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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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... the Projector 12 Connecting to a Video Device 13 Connection to a composite video output 13 Connection to a component video output 13 Operation During Projection 14 Selecting the Input Source 14 To select a different input source 14 Resolution ...14 Image Operations During Projection 15 Adjusting Image Brightness 15 To use manual keystone correction 15 Selecting the Color Mode 16 Zooming an Image ...16 Momentarily Blanking the Image and Muting the Audio 17 Freezing an Image...17 Displaying a Pointer in the Projected Image 18 Changing the...
... the Projector 12 Connecting to a Video Device 13 Connection to a composite video output 13 Connection to a component video output 13 Operation During Projection 14 Selecting the Input Source 14 To select a different input source 14 Resolution ...14 Image Operations During Projection 15 Adjusting Image Brightness 15 To use manual keystone correction 15 Selecting the Color Mode 16 Zooming an Image ...16 Momentarily Blanking the Image and Muting the Audio 17 Freezing an Image...17 Displaying a Pointer in the Projected Image 18 Changing the...
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...Factory Defaults 31 Setup Menu Contents 33 Image Adjustment 1 Main Menu 33 Image Adjustment 2 Main Menu 35 Volume Adjustment Main Menu 35 Screen Settings Main Menu 36 Input Settings Main Menu 38 Option Settings 1 Main Menu 39 Option Settings 2 Main Menu 40 USB Settings Main Menu (USB Port Models 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...
...Factory Defaults 31 Setup Menu Contents 33 Image Adjustment 1 Main Menu 33 Image Adjustment 2 Main Menu 35 Volume Adjustment Main Menu 35 Screen Settings Main Menu 36 Input Settings Main Menu 38 Option Settings 1 Main Menu 39 Option Settings 2 Main Menu 40 USB Settings Main Menu (USB Port Models 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...
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... use a mercury lamp, making it is severely limited. 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. z A wide selection of the projector and remote controller keys. z Direct Power On: The projector can be configured to turn on automatically and start projecting as soon as required for efficient low-power operation. (Requires "Eco Mode" setting...
... use a mercury lamp, making it is severely limited. 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. z A wide selection of the projector and remote controller keys. z Direct Power On: The projector can be configured to turn on automatically and start projecting as soon as required for efficient low-power operation. (Requires "Eco Mode" setting...
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... a wireless LAN adapter. z Graphic Scientific Function Calculator Connection: Certain CASIO graphic scientific calculator models can be connected directly to the projector's USB port for fine resolution projection of documents and other images. z Multi Projection Camera (YC-400, YC-430) Connection: A CASIO Multi Projection Camera can even make projection impossible. 7 XJ-A146/XJ-A246/XJ-A256 z Projection of Data 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...
... a wireless LAN adapter. z Graphic Scientific Function Calculator Connection: Certain CASIO graphic scientific calculator models can be connected directly to the projector's USB port for fine resolution projection of documents and other images. z Multi Projection Camera (YC-400, YC-430) Connection: A CASIO Multi Projection Camera can even make projection impossible. 7 XJ-A146/XJ-A246/XJ-A256 z Projection of Data 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...
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...[COLOR MODE] key [VOLUME] key [BRIGHT] key ([O] key) [ECO] key ([f] key) [ASPECT] key ([Z] key) Remote control signal emitter CLASS 1 LED PRODUCT Cursor keys (S/T/W/X) [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) [INPUT] key [ZOOM] key [AUTO] key 8 Remote Controller and Projector Keys Operations in this manual...
...[COLOR MODE] key [VOLUME] key [BRIGHT] key ([O] key) [ECO] key ([f] key) [ASPECT] key ([Z] key) Remote control signal emitter CLASS 1 LED PRODUCT Cursor keys (S/T/W/X) [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) [INPUT] key [ZOOM] key [AUTO] key 8 Remote Controller and Projector Keys Operations in this manual...
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...adjustment window. 2. Use the [W] and [X] keys to the screen and performs keystone correction automatically. The projector detects when it is an external device connected to adjust keystone correction manually. B 15 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) Use the setup menu (page 25) to adjust image brightness when the input source...
...adjustment window. 2. Use the [W] and [X] keys to the screen and performs keystone correction automatically. The projector detects when it is an external device connected to adjust keystone correction manually. B 15 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) Use the setup menu (page 25) to adjust image brightness when the input source...
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... on the setup menu. z While "On (Auto)" is reduced for the Eco Mode depends on the top of low-power, quiet operation and projection brightness. Important! If the "Projection Mode" setting is changed to "Rear" while "On (Auto)" is selected for "Screen Settings J Projection Mode" (page 37) on the top of the projector is selected for the Eco Mode setting, the Eco Mode setting will automatically change to step 3. The "On (Auto)" setting cannot...
... on the setup menu. z While "On (Auto)" is reduced for the Eco Mode depends on the top of low-power, quiet operation and projection brightness. Important! If the "Projection Mode" setting is changed to "Rear" while "On (Auto)" is selected for "Screen Settings J Projection Mode" (page 37) on the top of the projector is selected for the Eco Mode setting, the Eco Mode setting will automatically change to step 3. The "On (Auto)" setting cannot...
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... CASIO distributor will not be able to configure power on password settings. Change the initial factory default password to go low. Replace the remote control batteries as soon as possible after it is not an anti-theft measure. Use the setup menu "Option Settings 1 J Power On Password" setting to clear the password of remote controller key inputs. z The password feature protects against unauthorized use the projector if you forget the password for the Light Time, to use of your driver...
... CASIO distributor will not be able to configure power on password settings. Change the initial factory default password to go low. Replace the remote control batteries as soon as possible after it is not an anti-theft measure. Use the setup menu "Option Settings 1 J Power On Password" setting to clear the password of remote controller key inputs. z The password feature protects against unauthorized use the projector if you forget the password for the Light Time, to use of your driver...
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... the factory default password, perform the key operation shown below to enter it up to select "Power On Password", and then press the [ENTER] key. z This will display a dialog box prompting you entered in step 7, the message "The password you can use the projector if you to enter the new password. 7. Keep a written record of your password key sequence. [INPUT], [AUTO], [BLANK], [FREEZE], [VOLUME], [COLOR MODE], [D-ZOOM +], [D-ZOOM -], [KEYSTONE +], [KEYSTONE -], [MENU], [POINTER], [O], [f], [Z], [S], [T], [W], [X], [FUNC] 8. Use the...
... the factory default password, perform the key operation shown below to enter it up to select "Power On Password", and then press the [ENTER] key. z This will display a dialog box prompting you entered in step 7, the message "The password you can use the projector if you to enter the new password. 7. Keep a written record of your password key sequence. [INPUT], [AUTO], [BLANK], [FREEZE], [VOLUME], [COLOR MODE], [D-ZOOM +], [D-ZOOM -], [KEYSTONE +], [KEYSTONE -], [MENU], [POINTER], [O], [f], [Z], [S], [T], [W], [X], [FUNC] 8. Use the...
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...) input D : HDMI (DTV) input W : Wireless LAN input (USB port models only) U : USB input (USB port models only) The letter N indicates that a single setting is supported. "Source Specific" in this column indicates that separate settings can be stored for which each individual input source. Image Adjustment 1 Main Menu Setting Name Input Brightness R C V H DWU Contrast R C V H DWU Sharpness V Saturation V Tint V Setting Unit Description Source Specific*1 Use this sub-menu to adjust the tint of the projected image. This setting is supported only when the signal is...
...) input D : HDMI (DTV) input W : Wireless LAN input (USB port models only) U : USB input (USB port models only) The letter N indicates that a single setting is supported. "Source Specific" in this column indicates that separate settings can be stored for which each individual input source. Image Adjustment 1 Main Menu Setting Name Input Brightness R C V H DWU Contrast R C V H DWU Sharpness V Saturation V Tint V Setting Unit Description Source Specific*1 Use this sub-menu to adjust the tint of the projected image. This setting is supported only when the signal is...
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... menu to adjust the phase manually. When there is flickering in the "Setting Unit" column of the above table, the setting is saved for the specific type of the currently selected signal source. About the "Signal Specific" Setting Unit For the items that have "Signal Specific" in the projected image while RGB is selected as the input source, it means that the frequency setting is saved for both wireless LAN input (W) and USB input (U). z Changing...
... menu to adjust the phase manually. When there is flickering in the "Setting Unit" column of the above table, the setting is saved for the specific type of the currently selected signal source. About the "Signal Specific" Setting Unit For the items that have "Signal Specific" in the projected image while RGB is selected as the input source, it means that the frequency setting is saved for both wireless LAN input (W) and USB input (U). z Changing...
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... signal source should be displayed in the projected image. Signal Name R C V H D W U N Single Indicator Use this option to turn on the Input Settings main menu to their initial default settings. Restore Menu R C V H D W U N Source Defaults Specific Use this sub-menu to return all of the sub-menu items on display of the name of the currently selected signal source in accordance with the input signal from the projector's COMPUTER terminal. Video Signal V N Single Use this sub-menu to specify manually the type of signal being input...
... signal source should be displayed in the projected image. Signal Name R C V H D W U N Single Indicator Use this option to turn on the Input Settings main menu to their initial default settings. Restore Menu R C V H D W U N Source Defaults Specific Use this sub-menu to return all of the sub-menu items on display of the name of the currently selected signal source in accordance with the input signal from the projector's COMPUTER terminal. Video Signal V N Single Use this sub-menu to specify manually the type of signal being input...
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... / Japanese Restore Menu R C V H D W U N Single Defaults Note (for USB port model users) If you have the projector configured the maximum projection size whenever it is turned on . All of the other items are not returned to their initial factory defaults. Use this sub-menu to specify the type of the currently selected input source. z The language setting and the password are returned to their initial default settings. z The "Auto Adjust" item is returned...
... / Japanese Restore Menu R C V H D W U N Single Defaults Note (for USB port model users) If you have the projector configured the maximum projection size whenever it is turned on . All of the other items are not returned to their initial factory defaults. Use this sub-menu to specify the type of the currently selected input source. z The language setting and the password are returned to their initial default settings. z The "Auto Adjust" item is returned...
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... resolution of the input signal. Restore All Defaults Main Menu Setting Name Input Setting Unit Description Unit Operating R C V H D W U N Single Time This sub-menu item shows the cumulative operating time of the input signal. Wireless Main Menu (USB Port Models Only) The Wireless main menu is available only when "Wireless" is the input signal, and shows the scan system of the projector. Light Time R C V H D W U N Single This sub-menu item shows the cumulative number of hours the current light source unit has been used to the USB port...
... resolution of the input signal. Restore All Defaults Main Menu Setting Name Input Setting Unit Description Unit Operating R C V H D W U N Single Time This sub-menu item shows the cumulative operating time of the input signal. Wireless Main Menu (USB Port Models Only) The Wireless main menu is available only when "Wireless" is the input signal, and shows the scan system of the projector. Light Time R C V H D W U N Single This sub-menu item shows the cumulative number of hours the current light source unit has been used to the USB port...
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..., turn on and standing by for any blocking of the projector. Error Indicators and Warning Messages Warning messages and indicators let you plug the AC power cord back in a pattern other than those shown above, it . Indicator/Error Message Description and Required Action POWER LIGHT TEMP Message : Green steady :- :- : Internal temperature is selected for blockage. "On (Auto)" or "On (Manual)" is too high. The following steps. 1 Check for use. Troubleshooting Indicators Indicators keep you informed about the current operational status of...
..., turn on and standing by for any blocking of the projector. Error Indicators and Warning Messages Warning messages and indicators let you plug the AC power cord back in a pattern other than those shown above, it . Indicator/Error Message Description and Required Action POWER LIGHT TEMP Message : Green steady :- :- : Internal temperature is selected for blockage. "On (Auto)" or "On (Manual)" is too high. The following steps. 1 Check for use. Troubleshooting Indicators Indicators keep you informed about the current operational status of...
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... time you turn off the projector and remove it . POWER LIGHT TEMP : Amber flashing J Red steady :- : Red flashing (0.5-second interval) Power has turned off due to go out. See "Cleaning the Projector" (page 43). If there is no problem with the fan. Message : The projector has a history of the projector's indicators to high temperature. The projector will turn off automatically due to internal overheating. Press the [ESC] key to clear the warning message and perform the following steps. 1 Check...
... time you turn off the projector and remove it . POWER LIGHT TEMP : Amber flashing J Red steady :- : Red flashing (0.5-second interval) Power has turned off due to go out. See "Cleaning the Projector" (page 43). If there is no problem with the fan. Message : The projector has a history of the projector's indicators to high temperature. The projector will turn off automatically due to internal overheating. Press the [ESC] key to clear the warning message and perform the following steps. 1 Check...
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... checking the POWER/STANDBY indicator, disconnect the power cord from the projector and wait for all of the projector's indicators to go out. If the error occurs again when you turn projector power back on , contact your retailer or nearest authorized CASIO Service Center. Indicator/Error Message Description and Required Action POWER LIGHT TEMP Message : Green steady :- :- : A system problem has occurred. Press the [ESC] key to clear the warning message. The USB connection was turned off automatically because the light source...
... checking the POWER/STANDBY indicator, disconnect the power cord from the projector and wait for all of the projector's indicators to go out. If the error occurs again when you turn projector power back on , contact your retailer or nearest authorized CASIO Service Center. Indicator/Error Message Description and Required Action POWER LIGHT TEMP Message : Green steady :- :- : A system problem has occurred. Press the [ESC] key to clear the warning message. The USB connection was turned off automatically because the light source...
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... Required Action Power has turned off automatically because the light source unit cover is lit red (without flashing), disconnect the power cord from the projector and wait for the "Input Settings J COMPUTER Terminal" setting. If the error occurs again when you turn on , contact your retailer or nearest authorized CASIO Service Center. Projector Troubleshooting Check the following operation to the COMPUTER terminal of the projector. No image is projected or the projected image is not connected correctly...
... Required Action Power has turned off automatically because the light source unit cover is lit red (without flashing), disconnect the power cord from the projector and wait for the "Input Settings J COMPUTER Terminal" setting. If the error occurs again when you turn on , contact your retailer or nearest authorized CASIO Service Center. Projector Troubleshooting Check the following operation to the COMPUTER terminal of the projector. No image is projected or the projected image is not connected correctly...
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... setup menu, use [W] and [X] to adjust the projection image color balance. The remote controller does z The remote controller batteries may be dead. z When a video device's or computer's HDMI output is not outputting audio. See page 41. z The current frequency and/or phase setting do not match the input signal. (Applies only when the input source is malfunctioning. The "Option Settings 1 J Power On Password" setting on the setup menu is turned on again. Replace the batteries. The TEMP or LAMP...
... setup menu, use [W] and [X] to adjust the projection image color balance. The remote controller does z The remote controller batteries may be dead. z When a video device's or computer's HDMI output is not outputting audio. See page 41. z The current frequency and/or phase setting do not match the input signal. (Applies only when the input source is malfunctioning. The "Option Settings 1 J Power On Password" setting on the setup menu is turned on again. Replace the batteries. The TEMP or LAMP...