Canon · Under 3,000 lumens · SVGA

Canon LV-S4

1,500lumens
800×600native
1.6–1.9throw ratio
2.2 kgweight

The Canon LV-S4 is a 3LCD projector rated at 1,500 lumens with a native resolution of 800×600. It uses a 200w uhp bulb light source. Its lens has a throw ratio of 1.6–1.9:1. Released April 2005.

Throw distance table

Distance from lens to surface for each image width (4:3 (SVGA)). Calculated as throw ratio × width; check the manufacturer's lens calculator before installation.

Image widthHeightStandard lens
1.6–1.9:1
2 m (6.6 ft)1.5 m3.2–3.8 m
3 m (9.8 ft)2.25 m4.8–5.7 m
4 m (13.1 ft)3.0 m6.4–7.6 m
5 m (16.4 ft)3.75 m8.0–9.5 m
6 m (19.7 ft)4.5 m9.6–11.4 m
8 m (26.2 ft)6.0 m12.8–15.2 m
10 m (32.8 ft)7.5 m16.0–19.0 m
12 m (39.4 ft)9.0 m19.2–22.8 m
15 m (49.2 ft)11.25 m24.0–28.5 m
20 m (65.6 ft)15.0 m32.0–38.0 m
25 m (82.0 ft)18.75 m40.0–47.5 m
30 m (98.4 ft)22.5 m48.0–57.0 m

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Maximum image size for projection mapping

Largest image that keeps a 10:1 contrast against ambient light on a light, matte surface (80% optical efficiency). See how this is calculated.

Ambient lightMax areaMax width × height
Dark rural site (1 lux)133 m²13.3 × 10.0 m
Quiet street at night (5 lux)27 m²6.0 × 4.5 m
Lit city square (15 lux)9 m²3.4 × 2.6 m
Bright urban area (30 lux)4 m²2.4 × 1.8 m
Indoor, lights dimmed (50 lux)3 m²1.9 × 1.4 m

Full specifications

Additional FeaturesProgressive Scan circuitry, Silent Mode, and more.
Aspect Ratio4:3 (SVGA)
Color Processing8-bit
Contrast300:1 (full on/off)
Data ModesMAX 1280x1024
Digital KeystoneVertical only
Digital ZoomNo
Display Type3LCD
FeaturesFCC B
Image Size60.00" - 150.00"
Included Lens1.2x manual zoom , manual focus
Internal Speakers0.8 Watts Mono
Lamp ModelLV-LP23 / POA-LMP78 Buy LV-LP23 Lamp
Lens ShiftNo
Light Source200W UHP bulb
MSRP$1,399 (USD)
Power100V - 240V
Projector PlacementFor a " diagonal screen, place the projector lens between 10'-8" and 12'-8" from the screen.
Projector Size3.30" x 10.60" x 7.80" (HxWxD)
ReleasedApril 2005
Resolution800x600
StatusDiscontinued Jun 2006
Throw Distance7.6' - 15.9' Calculate Throw Distance
Throw Ratio1.60:1 - 1.90:1 (D:W)
Video Modes575i, 480i
Warranty3 Years
Weight4.8 lbs
White Brightness1,500 Lumens (ANSI) 1

Specifications compiled from ProjectorCentral and manufacturer data. Prices change — verify with dealers.

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