E
DATA PROJECTOR
XJ-A141/XJ-A146*
XJ-A241/XJ-A246*
XJ-A251/XJ-A256*
* USB Port Models
User’s Guide
z Be sure to read the precautions in the separate Setup Guide.
z Be sure to keep all user documentation handy for future
reference.
Contents
Connecting the Analog RGB Output of a
Connecting the HDMI Output of a Video Device or
Connection to a component video output................................................................. 13
Resolution.................................................................................................................. 14
Adjusting Image Brightness....................................................................................... 15
Zooming an Image..................................................................................................... 16
To mute the audio...................................................................................................... 20
B
3
Presentation Timer ...............................................................................21
To select the Eco Mode............................................................................................. 23
Inputting a Password................................................................................................. 28
Image Adjustment 1 Main Menu................................................................................ 33
Image Adjustment 2 Main Menu................................................................................ 35
USB Settings Main Menu (USB Port Models Only) ................................................... 42
Cleaning the Lens.................................................................................43
4
Specifications.......................................................................................55
About this manual...
All of the operations in this manual are explained using the remote controller that comes with the
projector.
5
Projector Overview
This section describes the features of the projector, and explains the functions of the projector and
remote controller keys.
Projector Features and Main Functions
XJ-A141/XJ-A146/XJ-A241/XJ-A246/XJ-A251/XJ-A256
z Mercury-free Hybrid Light Source:
A CASIO-original laser and LED hybrid light source delivers high luminance from 2,500 to
3,000 lumens. This projector does not use a mercury lamp, making it environmentally friendly.
z Slim and compact:
A4 file size and approximately 43 mm slim. Compact enough to install or use just about anywhere.
z HDMI video/audio input:
HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) input support enables direct connectivity with today’s
HDMI enabled notebook PCs, high-definition video devices (BD, HD DVD, DVD players, etc.), and
games. The projector supports image projection and audio output from these devices.
z Wide projection range:
A wide angle 2X zoom allows projection even when projector-to-screen distance is severely limited.
When using a projection size of 60 inches, projection can be performed from a distance of
1.4 meters (XJ-A241/XJ-A246/XJ-A251/XJ-A256) or 1.7 meters (XJ-A141/XJ-A146).
z A wide selection of input sources:
Analog RGB, composite video, component video (Y·Cb·Cr, Y·Pb·Pr), and HDMI input sources are
supported.
z Intelligent Brightness Control function (Eco Mode):
The projector senses surrounding light levels and adjusts projection brightness automatically as
required for efficient low-power operation. (Requires “Eco Mode” setting to be set to “On (Auto)”.)
z Pointer:
The remote controller can be used to select one of a variety of different pointers for use during
projection.
z Direct Power On:
The projector can be configured to turn on automatically and start projecting as soon as it is
plugged into a power outlet.
6
XJ-A241/XJ-A246/XJ-A251/XJ-A256
z WXGA Resolution:
The XJ-A241/XJ-A246/XJ-A251/XJ-A256 models support WXGA (1280 × 800) resolution for optimal
viewing of content formatted for today’s widescreen displays. This makes it perfect for projecting
images from widescreen notebook PCs and HD video input sources.
XJ-A146/XJ-A246/XJ-A256
z Projection of Data from USB Memory or a Memory Card without a Computer:
USB memory or a memory card (using a commercially available USB card reader) can be connected
directly to the projector’s USB port. The projector comes with special software for converting
PowerPoint presentation data to a format that can be stored to USB memory or a memory card and
projected without using a computer. Images and movies also can be projected directly from USB
memory or a memory card.
z Multi Projection Camera (YC-400, YC-430) Connection:
A CASIO Multi Projection Camera can be connected directly to the projector’s USB port for fine
resolution projection of documents and other images. Document camera capabilities allow
projection of data without going through a computer.
z Graphic Scientific Function Calculator Connection:
Certain CASIO graphic scientific calculator models can be connected directly to the projector’s
USB port for projection of the calculator screen contents.
z Projection of Computer Screen Contents via Wireless LAN:
The projector comes with a wireless LAN adapter. After a wireless LAN connection is established,
the contents of the computer screen can be sent to the projector for projection.
z Support for Wireless projection from MobiShow:
You can install AWIND’s MobiShow (client software for wireless connection to a projector) on a
smartphone or mobile terminal, and then use the projector to project photographs and presentation
files stored in the smartphone or terminal memory.
* Note that the type of terminal and the MobiShow version can limit certain functions or can even
make projection impossible.
7
Remote Controller and Projector Keys
Operations in this manual are presented based on the remote controller that comes with the projector.
Major operation keys are also provided on the projector unit, so the most of the same procedures can
also be performed directly on the projector.
Remote Controller Keys
[INPUT] key
[MENU] key
Remote control signal emitter
[ZOOM +] [ZOOM –] keys
CLASS 1 LED PRODUCT
[FOCUS S] [FOCUS T] keys
[P] (Power) key
[TIMER] key
[ESC] key
Cursor keys (S/T/W/X)
[ENTER] key ([STYLE] key)
[FUNC] key
[AUTO] key
[BLANK] key
[D-ZOOM +] [D-ZOOM –] keys
[KEYSTONE +] [KEYSTONE –] keys
[POINTER] key
[FREEZE] key
[COLOR MODE] key
[VOLUME] key
[BRIGHT] key ([O] key)
[ECO] key ([f] key)
[ASPECT] key ([Z] key)
The remote controller does not come with batteries loaded. You need to load the two supplied
batteries before use.
Important!
To avoid running down the batteries, store the remote control unit so its keys are not pressed
inadvertently.
Projector Keys and Indicators
TEMP indicator
LIGHT indicator
POWER/STANDBY indicator
[FOCUS] key
[ENTER] key
[MENU] key
[ESC] key
[P] (Power) key
[INPUT] key
[AUTO] key
Cursor keys (q/w/U/I)
[ZOOM] key
8
Back Terminals
Depending on your projector, the orientation of the ports and terminals may be opposite from those
shown in the illustration below. Functions and use of the ports and terminals are the same as
described in this manual, regardless of their orientation.
COMPUTER terminal
Serial port*
AV terminal
Speaker
Remote control signal receiver
HDMI port
Intake vents
USB port
Power connector
(XJ-A146/XJ-A246/XJ-A256 only)
Anti-theft lock hole
* This serial port is for connecting a separately available special cable (YK-5) to control the projector
from a computer.
Loading Remote Controller Batteries
Important!
Be sure to use alkaline batteries only.
RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE.
DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS.
Caution
*
1. Open the battery cover on the back 2. Load two new batteries into the
of the remote controller.
case, making sure that their positive
(+) and negative (–) ends are facing
correctly.
3. Close the battery cover on the back of the remote controller.
Replacing Remote Controller Batteries
Open the battery cover on the back of the remote controller, replace the old batteries with new ones,
and then close the battery cover.
C
9
Setting Up the Projector
Locate the projector on a desk, table, or stand that is firm and level. Make sure that you allow
sufficient space around the sides and back of the projector for proper ventilation. The following
illustrations show how the projector should be oriented for optimum projection relative to the screen.
XJ-A141/XJ-A146
XJ-A241/XJ-A246/XJ-A251/XJ-A256
Screen
Screen
Make sure the projector is at a right angle to the screen.
Position the projector so the lens side is at the edge of the table,
etc.
z The projector can be configured for projection from the back of a screen. For details, see
Setup Precautions
z Use a conveniently located power outlet that you can reach easily when you need to unplug the
projector.
z Do not allow any objects to be within the area indicated by the dashed line below, which is an area
within 30cm (11.8 inches) of the projector. Keep all obstacles and other objects at least 30cm away
from the projector’s vents.
z Airflow from air conditioning equipment can blow the heat being exhausted from the area around
the projector’s lens in a way that causes heat ripples to appear in the projected image. If this
happens, adjust the airflow of the air conditioning equipment or move the projector.
Intake vents
Intake vents
Exhaust vents
30cm
(11.8 inches)
Intake vents
10
Connecting to an Image Output Device
Connecting the Analog RGB Output of a Computer to
the Projector
Connect the projector’s COMPUTER terminal to the RGB terminal of a computer as shown in the
illustration below.
Important!
z Always turn off the projector and the computer before connecting them.
z Take care so the volume level of the computer is not set too high.
Projector
Computer
AV terminal
COMPUTER terminal
To monitor terminal
To line output terminal
(analog RGB output terminal)
Bundled mini D-Sub cable
Audio cable (commercially available)
11
Connecting the HDMI Output of a Video Device or
Computer to the Projector
The projector supports projection and output of HDMI video and audio output from a computer or
video device.
Important!
Turn off the projector and the computer or video device before connecting them.
Projector
Computer or video device
HDMI port
To HDMI output terminal
HDMI cable (commercially available)
z You will need to obtain a commercially available HDMI cable with a connector that matches the
terminal of the output device on one end and a connector that matches the projector’s HDMI port
(HDMI Type A Socket) on the other end.
z The projector supports L-PCM 32kHz, 44.1kHz, and 48kHz HDMI audio signals.
12
Connecting to a Video Device
The projector is able to project images from the composite video output or component video output of
a connected video device.
Important!
Always turn off the projector and the video device before connecting them.
Connection to a composite video output
Projector
Video device
AV terminal
To video output
To audio output
terminals
terminal
Yellow
Red
White
Bundled special AV cable
z You can use the bundled special AV cable to connect to a pin jack (RCA) type video output terminal.
When connecting a video camera or other video device with a special video output terminal, use the
special cable that comes with the video device. For details, see the documentation that comes with
the video device.
Connection to a component video output
Projector
Video device
AV terminal
COMPUTER terminal
To component video
output terminals
To audio output
terminals
Yellow
(Not connected)
Red
Component video cable (commercially available)
White
Bundled special AV cable
z Component video output terminals come in 3-terminal sets: Y·Cb·Cr or Y·Pb·Pr. Be sure to match
the colors of the plugs on a component video cable with the colors of the terminals (Green: Y;
Blue: Cb/Pb; Red: Cr/Pr).
z Note that connection only to an analog component video output terminal is supported.
Connection to a digital output terminal is not supported.
13
Operation During Projection
Selecting the Input Source
Turning on the projector initially causes the same input source that was selected the last time it was
turned off to be selected.
To select a different input source
1. Press the [INPUT] key.
z This displays the input source selection screen.
2. Use the [T] and [S] keys to select the name of the input source you want to
select and then press the [ENTER] key.
z The name of the input source you select appears in the upper right corner of the projection
screen for a few seconds.
z The message “No signal input.” will appear if no input signal can be selected.
Resolution
Depending on the projector model, its video resolution will be fixed at XGA (1024 × 768 pixels) or
WXGA (1280 × 800 pixels). Images may appear coarse, text and other figures may be difficult to read
or a moire pattern may appear when the input signal from a computer does not match the projector’s
video resolution. If this happens, try doing the following.
z Change the computer’s output resolution setting so it matches the projector’s video resolution.
about changing its settings.
z Change the “Aspect Ratio” setting to “True” (Applies only to models that support WXGA video
resolution).
With the “True” setting, the projector projects the input signal at its actual size (1 input source dot
equal to one projector output pixel dot).
For information about configuring the Aspect Ratio setting, see “Changing the Aspect Ratio of the
14
Image Operations During Projection
You can perform the following operations while projecting an image.
z Image brightness adjustment
z Manual keystone correction
z Color mode selection
z Image zooming
z Momentarily blanking the image and muting the audio
z Image freeze
z Pointer display in the projected image
z Aspect ratio switching
Adjusting Image Brightness
Note
(for USB port model users)
device connected to the USB port or via the wireless adapter.
1. Press the [BRIGHT] key.
z This displays the brightness adjustment window.
2. Use the [W] and [X] keys to adjust image brightness.
3. To hide the window, press the [ESC] key.
To use manual keystone correction
The projector has a keystone correction feature that prevents
distortion of the projected image when projecting from an
angle. The projector detects when it is at a vertical angle to the
screen and performs keystone correction automatically.
You can use the [KEYSTONE +] and [KEYSTONE –] keys to
adjust keystone correction manually.
B
15
Selecting the Color Mode
You can select from among various different color mode settings in accordance with image contents
and projection conditions.
Important!
The color mode cannot be selected in the following cases.
To change the color mode
1. Press the [COLOR MODE] key.
z This displays the color mode selection window. The currently selected color mode is the one
whose button is selected (filled in).
2. Use the [T] and [S] keys to move the highlighting to the color mode you want to
select, and then press the [ENTER] key.
z This will select the button next to the highlighted color mode name.
3. To hide the window, press the [ESC] key.
Zooming an Image
1. Press the [D-ZOOM +] key.
z This will enlarge the center of the projected image one step.
2. To zoom in on the center of the projected image more, press the [D-ZOOM +]
key again. To zoom out, press the [D-ZOOM –] key.
z Each press of [D-ZOOM +] zooms in (increases the zoom factor), while [D-ZOOM –] zooms
out. Holding down either key continuously scrolls the zoom factor.
3. While an image is zoomed, use the [S], [T], [W], and [X] keys to scroll the view
to other parts of the image.
4. To exit the zoom operation, press the [ESC] key.
16
Momentarily Blanking the Image and Muting the Audio
1. Press the [BLANK] key.
z This temporarily blanks the image (projecting a black screen) and mutes the audio.
2. To resume normal image and sound, press the [BLANK] key (or [ESC] key).
Note
You can specify projection of a black screen or blue screen, or a logo. For details, see “Blank
Freezing an Image
Pressing the [FREEZE] key freezes the projected image.
To freeze the projected image
1. While an image is being projected from an input source, press the [FREEZE] key.
z This will capture the image that is on the screen at the moment you press [FREEZE] and stores
it in projector memory. That image remains projected on the screen.
2. To restore projection of the image from an input source, press the [ESC] key.
B
17
Displaying a Pointer in the Projected Image
You can select from among different pointer styles, including various arrow styles, for display in the
projected image. Pointers can be used during a presentation to indicate or highlight a specific part of
the image.
Note
Depending on the pointer style you are using, the pointer may not display properly when you are
using keystone correction. If this happens, use the [KEYSTONE +] and [KEYSTONE –] keys to
change the keystone correction value to zero.
To display a pointer in the image
1. Press the [POINTER] key.
z This will cause a pointer to appear in the image.
z You also can use the setup menu to specify the pointer type that appears first when you press
2. Use the cursor keys to move the pointer to the location you want.
z Holding down a cursor key moves the cursor at high speed.
3. To modify the pointer as described below, press the [STYLE] key.
For this pointer type:
Pressing [STYLE] will change it like this:
J
J
J
J
J
J
J
J
J
J
J
J
Toggle between flashing and not flashing
To select the pointer type
1. Press the [POINTER] key to display the pointer.
2. Keep pressing the [POINTER] key until the pointer you want is displayed.
z Each press of the [POINTER] key cycles through the available pointer types.
To clear the pointer from the image
Press the [ESC] key.
18
Changing the Aspect Ratio of the Projected Image
Press the [ASPECT] key to cycle through the aspect ratio settings for the projected image.
Available settings depend on your projector model as shown below. For details about the meaning of
XJ-A241/XJ-A246/XJ-A251/XJ-A256
Pressing the [ASPECT] key will cycle through settings in accordance with the current input source as
shown below.
Input Source
Video, Component, HDMI (DTV)
RGB, HDMI (PC)
Pressing [ASPECT] will cycle through these settings:
Normal J 16:9 J 4:3 J Letter Box
Normal J Full J 4:3 J True
XJ-A141/XJ-A146
Pressing the [ASPECT] key will toggle between settings in accordance with the current input source as
shown below.
Input Source
Video, Component, HDMI (DTV)
RGB, HDMI (PC)
Pressing [ASPECT] will toggle between these settings:
Normal
Normal
ꢀ
16:9
Full
ꢀ
Note
Important!
Note that enlarging or reducing the size of an image using the [ASPECT] key for commercial
purposes or public presentation may infringe on the legally protected copyright of the copyright
holder of the original material.
B
19
Adjusting the Volume Level
You can use the remote controller keys to adjust the volume level of the audio that is output from the
projector’s speaker or the AV terminal.
To adjust the volume level
1. Press the [VOLUME] key.
z This causes the [Volume] screen to appear on the projected image.
2. Press the [X] key to increase the volume, or the [W] key to lower the volume.
3. After the setting is the way you want, press the [ESC] key.
z This causes the [Volume] screen to disappear.
Note
You also can use the setup menu to adjust the volume level. For details, see “Volume
To mute the audio
1. Press the [VOLUME] key.
2. Press the [ENTER] key.
z This stops output from the speaker.
3. To restore the audio, press the [VOLUME] key again.
B
20
|