Canon projector LVS4 User Manual

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Computer Input
This projector has a picture screen resize function, which allows you to customize the image size.
Press the MENU button and the On-Screen Menu will
appear.  Press the Point 
7 8buttons to move the red frame
pointer to the Screen Menu icon.1
Move the red frame to the
function and press the OK
button.
Press the Point d dbutton and move the red frame pointer to
the function that you want to select and then press the OK
button.2
✔Note:
• This Screen Menu cannot be operated when “720p(HDTV)”, “1035i (HDTV)”, or
“1080i (HDTV)” is selected in the Computer System Menu  (p25).
• The True and Digital Zoom +/– cannot be selected when “480i”, “575i”, “480p”,
or “575p” is selected in the Computer System Menu  (p25).
• This projector cannot display any resolution higher than 1280 x 1024.  If your
computer’s screen resolution is higher than 1280 X 1024, reset the resolution to the
lower before connecting to the projector.
• The image data in other than SVGA (800 x 600) is modified to fit the screen size in
initial mode.
• The panning function may not operate properly if the computer system prepared in
the PC Adjustment Menu is used.
Screen Menu
Screen Menu icon
Screen Size Adjustment
When the Digital Zoom + is selected, the On-Screen Menu
disappears and the message “D. Zoom +” is displayed.  Press the
OK button to expand the image size.  And press the Point 
e ed
d
7 8
buttons to pan the image.  The Panning function can work only
when the image is larger than the screen size.
A projected image can be also expanded by pressing the D.ZOOM
▲button on the remote control unit.  
To exit the Digital Zoom +/– mode, press any button except the
D.ZOOM ▲▼, OK, and Point button. Wide
Digital Zoom +
Provide image to fit screen size.Normal
True
When the Digital Zoom – is selected, the On-Screen Menu
disappears and the message “D. Zoom –” is displayed.  Press the
OK button to compress the image size. 
A projected image can be also compressed by pressing the
D.ZOOM ▼button on the remote control unit.   Digital Zoom –
Provide image in its original size.  When the original image size is
larger than the screen size (800 x 600), this projector enters
“Digital zoom +” mode automatically. 
Provide image to fit wide video aspect ratio (16 : 9) by expanding
image width uniformly.  This function can be used for providing a
squeezed video signal at 16 : 9.
To return to the previous screen before adjusting the screen size,
select Screen size from the Screen Size Adjustment or Input
source from the Input Source Selection (p24) again, or adjust the
screen size with the D.ZOOM or the OK button.
Computer Input
P-
TIMERFREEZE
COMPUTERVIDEO INPUT
D.ZOOM
MUTEMUTE
VOL-MENUMENU
NO SHOWSHOWIMAGEIMAGE
VOL+
KEYSTONE
AUTO PC
POWER
Remote Control Unit
D.ZOOM e e 
 
button
POINT buttons
OK button
D.ZOOM d d 
 
button  
						

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Press the MENU button and the On-Screen Menu will
appear.  Press the Point 
7 8buttons to move the red frame
pointer to the Input Menu icon.1
Press the Point d dbutton to move the red arrow pointer to
Video or Computer and then press the OK button.  The
Source Select Menu will appear.  When you select Video,
video input is selected.  When you select Computer, move
the pointer to the correct input source and then press the OK
button.2
Move the pointer (red arrow)
to Computer  and press the
OK button.
Input Menu
Input Menu icon
Computer 
Video
Top Control
Input Source Selection
Direct Operation
Menu Operation
✔Note:
• S-Video-VGA Cable, Component-VGA Cable and Scart-VGA Cable are optionally
supplied.  See page 57 for order.
Select either Video or Computer by pressing the INPUT button on
the top control or VIDEO or COMPUTER button on the remote
control unit.
Before using these buttons, correct input source should be
selected through menu operation as described below.
Computer 
Move the pointer to S-Video,
Component or RGB (Scart)
and press the OK button.
Source Select Menu
When the input source is connected to the
COMPUTER / S-VIDEO / COMPONENT IN with
a S-Video-VGA Cable, select S-Video. S-Video
When the input source is coming from video
equipment connected to the COMPUTER / S-
VIDEO / COMPONENT IN with a Scart-VGA
Cable, select RGB (Scart).RGB (Scart)
When the input source is coming from video
equipment connected to the COMPUTER / S-
VIDEO / COMPONENT IN with a Component-
VGA Cable, select Component.Component
P-
TIMERFREEZE
COMPUTEROMPUTERVIDEO INPUT
INPUT
D.ZOOM
MUTE
VOL-MENUMENU
NO SHOWIMAGE
VOL+
KEYSTONE
AUTO PC
POWERPOWER
Remote Control Unit
MENU INPUTVOL
+
Video Input
INPUT button
VIDEO
button
COMPUTER
button  
						

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Video Input
Press the MENU button and the On-Screen Menu will
appear.  Press the Point 
7 8buttons to move the red frame
pointer to the AV System Menu icon.1
Video System Selection
AV System Menu (Video or S-Video)
AV System Menu (Component)
Press the Point d dbutton to move the red arrow pointer to
the system that you want to select and then press the OK
button.2
If the projector cannot reproduce proper video image, it is
necessary to select a specific broadcast signal format among PAL,
SECAM, NTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL-M, and PAL-N.Move the pointer to a system
and press the OK button.PAL / SECAM / NTSC / NTSC4.43 / PAL-M / PAL-N
The projector automatically detects incoming video signal, and
adjusts itself to optimize its performance.
If the projector cannot reproduce proper video image, it is
necessary to select a specific component video signal format
among 480i, 575i, 480p, 575p, 720p, 1035i, and 1080i. Auto
COMPONENT VIDEO SIGNAL FORMAT
Video or S-Video
Component
The projector automatically detects incoming video system, and
adjusts itself to optimize its performance.
When Video System is PAL-M or PAL-N, select system manually. Auto
AV System Menu icon
This box indicates the system
being selected.
Move the pointer to a system
and press the OK button. AV System Menu icon
This box indicates the system
being selected.
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Video Input
Press the MENU button and the On-Screen Menu will
appear.  Press the Point 
7 8buttons to move the red frame
pointer to the Image Select Menu icon.1
2Press the Point d dbutton to move the red frame pointer to
the level that you want to set and then press the OK button.
Move the red frame pointer to a level
and press the OK button.
The level being selected.
Image Select Menu
Normal picture level preset on this projector.Standard
Picture level adjusted for the picture with fine tone.Cinema
Blackboard(Green)
User preset image in the Image Level Adjustment (p35, 36).Custom
Image Select
Menu icon
Select a desired image level among Standard, Cinema, Blackboard
(Green), Custom by pressing the IMAGE button on the  remote
control unit.
Normal picture level preset on this projector.   Standard
Picture level adjusted for the picture with fine tone.
Cinema
Blackboard(Green)
User preset image in the Image Level Adjustment (p35, 36). Custom
IMAGE button
Cinema
Custom
Image Level Selection 
Direct Operation
Menu Operation
Picture level suitable for the image projected on a blackboard 
This mode assists to enhance the image projected on a
blackboard.  This is mainly effective on a green colored board, not
truly effective on a black colored board.
Picture level suitable for the image projected on a blackboard.  See
above for further description.
Blackboard(Green)
Standard
Remote Control Unit
P-
TIMERFREEZE
COMPUTERVIDEO INPUT
D.ZOOM
MUTEMUTE
VOL-MENU
NO SHOWSHOWIMAGEIMAGE
VOL+
KEYSTONE
AUTO PC
POWER
IMAGE button 
						

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Video Input
Press the Point 7 8buttons to
adjust value.
Press the MENU button and the On-Screen Menu will
appear.  Press the Point 
7 8buttons to move the red frame
pointer to the Image Adjust Menu icon.1
2Press the Point d dbutton to move the red frame pointer to
the item that you want to adjust and then press the OK
button.  The level of each item is displayed.  Adjust each
level by pressing the Point 
7 8buttons.Move the red frame pointer to
the item to be selected and
then press the OK button.
Image Adjust Menu
Press the Point 7button to decrease contrast and the Point 8
button to increase contrast.  (From 0 to 63.)
Press the Point 7button to adjust image darker and the Point 8
button to adjust image brighter.  (From 0 to 63.)Contrast
Brightness
Press the Point 7 8buttons to obtain better balance of contrast.
(From 0 to 15.)Gamma
Press the OK button at this
icon to display other items.
Image Adjust Menu icon
Press the Point 7button to lighten color and the Point 8button to
deepen color.  (From 0 to 63.)
Press the Point 7 8buttons to obtain proper color.  (From 0 to 63.) Color
Tint
Press the Point 7button to soften the image and the Point 8
button to sharpen the image.  (From 0 to 15.)Sharpness
Press the Point 7button to lighten red tone and the Point 8
button to deepen red tone.  (From 0 to 63.)White balance (Red)
Press the Point 7button to lighten green tone and the Point 8
button to deepen green tone.  (From 0 to 63.)White balance (Green)
Press the Point 7button to lighten blue tone and the Point 8
button to deepen blue tone.  (From 0 to 63.)White balance (Blue)
Press the OK button at this
icon to display previous items.
✔Note:
• The Tint cannot be adjusted when the video system is PAL, SECAM, PAL-M, or 
PAL-N.
• After adjusting any of the White balance Red, Green or Blue, the Color temp.
will change to Adj..
Image Level Adjustment
Press the Point 7 8buttons for Color temp. level that you want to
select. (XLow, Low, Mid, or High) Color temp.
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Video Input
To store the image data adjusted manually, move the red frame
pointer to the Store icon and press the OK button. The message
“OK?” will appear.  Select [Yes] to store the manual adjustment.
To set this manual adjustment, select Custom by pressing the
IMAGE button or through the Image Select Menu (p34).
If you change the Image level (p34) without storing the adjusted
data, the figures will go back to the factory default settings.
“OK?” message
Move the pointer to [Yes]
and then press the OK
button.To reset the adjusted data, select Reset and press the OK button.
The confirmation box will appear and then select [Yes].  All
adjustments return to their previous figures.  
Reset
Store
Close the Image Level Adjustment.
Quit
Interlaced video signal can be displayed in a progressive picture.
Off  . . . .Not activated.
L1  . . . . .Select “L1” for an active picture.
L2  . . . . .Select “L2” for a still picture.Progressive
This function is effective on 3-2 pulldown video sources.  With this
function on, the projector reproduces pictures faithful to the
original film quality.
Film
✔Note:
• Progressive cannot be selected when 480p, 575p, 720p, 1035i, or 1080i is
selected.  (p33)
• Film can only be activated when selecting NTSC for Video System and L1/ L2 for
Progressive and in any state shown below.
1. When selecting NTSC, NTSC4.43 PAL-M or 480i in the Video System Selection
(p33).
2. When selecting Auto and signal is NTSC, NTSC4.43, PAL-M(Composite) or 
480i(Component) in the Video System Selection (p33).
• 3-2 Pulldown or Telecine transfer is the process of changing images from film mode
to video mode.  While film runs at 24 frames per second (fps), NTSC television
signals (or video) have a run rate of 30fps so the 24 fps film needs to be speeded
up to 30fps and transferred using a proper field pattern to get the best film-like
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Video Input
This projector has a picture screen resize function, which allows you to customize the image size.
Press the MENU button and the On-Screen Menu will
appear.  Press the Point 
7 8buttons to move the red frame
pointer to the Screen Menu icon.
Press the Point d dbutton and move the red frame pointer to
the function that you want to select and then press the OK
button.
1
2
Move the red frame to a function and
press the OK button.
Screen Menu
Screen Menu icon
Provide image at a wide screen ratio of 16 : 9.Wide
Provide image at a normal video aspect ratio of 4 : 3.Normal
Screen Size Adjustment
✔Note:
• Screen Menu cannot be operated when “720p”, “1035i”, or “1080i” is selected in
the Video System Selection  (p33).
Video Input  
						

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Display
This function decides whether to display On-Screen Displays.
On  . . . . . . . shows all the On-Screen Displays.
Off  . . . . . . . does not show On-Screen Displays except;
●On-Screen Menu 
●“Power off?” message 
●P-Timer ●“No signal” message●”Wait a moment!” message Blue back
When this function is On, the projector produces a blue image
while input signal is not detected. 
Keystone
Press the MENU button to display the On-Screen Menu.
Press the Point 
7 8buttons to move the red frame pointer
to the Setting Menu icon.1
2
Language
The language used in the On-Screen Menu is available in English,
German, French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Dutch, Swedish,
Russian, Chinese, Korean, or Japanese.
Set the red frame
pointer to the item
and press the OK
button.
Press the Point d dbutton to move the red frame pointer to
the item that you want to set and then press the 
OK button.
The Setting dialog box appears.
When pressing the OK
button at Language, the
Language Menu appears.
Setting Menu (Language)
Setting Menu icon
This function corrects distortion of the projected image.  Select
either Store or Reset with the Point 
7 8buttons, and then press
the OK button.  The keystone dialog box appears.  Adjust keystone
with the Point 
e ed
dbuttons. 
Store . . . . stores the keystone adjustment even after the AC
power cord is disconnected.
Reset  . . . . .resets the keystone adjustment when the AC power
cord is disconnected.
Setting
Setting
Setting menu allows you to set up the other various functions
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Setting
Logo PIN code lock Dialog Box
Pointer
Enter a Logo PIN code
Select a number by pressing the Point 7 8buttons and fix the
number with the OK button.  The number will change to ✳.  If
you fixed an incorrect number, move the pointer to Set or Clear
once by pressing the Point d d
button, then return to Logo PIN
code.  Enter the correct number again.
Repeat this step to complete entering a four-digit number. 
When the four-digit number is fixed, the pointer will automatically
move to Set.  Press the OK button so that you can change the
Logo PIN code lock setting.
If you entered an incorrect Logo PIN code, Logo PIN code and
the number (✳✳✳✳) will turn red and disappear.  Enter a correct
Logo PIN code all over again.
After a correct Logo PIN code is entered, the
following dialog box will appear.
Select On/Off by pressing the Point 7 8buttons or
change the Logo PIN code.
Change the Logo PIN code
Logo PIN code can be changed to your desired four-digit number.
Select Logo PIN code change with the Point d d
button and press
the OK button. Set a new Logo PIN code.  
Be sure to note the new Logo PIN code and keep it at hand.  
SettingThis function prevents an unauthorized person from changing the
Logo setting.
Off . . . . .the Logo setting can be changed freely from the
Logo menu.  (p40)
On . . . . . .the Logo setting cannot be changed without the
Logo PIN code.
If you want to change the Logo PIN code lock setting, enter a
Logo PIN code along the following steps. The initial Logo PIN code
is set 4321 at the factory.Logo PIN code lock
Logo PIN code lock
✔Note:
• If you forget your Logo PIN code and unable to change it, the Logo PIN code can be
reset to the factory default setting (4321) according to the following procedures.
When you reset the Logo PIN code, the PIN code and Key lock will be reset, as well.
1. Disconnect the AC Power Cord from the AC outlet.
2. As pressing the OK button on the projector, connect the AC Power Cord into an 
AC outlet again.  Keep pressing the OK button until the POWER indicator emits. 
The Logo PIN code will be returned to the factory default setting while the Logo 
PIN code lock state will remain the same as previous set state.    
						

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Setting
Capture
This function enables you to capture the image being projected
and use it for a starting-up display or interval of presentations.  
After capturing the projected image, go to the Logo function and
set it to “User”.  Then the captured image can be displayed when
turning on the projector next time or pressing the NO SHOW
button.  (p22) 
To capture the image, select [Yes].  To cancel the Capture
function, select [No].  
✔Note:
• Before capturing an image, select Standard in the Image Select Menu to capture a
proper image.  (See page 29, 34.)
• A signal from a computer can be captured up to XGA(1024 x 768).  A signal from
video equipment can be captured except for 720p, 1035i, and 1080i.
• When capturing the image that has been adjusted by the Keystone function, the
adjusted data is automatically reset and the projector captures an image without
keystone adjustment. 
• When the Logo PIN code lock function is On, the Logo and Capture menu cannot
be selected.   
• When starting to capture the new image, the previously stored image is cleared
even if you cancel capturing.
Select [Yes] to capture
the projected image. 
Select [Yes] to
stop capturing.  
Capture Logo
This function decides what to be displayed on the starting-up
display as follows:
User  . . . . . .the image you captured  
Default  . . . .the factory-set logo
Off  . . . . . . .count-down only
Ceiling
When this function is “On”, the picture is top/bottom and left/right
reversed.  This function is used to project the image from a ceiling
mounting the projector.
Rear
When this function is On”, the picture is left/right reversed.  This
function is used to project the image to a rear projection screen.
Ceiling 
Rear