LG® Brand LCD Projector
U.S. Limited Warranty
Your LG® brand LCD Projector will be repaired or replaced as set forth below, if it proves to be defective in mate-
rial or workmanshipunder normal use, during the warranty period ("Warranty Period") listed below, effective from
the date ("Date of Purchase") of original consumer purchase of the product. This warranty is good only to the orig-
inal purchaser of the product and effective only when used in the United States, excluding U.S. Territories.
WARRANTY PERIOD:
LABOR: Two Years from the Date of Purchase. Your
unit will
be repaired or replaced with a new, substitute model or
factory
reconditioned unit, at the manufacturer’s option. If
repaired,
parts used in the repair may be new or remanufactured.
Parts, excluding Projector Lamp: Two Years from
the Date of Purchase.
Projector Lamp: 90 Days from the Date of Purchase.
Replacement Units and Repair Parts are warranted for
the remaining portion of the original unit’s warranty
period.
EFFECTIVE DATE OF WARRANTY: Your warranty peri-
od begins on the date of sale to the original consumer /
end user. KEEP THE DEALER’S DATED BILL OF SALE OR
PROOF OF DELIVERY as evidence of the purchase date.
You will be required to submit a legible copy of your bill
of sale or proof of delivery when requesting warranty
service.
SERVICE: The customer will be required to ship the unit
to the Factory Service Center to make the necessary
repairs. LG is not responsible for the de -installation or
re-installation of the unit from its mounted position.
Please call: 1-800-243-0000 to locate your nearest
LG® Brand Authorized Service Center.
For further Instructions, see “For Service” below
THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIM-
ITATION, ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. TO THE
EXTENT ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY IS REQUIRED BY LAW, IT IS LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE EXPRESS
WARRANTY PERIOD ABOVE. NEITHER THE MANUFACTURER NOR ITS U.S. DISTRIBUTOR SHALL BE LIABLE
FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES OF ANY NATURE,
INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, LOST PROFITS, LOST OR CORRUPTED PROGRAMMING OR DATA, OR
ANY OTHER DAMAGE WHETHER BASED IN CONTRACT, TORT, OR OTHERWISE. Some states do not allow the
exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so
the above exclusion or limitation may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also
have other rights that vary from state to state.
THIS LIMITED WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY TO:
G damage caused in shipping or transit
G service required as a result of improper installation,
including incorrect or insufficient AC supply (please
consult the owner’s manual for power supply
requirements).
G installation or repair of antenna systems, cable
converters, cable company supplied equipment, or
other components in a video system
G set-up or adjustment on consumer controls, or
damage caused by improper adjustments
G damage caused by other system components
G any unit that has been modified or incorporated
into any other product
G replacement of batteries on the remote control.
G replacement of the Projector Lamp except within
the first 90 days
G damage (including cosmetic damage), failure, loss
or personal injury due to misuse, abuse, negli
gence, improper maintenance or storage, or to acts
of nature or other causes beyond our control.
(Causes beyond our control include but are not
limited to lightning strike, power surges, power out
ages and water damage.)
G repair or replacement of warranted parts by other
than an LG® Brand authorized service centers.
G units purchased or serviced outside of the U.S.A.
G product where the original factory serial numbers
have been removed, defaced or changed in any
way.
G product sold and labeled as "as is, where is" or simi
lardisclaimer.
G software errors that do not disable functionality,
operating software protocols adopted after the date
of manufacture or for use outside of the United
States.
The cost of repair or replacement under these excluded circumstances shall be borne by the consumer.
P/NO : 3828VA0360J(373-026H)
Please read this manual carefully before operating
your set.
Retain it for future reference.
Record model number and serial number of the set.
See the label attached on the bottom of the set and
quote this information to your dealer when you
require service.
Model number
Serial number
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RL-JA20
OWNER’S MANUAL
LCD PROJECTOR
LCD PROJECTOR
Warning
This is a class B product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio
interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
FCC NOTICE
• A Class B digital device
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.
• Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
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CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
Safety Instructions ..................................................................4
Names of parts .....................................................................12
INSTALLATION AND COMPOSITION
Installation Instructions .........................................................18
Composition..........................................................................20
Turning on the Projector .......................................................22
Turning off the Projector .......................................................23
Operating the Projector ........................................................24
Selecting source mode.........................................................25
CONNECTION
Connecting to a Desktop PC................................................26
Connecting to a Notebook PC..............................................27
Connecting to a Macintosh Desktop PC ..............................28
Connecting to a Macintosh PowerBook ...............................31
Connecting to a wireless transmitter (option).......................32
Connecting to a wireless receiver (option) ...........................33
Connecting to a Video Source..............................................34
Connecting to a DVD............................................................35
Connecting to a D-TV Set-Top Box ......................................36
BASIC FUNCTIONS
Function checking.................................................................37
Using Still function................................................................38
SPECIAL FUNCTIONS
Selecting language ...............................................................39
Checking lamp time..............................................................40
Manual Color Temperature Control ......................................41
Using Blank function.............................................................42
Using Flip Horizontal / Vertical function................................44
Twin Picture function ............................................................46
POSITIONING
Adjusting screen display.......................................................48
Using Keystone function.......................................................49
Using Zoom function.............................................................50
Using ARC function ..............................................................51
VIDEO
Adjusting Video.....................................................................52
TRACKING
Using Tracking function ........................................................54
RS-232C
External control device setup ...............................................56
INFORMATION
Supported Monitor Display ...................................................63
Maintenance .........................................................................64
Memo....................................................................................65
Specifications ......................................................................66
reading
After
this
manual please keep
it in a safe place for
future reference.
Safety Instructions
G Please take note of the safety instructions to prevent any potential accident or misuse of the projector.
G Safety Instructions are given in two forms as detailed below.
WARNING The violation of this instruction may cause serious injuries and even death.
NOTES The violation of this instruction may cause light injuries or damage to the projector.
G After reading this manual, keep it in the place that the user always can contact easily.
Indoor Installation-WARNING
Do not place the Projector in direct sunlight or
near heat sources such as radiators, fires and
stove etc.
- This may cause
a fire hazard !
Do not place inflammable materials
beside the projector
- This may cause a fire hazard !
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Do not allow children to hang on the
installed projector.
- It may cause the projector to fall, causing
injury or death.
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Indoor Installation-NOTES
Disconnect from the mains and remove all
connections before moving.
Do not place the projector close to sources
of steam or oil such as a humidifier.
- This may create a fire hazard or an
electric shock
hazard !
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Indoor Installation-NOTES
Do not place the projector where it might
be exposed to dust.
- This may cause a fire hazard !
When installing the projector on a table, be
careful not to place it near the edge.
- This may cause the projector to fall
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causing serious injury to a child
or adult and serious damage
to the projector.
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- Only use a suitable stand.
Only use the projector on a level and sta-
ble surface.
- It may become unstable and affect operation.
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Do not block the vents(air intake/exhaust) of
the projector or restrict air-flow in any way.
- This would cause the internal temperature to
increase and could cause a fire hazard!
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Air intake
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exhaust pipe
Ensure good ventilation around the pro-
jector. The distance between the projector
and the wall should be more
than 30cm.
- An excessive increase
in its internal
temperature may
cause a fire hazard!
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Do not place the projector directly on a
carpet, rug or place where ventilation is
restricted.
- This would cause its
internal temperature to
increase and might
create a fire hazard !
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Outdoor Installation-WARNING
Do not use the projector in a damp place
such as a bathroom where it is likely to get
wet.
- This may cause a fire or an
electric shock hazard !
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In case of using a receiver (VCR, Digital
Set Top Box), bend antenna cable
between inside and outside building to
prevent rain from flowing in.
- This may cause water
damaged inside the
projector and could
give an electric shock.
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Safety Instructions
Outdoor Installation-NOTES
In case of using a receiver (VCR, Digital
Set Top Box), do not place an antenna in
the vicinity of power
lines.
- This may cause an
electric shock.
If connecting a receiver (VCR, Digital Set
Top Box), contact your service centre to
erect an antenna as this
work should be carried
out by skilled personnel.
- This may cause an
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electric shock.
In case of using a receiver (VCR, Digital
Set Top Box), there should be enough dis-
tance between an outside antenna and
power lines to keep the former from
touching the latter even when
the antenna falls.
- This may cause an electric shock.
Power-WARNING
Earth wire should be connected.
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If the earth wire is not connected, there is possible a
danger of electric shock caused by the current leak-
age.
If grounding methods are not possible, a separate cir-
cuit breaker should be employed and installed by a
qualified electrician.
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Power
- Do not connect ground
to telephone wires,
lightning rods or
gas pipe.
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Short-circuit
breaker
The mains plug should be inserted fully
into the power outlet to avoid a fire
hazard !
- This may cause a fire hazard !
Do not place heavy objects on the power
cord
- This may cause a fire or an electric
Do not use too many plugs on the Mains
multi-outlet.
- It may result in
shock hazard !
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overheating
of the outlet
and causes a
fire hazard !
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Power-NOTES
Never touch the power plug with a wet
hand
- This may cause an electric shock hazard !
Hold the plug firmly when unplugging. If
you pull the cord the cord may be dam-
aged.
- This may cause a fire hazard !
Prevent dust collecting on the power plug
pins or outlet.
- This may cause a fire hazard !
Do not plug when the power cord or the
plug is damaged or the connecting part of
the power outlet is loose.
- This may cause a fire or an electric shock
hazard !
Ensure the power cord does not come
into contact with sharp or hot objects such
as a heater.
- This may cause a fire
or an electric
shock hazard !
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Place the projector where people will not
trip or tread on the power lead.
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Do not turn the projector On/Off with plug-
ging-in or unplugging the power plug to the
wall outlet.(Do not use the power plug
for switch.)
- It may cause mechanical
failure or could give an
electric shock.
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Safety Instructions
Using-WARNING
Do not place anything containing liquid on
top of the projector such as flowerpot,
cup, cosmetics or candle.
- This may cause a fire hazard !
In case of impact shock or damage to the
projector switch it off and unplug it from
the mains outlet and contact your
service center.
- This may cause a fire or an
electric shock hazard !
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Do not allow any objects to fall into the
projector.
- This may cause an electric shock
hazard !
If water is spilt into the projector unplug it
from the mains supply outlet immediately
and consult your Service Agent.
- This may cause an electric
shock hazard !
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Dispose of used batteries carefully and
safely.
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In the case of a battery being
swallowed by a child
please consult a
doctor immediately.
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In the event that an image does not
appear on the screen please switch it off
and unplug it from the mains
supply and contact your
Service Agent.
- This may cause a fire or an
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electric shock hazard !
Do not use the projector in a moving vehi-
cle.
- This may cause an
accident.
Do not remove any covers (except lens
cover). High risk of Electric Shock!
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