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DATA PROJECTOR
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XJ-M140/XJ-M145
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XJ-M150/XJ-M155
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XJ-M240/XJ-M245
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XJ-M250/XJ-M255
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User’s Guide
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Contents About this manual... ...............................................................................5 Projector Overview ......................................................... 6 Projector Features and Main Functions .................................................6 Remote Controller and Projector Keys...................................................8 Back Terminals.......................................................................................9 Operation During Projection .
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Configuring Advanced Projector Settings.................. 20 Basic Setup Menu Operations .............................................................20 Displaying the Setup Menu........................................................................................ 20 Configuring Setup Menu Settings.............................................................................. 20 Basic Setup Menu Example....................................................................................... 21 Di
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Appendix ........................................................................ 43 Connecting to a Video Device..............................................................43 Connection to a composite video output or S-video output ..................................... 43 Connection to a component video output................................................................. 44 Connecting the HDMI Output of a Video Device or Computer to the Projector...........................................
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Projector Overview This section describes the features of the projector, and explains the functions of the projector and remote controller keys. Projector Features and Main Functions XJ-M140/XJ-M145/XJ-M150/XJ-M155/XJ-M240/XJ-M245/XJ-M250/XJ-M255 A laser and LED hybrid light source provides high brightness of 2,500 to 3,000 lumens along with low power consumption and low heat generation. A wide selection of input sources: Analog RGB, composite video, S-video, component video (Y·Cb·Cr, Y·Pb·P
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XJ-M145/XJ-M155/XJ-M245/XJ-M255 Projection of Data from USB Memory or a Memory Card without a Computer: USB memory or a memory card (using a commercially available USB card reader) can be connected directly to the projector’s USB port. The projector comes with special software for converting PowerPoint presentation data to a format that can be stored to USB memory or a memory card and projected without using a computer. Images and movies also can be projected directly from USB memory or a m
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Remote Controller and Projector Keys Operations in this manual are presented based on the remote controller that comes with the projector. Major operation keys are also provided on the projector unit, so the most of the same procedures can also be performed directly on the projector. Remote Controller Keys Remote control signal emitter [INPUT] key CLASS 1 LED PRODUCT [MENU] key [P] (Power) key [ESC] key [FUNC] key Cursor keys ( / / / ) [AUTO] key [ENTER] key ([STYLE] key) [BLANK] key [FREE
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Back Terminals 1 23 456 7 8 9bk bl bm bn bo 1 USB port (XJ-M145, XJ-M155, XJ-M245, XJ-M255 only) 2 LAN port (XJ-M145, XJ-M155, XJ-M245, XJ-M255 only) 3 COMPUTER IN terminal 4 HDMI port 5 VIDEO terminal 6 S-VIDEO terminal 7 Remote control signal receiver 8 SERIAL port* 9 AUDIO IN terminal bk AUDIO OUT terminal bl AUDIO IN L/R terminals bm Anti-theft lock hole bn Speaker bo Power connector * This terminal is for controlling the projector from an external device. It normally is not used. For infor
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Operation During Projection Selecting the Input Source Turning on the projector initially causes the same input source that was selected the last time it was turned off to be selected. To select a different input source 1. Press the [INPUT] key. This displays the input source selection screen. 2. Select either the Normal Input Mode or 3D Input Mode depending on the type of image you want to project. For details, see “3D Input Mode” (page 11). 3. Use the [ ] and [ ] keys to select the name
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3D Input Mode Your projector supports projection of 3D images. To project a 3D image, first enter the projector’s 3D input mode, and then select the input source. Important! Separately available 3D glasses (YA-G30) are required in order to view a projected 3D image in 3D. Separately available special software (CASIO 3D Converter) is required to project a 3D image with the projector when a computer (analog RGB) is the input source. 3D image projection is not supported via an HDMI connection
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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 [ ] and [ ] keys to move the highlighting to “To normal input mode” and then press the [ENTER] key. This 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 m
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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. When “Off” is selected for the Eco Mode setting (page 18) When the projector is in the 3D input mode. See “3D Input Mode” (page 11). To change the color mode 1. Press the [COLOR MODE] key. This displays the color mode selection window. The currently selected color mode is the
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Momentarily Blanking the Image and Muting the Audio 1. Press the [BLANK] key. This temporarily blanks the image (projecting a black screen) and mutes the audio. 2. To resume normal image and sound, press the [BLANK] key (or [ESC] key). Note You can specify projection of a black screen or blue screen, or a logo. For details, see “Blank Screen” (page 32) under “Screen Settings Main Menu”. Freezing an Image Pressing the [FREEZE] key freezes the projected image. To freeze the projected image 1. Wh
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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. Note Depending 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 zer
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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 “Aspect Ratio” (page 31) under “Screen Settings Main Menu”. 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. Input Source Pressing [ASPECT] will
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Adjusting the Volume Level You can use the remote controller keys to adjust the volume level of the audio that is output from the projector’s speaker or the AUDIO OUT terminal. To adjust the volume level 1. Press the [VOLUME] key. This causes the [Volume] screen to appear on the projected image. 2. Press the [ ] key to increase the volume, or the [ ] key to lower the volume. 3. After the setting is the way you want, press the [ESC] key. This causes the [Volume] screen to disappear. Note You
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Eco Mode (Power Saving, Low Noise) 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. 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 th
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Note While “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” (page 29) under “Image Adjustment 1 Main Menu”. (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. Using the [FUNC] Key Pressing the [FUNC] key displays the menu shown below. You can use this menu to perform the operations described b
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Configuring Advanced Projector Settings Your projector has a setup menu that you can use to configure advanced settings. Basic Setup Menu Operations Displaying the Setup Menu Pressing the [MENU] key displays the menu shown below in the center of the projection screen. 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. G
