LG Dx 125 User Manual

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Copyright  
This publication, including all photographs, illustrations and software, is protected under international copy-
right laws, with all rights reserved. Neither this manual, nor any of the material contained herein, may be 
reproduced without written consent of the author. 
© Copyright June, 2006 
Disclaimer 
The information in this document is subject to change without notice. The manufacturer makes no repre-
sentations or warranties with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any implied 
warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose. The manufacturer reserves the right to 
revise this publication and to make changes from time to time in the content hereof without obligation of 
the manufacturer to notify any person of such revision or changes. 
Trademark Recognition 
Kensington is a U.S. registered trademark of ACCO Brand Corporation with issued registrations and pend-
ing applications in other countries throughout the world. 
All other product names used in this manual are the properties of their respective owners and are ac-
knowledged. 
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Important Safety Information 
Congratulations on purchasing the DLP projector! 
Important: It is strongly recommended that you read this section carefully before using the projector. These safety and usage instructions will ensure that you enjoy many years of safe use of the projector. Keep this manual for future reference. 
Symbols Used 
Warning symbols are used on the unit and in this manual to alert you of hazardous situations.  
The following styles are used in this manual to alert you to important information. 
Note: Provides additional information on the topic at hand. 
 
Important: Provides additional information that should not be overlooked. 
 
Caution: Alerts you to situations that may damage the unit.  
 
Warning: Alerts you to situations that may damage the unit, create a hazardous environment, or cause per-sonal injury.  
Throughout this manual, component parts and items in the OSD menus are denoted in bold font as in this 
example:  
“Push the Menu
 button on the remote control to open the Main
 menu.” 
Remote Control 
Some remote controls have a laser for pointing out items on a screen.  
DANGER: Do not point the laser in the eyes. Doing so can damage the eyes permanently. 
General Safety Information 

						

							   
 
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Power Safety 

						

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Main Features 
• Lightweight unit, easy to pack away and transport 
• Compatible with all major video standards including NTSC, PAL, and SECAM 
• A high brightness rating allows for presentations in daylight or in lit rooms 
• Supports resolutions up to SXGA at 16.7 million colors to deliver crisp, clear images  
• Flexible setup allows for front, rear, and ceiling projections 
• Line-of-vision projections remain square, with advanced keystone correction for angled 
projections 
• Input source automatically detected 
• “Off-to-go” cooling system allows this projector to shut down without a long cooling time 
About this manual 
This manual is intended for end users and describes how to install and operate the DLP projector. Wher-
ever possible, relevant information—such as an illustration and its description—has been kept on one 
page. This printer-friendly format is both for your convenience and to help save paper, thereby protecting 
the environment. It is suggested that you only print sections that are relevant to your needs. 
 
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Table of contents 
GETTING STARTED ...................................................................................................................................................... 1 
PACKING CHECKLIST....................................................................................................................................................... 1 ACCESSORIES................................................................................................................................................................... 2 VIEWS OF PROJECTOR PARTS........................................................................................................................................... 3 Front-right View.......................................................................................................................................................... 3 Top view—On-screen Display (OSD) buttons and LEDs ............................................................................................. 4 Rear view .................................................................................................................................................................... 5 Bottom view................................................................................................................................................................. 6 REMOTE CONTROL PARTS (DS125/AB110) ..................................................................................................................... 7 REMOTE CONTROL PARTS (DX125/DX130)..................................................................................................................... 9 REMOTE CONTROL OPERATING RANGE.......................................................................................................................... 11 PROJECTOR AND REMOTE CONTROL BUTTONS............................................................................................................... 11 Remote Control (DS125/AB110)................................................................................................................................ 11 Remote Control (DX125/DX130)............................................................................................................................... 12 
SETUP AND OPERATION ........................................................................................................................................... 13 
INSERTING THE REMOTE CONTROL BATTERIES (DS125/AB110) .................................................................................... 13 INSERTING THE REMOTE CONTROL BATTERIES (DX125/DX130) ................................................................................... 14 CONNECTING INPUT DEVICES......................................................................................................................................... 15 STARTING AND SHUTTING DOWN THE PROJECTOR.......................................................................................................... 16 SETTING AN ACCESS PASSWORD (SECURITY LOCK) ....................................................................................................... 18 ADJUSTING THE PROJECTOR LEVEL................................................................................................................................19 ADJUSTING THE ZOOM, FOCUS AND KEYSTONE.............................................................................................................. 20 ADJUSTING THE VOLUME............................................................................................................................................... 21 
ON-SCREEN DISPLAY (OSD) MENU SETTINGS .................................................................................................... 22 
OSD MENU CONTROLS.................................................................................................................................................. 22 Navigating the OSD................................................................................................................................................... 22 SETTING THE OSD LANGUAGE...................................................................................................................................... 24 MAIN MENU.................................................................................................................................................................. 25 Main Menu Functions Available for Connected Source ............................................................................................. 26 SETUP MENU................................................................................................................................................................. 27 Setup Menu Functions Available for Connected Source............................................................................................. 27 Advance Feature ....................................................................................................................................................... 28 User Color ................................................................................................................................................................ 30 CONFIG MENU............................................................................................................................................................... 31 UTILITY MENU.............................................................................................................................................................. 32 Utility Menu Functions Available for Connected Source ........................................................................................... 33 LANGUAGE MENU.......................................................................................................................................................... 34 STATUS MENU............................................................................................................................................................... 35 
MAINTENANCE AND SECURITY.............................................................................................................................. 36 
REPLACING THE PROJECTION LAMP...............................................................................................................................36 Resetting the Lamp .................................................................................................................................................... 38 CLEANING THE PROJECTOR............................................................................................................................................ 38 Cleaning the Lens ...................................................................................................................................................... 39 Cleaning the Case ..................................................................................................................................................... 39 USING THE KENSINGTON® LOCK................................................................................................................................... 39 
TROUBLESHOOTING.................................................................................................................................................. 40 
COMMON PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS............................................................................................................................ 40 TIPS FOR TROUBLESHOOTING......................................................................................................................................... 40 LED ERROR MESSAGES................................................................................................................................................. 41 IMAGE PROBLEMS.......................................................................................................................................................... 41 LAMP PROBLEMS........................................................................................................................................................... 42 REMOTE CONTROL PROBLEMS....................................................................................................................................... 42 AUDIO PROBLEMS.......................................................................................................................................................... 42 HAVING THE PROJECTOR SERVICED...............................................................................................................................43 
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SPECIFICATIONS ......................................................................................................................................................... 44 
SPECIFICATIONS............................................................................................................................................................. 44 Input/output connectors ............................................................................................................................................. 46 PROJECTION DISTANCE V.S. PROJECTION SIZE............................................................................................................... 47 DX130 ....................................................................................................................................................................... 47 DX125/DS125 ........................................................................................................................................................... 48 AB110 ....................................................................................................................................................................... 49 TIMING MODE TABLE.................................................................................................................................................... 50 PROJECTOR DIMENSIONS................................................................................................................................................ 52 
REGULATORY COMPLIANCE .................................................................................................................................. 53 
FCC WARNING.............................................................................................................................................................. 53 CANADA........................................................................................................................................................................ 53 SAFETY CERTIFICATIONS............................................................................................................................................... 53 EN 55022 WARNING..................................................................................................................................................... 53  
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GETTING STARTED 
Packing Checklist 
The remote control that ships with the projector depends on the model you purchased. 
Carefully unpack the projector and check that the following items are included: 
 
 
 
Models: DS125/AB110 
 
 
Models: DX125/DX130 
DLP 
PROJECTOR REMOTE CONTROL  
(WITH ONE 3V CR2025 BATTERY) R
EMOTE CONTROL  
(WITH TWO AAA BATTERIES) 
 
    
P
OWER CORD USB CABLE S-VIDEO CABLE COMPUTER CABLE  
(DVI-DB15) 
 
     DVI-TO-RGB ADAPTER DVI-TO-YPBPR  ADAPTER CD-ROM (THIS USER’S MANUAL) QUICK START GUIDE CARRYING CASE 
 
Contact your dealer immediately if any items are missing, appear damaged, or if the unit does not work. 
Caution: Avoid using the projector in dusty environments. 
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Accessories 
You can purchase the following accessories from your dealer: 
 
A
UDIO CABLE 
 
 
 
DVI-
TO-YPBPR CABLE 
 
 
 
DVI-
TO-DVI COMPUTER CABLE  
 
 
 
V
IDEO CABLE 
 
PN6E0766
 
M
AC ADAPTER 
 
 
 
R
EPLACEMENT LAMP 
 
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Views of Projector Parts  
Front-right View 
 
ITEM LABEL DESCRIPTION SEE PAGE: 
1.  Front IR receiver  Receiver for IR signal from remote control 11 
2.  Height-adjuster button Push to release height adjuster 
3.  Height adjuster  Adjusts level of projector 19 
4.  Lens  Adjust focus/zoom on top opening 
5.  Focus  Focuses the projected image 
6.  Zoom  Enlarges the projected image 20 
7.  Speaker Built-in mono speaker 
8.  See “Top view—OSD buttons and LEDs” on next page 
9.  Rear IR receiver  Receiver for IR signal from remote control 11 
Important: Ventilation openings on the projector allow for good air circulation, which keeps the projector lamp cool. Do not obstruct any of the ventilation openings. 
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Top view—On-screen Display (OSD) buttons and LEDs 
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ITEM LABEL DESCRIPTION SEE PAGE: 
1.  Source/ 
Left cursor Detects the input device 
Navigates and changes settings in the OSD 16 
2.  Menu  Opens and exits the OSD 22 
3.  Keystone/ 
Up cursor Corrects image-trapezoid (wider top) effect  
Navigates and changes settings in the OSD 20 
4.  Auto/ 
Right cursor Optimizes image size, position, and resolution 
Navigates and changes settings in the OSD 
5.  Power button  Turns the projector on or off 16 
Orange  Lamp ready—you can safely turn on or off the projector 6.  Ready LED 
Flashing  Lamp not ready—do not press the power button 
Green  Unit is powered on and working correctly 
Off  Unit is powered off 
7.  Power LED 
Flashing  Operational error code  
(refer to “LED Error Messages” on page 41) 
8.  Keystone/ 
Down cursor Corrects image-trapezoid (wider bottom) effect  
Navigates and changes settings in the OSD 20 
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