LG Hw300y Projector Owners Manual

							61MAKING CONNECTIONS
MAKING CONNECTIONS
Connect various external devices to the ports on the projector.
HDMI – See p.62
Component – See p.62
Composite – See p.63
RGB – See p.63
Memory storage – See p.32
Audio - See p.64
Computer/NotebookVCRDVD
Digital Device
USB
HeadphoneGaming Device  
						

							62MAKING CONNECTIONS
Connecting to a HD 
receiver, DVD, or 
VCR player
Connect a HD receiver, DVD, or VCR 
player to the projector and select an 
appropriate input mode.
 HDMI Connection
Transmits the digital video and audio 
signals from an external device to the 
projector. Connect the external device 
and the projector with the HDMI cable 
as shown in the following illustration.
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HDMI OUT
 Component Connection
Transmits the analog video and audio 
signals from an external device to the 
projector. Connect the external device 
and the projector with the component 
cable as shown in the following 
illustration.
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AUDIO OUT 
						

							63MAKING CONNECTIONS
Connecting to a PC
This projector supports the Plug & 
Play. A PC will automatically recognize 
the projector and requires no driver to 
be installed.
 RGB Connection
Transmits the analog video signal from 
your PC to the projector. Connect the 
PC and the projector with the D-sub 
15 pin signal cable as shown in the 
following illustrations.
To transmit an audio signal, connect 
a 3-pole audio cable from PC to the 
projector.
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AUDIO OUT
RGB OUT (PC)
 Composite Connection
Transmits the analog video and audio 
signals from an external device to the 
projector. Connect the external device 
and the projector with the composite 
cable as shown in the following 
illustration.
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VIDEO OUT (L)
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AUDIO OUT 
						

							64MAKING CONNECTIONS
 Connecting to a 
Headphone
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AUDIO OUT
RGB OUT (PC) 
						

							65MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE
Update and clean your projector 
regularly to keep the best 
performance and to extend the 
product lifespan.
Updating the 
Projector Firmware
This function is for the HW300Y/
HW301Y only.
Download and install the latest 
firmware by connecting to the 
firmware update server to enhance or 
change the product function, or add 
new features.
The firmware update may not work 
properly depending on the Internet 
environment. If so, you may obtain 
the latest firmware update from the 
authorized LG Electronics service 
center.
To check the current firmware version 
or update the firmware,
1 Press MENU to access the menu.
2 Press the Red buttons to access 
Customer Support.
3 Press the Navigation buttons to 
scroll to Software Update and 
press OK.
The current firmware version 
displays.
Software	 Update◀On▶
ꔈ	Current	Version
00.00.06
Check	 Update	 Version
Close
4  Select Check Update Version to 
check a new firmware version 
manually.
When selecting “Software Update-
On”
-  If the projector is connected to 
the internet and it finds a software 
update on the LG server, the 
update popup menu will appear 
automatically.
- If the updated digital software 
information is transmitted, the 
update popup menu will appear 
automatically.
NSU (Network Software Update):
When software update is on, the 
projector will automatically check for 
software updates. A pop-up window 
will appear on the screen when an 
update is available.  
						

							66MAINTENANCE
 NOTE
 yThe software downloading 
time will vary depending on 
the software size and network 
conditions.
 yDuring the software update 
procedure, do not turn off the 
projector or disconnect AC power, 
or disconnect the network.
 yAfter software update, you can 
confirm the update software 
version at software Update menu.
 yWhen update is completed, the 
projector will restart automatically 
in 5 seconds.
 yThe projector functions may be 
improved or changed by software 
update.
 yThe available time or functionality 
of NetCast menu may be depends 
on your ISP network conditions.
 yWhen an update is completed, 
some CHANNEL, PICTURE, and 
AUDIO menu settings may need 
resetting.
 yThis projector cannot be updated 
to previous software version.
 yUse the “Check Update Version” 
button to update the latest 
software on the Network server 
manually.
 yYou cannot open NetCast while 
the software is being updated.
Cleaning the 
Projector
Cleaning the lens
Use an air spray or cleaning cloth for 
product exterior, provided with the 
product, to lightly clean the product. 
Please use a recommended air spray 
or lens cleaning product.To clean 
lens, small amount of cleaning agent 
on a swab or a soft cloth and rub on 
the lens. Please be aware that liquid 
may flow pass through the lens if the 
product is sprayed on lens directly.
Cleaning the Projector 
Case
To clean the projector case, first 
unplug the power cable. To remove 
dirt or dust, wipe the casing with 
polish cloth provided. When you 
want to remove the dust or stain on 
the lens, use the cloth for product 
exterior, provided with the product.
Do not use alcohol, benzene, thinners 
or other chemical detergents as these 
can cause the casing to be warped or 
discolored.  
						

							67MAINTENANCE
How to Fix the Lens 
Cap
1 Prepare the lens cap and the strap 
supplied as accessories.
2 Insert the end of the strap into 
the hole at the bottom of the lens 
section of the projector.
3 Fix the strap at the hole of the 
projector into the hole of the lens 
cap, and then pass the lens cap 
through the strp lasso.  
						

							68SPECIFICATIONS
SPECIFICATIONS
MODELHW300Y(HW300Y-JE)
HW301Y(HW301Y-JE)
HW300G(HW300G-JE)
HW301G(HW301G-JE)
Resolution (Pixel)1280 (Horizontal) × 800 (Vertical)
Ratio16:10 (Horizontal:Vertical)
Panel size (mm)11.623
Projection distance
(Screen size)
0.59 m - 3.00 m 
(50.8 cm - 254.0 cm)
Projection Offset100 %
Remote control distance6 m
Video compatibilityNTSC/PAL/NTSC4.43/PAL-M/PAL-N/PAL-60
AC-DC Adapter19.5 V , 5.64 A
Audio Output1 W + 1 W
Height (mm)54.0 (without foot), 57.0 (with foot)
Width (mm)160.0
Length (mm)119.5
Weight (g)780
USB Device5 V, 0.5 A (max)
Operating Condition
Temperature
In operation0°C - 40°C
In storage and transit-20°C - 60°C
Humidity (relative humidity)
In operation0 % - 80% 
Not in operation0 % - 85%  
						

							69SPECIFICATIONS
OPEN SOURCE LICENSE
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.
 yIf the projector does not support 
the input signal, “Invalid Format” 
message appears on the screen.
 yThe projector supports DDC1/2B 
type as Plug & Play. (Auto 
recognition of PC monitor)
 yPC synchronization signal 
types supported: Separate type 
synchronization.
 yTo get the the best picture quality, 
adjust the PC graphics card to 
1280x800.
RGB-PC supported mode
31.468
31.469
31.469
37.879
48.363
54.348
47.776
49.680
47.712
63.981
65.317
65.300
70.090
70.080
59.940
60.310
60.000
60.053
59.870
60.000
60.015
60.020
59.979
60.000
640X350
720X400
640X480
800X600
1024X768
1152X864
1280X768
1280X800
1360X768
1280X1024
1400X1050
1680X1050
FormatVertical Freq.(Hz)Horizontal Freq.(kHz)  
						

							The model and serial number of the projector is located on the back or one side of the projector. Record it below should you ever need service.
MODEL
SERIAL