Canon projector LV8215 User Manual

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LAN
2. Installation and Connections
Connecting to a Network
The projector comes standard with a LAN port () which provides a LAN connection using a LAN cable. 
Using a LAN cable allows you to specify the Network Settings and the Alert Mail Settings for the projector over a 
LAN.	 To	use	 a	LAN	 connection,	 you	are	required	 to	assign	 an	IP	address	 to	the	 projector	 on	the	 [PROJECTOR	
NETWORK	SETTINGS]	screen	of	the	web	browser	on	your	computer.	For	setting,	see	page	43 , 44, 45 , 46.
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2. Installation and Connections
Connecting the Supplied Power Cord
Connect the supplied power cord to the projector.
First connect the supplied power cord's 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.
When  you  press  the  Main  Power  switch  to  the  On  position  (I),    the  projector  will  go  into  standby  mode.  When  in 
standby	mode,	the	POWER	indicator	will	light	orange	and	the	STATUS	indicator	will	light...

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INPUT
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ASPECT
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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
N OTE:
•	 The	projector	has	two	power	switches:	a	main	power	switch	and	a	POWER	(	
	)	button.
•	 When	 plugging	 in	or	 unplugging	 the	supplied	 power	cord,	make	 sure	that	the	main	 power	 switch	 is	pushed	 to	the	 off	(
 )	
po -
sition.	Failure	to	do	so	may	cause	damage	to	the	projector....

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IMAGE
ASPECT
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BACK
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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 21 menu languages.
To select a menu language, follow these steps:
1.  Use the    or  button to select one of the 21 
languages for the menu.
2.  Press the OK button to execute...

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POWER
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IMAGE
ASPECT
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3. Projecting an Image (Basic Operation)
  Selecting a Source
Selecting the computer or audio-video equipment
NOTE:	
Turn	on	the	 computer	 or	audio-video	 equipment	connected	to	the	 pro-
j e c to r.
Selecting from INPUT List
Press  and  quickly  release  the  INPUT  button  on  the  projector  cabinet 
to display the Source list. Each time the INPUT button is pressed, the 
input source will change as follows: “Computer 1”, “Computer 2 (Digital/...

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3. Projecting an Image (Basic Operation)
Selecting Default Source 
You can set a source as the default source so that it will be displayed each time the projector is turned on.
1.  Press the MENU button.
  t he menu will be displayed.
2.  Press the 
 button twice to select [Setup] and press the  button or the OK button to select [General].
3.  Press the 
 button four times to select [Options (2)].
4.  Press the 
 button six times to select [Default Source Select] and press the OK button.
 
  t he...

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3. Projecting an Image (Basic Operation)
 Adjusting the Picture Size and Position
Use the adjustable tilt foot, the zoom lever or the focus ring to adjust the picture size and position.
In this chapter drawings and cables are omitted for clarity.
Finely adjusting the size of an image
[Zoom]	(See	page	29
)Adjusting the focus
[Focus]	(See	page	29 )
Adjusting the throw angle (the height of an image)
“Adjusting the Tilt Foot” (See page 30 )Adjusting the left and right tilt of an image
“Adjusting	the	left...

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3. Projecting an Image (Basic Operation)
Focus
Use  the  FOCUS  ring  to  obtain  the  best 
focus.
Zoom
Use	 the	ZOOM	 lever	to	adjust	 the	image	
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3. Projecting an Image (Basic Operation)
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adjustable t ilt foot
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djustable t ilt 
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Adjusting the Tilt Foot
1.  Lift the front edge of the projector.
CAUTION:
Do not try to touch the ventilation outlet during Tilt Foot adjustment 
as it can become heated while the projector is turned on and during 
its cool down period after it is turned off.
2.   Push straight up and hold the Adjustable Tilt Foot Lever on the 
front of the projector to extend the adjustable tilt foot.
3.   Lower...

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3. Projecting an Image (Basic Operation)
 Correcting Keystone Distortion
Correcting Keystone Distortion
If the screen is tilted vertically, keystone distortion becomes large. Proceed with the following
steps to correct keystone distortion
Adjusting with the Auto Keystone Function
The  Auto  Keystone  correction  feature  will  correct  the  vertical  distortion  of  a  projected  image  on  the  screen.  No 
special operation required. Just put the projector on a flat surface.
TIP: Even	when	the	menu...