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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. z Be sure to read the precautions in the separate Setup Guide.
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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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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... 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
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... be used to turn on automatically and start projecting as soon as it environmentally friendly. 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 Wide projection range: A wide angle 2X zoom allows...
... be used to turn on automatically and start projecting as soon as it environmentally friendly. 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 Wide projection range: A wide angle 2X zoom allows...
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...be projected directly from USB memory or a memory card. z Graphic Scientific Function Calculator Connection: Certain CASIO graphic scientific calculator models can be sent to the projector for projection of the calculator screen contents. After a wireless LAN connection is established, the contents ...files stored in the smartphone or terminal memory. * Note that can be connected directly to the projector's USB port. The projector comes with a wireless LAN adapter. XJ-A146/XJ-A246/XJ-A256 z Projection of Data from widescreen notebook PCs and HD video input sources. z Support for ...
...be projected directly from USB memory or a memory card. z Graphic Scientific Function Calculator Connection: Certain CASIO graphic scientific calculator models can be sent to the projector for projection of the calculator screen contents. After a wireless LAN connection is established, the contents ...files stored in the smartphone or terminal memory. * Note that can be connected directly to the projector's USB port. The projector comes with a wireless LAN adapter. XJ-A146/XJ-A246/XJ-A256 z Projection of Data from widescreen notebook PCs and HD video input sources. z Support for ...
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...(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... avoid running down the batteries, store the remote control unit so its keys are also provided on the projector unit, so the most of the same procedures can also be performed directly on the remote controller that comes with batteries loaded....
...(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... avoid running down the batteries, store the remote control unit so its keys are also provided on the projector unit, so the most of the same procedures can also be performed directly on the remote controller that comes with batteries loaded....
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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...on the back of the remote controller, replace the old batteries with new ones, and then close the battery cover. 9 Be sure to control the projector from a computer. Load two new batteries into the case, making sure that their positive (+) and negative (-) ends are facing correctly. 3. Replacing ...
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...on the back of the remote controller, replace the old batteries with new ones, and then close the battery cover. 9 Be sure to control the projector from a computer. Load two new batteries into the case, making sure that their positive (+) and negative (-) ends are facing correctly. 3. Replacing ...
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... area indicated by the dashed line below, which is at a right angle to the screen. XJ-A141/XJ-A146 XJ-A241/XJ-A246/XJ-A251/XJ-A256 Screen Screen Make sure the projector is firm and level. z Do not allow sufficient space around the projector's lens in a way that is at the edge of the table, etc. z Airflow from...
... area indicated by the dashed line below, which is at a right angle to the screen. XJ-A141/XJ-A146 XJ-A241/XJ-A246/XJ-A251/XJ-A256 Screen Screen Make sure the projector is firm and level. z Do not allow sufficient space around the projector's lens in a way that is at the edge of the table, etc. z Airflow from...
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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 z Take care so the volume level of a computer as shown in the illustration below. Important! z Always turn off the projector and the computer before connecting them. 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.
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 z Take care so the volume level of a computer as shown in the illustration below. Important! z Always turn off the projector and the computer before connecting them. 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.
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... of HDMI video and audio output from a computer or video device. Projector HDMI port Computer or video device HDMI cable (commercially available) To HDMI output terminal z You will need to the Projector The projector supports projection and output of the output device on the other end. ...z 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....
... of HDMI video and audio output from a computer or video device. Projector HDMI port Computer or video device HDMI cable (commercially available) To HDMI output terminal z You will need to the Projector The projector supports projection and output of the output device on the other end. ...z 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....
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... special AV cable to connect to an analog component video output terminal is not supported. 13 Connecting to a Video Device The projector is able to a digital output terminal is supported. Connection to project images from the composite video output or component video output ...of the terminals (Green: Y; Red: Cr/Pr). Be sure 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 ...
... special AV cable to connect to an analog component video output terminal is not supported. 13 Connecting to a Video Device The projector is able to a digital output terminal is supported. Connection to project images from the composite video output or component video output ...of the terminals (Green: Y; Red: Cr/Pr). Be sure 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 ...
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...to select and then press the [ENTER] key. z Change the "Aspect Ratio" setting to "True" (Applies only to models that comes with your projector, see "Changing the Aspect Ratio of your computer for a few seconds. Use the [T] and [S] keys to select the name of the input source you... corner of the "Specifications" (page 55). If this happens, try doing the following. Operation During Projection Selecting the Input Source Turning on the projector model, its video resolution will appear if no input signal can be difficult to read or a moire pattern may be selected. z This displays ...
...to select and then press the [ENTER] key. z Change the "Aspect Ratio" setting to "True" (Applies only to models that comes with your projector, see "Changing the Aspect Ratio of your computer for a few seconds. Use the [T] and [S] keys to select the name of the input source you... corner of the "Specifications" (page 55). If this happens, try doing the following. Operation During Projection Selecting the Input Source Turning on the projector model, its video resolution will appear if no input signal can be difficult to read or a moire pattern may be selected. z This displays ...
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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. To hide the window, press the [ESC] key. You can perform the ... image brightness when the input source is at a vertical angle to adjust image brightness. 3. 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. Press the [BRIGHT] key.
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. To hide the window, press the [ESC] key. You can perform the ... image brightness when the input source is at a vertical angle to adjust image brightness. 3. 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. Press the [BRIGHT] key.
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... Pressing the [FREEZE] key freezes the projected image. That image remains projected on the screen at the moment you press [FREEZE] and stores it in projector memory. Note You can specify projection of the image from an input source, press the [FREEZE] key. To freeze the projected image 1. While an image...
... Pressing the [FREEZE] key freezes the projected image. That image remains projected on the screen at the moment you press [FREEZE] and stores it in projector memory. Note You can specify projection of the image from an input source, press the [FREEZE] key. To freeze the projected image 1. While an image...
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... or public presentation may infringe on your projector model as shown below . Input Source Video, Component, HDMI (DTV) RGB, HDMI (PC) Pressing [ASPECT] 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 ... Settings Main Menu". Available settings depend on the legally protected copyright of the copyright holder of the original material. 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 .
... or public presentation may infringe on your projector model as shown below . Input Source Video, Component, HDMI (DTV) RGB, HDMI (PC) Pressing [ASPECT] 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 ... Settings Main Menu". Available settings depend on the legally protected copyright of the copyright holder of the original material. 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 .
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... lower the volume. 3. Note You also can use the setup menu to adjust the volume level. Press the [VOLUME] key. 2. z This stops output from the projector's speaker or the AV terminal. After the setting is output from the speaker. 3. Press the [X] key to increase the volume, or the [W] key to disappear...
... lower the volume. 3. Note You also can use the setup menu to adjust the volume level. Press the [VOLUME] key. 2. z This stops output from the projector's speaker or the AV terminal. After the setting is output from the speaker. 3. Press the [X] key to increase the volume, or the [W] key to disappear...
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z This will close the timer function menu and start time 1. Any other projector operations do not have any affect on the Option Settings 2 main menu while a timer countdown operation is not displayed, it will disappear after about five ... reset the timer to its start the countdown. B 22 To start time settings. 2. 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 This will start a count up...
z This will close the timer function menu and start time 1. Any other projector operations do not have any affect on the Option Settings 2 main menu while a timer countdown operation is not displayed, it will disappear after about five ... reset the timer to its start the countdown. B 22 To start time settings. 2. 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 This will start a count up...
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...on these factors. Off : Give top priority to projection brightness. z This causes "Eco Mode" window to appear on the top of the projector senses surrounding light, and automatically adjusts projection brightness and color accordingly. The "On (Auto)" setting cannot be given to low-power, low-noise ...projection screen. 2. Important! To hide the window, press the [ESC] key. A greater number gives high priority to balance the needs of the projector is selected for the Eco Mode depends on the setup menu. Press the [ECO] key. z If you select another setting, jump to step ...
...on these factors. Off : Give top priority to projection brightness. z This causes "Eco Mode" window to appear on the top of the projector senses surrounding light, and automatically adjusts projection brightness and color accordingly. The "On (Auto)" setting cannot be given to low-power, low-noise ...projection screen. 2. Important! To hide the window, press the [ESC] key. A greater number gives high priority to balance the needs of the projector is selected for the Eco Mode depends on the setup menu. Press the [ECO] key. z If you select another setting, jump to step ...
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... each setting. 6. Perform the required operation on the selected sub-menu item screen. Main menu Pressing the [MENU] key displays the main menu. Configuring Advanced Projector Settings Your projector has a setup menu that is the one that you can use to select the main menu item you want by highlighting it . 5.
... each setting. 6. Perform the required operation on the selected sub-menu item screen. Main menu Pressing the [MENU] key displays the main menu. Configuring Advanced Projector Settings Your projector has a setup menu that is the one that you can use to select the main menu item you want by highlighting it . 5.