Casio Projector XJ-F20XN User Manual

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Light Control lets you adjust the light being output (light source brightness) by the projector. When 
“On” is selected for “Light Control” on the Setup Menu (initial default setting), light output can be 
adjusted to one of seven levels.
With the XJ-F Series, selecting “On” for the Setup Menu “Light Sensor” setting will cause light output 
to be adjusted automatically in accordance with currently available light.
NoteTo project at maximum light source brightness, select “Off” for the “Light Control” setting on 
the Setup Menu. This also disables changes in light output. With the XJ-F Series, this also 
disables the light sensor.
To turn light control on or off
1.Press the [MENU] key to display the Setup Menu.
2.Use the [] key to select “Option Settings 1”, and then press the [ENTER] key.
3.Use the [] key to select “Light Control” and then press the [ENTER] key.
This displays a light control dialog box.
4.Use the [] key to select “Light Control” and then press the [] key to select 
“On” or the [] key to select “Off”.
5.Press the [ESC] key to exit the Setup Menu.
To adjust light output
1.While there is no menu, dialog box, or anything else displayed on the projection 
screen, press the [] or [] key.
Pressing the [] key lower light output by 1, while pressing [] increases it by 1. Pressing 
either key also displays a light output dialog box that shows the current light output setting as 
a value from 1 to 7.
2.You can use [] and [] to further adjust light output while the dialog box is 
displayed.
3.When the brightness is the level you want, press the [ESC] key to exit the dialog 
box.
The dialog box will disappear automatically if you do not perform any key operation for about 
five seconds.
NoteThe above operation cannot be performed while “Off” is selected for the “Light Control” 
setting on the Setup Menu.
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To check the power saving level
1.Press the [ ] key.
This displays a light control dialog box. The current power saving level is indicated by leaf ( ) 
marks at the top of the dialog box. The more leaf marks there are, the higher the power saving 
level.
At this time you can adjust the light output level using the [] and [] keys.
2.To close the dialog box, press the [ESC] key.
NoteThe above operation cannot be performed while “Off” is selected for the “Light Control” 
setting on the Setup Menu.
To turn the light sensor control on or off (XJ-F Series only)
1.Press the [MENU] key to display the Setup Menu.
2.Use the [] key to select “Option Settings 1”, and then press the [ENTER] key.
3.Use the [] key to select “Light Control” and then press the [ENTER] key.
This displays a light control dialog box.
4.Use the [] key to select “Light Sensor” and then press the [] key to select 
“On” or the [] key to select “Off”.
5.Press the [ESC] key to exit the Setup Menu. 
						

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The presentation timer shows a countdown from a preset time value. You can use it to keep track of 
how much time has elapsed during your presentation, and to limit a presentation to a preset amount of 
time. You can configure the presentation timer so it is displayed in the projected image.
To display the timer
When the timer is not displayed on the projected image, press the [TIMER] key once.
The timer will appear for about five seconds and then disappear automatically if the “Off” is selected 
for the “Continuous Display” setting on the timer function menu.
To display the timer function menu
When the timer is not displayed on the projected image, press the [TIMER] key twice. If the timer is 
displayed, press the [TIMER] key once.
Use this menu to start, pause, resume, and reset the timer, and to configure various timer settings.
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To configure timer settings
1.Use the [TIMER] key to display the timer function menu.
2.Use the [] and [] keys to select the “Position”, “Continuous Display”, or “Start 
Time” setting and then change the settings as described in the table below.
3.To save your settings and close the timer function menu, press [ESC].
To start the timer immediately after changing its settings, use [] and [] to select “Start 
Timer” on the timer function menu and then press the [ENTER] key before pressing [ESC] in 
the step above.
To start a countdown timer operation
1.Use the [TIMER] key to display the timer function menu.
2.Select “Start Timer” and then press the [ENTER] key.
This will close the timer function menu and start the timer countdown.
After the countdown reaches 00:00, it will start a 60-minute count up operation (from –00:01 to 
–60:00). The numerals of the timer display are red (indicating that the presentation is over time) 
during a count up operation.
To do this:Perform this operation:
Reposition the timer on the 
projected imageSelect “Position”, and then use the [
] and [
] keys to select one of the 
following settings: “Lower Right”, “Upper Right”, “Upper Left”, “Lower Left” 
(Initial default: Lower Right).
Enable or disable 
continuous display of the 
timerSelect “Continuous Display”, and then use the [
] and [
] keys to select either 
“On” or “Off” (Initial default: Off).
On: Once the timer is displayed, it remains displayed until you display a 
different dialog box or you press the [ESC] key.
Off: The timer automatically disappears about five seconds after it is 
displayed.
Specify the timer 
countdown start timeSelect “Start Time”, and then use the [
] and [
] keys to specify the 
countdown start time you want.
You can set a start time from five to 60 minutes, in five-minute steps (Initial 
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To pause the timer countdown
1.Use the [TIMER] key to display the timer function menu.
2.Select “Pause Timer” and then press the [ENTER] key.
To resume a paused timer countdown
1.Use the [TIMER] key to display the timer function menu.
2.Select “Restart Timer” and then press the [ENTER] key.
To reset the timer to its start time
1.Use the [TIMER] key to display the timer function menu.
2.Select “Reset Timer” and then press the [ENTER] key.
This will reset the time to the “Start Time” setting. 
						

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Pressing the [MENU] key displays the Setup Menu shown below on the projection screen. You can 
use this menu to adjust projected image brightness, contrast, and other settings, and to change 
projector settings.
The guidance shows the key operations that can be performed for the currently selected (highlighted) 
menu item.
Using the Setup Menu (MENU)
Basic Setup Menu Operations
To do this:Perform this operation:
Display the Setup Menu
Exit the Setup MenuPress the [MENU] key. Pressing the [MENU] key to exit the Setup Menu will save the 
settings you configured while it was displayed.
Select a menu item Use the [] and [] keys to move the highlighting to the menu that contains the menu 
item you want to select and then press the [ENTER] key. Next, use the [] and [] 
keys to move the highlighting to the menu item you want to select.
Configure the setting of a 
menu itemIf a menu item that has options or setting values to the right, use the [
] and [
] 
keys to change the setting.
For a menu item that has “Modify[ENTER]” or “OK[ENTER]” to the right, press the 
[ENTER] key to display a dialog box for configuring the setting.
Menu Items
(Main Menu)
HighlightingMenu Item
(Sub-menu)
Guidance
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One or more letters (such as RCV) after the menu item name indicates an item that is available only 
when one or more particular input source is selected. The letters indicate the input source(s) where 
the menu item is available.
R: RGB input, C: Component input, V: S-video input*
1 or Video input*1, H: HDMI (PC) input, 
D: HDMI (DTV) input, F: File Viewer*2, T: CASIO USB Tool*2, N: Network*2, U: USB Display*2
A menu item that does not have any letter after it will be available regardless of the input source.
 after a menu item indicates the item is available only on XJ-F Series projectors.
 after a menu item indicates the item is available only on network model projectors.
The initial default setting is indicated by an asterisk (*).
Setup Menu Settings
*1 XJ-F Series projectors only*2 Network model projectors only
Use this menu item:To do this:
Image Adjustment 1 3 
BrightnessAdjust projected image brightness.
Image Adjustment 1 3 
ContrastAdjust projected image contrast.
Image Adjustment 1 3 
Sharpness (V)
 Use this sub-menu to adjust the sharpness of the outlines in the projected image. A 
larger value makes the image sharper, while a smaller value makes it softer.
Image Adjustment 1 3 
Saturation (V) Use this sub-menu to adjust the color saturation of the projected image. A larger 
value increases color saturation.
Image Adjustment 1 3 
Tint (V) Use this sub-menu to adjust the tint of the projected image.
A larger value makes the overall image more bluish, while a smaller value makes the 
overall image more reddish. This setting is supported only when the signal is NTSC 
or NTSC4.43.
Image Adjustment 1 3 
Color ModeSelect one of the following projected image color modes: “Standard*”, “Graphics”, 
“Theater*”, “Blackboard”, “Natural”.
NoteInitial default setting: “Theater” when the input source is S-Video, Video, or 
HDMI (DTV). “Standard” any other time.
Image Adjustment 1 3 
Color BalanceSelect one of the following color balance presets: “Warm”, “Normal*”, “Cold”.
Also can be used to separately adjust red, green, and blue.
Image Adjustment 1 3 
Light Control Off ModeWhen “Off” is selected for the “Option Settings 1 3 Light Control 3 Light Control” 
setting, specify either “Bright” (brightness priority) or “Normal*” (hue priority) as the 
image quality setting.
Image Adjustment 1 3 
Restore Menu DefaultsReturn all of the items in the “Image Adjustment 1” main menu to their initial defaults 
for the currently projecting image source.
Image Adjustment 2 3 
Vertical Position (RCV)Adjust the vertical and horizontal positions of the input source image in relation to 
the target screen.
Image Adjustment 2 3 
Horizontal Position (RCV)
Image Adjustment 2 3 
Frequency (R)When vertical bands appear in the projected image while RGB is selected as the 
input source, it means that the frequency setting is not correct. When this happens, 
use this setting to adjust the frequency manually. If, for some reason, your manual 
frequency settings cause the image input from the computer to disappear from the 
projection, you can press the [AUTO] key to perform an auto adjust operation, which 
should cause the image to appear.
Image Adjustment 2 3 
Phase (R)Adjust the phase of the RGB input signal when the image flickers because the 
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Image Adjustment 2 3 
Overscan (CVD)Adjust the overscan amount for an input video signal within the range of 0% to 5%*. 
The size of the border area displayed on the projection screen depends on the 
setting value. A smaller value results in a wider border area as shown below.
Image Adjustment 2 3 
Restore Menu Defaults 
(RCVD)Return all of the items in the “Image Adjustment 2” main menu to their initial defaults 
for the currently projecting image source.
Volume Adjustment 3 
VolumeSee “Adjusting the Volume Level (VOLUME)” (page 20) for more information.
Volume Adjustment 3 
Restore Menu DefaultsReturn the Volume setting to its initial default for the currently projecting image 
source.
Screen Settings 3 
Keystone CorrectionUse this sub-menu to perform vertical keystone correction of the projected image.
Screen Settings 3 
Aspect Ratio (RCVHD)Select an aspect ratio setting for the projected image.
See “To change the aspect ratio of the projected image (ASPECT)” (page 17) for 
more information.
Screen Settings 3 
Projection ModeSpecify whether projection will be from the front of the screen or the back of the 
screen.
Front*: Select this option to project from the front of the screen.
Rear: Select this option to project from the back of the screen. This setting flips the 
front projected image horizontally.
Screen Settings 3 
Ceiling MountSet up the projector to be positioned upside down for hanging from a ceiling.
On: Select when the projector is positioned upside down for hanging from a ceiling. 
Since the bottom of the projector is upwards, the projected image is flipped 
both horizontally and vertically.
Off*: Select when the projector is used on a desktop. This projects the image 
assuming that the top of the projector is upwards.
Screen Settings 3 
No Signal ScreenSelect one of the following as the projection image whenever there is no input signal 
being input to the projector: “Blue”* (blue screen), “Black” (black screen), “Logo” 
(projector built-in logo, or user logo, page 76).
Screen Settings 3
Blank ScreenSelect one of the following as the projection image whenever the [BLANK] key is 
pressed: “Blue”* (blue screen), “Black” (black screen), “Logo” (projector built-in 
logo, or user logo, page 76).
Screen Settings 3 
Restore Menu DefaultsReturn all of the items in the “Screen Settings” main menu to their initial defaults for 
the currently projecting image source.
Input Settings 3 
COMPUTER Terminal (RC)Specify the method to be used to identify the COMPUTER terminal input signal.
Auto*: Projector automatically identifies the COMPUTER terminal input signal.
RGB: Always assumes the COMPUTER terminal input signal is an RGB signal.
Component: Always assumes the COMPUTER terminal input signal is a component 
video signal.
Input Settings 3 
RGB Level Adjust (RC)Specifies whether level adjustment of the input RGB signal is enabled (On*) or 
disabled (Off). Leaving this setting “On” will normally optimize the projected image. 
However, depending on the input signal, there may be cases when this setting does 
not optimize the image and may even distort it. If this happens, change this setting to 
“Off”.
Use this menu item:To do this:
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Input Settings 3 
Video Signal (V) 
Input Settings 3 
S-Video Signal (V) Specify the method to be used to identify the VIDEO terminal input signal.
Auto*: Projector automatically identifies the video input signal.
NTSC, NTSC4.43, PAL, PAL-M, PAL-N, PAL60, SECAM:
Always assumes the video input signal is the specified video signal type.
Input Settings 3 
Signal Name IndicatorSpecify whether the newly selected input signal type should be displayed (On*) or 
not displayed (Off) when the [INPUT] key is pressed to change the input signal.
Input Settings 3 
Restore Menu DefaultsReturn all of the items in the “Input Settings” main menu to their initial defaults for the 
currently projecting image source.
Option Settings 1 3 
Auto Keystone CorrectionTurn auto keystone correction on (On*) or off (Off).
NoteThis item cannot be selected while “On” is selected for “Screen Settings 3 
Ceiling Mount”, and “Auto Keystone Correction” is disabled regardless of 
the setting of this item.
Option Settings 1 3 
Auto Adjust (R)Specify whether the projector should detect the RGB input signal type (resolution, 
frequency) and adjust the projection image accordingly.
On*: Auto Adjust enabled.
Off: Auto Adjust disabled.
NoteIf you want to retain the following “Image Adjustment 2” menu settings 
when power is turned off, select “Off” for this setting: “Vertical Position”, 
“Horizontal Position”, “Frequency”, “Phase”.
Option Settings 1 3 
Light ControlSee “Light Control” (page 21).
Option Settings 1 3 
Auto Power OffSpecify 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.
5 min, 10 min*, 15 min, 20 min, 30 min: Time until Auto Power off is triggered.
Off: Disables Auto Power Off.
Option Settings 1 3 
PasswordSee “Password Protection” (page 32).
Option Settings 1 3 
Direct Power OnEnable (On) and disable (Off*) projector auto power on as soon as the projector’s AC 
adapter is plugged into a power outlet.
Option Settings 1 3 
LanguageSpecify the display language.
English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Swedish, Portuguese, Dutch, Norwegian, 
Polish, Finnish, Czech, Turkish, Russian, Lithuanian, Vietnamese, Thai, Malay, 
Indonesian, Arabic, Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), Korean, Japanese
Important!Network Model Users
When using certain Network model functions, some menus and messages 
may be displayed in English, regardless of the language selected here.
Option Settings 1 3 
Restore Menu DefaultsReturn all of the items in the “Option Settings 1” main menu to their initial defaults for 
the currently projecting image source.
Option Settings 2 3 
Plug and Play Specify what the projector should do when a supported external USB device is 
connected to the projector’s USB-A port or when the projector is turned on while an 
external USB device is connected to the USB-A port.
On: Enables automatic input source switching.
Off*: Disables automatic input source switching.
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Option Settings 2 3 
Audio Out Use this sub-menu to specify whether audio input from the input sources below 
should be output to the speaker (Speaker*) or output to an external destination 
(Line)*
1.
HDMI
File Viewer (Movie playback audio)*
2
Wireless or Network (Video stream projection movie audio)*2
USB Display*2
*1 When Line is specified, the projector will output audio from its AUDIO OUT 
terminal.
*2 Network models only
Option Settings 2 3 
High AltitudeTurn the high-altitude fan speed setting on or off in accordance with the altitude of 
the area where you are using the projector.
On: Select this setting when using the projector in a high altitude (1,500 to 
3,000 meters / 5,000 to 10,000 feet above sea level) area where air is thin. This 
setting increases cooling efficiency.
Off*: Select this setting at normal altitudes (up to 1,500 meters / 5,000 feet).
Important!Do not use this projector at altitudes greater than 3,000 meters (10,000 feet) 
above sea level.
Option Settings 2 3 
Control Panel Lock Disable projector unit key operations.
See “Control Panel Lock (XJ-F Series Only)” (page 35) for more information.
Option Settings 2 3 
Closed Caption (V) Use this sub-menu to specify whether to display closed captions when projecting a 
video signal that includes them.
Off*: Closed captions not displayed.
CC1, CC2, CC3, CC4: Indicates the current closed caption output setting (CC1, 
CC2, CC3, and CC4).
NoteKeystone correction does not affect displayed closed caption text.
Option Settings 2 3 
Timer FunctionDisplay the timer function menu. For details, see “Using the Presentation Timer 
(TIMER)” (page 23).
Option Settings 2 3 
Microphone Input Level Adjusts the volume level of audio input from the MIC terminal within the range of 0* 
(mute) to 3 (maximum).
Option Settings 2 3 
Restore Menu DefaultsReturn all of the items in the “Option Settings 2” main menu to their initial defaults for 
the currently projecting image source.
Multimedia Settings 3 
Autorun Specify whether to use (Enable*) or not use (Disable) the autorun function. For 
details, see “Autorun” (page 52).
Multimedia Settings 3 
Functions  (FN)Display the same menu (Function Menu) that appears when the remote controller’s 
[FUNC] key is pressed.
Multimedia Settings 3 
Internal Storage Function 
 (RCVHD)Access projector internal memory from a computer. For details, see “To copy files 
from a computer to projector internal memory” (page 37).
Network Settings  Access projector wireless LAN connection setting and network setting items. For 
details, see the separate “Network Function Guide”.
Operational Info Display the projector information below.
Input Signal, Signal Name, Resolution, Horizontal Frequency, Vertical Frequency, 
Scan System, Light Time, Version (projector ROM version)
Restore All Defaults 3 
Unit Operating TimeDisplay the cumulative operating time of this unit.
This time cannot be initialized.
Use this menu item:To do this: