Canon LV-8227A

The Canon LV-8227A is an LCD-based business projector similar to the Canon LV-8320 that I recently reviewed but more moderately priced, and a tad smaller, lighter, and dimmer. The LV-8227A has fewer ports and less of a zoom range, and lacks a carrying case. They both have decent data and good video image quality, though, so choosing between them may depend on your needs and budget. There are other more capable choices out there, but the LV-8227A is a good deal for its price.

The LV-8227A has a rated brightness of 2,500 lumens and a native WXGA (1,280 by 800) resolution, a 16:10 aspect ratio compatible with many widescreen laptops. The brightness is a bit on the low side, as most similar projectors, including the LV-8320, pack around 3,000 lumens. The brightness difference is less than you might think, as perception of brightness is logarithmic.

The LV-8227A is silver colored with a deep gray base and rounded corners. At the lens are the focus and (1.2x) zoom rings. At 3.9 by 13.0 by 9.6 inches (HWD) and 6.5 pounds, this projector is portable, though a bit on the large size for regular toting, and it lacks a carrying case.

The LV-8227A has a basic set of ports: VGA (which triples as a component video and S-video input); 3 RCA jacks for composite audio/video; HDMI, RS232; Ethernet; audio-out, and a microphone jack. It lacks the LV-8320's dual VGA and audio-in ports as well as a dedicated S-video port.

Testing
I tested the LV-8227A from about 8 feet away; it threw an image that filled our 6-feet-diagonal test screen. Data image quality, tested using the DisplayMate suite, was suitable for typical business and classroom uses. Text quality was good, readable if a bit blurred at the smallest sizes.

Most colors seemed reasonably true, although one issue that I came across was tinting. White areas sometimes seemed slightly yellow, and grays frequently showed a greenish tint that at worst was significant enough to be distracting. Borders between bright and dark areas often showed a trace of color (yellow or blue) fringing. The tinting was less prominent, though still visible, in Presentation mode than in Standard mode. Though fine for most data presentations, I?d hesitate to use this projector in situations where exact color is important.

Video was a little above average for a data projector, good enough to show short to mid-length clips as part of a presentation. As an LCD projector, it's free of the potentially distracting rainbow effect that's an issue with many DLP projectors. Some flesh tones seemed on the pale side. Sound from the single 10W speaker was reasonably loud and of decent audio quality, adequate for a smallish room.

The Canon LV-8227A is slightly smaller and lighter than the LV-8320, which costs about $200 more based on current retail prices. The LV-8227A is slightly dimmer, which could make a difference in situations with considerable ambient light. It also has a less of a zoom range, making it less versatile in its placement, and a reduced set of ports. They're both capable projectors with decent data image quality, and as they're LCD based they're immune to the rainbow effect as a potential distraction (particularly with video) to those who are sensitive to it.

The Editors' Choice Epson PowerLite 1775W Multimedia Projector is slim and light, and offers WiFi connectivity plus the ability to run presentations from a USB thumb drive. It offers excellent still and video image quality. It does, however, cost considerably more than the LV-8227A.

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