LG PH30JG User Manual

Owner's Manual

LG MiniBeam

DLP Projector

Please read the safety information carefully before using this product.

PH30JG

P/NO : SAC37034674 (1709-REV00)

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in this manual.

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Please take note of the safety instructions to prevent any potential accident or misuse of the 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.

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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 the appliance.

WARNING/CAUTION

- TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE AND ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions.

Indoor Installation

WARNING

• Do not use the projector outside

and do not expose the product to any humidity or water.

- Since the product is not waterproof, this may result in a

re or electric shock.

• Do not place the projector in direct

sunlight or near heat sources such as radiators, fires, stoves, etc.

- This may result in re.

• Do not place flammable materials

such as aerosols near the projector.

- This may result in re.

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• Do not allow children to cling to or

climb up to the projector.

- This may cause the projector to fall, causing injury or death.

• Do not install the product in a

place with no ventilation (e.g., on

a bookshelf or in a closet) or on a

carpet or cushion.

- This may result in re due to the increase in internal temperature.

• Do not place the product close to

sources of steam, oil or oil mist,

such as humidifiers and kitchen

counters.

- Failure to do so may result in

re, electric shock, or corrosion.

• Do not install the product onto

a wall or ceiling that is close to sources of oil or oil mist.

- The product may be damaged and fall, resulting in serious injury.

• Do not place the projector where it

might be exposed to dust.

- This may result in re.

• Do not use the projector in a damp

place such as a bathroom where it is

likely to get wet.

- This may result in re or electric shock.

• Do not allow a tablecloth or curtain

to block the air vent.

- This may result in re due to the increase in the internal temperature.

• Ensure good ventilation around the

projector. The distance between the projector and the wall should be at least 30 cm.

- This will prevent re due to the increase in the internal temperature.

• When installing the product on a

ceiling, a professional technician should install it using authorized tools. If installed improperly, the product may fall.

- This may cause personal injury or property damage. For installation of the product, please contact the customer support center.

• If you use a ceiling mounting device,

adhesive to prevent loosening of screws, or if you apply oil or lubricant to the product, this may

cause the case to crack and the

product to fall. This may also cause serious personal injury to the person below the device (if any) and damage to the product as well.

CAUTION

• When placing the projector on a

table or shelf, be careful not to put it near the edge.

- The projector could fall due to balance problems, which may cause personal injury or damage

to the product. Make sure to use

the projector cabinet or stand

that ts the projector.

• When moving the projector, make

sure to switch it off and remove the power plug and cords.

- The power cord may be

damaged, resulting in re or electric shock.

• Do not place the projector on an

unstable or vibrating surface such as a wobbly shelf or a slope.

- It may fall and cause injury.

• Be careful not to tip the projector

over when connecting external devices to the projector.

- This may cause personal injury or damage to the projector.

Power

WARNING

• DISCONNECTING THE DEVICE

FROM THE MAIN POWER

- The Power plug is the disconnecting device. In case of an emergency, the Power Plug must remain readily accessible.

• The grounding wire should be

connected. (Except for devices which are not grounded.)

- Ensure that you connect the grounding cable to avoid electric

shock. If it is not possible to ground the unit, have a qualied

electrician install a separate

circuit breaker. Do not try

to ground the projector by connecting it to telephone wires, lightning rods or gas pipes.

• The power plug should be inserted

fully into the power outlet.

- An unstable connection may

cause a re.

• Do not place heavy objects on the

power cord.

- This may result in re or electric

shock.

• Never touch the power plug with

wet hands.

- This may result in electric shock.

• Do not plug too many devices into

one multi-power outlet.

- This may result in re due to the power outlet overheating.

• Keep the AC adapter, power plug,

and the used power outlet clean from dust or foreign materials building up.

- This may result in re.

• If there is any smoke or a burning

smell from the projector or AC adapter, stop using the product immediately. Disconnect the power cord from the power outlet, and then contact the customer service center.

- This may result in re.

• To turn off the main power, remove

the power plug, which should be positioned so it is easy to access for operation.

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CAUTION

• Always grab the plug to remove the

AC adapter or power cord.

- Otherwise, this may result in a

re or may damage the product.

• Refrain from constantly bending the

power cord of the AC adapter.

- If the power cord is bent excessively for a long period

of time, the cord may break inside. This may result in a re or electric shock.

• Ensure the power cord and plug are

not damaged, modified, severely bent, twisted, pulled, sandwiched or hot. Do not use the product if the power outlet is loose.

- This may result in re or electric

shock.

• Keep the power cord away from

heating devices.

- The wire’s sheath may melt,

which may result in re or electric shock.

• Place the projector where people

will not trip over or step on the power cord to protect the power cord and plug from any damage.

- This may result in re or electric

shock.

• Do not turn the projector on or off

by plugging in the power plug or unplugging it from the power outlet. (Do not use the power plug as a switch.)

- This may result in electric shock or damage to the product.

• Do not insert a conductor into the

other side of the wall outlet while the power plug is inserted into the wall outlet. In addition, do not touch the power plug immediately after it is disconnected from the wall outlet.

- This may result in electric shock.

• Only use the official power cord

provided by LG Electronics. Do not use other power cords.

- This may result in re or electric

shock.

• If any water or foreign materials

have gone into the AC adapter, power cord, or the interior of the projector, turn off the projector by pressing the power button. Remove all the cables, and then contact the customer service center.

- This may result in re or electric

shock.

• The surface of the AC adapter is

hot. Keep the AC adapter out of the reach of children and avoid touching it during use.

• Never disassemble the power

supply devices (AC adapter/power cord, etc.).

- This may damage the power

cord and result in a re or electric shock.

• Connect the AC adapter and the

power cord firmly.

- Not doing so may result in a

product failure or re.

• Do not place heavy objects or put

pressure on the power cord and AC adapter and avoid damage.

- This may result in a re or may damage the product.

• Always use the AC adapter provided

or any AC adapters approved and certified by LG Electronics.

- Any other AC adapter connected may result in the screen

ickering.

When in Use

WARNING

• Do not place anything containing

liquid on top of the projector such as a vase, flower pot, cup, cosmetics, medicine, or ornaments, candles, etc.

- This may result in re or electric

shock, or cause injury due to

falling.

• In the event that there is a heavy

impact or the cabinet is damaged, switch it off, unplug it from the power outlet and contact an authorized service center.

- This may result in electric shock.

• Do not insert pieces of metal such

as coins, hairpins or metal debris, nor flammable materials such as paper or matches into the projector.

- This is to prevent electric shock

or re.

• Make sure that a child does not

swallow the batteries when you replace the old batteries in the remote control with new ones. Keep batteries out of reach of children.

- If a child swallows a battery, consult a doctor immediately.

• Never open any cover on the

projector.

- There is a high risk of electric

shock.

• Do not look directly into the lens

when the projector is in use.

- The bright light may damage your eyes.

• When the lamp is on or has just

been turned off, avoid touching the air vent or lamp, because these will be very hot.

• If there is a gas leak in the room

with the projector, do not touch the projector or power outlet. Open the windows for ventilation.

- Sparks may cause re or burns.

• Unplug the power cord from the

outlet during a lightning storm.

- This will prevent shock or damage to the projector.

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• Do not use the projector near

electronic devices that generate a strong magnetic field.

• Keep the plastic film used for

packaging the projector out of the

reach of children.

- If not handled safely, it can cause suffocation.

• Do not keep your hand on the

projector for a long time when it is running.

• When you play a game by

connecting a game console to a projector, it is recommended that you maintain a distance of more than four times the diagonal length of the screen.

- Make sure that the connecting cable is long enough. Otherwise, the product may fall causing personal injury or damage to the product.

• Do not place the projector or its

remote control with batteries in an extremely high temperature environment.

- This may result in re.

CAUTION

• Do not place heavy objects on the

projector.

- It may fall down and cause personal injury.

• Be careful not to allow any impact

to the lens during transport.

• Do not touch the lens of the

projector.

- The lens may be damaged.

• Do not use any sharp tools on the

projector such as a knife or hammer,

because this may damage the casing.

• In the event that no image appears

on the screen or no sound is heard, stop using the projector. Switch off the projector, unplug it from the power outlet and contact our service center.

- This may result in re or electric

shock.

• Do not drop anything onto the

projector or allow anything to bang into the projector.

- This may cause damage to the projector or personal injury.

• It is recommended that you

maintain a distance of more than 5 to 7 times the diagonal length of the screen.

- If you watch the screen at a close distance for a long time, your eye sight may become worse.

• Do not block the light beam emitted

from the projector using a book or

other object.

- Lengthy exposure to the projector beam may result in

re. In addition, the lens may

be overheated and damaged by

the reected heat. Disable the

AV function to stop projection temporarily or turn off the power.

• Do not start the projector with the

volume turned up high.

- High volume may damage hearing.

• Do not use high voltage electrical

equipment near the projector, (e.g., a bug zapper). This may result in product malfunction.

Cleaning

WARNING

• Do not spray the projector with

water when cleaning. Make sure

water does not flow into the projector.

- This may result in re or electric

shock.

• When there is smoke or a strange

smell coming out from the projector or a foreign object falls into the projector, please switch it off and unplug it from the power outlet and contact our service center.

- Otherwise, this may result in re

or electric shock.

CAUTION

• Contact your seller or our service

center once a year to clean the internal parts of the projector.

- If you do not clean the projector for a long period of time, dust will accumulate, which may

result in re or damage to the

projector.

• When cleaning plastic parts such

as the projector case, unplug the power first and wipe with a soft cloth. Do not spray with water or wipe with a wet cloth. Never use glass cleaner, automobile or industrial polish, abrasives, wax, benzene, or alcohol as these can damage the projector.

- This can result in re, electric

shock or cause damage to

the product (deformation and corrosion).

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• Do not wipe the optical system

(lens, mirror) right after the product has been turned off or while the product is being operated. When cleaning each part of the product, remove the power cord and wipe gently with a soft cloth. Do not spray with water or wipe with a wet cloth. Do not use detergents, automobile or industrial polish, abrasive substances, wax, benzene, alcohol, water, etc. on the product’s main unit or optical system (lens, mirror) as this may damage the product.

- This can result in re, electric

shock or cause damage to

the product (deformation and corrosion).

• Remove the plug from the outlet

before cleaning the product.

- Otherwise, this may result in

electric shock.

Others

WARNING

• When you go out, place the

projector out of reach of animals, and remove the power plug from the wall outlet.

- Using a damaged power cord

may result in short circuit or re.

• Do not use the projector near high-

precision electronic devices or those

that transmit weak radio signal.

- This may affect the operation of the product, causing an accident.

• Only a qualified technician can

disassemble or modify the projector. For diagnosis, adjustment, or repair, contact your seller or our service center.

- This may result in re or electric

shock.

• Proper ventilation required, do not

block airflow around unit. Doing

so can cause injury and internal overheating.

• Do not touch the lens; doing so can

result in burns or damage to lens. Lens and unit may be HOT during and immediately after use. Use caution when handling unit, allowing for proper cool down.

• Only use a grounded electrical

outlet. (Except for devices which are not grounded.)

• Do not insert anything into or cover

up the exhaust vents.

- This may result in re or electric

shock.

• Follow all maintenance guidelines

for optimal use; service only at an authorized service center.

• Keep the batteries and remote out

of reach of children.

- This will prevent personal injury or damage to the product.

CAUTION

• Do not use or store the projector

outdoors for long periods of time.

• Do not mix new batteries with old

ones.

- Burst or leaking batteries may result in damage or injury.

• Be sure to unplug if the projector is

not to be used for a long period.

- Accumulated dust may result

in re or electric shock due to

overheating, ignition, or poor insulation.

• Only use the specified type of

battery.

- Burst or leaking batteries may result in damage or injury.

• Make sure you use the same type of

battery when replacing.

- In the case of a battery contact failure, the battery may drain

quickly or the remote control may not work properly.

• Dispose of used batteries properly.

- This may result in explosion

or re. The correct method of

disposal may vary depending on your country or region.

Dispose of the battery pack as

instructed.

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• Do not throw or disassemble the

battery.

- This may result in re or explosion due to damage to the battery.

• Store batteries away from metallic

objects, such as keys and paper

clips.

- Excess current may cause a rapid increase in temperature,

resulting in re or burns.

• Do not store the batteries near any

heat source, such as a heater.

- This may result in re or damage to the product.

• Do not store batteries at

temperatures higher than 60 °C or in high humidity.

- This may result in explosion

or re.

• Make sure that the battery is

installed correctly.

- This may prevent explosion or

re.

• Incorrect battery replacement may

cause fire.

• Batteries: Store the accessories

(battery, etc.) in a safe location out of the reach of children.

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.

CONTENTS

LICENSES 2

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 3

PREPARATION 14

Accessories 14

Optional Extras 15

Parts and Components 16

- Main Unit 16

- Side 1 17

- Side 2 18

- Back 19

Using the Buttons 20

- Basic functions 20

- Adjusting the menu 20

Projector Status Indicators 21

Installation 22

- Installation Precautions 22

- Projection Distance per Screen Size 23

- How to Install the Projector On a Tripod 24

- Kensington Security System 25

REMOTE CONTROL 26

USING THE PROJECTOR 29

Using The Battery 29

Battery using time information 30

Watching Projector 31

- Turning on the Projector 31

- Focus of the Screen Image 32

CONNECTING DEVICES 33

HDMI Connection 34

- Connecting to HD Receiver, DVD, or External Devices 34

- Connecting a PC 34

- Connecting a Laptop 35

Connecting with a USB-C Cable 36

- Computer/Laptop and Phone Connections 36

Connecting Headphones 37

- Connecting Headphones 37

MAINTENANCE 38

Cleaning 38

- Cleaning the Lens 38

- Cleaning the Projector Case 38

SPECIFICATIONS 39

SYMBOLS 42

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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.

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Remote Control

Two AAA Batteries

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AC-DC Adaptor Power cord AC-DC Adaptor

Owner's Manual

• When connecting an HDMI or USB cable, or

connecting a USB flash drive to the HDMI or USB port, use a product that has a width of 18 mm or less and a height of 10 mm or less. If the USB cable or USB flash drive does not fit the USB ports of the projector, use an extension cable that supports USB .

• Use a certified cable with the HDMI logo attached.

• If you do not use a certified HDMI cable, the screen may not display or a

connection error may occur. (Recommended HDMI cable types)

- High-Speed HDMI®/™ Cable

- High-Speed HDMI®/™ Cable with Ethernet

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

MHL Cable USB-C Cable

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Parts and Components

This 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.

Main Unit

Buttons

Inlet Vent

HDMI / USB 2.0

Speaker

Outlet Vent

Focus Ring

Lens

Adjustable Leg

When not in use, press as shown in the image.

1) Due to the high temperature of vent area, do not get close to the vent area.

2) Do not touch the Lens and Mirror when using the projector. The Lens and Mirror may be damaged.

3) Turn the adjustable leg up or down to adjust the angle.

Side 1

Battery Charge Indicator

- Red: Charging

- Green: Charging complete

Port

(USB-C port)

(Headphone Port)

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Description

Side 2

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Port

(USB 2.0 port)

Description

Back

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Description

IR Receiver

OFF/ON Switch

- ON: Turns the projector on and the projector goes into Standby

mode.

- OFF: Turns the projector off completely. Place the switch to OFF when you move the projector or when you intend not to use the projector for long periods of time.

Using the Buttons

You can operate the projector by pressing the button.

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Basic functions

Power On Press the Power button once while the

projector is off.

Power Off (Press and Hold)

Up/Down/ Left/Right

Press and hold the Power button for a few seconds while the projector is on. (However, if the Menu button is shown on the screen during button use, pressing and holding the Power button will let you exit the menu.)

Sets functions or moves the cursor.

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.

Turns the power off.

Changes the input source.

Clears on-screen displays and returns to projector viewing.

Displays the Settings menu.

Projector Status Indicators

LED Power

Indicator

LED Power Indicator

Red Power standby state

Off

The projector is operating with the power on.

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Installation

Installation Precautions

• Place the projector in a well-

ventilated environment.

- To prevent internal overheating, install the projector in a wellventilated place. Do not place anything near the projector. That

may block its air vents. If the air vents are blocked, the internal

temperature of the projector will increase.

- Do not place the projector on a carpet or rug. If the projector's inlet vent is on the bottom, be

careful not to block the vent and

always use the projector on a solid, level surface.

- Be sure to prevent foreign objects such as paper debris from entering the projector.

- Leave an adequate open area (30 cm or more) around the projector.

• Do not place the projector in a hot,

cool, or humid environment.

• Do not place the projector in a place

where it will easily attract dust.

- This may result in re.

• Never open any cover on the

projector. There is a high risk of electric shock.

• 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.

• The remote control may not work

in an environment where a lamp equipped with electronic ballasts or a three-wavelength fluorescent lamp is installed. Replace the lamp with an international standard lamp

for the remote control to work

normally.

• If installing as a ceiling type, use

screws to attach the ceiling-type bracket and projector together. (1/4-20 UNC, Depth 5.5 mm)

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Projection Distance per Screen Size

1 Place the projector on a sturdy, level surface, together with the PC or audio/

video source.

2 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.

3 Position the projector so that the lens is at a right angle to the screen. If the

projector is not at a right angle, the projected image will look distorted. To

correct the distortion, use the Edge Adj function.

4 Connect the power cord of the projector and the connected device to the wall

outlet.

Ratio of upward projection: 100 %

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Screen Height (X)

X/2 X/2

Screen Size

(mm)

Screen

Projection Distance (D)

16:9 Aspect Ratio

Screen Width

(Y) (mm)

508 443 249 585

762 664 374 881

1016 885 499 1176

1270 1106 623 1471

1524 1328 748 1768

1778 1549 873 2063

2032 1770 998 2358

2286 1992 1123 2655

2540 2213 1247 2950

Screen Width (Y)

Projection Distance (D)

Screen Height

(X) (mm)

Screen

Projection

Distance (D) (mm)

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CAUTION

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. The maximum size allowed for the locking bolt is 5.5 mm. (If it is

longer than the maximum allowed size, it may damage the projector.)

Bottom of the

Projector

Tripod

The projector is

connected to this part.

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• If you are using a tripod, be careful not to apply external force to the tripod.

Doing so may damage the projector.

• Do not place the tripod on an unstable surface.

• Be sure to use a tripod with a maximum load capacity of 3 kg or more.

• To use the projector safely, position the tripod legs so that they are as wide

and stable as possible and be sure to securely attach the projector to the tripod.

Bolt used to attach the projector to the tripod

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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.

• The Kensington Security System is an optional accessory.

• What is Kensington?

Kensington is a company that provides safety systems for laptops and other

electronic devices. Website: http://www.kensington.com

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CAUTION

REMOTE CONTROL

Open the battery cover on the back of the remote control and insert the batteries which

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are specied 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.

• Do not mix new batteries with old ones.

(POWER)

Turns the projector on or off.

Accesses USB mode.

Changes the input source.

Playback Control Buttons

Controls playback of MY MEDIA.

Turns the projected image upside down or

ips it horizontally.

Adjusts the Keystone function.

Sets the sleep timer.

Changes the picture mode.

Reduces power consumption by adjusting peak screen brightness.

Changes the Sound Mode.

Adjusts the volume level.

Moves to the previous/next page.

Resizes an image.

Displays a blank screen.

Mutes the sound of the projector.

Displays or closes the Settings menu.

Freezes the moving image. (Available in any mode other than USB mode.)

Enters the quick menu.

Up/Down/Left/Right buttons

Sets the function or moves the cursor.

Shows the current mode and saves changes to the settings.

(BACK)

Returns to the previous screen.

Enables the self-diagnosis.

Exits the menu.

Color buttons

Sets detailed settings or gesture for each menu.

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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.

• For seamless operation, do not block the

IR receiver.

• When you carry the remote control in the

portable bag, make sure that the buttons on the remote control are not

pressed by the projector, cables, documents, or any other accessories in the bag. Otherwise, it may significantly reduce the battery life.

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