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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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... 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 Mode): The projector senses surrounding light levels and adjusts projection brightness automatically as it environmentally friendly. z Wide projection range: A wide angle...
... 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 Mode): The projector senses surrounding light levels and adjusts projection brightness automatically as it environmentally friendly. z Wide projection range: A wide angle...
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... that the type of documents and other images. The projector comes with a wireless LAN adapter. z Support for projection. XJ-A146/XJ-A246/XJ-A256 z Projection of the calculator screen contents. z Multi Projection Camera (YC-400, YC-430) Connection: A CASIO Multi Projection Camera can be sent to the projector's USB port for today's widescreen displays. After a wireless LAN...
... that the type of documents and other images. The projector comes with a wireless LAN adapter. z Support for projection. XJ-A146/XJ-A246/XJ-A256 z Projection of the calculator screen contents. z Multi Projection Camera (YC-400, YC-430) Connection: A CASIO Multi Projection Camera can be sent to the projector's USB port for today's widescreen displays. After a wireless LAN...
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... so the most of the same procedures can also be performed directly on the remote controller that comes with batteries loaded. Important! Projector Keys and Indicators TEMP indicator LIGHT indicator POWER/STANDBY indicator [FOCUS] key [ENTER] key [MENU] key [ESC] key [P] ... [INPUT] key [ZOOM] key [AUTO] key 8 Major operation keys are not pressed inadvertently. Remote Controller and Projector Keys Operations in this manual are presented based on the projector. You need to load the two supplied batteries before use. Remote Controller Keys [INPUT] key [MENU] key [ZOOM...
... so the most of the same procedures can also be performed directly on the remote controller that comes with batteries loaded. Important! Projector Keys and Indicators TEMP indicator LIGHT indicator POWER/STANDBY indicator [FOCUS] key [ENTER] key [MENU] key [ESC] key [P] ... [INPUT] key [ZOOM] key [AUTO] key 8 Major operation keys are not pressed inadvertently. Remote Controller and Projector Keys Operations in this manual are presented based on the projector. You need to load the two supplied batteries before use. Remote Controller Keys [INPUT] key [MENU] key [ZOOM...
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... positive (+) and negative (-) ends are facing correctly. 3. 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 batteries...
... positive (+) and negative (-) ends are facing correctly. 3. 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 batteries...
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... Settings Main Menu". Keep all obstacles and other objects at least 30cm away from the area around the sides and back of the projector. If this happens, adjust the airflow of the table, etc. z Airflow from air conditioning equipment can reach easily when you need... from the projector's vents. Exhaust vents Intake vents 30cm (11.8 inches) Intake vents Intake vents 10 Make sure that you allow any objects to be configured 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 firm...
... Settings Main Menu". Keep all obstacles and other objects at least 30cm away from the area around the sides and back of the projector. If this happens, adjust the airflow of the table, etc. z Airflow from air conditioning equipment can reach easily when you need... from the projector's vents. Exhaust vents Intake vents 30cm (11.8 inches) Intake vents Intake vents 10 Make sure that you allow any objects to be configured 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 firm...
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Important! z Take care so the volume level of a computer as shown in the illustration below. 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 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.
Important! z Take care so the volume level of a computer as shown in the illustration below. 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 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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... output from a computer or video device. z The projector supports L-PCM 32kHz, 44.1kHz, and 48kHz HDMI audio signals. 12 Important! Turn off the projector and the computer or video device before connecting them. 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 from a computer or video device. z The projector supports L-PCM 32kHz, 44.1kHz, and 48kHz HDMI audio signals. 12 Important! Turn off the projector and the computer or video device before connecting them. 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 ...
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... the composite video output or component video output of the terminals (Green: Y; Red: Cr/Pr). Connecting to a Video Device The projector is not supported. 13 When connecting a video camera or other video device with the colors of a connected video device. Connection to ...For details, see the documentation that comes with the video device. Blue: Cb/Pb; 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 ...
... the composite video output or component video output of the terminals (Green: Y; Red: Cr/Pr). Connecting to a Video Device The projector is not supported. 13 When connecting a video camera or other video device with the colors of a connected video device. Connection to ...For details, see the documentation that comes with the video device. Blue: Cb/Pb; 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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... (1280 × 800 pixels). z The message "No signal input." will be selected. See the user documentation that comes with your projector, see "Changing the Aspect Ratio of the projection screen for details about changing its actual size (1 input source dot equal to models that... support WXGA video resolution). z This displays the input source selection screen. 2. Operation During Projection Selecting the Input Source Turning on the projector model, its video resolution will appear if no input signal can be selected. Press the [INPUT] key. z Change the "Aspect Ratio"...
... (1280 × 800 pixels). z The message "No signal input." will be selected. See the user documentation that comes with your projector, see "Changing the Aspect Ratio of the projection screen for details about changing its actual size (1 input source dot equal to models that... support WXGA video resolution). z This displays the input source selection screen. 2. Operation During Projection Selecting the Input Source Turning on the projector model, its video resolution will appear if no input signal can be selected. Press the [INPUT] key. z Change the "Aspect Ratio"...
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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. Use the [W] and [X] keys to the USB port or ... users) Use the setup menu (page 25) to adjust image brightness when the input source is at a vertical angle to adjust keystone correction manually. The projector detects when it is an external device connected to adjust image brightness. 3. z This displays the brightness adjustment window. 2. To hide the window, press the [ESC...
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. Use the [W] and [X] keys to the USB port or ... users) Use the setup menu (page 25) to adjust image brightness when the input source is at a vertical angle to adjust keystone correction manually. The projector detects when it is an external device connected to adjust image brightness. 3. z This displays the brightness adjustment window. 2. To hide the window, press the [ESC...
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... from an input source, press the [ESC] key. 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. Momentarily Blanking the Image and Muting the Audio...
... from an input source, press the [ESC] key. 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. Momentarily Blanking the Image and Muting the Audio...
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...B 19 z You also can change the aspect ratio setting using the [ASPECT] key for the projected image. 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 the aspect ratio settings for commercial purposes or public presentation may infringe on your projector...
...B 19 z You also can change the aspect ratio setting using the [ASPECT] key for the projected image. 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 the aspect ratio settings for commercial purposes or public presentation may infringe on your projector...
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... [Volume] screen to adjust the volume level of the audio that is the way you want, press the [ESC] key. z This stops output from the projector's speaker or the AV terminal. After the setting is output from the speaker. 3. To mute the audio 1. To restore the audio, press the [VOLUME] key...
... [Volume] screen to adjust the volume level of the audio that is the way you want, press the [ESC] key. z This stops output from the projector's speaker or the AV terminal. After the setting is output from the speaker. 3. To mute the audio 1. To restore the audio, press the [VOLUME] key...
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...red during a count up operation (from -00:01 to -60:00). If "On", the timer will be displayed at this time. 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. While a timer ...remain displayed. If "On", the timer will close the timer function menu and start time 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 in progress will appear automatically for about...
...red during a count up operation (from -00:01 to -60:00). If "On", the timer will be displayed at this time. 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. While a timer ...remain displayed. If "On", the timer will close the timer function menu and start time 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 in progress will appear automatically for about...
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...on the projection screen. 2. z While "On (Auto)" is selected as the Eco Mode setting, make sure that the brightness sensor on the top of the projector is selected for the Eco Mode depends on the setup menu. To select the Eco Mode 1. Press the [ECO] key. Use the [W] and [X] keys... setting, jump to step 3. On (Manual): Enables manual adjustment to projection brightness. Fewer marks gives higher priority to balance the needs of the projector senses surrounding light, and automatically adjusts projection brightness and color accordingly. To hide the window, press the [ESC] key.
...on the projection screen. 2. z While "On (Auto)" is selected as the Eco Mode setting, make sure that the brightness sensor on the top of the projector is selected for the Eco Mode depends on the setup menu. To select the Eco Mode 1. Press the [ECO] key. Use the [W] and [X] keys... setting, jump to step 3. On (Manual): Enables manual adjustment to projection brightness. Fewer marks gives higher priority to balance the needs of the projector senses surrounding light, and automatically adjusts projection brightness and color accordingly. To hide the window, press the [ESC] key.
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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 ...
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 ...