Canon projector LV7250 User Manual

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1. Introduction
 Introduction to the Projector
This section introduces you to your new projector and describes the features and controls.
Congratulations on Your Purchase of The Projector
The LV-7250/LV-X6 is one of the very best projectors available today. The projector enables you to project precise
images up to 300 inches across (measured diagonally) from your PC or Macintosh computer (desktop or notebook),
VCR, DVD player, document camera, or a laser disc player.
You can use the projector on a tabletop or cart, from behind a screen, or permanently mounted on a ceiling*
1. The
remote control can be used wirelessly.
*
1Do not attempt to mount the projector on a ceiling yourself.
The projector must be installed by qualified technicians in order to ensure proper operation and reduce the
risk of bodily injury.
In addition, the ceiling must be strong enough to support the projector and the installation must be in accor-
dance with any local building codes. Please consult your dealer for more information.
Features youll enjoy:
•Auto vertical keystone correction (LV-7250 only)
•Built-in Wall Color Correction presets provide for adaptive color correction when projecting onto non-white
screen material
•Quick start & quick cool down
Eight seconds after turning on the power, the projector is ready to display PC or video images.
Powering down; The fans stop 30 seconds after turning off the power from the remote control or cabinet control
panel. The projector can be put away immediately after the projector is powered down.
Also, the main power of the projector can be turned off by pressing the main power switch or unplugging the
power cable even during the cool down period after the projector is turned off.
•HDTV (1080i, 720p) and SDTV (576p, 480p) compatibility
•Color Management system
•Short focal length lens
•Display popular wide screen and full screen aspect ratios - 16:9 and 4:3
•Built-in speaker for an integrated audio solution
•High resolution display - up to UXGA compatible, XGA native resolution.
•Multiple video mode selections (depending on your source)
•Security feature prevents unauthorized individuals from displaying images.
•You can control the projector with a PC or control system using the PC Control port (SERVICE PORT).
•Easy set up and operation
•The contemporary cabinet design is light, compact and complements any office, boardroom Auditorium.
•You can use the supplied wireless remote control and remote mouse receiver to operate your PC mouse from
across the room. The remote mouse receiver supports almost any PC using a USB connection (LV-7250 only). 
						

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About this users manual
The fastest way to get started is to take your time and do everything right the first time. Take a few minutes now to
review the users manual. This may save you time later on. At the beginning of each section of the manual youll find an
overview. If the section doesnt apply, you can skip it.
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of Microsoft Corporation.
•Other product and company names mentioned in this user’s manual may be the trademarks or registered
trademarks of their respective holders.
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1. Introduction
 Part Names of the Projector
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Zoom Lever
(See page 24)Controls
(See page 6)
Lens
Lens Cap
Be sure to remove the lens cap during
projection. The cap can deform or fire
can occur.
Built-in Security Slot (  )*
Focus Ring
(See page 24)
Adjustable Tilt Foot Lock Button
(See page 23)
Adjustable Tilt Foot
(See page 23)
Remote sensor
(See page 10)Ventilation (inlet) / Filter Cover
(See page 51)
Do not block this vent.
Troubles or fire can result.
Two filters on LV-7250
One filter on LV-X6
Ventilation (inlet)
Front/Top
AC Input
Connect the supplied power cord’s two-pin plug here, and
plug the other end into an active wall outlet. (See page 19)
Main Power Switch
When you plug the supplied power cord into an active wall outlet
and turn on the Main Power, the POWER indicator turns orange
and the projector is in standby mode.
(See page 20) Remote sensor
(LV-7250 only)
(See page 10) Terminal Panel
(See page 7)Monaural Speaker
(1W)
Rear
*This security slot supports the MicroSaver ® Security System. MicroSaver ® is a registered trademark of
Kensington Microware Inc. The logo is trademarked and owned by Kensington Microware Inc.
Ventilation (outlet)
Heated air is exhausted from here.
Do not block this vent. Troubles or
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1. Introduction
Bottom
Adjustable Tilt  Foot
(See page 23)
Adjustable Tilt Foot Lock Button
(See page 23)Lamp Cover
(See page 53)
Rear Foot (Left / Right)
HINT: The Canon logo is on the panel of the projector cabinet . When projecting an image with the projector hung from the
ceiling, turn the Canon logo upside down.
To turn the logo upside down, follow the steps below.
1. Push one end of the logo gently.
The other end will pop up slightly.
•The right drawing shows the part “C” is pressed gently.
•The part “n” on the other end will pop up.
2. Push and hold the end of the logo gently and rotate the logo by
holding the other end.
•The right drawing shows that with the part “C” pressed the logo is
rotated by holding the part “n” on the other end.
3. Release your hold and turn the logo upside down. 
						

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1. Introduction
Top Features
MENU
BACK
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WARNING
POWER
AUTO PC
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1. POWER Button (  )
Use this button to turn the power on and off when the
main power is supplied and the projector is in standby
mode.
To turn on the projector, press and hold this button for
about 1 second. To turn off the projector, press this
button twice.
2. POWER Indicator
When this indicator is green, the projector is on; when
this indicator is orange, it is in standby mode. See the
Power Indicator section on page 56 for more details.
3. WARNING Indicator
If this light blinks red rapidly, it indicates that an error
has occurred, the lamp cover is not attached properly
or the projector has overheated. If this light remains
orange, it indicates that you have pressed a cabinet
key while the Key lock is enabled. See the WARNING
Indicator section on page 56 for more details.
4. LAMP Indicator
If this light blinks red rapidly, its warning you that the
lamp has reached the end of its usable life. After this
light appears, replace the lamp as soon as possible
(See page 53). If this is lit green continually, it indi-
cates that the lamp mode is set to Quiet. See the Lamp
Indicator section on page 56 for more details.
5. INPUT Button
Selecting from INPUT List
Press and quickly release the INPUT button to dis-
play the INPUT list. Each time the INPUT button is
pressed, the input source will  change as follows:
Computer 1*, Computer 2*, Video (VCR or laser
disc player), S-Video, To display the selected source,
press the OK button or allow 2 seconds to elapse.
Detecting the Signal Automatically
Press and hold the INPUT button for a minimum of 2
seconds, the projector will search for the next avail-
able input source. Each time you press and hold the
INPUT button for a minimum of 2 seconds, the input
source will change as follows:
Computer 1* → Computer 2* → Video → S-Video →
Computer1 → ...
* Computer on LV-X6
6. AUTO PC Button
Use this button to adjust an RGB source for an opti-
mal picture (See page 27).
7. MENU Button
Displays the menu.
8. SELECT 
 / VOL (+/–) Buttons
 : Use these buttons to select the menu of the
item you wish to adjust.
When no menus appear, these buttons work
as a keystone control.
 : Use these buttons to change the level of a se-
lected menu item. A press of the 
 button ex-
ecutes the selection. When no menus appear,
these buttons work as a volume control.
9. OK Button
Executes your menu selection and activates items
selected from the menu.
10. BACK Button
Pressing this button will return to the previous menu.
While you are in the main menu, pressing this button
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AUDIO IN
AUDIO OUT
S-VIDEOIN
VIDEO
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AUDIO IN
RSERVICE PORT
ANALOG IN-1
ANALOG IN-2
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Terminal Panel Features
1.ANALOG IN-1 and -2 (ANALOG IN on LV-X6) / Com-
ponent Input Connector (Mini D-Sub 15 Pin)
Connect your computer or other analog RGB equip-
ment such as IBM compatible or Macintosh comput-
ers. Use the supplied RGB cable to connect to your
computer. This also serves as a component input con-
nector that allows you to connect a component video
output of component equipment such as a DVD player.
This connector also supports Scart output signal. See
page 15 for more details.
2. ANALOG IN-2 / Component Input Connector (Mini
D-Sub 15 Pin)
Connect your computer or other analog RGB equip-
ment such as IBM compatible or Macintosh comput-
ers.
Use the supplied RGB cable to connect to your com-
puter. This also serves as a component input connec-
tor that allows you to connect a component video out-
put of component equipment such as a DVD player.
3. AUDIO IN Mini Jack (Stereo Mini)
(LV-7250 only)
This is where you connect the audio output from your
computer or DVD player when connected to the COM-
PUTER input. A commercially available audio cable is
required.
4.
MONITOR OUT Connector [  ] (Mini D-Sub 15
Pin)
You can use this connector to loop your computer
image to an external monitor from the RGB input
source.
This connector outputs RGB signal in standby mode.5. AUDIO OUT Mini Jack (Stereo Mini)
You can use this jack to output sound from the cur-
rently selected source (COMPUTER, VIDEO or S-
VIDEO). Output sound level can be adjusted in accor-
dance with the sound level of the internal speaker.
Note that this cannot be used as a headphone jack.
(When audio equipment is connected, the projector
speaker is disabled.)
When a cable mini-plug is inserted into this jack, both
the right and left audio signals are not mixed, but sepa-
rate.
For example, when a cable mini-plug is inserted into
the left AUDIO IN jack only, only left sound is output.
6. VIDEO IN Connector (RCA)
Connect a VCR, DVD player, laser disc player, or docu-
ment camera here to project video.
7. S-VIDEO IN Connector (Mini DIN 4 Pin)
Here is where you connect the S-Video input from an
external source like a VCR.
NOTE: S-Video provides more vivid color and higher
resolution than the traditional composite video format.
8. AUDIO IN Jacks L/R (RCA)
These are your left and right channel audio inputs for
stereo sound from a Video/S-Video source.
These jacks support an RGB audio source on LV-X6.
9. SERVICE PORT (Mini DIN 8 Pin)
Use this port to connect a PC or control system to
control the projector via an optional RS-232C serial
cable (LV-CA34). If you are writing your own program,
typical PC control codes are on page 65.
LV-X6
LV-7250
S-VIDEOIN
VIDEO
INL
AUDIO IN
RSERVICE PORT
ANALOG IN
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1. Introduction
 Part Names of the Remote Control
1. Infrared Transmitter
Direct the remote control toward the remote sensor
on the projector cabinet.
2. POWER Button
When the main power is on, you can use this button
to turn your projector on.
NOTE: To turn on the projector, press and hold the POWER
button for about 1 second.
You can use this button to turn your projector off.
NOTE: To turn off the projector, press this button twice.
3. INFO. Button
Provides the information on the current signal and pro-
jector settings. See page 49.
4. IMAGE Button
Press this button to display the Image adjustment
menu to adjust Image mode, Brightness, Contrast,
Sharpness, Color level and Color balance. See pages
41 to 42.
BACK
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CLICK
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FREEZE
D.ZOOMPAGE MENU
POWER
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INPUT IMAGE
ASPECT
INFO.
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5. INPUT Button
Selecting from INPUT List
Press and quickly release the INPUT button to dis-
play the INPUT list. Each time the INPUT button is
pressed, the input source will change as follows: Com-
puter 1*, Computer 2*, Video (VCR or laser disc
player), S-Video, To display the selected source,
press the OK button or allow 2 seconds to elapse.
Detecting the Signal Automatically
Press and hold the INPUT button for a minimum of 2
seconds, the projector will search for the next avail-
able input source. Each time you press and hold the
INPUT button for a minimum of 2 seconds, the input
source will change as follows:
Computer 1* → Computer 2* → Video → S-Video →
Computer1 → ...
* Computer on LV-X6
6. AUTO PC Button
Use this button to adjust an RGB source for an opti-
mal picture.
See page 27.
7. ASPECT Button
Press this button once to display the Aspect select
menu. Keep pressing will change aspect ratios. See
page 42.
8. NO SHOW Button
This button turns off the image and sound for a short
period of time. Press again to restore the image and
sound.
9. MENU Button
Displays the menu for various settings and adjust-
ments.
10. SELECT 
 (Mouse) Button
:Use these buttons to select the menu of the
item you wish to adjust.
:Use these buttons to change the level of a se-
lected menu item. A press of the 
 button ex-
ecutes the selection.
When an image is magnified, the SELECT 
button moves the image. See page 30.
This button also works as a computer mouse when
the supplied remote mouse receiver is connected with
your computer. See page 32. (Not available on LV-X6) 
						

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BACK
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FREEZE
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POWER
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11. OK Button
Use this button to enter your menu selection. It works
the same way as the OK button on the cabinet. See
page 6.
12. BACK Button
It works the same way as the BACK button on the
cabinet. See page 6.
13. L-CLICK Button
(Not available on LV-X6)
This button works as the mouse left button when the
supplied remote mouse receiver is connected with your
computer. See page 32.
14. R-CLICK Button
(Not available on LV-X6)
This button works as the mouse right button when the
supplied remote mouse receiver is connected with your
computer. See page 32.
15. VOL (+) (–) Button
Press (+) to increase the volume and (–) to decrease
it.16. PAGE 
/ Button
(Not available on LV-X6)
Use these buttons to operate your computer with the
supplied remote mouse receiver. See page 32. Yo u
can use these buttons to scroll the viewing area of the
window or to move to the previous or next slide in
PowerPoint on your computer.
17. D. ZOOM (+) (–) Button
Use this button to adjust the image size up to 400%.
The image is magnified about the center of the screen.
See page 30.
18. FREEZE Button
This button will freeze a picture. Press again to re-
sume motion. See page 30. 
						

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Remote Control Precautions
•Handle the remote control carefully.
•If the remote control gets wet, wipe it dry immediately.
•Avoid excessive heat and humidity.
•Do not heat, take apart, or throw batteries into fire.
•Ensure that you have the batteries polarity (+/-) aligned correctly.
•If you will not be using the remote control for a long time, remove the batteries.
•Do not place the batteries upside down.
•Do not use new and old batteries together, or use different types of batteries together.
•Dispose of used batteries according to your local regulations.
Operating Range for Wireless Remote Control Battery Installation
1Press firmly and slide the
battery cover off.2Remove both old batteries and
install new ones (AAA). Ensure
that you have the batteries po-
larity (+/–) aligned correctly.3Slip the cover back over the bat-
teries until it snaps into place. Do
not mix different types of batter-
ies or new and old batteries.
Remote sensor on projector cabinetRemote control
7m/22 feet 7m/22 feet
•The infrared signal operates by line-of-sight up to a distance of about 7 m (22 feet) and within a 60-degree angle of
the remote sensor on the projector cabinet.
•The projector will not respond if there are objects between the remote control and the sensor, or if strong light falls
on the sensor. Weak batteries will also prevent the remote control from properly operating the projector.
NOTE: The LV-X6 does not have the remote sensor on
the rear panel.
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This section describes how to set up your projector and how to connect video and audio sources.
2. Installation and Connections
Your projector is simple to set up and use. But before you get started, you must first:
	 Set up a screen and the projector. See page 12.

 Connect your computer or video equipment to the projector. See pages 14 to 18.
 Connect the supplied power cord. See page 19.
NOTE: Ensure that the power cord and any other cables are disconnected before moving the projector. When moving the
projector or when it is not in use, cover the lens with the lens cap.
To the wall outlet.