Canon Intros Ultra-Short-Throw Multimedia Projector

Canon has introduced the LV-8235 UST Multimedia Projector, an ultra-short-throw projector, capable of projecting an 80-inch picture from a distance of only 1.04 feet, according to the company. The LV-8235 UST can sit on a table or be mounted horizontally or vertically on a wall, ceiling, or floor for a variety of 3D or 2D display applications, including educational presentations, advertising/digital signage, or museum/arcade rear-projection screens.

The Canon LV-8235 has a rated brightness of 2,500 lumens, a 2,000:1 contrast ratio, and native WXGA (1280 x 800) resolution at a 16:10 aspect ratio, suitable for HD video or graphics created on widescreen laptops.

The Canon LV-8235 UST Multimedia Projector can be used for either normal 2D display or stereoscopic 3D display, depending upon user preference. The frame-sequential method of 3D display employed by the projector switches parallax images intended for the left eye and right eye at very high speed and requires the use of active-shutter type glasses.

The Canon LV-8235 directs the images it generates through the projection lens and onto a built-in reflection mirror for loop-back through a projection window. This configuration makes it possible to use a table or a floor as a projection screen. The ultra-short throw capability also allows users to install the projector in a wide range of compact positions, including, through the use of approved brackets and attachments, horizontal or vertical wall or ceiling mounts. Examples of ultra-short throw applications include cost-effective 3D or 2D rear-projection in museums or arcades, or digital signage use in which store-front product promotions can be projected onto the sidewalk or the floor of a shopping mall to attract the attention of people walking by. The Canon LV-8235 UST Multimedia Projector is also suitable for many classroom applications where proximity to the whiteboard or screen helps to minimize the possibility of obstructions to projected images.

The LV-8235 UST Multimedia Projector’s ultra-short throw capabilities and close proximity to the screen also minimize shadows as well as glare that could shine in an education or business presenter’s eyes. Computer synchronization is an automatic feature that turns on when a computer is connected to the projector and an input signal is detected. The feature then automatically synchronizes the projector with the computer’s screen resolution. Direct Power-On is useful for inaccessible ceiling-installed projectors, as it automatically turns on the projector when the power cord is plugged into an outlet, eliminating the need to press the power switch on the unit. Other features include HDMI digital input, a built-in 10-watt speaker, an RJ-45 network connection, an RS-232C serial connection, and quiet operation (28dBA) in Eco mode.

The Canon LV-8235 UST Multimedia Projector is currently available at a list price of $1,799. It is backed by Canon U.S.A.’s three-year limited warranty and exclusive Projector Protection Program (“Triple P”), a free service program that provides a loaner projector of equal or greater value in the event that a qualifying unit is in need of repair.