Casio Projector XJ-A135V User Manual

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Installing Multi Projection Camera Update Software
A YC-400 Multi Projection Camera can be connected to the Data Projector only if it is running firmware 
version 1.1 or higher. For information about how to check the firmware version of a camera, see the 
file named “YC-Update_Guide_English.pdf” in the “English” folder  inside the “User’s Guide” folder on 
the CD-ROM that comes with the projector.
To install Multi Projection Camera Update Software
1.Place the CD-ROM that comes with the pr ojector into your computer’s CD-ROM 
drive.
 This will automatically display the CD-ROM menu screen.
2.On the menu screen, click the [Open Fo lder] button to the right of “Multi 
Projection Camera Update Software”.
 This will open the folder on the CD-ROM that contains the file named “YC-400.exe”.
3.Double-click “YC-400.exe”.
Follow the instructions on the dialog boxes that appear on the screen.
NoteCompleting the above steps will  create a file named “YC-400.bin” in the folder you specify.
For information about how to use the file to update the  firmware version of a camera, see the file 
named “YC-Update_Gui de_English.pdf” in the “English” folder inside the “User’s Guide” folder 
on the CD-ROM that comes with the projector. 
						

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Projecting the Contents of Files on a Memory Device
This section explains how to perform the following operations.
How to use EZ-Converter FA  computer software to convert Powe rPoint files to files that can be 
played back with the Data  Projector’s Viewer function.
 How to project the contents  of files stored on a memory device s with the Data Projector’s Viewer 
function.
Viewer is one of the Data Projec tor’s built-in applications. It lets you play back and project the 
contents of files from a memory device connected to the Data Projector.
EZ-Converter FA is computer software for converting PowerPoint files to ECA files that can be played 
back and projected by the Data Projector. EZ-Converter FA supports conversion of file created with 
Microsoft Offi ce PowerPoint 2003, 2007 and 2010. Save for  certain exceptions (described below), 
playback and projection of an ECA file normally sh ould be able to reproduce transitions, animations, 
and other special effects of the original PowerPoint file.
 Conversion of OLE objects (movies, audio, etc.) and VBA objects in a PowerPoint file is not 
supported.
 Conversion of timer and repeat operations in a PowerPoint file animation are not supported.
 Animation length is limited by the setting you configure under “To specify the maximum animation 
display time” (page 16). If a PowerPoint file has an animation that is longer, the conversion process 
will convert only up to the currently specified maximum animation display time and then advance to 
the next step.
 Pauses are limited to three seconds. If a PowerPoint file has a pause that is longer, the conversion 
process will allow three seconds and then advance to the next step.
Important!In order to perform the pr ocedures in this section, you will first need to install the EZ-Converter 
FA software from the CD-ROM  that comes with the Data Projector onto your computer. For 
more information, see “Installing the Software” (page 8).
Using EZ-Converter FA to  Convert PowerPoint Files 
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Starting Up and Exiting EZ-Converter FA
To start up EZ-Converter FA
Perform either of the following operations to start up EZ-Converter FA on the computer.
Double-click the   icon  on your Windows desktop.
 On your computer’s Windows Start menu, select  [All Programs] - [CASIO] - [EZ-Converter FA].
Important!If your computer is running Windows Vista or Windows 7,  starting up EZ-Converter FA may 
cause the “User Account Control” message to appear. If it does, click [Allow].
EZ-Converter FA Window
The following shows the wind ow that appears while EZ-Converter FA is running.
To display EZ-Converter FA help
Right-click the left side of the window and then select “Help” on the menu that appears.
To display EZ-Converter FA version information
Right-click the left side of the window and then select “About” on the menu that appears.
To close EZ-Converter FA
Click the close button in the upper right corner of the EZ-Converter FA window.
Close button
ECA player button
Convert button
Minimize button 
						

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Converting a PowerPoint File to an ECA File
Important!Before performing any of the operations here,  you will need to have a file created using 
Microsoft Offi ce PowerPoint 2003, 2007 or 2010 on hand.
 Conversion of a PowerPoint file  to an ECA file requires playback of the original file from 
beginning to end. Note that th e time required for conversion will roughly correspond to the 
time required  for playback.
NoteStarting a conversion operation with EZ-Converter FA will temporarily change the screen 
settings of your computer as shown below. Screen settings will revert back to what they were 
after the conversion operation is complete.
 The screen resolution of the ECA file will be  the resolution specified by EZ-Converter FA 
setting (800 × 600, 1024 × 768, 1280 × 768 or 1280 × 800) when the file co nversion operation 
starts. For information about configuring this setting, see “To specify the screen resolution of 
the ECA file” (page 16).
To convert a PowerPoint file to an ECA file
1.Turn on your computer and start up Windows.
2.Connect the USB memory (or memory  card) where you want to store the 
converted ECA file to your computer.
 You can skip this step if you wa nt to save the ECA file to your computer’s local hard disk.
3.On your computer, start up EZ-Converter FA.
If your computer is running Wi ndows Vista or Windows 7, starti ng up EZ-Converter FA will 
cause the “User Account Control” message to appear. When it does, click [Allow].
 This will display EZ-Converter FA window.
4.Configure the following settings as required.
Specify the ECA file screen display resolution.  See “To specify the screen resolution of the 
ECA file” (page 16).
 If the original file contains an animation,  specify the maximum animation display time. See 
“To specify the maximum animation display time” (page 16).
5.Click the   button at the top  of the EZ-Converter FA window.
This displays a dialog  box for opening files.
Operating System:Changes:
Windows XP Screen resolution changes to 800 × 600, 1024 × 768, 1280 × 768 or 
1280 × 800.
 Display card hardware acceleration is disabled.
Windows Vista or 
Windows 7 
Screen resolution changes to 800 × 600, 1024 × 768, 1280 × 768 or 
1280 × 800.
 Windows changes to the Basic mode (Windows Aero
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6.Select the PowerPoint file you want to convert from and then click the [Open] 
button.
 This will display a dialog box like the one shown below for specifying the ECA file settings.
7.Configure the settings as re quired on the dialog box.
The following describes the meanings and settings of each of the items that appear on the 
dialog box.
8.After configuring all the settings you want, click [OK].
This will start playback of the PowerPoint file and start converting it to an ECA file.
 The “Conversion complete.” message will appear when file conversion is complete.
 If you have othe r PowerPoint files you want to co nvert, repeat steps 4 through 7.
 To check the contents of an ECA file, perform the procedure under “To play back an ECA file 
on your computer” (page 16).
9.After you are finished converting all the  files you want, click the close button in 
the upper right corner of the EZ-Converter FA window.
Dialog Box ItemDescription
Input File Shows the name of the PowerPoint file  selected in step 6. The setting of this item 
cannot be changed.
Output Drive Shows the drive name of the removable disk (USB memory or memory card) connected  to the computer in step 2. When you have  multiple removable disks connected to your 
computer, you can click the [ ] button and select the name of the drive where you 
want to save the conv erted file. The converted ECA file  will be saved in a folder named 
“ECA” on the drive you specify here. Under initial default settings, if there are no 
removable disks connected to the computer, th e resulting ECA file will be saved in the 
same location (drive and folder) as the original PowerPoint f ile. Click the [Browse] 
button and change the save destination, if you want.
Output File Name Shows the file name of the converted ECA file, along with the path from the drive name.  Except for the extension, the file name is the same as the PowerPoint file name. The 
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To specify the screen resolution of the ECA file
1.Right-click the left side of the EZ-Converter FA window.
2.On the menu that appears,  click “Output Resolution”.
3.On the sub-menu that appears, select the resolution you want.
The following shows the resolution settings that  should be used for each Data Projector 
model.
 The setting you select here remains in effect until you change it.
To specify the maximum animation display time
1.Right-click the left side of  the EZ-Converter FA window.
2.On the menu that appears, cli ck “Max Animation Display Time”.
3.On the sub-menu that appears, select  a maximum animation display time value 
(in seconds).
 Available sub-menu options are 10 seconds,  20 seconds, 30 seconds, and 60 seconds.
 The option you select remains in effect until you change it.
To play back an ECA file on your computer
1.On your computer, star t up EZ-Converter FA.
This will display EZ-Converter FA window.
2.Click the   button at the top of the EZ-Converter FA window.
This will display two more  buttons as shown below.
3.Click the   button.
This displays a dialog  box for opening files.
4.Select the ECA file you want to play  back and then click the [Open] button.
ModelResolution
XJ-A135V, XJ-A145V, XJ-A155V 1024 × 768, 800 × 600
*1
XJ-A235V, XJ-A245V, XJ-A255V 1280 × 800, 1280 × 768, 1024 × 768*2
*1  If you cannot select  the 1024 × 768 resolution, select 800 × 600.
*2  If you cannot select the 1280 × 800 or  1280 × 768 resolution, select 1024 × 768. 
						

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5.Click the   button to start playback.
This will display a control panel at the top of the screen.
 During file playback, you can use the control panel buttons to perform the operations 
described below.
To do this:Perform this operation:
Go to the previous page Click the   button.
Go to the next page Click the   button.
Jump to a specific page 1. Click the   button and then click “Slide Viewer” on the menu that appears. 2. On the page menu that appears, click the thumbnail  of the destination page 
and then click [OK].
Display help Click the   button and then click “Help” on the menu that appears.
Exit file playback Click the   bu tton, or click the   button and then click “Exit” on the menu 
that appears. You could also press the [ESC] button on your computer keyboard 
to stop playback.
Control panel 
						

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Use the Data Projector’s Viewer application to project the contents of a file on a memory device. 
Viewer starts up automatically whenever you connect a memory device that is supported by the Data 
Projector into the Data  Projector’s USB port.
Connecting a Memory Device to the Data Projector
The Data Projector’s USB port supports connection of a FAT/FAT32 format memory device supported 
by the USB interface. The following are supported memory devices.
USB memory
 Memory cards
A commercially available USB card reader is required to connect a memory card to the Data 
Projector.
 USB storage class (USB Mass Storage Class) compatible digital cameras
Important!The Data Projector does not support connection of all commercially available USB memory 
devices, memory cards, and digital cameras. For details about specific supported memory 
devices, contact your original retailer or your nearest authorized CASIO dealer.
To connect USB memory to the Data Projector
Connect USB memory to the Data Pr ojector’s USB port as shown below.
Using Viewer to Project the Contents of a File on a 
Memory Device 
						

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To connect a memory card to the Data Projector
1.Load the memory card into a USB card reader’s card slot.
For details about how to load a memory card into the USB card reader, see the user 
documentation that comes with the reader.
2.Connect the USB card reader to the Data Projector’s USB port.
To connect a digital camera to the Data Projector
1.If necessary, configure the digital cam era’s USB mass storage class setting.
2.Turn off the digital camera and connect a USB cable to it.
3.Connect the other end of the USB cable (Type A connector) to the Data 
Projector’s USB port.
4.Turn on the digital camera.
NoteFor details about steps 1, 2, and 4, see the user documentation that comes with your digital 
camera. 
						

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Starting Projection with Viewer
If the Data Projector is turned on and you are performing the proc edure under “Connecting a Memory 
Device to the Data Projector” (page 18) to connect USB memory  to the Data Projector will cause the 
main Viewer window show n below to be projected.
NoteIf Viewer projection does not  start automatically at this time , perform the following steps to 
select “Viewer” as the input source.
1.Press the [INPUT] key.
 This displays the input source selection screen.
2.Use the [ ] and [ ] keys to move the highlighting  to “Viewer” and then press the 
[ENTER] key.
Menu ItemFunctionRefer to:
Presentation Enters the Presentation Mode for  projection of ECA files. “Projecting an ECA (Presentation) File” (page 22)
“Converting a PowerPoint File to an ECA File”
 (page 14)
Slides Enters the Slide Mode for projection of  images files. “Projecting an Image File” (page 25)
Movie Enters the Movie Mode for projection  of movie files. “Projecting a Movie File” (page 27)
Viewer Setup Displays the Viewer setup menu. “Configuring Viewer Settings” (page 33)