LICENSE LICENSE 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.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Please take note of the safety instructions to prevent any potential accident or misuse of the product. Safety precautions are provided in two forms: Warning and Caution. These are de- tailed below. WARNING: Failure to follow the instructions may cause serious injury and even death.
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Do not place the projector close to Do not place the projector on an sources of steam or oil, such as hu- unstable or vibrating surface, such as midifiers and kitchen counters. a wobbly shelf or on a slope. - This may cause fire or electric - It may fall and cause injury.
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Only use the authentic power cord To turn off the main power, provided by LG Electronics. Do not remove the power plug, which should use any other products. be positioned so it is easy to access - This may cause fire or electric shock.
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Do not keep your hand on the projec- the power outlet, and tor for a long time when it is running. contact the LG Electronics Service When you play a game by Center. connecting a game console to a projec-...
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- This may result in damage to the outlet, and contact the LG battery or fire. Electronics Service Center. Dispose of the used battery - Otherwise, it may create a fire haz- properly.
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Store the battery away from metal ob- CAUTION jects, such as keys and paper clips. Do not mix new batteries with old - Excess current may cause rapid ones. increase in temperature, resulting in - Burst or leaking batteries are a fire or burns.
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 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 cau- tion when handling unit, allowing for proper cool down. Only use a grounded electrical outlet. Do not insert anything into or cover up the exhaust vents.
CONTENTS CONTENTS - Watching Videos LICENSE - Viewing Photos - Listening to Music SAFETY PRECAUTIONS - Viewing Files PREPARATION CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS Accessories Settings Optional Accessories PICTURE Settings Part Name AUDIO Settings - Main Unit TIME Settings - Back OPTION Settings - Control Panel Projector Status Indicator CONNECTING EXTERNAL...
PREPARATION PREPARATION Accessories Check the accessories provided with the product. The picture may be different from the actual product. MARK SOUND TIMER SETTINGS Remote control AAA Owner's Manual eZ-Net program CD batteries (See 20 page) Computer cable Power cord Owner's Manual CD Lens cap, strap When connecting a cable to the HDMI or USB port, be sure to use the jack that fits into the USB/HDMI port.
PREPARATION Optional Accessories To purchase optional accessories, visit an electronics store or online shopping site or contact the retail store where you purchased the product. Without prior notice, optional accessories are subject to change in order to improve the performance of the product, and new optional accessories may be added. HDMI cable Projection screen Replacement lamp...
PREPARATION Part Name * 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.
PREPARATION Back 7 8 9 Remote control sensor VIDEO connectors * Do not block this sensor or remote AUDIO IN (RGB/ DVI) connector control will not function properly. Headphone connector RGB OUT connector RGB IN 2 connector USB port RGB IN 1 connector RS-232C connector...
PREPARATION Control Panel MENU button INPUT button ∧/∨/</> button AUTO button OK button POWER button Button Description Turns the projector on or off. POWER MENU Selects or closes menus. ∧/∨/</> Moves between menus and changes the settings. (<, > button: The volume can be adjusted according to the input mode.) ꔉ...
PREPARATION Projector Status Indicator Lamp Indicator Temperature Indicator LED Indicator STANDBY (power standby mode) Green (flashing) Lamp cooling until turned on. Green Operating (lamp is on) Orange (flashing) Lamp cooling after being turned off (approximately 20 seconds). Indicator Power is off. Orange STANDBY.
PREPARATION Installation Do not place the projector in a hot or humid environment. Installation Precautions - Do not place the projector in a hot, Use the projector in a well-ventilated cold, or humid environment. environment. Do not place the projector in a place - To prevent excessive internal heat, where it can attract dust.
PREPARATION Projection Distance per Screen Size Place the projector on a sturdy, level surface, together with the computer 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 perpendicular to the screen.
PREPARATION Kensington Security System This projector has a Kensington Security Standard connector as an anti-theft mecha- nism. 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.
REMOTE CONTROL REMOTE CONTROL Open the battery cover on the back of the remote control, and insert the batteries into the battery compartment as indicated, with poles pointing in the correct direction. Always use the same type of batteries as those provided (1.5 V AAA). CAUTION y Do not mix new batteries with old ones.
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REMOTE CONTROL SETTINGS Selects or closes menus. STILL Freezes the moving image. (The STILL function works in all modes, except USB mode.) Q.MENU MARK Enters the quick menu. SOUND Up/Down/Left/Right buttons TIMER Sets the function or moves the cursor. OK ꔉ Shows the current mode and saves changes to the settings.
USING THE PROJECTOR USING THE PROJECTOR Using the Projector Turning on the Projector Front foot Connect the power cord. adjustment button Wait a moment after connecting the power cord, then open the lens cap y While pressing the front foot adjust- and press the POWER button on the ment button, adjust the projector control panel or remote control.
20 seconds). When the operation Check the lamp model and then pur- indicator is orange and no longer chase the replacement lamp from an LG flashing, remove the power cord. Electronics Service Center. y Allow the lamp to cool for one hour (Use a lamp designed specifically for the before replacing it.
USING THE PROJECTOR Additional Options Adjusting the Aspect Ratio You can adjust the aspect ratio of the 4:3: Resizes the picture to a 4:3 picture by pressing RATIO while watch- ratio. ing. NOTE y Available options may vary depend- Zoom: Enlarges an image to fit the ing on the input signal.
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 display the becoming trapezoidal, Keystone input selection screen. adjusts the top and bottom width of the - The connected input mode image if the projector is not set up at a appears first.
USING THE PROJECTOR Blank Function Using Quick Menu Using Blank Image Function You can easily customize your frequently used menus. This function is effective when you want Press the Q.MENU button to open to draw attention to you during a meet- Quick Menu.
ENTERTAINMENT ENTERTAINMENT Wireless Display Setup (Notebook) Run the WiDi ( ) program on your notebook. After running the WiDi program on your notebook, a list will show all available de- vices that were detected. In the list, select the Projector you want and click Connect. Enter the number shown(a) on the screen (b) and then click Continue Request connection To connect, enter the PIN...
ENTERTAINMENT MY MEDIA Removing a USB Device Connecting a USB Device When a USB storage device is connect- Press the Q.MENU button. ed, the USB adjustment screen appears. Use the ︿ or ﹀ button to move to USB You cannot write or delete data to or from the USB device.
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ENTERTAINMENT Some USB devices may not be sup- Tips for Using a USB Device ported or may not work properly. Only a USB storage device is If the length of a folder or file is too recognizable. long, the folder or file may not be USB hubs are not supported.
ENTERTAINMENT Watching Videos In the Movie List, you can watch movies stored on the connected USB device. Tips for Playing Videos Some user-created subtitles may not Streaming files that include GMC work. (Global Motion Compensation) or Qpel (Quarter Pixel Motion Estima- Some special characters are not sup- ported in subtitles.
ENTERTAINMENT Supported Files Exten- Codec Profile/Level Support Code Type sion Category Advanced Profile @ Level 3 (e.g., 720p60, 1080i60, and 1080p30) VC-1 Advanced Profile Only files compliant with the SMPTE 421M VC-1 standard can be streamed. Video Simple Profile @ Medium Level (e.g., CIF and .asf codec .wmv...
ENTERTAINMENT Browsing Movie List Play a video file stored in the connected Use the following buttons to control playback: device. Connect a USB storage device. Press the USB button. Press the ︿, ﹀, ︿, or ﹀ button to select Movie List, then press the OK ��...
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ENTERTAINMENT Setting Options Subtitle Language Press the Quick Menu button. Subtitle Language Use the ︿ or ﹀ button to move to Language Latin1 English, Spanish, Irish, a desired option, then press the OK Welsh, French, button. German, Italian, Use the ︿, ﹀, ︿, or ﹀ button to set Dutch, Swedish, up each item.
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ENTERTAINMENT Checking DivX registration code Deregistering the DivX Code Please check your DivX registration Use the DivX deregistration code to code. For more information on the deactivate the DivX DRM function. registration process, visit www.divx.com/ vod. After registration, you can enjoy Move from the menu to OPTION, VOD content protected by the DivX ®...
ENTERTAINMENT Viewing Photos ❶ ❷ ❸ ❹ ❺ You can view photos stored on a con- nected device. page 1/1 ꘧ Page Change Photo List USB STORAGE DEVICE All Media Movie List Photo List Music List File List Photo File page 1/1 Butterfly_...
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ENTERTAINMENT Setting Options Use the following buttons to control playback: Press the Q.Menu button. 01_a.jpg Use the ︿ or ﹀ button to move to 2008/12/10 1920 x 1080 479 KB a desired option, then press the OK [1/4] button. Use the ︿, ﹀, ︿, or ﹀ button to set up each item.
ENTERTAINMENT Listening to Music Description ❷ File list Play audio files stored on the connected ❸ Moves to the upper-level folder. device. ❹ Current page/Total no. of folder Audio File pages ❺ Current page/Total no. of file *.MP3 Bit rate range 32 Kbps - 320 Kbps pages Sampling rate MPEG1 Layer3: 32 ❻...
ENTERTAINMENT Setting Options Viewing Files You can view document files stored on a Press the Q.Menu button. Use the ︿ or ﹀ button to move to connected device. a desired option, then press the OK Supported File Formats button. Use the ︿, ﹀, ︿, or ﹀ button to set XLS, DOC, PPT, TXT, XLSX, PPTX, DOCX, PDF, HWP up each item.
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ENTERTAINMENT File List Screen Use the following buttons to control playback: Connect a USB storage device. y When you press the Go to Page Press the USB button. button, a window where you can enter a page number appears. Enter Use the ︿, ﹀, ︿, or ﹀...
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ENTERTAINMENT Set FileViewer Option Item Description Single On Loads and displays pages one by one. Page The initial loading Loading time is short, but a content-heavy page may be displayed slowly. Off The entire document is loaded to memory before displaying. Initial loading may take a long time, but page navigation is...
CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS Settings Press the SETTINGS button. Use the ︿, ﹀, ︿, or ﹀ button to select a desired item, then press the OK button. Use the ︿, ﹀, ︿, or ﹀ button to set the desired item, then press the OK button.
CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS PICTURE Settings Press the SETTINGS button. PICTURE ꔂ Move ꔉ OK Use the ︿, ﹀, ︿, or ﹀ button to select • Energy Saving : Minimum ꔉ PICTURE, then press the OK button. • Picture Mode : Eco •...
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CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS Item Description Contrast Increases or decreases the gradient of the video signal. Brightness Adjusts the base level of the video signal to make the image brighter or darker. Sharpness Adjusts the level of sharpness in the edge between the light and dark areas of the picture.
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CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS Item Description Skin Color Detects the skin area in the image and adjusts it to achieve natural skin color. Sky Color Adjusts only the color of the sky. Adjusts only the natural color area of, for example, fields and moun- Grass Color tains.
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CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS Picture Option Item Description Noise Removes noise from the picture. Reduction MPEG Noise Reduces the noise produced while creating digital video signals. Reduction Black Level Compensates the screen brightness and contrast to balance with the black level of the video input. Real Provides optimal picture quality for watching a movie.
CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS AUDIO Settings Press the SETTINGS button. AUDIO ꔂ Move ꔉ OK Use the ︿, ﹀, ︿, or ﹀ button to select AUDIO, • Sound Mode : Standard ꔉ then press the OK button. • Clear Voice II : Off ꕅ 3 •...
CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS TIME Settings Press the SETTINGS button. TIME ꔂ Move ꔉ OK Use the ︿, ﹀, ︿, or ﹀ button to select TIME, • Sleep Timer : Off ꔉ then press the OK button. • Auto Off : 60 min. Use the ︿, ﹀, ︿, or ﹀...
CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS OPTION Settings OPTION Press the SETTINGS button. ꔂ Move ꔉ OK Use the ︿, ﹀, ︿, or ﹀ button to select • Language • WiDi ID : 0000 ꔉ OPTION, then press the OK button. • Caption Use the ︿, ﹀, ︿, or ﹀ button to set up the •...
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CUSTOMIZING SETTINGS Item Description Monitor Selects one of the two connected RGB input videos as monitor out.“Auto” mode outputs the “RGB1” or “RGB2” input that is currently being displayed. DivX(R) Sets DivX-related settings. Initial Resets all projector settings to the factory default. Setting Set ID If the projector is connected to a PC through an RS-232C cable, you...
CONNECTING EXTERNAL DEVICES Connecting an HD Receiver, DVD Player, or VCR Connect an HD receiver, DVD Player or HDMI to DVI Connection VCR, then select an appropriate input Connect the HDMI/DVI connector of a mode. projector to the DVI output connector us- ing a HDMI-to-DVI cable.
CONNECTING EXTERNAL DEVICES Connecting a PC RGB to DVI Connection The projector supports plug and play. Connect the RGB IN 1 or RGB IN 2 con- Your PC automatically detects plug and nector of a projector to the DVI output play devices and requires no driver connector.
CONNECTING EXTERNAL DEVICES AV Connection Component Connection AV Connection Enjoy vivid images when you connect an external device with a component port to Connect the output ports of an external the RGB In port of the projector. Press device and the AV INPUT port of the the INPUT button on the remote control projector.
CONNECTING EXTERNAL DEVICES Connecting Connecting a Laptop Headphones You can connect the projector to a lap- top for various functions. You can listen to the audio through headphones. RGB Connection You can connect your laptop to the RGB In 1 or RGB In 2 port of the projector. Optional Accessories Accessories...
MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE Cleaning the Vents Clean your projector to keep it in optimal Dust and foreign material tend to adhere condition. to the vents. It is important to use a vacuum cleaner Cleaning to periodically remove dust and foreign material. Using the projector with excessive dust Cleaning the Lens around the vents may cause the internal...
Make sure to use the same type of lamp for replacement. If the lamp cover is not closed correctly, the projector does not turn on. In this case, check that the lamp is correct- ly mounted. If the problem persists, contact the LG Electronics Service Screw Center.
MAINTENANCE Mounting the Lens The lens cap is mounted as illustrated. Prepare the lens cap and strap sup- plied as accessories. Put the knotless end of the strap through the hole at the bottom of the projector lens. Put the knotless end of the strap inside and pull it to fix it onto the projector hole.
Serial Communication Function Serial Communication Function Using Serial Communication If the projector is connected to a PC through an RS-232C cable, you can use the PC to control projector functions such as power On/Off and input selection. It cannot be used with the eZ-Net Manager concurrently. For serial communication, set LAN to Off in the eZ-Net Manager.
Serial Communication Function 2. OK Acknowledgement Communication Parameter Setup [Command2] [ ] [Set ID] [ ] [OK] [Data] [x] • Baud Rate: 9600 bps (UART) • Data Length: 8 bits * The set transmits ACK (acknowledgement) based • Parity: None on this format when receiving normal data.
Serial Communication Function Command Reference List Command 1 Data (Hexadecimal) Command 2 01. Power Sources 00 - 01 02. Aspect Ratio 03. Blank Image 00 - 01 04. Contrast 00 - 64 05. Brightness 00 - 64 06. Color 00 - 64 07.
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Serial Communication Function 01. Power (Command: ka) 02. Aspect Ratio (Command: kc) ⇒ Adjusts the aspect ratio. ⇒ Powers the set on/off. Transmission Transmission [k][c][][Set ID][][Data][Cr] [k][a][][Set ID][][Data][Cr] Data 01 : 4:3 Data 00: Power Off 02 : 16:9 01: Power On 04: Zoom 06: Set by Program 09 : Original...
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Serial Communication Function 04. Contrast (Command: kg) 06. Color (Command: ki) ⇒ Adjusts screen contrast. ⇒ Adjusts the color. Disabled when Black Mode is selected. Disabled when Black Mode is selected. Transmission Transmission [k][g][][Set ID][][Data][Cr] [k][i][][Set ID][][Data][Cr] Data Min: 0H - Max: 64H Data Min: 0H - Max: 64H (* Transmitted in hexadecimal code) (* Transmitted in hexadecimal code)
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Serial Communication Function 08. Sharpness (Command: kk) 10. Key Lock (Command: km) ⇒ Adjusts the sharpness. ⇒ To Set the function of locking the remote Disabled when Black Mode is selected. control and front panel control on the Transmission projector. [k][k][][Set ID][][Data][Cr] Transmission Data Min: 0H - Max: 32H...
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Serial Communication Function 14. Auto Configure (Command: ju) 12. Black Level (Command: nm) ⇒ Adjusts the black level value. Disabled ⇒ Optimizes the screen automatically in when Black Mode is selected. PC input mode. Transmission shaking. Transmission [n][m][][Set ID][][Data][Cr] [j][u][][Set ID][][Data][Cr] Data 00: Low 01: High (* Transmitted in hexadecimal code)
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Serial Communication Function 18. Mute (Command: ke) 16. Key (Command: mc) ⇒ Enables/disables the mute function. ⇒ Sends a key code of the IR remote Transmission control. Transmission [k][e][][Set ID][][Data][Cr] [m][c][][Set ID][][Data][Cr] Data 00 : Turns on the mute function (volume off).
SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS MODELS BC775 (BC775-JD) Resolution (pixels) 1024 (H) × 768 (V) 4:3 (H:V) Aspect ratio 17.78 Panel size (mm) Wide: 1000 - 7500 mm Projection distance Tele: 1198 - 8684 mm (video size) Ratio of upward 100 % projection...
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SPECIFICATIONS Supported HDMI/DVI-DTV/ Supported Monitor Displays WiDi Modes Horizontal Vertical Horizontal Vertical Resolution Frequency Frequency Resolution Frequency Frequency (kHz) (Hz) (kHz) (Hz) 640 x 350 31.468 70.09 31.47 640 x 480 31.469 59.94 480p 31.47 59.94 720 x 400 31.469 70.08 31.5 800 x 600...
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SPECIFICATIONS Component Port Connection Open Source Software Information Component Signal To obtain the source code under the 480i/576i GPL, LGPL, MPL, and other open- 480p/576p source licenses, which are contained in this product, 720p/1080i please visit http://opensource.lge.com. 1080p In addition to the source code, all refer- enced license terms, warranty disclaim- ers, and copyright notices are available for download.
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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...