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The LV-7525 includes a full array of inputs and outputs. There are two
VGA-type computer inputs and one VGA-type computer output (for a monitor
out). There are two mini-stereo computer audio inputs, a set of left
and right RCA audio inputs, and an external speaker mini-stereo jack.
Additional video inputs include composite video, S-video and a set of
component video connectors for an HDTV signal.
As is now typical with most projectors, the remote control can function as a wireless mouse for a notebook or desktop computer. Unusual control settings include a Ceiling mode that reverses the top/bottom and left/right orientation to allow for mounting the projector on the ceiling; a Rear mode that reverses the left/right orientation to allow for using the projector with a rear projection screen; and a Display mode that lets you hide various on-screen display messages so you can have a more professional presentation.
While the projector is larger than an ultra-portable, it’s still small enough that it can be carried fairly easily. Its 10.7-inch width, 5.4-inch height, and 16.2-inch depth means you won’t be tucking it into your oversized notebook case, though it can travel in its own. Canon sells a $299 padded case with built-in wheels and an extended handle that makes it manageable for overhead storage on most flights.
The LV-7525 represents a reasonable compromise between an ultra-portable projector and a heavier fixed-installation projector. It’s light enough that you can transport it from city to city without too much trouble, or easily move it from room to room within a building. It’s also bright enough to work in just about any meeting room or small-to-medium-sized auditorium. It may be tempting to go for a projector that weighs half as much, but the LV-7525 would be more than twice as bright and would likely receive three or four times as much use. Once you treat your presentation to a full-bodied 2,750-ANSI-lumen projector, you may never want to go back to an anemic little ultra-portable.
David English is a freelance writer in Greensboro, North Carolina.
Canon USA
Phone: 516-328-5960
Fax: 516-328-5959
Web site: www.usa.canon.com
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