Canon projector LV8215 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-7385/LV-7380/LV-7285/LV-7280/LV-8310/LV-8215  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), or audio-video equipment....

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security cable lock (page 4) to help prevent unauthorized access, adjustments and theft deterrence.
•	 Notifying	an	error	message	via	e-mail	when	using	wired	LAN
  The Alert Mail feature notifies your computer of an error message via e-mail when using wired LAN. The error 
message  will  be  notified  when  the  projector  lamp  has  reached  the  end  of  its  usable  life  or  an  error  occurs  in 
the projector (page 45 ). You can configure the network settings of the projector on your computer....

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 Part Names of the Projector
Zoom l
ever
( s ee page 29 )Controls
(s ee page 5 )
l ens
lens Cover
Be sure to remove the lens cover dur-
ing projection. t he cap can deform or 
fi re can occur.
Built-in s ecurity slot (  )*
focus r ing
( s ee page 29 )
adjustable t ilt foot l ock Button
( s ee page 30 )
a djustable t ilt foot
( s ee page 30 )
remote sensor
( s ee page 9 )
Ventilation (inlet) / filter Cover
( s ee page 69 )
d o not block this vent.
t roubles or fi re can result.
Front/Top
a C i nput...

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Top Features
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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 
the projector is turned off (standby mode), this indica -
tor	lights	orange	when...

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Terminal Panel Features
1. Computer 1 Input Connector [ANALOG IN-1]
  (Mini D-Sub 15 Pin)
Connect your computer or other analog RGB equip -
ment  such  as  IBM  compatible  or  Macintosh  com-
puters.  Use  the  supplied  VGA  cable  to  connect  to 
your  computer.  This  also  ser ves  as  a  component 
input  connector  that  allows  you  to  connect  a  com-
ponent video output of audio-video equipment.
See page 14 , 17, 19 .
2.  Computer  2  Input  Connector  [DIGITAL...

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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...

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POWER
INPUT
IMAGE
ASPECT
INFO.
BLANK
AUTO PC
VOL
FREEZE
RD-439E
D.ZOOM
BACK
MENU
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12. 
BACK Button
  It  works  the  same  way  as  the  BACK  button  on  the 
cabinet. See page 5 .
13.  VOL (+) (–) Button
  Pres s  (+)  to  in c rease  t he  vo lum e  an d  (–)  to  d e -
crease it. See page 34 .
14.  D. ZOOM (+) (–) Button
  U s e  t h i s  b u t t o n  t o  a d j u s t  t h e  i m a g e  s i z e  u p  t o 
400%.
  T he  im ag e  i s  m ag nifie d  a...

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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...

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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 11
, 12.
  Connect your computer or audio-video equipment to the projector. See pages 14
, 16, 17, 18 , 19, 20 , 21, 22 .
  Connect the supplied power cord. See page 23
.
NOTE: Ensure that the power cord and any other cables are disconnected...

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2. Installation and Connections
 Setting Up the Screen and the Projector
Selecting a Location (LV-7385/LV-7380/LV-7285/LV-7280)
The  further  your  projector  is  from  the  screen  or  wall,  the  larger  the  image.  The  minimum  size  the  image  can  be 
is  approximately  21"  measured  diagonally  when  the  projector  is  roughly  0.8  m  (2.6')  from  the  wall  or  screen.  The 
largest the image can be is 300" when the projector is about 11.3 m (37.0') from the wall or...