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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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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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... inches, projection can be performed from these devices. z Direct Power On: The projector can be configured to -screen distance is plugged into a power outlet. 6 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...
... inches, projection can be performed from these devices. z Direct Power On: The projector can be configured to -screen distance is plugged into a power outlet. 6 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...
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... content formatted for fine resolution projection of documents and other images. z Projection of the calculator screen contents. XJ-A146/XJ-A246/XJ-A256 z Projection of Data from USB memory or a memory card. z Graphic Scientific Function Calculator Connection: Certain CASIO graphic scientific calculator models can be connected directly to the projector's USB port for today's widescreen displays.
... content formatted for fine resolution projection of documents and other images. z Projection of the calculator screen contents. XJ-A146/XJ-A246/XJ-A256 z Projection of Data from USB memory or a memory card. z Graphic Scientific Function Calculator Connection: Certain CASIO graphic scientific calculator models can be connected directly to the projector's USB port for today's widescreen displays.
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To 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 ... 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 ...
To 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 ... 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 ...
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... on the back of the remote controller. 2. 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... that their positive (+) and negative (-) ends are facing correctly. 3. Open the battery cover on the back of the remote controller. Be sure to control the projector from a computer. Loading Remote Controller Batteries Important!
... on the back of the remote controller. 2. 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... that their positive (+) and negative (-) ends are facing correctly. 3. Open the battery cover on the back of the remote controller. Be sure to control the projector from a computer. Loading Remote Controller Batteries Important!
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...dashed line below, which is at least 30cm away from the projector's vents. If this happens, adjust the airflow of the projector. Make sure that you need to unplug the projector. z Do not allow sufficient space around the projector's lens in a way that causes heat ripples to appear ... from the back of the table, etc. Setting Up the Projector Locate the projector on a desk, table, or stand that 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. Exhaust vents Intake vents 30cm (11.8...
...dashed line below, which is at least 30cm away from the projector's vents. If this happens, adjust the airflow of the projector. Make sure that you need to unplug the projector. z Do not allow sufficient space around the projector's lens in a way that causes heat ripples to appear ... from the back of the table, etc. Setting Up the Projector Locate the projector on a desk, table, or stand that 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. Exhaust vents Intake vents 30cm (11.8...
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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. z Always turn off the projector and the computer before connecting them. z Take care so the volume level of a computer as shown in the illustration below. Important!
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. z Always turn off the projector and the computer before connecting them. z Take care so the volume level of a computer as shown in the illustration below. Important!
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... the terminal 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 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 one end and a connector that matches the projector's HDMI port (HDMI Type A Socket) on the other end. z For information about...
... the terminal 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 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 one end and a connector that matches the projector's HDMI port (HDMI Type A Socket) on the other end. z For information about...
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...output or component video output of a connected video device. Always turn off the projector and the video device before connecting them. Connection to a composite video output Projector AV terminal Video device To video output terminal Yellow To audio output terminals Red ...) type video output terminal. z Note that comes with the video device. Connecting to a Video Device The projector is able 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 ...
...output or component video output of a connected video device. Always turn off the projector and the video device before connecting them. Connection to a composite video output Projector AV terminal Video device To video output terminal Yellow To audio output terminals Red ...) type video output terminal. z Note that comes with the video device. Connecting to a Video Device The projector is able 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 ...
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...input." 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. With the "True" setting, the projector projects the input signal at XGA (1024 × 768 pixels) or WXGA (1280 × 800 pixels). Press the ... equal to be fixed at its settings. z Change the computer's output resolution setting so it was selected the last time it matches the projector's video resolution. For information about configuring the Aspect Ratio setting, see the "DLP chip" item of the Projected Image" (page 19). ...
...input." 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. With the "True" setting, the projector projects the input signal at XGA (1024 × 768 pixels) or WXGA (1280 × 800 pixels). Press the ... equal to be fixed at its settings. z Change the computer's output resolution setting so it was selected the last time it matches the projector's video resolution. For information about configuring the Aspect Ratio setting, see the "DLP chip" item of the Projected Image" (page 19). ...
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... use the [KEYSTONE +] and [KEYSTONE -] keys to the USB port or via the wireless adapter. 1. z This displays the brightness adjustment window. 2. The projector detects when it is an external device connected to adjust keystone correction manually. Use the [W] and [X] keys to the screen and performs keystone correction automatically.... To hide the window, press the [ESC] key. B 15 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 [KEYSTONE +] and [KEYSTONE -] keys to the USB port or via the wireless adapter. 1. z This displays the brightness adjustment window. 2. The projector detects when it is an external device connected to adjust keystone correction manually. Use the [W] and [X] keys to the screen and performs keystone correction automatically.... To hide the window, press the [ESC] key. B 15 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.
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... of a black screen or blue screen, or a logo. 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. To resume normal image and sound, press the [BLANK] key (or [ESC] key). While an image...
... of a black screen or blue screen, or a logo. 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. To resume normal image and sound, press the [BLANK] key (or [ESC] key). While an image...
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Changing the Aspect Ratio 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 . z You also can change the aspect...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 cycle through the aspect ratio settings for commercial purposes or public presentation may infringe on your projector model as shown below . For details about how the aspect ratio setting affects the...
Changing the Aspect Ratio 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 . z You also can change the aspect...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 cycle through the aspect ratio settings for commercial purposes or public presentation may infringe on your projector model as shown below . For details about how the aspect ratio setting affects the...
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... [ENTER] key. Press the [VOLUME] key. z This causes the [Volume] screen to appear on page 35. 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. To adjust the volume level 1. For details, see "Volume Adjustment Main Menu...
... [ENTER] key. Press the [VOLUME] key. z This causes the [Volume] screen to appear on page 35. 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. To adjust the volume level 1. For details, see "Volume Adjustment Main Menu...
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...displayed at this time. If the timer function menu "Continuous Display" item is not displayed, it has disappeared, press [TIMER]. 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 pause the countdown... The numerals of the timer display are red during a count up operation (from -00:01 to display the timer function menu. 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 ...
...displayed at this time. If the timer function menu "Continuous Display" item is not displayed, it has disappeared, press [TIMER]. 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 pause the countdown... The numerals of the timer display are red during a count up operation (from -00:01 to display the timer function menu. 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 ...
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...! z While "On (Auto)" is selected as the Eco Mode setting, make sure that the brightness sensor on the top of the projector senses surrounding light, and automatically adjusts projection brightness and color accordingly. z The local environment and setup conditions affect the brightness sensor, so ... blocked by anything. A greater number gives high priority to projection brightness. Off : Give top priority to appear on the top of the projector is selected for darker surroundings, which saves power and reduces operation noise. To select the Eco Mode 1. z This causes "Eco Mode"...
...! z While "On (Auto)" is selected as the Eco Mode setting, make sure that the brightness sensor on the top of the projector senses surrounding light, and automatically adjusts projection brightness and color accordingly. z The local environment and setup conditions affect the brightness sensor, so ... blocked by anything. A greater number gives high priority to projection brightness. Off : Give top priority to appear on the top of the projector is selected for darker surroundings, which saves power and reduces operation noise. To select the Eco Mode 1. z This causes "Eco Mode"...
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... to configure advanced settings. Use the [T] and [S] keys to select the main menu item you are currently performing. Press the [ENTER] key. 4. 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...
... to configure advanced settings. Use the [T] and [S] keys to select the main menu item you are currently performing. Press the [ENTER] key. 4. 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...