Casio Projector XJ-A 251 User Manual
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11 Connecting to an Image Output Device Connect the projector’s COMPUTER terminal to the RGB terminal of a computer as shown in the illustration below. Important!zAlways turn off the projector and the computer before connecting them. zTake care so the volume level of the computer is not set too high. Connecting the Analog RGB Output of a Computer to the Projector Bundled mini D-Sub cable Audio cable (commercially available) AV terminal To monitor terminal (analog RGB output terminal) COMPUTER terminal To line output terminal Projector Computer
12 The projector supports projection and output 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. zYou 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. zFor information about HDMI video signal supported by the projector, see page 54. zThe projector supports L-PCM 32kHz, 44.1kHz, and 48kHz HDMI audio signals. Connecting the HDMI Output of a Video Device or Computer to the Projector Projector HDMI port To HDMI output terminal Computer or video device HDMI cable (commercially available)
13 The projector is able to project images from the composite video output or component video output of a connected video device. Important!Always turn off the projector and the video device before connecting them. Connection to a composite video output zYou can use the bundled special AV cable to connect to a pin jack (RCA) type video output terminal. When connecting a video camera or other video device with a special video output terminal, use the special cable that comes with the video device. For details, see the documentation that comes with the video device. Connection to a component video output zComponent 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; Blue: Cb/Pb; Red: Cr/Pr). zNote that connection only to an analog component video output terminal is supported. Connection to a digital output terminal is not supported. Connecting to a Video Device Video device Bundled special AV cable Projector Yellow Red To video output terminalTo audio output terminals White AV terminal Projector COMPUTER terminal AV terminal Bundled special AV cable Component video cable (commercially available)To component video output terminalsTo audio output terminals Video device Yellow (Not connected) Red White
14 Operation During Projection Turning on the projector initially causes the same input source that was selected the last time it was turned off to be selected. To select a different input source 1.Press the [INPUT] key. zThis displays the input source selection screen. 2.Use the [T] and [S] keys to select the name of the input source you want to select and then press the [ENTER] key. zThe name of the input source you select appears in the upper right corner of the projection screen for a few seconds. zThe message “No signal input.” will appear if no input signal can be selected. Resolution Depending on the projector model, its video resolution will be fixed at XGA (1024 × 768 pixels) or WXGA (1280 × 800 pixels). Images may appear coarse, text and other figures may be difficult to read or a moire pattern may appear when the input signal from a computer does not match the projector’s video resolution. If this happens, try doing the following. zChange the computer’s output resolution setting so it matches the projector’s video resolution. For information about the video resolution of your projector, see the “DLP chip” item of the “Specifications” (page 55). See the user documentation that comes with your computer for details about changing its settings. zChange the “Aspect Ratio” setting to “True” (Applies only to models that support WXGA video resolution). With the “True” setting, the projector projects the input signal at its actual size (1 input source dot equal to one projector output pixel dot). For information about configuring the Aspect Ratio setting, see “Changing the Aspect Ratio of the Projected Image” (page 19). Selecting the Input Source
15 You can perform the following operations while projecting an image. zImage brightness adjustment zManual keystone correction zColor mode selection zImage zooming zMomentarily blanking the image and muting the audio zImage freeze zPointer display in the projected image zAspect 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 is an external device connected to the USB port or via the wireless adapter. 1.Press the [BRIGHT] key. zThis displays the brightness adjustment window. 2.Use the [W] and [X] keys to adjust image brightness. 3.To hide the window, press the [ESC] key. To use manual keystone correction The projector has a keystone correction feature that prevents distortion of the projected image when projecting from an angle. The projector detects when it is at a vertical angle to the screen and performs keystone correction automatically. You can use the [KEYSTONE +] and [KEYSTONE –] keys to adjust keystone correction manually. Image Operations During Projection B
16 Selecting the Color Mode You can select from among various different color mode settings in accordance with image contents and projection conditions. Important!The color mode cannot be selected in the following cases. zWhen “Off” is selected for the Eco Mode setting (page 23) To change the color mode 1.Press the [COLOR MODE] key. zThis displays the color mode selection window. The currently selected color mode is the one whose button is selected (filled in). 2.Use the [T] and [S] keys to move the highlighting to the color mode you want to select, and then press the [ENTER] key. zThis will select the button next to the highlighted color mode name. zFor details on what each color mode does, see “Color Mode” (page 34) under “Image Adjustment 1 Main Menu”. 3.To hide the window, press the [ESC] key. Zooming an Image 1.Press the [D-ZOOM +] key. zThis will enlarge the center of the projected image one step. 2.To zoom in on the center of the projected image more, press the [D-ZOOM +] key again. To zoom out, press the [D-ZOOM –] key. zEach press of [D-ZOOM +] zooms in (increases the zoom factor), while [D-ZOOM –] zooms out. Holding down either key continuously scrolls the zoom factor. 3.While an image is zoomed, use the [S], [T], [W], and [X] keys to scroll the view to other parts of the image. 4.To exit the zoom operation, press the [ESC] key.
17 Momentarily Blanking the Image and Muting the Audio 1.Press the [BLANK] key. zThis temporarily blanks the image (projecting a black screen) and mutes the audio. 2.To resume normal image and sound, press the [BLANK] key (or [ESC] key). NoteYou can specify projection of a black screen or blue screen, or a logo. For details, see “Blank Screen” (page 37) under “Screen Settings Main Menu”. Freezing an Image Pressing the [FREEZE] key freezes the projected image. To freeze the projected image 1.While an image is being projected from an input source, press the [FREEZE] key. zThis 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. 2.To restore projection of the image from an input source, press the [ESC] key. B
18 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. NoteDepending on the pointer style you are using, the pointer may not display properly when you are using keystone correction. If this happens, use the [KEYSTONE +] and [KEYSTONE –] keys to change the keystone correction value to zero. To display a pointer in the image 1.Press the [POINTER] key. zThis will cause a pointer to appear in the image. zYou also can use the setup menu to specify the pointer type that appears first when you press the [POINTER] key. For details, see “Pointer” (page 40) under “Option Settings 2 Main Menu”. 2.Use the cursor keys to move the pointer to the location you want. zHolding down a cursor key moves the cursor at high speed. 3.To modify the pointer as described below, press the [STYLE] key. To select the pointer type 1.Press the [POINTER] key to display the pointer. 2.Keep pressing the [POINTER] key until the pointer you want is displayed. zEach press of the [POINTER] key cycles through the available pointer types. To clear the pointer from the image Press the [ESC] key. For this pointer type:Pressing [STYLE] will change it like this: J J J J J J J J J J J J Toggle between flashing and not flashing
19 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 “Aspect Ratio” (page 36) under “Screen Settings Main Menu”. 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. XJ-A141/XJ-A146 Pressing the [ASPECT] key will toggle between settings in accordance with the current input source as shown below. NotezFor details about how the aspect ratio setting affects the projected image, see “Aspect Ratio Setting and Projection Image” (page 51). zYou also can change the aspect ratio setting using the setup menu. For details, see “Aspect Ratio” (page 36) under “Screen Settings Main Menu”. Important!Note that enlarging or reducing the size of an image using the [ASPECT] key for commercial purposes or public presentation may infringe on the legally protected copyright of the copyright holder of the original material. Input SourcePressing [ASPECT] will cycle through these settings: Video, Component, HDMI (DTV) Normal J 16:9 J 4:3 J Letter Box RGB, HDMI (PC) Normal J Full J 4:3 J True Input SourcePressing [ASPECT] will toggle between these settings: Video, Component, HDMI (DTV) Normal 16:9 RGB, HDMI (PC) Normal Full B
20 You can use the remote controller keys to adjust the volume level of the audio that is output from the projector’s speaker or the AV terminal. To adjust the volume level 1.Press the [VOLUME] key. zThis causes the [Volume] screen to appear on the projected image. 2.Press the [X] key to increase the volume, or the [W] key to lower the volume. 3.After the setting is the way you want, press the [ESC] key. zThis causes the [Volume] screen to disappear. NoteYou also can use the setup menu to adjust the volume level. For details, see “Volume Adjustment Main Menu” on page 35. To mute the audio 1.Press the [VOLUME] key. 2.Press the [ENTER] key. zThis stops output from the speaker. 3.To restore the audio, press the [VOLUME] key again. Adjusting the Volume Level B