Casio Projector XJ-A242 User Manual

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Important!zTry performing the following steps, which may or may not return the projector to normal 
operation.
zIf normal operation does not resume after you perform the above steps, take the projector to 
your retailer or authorized CASIO service center.
Text is blurry.zThe image may be out of focus. Adjust image focus.
zThe current frequency and/or phase setting do not match the input signal. (Applies 
only when the input source is an RGB signal.) Press the [AUTO] key to execute an 
automatic adjustment operation.
zOn the setup menu, perform the “Image Adjustment 2J Frequency” and “Image 
Adjustment 2J Phase” adjustments. (Applies only when the input source is an 
RGB signal.) See page 58.
The message “Please input 
the password.” appears 
and further operation is not 
possible.The “Option Settings 1J Power On Password” setting on the setup menu is turned 
on, so the projector is password protected. Input the correct password, and then 
press the [ENTER] key. See page 62.
The remote controller does 
not work.zThe remote controller batteries may be dead. Replace the batteries.
zThe remote controller may be too far from the projector. Make sure the remote 
controller is within about five meters from the projector when performing 
operations.
The TEMP or LIGHT 
indicator is flashing or lit.An error occurred. See “Error Indicators and Warning Messages” (page 68).
The light source unit does 
not light.The light source unit has reached the end of its service life or it is malfunctioning. 
Contact your original dealer or authorized CASIO service center for replacement.
Power suddenly turns off 
and the projector restarts.The projector periodically performs a self-check operation. In rare cases, the result of 
a self-check may cause the projector to restart automatically. This normally does not 
indicate malfunction, so you can continue using the projector.
However, malfunction may be indicated if successive restarts keep occurring. If this 
happens contact your original dealer or authorized CASIO service center.
1. Unplug the AC power cord and wait for at least 10 minutes.
2. Plug the power cord back in and turn the projector back on again.
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Appendix
This section explains how to establish a component video connection between the projector and a 
video device.
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.
XJ-A Series
XJ-M Series
Connecting to a Component Video Output
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
Projector
AUDIO IN terminal COMPUTER IN terminal
Stereo mini plug 
Ù Pin plug type audio cable 
(commercially available)
Component video cable (commercially available)To component video 
output terminals To audio output terminals
Video device
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NotezNote that regardless of whether the image being projected is being input via the projector’s 
S-VIDEO terminal or VIDEO terminal, the projector outputs audio that is input via the 
projector’s AUDIO IN L/R terminals.
Connecting to a Composite Video Output or S-Video 
Output (XJ-M Series Only)
To S-video output terminal
To video/audio output terminal
Yellow: To VIDEO terminal To S-VIDEO terminal
Red: To AUDIO IN R terminal
White: To AUDIO IN L terminal
Projector
Video deviceS-video cable (commercially available)
Pin plug type video/audio cable 
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The projector’s firmware (software in the projector flash ROM) can be updated and user logo images 
can be transferred to the projector from a computer connected to the projector’s LOGO port (USB 
port for ROM updating) with a USB cable.
To connect the projector’s LOGO port with a computer’s USB 
port
Use a commercially available USB cable to connect the projector’s LOGO port to the computer’s USB 
port.
Use a USB cable with a micro USB plug on one end for connection to the projector’s LOGO port, and 
a plug on the other end with a shape that is compatible with the computer USB port.
NotezFor details about how to update the firmware and how to transfer a user logo to the projector, 
see the “User Logo Transfer Guide” and the “Projector Firmware Update Guide”, which are 
available at the CASIO website.
Updating Firmware and Transferring a User Logo
LOGO port
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The projector can be hung from a ceiling. When doing so, the projector should be turned upside down, 
and secured to the ceiling.
For full details, contact the retailer where you purchased the projector.
Important!zWhen hanging the projector from a ceiling, make sure that it is at least one meter away from 
fire detectors, fire alarms, and other fire protection devices. Locating the projector too close to 
a fire protection device creates the risk of mis-operation of the device due to warm air 
exhausted from the projector. Also, avoid locating the projector close to fluorescent lights or 
other strong light sources. Bright light can shorten the operating range of the remote controller 
or even make remote control impossible. When selecting a location for the projector, be sure 
to test for proper operation of the remote controller.
zThe vertical and horizontal orientation of the projected image is reversed from the normal 
configuration when projecting from a projector hung from the ceiling. You need to change the 
setup of the projector in order to correct for this. For details, see “Screen Settings 3 Ceiling 
Mount” (page 59) under “Setup Menu Settings”.
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zThe projection distance values below are for reference when setting up the projector.
z“h” in the illustration and table indicates the distance between the center of the projector lens and 
the bottom edge of the projection screen.
XJ-A Series
Projection Distance and Screen Size
Projection SizeApproximate Projection Distance
XJ-A142/XJ-A147XJ-A242/XJ-A247/XJ-A252/XJ-A257
Screen 
SizeDiagonal
(cm)Minimum 
Distance
(m / feet)Maximum 
Distance
(m / feet)hMinimum 
Distance
(m / feet)Maximum 
Distance
(m / feet)h
(cm / inch)
40 102 1.1 / 3.61 2.2 / 7.22 0 1.0 / 3.28 1.9 / 6.23 9 / 3.54
60 152 1.7 / 5.58 3.4 / 11.15 0 1.4 / 4.59 2.8 / 9.19 14 / 5.51
80 203 2.3 / 7.55 4.5 / 14.76 0 1.9 / 6.23 3.8 / 12.47 18 / 7.09
100 254 2.8 / 9.19 5.6 / 18.37 0 2.4 / 7.87 4.8 / 15.75 23 / 9.06
150 381 4.3 / 14.11 8.5 / 27.89 0 3.6 / 11.81 7.2 / 23.62 34 / 13.39
200 508 5.7 / 18.70 11.3 / 37.07 0 4.8 / 15.75 9.6 / 31.50 45 / 17.72
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XJ-M Series
The following table shows the relationship between the distance and projected image size.
Projection Size
Approximate Projection Distance
XJ-M141/XJ-M146/
XJ-M151/XJ-M156XJ-M241/XJ-M246/
XJ-M251/XJ-M256
Screen 
SizeDiagonal
(cm)Minimum 
Distance
(m / feet)Maximum 
Distance
(m / feet)hMinimum 
Distance
(m / feet)Maximum 
Distance
(m / feet)h
(cm / inch)
30 76 1.0 / 3.28 1.5 / 4.92 0 – – –
35 89 – – – 1.0 / 3.28 1.5 / 4.92 8 / 3.15
40 102 1.3 / 4.27 2.0 / 6.56 0 1.1 / 3.61 1.7 / 5.58 9 / 3.54
60 152 2.0 / 6.56 3.0 / 9.84 0 1.7 / 5.58 2.5 / 8.2 13 / 5.12
80 203 2.7 / 8.86 4.0 / 13.12 0 2.3 / 7.55 3.4 / 11.15 18 / 7.09
100 254 3.4 / 11.15 5.0 / 16.4 0 2.9 / 9.51 4.2 / 13.78 23 / 9.06
150 381 5.0 / 16.4 7.4 / 24.28 0 4.3 / 14.11 6.3 / 20.67 34 / 13.39
200 508 6.8 / 22.31 9.9 / 32.48 0 5.8 / 19.03 8.4 / 27.56 45 / 17.72
300 762 10.2 / 33.46 14.9 / 48.88 0 8.7 / 28.54 12.6 / 41.34 67 / 26.38
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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-A242/XJ-A247/XJ-A252/XJ-A257/XJ-M241/XJ-M246/XJ-M251/XJ-M256
Input source: RGB or HDMI (PC)
Input source: Video, component or HDMI (DTV)
Aspect Ratio Setting and Projection Image
Input SignalNormalFull16:94:3True
SVGA (800 × 600)
XGA (1024 × 768)
WXGA (1280 × 800)
SXGA (1280 × 1024)
Input SignalNormal16:94:3Letter Box
4:3 Aspect Image
Squeezed Image
Letter Box Image
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XJ-A142/XJ-A147/XJ-M141/XJ-M146/XJ-M151/XJ-M156
Input source: RGB or HDMI (PC)
Input source: Video, component or HDMI (DTV)
Input SignalNormalFull16:9
SVGA (800 × 600)
XGA (1024 × 768)
WXGA (1280 × 800)
SXGA (1280 × 1024)
Input SignalNormal16:94:3
4:3 Aspect Image
Squeezed Image
Letter Box Image
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Important!zEven 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
Supported Signals
Signal NameResolutionHorizontal Frequency 
(kHz)Vertical Frequency 
(Hz)
VESA640 × 480/60 640 × 480 31.5 60
640 × 480/72 640 × 480 37.9 73
640 × 480/75 640 × 480 37.5 75
640 × 480/85 640 × 480 43.3 85
800 × 600/56 800 × 600 35.2 56
800 × 600/60 800 × 600 37.9 60
800 × 600/72 800 × 600 48.1 72
800 × 600/75 800 × 600 46.9 75
800 × 600/85 800 × 600 53.7 85
1024 × 768/60 1024 × 768 48.4 60
1024 × 768/70 1024 × 768 56.5 70
1024 × 768/75 1024 × 768 60.0 75
1024 × 768/85 1024 × 768 68.7 85
1152 × 864/75 1152 × 864 67.5 75
1280 × 768/60 1280 × 768 47.8 60
1280 × 800/60 1280 × 800 49.7 60
1280 × 960/60 1280 × 960 60.0 60
1280 × 1024/60 1280 × 1024 64.0 60
1280 × 1024/75 1280 × 1024 80.0 75
1280 × 1024/85 1280 × 1024 91.1 85
1366 × 768/60 1366 × 768 47.7 60
1400 × 1050/60 1400 × 1050 65.3 60
1440 × 900/60 1440 × 900 55.9 60
1600 × 1200/60 1600 × 1200 75.0 60
1680 × 1050/60 1680 × 1050 65.3 60