Casio ProjectorXJ-A241 User Manual
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41 Plug and Play (USB port models only)RCVHDWUNSingle Use this sub-menu to turn plug-and-play*1 on or off. On*: Select this option to turn on plug-and-play. This will allow the projector detect when an external USB device is connected and make that device the input source automatically. Off: Select this option to turn off plug-and-play. USB Audio Out (USB port models only) RCVHDWUNSingle When playing back a movie file stored on a USB memory device, you can select audio output from the projector’s built-in speaker or to the line output. Speaker*: Select to output movie file audio from the speaker. Line: Select to output movie file audio from the AV terminal. HDMI Audio Out RCVHDWUNSingle Specifies whether the input audio signal should be output from the projector’s built-in speaker or to the line output. Speaker*: Outputs the audio signal being input to the HDMI port from the speaker. Line: Outputs the audio signal being input to the HDMI port from the AV terminal. High Altitude RCVHDWUNSingle Use this sub-menu to turn 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 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). Important!Do not use this projector at altitudes greater than 3,000 meters above sea level. Timer Function RCVHDWUNSingle Selecting this item displays the timer function menu. For details, see “Presentation Timer” (page 21). Restore Menu Defaults RCVHDWUNSingle This sub-menu returns all of the sub-menu items on the Option Settings 2 main menu to their initial default settings. *1 When plug-and-play is turned on, the projector will make that device the input source automatically. For details about plug-and-play, see “USB Function Guide” on the bundled CD-ROM. Setting NameInputSetting UnitDescription
42 USB Settings Main Menu (USB Port Models Only) The USB Settings main menu is available only when there is an external device connected to the USB port of the projector. For details, see “USB Function Guide” on the bundled CD-ROM. Wireless Main Menu (USB Port Models Only) The Wireless main menu is available only when “Wireless” is selected as the input source on the projector. For more information, see the “Wireless Function Guide” on the CD-ROM that comes with the projector. Operational Info Main Menu Restore All Defaults Main Menu Setting NameInputSetting UnitDescription Input Signal RCVHDWUNSource SpecificThis sub-menu item shows the currently selected input signal (RGB, Component, Video, HDMI (PC), or HDMI (DTV)). “- - - -” is indicated here when there is no input signal. Signal Name RCVHDUSource SpecificThis sub-menu item shows the signal name of the signal being input to the projector. For details about signal names, see “Signal Name” under “Supported Signals” (page 53). Resolution RHSource SpecificThis sub-menu item appears only when RGB is the input signal. It shows the number of vertical and horizontal pixels of resolution of the RGB or HDMI (PC) input signal. Horizontal Frequency RCVHDSource SpecificThis sub-menu item shows the horizontal frequency of the input signal. Vertical Frequency RCVHDSource SpecificThis sub-menu item shows the vertical frequency of the input signal. Scan System RCHDSource SpecificThis sub-menu item appears only when RGB, Component, HDMI (PC), or HDMI (DTV) is the input signal, and shows the scan system of the input signal. The scan system is interlace or non-interlace for an RGB or HDMI (PC) signal input, and interlace or progressive for a component or HDMI (DTV) signal input. Light Time RCVHDWUNSingle This sub-menu item shows the cumulative number of hours the current light source unit has been used to date. Setting NameInputSetting UnitDescription Unit Operating Time RCVHDWUNSingle This sub-menu item shows the cumulative operating time of this unit. This time cannot be initialized. Restore All Defaults RCVHDWUNSingle This sub-menu returns all sub-menu items on all main menus to their initial default settings. This operation can be performed regardless of the currently selected input source and regardless of whether or not a signal is currently being input. For details about this procedure, see “To restore all settings on the setup menu to their initial factory defaults” on page 32. B
43 Cleaning the Projector Periodically clean the projector exterior, lens, intake vents, and exhaust vents on a regular basis. Important!Before cleaning the projector, be sure to unplug it from the power outlet and make sure it is cooled down completely. Wipe the exterior of the projector with a soft cloth that has been moistened in a weak solution of water and a mild neutral detergent. Be sure to wring all excess moisture from the cloth before wiping. Never use benzene, alcohol, thinner, or any other volatile agent for cleaning. Carefully wipe the lens with a commercially available lens cloth or optical lens paper, like those for eyeglasses or camera lenses. When cleaning the lens, do not apply undue force and take care to avoid damaging the lens. Dust and dirt tend to collect around the intake vents. Because of this, you should use a vacuum cleaner to clean away accumulated dust and dirt periodically as shown below. Important!zContinued use of the projector after dust has accumulated around the intake vents can cause overheating of internal components and lead to malfunction. zCertain operating conditions also can cause dirt and dust to accumulate around the projector’s exhaust vents. If this happens, use the same procedure as that described above to clean the exhaust vents. Cleaning the Projector Exterior Cleaning the Lens Cleaning Intake and Exhaust Vents
44 Troubleshooting Indicators keep you informed about the current operational status of the projector. The following shows what the indicators look like when operation is normal. When a warning message appears on the projection screen, or when the POWER/STANDBY, LIGHT, and TEMP indicators are lit or flashing in a pattern other than those shown above, it means that a projector error has occurred. For details, see “Error Indicators and Warning Messages” (below). Warning messages and indicators let you know what the problem is when a projector error occurs. When an error occurs, wait until the fan stops before unplugging the AC power cord. If you unplug the AC power cord while the fan is still operating, an error may occur when you plug the AC power cord back in. Indicators When the indicators appear like this:It means this: POWER/ STANDBYLIGHT TEMPYou have just plugged the AC power cord into a power outlet. Wait until the projector enters the standby state (see below) before trying to turn on power. zzz Amber Amber Amber zccStandby state: The AC power cord is plugged in and the projector is in standby. Amber zzProjector is warming up after being turned on. Green Amber Amber zccProjector is on and standing by for use. Green ccProjector is performing internal power down processes. Amber zzc“On (Auto)” or “On (Manual)” is selected for the projector’s Eco Mode (page 23) setting. Green Green z : Lit : Flashingc : Unlit Error Indicators and Warning Messages Indicator/Error MessageDescription and Required Action POWER : Green steady The projector’s internal temperature is very high. Press the [ESC] key to clear the warning message and perform the following steps. 1Check for any blocking of the projector’s intake vents and exhaust vents, and make sure that there is sufficient space around the projector. See “Setup Precautions” (page 10). 2If there is dust accumulated around the intake vents and/or exhaust vents, turn off the projector and remove it. See “Cleaning the Projector” (page 43). LIGHT : – TEMP : – Message : Internal temperature is too high. Check projector air vents for blockage.
45 POWER : Amber flashingJ Amber steadyPower has turned off automatically due to internal overheating. Perform the following steps. 1Check for any blocking of the projector’s intake vents and exhaust vents, and make sure that there is sufficient space around the projector. See “Setup Precautions” (page 10). 2If there is dust accumulated around the intake vents and/or exhaust vents, remove it. See “Cleaning the Projector” (page 43). If there is no problem with the projector’s vents, confirm that the POWER/ STANDBY indicator is lit amber (without flashing), and then turn power back on again. If the error occurs again when you turn power back on, contact your retailer or nearest authorized CASIO Service Center. LIGHT : – TEMP : – Message : Internal temperature is too high. The projector will turn off. POWER : Amber flashingJ Red steadyPower has turned off automatically due to internal overheating. This causes a dialog box containing the text in the next item below to appear the next time you turn on the projector. Follow the steps that are provided. LIGHT : – TEMP : Red flashing (0.5-second interval) Message : – POWER : Green steady The last time you were using the projector, power turned off automatically due to internal overheating. Press the [ESC] key to clear the warning message and perform the following steps. 1Check for any blocking of the projector’s intake vents and exhaust vents, and make sure that there is sufficient space around the projector. See “Setup Precautions” (page 10). 2If there is dust accumulated around the intake vents and/or exhaust vents, turn off the projector and remove it. See “Cleaning the Projector” (page 43). 3Disconnect the power cord from the projector and wait for all of the projector’s indicators to go out. Next, reconnect the power cord and turn the projector back on. If the error occurs again when you turn power back on, contact your retailer or nearest authorized CASIO Service Center. LIGHT : – TEMP : – Message : The projector has a history of turning off due to high temperature. Check air vents for blockage. POWER : Amber flashingJ Red steadyPower has turned off automatically due to a fan problem. Confirm that the POWER/STANDBY indicator is lit red (without flashing) and that the fan has stopped. After checking the POWER/STANDBY indicator, disconnect the power cord from the projector and wait for all of the projector’s indicators to go out. Next, reconnect the power cord and turn projector power back on. If the error occurs again when you turn power back on, contact your retailer or nearest authorized CASIO Service Center. LIGHT : Red steady TEMP : Red steady Message : There is a problem with the fan. The projector will turn off. POWER : Amber flashingJ Red steadyPower has turned off automatically due to a system problem. After confirming that the POWER/STANDBY indicator is lit red (without flashing), disconnect the power cord from the projector and wait for all of the projector’s indicators to go out. Next, reconnect the power cord and turn the projector back on. If the error occurs again when you turn power back on, contact your retailer or nearest authorized CASIO Service Center. LIGHT : – TEMP : Red steady Message : A system problem has occurred. The projector will turn off. Indicator/Error MessageDescription and Required Action
46 POWER : Green steady A system problem has occurred, which may cause problems with some functions. Turn off the projector, disconnect the power cord from the projector and wait for all of the projector’s indicators to go out. Next, reconnect the power cord and turn the projector back on. If the error occurs again when you turn power back on, contact your retailer or nearest authorized CASIO Service Center. Press the [ESC] key to clear the warning message. LIGHT : – TEMP : – Message : A system problem has occurred. Normal projection is not possible. POWER : Green steady LIGHT : – TEMP : – Message : There is some problem with the system. The audio function may not operate correctly. POWER : Green steady The USB connection was terminated because of a problem with the USB port. To use the USB function, turn off the projector and then turn it back on again. If the error occurs again when you turn power back on, contact your retailer or nearest authorized CASIO Service Center. Press the [ESC] key to clear the warning message. LIGHT : – TEMP : – Message : There is a problem with the USB port. POWER : Green steady Zoom and focus cannot be performed due to some trouble in the optical drive circuit. Turn off the projector and then turn it back on again. If the error occurs again when you turn power back on, contact your retailer or nearest authorized CASIO Service Center. Press the [ESC] key to clear the warning message. LIGHT : – TEMP : – Message : Zoom and focus cannot be performed for some reason. Try turning the projector off and then back on again. If this message reappears, request servicing. POWER : Amber flashingJ Red steadyThe projector was turned off automatically due to some problem that was probably caused by external digital noise or some other reason. Confirm that the POWER/STANDBY indicator is lit red (without flashing). After checking the POWER/STANDBY indicator, disconnect the power cord from the projector and wait for all of the projector’s indicators to go out. Next, reconnect the power cord and turn projector power back on. If the error occurs again when you turn power back on, contact your retailer or nearest authorized CASIO Service Center. LIGHT : – TEMP : Red steady Message : – POWER : Amber flashingJ Red steadyThe projector was turned off automatically because the light source unit turned off or did not turn on. After confirming that the POWER/STANDBY indicator is lit red (without flashing), unplug the power cord. Wait for a short while and then plug it back in and turn on the projector again. If the error occurs again when you turn power back on, contact your retailer or nearest authorized CASIO Service Center. LIGHT : Red flashing (0.5-second interval) TEMP : Red flashing (0.5-second interval) Message : – Indicator/Error MessageDescription and Required Action
47 Check the following items whenever you experience any problem with the projector. POWER : Amber flashingJ Red steadyPower has turned off automatically due to a projector memory error. Confirm that the POWER/STANDBY indicator is lit red (without flashing). After checking the POWER/STANDBY indicator, disconnect the power cord from the projector and wait for all of the projector’s indicators to go out. Next, reconnect the power cord and turn projector power back on. If the error occurs again when you turn power back on, contact your retailer or nearest authorized CASIO Service Center. LIGHT : Not lit or red flashing TEMP : Red flashing (2-second interval) Message : – POWER : Amber flashingJ Red steadyPower has turned off automatically because the light source unit cover is open. Perform the following steps. 1After confirming that the POWER/STANDBY indicator is lit red (without flashing), disconnect the power cord from the projector. 2Check to make sure that the light source unit cover is closed. 3Plug the power cord back in and turn the projector back on again. If the error occurs again when you turn power back on, contact your retailer or nearest authorized CASIO Service Center. LIGHT : – TEMP : Amber flashing (1-second interval) Message : – Projector Troubleshooting ProblemCause and Recommended Action Power does not turn on.zIf the POWER/STANDBY indicator is not lit, the AC power cord is not connected correctly. Connect the AC power cord correctly. zIf the TEMP or LIGHT indicator remains flashing or lit, it means some type of error has occurred. See “Error Indicators and Warning Messages” (page 44). No image is projected or the projected image is abnormal.zThe computer or video device connected to the projector is not turned on or it is not outputting a video signal. Make sure the connected computer or video device is turned on, and perform the required operation on it to output a video signal. zThe correct output source is not selected on the projector. On the projector, select the correct input source that corresponds to the connected device. zImages may not project correctly when you have the component output terminal of a video device connected to the COMPUTER terminal of the projector. Connect to the AV terminal of the projector. Image color or display is very abnormal.The wrong option (“Component” or “RGB”) may be selected for the “Input SettingsJ COMPUTER Terminal” setting on the setup menu. The image will not be projected correctly if “Component” is selected while the projector’s COMPUTER terminal is connected to the RGB output terminal of a computer, or if “RGB” is selected while the projector’s COMPUTER terminal is connected to the component video output terminal of a video device. On the setup menu, select “Auto” for the “Input SettingsJ COMPUTER Terminal” setting. See page 38. I can’t understand messages or menus because they are the wrong language.Perform the following operation to select the language you want. See page 40. 1. Press the [MENU] key to display the setup menu. 2. If the input signal is HDMI, press [T] four times and then press the [ENTER] key. If the input signal is not HDMI, press [T] five times and then press the [ENTER] key. 3. Press [S] twice and then press the [ENTER] key to display the language selection menu. 4. Use the [T] and [S] keys to move the highlighting to the language you want to select and then press the [ENTER] key. 5. Press the [MENU] key to exit the setup menu. Indicator/Error MessageDescription and Required Action
48 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. No soundzThe projector’s volume level setting may be too low or muted. Press the remote controller [VOLUME] key and then use [W] and [X] to adjust the volume level. See page 20. zThe volume level setting of the device connected to the projector is too low or the other device is not outputting audio. Adjust the volume level of the connected device. zThe audio output of the connected device may not be connected correctly to the projector’s AV terminal. Check the connection, referring to one of the following (depending on the type of connected device): “Connecting the Analog RGB Output of a Computer to the Projector” (page 11) or “Connecting to a Video Device” (page 13). zWhen a video device’s or computer’s HDMI output is connected to the HDMI port of the projector, “Line” may be selected for the “Option Settings 2J HDMI Audio Out” setting on the setup menu. Change the “HDMI Audio Out” setting to “Speaker”. See page 41. Strange color The input signal may not match projector settings. Try doing the following. – Use the [BRIGHT] key to adjust image brightness. – Use the [COLOR MODE] key to change the color mode. – On the setup menu, use “Image Adjustment 1J Color Balance” to adjust the projection image color balance. Text is blurry.zThe image may be out of focus. On the remote controller, use the [FOCUSS] and [FOCUST] keys to 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 35. zIf the input source is a video camera or document camera, check to make sure there is no problem with the input source device. 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 28. 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 the allowable range when you operate it. See page 49. The TEMP or LAMP indicator is flashing or lit.An error occurred. See “Error Indicators and Warning Messages” (page 44). 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. 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. ProblemCause and Recommended Action
49 Appendix When performing an operation on the remote controller, point it at the remote control signal receiver on the back or front of the projector. The following illustration shows the range of the remote controller signal. Remote Controller Range zThe range of the remote controller may be narrower and/or shorter than that shown on the right (Back) when there is a special AV cable plugged into the AV terminal on the back of the projector. zThe allowable distance between the remote controller and the projector is less when there is a sharp angle between the remote controller and the remote control signal receiver. Important!To avoid running down the batteries, store the remote control unit so its keys are not pressed inadvertently. Remote Controller Signal Range Front ± 30 degrees max. 5 meters (16.4 feet) max. 5 meters (16.4 feet) max. Back 5 meters (16.4 feet) max.5 meters (16.4 feet) max. ± 30 degrees max.± 30 degrees max. 5 degrees to 30 degrees
50 The following table shows the relationship between the distance and projected image size. *h = Height from the center of the lens to the bottom edge of the projection screen. Important!Note that the distances provided above are for reference only. Projection Distance and Screen Size Projection SizeApproximate Projection Distance XJ-A141/XJ-A146XJ-A241/XJ-A246/XJ-A251/XJ-A256 Screen SizeDiagonal (cm)Minimum Distance (m / feet)Maximum Distance (m / feet)h*Minimum 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 h*