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MULTIMEDIA PROJECTOR
LV-7255
User's Manual
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  • Page 1 MULTIMEDIA PROJECTOR LV-7255 User’s Manual English...

  • Page 2: Safety Cautions

    Important Information Safety Cautions Precautions Please read this manual carefully before using your Canon LV-7255 projector and keep the manual handy for future reference. Your serial number is located on the bottom of your projector. Record it here: CAUTION To turn off main power, be sure to remove the plug from power outlet.
  • Page 3 – Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. The cable with the ferrite core provided with the projector must be used with this equipment in order to comply with Class B limits in Subpart B of Part 15 of the FCC rules.

  • Page 4: Lamp Handling Precautions

    If you inhale the gas or the shards of the broken lamp enter your eyes or mouth, consult the doctor immediately. If a lamp explodes, its shards may scatter inside the projector. Ask the Canon service representative to clean and check the inside of the projector and replace the lamp.
  • Page 5 Place the projector in a horizontal position The tilt angle of the projector should not exceed 10 degrees, nor should the projector be installed in any way other than the desktop and ceiling mount, otherwise lamp life could decrease dramatically.
  • Page 6 • Do not cover the lens with the black lens cap or equivalent while the projector is on. Doing so can lead to melting the cap and possibly burning your hands due to the heat emitted from the light output.
  • Page 7 Important Information Remote Control Precautions • Handle the remote control carefully. • If the remote control gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. • Avoid excessive heat and humidity. • Do not heat, take apart, or throw batteries into fire. • If you will not be using the remote control for a long time, remove the batteries. •...

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    Remote Control Precautions ... 10 Operating Range for Wireless Remote Control ... 10 2. Installation and Connections ... Setting Up the Screen and the Projector ... 12 Selecting a Location ... 12 Throw Distance and Screen Size ... 12 Making Connections ... 14 Enabling the computer’s external display ...
  • Page 9 Freezing a Picture... 29 Enlarging and Moving a Picture ... 29 Using the Remote Mouse Receiver ... 30 Preventing the Unauthorized Use of the Projector ... 32 5. Using On-Screen Menu ... Using the Menus ... 34 Menu Elements ... 36 List of Menu Items ...

  • Page 10: Important Information

    1. Introduction What's in the Box? Make sure your box contains everything listed. If any pieces are missing, contact your dealer. Please save the original box and packing materials if you ever need to ship your projector. Projector Lens cap AC power cord (4.5 m / 14.8’)

  • Page 11: Introduction To The Projector

    Congratulations on Your Purchase of The Projector The LV-7255 is one of the very best projectors available today. The projector enables you to project precise images up to 300 inches across (measured diagonally) from your PC or Macintosh computer (desktop or notebook), VCR, DVD player, document camera, or a laser disc player.
  • Page 12 About this user's manual The fastest way to get started is to take your time and do everything right the first time. Take a few minutes now to review the user's manual. This may save you time later on. At the beginning of each section of the manual you'll find an overview.

  • Page 13: Part Names Of The Projector

    Main Power Switch When you plug the supplied power cord into an active wall outlet and turn on the Main Power, the POWER indicator turns orange and the projector is in standby mode. (See page 20) 1. Introduction Ventilation (inlet) / Filter Cover (See page 48) Do not block this vent.
  • Page 14 To fine-adjust the height of the rear foot, remove the spacer and rotate the rear foot to the desired height. Do not throw away or lose the spacer. HINT: The Canon logo is on the panel of the projector cabinet . When projecting an image with the projector hung from the ceiling, turn the Canon logo upside down.

  • Page 15: Top Features

    Use this button to turn the power on and off when the main power is supplied and the projector is in standby mode. To turn on the projector, press and hold this button for about 1 second. To turn off the projector, press this button twice.

  • Page 16: Terminal Panel Features

    5. SERVICE PORT (Mini DIN 8 Pin) Use this port to connect a PC or control system to control the projector via an optional RS-232C serial cable (LV-CA34). If you are writing your own program, typical PC control codes are on page 62.

  • Page 17: Part Names Of The Remote Control

    When the main power is on, you can use this button to turn your projector on. NOTE: To turn on the projector, press and hold the POWER button for about 1 second. You can use this button to turn your projector off.
  • Page 18 POWER INFO. IMAGE INPUT AUTO PC ASPECT NO SHOW MENU BACK L - CLICK R - CLICK PAGE D.ZOOM FREEZE RD-428E 11. OK Button Use this button to enter your menu selection. It works the same way as the OK button on the cabinet. See page 6.

  • Page 19: Battery Installation

    • The projector will not respond if there are objects between the remote control and the sensor, or if strong light falls on the sensor. Weak batteries will also prevent the remote control from properly operating the projector.

  • Page 20: Installation And Connections

    Connect the supplied power cord. See page 19. NOTE: Ensure that the power cord and any other cables are disconnected before moving the projector. When moving the projector or when it is not in use, cover the lens with the lens cap.

  • Page 21: Setting Up The Screen And The Projector

    25" measured diagonally when the projector is roughly 0.9 m (3.1’) from the wall or screen. The largest the image can be is 300" when the projector is about 7.6 m (25.0’) from the wall or screen. Use the drawing below as a guide.
  • Page 22 Contact your dealer for more information. • Do not attempt to install the projector yourself. • Only use your projector on a solid, level surface. If the projector falls to the ground, you can be injured and the projector severely damaged.

  • Page 23: Making Connections

    This is because the projector will process a video signal as a computer signal at the default setting. In that case, do the following. * When an image is displayed with the lower and upper black portion of the screen or a dark image is not displayed correctly: Project an image to fill the screen and then press the AUTO PC button on the remote control or the projector cabinet.

  • Page 24: To Connect Scart Output (Rgb)

    NOTE: The LV-CA35 Scart adapter is obtainable from your dealer in Europe. Contact your dealer in Europe for more information. 2. Installation and Connections ANALOG IN-1 VIDEO AUDIO IN MONO S-VIDEO AUDIO IN MONO Female Projector ANALOG IN-1 AUDIO IN ANALOG IN-2 AUDIO OUT SERVICE PORT To ANALOG 1 input LV-CA35...

  • Page 25: Connecting An External Monitor

    Connecting an External Monitor You can connect a separate, external monitor to your projector to simultaneously view on a monitor the RGB analog image you're projecting. NOTE: Daisy chain connection is not possible. NOTE: Use an audio cable without a built-in resistor. Using an audio cable with a built-in resistor turns down the sound.

  • Page 26: Connecting Your Dvd Player With Component Output

    Connecting Your DVD Player with Component Output Optional 15-pin - to - RCA (female) 3 cable (LV-CA32) Component video RCA 3 cable (not supplied) Component A component signal will be automatically displayed. If not, from the menu, select [Advanced settings] → [Input signal select] →...

  • Page 27: Connecting Your Vcr Or Laser Disc Player

    Connecting Your VCR or Laser Disc Player S-Video cable (not supplied) Video cable (not supplied) VCR/ Laser disc player NOTE: Refer to your VCR or laser disc player owner's manual for more information about your equipment's video output requirements. NOTE: An image may not be displayed correctly when a Video or S-Video source is played back in fast-forward or fast-rewind via a scan converter.

  • Page 28: Connecting The Supplied Power Cord

    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.

  • Page 29: Projecting An Image (Basic Operation)

    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 NOTE: • The projector has two power switches: a main power switch and a POWER button.

  • Page 30: Note On Startup Screen (Menu Language Select Screen)

    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 8 menu languages. To select a menu language, follow these steps: 1.

  • Page 31: Selecting A Source

    NOTE: Turn on the computer or VCR connected to the projector. 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", "Video"...

  • Page 32: Adjusting The Picture Size And Position

    Adjusting the Picture Size and Position Place your projector on a flat level surface and ensure that the projector is square to the screen. Lift the front edge of the projector to center the image vertically. If the projected image does not appear square to the screen then use the Keystone feature for proper adjustment.
  • Page 33 3. Projecting an Image (Basic Operation) Zoom Use the ZOOM lever to finely adjust the image size on the screen. Focus Use the FOCUS ring to obtain the best fo- cus.

  • Page 34: Correcting Keystone Distortion

    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. NOTE: Although the Auto Keystone angle that can be corrected is about 30 degrees upward and downward, we recommend that you use the Auto Keystone within an angle of +/- 10 degrees.
  • Page 35 3. Projecting an Image (Basic Operation) 5. Press the MENU button to close the menu. NOTE: You can save the changes using the Keystone save feature when you turn off the projector. See page 41.

  • Page 36: Automatically Optimizing On Rgb Image

    • If the Auto PC adjustment operation cannot optimize the RGB signal, try to adjust Horizontal/Vertical Position Clock and Tracking manually. See pages Turning Up or Down Volume Sound level from the speaker and the AUDIO OUT jack (Stereo mini) on the projector can be adjusted. Decrease volume Increase volume TIP: When no menus appear, the SELECT 3.

  • Page 37: Turning Off The Projector

    NOTE: If the spacer is removed from the rear foot before use, attach it again. 4. Cover the lens with the lens cap. 5. Put the projector and its accessories in the supplied soft case. 3. Projecting an Image (Basic Operation)

  • Page 38: Convenient Features

    4. Convenient Features Turning off the Image and Sound Press the NO SHOW button to turn off the image and sound for a short period of time. Press again to restore the image and sound. Freezing a Picture Press the FREEZE button to freeze a projected moving picture such as DVD.

  • Page 39: Using The Remote Mouse Receiver

    Using the Remote Mouse Receiver The remote mouse receiver enables you to operate your computer’s mouse functions from the remote control. It is a great convenience for clicking through your computer-generated presentations. Connecting the remote mouse receiver to your computer If you wish to use the remote mouse function, connect the mouse receiver and computer.
  • Page 40 Operating your computer’s mouse from the remote control You can operate your computer's mouse from the remote control. PAGE Button: scrolls the viewing area of the window or to move to the previous or next slide in PowerPoint on your computer. / Mouse Buttons: moves the mouse cursor on your computer.

  • Page 41: Preventing The Unauthorized Use Of The Projector

    Preventing the Unauthorized Use of the Projector A password can be set for your projector to avoid operation by an unauthorized user using the Menu. When a pass- word is set, turning on the projector will display the password input screen. Unless the correct password is entered, the projector cannot project an image.
  • Page 42 1. Press the Main Power Switch to the On position (I). 2. Press and hold the POWER button for about 1 second. The projector will be turned on and display a message to the effect that the projector is password-protected. 3. Press the MENU button.

  • Page 43: Using On-Screen Menu

    Using the Menus NOTE: The on-screen menu may not be displayed correctly while interlaced motion video image is projected. 1. Press the MENU button on the remote control or projector cabinet to display the Menu. 2. Press the SELECT for the item you want to adjust or set.
  • Page 44 4. Use the SELECT button on the remote control or the projector cabinet to select the item you want to adjust or set. 5. Adjust the level or turn the selected item on or off by using SELECT button on the remote control or the projector cabinet.

  • Page 45: Menu Elements

    Menu Elements Highlight Source Menu windows or dialog boxes typically have the following elements: Title ... Indicates the menu title. Highlight ... Indicates the selected menu or item. Source ... Indicates the currently selected source. Remaining countdown time ... Indicates the remaining countdown time when the Off Timer is preset. Solid triangle ...

  • Page 46: List Of Menu Items

    Svenska, Norsk, Suomi, Cesky , Magyar, Polski, Türkçe Language-3 Color Color, Monochrome Manual, 5 sec, 15sec, 45 sec Blue Blue, Black, Canon logo None None / Rear, Ceiling mounted / Rear / Ceiling mounted On, Off Item On, Off On, Off...
  • Page 47 Information Page1 Remaining lamp time, Lamp counter, Filter counter, Projector usage, BIOS version, Firmware version, Data version Page2 Source index, Horizontal frequency, Vertical frequency, Sync polarity Input signal type, Video type, Sync type, Interlace Factory default Factory default Current signal...

  • Page 48: Menu Descriptions & Functions [Image Adjustment]

    Menu Descriptions & Functions [Image adjustment] Using the Screen color correction [Screen color] This function allows for quick adaptive color correction in applications where the screen material is not white. The following eight options are available. • OFF • Greenboard •...
  • Page 49 NOTE: When “sRGB”, “Standard”, “Video” or “Cinema” is selected, the brightness decreases slightly when compared to “Presen- tation”. This is not a malfunction. User Adjust (when using User) When selecting user adjustable presetting (User), the submenu will be displayed. You can customize each gamma or color. To do so, first select “User” and press the OK button, and then proceed the following steps.

  • Page 50: Menu Descriptions & Functions [Display Settings]

    Copyright Please note that using this projector for the purpose of commercial gain or the attraction of public attention in a venue such as a coffee shop or hotel and employing compression or expansion of the screen image with a "Aspect" setting may raise concern about the infringement of copyrights which are protected by copyright law.

  • Page 51: Menu Descriptions & Functions [Setup]

    • The lamp life remaining and lamp hours used can be checked in [Information]. Select [Information] → [Page 1]. • If the projector is overheated in Normal mode, there may be a case where the Lamp mode automatically changes to Quiet mode to protect the projector.
  • Page 52 Selecting Menu Display Time [Menu display time] This option allows you to select how long the projector waits after the last touch of a button to turn off the menu. The preset choices are “Manual”, “5 sec”, “15 sec”, and “45 sec”. The “45 sec” is the factory preset.

  • Page 53: Menu Descriptions & Functions [Advanced Settings]

    DVD player. Normally select “RGB/COMPONENT” and the projector automatically detects a component signal. However there may be some component signals that the projector is unable to detect. If this is the case, select “COMPONENT”. Select “SCART” in Computer 1 for the European Scart signal.
  • Page 54 (Advanced settings Page 2) Enabling Power Management [Power management] When this option is on and there is no signal or no menu operation for five minutes or more, the projector will automati- cally turn itself off. Turning On Noise Reduction [Noise reduction] Reduces video noise.

  • Page 55: Menu Descriptions & Functions [Information]

    When the remaining lamp time reaches 0, the Remaining lamp time bar indicator changes from 0% to 100 Hours and starts counting down. If the Remaining lamp time reaches 0 hours, the projector will not turn on regardless of whether the lamp mode is set to Normal or Quiet.

  • Page 56: Menu Descriptions & Functions [Factory Default]

    For the lamp replacement method, see page 50. NOTE: The projector will turn off and go into standby mode after 2100 hours (up to 3100 hours in Quiet mode) of service. If this happens, press the INFO. button on the remote control for ten seconds to reset the lamp clock back to zero.

  • Page 57: Maintenance

    Cleaning or Replacing the Filter The air-filter sponge keeps dust and dirt from getting inside the projector and should be cleaned after every 100 hours of operation (more often in dusty conditions). If the filter is dirty or clogged, your projector may overheat.

  • Page 58: Cleaning The Cabinet And The Lens

    NOTE: Do not wash the filter with soap and water. Soap and water will damage the filter membrane. Before replacing the filter, remove dust and dirt from the projector cabinet. Keep out dust and dirt during filter replacement. NOTE: When you replace the lamp, it is also wise to replace the filter. The filter comes in the same package with your replacement lamp.

  • Page 59: Replacing The Lamp

    Do not touch them as the pieces of glass may cause injury. If this happens, contact your dealer for lamp replacement. *NOTE: The projector will turn off and go into standby mode after 2100 (up to 3100 hours in Quiet mode) hours of service. A lamp may burn out before the LAMP indicator blinks.
  • Page 60 DO NOT TOUCH THE LAMP immediately after it has been used. It will be extremely hot. Before handling, turn the projector off, wait until the cooling fans stop, turn off the main power switch, disconnect the power cord and then allow at least 60 minutes for the lamp to cool.
  • Page 61 7. Finally, select the menu → [Factory default] → [Lamp counter] to reset the lamp usage hours. NOTE: When the lamp exceeds 2100 hours (up to 3100 hours in Quiet mode) of service, the projector cannot turn on and the menu is not displayed.

  • Page 62: Appendix

    7. Appendix Troubleshooting This section helps you resolve problems you may encounter while setting up or using the projector. WARNING Indicator POWER Indicator LAMP Indicator Indicator Messages POWER Indicator Indicator Condition Blinking light Green Orange Steady light Green Orange WARNING Indicator...
  • Page 63 • Ensure that the lamp cover is installed correctly. See page 51. • Check to see if the projector has overheated or the lamp usage exceeds 2100 hours (up to 3100 hours : Quiet mode). If there is insufficient ventilation around the projector or if the room where you’re presenting is par- ticularly warm, move the projector to a cooler location.
  • Page 64 There are some notebook PCs, which do not output signal unless there is a projector or monitor connected first. NOTE: You can check the horizontal frequency of the current signal in the projector’s menu under Information. If it reads “0kHz”, this means there is no signal being output from the computer. See page •...

  • Page 65: Specifications

    Specifications This section provides technical information about the projector's performance. Model Number Optical LCD Panel Resolution Lens Lamp Brightness Uniformity Image Size (Diagonal) Projection Distance Projection Angle Keystone Correction Electrical Inputs Outputs Video Compatibility Scan Rate Video Bandwidth Color Reproduction...
  • Page 66 Mechanical Installation Orientation Dimensions Weight Fan Noise Environmental Considerations Operational Temperatures : 41° to 95°F (5° to 35°C), Regulations The specifications are subject to change without notice. Front / Rear / Ceiling mounted / Rear, Ceiling mounted 11.7" (W) 4.3" (H) 10.8" (D) / 296mm (W) 110mm (H) 273mm (D) (not including protrusions) 7.3 lbs / 3.3 kg 35 dB (Normal mode), 30dB (Quiet mode)

  • Page 67: Cabinet Dimensions

    Cabinet Dimensions MONO AUDIO PORT SERVICE AUDIO S-VIDEO MONO IN-2 ANALOG AUDIO IN-1 ANALOG AUDIO VIDEO BACK LAMP AUTO INPUT WARNING MENU 296 (11.7") 73 (2.9") Lens center PUSH 7. Appendix Lens center Unit: mm (inch)

  • Page 68: Pin Assignments Of D-Sub Analog Input Connector

    Pin Assignments of D-Sub ANALOG Input Connector Mini D-Sub 15 Pin Connector 14 13 Signal Level Video signal : 0.7Vp-p (Analog) Sync signal : TTL level Pin No. RGB Signal (Analog) Green or Sync on Green Blue Ground Ground Red Ground Green Ground Blue Ground No Connection...

  • Page 69: Compatible Input Signal List

    Compatible Input Signal List Signal Resolution ( Dots ) NTSC PAL60 SECAM VESA VESA VESA VESA VESA VESA VESA VESA VESA VESA 1024 VESA 1024 VESA 1024 1024 VESA 1024 VESA 1024 VESA 1152 1152 1152 VESA 1280 VESA 1280 1280 VESA 1280...

  • Page 70: Relationship Between Screen Size And Projection Distance

    Relationship between Screen Size and Projection distance Screen size at 4:3 Zoomed projection aspect ratio distance W x D (cm) Max. Min. 0.9m 25" (3.1') 1.1m 30" (3.8') 1.0m 1.5m 40" (3.2') (5.1') 1.2m 1.9m 50" (4.1') (6.4') 1.5m 2.3m 60"...

  • Page 71: Pc Control Codes And Cable Connection

    NOTE: Depending on the equipment, a lower baud rate may be recommended for long cable runs. SERVICE PORT (Mini DIN-8P) To GND of PC NOTE: Pins 2, 3, 5, 6 and 8 are used inside the projector. To RxD of PC To TxD of PC...

  • Page 72: Troubleshooting Check List

    Video and Audio No image is displayed from your PC or video equipment to the projector. Still no image even though you connect the projector to the PC first, then start the PC. Enabling your notebook PC’s signal output to the projector.
  • Page 73 Vertical sync frequency Sync polarity Sync type WARNING Indicator: Steady light Flashing light Remote control model number: Projector Signal cable Canon standard or other manufacturer’s cable? Model number: Length: Distribution amplifier Model number: Switcher Model number: Adapter Model number: Installation environment...
  • Page 74 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, U. S. A. CANON CANADA, INC. 6390 Dixie Road Mississauga, Ontario L5T 1P7 Canada CANON LATIN AMERICA, INC.

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