requirements for Watching 3D Images Parts and Components Installation - To Use DLP-LINK (DLP-Ready) Type - Installation Precautions Glasses - Projection Distance per Screen Size...
  • Page 11: Preparation

    PREPARATION PREPARATION Accessories Check enclosed accessories. The picture may be different from an actual product. MARK L / R L / R PAGE SETTINGS Remote Control Owner's Manual CD Owner's manual AAA battery Computer Cable Composite Gender AC-DC Adaptor Power Cord Lens Cap, Strap Pouch, Bag When connecting a cable to the HDMI or USB port,...
  • Page 12: Optional Extras

    PREPARATION Optional Extras To purchase optional extras, visit an electronics store or online shopping site or contact the retail store where you purchased the product. Without prior notice, optional extras are subject to change in order to improve the per- formance of the product, and new accessories may be added.
  • Page 13: Parts And Components

    PREPARATION Parts and Components * The projector is manufactured using high-precision technology. You may, however, see tiny black dots and/or bright colored dots (red, blue or green) that continuously appear on the projector screen. This is a normal result of the manufacturing process and does not indicate a malfunction.
  • Page 14: Installation

    PREPARATION Installation Installation Precautions Place the projector in a well-ventilat- Do not place the projector in a hot or humid environment. ed environment. - Do not place the projector in a - To prevent internal heat from build- hot, cold, or humid environment. ing up, install the projector in a well- (See 58 Page regarding operating ventilated place.
  • Page 15: Projection Distance Per Screen Size

    PREPARATION Projection Distance per Screen Size Place the projector on a sturdy, level surface, together with the PC or audio/video source. Place the projector at an appropriate distance from the screen. The distance be- tween the projector and the screen determines the actual size of the image. Position the projector so that the lens is set at a right angle to the screen.
  • Page 16: How To Install The Projector Using A Tripod

    PREPARATION How to Install the Projector Using a Tripod You can install this 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 the locking bolt of standard size 4.5 mm or less.
  • Page 17: Remote Control

    REMOTE CONTROL REMOTE CONTROL Open the battery cover on the back of the remote control and insert the specified batteries as per instructions . The same type of batteries (1.5 V AAA) must be used. These must also be new batteries. CAUTION y Do not mix a new battery with an old battery.
  • Page 18 REMOTE CONTROL SETTINGS Selects or closes menus. STILL Freezes the moving image. (Available in any mode other than USB mode.) Q.MENU MARK Accesses the quick menu. Up/Down/Left/Right Buttons L / R Sets the function or moves the cursor. OK ꔉ PAGE Checks present mode and saves function changes.
  • Page 19: Using The Projector

    Using the PROJECTOR Using the PROJECTOR Watching Projector Watching Projector In Standby mode, press the POWER button to turn the projector on. Turning on the Projector Press the INPUT button and select Connect the power cord correctly. the input signal you want. y Check if the lens cap is open before Control the projector using the fol- turning on the projector.
  • Page 20: Using Additional Options

    Using the PROJECTOR Using Additional Options Adjusting Aspect Ratio 4:3: Resizes images to the 4:3 aspect ratio. Resize an image to view at its optimal size by pressing RATIO while you are using the projector. Zoom: Enlarges an image to fit the NOTE screen width.
  • Page 21: Using The Keystone Function

    Using the PROJECTOR Using the Keystone Using the Input List Function Using the Input List To prevent the screen image from Press the INPUT button to access becoming trapezoidal, Keystone adjusts the input sources. the top and bottom width of the image if the projector is not set at a right angle - The connected input mode appears to the screen.
  • Page 22: Blank Function

    Using the PROJECTOR Using the Quick Menu Blank Function You can customize frequently used Using the Blank Function menus. This function may be effective when you Press Q.MENU to access the quick need to draw attention during a meeting menus. or training.
  • Page 23: Entertainment

    ENTERTAINMENT ENTERTAINMENT Using WiDi Connecting to WiDi WiDi refers to Intel's Wireless Display technology. Wireless Display sends video and audio fi les that can be played back on a notebook that supports Intel WiDi. It can be used only for external inputs (WiDi). WiDi (Wireless Display) Setup Set the external input of the projector to WiDi.
  • Page 24: My Media

    ENTERTAINMENT MY MEDIA To disconnect the USB storage device, Connecting USB Storage Devices Press the Q.MENU button. Connect a USB memory stick as shown Use the ︿ or ﹀ button to move to below. USB Device and press the OK When a USB storage device is connect- button.
  • Page 25 ENTERTAINMENT Tips for Using USB Devices Please connect a USB storage device with a cable provided by the USB Only a USB storage device is recog- manufacturer. When you use a cable nizable. that is not provided by a USB manu- USB hubs are not supported.
  • Page 26: Movie List

    ENTERTAINMENT MOVIE LIST In the Movie List, you can watch movies stored on the connected USB device. Tips for Playing Video Files Some subtitles created by a user may Streaming files which include GMC not work. (Global Motion Compensation) or Some special characters are not sup- Qpel (Quarterpel Motion Estimation) ported in subtitles.
  • Page 27: Supported Video Formats

    ENTERTAINMENT Supported Video Formats File Audio/ Codec Profile/Level Support Extensions Video Advanced Profile @ Level 3 (e.g.720p60,1080i60,1080p30) VC-1 Advanced Profile Only streams compliant to SMPTE 421M VC-1 standard are supported. Video Simple Profile @ Medium Level (e.g.CIF,QVGA) .asf VC-1 Simple Main Profile @ High Level (e.g.1080p30) .wmv and Main Profiles...
  • Page 28 ENTERTAINMENT Supported Audio Files Audio Codec Bit rate Sampling rate Remark 32 kbps - 320 kbps 32 kHz - 48 kHz 32 kbps - 640 kbps 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz MPEG 32 kbps - 448 kbps 32 kHz ~ 48 kHz DTS Audio codec is Korea only.
  • Page 29: File List

    ENTERTAINMENT Browsing Movie List Control playback by using the follow- ing buttons. Play a video fi le stored in the connected device. Connect a USB storage device. Press the USB button. �� Use the ︿, ﹀, ︿ or ﹀ button to 01:02:30 / 02:30:25 select Movie List and press the OK Hide...
  • Page 30 ENTERTAINMENT Options for Movie List Setting Description Subtitle Speed: If a subtitle is Press the Q.MENU button. Lan- not synchronized with its Use the ︿ or ﹀ button to move to a guage video, you can adjust its desired option and press the speed at 0.5 seconds OK button.
  • Page 31 ENTERTAINMENT Subtitle Language Registering the DivX code Subtitle Please check your DivX code. For more Lan- Language information on the registration process, guage visit www.divx.com/vod. After registra- Latin1 English, Spanish, French, tion, your can enjoy DivX VOD content protected by the DivX DRM code. German, Italian, Swedish, Finnish, Dutch, Portuguese, In the Home menu, move to OPTION...
  • Page 32 ENTERTAINMENT To deregister the DivX code Use the DivX deregistration code to deactivate the DivX DRM function. In the Home menu, move to OPTION and press DivX(R) VOD. Use the ︿ or ﹀ button to go to Deregistration and press the OK button.
  • Page 33: Photo List

    ENTERTAINMENT PHOTO LIST ❶ ❷ ❸ ❹ ❺ You can see the photos stored on a con- nected device. Page 1/1 ꘧ Page Change Photo List USB STORAGE DEVICE Supported Photo Files book Page 1/1 Butterfly_... d 01:34:33 PHOTO (*.JPEG) Baseline: 64-pixel (width) x 64-pixel (height) - 15360-pixel (width) x 8640-pixel (height) ꔅ Go to root folder ꔅ Go to upper folder...
  • Page 34 ENTERTAINMENT Setting Description Control playback by using the follow- ing buttons. Hide Hides the menu on the full size screen. To see the menu, press 01_a.jpg 2008/12/10 the OK button on the 1920 x 1080 479 KB remote control. [1/4] Exit Exit from full screen photo view.
  • Page 35: Music List

    ENTERTAINMENT MUSIC LIST Options for Photo List Press the Q.MENU button. You can play audio fi les stored on the connected device. Use the ︿ or ﹀ button to move to a desired option and press the OK but- Supported Music Files ton.
  • Page 36 ENTERTAINMENT Description Setting Description Hide ❶ Thumbnails Hides the playback bar. Press the OK button to Abnormal file make the playback bar appear. Exit Returns to the Music List File not supported screen. ❷ File List Options for Music List ❸...
  • Page 37: File List

    ENTERTAINMENT FILE LIST You can see document fi les stored on a ❶ ❹ ❷ ❸ connected device. Page 1/1 ꘧ Page Change File List Supported File Formats USB STORAGE DEVICE Drive1 Page 1/1 Butterfly_... d 01:34:33 XLS, DOC, PPT, TXT, XLSX, PPTX, DOCX, PDF, Microsoft Offi ce 97/2000/2002/2003/2007 Adobe PDF 1.0/1.1/1.2/1.3/ 1.4 ꔅ Go to root folder ꔅ Go to upper folder...
  • Page 38 ENTERTAINMENT Set FileViewer Option Control playback by using the follow- Setting Description ing buttons. y Click Go Page then the pop-up Single On Loads and displays window for selecting the number of Page pages one by one. The page appears. Loading initial loading time is y Input the page to move to the page...
  • Page 39: 3D Function

    3D FUNCTION 3D FUNCTION 3D technology uses different video frames for each eye to add depth to the video. Before Watching 3D Warning about photosensitivity sei- While Watching 3D zures - Some users may experience a WARNING seizure or other abnormal symptoms when they are exposed to a flash- If you view 3D images too closely for ing light or particular pattern from...
  • Page 40 The 3D glasses must be DLP-LINK (DLP Ready) type. Please use 3D glasses certified by LG You may not be able to watch 3D Electronics. properly if there is an obstacle be- tween the projector and 3D glasses.
  • Page 41: Requirements For Watching 3D Images

    3D FUNCTION Requirements for Watching 3D Images * Optimum viewing angle: Top/Bottom/Left/Right 9° Optimum viewing distance: Between 3 m and 5 m Recommended screen size: 101 cm * Basically, Watching 3D videos should be done in dark room environments only. * For 3D watching, set the energy saving mode to Minimum. NOTE The pairing with the DLP-LINK glasses is affected by the intensity of light reflected from the screen.
  • Page 42 3D FUNCTION Please check the minimum system requirements for your computer. Minimum re- quirements are as follows: Microsoft® Windows® XP, Vista 32/64 bit ,Windows 7 32/64 bit Intel® Core 2 Duo or AMD Athlon™ X2 CPU or higher More than 1 GB of system memory (2 GB recommended) Free space of 100 MB or more DirectX 9 or higher Video card should support 120 vertical frequency (Hz).
  • Page 43: To Use Dlp-Link (Dlp-Ready) Type Glasses

    3D FUNCTION To Use DLP-LINK (DLP-Ready) Type Glasses While watching 3D images from the projector, press buttons on the glasses. When you press the button, the glasses flicker to be synchronized with the 3D im- ages. (The flickering is a unique operation method of DLP-LINK type glasses. It may be different depending on the glasses type.) If the glasses flicker or problems occur while watching 3D, first turn the lights off to make the room darker.
  • Page 44: Customizing Settings Setup Menu

    CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS SETUP Menu Press the SETTINGS button. Use the ︿, ﹀, ︿ or ﹀ button to select a desired item and press the OK button. Use the ︿, ﹀, ︿ or ﹀ button to set up a desired item and press the OK button. When you finished, press EXIT.
  • Page 45: Picture Settings

    CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS PICTURE Settings Press the SETTINGS button. PICTURE ꔂ Move ꔉ OK Use the ︿, ﹀, ︿ or ﹀ button to select PICTURE • Energy Saving : Medium • Picture Mode : Standard and press the OK button. • Contrast Use the ︿, ﹀, ︿ or ﹀ button to set up a desired •...
  • Page 46 CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS Setting Description Picture Restores the options of each mode to the factory default. Reset Aspect Changed the image size to view images at its optimal size. (see page20) Ratio Picture By following the instructions, using the remote control, you can eas- Wizard II ily adjust the picture quality to technical standards without needing an expensive pattern device or a picture quality expert.
  • Page 47 CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS Advanced Control Setting Description Dynamic Con- Adjusts the contrast to keep it at the best level according to the trast brightness of the screen. Dynamic Color Adjusts screen colors so that they look natural. Clear White Makes the white area of screen look brighter and whiter. Skin Color Detects the skin area of image and adjusts it to render a natural skin color.
  • Page 48 CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS Setting Description Color Tem- Adjusts the overall color of the screen to suit your preference. Select Warm, Cool or Medium. perature In Expert mode, you can customize the options of each mode. Gamma: Select 1.9, 2.2,or 2.4. a. Method: 2 points - Pattern: Inner, Outer - Contrast Red/Green/Blue, Brightness Red/Green/Blue: Adjustable range -50 - +50.
  • Page 49: Audio Settings

    Select when you watch movies. Sport Select when you watch sports events. Game Select when you play games. Infi nite LG's unique sound option provides 5.1 channel stereo sound from Surround two speakers. Treble Adjusts the treble sound. Bass Adjusts the base sound.
  • Page 50: Time Settings

    CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS TIME Settings Press the SETTINGS button. TIME ꔂ Move ꔉ OK Use the ︿, ﹀, ︿ or ﹀ button to select TIME and • Sleep Timer : Off press the OK button. • Auto Off : 60 min. Use the ︿, ﹀, ︿ or ﹀ button to set up a desired •...
  • Page 51: Option Settings

    CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS OPTION Settings Press the SETTINGS button. OPTION ꔂ Move ꔉ OK Use the ︿, ﹀, ︿ or ﹀ button to select OPTION • Language • PJT Mode : Front and press the OK button. • Auto Keystone : On • KeyStone Use the ︿, ﹀, ︿...
  • Page 52 CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS Setting Description Auto Makes the projector turn on automatically when the adaptor plug is in- Power serted. Option When the DC plug is connected to the projector, it turns on automatically. When the DC plug is connected to the projector, it goes into standby mode.
  • Page 53: Making Connections

    MAKING CONNECTIONS MAKING CONNECTIONS You can connect various external devices to the ports on the projector. Computer/Notebook Video Digital Device HDMI - 54 Page Component - 56 Page Game Console INPUT (AV) - 55 Page Headphones RGB - 54 Page Memory - 24 Page Headphone - 56 Page...
  • Page 54: Connecting To An Hd Receiver, Dvd, Or Vcr Player

    MAKING CONNECTIONS Connecting to an HD Connecting to a PC Receiver, DVD, or VCR The projector supports Plug & Play. Player A PC will automatically recognize the projector and requires no driver to be Connect an HD receiver, DVD, or VCR installed.
  • Page 55: Connecting To The Av Input

    MAKING CONNECTIONS Connecting to the AV INPUT Connect the output ports of an external device and the AV INPUT port of the projector. Press the INPUT button to select AV. RGB OUT (PC) AUDIO OUT You can connect the audio cable without using a gender as shown in the illustra- tion above.
  • Page 56: Component Connection

    MAKING CONNECTIONS Connecting to Component Connection Headphones You can enjoy vivid images when you connect an external device with a RGB You can listen to the audio through a IN port to the component port of the headphone. projector. Press the INPUT button on the remote control to select Component.
  • Page 57: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE Clean your projector to keep it in opti- How to Fix the Lens mum condition. Cleaning the Projector Prepare the lens cap and the strap supplied as accessories. Cleaning the Lens Insert the end of the strap into the hole at the bottom of the lens section If there is any dust or staining on the of the projector.
  • Page 58: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS MODELS PA72G (PA72G-JE) Resolution (Pixel) 1280 (Horizontal) × 800 (Vertical) Aspect ratio 16:10 (Horizontal:Vertical) Panel size (mm) 11.623 Projection distance 0.90 m - 3.06 m (76.2 cm - 254.0 cm) (Video size) Ratio of upward 100 % projection...
  • Page 59 SPECIFICATIONS Supported Monitor Display HDMI/DVI-DTV/WiDi supported mode Horizontal Vertical Resolution Frequency Frequency Horizontal Vertical (kHz) (Hz) Resolution Frequency Frequency 640*350 31.468 70.09 (kHz) (Hz) 720*480 31.469 59.94 720*400 31.469 70.08 31.5 640*480 31.469 59.94 720*576 31.25 800*600 37.879 60.31 1280*720 37.5 60.00 1024*768...
  • Page 60 SPECIFICATIONS Open Source Software Information To obtain the source code under the GPL, LGPL, MPL and other open source licenses, which is contained in this prod- uct, please visit http://opensource.lge.com. In addition to the source code, all re- ferred license terms, warranty disclaim- ers and copyright notices are available for download.
  • Page 61 The model and serial number of the projec- tor are located on the back or on the side of the projector. Record them below should you ever need service. MODEL SERIAL...

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