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LV-X4
Owner's Manual
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  • Page 1 Multimedia Projector LV-X4 Owner’s Manual English...

  • Page 2: Features And Design

    Features and Design This Multimedia Projector is designed with the most advanced technology for portability, durability, and ease of use. This projector utilizes built-in multimedia features, a palette of 16.77 million colors, and matrix liquid crystal display (LCD) technology. Wide Zoom Lens User’s Logo This projector is equipped with Wide Zoom Lens which is A projected image can be captured and used for the...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Features and Design ....2 Computer Input .....26 Table of Contents .

  • Page 4: To The Owner

    To the Owner Before operating this projector, read this manual thoroughly Safety Precaution and operate the projector properly. This projector provides many convenient features and WARNING : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC functions. Operating the projector properly enables you to SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE manage those features and maintains it in better condition for TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

  • Page 5: Safety Instructions

    Safety Instructions All the safety and operating instructions should be read before This projector should be operated only from the type of power the product is operated. source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supplied, consult your authorized dealer or Read all of the instructions given here and retain them for later local power company.

  • Page 6: Air Circulation

    Safety Instructions Air Circulation Installing the Projector in Proper Position Openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to Install the projector properly. Improper Installation may reduce ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from the lamp life and cause a fire hazard. overheating, and these openings must not be blocked or covered.

  • Page 7: Compliance

    Compliance Federal Communication Commission Notice Multimedia Projector, Model : LV-X4E and LV-X4U This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

  • Page 8: Part Names And Functions

    Part Names and Functions Front Focus Ring Speaker Power Cord Connector Infrared Remote Receiver Zoom Lever Projection Lens Lens Cover (See page 48 for attaching.) Air Intake Vent Top Controls and Indicators !0 Air Intake Vent !1 Terminals and Connectors !2 Air Intake Vent Back !3 Air Filter...

  • Page 9: Terminal

    Part Names and Functions Terminal RGB IN-1/ AUDIO COMPONENT IN VIDEO IN SERVICE PORT S-VIDEO IN COMPUTER AUDIO IN RESET AUDIO OUT RGB IN-2/ RGB OUT y COMPUTER AUDIO IN q RGB IN-1/ COMPONENT IN Connect output signal from a computer (Analog RGB) or Connect the audio output (stereo) from a computer or video video equipment (Component or RGB Scart) to this equipment connected to q or u to this jack.

  • Page 10: Top Control

    Part Names and Functions Top Control MENU      LV-X4 POWER STONE LAMP REPLACE WARNING INPUT MENU button INPUT button Opens or closes the On-Screen Menu. (p22) Selects input source. (p26, 34, 35 ) POINT e e d d 7 8(VOL+/-)button SET button Executes the item selected.

  • Page 11: Remote Control Unit

    Part Names and Functions Remote Control Unit L-CLICK button Acts as left click for wireless mouse operation. (p12) SIGNAL EMISSION indicator This indicator lights red while a signal is being sent from the remote control unit to the projector. KEYSTONE button Corrects keystone distortion.

  • Page 12: Wireless Mouse Operation

    Part Names and Functions Pointer Function You can move Spotlight or Pointer of the projector with the remote control unit to emphasize a part of the projected image. Note: You can choose the size of Spotlight (Large, Middle, and Small) and the pattern of Pointer (Arrow, Finger, and Dot) in the Setting Menu.

  • Page 13: Remote Control Code

    Part Names and Functions Remote Control Code This projector has eight different remote control codes (Code 1-Code 8); the factory-set, initial code (Code 1) and the other seven codes (Code 2 to Code 8). This switching function prevents remote control interference when operating several projectors or video equipment at the same time.

  • Page 14: Remote Control Battery Installation

    Part Names and Functions Remote Control Battery Installation Remove the battery Slide the batteries into Replace the compartment compartment lid. the compartment. lid. Two AA size batteries Press the lid downward For correct polarity (+ and and slide it. –), sure battery terminals are in contact...

  • Page 15: Installation

    Installation Positioning the Projector This projector is designed to project on a flat projection surface and can be focused from 3.3’(1.0m) - 25.3’(7.7m). Refer to the figure and the table below for the screen size and the distance between the projector and the screen. A : B = 9 : 1 25.3’...

  • Page 16: Connecting The Ac Power Cord

    Installation Connecting the AC Power Cord This projector uses nominal input voltages of 100-120 V or 200-240 V AC. This projector automatically selects the correct input voltage. It is designed to work with single-phase power systems having a grounded neutral conductor. To reduce risk of electrical shock, do not plug into any other type of power system.

  • Page 17: Connecting To A Computer

    Installation Connecting to a Computer Cables used for connection • VGA Cable (HDB 15 pin) (Only a cable is supplied.) • USB Cable • Audio Cables (Mini Plug: stereo) ( = Not supplied with this projector.) Audio cable (stereo) Audio Output USB cable USB port VGA cable...

  • Page 18: Connecting To Video Equipment

    Installation Connecting to Video Equipment Cables used for connection • Video and Audio Cable (RCA x 3) • S-VIDEO Cable • Audio Cables (Mini Plug: stereo) ( = Not supplied with this projector.) S-Video Output Composite Video and Audio Output (Video) Video and audio S-Video cable...

  • Page 19: Connecting To Component Video Equipment

    Installation Connecting to Component Video Equipment Cables used for connection • Audio Cables (Mini Plug (stereo) x 2 or RCA x 2) • Scart-VGA Cable • Component-VGA Cable (Separately supplied as LV-CA32) ( = Not supplied with this projector.) RGB Scart 21-pin Output Component Video Output Audio Output (Y, Pb/Cb, Pr/Cr)

  • Page 20: Basic Operation

    Basic Operation Turning On the Projector Complete peripheral connections (with a computer, VCR, etc.) before turning on the projector. Connect the projector's AC power cord into an AC outlet. The POWER indicator blinks red in a moment and lights red. Press the POWER button on the top control or on the remote control unit.

  • Page 21: Turning Off The Projector

    Basic Operation Turning Off the Projector Press the POWER button on the top control or on the remote control unit, and a message "Power off?" appears on the screen. Press the POWER button again to turn off the projector. The POWER indicator starts to blink red, and it continues while the cooling fans are operating for about 90 seconds.

  • Page 22: How To Operate The On-Screen Menu

    Basic Operation How to Operate the On-Screen Menu The projector can be adjusted or set via the On-Screen Menu. On-Screen Menu Menu icon Refer to the following pages regarding each adjustment and setting procedure. Press the MENU button to display the On-Screen Menu. Pointer Menu bar (red frame)

  • Page 23: Menu Bar

    Basic Operation Menu Bar For computer source Guide Window PC System Menu Image Select Menu Screen Menu Setting Menu Shows the selected Used to select Used to select an Used to adjust size Used to change Menu of the On- computer system.

  • Page 24: Zoom And Focus Adjustment

    Basic Operation Zoom and Focus Adjustment Rotate the Zoom Lever to zoom in and out. Rotate the Focus Ring to adjust the projected picture focus. Zoom Lever Focus Ring Keystone Adjustment If a projected picture has keystone distortion, correct the image with KEYSTONE adjustment. Press the KEYSTONE button on the top control, the remote control unit or select Keystone in the Setting Menu (p41).

  • Page 25: No Show Function

    Basic Operation No Show Function Press the NO SHOW button on the remote control unit to black out the image. To restore to normal, press the NO SHOW button again or press any other button. When a projected image is captured and set as “User”...

  • Page 26: Input Source Selection

    Computer Input Input Source Selection INPUT button Direct Operation Computer 1 Choose either Computer 1 or Computer 2 by pressing the INPUT button on the top control or press the COMPUTER button on the Computer 2 remote control unit. Before using these buttons, correct input source should be selected through menu operation as described below.

  • Page 27: Computer System Selection

    Computer Input Computer System Selection This projector automatically tunes to various types of computers based on VGA, SVGA, XGA or SXGA with its Multi-scan system and Auto PC Adjustment. If Computer is selected as a signal source, this projector automatically detects the signal format and tunes to project a proper image without any additional setting.

  • Page 28: Auto Pc Adjustment

    Computer Input Auto PC Adjustment Auto PC Adjustment function is provided to automatically adjust Fine sync, Total dots, Horizontal, and Vertical to conform to your computer. Auto PC Adjustment function can be operated as follows. PC Adjust Menu Auto PC Adj. Press the MENU button to display the On-Screen Menu.

  • Page 29: Manual Pc Adjustment

    Computer Input Manual PC Adjustment Some computers employ special signal formats which may not be tuned by Multi-scan system of this projector. Manual PC Adjustment enables you to precisely adjust several parameters to match those signal formats. The projector has 5 independent memory areas to memorize those parameters manually adjusted.
  • Page 30 Computer Input Display area Select the resolution at the Display area dialog box. Press the SET button at the Display area icon and the Display area H Display area dialog appears. Adjusts the horizontal area displayed by this projector. Press the Point button to decrease/increase value and then press the Display area...

  • Page 31: Image Level Selection

    Computer Input Image Level Selection Direct Operation IMAGE button Select an image level among Standard, High contrast, Standard Blackboard(Green), Custom by pressing the IMAGE button on the remote control unit. High contrast Standard Normal picture level preset on this projector. Blackboard (Green) High contrast Custom...

  • Page 32: Image Level Adjustment

    Computer Input Image Level Adjustment Press the MENU button and the On-Screen Menu will Image Adjust Menu appear. Press the Point button to move the red frame pointer to the Image Adjust Menu icon. Press the Point button to move the red frame pointer to Image Adjust Menu icon the item that you want to adjust, and then press the SET button.

  • Page 33: Screen Size Adjustment

    Computer Input Screen Size Adjustment This projector has a picture screen resize function, which enables you to display the desirable image size. Press the MENU button and the On-Screen Menu will Screen Menu appear. Press the Point button to move the red frame pointer to the Screen Menu icon.

  • Page 34: Video Input

    Video Input Input Source Selection (Video, S-Video) INPUT button Direct Operation Video Choose Video by pressing the INPUT button on the top control or the VIDEO button on the remote control unit. Before using these buttons, correct input source should be Computer 1 selected through menu operation as described below.

  • Page 35: Input Source Selection (Component, Rgb Scart 21-Pin)

    Video Input Input Source Selection (Component, RGB Scart 21-Pin) INPUT button Direct Operation Computer 1 Choose Computer 1 by pressing the INPUT button on the top control or press the COMPUTER button on the remote control Computer 2 unit. Before using these buttons, correct input source should be selected through menu operation as described below.

  • Page 36: Video System Selection

    Video Input Video System Selection Press the MENU button and the On-Screen Menu will appear. Press the Point button to move the red frame pointer to the AV System Menu icon. Press the Point button to move the red arrow pointer to the system that you want to select and then press the SET button.

  • Page 37: Image Level Selection

    Video Input Image Level Selection IMAGE button Direct Operation Standard Select a desired image level among Standard, Cinema, Blackboard (Green), Custom by pressing the IMAGE button on the remote Cinema control unit. Blackboard (Green) Standard Normal picture level preset on this projector. Custom Cinema Picture level adjusted for the picture with fine tone.

  • Page 38: Image Level Adjustment

    Video Input Image Level Adjustment Press the MENU button and the On-Screen Menu will Image Adjust Menu appear. Press the Point button to move the red frame pointer to the Image Adjust Menu icon. Press the Point button to move the red frame pointer to Image Adjust Menu icon the item that you want to adjust and then press the SET button.
  • Page 39 Video Input Progressive 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. “OK?”...

  • Page 40: Screen Size Adjustment

    Video Input Screen Size Adjustment This projector has a picture screen resize function, which enables you to display the desirable image size. Press the MENU button and the On-Screen Menu will Screen Menu appear. Press the Point button to move the red frame pointer to the Screen Menu icon.

  • Page 41: Setting

    Setting Setting This projector has Setting menu that allows you to set up the Setting Menu (Language) other various functions described as follows; Press the MENU button to display the On-Screen Menu. Press the Point button to move the red frame pointer to Set the red frame Setting Menu icon pointer to the item...
  • Page 42 Setting Logo PIN code lock Dialog Box Enter a Logo PIN code Select a number by pressing the Point 7 8 button and fix the number with the SET button. The number will change to " ". If Pointer you fixed a wrong number, move the pointer to "Set" or "Clear" once by pressing the Point d d button, then return to "Logo PIN code".
  • Page 43 Setting Ceiling 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 Rear function is used to project the image to a rear projection screen.
  • Page 44 Setting Lamp mode This function allows you to change brightness of the screen. Normal mode ···· normal brightness Auto mode ···· the controlled brightness according with input signal Silent mode ···· lower brightness reduces the lamp power consumption and extends the lamp life. The sound is quiet.
  • Page 45 Setting Key lock Key lock This function locks operation of the top control and remote control unit. It is useful to prevent operation by an unauthorized person. ···· not locked. Select Key lock ···· locks operation of the top control. To unlock, use the and this box appears.
  • Page 46 Setting To Change the PIN code lock setting Change the PIN code lock setting Select Off, On1, or On2 with the Point button and then Select a desired "Quit" with the Point button and press the SET button to setting with the Point 7 8 button.

  • Page 47: Maintenance And Cleaning

    Maintenance and Cleaning Warning Indicator The WARNING indicator shows the state of the function which protects the projector. Check the state of the WARNING indicator and the POWER indicator to take proper maintenance. The projector is shut down and the WARNING indicator is blinking red. TOP CONTROL When the temperature inside the projector exceeds the normal temperature, the projector is automatically shut down to protect...

  • Page 48: Cleaning The Air Filters

    Maintenance and Cleaning Cleaning the Air Filters Air filters prevent dust from accumulating on the surface of the optical elements inside the projector. Should the air filters become clogged with dust particles, it will reduce cooling fans’ effectiveness and may result in internal heat build up and adversely affect the life of the projector.

  • Page 49: Cleaning The Projection Lens

    Maintenance and Cleaning Cleaning the Projection Lens Follow these steps to clean the projection lens. Disconnect the AC power cord before cleaning. Softly wipe the projection lens with a cleaning cloth that contains a small amount of non-abrasive camera lens cleaner, or use lens cleaning paper or a commercially available air blower to clean the lens.

  • Page 50: Lamp Replacement

    Maintenance and Cleaning Lamp Replacement When the life of the projection lamp of this projector draws to an end, the LAMP REPLACE indicator lights yellow. If this indicator Top Control lights yellow, replace the lamp with a new one promptly. This indicator lights yellow STONE when the life of the projection...

  • Page 51: Lamp Replace Counter

    Maintenance and Cleaning Lamp Replace Counter Be sure to reset the lamp replace counter after the lamp is replaced. When the lamp replace counter is reset, the LAMP REPLACE indicator stops lighting. Turn the projector on, press the MENU button and the On- Screen Menu will appear.

  • Page 52: Appendix

    Appendix Troubleshooting Before calling your dealer or service center for assistance, check the items below once again. – Make sure you have properly connected the projector to peripheral equipment as described in "Connecting to a Computer" and “Connecting to Video Equipment” on page17-19. –...
  • Page 53 Appendix Some displays are not seen – Check the Display item. (See “Setting” on page 41.) during the Operation. PIN code dialog box appears at start-up. – PIN code lock is being set. Input a PIN code (1234 or numbers you have set).

  • Page 54: Indicators And Projector Condition

    Appendix Indicators and Projector Condition Check the indicators to see the projector condition. Indicators Projector Condition LAMP WARNING POWER REPLACE red/green yellow The projector is OFF. (The AC power cord is unplugged.) The projector is preparing for stand-by or the projection lamp is being cooled down.

  • Page 55: Menu Tree

    Appendix Menu Tree Computer Input / Video Input Go to System Input Computer 1 Component Go to System RGB( Scart ) Computer 2 Go to System Go to System Video Auto Go to System Video Go to System S-Video not applicable - - - Sound Sound...
  • Page 56 Appendix Video Input Setting Setting System Language English Auto German 1080i French 1035i Italian 720p Spanish 575p Portuguese 480p Dutch 575i Swedish 480i Russian System Auto Chinese Korean SECAM Japanese NTSC Quit NTSC 4.43 Keystone Store / Reset PAL-M Blue back On / Off PAL-N Display...

  • Page 57: Compatible Computer Specifications

    Appendix Compatible Computer Specifications Basically this projector can accept the signal from all computers with the V, H-Frequency below mentioned and less than 130 MHz of Dot Clock. H-Freq. V-Freq. H-Freq. V-Freq. ON-SCREEN ON-SCREEN RESOLUTION RESOLUTION (kHz) (Hz) (kHz) (Hz) DISPLAY DISPLAY VGA 1...

  • Page 58: Technical Specifications

    Appendix Technical Specifications Mechanical Information Projector Type Multi-media Projector Dimensions (W x H x D) 11.81" x 3.69" x 9.40" (300mm x93.8mm x 238.8mm) (Not including adjustable feet) Net Weight 6.4lbs (2.9kgs) Feet Adjustment 0˚ to 11.9˚ Panel Resolution LCD Panel System 0.8"...
  • Page 59 Appendix Accessories Owner's Manual AC Power Cord Remote Control Unit and Batteries VGA Cable USB Cable Lens Cover with String and Screw Soft Carrying Bag PIN code Label The specifications are subject to change without notice. LCD panels are manufactured to the highest possible standards. Even though 99.99% of the pixels are effective, a tiny fraction of the pixels (0.01% or less) may be ineffective by the characteristics of the LCD panels.

  • Page 60: Configurations Of Terminals

    Appendix Configurations of Terminals RGB INPUT/COMPONENT INPUT/RGB OUTPUT TERMINAL (ANALOG) Terminal : HDB15-PIN Pin Configuration Red (R/Cr) Input / Output ----- Green (G/Y) Input / Output Ground (Vert.sync.) Blue (B/Cb) Input / Output Ground / ----- ----- ----- Ground (Horiz.sync.) Horiz.
  • Page 61 Appendix While the projector is locked with the PIN code... Put a label below on in a prominent place of the projector's body while it is locked with a PIN code. The label is provided with the product to identify the projector locked with a PIN code.
  • Page 64 CANON INC. 30-2, Shimomaruko 3-chome, Ohta-ku, Tokyo 146-8501, Japan CANON U.S.A., INC. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042-1198, U.S.A. CANON CANADA, INC. 6390 Dixie Road Mississauga, Ontario L5T 1P7 Canada CANON LATIN AMERICA, INC. 703 Waterford Way Suite 400 Miami, Florida 33126 U.S.A.

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