Canon projector LVWX300ST User Manual

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How to determine the position of the projector for a given screen size
1. Select your image size.
2. Refer to the table and find the closest match to your image size in the left columns labeled Image 
size. Using this value, look across this row to the right to find the corresponding average distance 
from screen value in the column labeled Distance from the screen: L. This is the projection 
distance.
3. On that same row, look across to the right column and make note of the Hd value. This...

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Layout of the projector
Image size varies depending on the distance between the screen and the projector.
Front projection
LV-X300ST (4:3)
LV-WX300ST (16:10)
The above figures are approximate and may be slightly different from the actual measurements. 
Canon recommends that if you intend to permanently install the projector, you should physically 
test the projection size and distance using the actual projector in suit before you permanently 
install it, so as to make allowance for this projectors...

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Connection
When connecting a signal source to the projector, be sure to:
1. Turn all equipment off before making any connections.
2. Use the correct signal cables for each source.
3. Ensure the cables are firmly inserted. 
• See the user’s manual of each device for details about its connections. 
• Contact your dealer for details about its connections. 
• In the connections shown below, some cables may not be included with the projector. They are 
commercially available from electronics...

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Connecting Video source devices
You can connect your projector to various Video source devices that provide any one of the following 
output sockets:
• HDMI
• Component Video
•S-Video
• Video (composite)
You need only connect the projector to a Video source device using just one of the above connecting 
methods, however each provides a different level of video quality. The method you choose will most 
likely depend upon the availability of matching terminals on both the projector and the Video source...

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• When you switch to HDMI input, the projected picture may display wrong colors for about 1 
second. This is not product malfunction.
Connecting a Component Video source device
Examine your Video source device to determine if it has a set of unused Component Video output sockets 
available: 
• If so, you can continue with this procedure.
• If not, you will need to reassess which method you can use to connect to the device.
To connect the projector to a Component Video source device:
1. Take a...

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Once connected, the audio can be controlled by the projector On-Screen Display (OSD) menus. See 
Adjusting the sound on page 42 for details.
The final connection path should be like that shown in the following diagram:
• If the selected video image is not displayed after the projector is turned on and the correct 
video source has been selected, check that the Video source device is turned on and operating 
correctly. Also check that the signal cables have been connected correctly.
• If you have...

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The final connection path should be like that shown in the following diagram:
• If the selected video image is not displayed after the projector is turned on and the correct 
video source has been selected, check that the Video source device is turned on and operating 
correctly. Also check that the signal cables have been connected correctly.
• You need only connect to this device using a composite Video connection if Component Video 
and S-Video inputs are unavailable for use. See Connecting...

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Operation
Starting up the projector
1. Plug the power cord into the projector and into a wall socket. Turn 
on the wall socket switch (where fitted). Check that the POWER 
indicator light on the projector lights orange after power has been 
applied.
• Ask your installation specialist to provide an Earth leakage 
breaker. When you do not use the projector, be sure to shut 
down the main power by the breaker.
• Please use the original accessories (e.g. power cord) only with 
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Using the menus
The projector is equipped with On-Screen Display (OSD) menus for making various adjustments and 
settings.
Below is the overview of the OSD menu.
Below is an example about how to set the OSD language.
1. Press MENU on the projector or remote 
control to turn the OSD menu on.
2. Use  /  to highlight the SYSTEM 
SETUP: Basic menu.3. Press  to highlight Language and press 
OK/IMAGE.
4. Press  / / /  to select a preferred 
language and press OK/IMAGE.
5. Press MENU on the projector...

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Utilizing the password function
For security purposes and to help prevent unauthorized use, the projector includes an option for setting up 
password security. The password can be set through the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu. For details of 
the OSD menu operation, please refer to Using the menus on page 29.
You will be inconvenienced if you activate the power-on lock functionality and subsequently forget 
the password. Print out this manual (if necessary) and write the password you used in this...