Casio Projector XJ-M250 XJ-M255 User Manual

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Entering the 3D Input Mode
1.Press the [INPUT] key to display the input source selection screen.
2.Select Computer (RGB), S-video, or Video as the input source.
3.Use the [T] and [S] keys to move the highlighting to “To 3D input mode” and 
then press the [ENTER] key.
zThis enters the 3D input mode and closes the input source selection screen.
Important!zYou cannot select HDMI or USB as the input source in the 3D input mode. To use either of 
these input sources, change the input source setting back to normal input mode.
zWhen Computer is selected as the input source in the 3D input mode, a component video 
signal input through the projector’s COMPUTER IN terminal is treated as an RGB signal 
resulting in abnormal image projection.
zExcept 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
1.Press the [INPUT] key to display the input source selection screen.
2.Use the [T] and [S] keys to move the highlighting to “To normal input mode” 
and then press the [ENTER] key.
zThis enters the normal input mode and closes the input source selection screen.
Horizontal Flipping in the 3D Input Mode
In side-by-side 3D, a full frame consists of two halves on the left and right for each eye. In rare cases, 
the left and right images may be reversed, which causes a loss of 3D depth. If this happens, try using 
the following procedure to swap the left and right images with each other.
To swap the left and right images
In the 3D input mode, press the [ENTER] key. 
						

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You can perform the following operations while projecting an image.
zImage brightness adjustment
zColor mode selection
zImage zooming
zMomentary cut off of the input source image and projection of a black or blue screen, or a logo
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 20) to adjust image brightness when the input source is an external 
device connected to the USB port.
To adjust image brightness
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.
Image Operations During Projection 
						

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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 18)
zWhen the projector is in the 3D input mode. See “3D Input Mode” (page 10).
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” under “Image Adjustment 1 
Main Menu” on page 29.
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. 
						

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Momentarily Cutting Off the Input Source Image
1.Press the [BLANK] key.
zThis temporarily cuts off the image from the input source and projects a black screen in its 
place.
2.To resume projection of the image from the input source, 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” under “Screen Settings Main Menu” on page 32.
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. 
						

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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” under “Option Settings 2 Main Menu” on 
page 35.
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 
						

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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.
XJ-M240/XJ-M245/XJ-M250/XJ-M255
Pressing the [ASPECT] key will cycle through settings in accordance with the current input source as 
shown below.
XJ-M140/XJ-M145/XJ-M150/XJ-M155
Pressing the [ASPECT] key will toggle between settings in accordance with the current input source as 
shown below.
NotezWhen the input source is a component or an HDMI (DTV) signal with an aspect ratio of 16:9, 
the aspect ratio is fixed at 16:9. In this case, pressing the [ASPECT] key will not change the 
aspect ratio setting.
zFor details about how the aspect ratio setting affects the projected image, see “Aspect Ratio 
Setting and Projection Image” (page 48).
zYou also can change the aspect ratio setting using the setup menu. For details, see “Aspect 
Ratio” under “Screen Settings Main Menu” on page 31.
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, S-video, Component, HDMI (DTV) Normal J 16:9 J Letter Box
RGB, HDMI (PC) Normal J Full J True
Input SourcePressing [ASPECT] will toggle between these settings:
Video, S-video, Component, HDMI (DTV) Normal 
 16:9
RGB, HDMI (PC) Normal 
 Full 
						

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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
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 30.
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 
						

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The following three Eco Mode settings are available to specify whether priority should be given to 
low-power, low-noise operation or to projection brightness.
Important!zWhile “On (Auto)” is selected as the Eco Mode setting, make sure that the brightness sensor 
on the top of the projector is not blocked by anything.
zThe local environment and setup conditions affect the brightness sensor, so operation when 
“On (Auto)” is selected for the Eco Mode depends on these factors.
To select the Eco Mode
1.Press the [ECO] key.
zThis causes “Eco Mode” window to appear on the projection screen.
2.Use the [W] and [X] keys to select the setting you want.
zIf you select “On (Manual)” here, go to step 3. If you select another setting, jump to step 4.
3.Perform the following steps to adjust the “Eco Level” (the balance between 
low-power, quiet operation and projection brightness).
4.To hide the window, press the [ESC] key.
Important!zThe Eco Mode setting automatically changes to “Off” whenever the projector is in the 3D input 
mode. See “3D Input Mode” (page 10).
zThe “On (Auto)” setting cannot be selected for the Eco Mode while “On” is selected for 
“Screen Settings 
J Ceiling Mount” on the setup menu. If the “Ceiling Mount” setting is 
changed to “On” while “On (Auto)” is selected for the Eco Mode setting, the Eco Mode setting 
will automatically change to “On (Manual)”.
zThe “On (Auto)” setting cannot be selected for the Eco Mode while “Rear” is selected for 
“Screen Settings 
J Projection Mode” on the setup menu. If the “Projection Mode” setting is 
changed to “Rear” while “On (Auto)” is selected for the Eco Mode setting, the Eco Mode 
setting will automatically change to “On (Manual)”.
Eco Mode (Power Saving, Low Noise)
On (Auto):  A brightness sensor on the top of the projector senses surrounding light, and 
automatically adjusts projection brightness and color accordingly. Brightness is 
reduced for darker surroundings, which saves power and reduces operation noise.
On (Manual):  Enables manual adjustment to balance the needs of low-power, quiet operation and 
projection brightness.
Off:  Give top priority to projection brightness.
1Press the [T] key to move the highlighting to the Eco Level.
2Use the [W] and [X] keys to adjust the Eco Level to the setting you want.
Fewer   marks gives higher priority to projection brightness. A greater number gives high 
priority to low-power, quiet operation. 
						

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NotezWhile “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).
z(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.
Pressing the [FUNC] key displays the menu shown below.
You can use this menu to perform the operations described below.
zAdjust image brightness
Highlight “Brightness” and then press the [ENTER] key.
zTurn the Eco Mode on or off
Highlight “Eco Mode” and then press the [ENTER] key.
zSelect the aspect ratio of the projected image
Highlight “Aspect Ratio” and then press the [ENTER] key.
Note(for USB port model users)
When the input source is an external device connected to the USB port, use the [FUNC], [O], 
[
f], and [Z] keys to control the connected device. For details, see the “USB Function Guide” 
and “Wireless Function Guide” on the bundled CD-ROM.
Using the [FUNC] Key
J  This performs the same operation as pressing the [BRIGHT] key (O key) described on page 12.
J  This performs the same operation as pressing the [ECO] key (
f key) described on page 18.
J  This performs the same operation as pressing the [ASPECT] key (
Z key) described on page 16. 
						

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Configuring Advanced Projector Settings
Your projector has a setup menu that you can use to configure advanced settings.
Displaying the Setup Menu
Pressing the [MENU] key displays the menu shown below in the center of the projection screen.
To exit the setup menu
Press the [MENU] key.
Configuring Setup Menu Settings
1.Press the [MENU] key to display the setup menu.
2.Use the [T] and [S] keys to select the main menu item you want by highlighting 
it.
3.Press the [ENTER] key.
4.Use the [T] and [S] keys to select the sub-menu item you want by highlighting it.
5.Perform the required operation on the selected sub-menu item screen.
zThe guidance text explains the operations you need to perform to configure each setting.
6.To return to the main menu from the sub-menu, press the [ESC] key.
7.To exit the setup menu, press the [MENU] key.
Basic Setup Menu Operations
Main menu
Pressing the [MENU] key displays the main menu. 
The currently selected menu item is the one that is 
highlighted.
Sub-menu
The sub-menu shows each individual setting under each 
main menu item, and its current setting.
Guidance text
Guidance text provides a brief description of the main 
key operations available for the operation you are 
currently performing.