Canon projector LV7255 User Manual

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2. Installation and Connections

 Setting Up the Screen and the Projector
Selecting a Location
The further your projector is from the screen or wall, the larger the image. The minimum size the image can be is
approximately 25 measured diagonally when the projector is roughly 0.9 m (3\
.1’) from the wall or screen. The largest
the image can be is 300 when the projector is about 7.6 m (25.0’) \
from the wall or screen. Use the drawing below as
a guide.
NOTE:
This projector can be hung from the ceiling...

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• Installing your projector on the ceiling must be done
by  a qualified technician. Contact your dealer for more
information.
• Do not attempt to install the projector yourself.
• Only use your projector on a solid, level surface. If the
projector falls to the ground, you can be injured and
the projector severely damaged.
• Do not use the projector where temperatures vary
greatly. The projector must be used at temperatures
between 41˚F (5˚C) and 95˚F (35˚C).
•...

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2. Installation and Connections
 Making Connections
NOTE: When using with a notebook PC, be sure to connect between the proj\
ector and the notebook PC before turning on the
power to the notebook PC. In most cases signal cannot be output from RGB\
 output unless the notebook PC is turned on after
connecting with the projector.* If the screen goes blank while using your remote control, it may be the \
result of the computers screen-saver or power
management software.
L  AUDIO IN  RANALOG IN -
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2. Installation and Connections
L  AUDIO IN  RANALOG IN-
1 ANALOG IN-
2
AUDIO OUTL  AUDIO IN  RSERVICE PORT AUDIO INMONO
MONOVIDEO  IN
S -
VIDEO
IN
ANALOG IN-1
Before connections: An exclusive Scart adapter (LV-CA35) and a commercially available Scart cable are required for
this connection.
NOTE: Audio signal is not available for this connection.
From the menu, select [Advanced settings]  → [Input signal select]  → [Computer 1]  → [SCART].
Scart is a standard European audio-visual connector for TVs,...

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Connecting an External Monitor
L  AUDIO IN  RANALOG IN -
1 ANALOG IN-
2
AUDIO OUTL  AUDIO IN  RSERVICE PORT AUDIO INMONO
MONOVIDEO  IN
S -
VIDEO
IN
You can connect a separate, external monitor to your projector to simultaneously view on a monitor the RGB analog
image youre projecting.
NOTE: Daisy chain connection is not possible.
NOTE: Use an audio cable without a built-in resistor. Using an audio cable with a built-in resistor turns down the sound.
V GA cable...

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AUDIO INLR
AUDIO OUT
LR
Component
YCbCr
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1 ANALOG IN-
2
AUDIO OUTL  AUDIO IN  RSERVICE PORT AUDIO INMONO
MONOVIDEO  IN
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VIDEO
IN
ANALOG IN-1AUDIO IN 
2. Installation and Connections
A component signal will be automatically displayed. If not, from the menu, select [Advanced settings]  → [Input signal
select]  → [Computer 1], and then place a check mark in the COMPONENT radio button.
NOTE: Refer to your DVD players owners manual for more information abo\
ut your DVD players...

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AUDIO INLRAUDIO OUTLRVIDEO OUTS-VIDEO
VIDEO
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1 ANALOG IN-
2
AUDIO OUTL  AUDIO IN  RSERVICE PORT AUDIO INMONO
MONOVIDEO  IN
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VIDEO
IN
S-VIDEO IN
VIDEO IN AUDIO IN
AUDIO IN
Connecting Your VCR or Laser Disc Player
S-Video cable (not supplied) Video cable (not supplied)
VCR/ Laser disc player
Audio equipment
A udio cable (not supplied)
NOTE: Refer to your VCR or laser disc player owners manual for more inf\
ormation about your equipments video...

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Connecting the Supplied Power Cord
Connect the supplied power cord to the projector.
First connect the supplied power cords two-pin plug to the AC IN of the projector, and then connect the other plug of
the supplied power cord in the wall outlet.
Make sure that the prongs are fully inserted...

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3. Projecting an Image (Basic Operation)
This section describes how to turn on the projector and to project a picture onto the screen.

 Turning on the Projector
NOTE:
• The projector has two power switches: a main power switch and a POWER bu\
tton.
• When plugging in or unplugging the supplied power cord, make sure that t\
he main power switch is pushed to the off (
)
position. Failure to do so may cause damage to the projector.
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LAMP
POWER1. To turn on the main power to the projector, press...

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VOL-VOL+
MENUBACK
3. Projecting an Image (Basic Operation)
Note on Startup screen (Menu Language Select screen)
When you first turn on the projector, you will get the Startup menu. This menu gives you the opportunity to select one
of the 8 menu languages.
To  select a menu language, follow these steps:
1. Use the SELECT  or  button to select one of the
8 languages for the menu.
POWER
BACK
INPUT
IMAGE
ASPECT
INFO.
MENUNO SHOW
AUTO PC
2. Press the OK button to execute the selection.
After this has been...