Canon projector LVX300 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 will 
determine the final vertical offset placement of the projector in relation to the edge of the image.
4. The recommended position for the projector is aligned perpendicular to the horizontal center of the 
screen, at the distance from the screen determined in step 2 above, and offset by the value determined 
in step 3 above.

LV-S300/LV-X300: If you are using a 4:3 aspect ratio, 100-inch screen, distance from the screen is 3.8 m 
and with a vertical offset of 15.2 cm at Zoom position wide.
If you place the projector in a different position (to that recommended), you will have to tilt it down or up 
to center the image on the screen. In these situations, some image distortion will occur. Use the Keystone 
function to correct the distortion. See Correcting keystone on page 34 for details.
How to determine the recommended screen size for a given distance
This method can be used for situations where you have purchased this projector and would like to know 
what screen size will fit in your room.
The maximum screen size is limited by the physical space available in your room. 
1. Measure the distance between the projector and where you want to position the screen. This is the 
projection distance.
2. Refer to the table and find the closest match to your measurement in the distance from the Image size 
column. If the min and max values are available on the table, check that your measured distance is 
between the min and max distances listed on either side of the average distance value.
3. Using this value, look across that row to the left to find the corresponding Image size. That is the 
projected image size of the projector at that projection distance.
4. On that same row, look across to the right column and make note of the Hd value. This will 
determine the final placement of the screen in relation to the horizontal plane of the projector. 

LV-S300/LV-X300: If your measured projection distance was 3.5 m and your screen aspect ratio is 4:3, the 
closest match in the Distance from the screen: L column is from 3.4 m to 3.7 m. Looking across this row 
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Layout of the projector
Image size varies depending on the distance between the screen and the projector.
Front projection
LV-S300/LV-X300 (4:3)
LV-WX300 (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 optical characteristics. This will help you 
determine the exact mounting position so that it best suits your installation location.Image size Distance from the screen: L
Hd
Diagonal Size Width: W Height: H Shortest (Wide) Longest (Tele)
inch m inch cm inch cm inch m inch m inch cm
60 1.5 48 122 36 91 89 2.3 98 2.5 3.6 9.1
70 1.8 56 142 42 107 104 2.6 114 2.9 4.2 10.7
80 2.0 64 163 48 122 119 3.0 131 3.3 4.8 12.2
90 2.3 72 183 54 137 134 3.4 147 3.7 5.4 13.7
100 2.5 80 203 60 152 149 3.8 163 4.2 6.0 15.2
120 3.0 96 244 72 183 178 4.5 196 5.0 7.2 18.3
150 3.8 120 305 90 229 223 5.7 - - 9.0 22.9
Image size Distance from the screen: L
Hd
Diagonal Size Width: W Height: H Shortest (Wide) Longest (Tele)
inch m inch cm inch cm inch m inch m inch cm
60 1.5 51 129 32 81 76 1.9 84 2.1 0.0 0
70 1.8 59 151 37 94 89 2.3 98 2.5 0.0 0
80 2.0 68 172 42 108 102 2.6 112 2.8 0.0 0
90 2.3 76 194 48 121 114 2.9 126 3.2 0.0 0
100 2.5 85 215 53 135 127 3.2 140 3.5 0.0 0
120 3.0 102 258 64 162 152 3.9 168 4.3 0.0 0
150 3.8 127 323 79 202 191 4.8 - - 0.0 0
W
L
HdH
B A
A=B
L: Between the screen and the front edge of the projector
H: Height of the projected image 
						

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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 stores.
Connecting a computer or monitor
Connecting a computer
The projector provides a PC input terminal that allows you to connect it to both IBM® compatibles and 
Macintosh® computers. A Mac adapter is needed if you are connecting legacy version Macintosh 
computers.
To connect the projector to a notebook or desktop computer:
1. Take the supplied Computer cable and connect one end to the D-Sub output terminal of the computer.
2. Connect the other end of the Computer cable to the COMPUTER-1 or COMPUTER-2 signal input 
terminal of the projector.
3. If you wish to make use of the projector speaker in your presentations, take a suitable audio cable and 
connect one end of the cable to the audio output terminal of the computer, and the other end to the 
AUDIO IN terminal of the projector.
4. If you wish, you can use another suitable audio cable and connect one end of the cable to the AUDIO 
OUT terminal of the projector, and the other end to your external speakers (not supplied).
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:
Many notebooks do not turn on their external video ports when connected to a projector. Usually a 
key combo like FN + F3 or CRT/LCD key turns the external display on/off. Locate a function key 
labeled CRT/LCD or a function key with a monitor symbol on the notebook. Press FN and the 
labeled function key simultaneously. Refer to your notebooks documentation to find your 
notebooks key combination.
• When you use a longer Computer cable instead of the provided cable, the image may not be 
projected correctly. 
• Some computers require additional connectors or analog RGB output adapters to be 
connected with this projector.
LV-X300/LV-WX300 LV-S300
Notebook or desktop computerComputer cable (supplied)Audio cable (option)
Speakers
Audio cable 
(option) 
						

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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 (LV-X300/LV-WX300)
• Component Video
• S-Video (LV-X300/LV-WX300)
• 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 
device as described below:
HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) supports uncompressed video data transmission between 
compatible devices like DTV tuners, DVD players and displays over a single cable. It provides pure 
digital viewing experience. See Connecting an HDMI device on page 24 for how to connect the 
projector to an HDMI device.
Digital TV tuner and DVD players output Component Video natively, so if available on your devices, this 
should be your connection method of choice in preference to (composite) Video. See Connecting a 
Component Video source device on page 25 for how to connect the projector to a component video 
device.
If you have both composite Video and S-Video output terminals on your Video source device, you should 
elect to use the S-Video option. See Connecting an S-Video source device on page 25 for how to 
connect the projector to an S-Video device.
If you have only composite Video output terminals on your Video source device, connect to Composite 
Video input. See Connecting a composite Video source device on page 26 for how to connect the 
projector to a composite Video device.
Connecting an HDMI device
You should use an HDMI cable when making connection between the projector and HDMI devices.
To connect the projector to an HDMI device:
1. Take an HDMI cable and connect one end to the HDMI output terminal of the video device.
2. Connect the other end of the cable to the HDMI input terminal on the projector.
When you connect this projector and an HDMI device (such as a DVD player) via the HDMI terminal, 
black color may appear dark and deep, depending on the type of the connected device.
• This depends on the black level setting of the connected device. There are two kinds of 
methods to digitally transfer image data, in which different black level settings are employed 
respectively. Therefore, the specifications of the signals output from DVD players differ, 
depending on the type of the digital data transfer method they use.
• Some DVD players are provided with a function to switch the methods to output digital signals. 
When your DVD player is provided with such function, set it as follows.
EXPAND or ENHANCED -> NORMAL
• See the User’s Manual of your DVD player for details.
LV-X300/LV-WX300
HDMI device
HDMI cable (option) 
						

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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 Component Video to RGB (D-Sub) adaptor cable and connect the end with 3 RCA type 
connectors to the Component Video output sockets of the Video source device. Match the color of 
the plugs to the color of the sockets; green to green, blue to blue, and red to red.
2. Connect the other end of the Component Video to RGB (D-Sub) adaptor cable (with a D-Sub type 
connector) to the COMPUTER-1 or COMPUTER-2 terminal on the projector.
3. If you wish to make use of the projector speaker in your presentations, take a suitable audio cable and 
connect one end of the cable to the audio output terminal of the computer, and the other end to the 
AUDIO IN terminal of the projector.
4. If you wish, you can use another suitable audio cable and connect one end of the cable to the AUDIO 
OUT terminal of the projector, and the other end to your external speakers (not supplied).
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.
Connecting an S-Video source device
Examine your Video source device to determine if it has an unused S-Video output terminal 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 an S-Video source device:
1. Take an S-Video cable and connect one end to the S-Video output terminal of the Video source 
device.
2. Connect the other end of the S-Video cable to the S-VIDEO terminal on the projector.
3. If you wish to make use of the projector speaker in your presentations, take a suitable audio cable and 
connect one end of the cable to the audio output terminal of the computer, and the other end to the 
AUDIO IN terminal of the projector.
4. If you wish, you can use another suitable audio cable and connect one end of the cable to the AUDIO 
OUT terminal of the projector, and the other end to your external speakers (not supplied).
LV-S300
LV-X300/LV-WX300
AV deviceComponent Video to 
RGB (D-Sub) adaptor 
cable (option)
Speakers
Audio 
cable 
(option) Audio cable (option) 
						

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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 already made a Component Video connection between the projector and this S-
Video source device, you need not connect to this device using an S-Video connection as this 
makes an unnecessary second connection of poorer picture quality. See Connecting Video 
source devices on page 24 for details.
Connecting a composite Video source device
Examine your Video source device to determine if it has a set of unused composite 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 composite Video source device:
1. Take a Video cable and connect one end to the composite Video output terminal of the Video source 
device.
2. Connect the other end of the Video cable to the VIDEO terminal on the projector.
3. If you wish to make use of the projector speaker in your presentations, take a suitable audio cable and 
connect one end of the cable to the audio output terminal of the computer, and the other end to the 
AUDIO IN terminal of the projector.
4. If you wish, you can use another suitable audio cable and connect one end of the cable to the AUDIO 
OUT terminal of the projector, and the other end to your external speakers (not supplied).
Once connected, the audio can be controlled by the projector On-Screen Display (OSD) menus. See 
Adjusting the sound on page 42 for details.
LV-X300/LV-WX300
AV deviceS-Video cable (option)
Speakers Audio cable (option)
Audio 
cable 
(option) 
						

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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 Video source devices on page 24 
for details.
LV-X300/LV-WX300 LV-S300
AV deviceSpeakers Video cable (option)
Audio cable (option)
Audio 
cable 
(option) 
						

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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 
the device to avoid possible dangers such as electric shock 
and fire.
• In order to ensure the safety in case of trouble with the 
projector, use an electrical outlet having an earth leakage 
breaker to supply the power to the projector. If you do not have 
such outlet, ask your dealer to install it.
2. Remove the lens cap.
3. Press POWER on the projector or remote control to start the 
projector. The POWER indicator light flashes green and stays 
green when the projector is on.
The start up procedure takes about 30 seconds. In the later stage 
of start up, a startup logo is projected.
(If necessary) Rotate the focus ring to adjust the image clearness.
• If the projector is still hot from previous activity, it will run the 
cooling fans for approximately 90 seconds before energizing 
the lamp.
• To maintain the lamp life, once you turn the projector on, wait 
at least 5 minutes before turning it off.
• After  POWER is pressed, the image may flicker before the 
lamp becomes stable. This is not a product malfunction.
4. If the projector is activated for the first time, select your OSD 
language following the on-screen instructions.
5. If you are prompted for a password, press the arrow keys to enter 
a six-digit password. See Utilizing the password function on 
page 30 for details.
6. Switch all of the connected equipment on.
7. The projector will start to search for input signals. The current 
input signal being scanned appears in the upper left corner of the 
screen. If the projector doesnt detect a valid signal, the message 
No Signal will be displayed until an input signal is found.
You can also press INPUT on the projector or remote control to 
select your desired input signal. See Switching input signal on 
page 32 for details.
If the frequency/resolution of the input signal exceeds the 
projectors operating range, you will see the message Out of 
Range displayed on a blank screen. Please change to an input 
signal which is compatible with the projectors resolution or set 
the input signal to a lower setting. See Timing chart on page 69 
for details.
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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 or remote 
control to leave and save the settings.
Current input signal
Main menu icon
Sub-menu
Highlight
Status
Screen Color
3D Sync3DD.ZoomH. Total Dots PhasePositionKeystone Aspect
Analog RGBOff
Auto
Normal
16
0
MENUExit
DISPLAY
Go to the 
previous page 
or to exit.
main menu
Screen Color
3D Sync3DD.ZoomH. Total Dots PhasePositionKeystone Aspect
Analog RGBOff
Auto
Normal
16
0
MENUExit
DISPLAY
Presentation Timer
Splash Screen Sleep Timer Panel Key LockBlank Timer
Auto Power Off Image flip H/V Language
Analog RGBCanon Disable Front Table
20 min
Disable
Off
MENUExitSYSTEM SETUP: Basic
OK Presentation Timer
Splash Screen Panel Key LockBlank Timer
Auto Power Off Image flip H/VLanguage
Analog RGBCanon Disable Front Table
20 min
Disable
Off
MENUExit
SYSTEM SETUP: Basic
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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 manual, 
and keep the manual in a safe place for later recall.
Setting a password
Once a password has been set, the projector cannot be used unless the correct password is 
entered every time the projector is started.
1. Open the OSD menu and go to the SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced > Security Settings menu. Press 
OK/IMAGE. The Security Settings page is displayed.
2. Highlight Power On Lock and select On by pressing  / .
3. As pictured to the right, the four arrow keys ( ,  ,  ,  ) 
respectively represent 4 digits (1, 2, 3, 4). According to the password 
you desire to set, press the arrow keys to enter six digits for the 
password.
4. Confirm the new password by re-entering the new password. 
Once the password is set, the OSD menu returns to the Security 
Settings page.
The digits being input will be displayed as asterisks on-screen. Write your selected password down 
here in this manual in advance or right after the password is entered so that it is available to you 
should you ever forget it.
Password: __ __ __ __ __ __
Keep this number in a safe place.
5. To leave the OSD menu, press MENU.
If you forget the password
If the password function is activated, you will be asked to enter the six-
digit password every time you turn on the projector. If you enter the wrong 
password, the password error message as pictured to the right is displayed 
lasting for three seconds, and the message INPUT PASSWORD follows. 
You can retry by entering another six-digit password, or if you did not 
record the password in this manual, and you absolutely do not remember it, 
you can reset the password function. See Resetting the password 
function on page 30 for details.
If you enter an incorrect password 5 times in succession, the projector will automatically shut down in a 
short time.
Resetting the password function
1. Turn the projector off. See Shutting down the projector on page 42 for details.
2. Unplug the power cord.
3. Long press MENU and Right on the projector until the power cord was plugged.
4. Now the password function has been reset and the Power On Lock is Off. You can turn on the 
projector without entering any password. You can also activate the power-on lock functionality as if 
you were setting the password for the first time. See Setting a password on page 30 for details.
Changing the password
1. Open the OSD menu and go to the SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced > Security Settings > Change 
Password menu.
2. Press OK/IMAGE. The message INPUT CURRENT PASSWORD is displayed.
Input New Password
Back
MENU
*
Password Error
Please try again.