LG Electronics USA PF80AJE User Manual

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CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS

TIME Settings

1 Press the SETTINGS button.
2 Use the , , , or button to select TIME and

press the OK button.

TIME

Sleep Timer : Off

y

Auto Off : 60 min.

y

Automatic Standby

y

: 4 hours

3 Use the , , , or button to set up the

desired item and press the OK button.

- To return to the previous menu, press the
button.

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The available time settings are described as follows.

Item Description

Sleep Timer Turns off the Projector after a preset number of minutes.

To cancel the Sleep Timer, select Off.

Auto Off If there is no signal, the projector automatically turns off after the preset

time has elapsed.

Automatic
Standby

If you do not press any button on the projector or remote control for a
certain period, the projector will automatically switch to standby mode.

OPTION Settings

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1 Press the SETTINGS button.
2 Use the , , , or button to select

OPTION and press the OK button.

3 Use the , , , or button to set up the

desired item and press the OK button.

- To return to the previous menu, press the
button.

OPTION

Language

y

Standby Light

y

PJT Mode : Front

y

Auto Keystone

y

Keystone 0

y

Blank Image : Blue

y

Auto Power

y

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: On

: On

: On

The available option settings are described as follows.

Item Description

Language Selects a screen menu language.
Standby Light Adjusts the LED button indicator.

Item
On

When the buttons are touched, their indicators are
all turned on at maximum brightness. In standby

mode, LED indicators are turned on at 20 % of the

maximum brightness.

Off

When the buttons are touched, their indicators are
all turned on at maximum brightness. In standby
mode, all LED indicators are turned off.

PJT Mode

This function turns the projected image upside down or ips horizontal.

Auto Keystone Auto Keystone provides a rectangular screen image by

automatically adjusting the Keystone number when there is a

trapezoidal screen image caused by tilting of the projector.

Item
On

Automatically adjusts the Keystone number.

Off Manually adjusts the Keystone number.

Keystone To prevent the screen image from becoming trapezoidal,

Keystone adjusts the top and bottom width of the image if the

projector is not set at a right angle to the screen.

Blank Image Selects a background for blank Image.

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CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS

Item Description

Auto Power Makes the projector turn on automatically When the power code

is connected to the projector.

Item
On

When the power code is connected to the
projector, it turns on automatically.

Off

When the power code is connected to the
projector, it goes into standby mode.

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. If this happens, turn the projector off and then
on again after waiting for several minutes.

Auto Input
Search

Automatically searches for and displays the input signal type
when it is received. It is available only with external inputs (RGB,

HDMI, AV, and Component).

Balloon Help Enables/disables the balloon help.
Grid Pattern Shows 20 grids built into projector to align and compose images

and designs. The grids can be used alone as a template or
overlaid on any photo or image from any source.

Grayscale Changes color to black and white.
Initial Setting

Deletes all optional settings and returns to initial default mode. Once
initialization is complete, the projector will turn off and on by itself.

Do not turn off the power during initialization.

y

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NETWORK Settings

1 Press the SETTINGS button.
2 Use the , , , or button to select

NETWORK and press the OK button.

3 Use the , , , or button to set up the

NETWORK

Network Connection

y

Network Status

y

Soft AP

y

Wi-Fi Direct

y

TM

/ Intel's WiDi

Miracast

y

My Projector Name : PF80A-JE

y

desired item and press the OK button.

- To return to the previous menu, press the
button.

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The available network settings are described as follows.

Item Description

Network

Connects a network.

Connection
Network Status Displays the connection status of the network.
Soft AP This function allows you to change a wired Internet connection

to your projector to Wi-Fi, allowing you to connect various
external devices or to use wireless Internet.

Soft AP Sets to On/Off.
Security Key Sets the Wi-Fi security number.

You can set the security key with a

y

combination of English letters and

numbers between 8 and 64 characters

long.

The default setting is “AR123456”.

y

To enable the Soft AP function, your projector must be turned

y

on and have a wired Internet connection.
Up to four external devices can be connected.

y

If the Soft AP function is enabled, the Wi-Fi Direct and

y

Miracast

TM

functions become unavailable. You must set the
Soft AP function to Off to use the Wi-Fi Direct and Miracast
functions.

Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi Direct is a function that allows your projector to connect

with a Wi-Fi Direct device without Internet connection.

Miracast
WiDi

TM

/ Intel's

The MiracastTM allows you to enjoy video and audio from a
portable device through the projector wirelessly. Intel's WiDi
allows you to view a laptop screen through the projector without
a cable.

My Projector
Name

Changes the name that appears when searching for the
projector from other devices.

TM

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CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS

SUPPORT

SUPPORT

1 Press the SETTINGS button.
2 Use the , , , or button to select

SUPPORT and press the OK button.

3 Use the , , , or button to set up the

desired item and press the OK button.

- To return to the previous menu, press the
button.

The available support settings are described as follows.

Item Description

Software Update Updates to the latest software.
Product/Service Info. Shows the product/service information.
Self Diagnosis Troubleshoots functional problems that can arise while using

the product.

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Software Update

y

Product/Service Info.

y

Self Diagnosis

y

CONNECTING DEVICES

You can connect various external devices to the projector.

Computer/Notebook Video/DVDUSB

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Digital Device

Headphones

LG Audio Device

Game Console

Mobile Phone

HDMI - page 66

Composite (AV) - page 67(AV) - page 67
Component - page 67
USB Devices - page 35

Headphones - page 68

Digital Amp - page 69

Mobile Phone - page 71

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CONNECTING DEVICES

Connecting to HD
Receiver, DVD, or
VCR Player, External
Devices

Connect an HD receiver, DVD, VCR

player, or External Devices to the
projector and select an appropriate input
mode.

HDMI Connection

With an HDMI cable, you can enjoy high

quality picture and sound.

Using a HDMI cable, connect the HDMI
IN 1 (ARC) port of the projector to

the HDMI output port of the device to

connect. Both video and audio is output
at the same time. You can also use the
HDMI IN 2 (MHL).
Press the INPUT button on the remote
control to select HDMI. You can connect

with any HDMI input port.

NOTE

ARC(Audio Return Channel)

External audio devices that

y

support SIMPLINK and ARC

must be connected using HDMI
IN 1(ARC) port.

When connected with a high-

y

speed HDMI

audio devices that support ARC
output or SPDIF work with the

SIMPLINK function without the

need for an additional optical
audio cable.

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AV Connection

Connect the output ports of an external
device and the AV IN ports of the
projector using an AV cable. Press the
INPUT button on the remote control to
select AV.
Check whether cables of the same color
are connected properly.

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Component Connection

You can enjoy a video by connecting the
Component port of an external device
to the COMPONENT IN port of the
projector. Press the INPUT button on the
remote control to select Component.
Check whether cables of the same color
are connected properly.

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CONNECTING DEVICES

Connecting to
Headphones

You can listen to the audio through a
headphone.

* Optional

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Connecting a digital
amp

Using an optical cable, connect the
digital audio input port of a digital amp
to the OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
port of the projector. The output of an
amp with a digital converter must be set
to the desired audio format. When using

a HDMI cable to connect a home theater

or when connecting an optical output
to an external audio device, set Sound

Out to External Speaker (Optical/HDMI
ARC) as shown below. If a projector,

home theater, or the speaker of an
external audio device is operating at the
same time, there will be an echo.

NOTE

Also, refer to the user manual of

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the audio device to connect.
When connecting this product to

y

other devices, make sure to turn
off and unplug all the devices.
The audio output of this

y

product has wide-ranging audio
bandwidth, so the receiver
volume must be adjusted
properly.
Speakers can be damaged by
unexpected high frequencies.
Connecting the OPTICAL

y

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT port of
the projector to the digital audio
input port of a digital amp and the
audio input port of the projector
to the analog audio output port of
the digital amp can cause sound
oscillation due to the closed
loop. Remove one of the two
connections to prevent this.
(This also applies to home theater
devices.)

* Optional

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CONNECTING DEVICES

Connecting to PC and
Laptop

The projector supports Plug & Play. Your
PC will automatically detect the projector
and requires no driver installation.
You can connect the projector to a
laptop to use various functions.

HDMI Connection

Using an HDMI cable, connect the HDMI
IN 1 (ARC) port of the projector to the

HDMI output port of your PC. Both video

and audio is output at the same time.
You can also use the HDMI IN 2 (MHL).

The table below shows examples
of switching the output. For more
information, refer to the External

Output, Connecting to an External
Monitor, or similar sections of the

owner's manual of your computer.

Brand Switching Output

NEC [Fn]+[F3]

Panasonic [Fn]+[F3]

Toshiba [Fn]+[F5]

IBM [Fn]+[F7]

Sony [Fn]+[F7]

Fujitsu [Fn]+[F10]

LG [Fn]+[F7]

Samsung [Fn]+[F4]

Macintosh Adjust the control panel

to enable mirroring after
start-up.

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Using the mirroring function of a mobile phone

MHL Connection

The Mobile High-denition Link (MHL) is an interface that can connect a mobile

phone to the projector and play video and audio from the mobile phone through the
projector.

This only applies to products with a HDMI input that supports MHL.
(To nd out whether your device is MHL-certied, please contact your device

manufacturer.)

For MHL support, check the HDMI IN 2 (MHL) port.
Use a dedicated cable for MHL.

* Optional Extras

NOTE

When you connect a mobile phone to the HDMI IN 2 (MHL) port, you can see

y

the mobile phone screen through a projector.

- This only applies to mobile phones that support MHL.

- You can use the remote control for some applications.
Disconnect the MHL cable from the projector when:

y

- The MHL function is disabled.

- Your mobile device is fully charged in standby mode.

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MAINTENANCE

MAINTENANCE

Clean your Projector to keep it in optimal condition.

Cleaning

Cleaning the Lens

If there is any dust or staining on the lens surface, you must clean the lens.
Use an air spray or a cleaning cloth to clean the lens.
To remove dust or stains, use an air spray or apply a small amount of cleaning agent
onto a swab or soft cloth to lightly rub the lens.

Please be aware that liquid may ow into the lens if the product is sprayed directly onto

the lens.

Cleaning the projector case

To clean the projector case, rst unplug the power cord.

To remove dust or stains, use only a dry, lint-free, nonabrasive cloth to polish the lens.
Do not use alcohol, benzene, thinners, or other chemicals, which may damage the
case.

INFORMATION

INFORMATION

To update projector software

Uses Software Update to check and obtain the latest version.
It is also possible to check manually for available updates.

1 Press the SETTINGS button.
2 Select SUPPORT and go to Software Update.

Item Description

Software Update Set it to On.

If an update is available, a prompt will appear to perform
the update.

Automatic update
mode

Check Update Version Checks the latest update version installed. When a

If an update is available, the update automatically starts
without prompting.

new update is available, the download process can be
performed manually.

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When the update starts, the update progress window appears for a short time and

y

disappears.
The update service to get the latest version is provided through an Internet

y

connection.
If software is not updated, certain functions may not work properly.

y

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SPECIFICATIONS

SPECIFICATIONS

Model PF80A(PF80A-JE)

Resolution (Pixel) 1920 (Horizontal) × 1080 (Vertical)

Aspect ratio 16:9 (Horizontal:Vertical)

Panel size (mm) 16.654

Projection distance

(Video size)

Ratio of upward

projection

Working range of

the remote control

POWER AC 100 ~ 240 V, 50 Hz/ 60 Hz

Audio output 5 W + 5 W

Height (mm) Min. 45.9(without foot), Max. 55.3(without foot), 56.9(with foot)

Width (mm) 275.0
Depth (mm) 219.0(without lens), 226.0(with lens)
Weight (kg) 2.2

USB Device 5 V, 0.5 A (Max.)

Temperature
Operation 0 °C to 40 °C

Operation

environment

Storage -20 °C to 60 °C
Relative humidity

Operation 0 % - 80 %
Storage 0 % - 85 %

0.63 m - 3.72 m (50.8 cm - 304.8 cm)

100 %

6 m

* Contents in this manual may be changed without prior notice due to upgrade of

product functions.

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HDMI (DTV) supported mode

Horizontal

Resolution

720 x 480

720 x 576 31.25 50

1280 x 720

1920 x 1080

Frequency

(kHz)

31.469 59.94

31.50 60.00

37.5 50

44.96 59.94

45.00 60.00

28.125 50

33.72 59.94

33.75 60.00

26.97 23.97

27.000 24.000

28.125 25

33.716 29.976

33.75 30.00

56.25 50

67.43 59.94

67.500 60

Vertical

Frequency

(Hz)

HDMI (PC) supported mode

Horizontal

Resolution

640 x 480
800 x 600

1024 x 768

1152 x 864

1360 x 768
1280 x 1024
1920 x 1080

If an invalid signal is input into the

y

projector, it will not be displayed
properly on the screen or a message
such as No Signal or Invalid Mode
will be displayed.

The projector supports the DDC1/2B

y

type as the Plug & Play function
(Auto-recognition of PC monitor).

The 1920 x 1080 resolution may not

y

be supported depending on the PC
type.

Frequency

(kHz)

31.469 59.94

37.879 60.31

48.363 60.00

54.348 60.053

47.712 60.015

63.981 60.020

67.5 60.00

Vertical

Frequency

(Hz)

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SPECIFICATIONS

Component supported mode

Horizontal

Resolution

720 x 480i

720 x 480p

720 x 576i 15.625 50

720 x 576p 31.25 50

1280 x 720p

1920 x 1080i

1920 x 1080p

Frequency

(kHz)

15.73 59.94

15.75 60.00

31.47 59.94

31.5 60

37.5 50

44.96 59.94

45.00 60.00

28.125 50

33.72 59.94

33.75 60.00

26.97 23.976

27.00 24.00

28.125 25.00

33.71 29.97

33.75 30.00

56.25 50.00

67.432 59.94

67.500 60.00

Vertical

Frequency

(Hz)

Component Port Connecting
information

Component

ports on the

Projector

Video output

ports on DVD

player

Y PB PR

Y PB PR
Y B-Y R-Y
Y Cb Cr
Y Pb Pr

Open Source Software Information

To obtain the source code under GPL,
LGPL, MPL and other open source
licenses, that is contained in this
product,
please visit http://opensource.lge.com.
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 [e-mail].

This offer is valid for three (3) years from
the date on which you purchased the
product.

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The model and serial number of the projector
are located on the back or on the side of the
projector. Record them below should you ever
need service.

MODEL

SERIAL