LG BA850 User manual

Owner's Manual

Model

BA850

P/N: 4100376500 Rev. A www.lg.com

LCD Projector

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Caution: 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.

WARNING: This product contains

chemicals known to the State of California

to cause cancer and birth defects or other

reproductive harm.

Wash hands after handling.

Indoor Installation

Safety Instructions

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

of the projector.

Read these instructions.

Keep these instructions.

Heed all warnings.

Follow all instructions.

WARNING/CAUTION

AVERTISSEMENGT

Warning: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.

• Do not place the projector in direct

sunlight or near heat sources such as

radiators, res, stoves, etc.

- This may cause a re.

• Do not place ammable materials such

as aerosols near the projector.

- This may cause a re.

• Do not allow your children to cling to or

climb up to the projector.

- The projector may fall down and cause

personal injury or death.

• Do not place the projector directly on a

carpet, rug or place where ventilation is

restricted such as a book shelf or closet.

- This may cause the projector's internal

temperature to rise and cause a re.

• Do not place the projector close

to sources of steam or oil such as a

humidier or kitchen counter.

- This may cause a re hazard or an

electric shock

• Do not place the projector where it might

be exposed to excessive dust.

- This may cause a re.

• Do not use the projector in a damp place

such as a bathroom where it is likely to

get wet.

- This may cause a re or an electric

shock.

WARNING

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POWER

Safety Instructions

• The earth wire should be connected.

- Inappropriate earth grounding may

cause damage to the projector or an

electric shock when there is an electrical

surge.If the projector must be installed

at a place where earth grounding is not

possible, purchase a circuit breaker and

connect the projector to its wall outlet.Do

not ground the projector to the gas pipe,

water pipe, lightning rod, or telephone

line, etc.

• The power plug should be fully inserted

into the wall outlet.

- Unstable connection may cause a re.

• Do not place heavy objects on the

power cord or place the cord underneath

the projector.- This may cause a re or

an electric shock.

• Never touch the power plug with a wet

hand.

- This may cause an electric shock.

• Do not connect too many devices to the

same power extension.

- Overheating may cause a re.

• Remove dust or contaminants around

power plug pins or wall outlets.

- This may cause a re.

• To turn off the main power, remove the

power plug, which should be positioned

so it is easy to access for operation.

• Do not allow a tablecloth or curtain to

block the vents.

- This may cause the internal temperature

of the projector to rise and cause a re.

• The distance between the projector and

the wall should be more than 30 cm for

ventilation purposes.

- Otherwise, this may cause the internal

temperature of the projector to rise and

cause a re.

• When installing the projector on a table,

be careful not to place it near the edge.

- The projector may fall causing injury to

persons or damage to the projector.

Make sure that you use a stand suitable

for the size of projector.

• Turn off the projector, disconnect the

power supply and remove all

connec tions before moving the

projector.

- A damaged cord may cause a re or an

electric shock.

• Do not install the projector on an

unstable or vibrating surface such as a

vibrating shelf or tilted surface.

- It may fall and cause injury.

• Be careful not to tip the projector over

when connecting external devices to the

projector.

- This may cause injury to persons or

damage to the projector

WARNING

CAUTION

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Safety Instructions

• Hold the plug rmly when unplugging.

- A broken wire in the cord may cause a

re.

• Ensure the power cord or plug is not

damaged, modied, severely bent,

twisted, pulled, sandwiched or heated.

Do not use a loose wall outlet.

- This may cause a re or an electric

shock.

• Keep the power cord away from any

heating devices.

- The cord coating may melt and cause

an electric shock.

• Place the projector where people will

not trip over or tread on the power cord

or plug to protect the power cord and

plug from any damage.

- This may cause a re hazard or an

electric shock.

• Do not turn the projector on or off by

plugging in the power plug or unplugging

it from the wall outlet.

(Do not use the power plug as a switch.)

- This may cause an electric shock or

damage to the projector.

• 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 cause an electric shock.

• Use only the ofcial power cord which

is provided by LG Electronics, Inc. Do

not use other power cords.

- This may cause a re or an electric

shock.

USING

• Do not place anything containing liquid,

such as a vase, owerpot, cup,

cosmetics, chemicals, decorations or

candles, etc., on top of the projector.

- Possible re, electric shock, or falling

may cause physical injury.

• In the event that there is a big impact to

the projector or the cabinet is damaged,

switch it off, unplug it from the wall outlet

and contact an authorized service

center.

- Otherwise, this may cause a re or an

electric shock.

• Do not insert pieces of metal such

as coins, hairpins or metal debris, nor

ammable materials such as paper or

matches into the projector.

- This may cause a re or an electric

shock.

• In the event that liquid or a foreign

object falls into the projector, please

switch it off and unplug it from the wall

outlet and contact an LG Electronics

Service Center.

- Otherwise, this may cause a re or an

electric shock.

• When replacing a battery of the remote

control, make sure a child does not

swallow the battery. Keep the battery out

of reach of children.

- In the case of a battery being swallowed

by a child, please consult a doctor

immediately.

• Do not remove any covers except for

the lens cap. There is a high risk of

electric shock.

• Do not look directly into the lens when

the projector is in use.

WARNING

CAUTION

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Safety Instructions

• 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, do not touch

the wall outlet. Open the window for

ventilation.

- A spark may cause a re or burn.

• Always open the lens door and remove

the lens cap when the projector lamp is

on.

• Never touch the projector or power cord

during thunder or lightning.

- This may cause an electric shock.

• Do not use the projector near an

electronic device which generates a

strong magnetic eld.

• Store the vinyl envelope used to pack

the projector in a safe place away from

children.

- It could cause suffocation if used

improperly.

• 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 length of connecting

cable is long enough. Otherwise, the

product may fall causing personal injury

or damage to the product.

• Do not place a heavy object on the

projector.

- It may fall down and cause physical

injury.

• Be careful to prevent the lens from

heavy impact during transportation.

• Do not touch the lens. 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, switch the projector off,

unplug it from the wall outlet and contact

an authorized service center.

- Otherwise, this may cause a re or an

electric shock.

• Do not drop an object onto the projector

or apply heavy pressure to it.

- This may cause injury to persons or

damage to the projector.

• The distance between your eyes and

the screen must be around 5 - 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.

CAUTION

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Safety Instructions

Cleaning Others

WARNING WARNING

CAUTION

• Only a qualied technician can

disassemble or modify the projector.

For inspection, adjustment, or repair,

contact your seller or the Service

Center.

- Otherwise, this may cause a re or an

electric shock.

• Dispose of the used battery properly.

- Otherwise, 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

according to the appropriate instructions.

• Do not throw or disassemble the battery.

- Otherwise, this may result in re or

explosion due to damage to the battery.

• Always use batteries approved and

certied by LG Electronics.

- Otherwise, this may result in re or

explosion.

• Store the battery 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 battery near any heat

source, such as a heater.

- This may result in re or damage the

product.

• Do not store it at temperatures higher

than 60°C or in high humidity.

• Do not spray the projector with water

when cleaning. Do not allow water to go

into the projector or do not allow it to

get wet.

- This may cause a re or an 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 an LG

Electronics Service Center.

- If not, this may cause a re or an electric

shock.

• Use an air spray or soft cloth or cotton

swab moistened with a lens cleaning

chemical or alcohol to remove dust or

stains on the front projection lens.

• Contact your seller or the Service

Center once a year to clean the internal

parts of the projector.

- If you do not clean the contaminated

interior of the projector for a long time,

there may be a re or damage to the

projector.

• When cleaning plastic parts such as

the projector case, unplug the power

rst and wipe with a soft cloth. Do not

spray with water or wipe with a wet

cloth.

When cleaning the plastic parts,

such as the projector case, do not use

cleanser, automobile or industrial shiner,

abrasive or wax, benzene, alcohol, etc.,

which can damage the product.

- This can cause re, electric shock or

product damage (deformation, corrosion

and damage).

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Safety Instructions

• Warning - Class B

(b) For a Class B Digital device or

peripheral, the instructions furnished

the user shall include the following or

similar statement, placed in a prominent

location in the text of the manual:

NOTE: This equipment has been tested

and found to comply with the limits for

a Class B digital device, pursuant to

part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits

are designed to provide reasonable

protection against harmful interference

in a residential installation. This

equipment generates, uses and can

radiate radio frequency energy and,

if not installed and used in accordance

with the instructions, may cause harmful

interference to radio communications.

However, there is no guarantee that

interference will not occur in a particular

installation. If this equipment does

cause harmful interference to radio or

television reception, which can be

determined by turning the equipment off

and on, the user is encouraged to try to

correct the interference by one or more

of the following measures:

- Reorient or relocate the receiving

antenna.

- Increase the separation between the

equipment and receiver.

- Connect the equipment into an outlet

on a circuit different from that to which

the receiver is connected.

- Consult the dealer or an experienced

radio/TV technician for help.

FCC NOTICE

CAUTION

• Keep the battery out of reach of

children.

- This may result in personal injury or

damage to the product.

• Make sure that the battery is installed

correctly.

• Incorrect battery replacement may

cause re.

• Do not mix new batteries with old

batteries.

- This may cause a re or an electric

shock caused by overheating and

leakage.

• Unplug the power cord if the projector

is not used for a long period.

- Accumulated dust may cause

overheating, an electric shock from

corroded insulation and a re from an

electrical surge.

• Only use the specied type of battery.

- Otherwise, this may cause an electric

shock caused by overheating and

leakage.

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Safety Instructions

1. When this crossed-out wheeled

bin symbol is attached to batteries/

accumulators of Your product it means

they are covered by European Directive

2006/66/EC.

2. This symbol may be combined with

chemical symbols for mercury(Hg),

cadmium(Cd) or lead(Pb) if the battery

Contains more that 0.0005% of mercury,

0.002% of cadmium or 0.004% of lead.

3. All batteries/accumulators should be

disposed separately from the municipal

waste stream via designated collection

facilities appointed by the government

or the local authorities.

4. The correct disposal of Your old

batteries/accumulators will help to

prevent potential negative

consequences for the environment,

animal and human health.

5. For more detailed information about

disposal of Your old batteries/

accumulators, please contact Your city

ofce, waste disposal service or the

shop where You purchased the product.

Disposal of waste

batteries/accumulators

1. When this crossed-out wheeled bin

symbol is attached to a product it

means the product is covered by the

European Directive 2002/96/EC.

2. All electrical and electronic products

should be disposed of separately from

the municipal waste stream through

designated collection facilities

appointed by your government or your

local authorities.

3. The correct disposal of your old

appliance will help prevent potential

negative consequences for the

environment and human health.

4. For more detailed information about

disposal of your old appliance, please

contact your city ofce, waste disposal

service or the shop where you

purchased the product.

Disposal of your old appliance

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Licenses

Supported licenses may differ by model. For more information about licenses, visit

www.lg.com.

HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Denition Multimedia

Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI

Licensing LLC.

• Image shown may differ from your projector.

• Your projector’s OSD (On Screen Display) may differ slightly from that

shown in this manual.

NOTE

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Table of Contents

Safety Instructions 2

Licenses 9

Table of Contents 10

Statement 11

Part names and functions 12

Front 12

Back 12

Bottom 12

Rear terminal 13

Side control and indicators 14

Remote control 15

Remote control battery installation 17

Operation range 17

Adjustable feet 17

Installation 18

Positioning the projector 18

Lens shift adjustment 18

Connecting to computer 19

(Digital and analog RGB)

Connecting to video equipment 20

(Video, S-Video,Component, HDMI)

Connecting to the AC power cord 21

Lens installation 22

Basic operation 23

Turning on the projector 23

Turning off the projector 24

How to operate the on screen menu 25

Menu bar 26

Auto setup function 27

Lens shift control panel 27

Zoom adjustment 28

Focus adjustment 28

Keystone 28

Remote control operation 29

Computer input 31

Input source select (RGB1) 31

Input source select(RGB 2 or RGBHV)

32

Computer system select 33

Auto PC adjustment 34

Manual adjustment via PC 35

Image select 36

Image adjust 37

Screen size adjust 38

Video Input 39

Selecting input source 39

(HDMI/Component/S-Video/Video)

Video system select 40

Image select 41

Image adjust 42

Screen size adjust 43

Option 44

Information 52

Maintenance 53

WARNING TEMP indicator 53

Cleaning the lter 54

Covering the lens properly 55

Cleaning the lens 55

Cleaning the projector’s cabinet 55

Replacing the lamp 56

Appendix 58

Troubleshooting 58

Indicator and projector state 60

Compatible signal 61

Conguration of terminals 62

Technical Specications 63

Dimensions 65

Content of hazardous substances and

elements 66

PIN code memorandum 66

RS232 Control Method 67

LAN control 75

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Statement



Note:

• The screen menu and pictures in the manual may slightly differ from the real product.

• The manual is subject to change without prior notice.

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Part names and functions

Front

Back

Bottom

⑦

④

⑨ ⑩⑪

⑥

② ①⑤ ③

⑧

⑬

⑭

⑫

⑮ ⑮

①

Lens release button

②

Indicator

③

Lamp cover

④

Lens cap

⑤

Projector lens

⑥

Decorative cover

⑦

Remote receiver (Front & top)

⑧

Side control panel

⑨

Exhaust vent

Caution

Hot air is exhausted from the exhaust vent. Do

not put heat-sensitive objects near this side.

⑩

Remote receiver (Back)

⑪

Terminals and connectors

⑫

Air lter and air-intake vent

⑬

Power cord connector

⑭

Safety lock

⑮

Adjustable feet

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Part names and functions

Rear terminal

RGB IN 1

RGB IN 2

RGB OUT

VIDEO/Y

Pb/Cb

Pr/Cr

RS-232C

Wired R/C

①

Network port

Used to connect the network cable.

②

RS-232C

When using RS-232C to control the projector,

please connect the serial control line to this

terminal.

③

RGB IN 2/RGB OUT

- Used to connect the computer output.

- Used to output the analog signals from

④

(RGB IN 1) or

⑥

(RGB HV) to the other

monitor.

④

RGB IN 1

Used to connect a computer output.

⑤

HDMI

Used to connect the HDMI digital output.

⑥

RGB HV

- Connect the composite video output from video

equipment to RGB HV terminal.

- Connect the RGB HV format (5 line system)

signal to G, B, R, HS/CS and Vs jacks.

⑦

S-VIDEO

Used to connect the S-video output of video

equipment.

⑧

VIDEO/Y, Pb/Cb, Pr/Cr input jacks

- Connect the component signals to these jacks.

- Connect the composite signals to the VIDEO/ Y

jack.

⑨

Wired R/C jack

Connect wired remote control cable to this jack

while using wired remote control.

Wireless remote control is disable while using

wired remote control via wired R/C jack.

① ② ③ ④

⑤

⑥ ⑧

⑦

⑨

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Part names and functions

Side control and indicators

Side control Indicator (Top panel)

①

OK button

- Enter menu.

- Execute the selected item.

- Expand or compress the image in Digital

Zoom Mode.

②

INPUT button

To select an input source.

③

SHIFT button

To enter the lens shift mode.

④

AUTO button

To perform various settings congured

automatically, including the input source

search function and auto PC adjust function.

⑤

ZOOM button

To zoom in/out images.

⑥

MENU button

To open or close the screen menu.

⑦

FOCUS button

To adjust the focus.

⑧

POWER button

To turn on/off the projector.

①

②

③

④

⑤

⑥

⑨

⑭

⑩

⑪

⑫

⑬

⑦

⑧

⑨

Navigation ▲▼◄► buttons

– Select an item or adjust the value in the

On-Screen Menu.

– Move the image in the DZOOM +/- mode.

⑩

POWER indicator

– Lights red when the projector is in stand-

by mode.

– Lights green during operations.

– Flashes green in the Power management

mode.

⑪

LAMP REPLACE indicator

It turns orange when the life of the

projection lamp draws to an end.

⑫

WARNING TEMP indicator

It ashes red when the internal projector

temperature is too high.

⑬

SHIFT indicator

It lights blue when the projector lens is

moving.

It lights blue when the projector lens is

moving to the end.

⑭

FOCUS indicator

It lights green when adjusting the focus.

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Part names and functions

Remote control

①

②

*

④

⑤

⑨

⑧

⑪

⑭

⑮

⑱

⑲

③

⑥ ⑦

⑩

⑫

⑯

⑳

⑰

⑬

①

POWER button

Turn the projector on or off.

②

COMPONENT button

Select the component input source.

③

HDMI button

Select HDMI input source.

④

RGB1 button

Select RGB1 input source.

⑤

VIDEO button

Select VIDEO input source.

⑥

RGB2 IN button

Select RGB2 as RGB input.

⑦

S-VIDEO button

Select S-Video input source.

⑧

RGB2 OUT button

Enable RGB2 as moniter out.

⑨

BLANK button

Hide the on screen menu.

⑩

RGBHV button

Select RGBHV input source.

⑪

PICTURE button

Select picture mode.

⑫

FOCUS button

Adjust the focus.

⑬

STILL button

Still the projected image.

⑭

MENU button

Open or close the on screen menu.

⑮

SHIFT button

Select the lens shift mode.

⑯

▲▼◄► button

– Select an item or adjust the value in the

on screen menu.

– Move the image in Digital zoom + mode.

To ensure safe operation, observe the

following precautions:

– Do not bend, drop or expose the remote

control to moisture or heat.

– For cleaning, use a soft dry cloth. Do not

apply benzene, thinner, splay or any

other chemicals.

Please refer to the next page for other buttons.

21

22

23

24

25

26

27

28

*

IR remote control is compulsory but Wired

remote control is optional.

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Part names and functions

⑰

RATIO button

Select a screen display mode.

⑱

KEYSTONE button

Calibrate keystone distortion.

⑲

OK button

Access the menu or select an item in the

menu.

⑳

INFO button

Operate the information function.

AUTO button

Enter the AUTO setup mode.

LAMP button

Select the lamp mode.

PATTERN button

Select a test pattern picture.

ZOOM button

Zoom in/out images.

TIMER button

Enable the timer function.

SLEEP button

Turn off the projector at the specied time.

DZOOM+ button

Select the digital zoom + mode.

DZOOM- button

Select the digital zoom - mode.

21

22

23

24

25

26

27

28

①

②

*

④

⑤

⑨

⑧

⑪

⑭

⑮

⑱

⑲

③

⑥ ⑦

⑩

⑫

⑯

⑳

⑰

⑬

21

22

23

24

25

26

27

28

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Part names and functions

Remote control battery installation

Operation range

Adjustable feet

1. Open the battery

compartment lid.

2. Install new batteries into

the compartment.

3. Re-cover the compartment

lid.

For correct polarity

( + and – ) , be sure

battery terminals are in

contact with pins in the

compartment.

To ensure safe operation, please observe the following precautions:

● Use two (2) AAA or LR03 type alkaline batteries.

● Always replace batteries in sets.

● Do not use a new battery with a used battery.

● Avoid contacting with water or liquid matter.

● Do not expose the remote control to moisture or heat.

● Do not drop the remote control.

● If the battery has leaked on the remote control, carefully wipe the case clean and

install new batteries.

● Risk of explosion if a battery is replaced by an incorrect type.

● Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions.

Point the remote control toward the projector when

pressing any button. The maximum operating

range for the remote control is about 7 meters and

60 degrees.

7m

Adjustable feet

Projection angle can be adjusted up to 5.0

degree with the adjustable feet.

Rotate the adjustable feet to lift the projector to

a certain height. During lifting, rotate the two feet

clockwise.

To lower or retract the adjustable feet, rotate

the feet counterclockwise.

Keystone distortion of the projected image can be

corrected by menu operation.

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Installation

Positioning the projector

√ Note:

● The brightness in the room has a great inuence on picture quality. It is recommended to limit the

ambient lighting in order to get the best image.

● All measurements are approximate and may vary from the actual sizes.

17.335 m

400”

2.664 m

1.039 m

5.374 m

8.083 m

10.793m

Diagonal

( )

Max. frame

Min. frame

Screen size

(WxH)mm

4:3 aspect ratio

40" 100" 200" 300" 400"

813x610 2032x1524 4064x3048 6096x4572 8128x6096

Maximum 1.039m 2.664m 5.374m 8.083m 10.793m

Minimum 1.604m 4.297m 8.643m 12.969m 17.335m

Lens shift adjustment

Projection lens can be moved from side to side

and up to down.

This function makes the positioning of images

easy on the screen.

The display position can be

shifted upward up to 50%

elevation of the display.

The display position can be

shifted to the left up to 10%

width of the display.

The display position can

be shifted to the right up

to 10% width of the display.

When the lens is shifted to top.

When the lens is shifted to leftmost.

When the lens is shifted to rightmost.

When the lens is shifted to bottom.

The display position can be

shifted downward up to 50%

elevation of the display.

Adjusting range

50%

10%

When the lens is

shifted to the center.

Shifting range

For projector positioning, see the figures below. The projector should be set

perpendicularly to the plane of the screen.

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Installation

Connecting to computer (Digital and analog RGB)

Cables used for connection ( *Cables are not supplied with the projector.)

RGB cable (1) Serial cable*

BNC cable * (BNC*5) HDMI cable*

Unplug the power cords of both the projector and external

equipment from the AC outlet before connecting the cables.

RGB IN 1

RGB IN 2

RGB OUT

VIDEO/Y

Pb/Cb

Pr/Cr

RS-232C

Wired R/C

G B R H V

RGB output

BNC cable

RGB cable

RGB outputRGB:Monitor intputSerial port

Serial cable

RGB OUT

RGB1 inputControl port

HDMI output

HDMI

HDMI cable

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Installation

Connecting to video equipment (Video, S-Video,Component, HDMI)

Cables used for connection (*Cables are not supplied with the projector.)

Video cable (RCA*1) * Component cable (RCA*3) *

S-Video cable * HDMI cable *

Unplug the power cords of both the projector and external

equipment from the AC outlet before connecting the cables.

RGB IN 1

RGB IN 2

RGB OUT

VIDEO/Y

Pb/Cb

Pr/Cr

RS-232C

Wired R/C

Component

Video output

Video

output

HDMI output

HDMI

HDMI cable

S-video

output

S-video

cable

RCA

cable

RCA

cable

VideoY-Pb/Cb Pr/Cr

S-video

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