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z Be sure to read the precautions in the separate Setup Guide. 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 keep all user documentation handy for future reference.
z Be sure to read the precautions in the separate Setup Guide. 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 keep all user documentation handy for future reference.
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... Setup Precautions 10 Connecting to an Image Output Device 11 Connecting the Analog RGB Output of a Computer to the Projector 11 Connecting the HDMI Output of a Video Device or Computer to the Projector 12 Connecting to a Video Device 13 Connection to a composite video output 13 Connection to a component video output 13 Operation...
... Setup Precautions 10 Connecting to an Image Output Device 11 Connecting the Analog RGB Output of a Computer to the Projector 11 Connecting the HDMI Output of a Video Device or Computer to the Projector 12 Connecting to a Video Device 13 Connection to a composite video output 13 Connection to a component video output 13 Operation...
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...Timer 21 Eco Mode (Power Saving, Low Noise 23 To select the Eco Mode 23 Using the [FUNC] Key 24 Configuring Advanced Projector Settings 25 Basic Setup Menu Operations 25 Displaying the Setup Menu 25 Configuring Setup Menu Settings 25 Basic Setup Menu Example 26 Direct ...Only 42 Wireless Main Menu (USB Port Models Only 42 Operational Info Main Menu 42 Restore All Defaults Main Menu 42 Cleaning the Projector 43 Cleaning the Projector Exterior 43 Cleaning the Lens 43 Cleaning Intake and Exhaust Vents 43 Troubleshooting 44 Indicators 44 Error Indicators and Warning Messages 44 4
...Timer 21 Eco Mode (Power Saving, Low Noise 23 To select the Eco Mode 23 Using the [FUNC] Key 24 Configuring Advanced Projector Settings 25 Basic Setup Menu Operations 25 Displaying the Setup Menu 25 Configuring Setup Menu Settings 25 Basic Setup Menu Example 26 Direct ...Only 42 Wireless Main Menu (USB Port Models Only 42 Operational Info Main Menu 42 Restore All Defaults Main Menu 42 Cleaning the Projector 43 Cleaning the Projector Exterior 43 Cleaning the Lens 43 Cleaning Intake and Exhaust Vents 43 Troubleshooting 44 Indicators 44 Error Indicators and Warning Messages 44 4
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Projector Troubleshooting 47 Appendix 49 Remote Controller Signal Range 49 Projection Distance and Screen Size 50 Aspect Ratio Setting and Projection Image 51 Supported Signals 53 Specifications 55 About this manual are explained using the remote controller that comes with the projector. 5 All of the operations in this manual...
Projector Troubleshooting 47 Appendix 49 Remote Controller Signal Range 49 Projection Distance and Screen Size 50 Aspect Ratio Setting and Projection Image 51 Supported Signals 53 Specifications 55 About this manual are explained using the remote controller that comes with the projector. 5 All of the operations in this manual...
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... limited. Compact enough to turn on automatically and start projecting as soon as required for use during projection. 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 these devices. z Intelligent Brightness Control function (Eco...
... limited. Compact enough to turn on automatically and start projecting as soon as required for use during projection. 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 these devices. z Intelligent Brightness Control function (Eco...
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... images from USB memory or a memory card. z Projection of documents and other images. XJ-A146/XJ-A246/XJ-A256 z Projection of the calculator screen contents. z Graphic Scientific Function Calculator Connection: Certain CASIO graphic scientific calculator models can be sent to the projector's USB port. After a wireless LAN connection is established, the contents of data without...
... images from USB memory or a memory card. z Projection of documents and other images. XJ-A146/XJ-A246/XJ-A256 z Projection of the calculator screen contents. z Graphic Scientific Function Calculator Connection: Certain CASIO graphic scientific calculator models can be sent to the projector's USB port. After a wireless LAN connection is established, the contents of data without...
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...control unit so its keys are presented based on the projector. Remote Controller and Projector Keys Operations in this manual are not pressed inadvertently. Major operation keys are also provided on the projector unit, so the most of the same procedures can ... [ENTER] key ([STYLE] key) [D-ZOOM +] [D-ZOOM -] keys [KEYSTONE +] [KEYSTONE -] keys [POINTER] key The remote controller does not come with the projector. Projector Keys and Indicators TEMP indicator LIGHT indicator POWER/STANDBY indicator [FOCUS] key [ENTER] key [MENU] key [ESC] key [P] (Power) key Cursor keys (q/w/U/I) ...
...control unit so its keys are presented based on the projector. Remote Controller and Projector Keys Operations in this manual are not pressed inadvertently. Major operation keys are also provided on the projector unit, so the most of the same procedures can ... [ENTER] key ([STYLE] key) [D-ZOOM +] [D-ZOOM -] keys [KEYSTONE +] [KEYSTONE -] keys [POINTER] key The remote controller does not come with the projector. Projector Keys and Indicators TEMP indicator LIGHT indicator POWER/STANDBY indicator [FOCUS] key [ENTER] key [MENU] key [ESC] key [P] (Power) key Cursor keys (q/w/U/I) ...
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... on the back of the remote controller. Back Terminals COMPUTER terminal AV terminal Remote control signal receiver Serial port* Speaker HDMI port USB port (XJ-A146/XJ-A246/XJ-A256 only) Anti-theft lock hole Intake vents Power connector * This serial port is for connecting a separately available special cable (YK-5) to use alkaline...
... on the back of the remote controller. Back Terminals COMPUTER terminal AV terminal Remote control signal receiver Serial port* Speaker HDMI port USB port (XJ-A146/XJ-A246/XJ-A256 only) Anti-theft lock hole Intake vents Power connector * This serial port is for connecting a separately available special cable (YK-5) to use alkaline...
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... that you need to the screen. The following illustrations show how the projector should be configured for projection from the back of the projector for optimum projection relative to unplug the projector. XJ-A141/XJ-A146 XJ-A241/XJ-A246/XJ-A251/XJ-A256 Screen Screen Make sure the projector is firm and level. For details, see "Projection Mode" (page 37...
... that you need to the screen. The following illustrations show how the projector should be configured for projection from the back of the projector for optimum projection relative to unplug the projector. XJ-A141/XJ-A146 XJ-A241/XJ-A246/XJ-A251/XJ-A256 Screen Screen Make sure the projector is firm and level. For details, see "Projection Mode" (page 37...
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Projector AV terminal COMPUTER terminal Computer To monitor terminal (analog RGB output terminal) Bundled mini D-Sub cable Audio cable (commercially available) To line output terminal 11 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 the computer is not set too high. Important! z Take care so the volume level of a computer as shown in the illustration below. z Always turn off the projector and the computer before connecting them.
Projector AV terminal COMPUTER terminal Computer To monitor terminal (analog RGB output terminal) Bundled mini D-Sub cable Audio cable (commercially available) To line output terminal 11 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 the computer is not set too high. Important! z Take care so the volume level of a computer as shown in the illustration below. z Always turn off the projector and the computer before connecting them.
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Connecting the HDMI Output of a Video Device or Computer to obtain a commercially available HDMI cable with a connector that matches the projector's HDMI port (HDMI Type A Socket) on one end and a connector that matches the terminal of HDMI video and audio output from ...For information about HDMI video signal supported by the projector, see page 54. Turn off the projector and the computer or video device before connecting them. z The projector supports L-PCM 32kHz, 44.1kHz, and 48kHz HDMI audio signals. 12 Important! Projector HDMI port Computer or video device HDMI cable (...
Connecting the HDMI Output of a Video Device or Computer to obtain a commercially available HDMI cable with a connector that matches the projector's HDMI port (HDMI Type A Socket) on one end and a connector that matches the terminal of HDMI video and audio output from ...For information about HDMI video signal supported by the projector, see page 54. Turn off the projector and the computer or video device before connecting them. z The projector supports L-PCM 32kHz, 44.1kHz, and 48kHz HDMI audio signals. 12 Important! Projector HDMI port Computer or video device HDMI cable (...
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... comes with the video device. Connection to an analog component video output terminal is supported. Connecting to a Video Device The projector is not supported. 13 Connection to a digital output terminal is able to project images from the composite video output or component...to a pin jack (RCA) type video output terminal. Red: Cr/Pr). z Note that connection only to a component video output Projector AV terminal COMPUTER terminal Video device To component video output terminals To audio output terminals Component video cable (commercially available) Bundled special AV ...
... comes with the video device. Connection to an analog component video output terminal is supported. Connecting to a Video Device The projector is not supported. 13 Connection to a digital output terminal is able to project images from the composite video output or component...to a pin jack (RCA) type video output terminal. Red: Cr/Pr). z Note that connection only to a component video output Projector AV terminal COMPUTER terminal Video device To component video output terminals To audio output terminals Component video cable (commercially available) Bundled special AV ...
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... the [ENTER] key. Images may appear coarse, text and other figures may appear when the input signal from a computer does not match the projector's video resolution. For information about the video resolution of your computer for a few seconds. For information about changing its settings. Use the [T] ... input signal can be difficult to read or a moire pattern may be selected. z The message "No signal input." With the "True" setting, the projector projects the input signal at XGA (1024 × 768 pixels) or WXGA (1280 × 800 pixels). Press the [INPUT] key. z Change the...
... the [ENTER] key. Images may appear coarse, text and other figures may appear when the input signal from a computer does not match the projector's video resolution. For information about the video resolution of your computer for a few seconds. For information about changing its settings. Use the [T] ... input signal can be difficult to read or a moire pattern may be selected. z The message "No signal input." With the "True" setting, the projector projects the input signal at XGA (1024 × 768 pixels) or WXGA (1280 × 800 pixels). Press the [INPUT] key. z Change the...
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...automatically. You can perform the following operations while projecting an image. Press the [BRIGHT] key. B 15 The projector detects when it is an external device connected to adjust keystone correction manually. Image Operations During Projection You can use manual keystone... correction The projector has a keystone correction feature that prevents distortion of the projected image when projecting from an angle. z Image brightness adjustment...
...automatically. You can perform the following operations while projecting an image. Press the [BRIGHT] key. B 15 The projector detects when it is an external device connected to adjust keystone correction manually. Image Operations During Projection You can use manual keystone... correction The projector has a keystone correction feature that prevents distortion of the projected image when projecting from an angle. z Image brightness adjustment...
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..., press the [BLANK] key (or [ESC] key). B 17 That image remains projected on the screen at the moment you press [FREEZE] and stores it in projector memory. Momentarily Blanking the Image and Muting the Audio 1. Press the [BLANK] key. Freezing an Image Pressing the [FREEZE] key freezes the projected image.
..., press the [BLANK] key (or [ESC] key). B 17 That image remains projected on the screen at the moment you press [FREEZE] and stores it in projector memory. Momentarily Blanking the Image and Muting the Audio 1. Press the [BLANK] key. Freezing an Image Pressing the [FREEZE] key freezes the projected image.
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...each setting, see "Aspect Ratio" (page 36) under "Screen Settings Main Menu". XJ-A241/XJ-A246/XJ-A251/XJ-A256 Pressing the [ASPECT] key will toggle between 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...) RGB, HDMI (PC) Pressing [ASPECT] will cycle through the aspect ratio settings for commercial purposes or public presentation may infringe on your projector model as shown below . Note that enlarging or reducing the size of the original material.
...each setting, see "Aspect Ratio" (page 36) under "Screen Settings Main Menu". XJ-A241/XJ-A246/XJ-A251/XJ-A256 Pressing the [ASPECT] key will toggle between 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...) RGB, HDMI (PC) Pressing [ASPECT] will cycle through the aspect ratio settings for commercial purposes or public presentation may infringe on your projector model as shown below . Note that enlarging or reducing the size of the original material.
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... [Volume] screen to appear on page 35. Note You also can use the setup menu to adjust the volume level. z This stops output from the projector's speaker or the AV terminal. B 20 To adjust the volume level 1. Adjusting the Volume Level You can use the remote controller keys to adjust the...
... [Volume] screen to appear on page 35. Note You also can use the setup menu to adjust the volume level. z This stops output from the projector's speaker or the AV terminal. B 20 To adjust the volume level 1. Adjusting the Volume Level You can use the remote controller keys to adjust the...
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... To reset the timer to its start a countdown timer operation 1. B 22 To re-display the timer after about five seconds. z Turning off the projector, performing the "Restore All Defaults" (page 42) operation, or performing the "Restore Menu Defaults" (page 41) operation on the timer. z If ...Timer" is selected and then press the [ENTER] key. Use the [T] and [S] keys to display the timer function menu. 2. Any other projector operations do not have any affect on the Option Settings 2 main menu while a timer countdown operation is "Off", the timer will remain displayed....
... To reset the timer to its start a countdown timer operation 1. B 22 To re-display the timer after about five seconds. z Turning off the projector, performing the "Restore All Defaults" (page 42) operation, or performing the "Restore Menu Defaults" (page 41) operation on the timer. z If ...Timer" is selected and then press the [ENTER] key. Use the [T] and [S] keys to display the timer function menu. 2. Any other projector operations do not have any affect on the Option Settings 2 main menu while a timer countdown operation is "Off", the timer will remain displayed....
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... setup conditions affect the brightness sensor, so operation when "On (Auto)" is selected for the Eco Mode depends on the top of the projector is not blocked by anything. On (Auto) : A brightness sensor on the projection screen. 2. Use the [W] and [X] keys to ... Important! z If you select another setting, jump to step 4. 3. A greater number gives high priority to balance the needs of the projector senses surrounding light, and automatically adjusts projection brightness and color accordingly. Press the [ECO] key. Off : Give top priority to projection brightness...
... setup conditions affect the brightness sensor, so operation when "On (Auto)" is selected for the Eco Mode depends on the top of the projector is not blocked by anything. On (Auto) : A brightness sensor on the projection screen. 2. Use the [W] and [X] keys to ... Important! z If you select another setting, jump to step 4. 3. A greater number gives high priority to balance the needs of the projector senses surrounding light, and automatically adjusts projection brightness and color accordingly. Press the [ECO] key. Off : Give top priority to projection brightness...
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... the [ESC] key. 7. Press the [ENTER] key. 4. Guidance text Guidance text provides a brief description of the projection screen. Configuring Setup Menu Settings 1. Configuring Advanced Projector Settings Your projector has a setup menu that is highlighted. Basic Setup Menu Operations Displaying the Setup Menu Pressing the [MENU] key displays the menu shown below in...
... the [ESC] key. 7. Press the [ENTER] key. 4. Guidance text Guidance text provides a brief description of the projection screen. Configuring Setup Menu Settings 1. Configuring Advanced Projector Settings Your projector has a setup menu that is highlighted. Basic Setup Menu Operations Displaying the Setup Menu Pressing the [MENU] key displays the menu shown below in...