Canon has introduced a new line of LCD projectors that display presentations from a mere 8.2 feet away from a screen, a wall, or virtually any other selected surface.  Using Canon's new optics and engineering including a 1.6x Canon wide zoom lens, the LV-7215, LV-7210, and LV-5210 microportable LCD projectors are designed to produce a theater-sized image in any size room.

The LV-7215, LV-7210 and LV-5210 microportable LCD projectors will make their debut in mid-September for suggested list prices of $3,499, $2,499 and $1,999, respectively.

All three projectors support Canon's new optional networking accessories including a Multi Card Imager (LV-MI01), Wired LAN Card (LV-WN01), Wireless LAN Card (LV-WN02) and Compact Flash Card (LV-WN03). The Wireless LAN Card   enables presenters to send a document from computer to projector without stretching hookups. The Wired LAN Card combines with the supplied LAN cable for connecting the projector directly to a network for controlling the projector from a central location, scheduling operation, and transmitting image files or documents. For users that need to travel as light as possible, the Compact FlashCard allows projection of digital images without even using a computer.The Wired LAN Card combines with the LAN cable provided to directly connect the projector to a network.  The Compact FlashCard allows projection of digital images in the absence of a computer.

The Canon LV-7215 projector offers ] 2500 ANSI lumens and a Native XGA resolution. It runs at a quiet 35dB. The LV-7215 also features scan circuitry for converting a 480i/575i signal to progressive, for an even cleaner picture when projecting a TV signal. For total connectivity, The LV-7215 projector includes a DVI-I terminal for linking to a computer, and it accepts a variety of inputs for  use with such peripherals as DVD players, HDTV receivers, VCRs, digital camcorders, and digital cameras.

Canon's LV-7210 model offers Native XGA Resolution and 2000 ANSI lumens. Like the LV-7215, the LV7210-projector also runs at 35db and features progressive scan circuitry (suitable for home theater setups) as well as the DVI-I terminal for greater connectivity.

The new Canon LV-5210 displays images with Native SVGA resolution and 2000 ANSI lumens. Here again, Canon's ultra-wide 1.6x zoom lens permits projection of a 100" image from just 8.2 feet away, and its scan circuitry makes TV watching a big picture production. The LV-5210 projector also features the DVI-I total connectivity terminal and quieter operation (35dB) than the previous generation.

(http://www.usa.canon.com)