Casio XJ-M140/XJ-M145* User Manual

Casio XJ-M140/XJ-M145* User Manual

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DATA PROJECTOR
XJ-M140/XJ-M145
XJ-M150/XJ-M155
XJ-M240/XJ-M245
XJ-M250/XJ-M255
User's Guide
Be sure to read the precautions in the separate Setup Guide. For
details about setting up the projector, see the Setup Guide.
Be sure to keep all user documentation handy for future
reference.
* USB Port Models
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  • Page 1 XJ-M250/XJ-M255 User’s Guide Be sure to read the precautions in the separate Setup Guide. For details about setting up the projector, see the Setup Guide. Be sure to keep all user documentation handy for future reference. * USB Port Models...
  • Page 2 CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. shall not be held liable for any loss or lost profits due to loss of data due to malfunction or maintenance of this product, or any other reason.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    About this manual..5 Projector Overview ... 6 Projector Features and Main Functions ...6 Remote Controller and Projector Keys...8 Back Terminals...9 Operation During Projection ... 10 Selecting the Input Source ...10 To select a different input source ... 10 3D Input Mode ... 10 Horizontal Flipping in the 3D Input Mode ...
  • Page 4 Password Protecting the Projector ...23 Inputting a Password ... 23 Using the Password Feature... 23 Entering the Password when Turning On the Projector ... 25 Restoring Projector Settings to Their Initial Factory Defaults ...26 Setup Menu Contents ...28 Image Adjustment 1 Main Menu ... 28 Image Adjustment 2 Main Menu ...
  • Page 5: About This Manual

    Supported Signals...52 Using Wired LAN to Control the Projector (XJ-M145, XJ-M155, XJ-M245, XJ-M255) ...55 Supported External Devices ... 55 Controlling the Projector from a Computer ... 55 Projector RS-232C Control ...60 Connecting the Projector to a Computer... 60 Specifications ...62 About this manual...
  • Page 6: Projector Overview

    * Separately available 3D glasses (YA-G30) are required in order to view a projected 3D image in 3D. Also, separately available special software (CASIO 3D Converter) is required to project a 3D image with the projector when a computer (analog RGB) is the input source.
  • Page 7 Multi Projection Camera (YC-400, YC-430) Connection: A CASIO Multi Projection Camera can be connected directly to the projector’s USB port for fine resolution projection of documents and other images. Document camera capabilities allow projection of data without going through a computer.
  • Page 8: Remote Controller And Projector Keys

    Operations in this manual are presented based on the remote controller that comes with the projector. Major operation keys are also provided on the projector unit, so the most of the same procedures can also be performed directly on the projector.
  • Page 9: Back Terminals

    Anti-theft lock hole Speaker Power connector * This terminal is for controlling the projector from an external device. It normally is not used. For information about using control commands and other details, See “Projector RS-232C Control” (page 60). 9 bk...
  • Page 10: Operation During Projection

    Separately available 3D glasses (YA-G30) are required in order to view a projected 3D image in Separately available special software (CASIO 3D Converter) is required to project a 3D image with the projector when a computer (analog RGB) is the input source.
  • Page 11: Horizontal Flipping In The 3D Input Mode

    COMPUTER IN terminal is treated as an RGB signal resulting in abnormal image projection. Except when using the projector for 3D image projection, you should normally leave it in the normal input mode. Returning to the Normal Input Mode from the 3D Input Mode Press the [INPUT] key to display the input source selection screen.
  • Page 12: Image Operations During Projection

    Image Operations During Projection You can perform the following operations while projecting an image. Image brightness adjustment Color mode selection Image zooming Momentary cut off of the input source image and projection of a black or blue screen, or a logo Image freeze Pointer display in the projected image Aspect ratio switching...
  • Page 13: Selecting The Color Mode

    The color mode cannot be selected in the following cases. When “Off” is selected for the Eco Mode setting (page 18) When the projector is in the 3D input mode. See “3D Input Mode” (page 10). To change the color mode Press the [COLOR MODE] key.
  • Page 14: Momentarily Cutting Off The Input Source Image

    This will capture the image that is on the screen at the moment you press [FREEZE] and stores it in projector memory. That image remains projected on the screen. To restore projection of the image from an input source, press the [ESC] key.
  • Page 15: Displaying A Pointer In The Projected Image

    Displaying a Pointer in the Projected Image You can select from among different pointer styles, including various arrow styles, for display in the projected image. Pointers can be used during a presentation to indicate or highlight a specific part of the image.
  • Page 16: Changing The Aspect Ratio Of The Projected Image

    Press the [ASPECT] key to cycle through the aspect ratio settings for the projected image. Available settings depend on your projector model as shown below. For details about the meaning of each setting, see the “Aspect Ratio” setting under “Screen Settings Main Menu” on page 31.
  • Page 17: Adjusting The Volume Level

    Adjusting the Volume Level You can use the remote controller keys to adjust the volume level of the audio that is output from the projector’s speaker. To adjust the volume level Press the [VOLUME] key. This causes the [Volume] screen to appear on the projected image.
  • Page 18: Eco Mode (Power Saving, Low Noise)

    To hide the window, press the [ESC] key. Important! The Eco Mode setting automatically changes to “Off” whenever the projector is in the 3D input mode. See “3D Input Mode” (page 10). The “On (Auto)” setting cannot be selected for the Eco Mode while “On” is selected for “Screen Settings...
  • Page 19: Using The [Func] Key

    Note While “Off” is selected for the Eco Mode setting, you also can specify whether brightness or color should be given emphasis. For details, see “Eco Off Mode” under “Image Adjustment 1 Main Menu” (page 29). (for USB port model users) Use the setup menu (page 20) to select the Eco Mode when the input source is an external device connected to the USB port.
  • Page 20: Configuring Advanced Projector Settings

    Configuring Advanced Projector Settings Your projector has a setup menu that you can use to configure advanced settings. Basic Setup Menu Operations Displaying the Setup Menu Pressing the [MENU] key displays the menu shown below in the center of the projection screen.
  • Page 21: Basic Setup Menu Example

    The setup menu items that you can change depend on whether or not an image signal is being input to the projector, and on the currently selected input source. Perform the procedure below after starting projection of an image from an input source in the normal input mode. See “3D Input Mode”...
  • Page 22: Direct Power On

    Direct Power On You can configure the projector so it powers up automatically as soon as you plug it into a power source. With this “Direct Power On” feature, you do not even need to press the [P] (Power) key. To enable Direct Power On, display the setup menu, and then change the “Direct Power On”...
  • Page 23: Password Protecting The Projector

    1. Personal identification (original or copy of your driver’s license, employee I.D., etc.) 2. Projector unit Note that your CASIO distributor will not be able to clear the password of your projector unless you bring both of the items listed above.
  • Page 24 Keep a written record of your password! You will not be able to use the projector if you forget its password. We strongly suggest that you keep a written or other type of record of the password so you can look it up when necessary.
  • Page 25: Entering The Password When Turning On The Projector

    Entering the Password when Turning On the Projector When you turn on the projector while password protection is turned on will cause a password input dialog box to appear on the projection screen. All projector operations will be accessible to you after...
  • Page 26: Restoring Projector Settings To Their Initial Factory Defaults

    Restoring Projector Settings to Their Initial Factory Defaults You can use the procedures in this section to restore all of the settings on a particular main menu or all of the settings on the setup menu to their initial factory defaults.
  • Page 27 To restore all settings on the setup menu to their initial factory defaults Press the [MENU] key to display the setup menu. Use the [ ] key to select “Restore All Defaults” and then press the [ENTER] key. After confirming that “Restore All Defaults” sub-menu is selected, press the [ENTER] key.
  • Page 28: Setup Menu Contents

    Setup Menu Contents This section contains tables that provide detailed explanations of all of the items included on the setup menu. The following describes the type of information that appears in each of the columns of the tables. Setting Name: This column shows the names of the settings as they appear on the sub-menu. Input: This column shows the input source for which each setting is supported.
  • Page 29 Setting Name Input Setting Unit Color Mode R C V H D U Source Specific Color Balance R C V H D U Source Specific Eco Off Mode R C V H D U Single Restore Menu R C V H D U Source Defaults Specific...
  • Page 30: Image Adjustment 2 Main Menu

    Restoring menu defaults will restore defaults for the current signal type (XGA/60Hz, SXGA/60Hz, etc.) only. Description Use this sub-menu to adjust the volume level of the projector’s speaker. Changing this setting when there is no input signal changes the volume setting of the currently selected signal source.
  • Page 31: Screen Settings Main Menu

    True (XJ-M240/XJ-M245/XJ-M250/XJ-M255 only): Projects the input signal at its actual size (1 input source dot equal to one projector output pixel dot) in the center of the projector’s projection screen. If the input signal resolution exceeds the projector’s output resolution, the excess is cut off.
  • Page 32 R C V H D U N Source Defaults Specific Description Use this sub-menu to configure the projector for use in an installation in which it is positioned upside down. Flips the projected image horizontally and vertically. Off*: Projects a normal image.
  • Page 33: Input Settings Main Menu

    For information about connection, see “Connecting to a Video Device” (page 43). Note The setting of this item cannot be changed while the projector is in the 3D input mode. See “3D Input Mode” on page 10 for information. Use this sub-menu to specify manually the type of signal being input from the projector’s VIDEO terminal or S-VIDEO terminal.
  • Page 34: Option Settings 1 Main Menu

    Select this option to turn off auto adjust. See “Eco Mode (Power Saving, Low Noise)” (page 18). Auto Power Off lets you specify the amount of time of projector operation and input signal inactivity to be allowed before Auto Power Off is triggered to turn off projector power automatically. Auto Power Off can be disabled, if you want.
  • Page 35: Option Settings 2 Main Menu

    Note Regardless of the setting of this item, plug-and-play is disabled while the projector is in the 3D input mode. See “3D Input Mode” on page 10 for information. Specifies whether the input audio signal should be output from the projector’s built-in speaker or to the line output.
  • Page 36 Restore Menu R C V H D U N Single Defaults *1 When plug-and-play is turned on, the projector will make that device the input source automatically. For details about plug-and-play, see “USB Function Guide” on the bundled CD-ROM. Description...
  • Page 37: Wired Lan Settings Main Menu (Usb Port Models Only)

    USB Settings Main Menu (USB Port Models Only) The USB Settings main menu is available only when there is an external device connected to the USB port of the projector. For details, see “USB Function Guide” and “Wireless Function Guide” on the bundled CD-ROM.
  • Page 38: Operational Info Main Menu

    “- - - -” is indicated here when there is no input signal. This sub-menu item shows the signal name of the signal being input to the projector. For details about signal names, see “Signal Name” under “Supported Signals” on page 52.
  • Page 39: Cleaning The Projector

    Cleaning the Projector Exterior Wipe the exterior of the projector with a soft cloth that has been moistened in a weak solution of water and a mild neutral detergent. Be sure to wring all excess moisture from the cloth before wiping.
  • Page 40: Error Indicators And Warning Messages

    Error Indicators and Warning Messages Warning messages and indicators let you know what the problem is when a projector error occurs. When an error occurs, wait until the fan stops before unplugging the AC power cord. If you unplug the AC power cord while the fan is still operating, an error may occur when you plug the AC power cord back in.
  • Page 41 POWER/STANDBY indicator is lit red (without flashing). After checking the POWER/STANDBY indicator, disconnect the power cord from the projector and wait for all of the projector’s indicators to go out. Next, reconnect the power cord and turn projector power back on.
  • Page 42 2 Check to make sure that the light source unit cover is closed. 3 Plug the power cord back in and turn the projector back on again. If the error occurs again when you turn power back on, contact your...
  • Page 43: Appendix

    Connecting to a Video Device The projector is able to project images from the composite video output, S-video output, or component video output of a connected video device. Important! Always turn off the projector and the video device before connecting them.
  • Page 44: Connection To A Component Video Output

    Connection to a component video output Projector COMPUTER IN terminal AUDIO IN terminal Stereo mini plug Component video output terminals come in 3-terminal sets: Y·Cb·Cr or Y·Pb·Pr. Be sure to match the colors of the plugs on a component video cable with the colors of the terminals (Green: Y;...
  • Page 45: Connecting The Hdmi Output Of A Video Device Or Computer To The Projector

    You will need to obtain a commercially available HDMI cable with a connector that matches the terminal 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.
  • Page 46: Remote Controller Signal Range

    Remote Controller Signal Range When performing an operation on the remote controller, point it at the remote control signal receiver on the back or front of the projector. The following illustration shows the range of the remote controller signal. ± 30 degrees max.
  • Page 47: Projection Distance And Screen Size

    Projection Distance and Screen Size The following table shows the relationship between the distance and projected image size. Projection Size Minimum Screen Diagonal Size (cm) 3.4 / 11.15 6.8 / 22.31 10.2 / 33.46 * h = Height from the center of the lens to the bottom edge of the projection screen. Important! Note that the distances provided above are for reference only.
  • Page 48: Aspect Ratio Setting And Projection Image

    Aspect Ratio Setting and Projection Image The following shows how images are projected in accordance with the type of the input signal and the aspect ratio setting of the projector. XJ-M240/XJ-M245/XJ-M250/XJ-M255 Input source: RGB or HDMI (PC) Input Signal SVGA (800 × 600) XGA (1024 ×...
  • Page 49 Input source: Video, S-video, component or HDMI (DTV) Input Signal Normal 16:9 Letter Box 4:3 Aspect Image Squeezed Image Letter Box Image * The blue boundary indicates the projection area.
  • Page 50 XJ-M140/XJ-M145/XJ-M150/XJ-M155 Input source: RGB or HDMI (PC) Input Signal SVGA (800 × 600) XGA (1024 × 768) WXGA (1280 × 800) SXGA (1280 × 1024) Normal Full...
  • Page 51 Input source: Video, S-video, component or HDMI (DTV) Input Signal Normal 16:9 4:3 Aspect Image Squeezed Image Letter Box Image...
  • Page 52: Supported Signals

    Supported Signals Important! Even if a signal is listed in the table below, it does not guarantee that you will be able to display its images correctly. RGB Signal Signal Name VESA 640 × 480/60 640 × 480/72 640 × 480/75 640 ×...
  • Page 53: Component Signal

    Component Signal Signal Name HDTV 1080p/50 1080p/60 720p/50 720p/60 1080i/50 1080i/60 SDTV 576p/50 576i/50 480p/60 480i/60 Video Signal, S-video Signal Horizontal Frequency Signal Name (kHz) NTSC 15.7 NTSC4.43 15.7 15.6 PAL-M 15.7 PAL-N 15.6 PAL60 15.7 SECAM 15.6 Horizontal Frequency Vertical Frequency (kHz) (Hz)
  • Page 54 HDMI Signal Horizontal Frequency Signal Name (kHz) 640 × 480/60 31.5 800 × 600/60 37.9 1024 × 768/60 48.4 1280 × 768/60 47.8 1280 × 800/60 49.7 1280 × 960/60 1280 × 1024/60 1400 × 1050/60 65.3 SDTV (480p) 31.5 SDTV (576p) 31.25 HDTV (720p) (50)
  • Page 55: Using Wired Lan To Control The Projector (Xj-M145, Xj-M155, Xj-M245, Xj-M255)

    Controlling the Projector from a Computer When the projector is linked to a computer over a wired or wireless LAN connection, you can use the computer’s Web browser to access a Wireless Presentation System control panel to control the projector.
  • Page 56 DHCP environment network. Depending on the network environment being connected to, there may be cases where you will need to assign a projector’s IP address manually. In such cases, you will need to configure projector’s network settings.
  • Page 57 System Admin page. Wired LAN Connection Wireless LAN Connection : Steps 1 and 2 under “To log in to the projector’s System Admin Click “System Admin”. On the password input screen that appears, enter the password.
  • Page 58 Computer (Component) Video S-video HDMI Puts the projector into the 3D input mode or normal input mode. On: 3D input mode Off: Normal input mode Note that this setting cannot be change while the currently selected input source is “Computer (Component)”, “HDMI”, or “USB”.
  • Page 59 LAN connection. You can access these items when connected over a wired LAN as well. For details, see “System Admin Page Operations and Settings” in the “Wireless Function Guide”...
  • Page 60: Projector Rs-232C Control

    Projector RS-232C Control You can use a commercially available serial cable (cross) to connect the projector to a computer and control the projector from the computer. Connecting the Projector to a Computer Connect the projector to the computer as shown in the illustration below.
  • Page 61 All commands use ASCII characters and decimal format integers. The projector will return a question mark (?) when it is sent a command it cannot recognize. Also, any command that attempts to set a value that is outside the applicable allowable range will be ignored.
  • Page 62: Specifications

    Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), Korean, Japanese * XJ-M145, XJ-M245, XJ-M155, XJ-M255 only CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. makes no guarantees concerning the operation or suitability of any USB device that you connect to the projector’s USB port. Specifications are subject to change without notice.
  • Page 63 MA1106-B...

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