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. ♦ Compact Design ♦ Security Function This projector is designed compact in size The Security function helps you to ensure...
To the Owner Before installing and operating this projector, read Safety Precaution this manual thoroughly. This projector provides many convenient features WARNING: and functions. THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED. Operating the projector properly enables you to manage those features and maintains it in good TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR condition for many years to come. Improper ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE operation may result in not only shortening the THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
Safety Instructions All the safety and operating instructions should Never push objects of any kind into this projector be read before the product is operated. through cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that Read all of the instructions given here and retain could result in a fire or electric shock.
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Safety Instructions – When an extension cord is necessary, be sure WARNING that the total current load of all equipment connected to the extension cord does not Immediately turn the power off, unplug the exceed the specified rating of the extension projector, and contact your dealer under the cord.
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Safety Instructions – Remove the batteries when they have been Precaution During Use exhausted or not in use for an extended period of time. – This projector is a precision machine. Do – Be sure to replace both batteries at the same not subject the projector to strong shocks or time.
Safety Instructions Installing the Projector in Proper Air Circulation Position Openings in the cabinet are provided for Install the projector properly. Improper installation ventilation. To ensure reliable operation of the may reduce the lamp life and cause a fire hazard. product and to protect it from overheating, these openings must not be blocked or covered.
If such changes or modifications should be made, you could be required to stop operation of the equipment. Canon U.S.A., Inc. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042-1198, U.S.A. Tel No. (516)328-5600 Canadian Radio Interference Regulations This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Part Names and Functions ① Top controls and Indicators Front ② Zoom Ring ③ Focus Ring ① ② ③ ④ Speaker ⑤ Infrared Remote Receiver ⑥ Projection Lens ⑦ Lens Cap (See page 67 for attaching.) CAUTION Do not turn on a projector with lens cap attached. High temperature from light beam may damage lens cap and result in fire hazard.
Part Names and Functions Rear Terminal ① ② ③ ④ ⑤ ⑧ ⑦ ⑥ ① CONTROL ⑥ AUDIO OUT (VARIABLE) When the projector is controlled by a Connect an external audio amplifier to this computer, connect to this jack with serial jack (pp.17-19). control cable. This terminal outputs sound from AUDIO IN terminal ⑦...
Part Names and Functions Top Control ⑤ POWER ⑧ ④ WARNING ③ ⑦ LAMP REPLACE AUTO SET ② ⑥ ① MENU ① OK button ⑤ POWER indicator – Execute the selected item (p.24). – Lights red when the projector is in stand-by –Zoom in or out the image in the Digital zoom mode.
Part Names and Functions Remote Control Unit ④ VIDEO button ① Select the VIDEO input source. (p.41) ⑤ S-VIDEO button Select the S-VIDEO input source. (p.41) ② ⑥ Point ▲▼◄► buttons – Select an item or adjust the value in the On-Screen Menu. (p.24) ③ ㉑ – Pan the image in the Digital zoom +/- mode.
Part Names and Functions Remote Control Unit Battery Installation Open the battery Install new batteries Replace the compartment lid. into the compartment. compartment lid. Two AAA size batteries For correct polarity (+ and –), be sure battery terminals are in contact with pins in compartment. WARNING To ensure safe operation, please observe the following precautions : ●...
Installation Positioning the Projector For projector positioning, see the figures below. The projector should be set perpendicularly to the plane of the screen. Note: • The brightness in the room has a great influence on picture quality. It is recommended to limit ambient lighting in order to obtain the best image.
Installation Project vertically to the screen Adjust the light axis vertically to the screen. Note: If the projector is too oblique to the screen, part of the focus may be deviated. 90˚ Light axis Screen Adjust the Height and the Incline angle of the projected image Projection angle can be adjusted up to 10.0 degrees with the adjustable foot.
Installation Connecting to a Computer Cables used for connection • VGA Cables (Mini D-sub 15 pin) *(Only one cable is supplied.) • Audio Cables • HDMI-DVI Cable (*One cable is supplied; other cables are not supplied with the projector.) Note: Unplug the power cords of both the projector and external equipment from the AC outlet before connecting cables.
Installation Connecting to VIDEO Equipment Cables used for connection • VIDEO Cable • S-VIDEO Cable • S-VIDEO-VGA Cable • Audio Cables • HDMI Cable (Cables are not supplied with the projector. ) Note: Unplug the power cords of both the projector and external equipment from the AC outlet before connecting cables. Video, DVD player, etc.
Installation Connecting to COMPONENT VIDEO and SCART Equipment Cables used for connection • Audio Cables • Scart-VGA Cable • COMPONENT Cable • COMPONENT-VGA Cable (Cables are not supplied with this projector.) Note: Unplug the power cords of both the projector and external equipment from the AC outlet before connecting cables. Video, DVD player, etc.
Installation Using the ferrite core Before using the AC Power Cord, attach the ferrite core (supplied) as shown below. (See below for mounting location.) The Power Cord with ferrite core must be used for RF interference suppression. 0.39" (10 mm) Ferrite Core AC Power Cord Keep closing until it makes a clicking sound.
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 lights red. Open the lens cap. Press the POWER button on the top control The preparation display will disappear after 30 seconds.
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Basic Operation Enter a PIN code Use the Point ▲▼ buttons to enter a number. PIN Code Input Dialog Box Press the Point ► button to fix the number and move the red frame pointer to the next box. The number changes to . If you fixed an incorrect number, use the Point ◄...
Basic Operation Turning Off the Projector Press the POWER button on the top control or on the remote control unit, and Power off? appears on the screen. Press the POWER button again to turn off the projector. The POWER indicator starts to blink red, and the cooling fans keep Power off? disappears after 4 seconds.
Basic Operation How to Operate the On-Screen Menu POWER The projector can be adjusted or set via Top Control WARNING the On-Screen Menu. The menus have a hierarchical structure, with a main menu that is LAMP REPLACE AUTO SET divided into submenus, which are further divided into other submenus. For each adjustment and POINT ▲▼◄► buttons setting procedure, refer to respective sections in this manual.
Basic Operation Main Menu For detailed functions of each menu, see “Menu Tree” on pages 73-74. Main Menu Sub-Menu ① ② ③ ④ ⑤ ⑥ ⑦ ⑧ ⑨ ⑩ ① Input Used to select an input source from COMPUTER, HDMI or VIDEO. (pp.30, 41-42) ②...
Basic Operation Zoom and Focus Adjustment Rotate the Zoom Ring to zoom in and out. Zoom Ring Rotate the Focus Ring to adjust the focus of the image. Focus Ring Auto Setup Function Auto setup function is provided to automatically execute the setting of Auto setup (includes Auto input, Auto PC and Auto Keystone functions) in the setting menu by just pressing the AUTO SET button on the top control or the remote control unit.
Basic Operation Sound Adjustment POWER Direct Operation Top Control WARNING Volume LAMP REPLACE AUTO SET VOLUME +/- buttons Press the VOLUME+/– buttons on the top control or on the remote control unit to adjust the volume. The volume dialog box appears on the screen for a few seconds. MENU Mute Remote control unit...
Basic Operation Remote control unit Operation Using the remote control unit for some frequently used operations is advisable. Just pressing one of the buttons enables you to make the desired operation quickly without calling up the On-Screen Menu. COMPUTER, HDMI, VIDEO, S-VIDEO and COMPONENT buttons Remote control unit Press the COMPUTER, HDMI, VIDEO, S-VIDEO and COMPONENT buttons on the remote control unit to select the input source.
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Basic Operation BLANK button Remote control unit Press the BLANK button on the remote control unit to black out the image. To restore to normal, press the BLANK button again or press any button. When the projected image is captured and is set as User in the Logo selection (p.
Computer Input Input Source Selection (ANALOG PC: COMPUTER) Direct Operation Choose COMPUTER (ANALOG PC) by pressing the COMPUTER button on the remote control unit. Remote control unit COMPUTER button COMPUTER (ANALOG PC) COMPUTER (SCART) Menu Operation Input Menu Press the MENU button to display the On-Screen Menu. Use the Point ▲▼ buttons to select Input and then press the Point ►...
Computer Input Computer System Selection This projector automatically tunes to various types of computers with its Multi-scan system and Auto PC Adjustment. If a computer is selected as a signal source, this projector automatically detects the signal format and tunes to project a proper image without any additional settings. (Signal formats provided in this projector are shown on pages 76-77.) One of the following messages may appear when: When the projector cannot recognize...
Computer Input Auto PC Adjustment When the image is not stable or flicker, or when the image is not in right position as inputing ANALOG PC signal, press the AUTO SET button on the remote control unit to adjust the Fine sync, Total dots, Horizontal position and Vertical position to obtain best display. Press the MENU button to display the PC adjust Menu On-Screen Menu.
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 10 independent memory areas to store those parameters manually adjusted.
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Computer Input Reset To reset the adjusted data, select Reset and Mode free press the OK button. A confirmation box appears and then select Yes. All adjustments will return to their previous figures. Mode free To clear the stored data, select Mode free and then press the Point ►...
Computer Input Image Mode Selection Direct Operation IMAGE button Select the desired image mode among Remote control unit Presentation, Standard, High contrast, Presentation Cinema, Blackboard (Green), Colorboard, User 1, User 2, User 3 and User 4 by pressing Standard the IMAGE button on the remote control unit. High contrast Cinema Menu Operation Blackboard (Green)
Computer Input Image Adjustment Press the MENU button to display the Image Adjust Menu On-Screen Menu. Use the Point ▲▼ buttons to select Image adjust and then press the Point ► or the OK button. Use the Point ▲▼ buttons to select the desired item and then press the OK button to display the adjustment dialog box.
Computer Input Aspect Setting (For LV-7292A, LV-7297A, LV-7392A, LV-7292M, LV-7297M) This projector has the picture screen resize function, which enables you to customize the image size. Aspect Menu Press the MENU button to display the On-Screen Menu. Use the Point ▲▼ buttons to select Aspect and then press the Point ►...
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Computer Input Digital zoom + Select Digital zoom +. The On-Screen Menu disappears and D. zoom + appears. Press the Remote control unit OK button to expand the image size. Use the Point ▲▼◄► buttons to pan the image. The POINT ▲▼◄► buttons Panning function can work only when the image is larger than the screen size.
Computer Input Aspect Setting (For LV-8227A, LV-8227M) This projector has the picture screen resize function, which enables you to customize the image size. Press the MENU button to display the Aspect Menu On-Screen Menu. Use the Point ▲▼ buttons to select Screen and then press the Point ►...
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Computer Input Digital zoom + Remote control unit Select Digital zoom +. The On-Screen Menu disappears and D. zoom + appears. Press the OK POINT ▲▼◄► buttons button to expand the image size. Use the Point ▲▼◄► buttons to pan the image. The Panning function can work only when the image is larger OK button than the screen size.
VIDEO Input Input Source Selection (VIDEO, S-VIDEO) Direct Operation Choose VIDEO or S-VIDEO by pressing the Remote control unit VIDEO or the S-VIDEO button on the remote control unit. VIDEO button VIDEO S-VIDEO button S-VIDEO Menu Operation Press the MENU button to display the VIDEO On-Screen Menu. Use the Point ▲▼ buttons to select Input and then press the Point ►...
VIDEO Input Input Source Selection (COMPONENT, SCART, HDMI) Direct Operation Choose COMPUTER (COMPONENT) or COMPUTER (SCART) by pressing the COMPONENT or the COMPUTER button on the remote control unit. Choose HDMI by pressing the HDMI button on the remote controller. Remote control unit HDMI button COMPUTER button COMPUTER (ANALOG PC) COMPUTER (SCART) COMPONENT button COMPUTER (COMPONENT) Input Menu Menu Operation Press the MENU button to display the LV-RC06...
VIDEO Input VIDEO System Selection Press the MENU button to display the AV System Menu (VIDEO or S-VIDEO) On-Screen Menu. Use the Point ▲▼ buttons to select Input and then press the Point ► or the OK button. Select VIDEO, COMPUTER (S-VIDEO) or COMPUTER (COMPONENT) input source. (pp. 41-42) Use the Point ▲▼ buttons to select System and then press the Point ►...
VIDEO Input Image Mode Selection Direct Operation IMAGE button Select the desired image mode among Remote control unit Presentation, Standard, High contrast, Presentation Cinema, Blackboard (Green), Colorboard, User 1, User 2, User 3 and User 4 by pressing Standard the IMAGE button on the remote control unit. High contrast Cinema Menu Operation Blackboard (Green)
VIDEO Input Image Adjustment Press the MENU button to display the Image Adjust Menu On-Screen Menu. Use the Point ▲▼ buttons to select Image adjust and then press the Point ► or the OK button. Use the Point ▲▼ buttons select the desired item and then press the OK button to display the adjustment dialog box.
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VIDEO Input Noise reduction Noise interference on the screen can be reduced. Select one of the following options to get smoother images. Off ..Disabled. L 1 ..Lower reduction L 2 ..Higher reduction Progressive An interlaced video signal can be displayed in progressive mode.
VIDEO Input Aspect Setting (For LV-7292A, LV-7297A, LV-7392A, LV-7292M, LV-7297M) This projector has the picture screen resize function, which enables you to customize the image size. Press the MENU button to display the Aspect Menu On-Screen Menu. Use the Point ▲▼ buttons to select Aspect and then press the Point ►...
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VIDEO Input Keystone This function is used to adjust keystone Keystone distortion of the projected image. Use the Point ▲▼ buttons to choose the item you want to adjust. Keystone To correct keystone distortion, press the OK button. Keystone appears on the screen. Use the Point ▲▼...
VIDEO Input Aspect Setting (For LV-8227A, LV-8227M) This projector has the picture screen resize function, which enables you to customize the image size. Aspect Menu Press the MENU button to display the On-Screen Menu. Use the Point ▲▼ buttons to select Aspect and then press the Point ►...
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VIDEO Input Keystone This function is used to adjust keystone Keystone distortion of the projected image. Use the Point ▲▼ buttons to choose the item you want to adjust. Keystone To correct keystone distortion, press the OK button. Keystone appears on the screen. Use the Point ▲▼...
Setting Setting This projector has a Setting menu that allows you to set up the other various functions described below. Press the MENU button to display the Setting Menu On-Screen Menu. Press the Point ▲▼ buttons to select Setting and press the Point ►...
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Setting Auto setup Auto setup This function enables Auto input, Auto Keystone correction and Auto PC adjustment by pressing the AUTO SET button on the top control or the remote control unit. Settings for those functions can be altered as follows: Auto input This function detects the input signal automatically.
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Setting Background Select the background screen for when no input signal is detected. Press the Point ▲▼ buttons to switch between each option. blue..Project a blue background. User..Project an image captured in the Logo setting. Black..Project a black background. Display This function decides whether to display On-Screen Displays.
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Setting Capture This function enables you to capture an image Capture being projected to use it for a starting-up display or interval of presentations. Select Capture and press the OK button. A confirmation box appears and select Yes to capture the projected image. After capturing the projected image, go to the Logo select function and set it to User.
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Setting Enter a Logo PIN code Use the Point ▲▼ buttons to enter a number. Enter a Logo PIN code Press the Point ◄► buttons to fix the number and move the red frame pointer to the next box. The number changes to . If you fixed an incorrect number, use the Point ◄►...
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Setting HDMI setup HDMI setup This function is only used for HDMI input source. Image Select Normal or Enhanced to match the video range setting of your HDMI Digital RGB equipment. Sound HDMI: When using the HDMI cable, select HDMI. Both video and audio are transferred and you need not to connect any additional cables for audio.
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Setting X: disabled O: enabled Standby mode Network/Serial This function is available when operating the projector via network. Serial command For LV-7292A, LV-7297A, LV-7392A, Network*2 LV-8227A: Audio Out X *1 Network .. Supply the power to the network Direct power on function even after turning off the *1 When switch the STANDBY MIC OUT function On in projector by pressing the POWER Standby mode status, only MIC volume can be output.
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Setting Closed Caption Closed Caption Closed Caption is a printed version of the program sound or other information displayed on the screen. If the input signal contains closed captions, you can turn on the feature and switch the channels. Press the Point ▲▼ buttons to select Off, CC1, CC2, CC3 or CC4.
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Setting Lamp mode This function allows you to change brightness of the screen. High ... Brighter than the Normal mode. Normal ..Normal brightness Eco .... Lower brightness reduces the lamp power consumption and extends the lamp life. Note: • Lamp mode can not be changed for a while after turning on the projector.
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Setting Security (Key lock and PIN code lock) This function allows you to use the Key lock and PIN code lock function to set the security for the projector operation. Key lock Key lock This function locks the top control and remote control unit buttons to prevent operation by unauthorized persons.
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Setting Enter a PIN code Use the Point ▲▼ buttons to enter a number. Enter a PIN code Press the Point ◄ ► buttons to fix the number and move the red frame pointer to the next box. The number changes to . If you fixed an incorrect number, use the Point ◄...
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Setting This function provides the following options in the cooling fans’ operation when the projector is turned off (p.23). L 1 ..Normal operation L 2 ..Slower, lower-sound and longish-time than the normal operation (L 1). Fan control Choose the running speed of cooling fans from the following options according to the ground elevation under which you use the projector.
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Setting Filter counter This function is used to set a frequency for the Filter counter filter cleaning. Use the Point ▲▼ buttons to select Filter counter and then press the Point ► or the OK button to access the submenu items. Filter counter..Show the total accumulated time of the filter use timer setting.
Information Input Source Information Display The Information Menu is used for checking the status of the image signal being projected and the operation of the projector. Remote control unit Direct Operation Press the INFO. button on the remote control unit to display the Information Menu. Menu Operation INFO. button Press the Point ▲▼...
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. When the temperature inside the projector Top Control reaches a certain level, the projector will be automatically shut down to protect the inside of the projector.
Maintenance and Cleaning Replacing the Filter Filter prevents dust from accumulating on the optical elements inside the projector. Should the Filter become clogged with dust particles, it will reduce cooling fans’ effectiveness and may result in internal heat buildup and adversely affect the life of the projector. If a “Filter warning” icon appears on the screen, replace the Filter immediately.
Maintenance and Cleaning Attaching the Lens Cap When moving this projector or while not using it over an extended period of time, attach the lens cap. Attach the lens cap according to the following procedures. Thread the string through the hole on the lens cap and then tie a knot in the string to secure it in place.
Maintenance and Cleaning Lamp Replacement POWER WARNING When the projection lamp of the projector Top Control reaches its end of life, the Lamp replacement icon appears on the screen and LAMP LAMP LAMP REPLACE AUTO SET REPLACE indicator lights yellow. Replace the REPLACE lamp with a new one promptly. The timing when indicator the LAMP REPLACE indicator should light is lights yellow...
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Maintenance and Cleaning ORDER REPLACEMENT LAMP Replacement lamp can be ordered through your dealer. When ordering a projection lamp, give the following information to the dealer. ● Model No. of your projector : LV-7292A, LV-7297A, LV-7392A, LV-8227A, LV-7292M, LV-7297M, LV-8227M ● Replacement Lamp Type No. : LV-LP35 CAUTION LAMP HANDLING PRECAUTIONS This projector uses a high-pressure lamp which must be handled carefully and properly.
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 on pages 17-19. – Make sure all equipment is connected to AC outlet and the power is turned on. –...
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Appendix No image – Check the connection between your computer or video equipment and the projector. See pages 17-19. – See if the input signal is correctly output from your computer. Some laptop computers may need to change the setting for monitor output when connecting to a projector.
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Appendix The image is distorted or runs off. – Check PC adjust menu or Screen menu and adjust them. See pages 33-34, 38-40. PIN code dialog box appears – PIN code lock is being set. Enter a PIN code (the “1234” or at start-up. numbers you have set). See pages 22, 60-61. The Remote control unit does – Check the batteries. not work.
Appendix Menu Tree Computer Input/HDMI Input/VIDEO Input Setting Input COMPUTER ANALOG PC Language 20 languages provided. COMPONENT Menu position SCART Auto setup Auto input Off/On 1/On 2 S-VIDEO Auto PC On/Off Auto keystone HDMI Auto Manual VIDEO Background Blue/User/Black Display Off /On/Countdown off Logo Logo select Default...
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Appendix HDMI Input/VIDEO Input Computer Input System (1) SVGA 1 System Auto System Auto Mode 1 1080i Mode 2 1035i SECAM - - - - 720p NTSC 575p NTSC 4.43 * Systems displayed in the System Menu vary depending on an input signal. 480p PAL-M 575i PAL-N...
Appendix Indicators and Projector Condition Check the indicators for projector condition. Indicators Projector Condition POWER WARNING LAMP REPLACE red/green yellow The projector is off. (The AC power cord is unplugged.) The projector is in stand-by mode. Press the POWER button to turn on the projector. ...
Appendix Compatible Computer Specifications Basically this projector can accept the signal from all computers with the V-, H-Frequency mentioned below and less than 140 MHz of Dot Clock. When selecting these modes, PC adjustment can be limited. ON-SCREEN H-frekv. V-frekv. ON-SCREEN H-frekv. V-frekv.
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Appendix When the input signal is digital from HDMI terminal, refer to the chart below. ON-SCREEN ON-SCREEN H-frekv. V-frekv. H-frekv. V-frekv. RESOLUTION RESOLUTION (KHz) (Hz) (KHz) (Hz) DISPLAY DISPLAY D-480p 640 x 480 31.47 59.88 D-WXGA 17 1280x800 58.289 69.975 D-575p 768 x 575 31.25...
Appendix Technical Specifications Projector Type Multi-media Projector 13.13” x 3.98” x 9.72” (333.5mm x 101.0mm x 247.0mm) Dimensions (W x H x D) (Not including protrusions) Mechanical Information LV-7292A, LV-7297A, LV-7392A, LV-8227A : 6.6 lbs (2.99 kg) Net Weight LV-7292M, LV-7297M, LV-8227M : 6.4 lbs (2.9 kg) Foot Adjustment 0˚...
Appendix Pj Link Notice (Only for LV-7292A, LV-7297A, LV-7392A, LV-8227A) This projector is compliant with PJLink Standard Class 1 of JBMIA (Japan Business Machine and Information System Industries Association). This projector supports all commands defined by PJLink Class 1 and is verified conformance with PJLink Standard Class 1. For PJ Link password, see the user’s manual of “Network Set-up and Operation.”...
Appendix PIN Code Protection While the projector is locked with the PIN code. Put the label below (supplied) on in a prominent place of the projector's body while it is locked with a PIN code.
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Amadora, Portugal CANON Belgium N.V./S.A. Berkenlaan 3, 1831 Diegem (Mechelen), Belgium CANON U.S.A. INC. CANON Netherland NV One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY Neptunusstraat 1, 2132 JA Hoofddorp, 11042-1198, U.S.A. The Netherlands For all inquires concerning this product, call CANON LUXEMBOURG S.A.