Casio XJ-450 User manual

DATA PROJECTOR
XJ-450
User’s Guide
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Safety Precautions
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Safety Precautions
Thank you for selecting this CASIO product. Be sure to read these “Safety
Precautions” before trying to use it. After reading this User’s Guide, keep it in a
safe place for future reference.
About safety symbols
Various symbols are used in this User’s Guide and on the product itself to ensure
safe use, and to protect you and others against the risk of injury and against
material damage. The meaning of each of the symbols is explained below.
Icon Examples
Danger This symbol indicates a condition that, if ignored or applied
incorrectly, creates the risk of death or serious personal injury.
Warning
This symbol indicates a condition that, if ignored or applied
incorrectly, could possibly create the risk of death or serious
personal injury.
Caution
This symbol indicates a condition that, if ignored or applied
incorrectly, could possibly create the risk of personal injury or
material damage.
A triangle indicates a situation against which you need to exercise
caution. The example shown here indicates you should take precaution
against electric shock.
A circle with a line through it indicates information about an action that
you should not perform. The specific action is indicated by the figure
inside the circle. The example shown here means disassembly is
prohibited.
A black circle indicates information about an action that you must
perform. The specific action is indicated by the figure inside the circle.
The example shown here indicates you must unplug the power cord from
the power outlet.

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Safety Precautions
Precautions During Use
●Smoke, odor, heat, loud noise,
and other abnormalities
Should you ever notice smoke,
strange odor, or loud noise being
emitted by the projector, or any
other abnormality, immediately
stop using the projector.
Continued use creates the risk of
fire and electric shock.
Immediately perform the following
steps.
1.Unplug the projector.
2.Contact your original dealer or
authorized CASIO service
center.
●Malfunction
Immediately stop using the
projector if the screen appears
abnormal, if sound is not
produced, or if any other
abnormal operation occurs even
though you are operating the
projector correctly. Continued use
creates the risk of fire and
electric shock. Immediately
perform the following steps.
1.Turn off the projector.
2.Unplug the projector.
3.Contact your original dealer or
authorized CASIO service
center.
●Power cord
Misuse of the power cord creates
the risk of fire and electric shock.
Make sure that you always
observe the following precautions.
• Make sure that you use a
power source with the same
voltage as that specified for
the projector.
• Do not overload a power outlet
with too many devices.
●Power cord
A damaged power cord creates
the risk of fire and electric shock.
Make sure that you always
observe the following precautions.
• Never place heavy objects on
the power cord and never
expose it to heat.
• Make sure the power cord is
not pinched between the wall
and the rack or table where
the projector is located, and
never cover the power cord
with a cushion or other object.
• Never try to modify the power
cord, allow it to become
damaged, or subject it to
excessive bending.
• Do not twist the power cord or
pull on it.
●Power cord
Never touch the power cord or
plug while your hands are wet.
Doing so creates the risk of
electric shock.
Warning

Safety Precautions
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●Water and foreign matter
Never allow water to get on the
projector. Water creates the risk
of fire and electric shock.
Never place a vase or any other
container of water on top of the
projector. Water creates the risk
of fire and electric shock.
Water or other liquid, or foreign
matter (metal, etc.) getting into
the projector creates the risk of
fire and electric shock. Should
anything get inside the projector,
immediately perform the following
steps.
1.Turn off the projector.
2.Unplug the projector.
3.Contact your original dealer or
authorized CASIO service
center.
●Disassembly and modification
Never try to take the projector
apart or modify it in any way.
The projector contains a large
number of high-voltage
components that create the risk
of electric shock and burn injury.
Be sure to leave all internal
inspection, adjustment, and repair
up to your original dealer or
authorized CASIO service center.
●Dropping and impact
Continued use of the projector
after it has been damaged by
dropping or other mistreatment
creates the risk of fire and
electric shock. Immediately
perform the following steps.
1.Turn off the projector.
2.Unplug the projector.
3.Contact your original dealer or
authorized CASIO service
center.
●Disposal by burning
Never try to dispose of the
projector by burning it. Doing so
can cause an explosion, which
creates the risk of fire and
personal injury.
●Looking into the lens or vents
while lamp is on
Never look directly into the lens
or vents while lamp is on. The
strong light emitted by the
projector creates the risk of eye
damage.
●Blocking the vents
Never allow the intake vents (on
the bottom or back of the
projector) or the exhaust vents
(on the side of the projector) to
become blocked. Doing so
causes internal heat build up,
which creates the risk of fire and
breakdown of the projector.
Touching the projector while it is
hot creates the risk of burn
injury. Make sure that you always
observe the following precautions.
• Allow at least 30 cm (11.8
inches) between the projector
and walls.
• Do not insert the projector into
any space where air circulation
is poor.
• Never cover the projector with
a blanket or any similar item.
• Never use the projector on a
carpet, blanket, towel, or other
soft material.
• Never stand the projector up
on either end during use.

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Safety Precautions
●Projector cabinet
Never open the projector’s
cabinet. Doing so creates the risk
of electric shock.
●Cleaning
Before cleaning the projector, be
sure to turn it off and unplug it
from the power outlet. Failure to
do so creates the risk of electric
shock.
●Exhaust vents
The exhaust vents become very hot
while the projector is running. Never
touch them. Doing so creates the risk
of burn injury. The areas near the
exhaust vents also become quite hot.
Never locate objects made of plastic or
other heat-sensitive materials near or
under the projector. Doing so creates
the risk of deformation and discoloration
of the object.
●Front cover
Be sure to open the front cover before
turning on the projector. Never close the
front cover while the projector is in use.
●Location
Never locate the projector in any of the
following types of locations. Doing so
creates the risk of fire and electric
shock.
• Near an area subject to strong
vibration
• An area subject to large
amounts of moisture or dust
• In a kitchen or other area
exposed to oil smoke
• Near a heater, on a heated
carpet, or in an area exposed
to direct sunlight
• An area subject to temperature
extremes (Operating
temperature range is 5°C to
35°C (41 to 95 °F)).
●Heavy objects
Never place heavy objects on the
projector or climb on top of the
projector. Doing so creates the risk of
fire and electric shock.
●Water
Never locate the projector in a
bathroom or anywhere else there is the
chance that it will be splashed with
water.
●Unstable location
Never place the projector on an
unstable surface or on a high
shelf. Doing so can cause it to
fall, creating the risk of personal
injury.
●Using the projector on a base
with casters
Whenever using the projector on a base
that has casters, make sure that you
lock the casters when not moving the
base.
●Lightening
During a lightening storm, do not touch
the plug of the projector’s power cord.
●Remote controller
Never try to take the remote
controller apart or modify it in
any way. Doing so creates the
risk of electric shock, burn injury,
and other personal injury. Be
sure to leave all internal
inspection, adjustment, and repair
up to your original dealer or
authorized CASIO Service Center.
Never allow the remote controller
to become wet. Water creates
the risk of fire and electric shock.

Safety Precautions
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●Power cord
Misuse of the power cord creates
the risk of fire and electric shock.
Make sure that you always
observe the following precautions.
• Do not locate the power cord
near a stove.
• When unplugging the power
cord, always grasp the plug,
and do not pull on the power
cord.
●Power cord
Misuse of the power cord creates
the risk of fire and electric shock.
Make sure that you always
observe the following precautions.
• Insert the plug into the power
outlet as far as it will go.
• After using the projector, turn
it off and allow it to cool
down. Next, unplug it from the
power outlet.
• Unplug the projector from the
power outlet if you do not plan
to use it for a long time.
• To avoid the built up of dust
between the prongs of the
plug, unplug it from the power
outlet and clean between the
prongs at least once a year.
• Before moving the projector, be
sure to turn it off and unplug
it from the power outlet first.
●Backup of important data
Be sure to keep separate written
records of all data stored in
projector memory. Memory data
can be lost due to breakdown,
maintenance, etc.
●Lens effect
Never have an aquarium or any other
object that produces a lens effect in
front of the projector while the lamp is
on. Such an object creates the risk of
fire.
●Lens
Never touch the lens with your hand.
Caution

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Safety Precautions
Battery Precautions
Misuse of batteries can cause them to
leak and stain the area around them,
or to explode, creating the risk of fire
and personal injury. Make sure that you
always observe the following
precautions.
• Never try to take batteries
apart and do not allow them
to become shorted.
• Never expose batteries to heat
or throw them into fire.
• Never mix old batteries and
new ones.
• Never mix batteries of different
types.
• Never try to charge batteries.
• Take care that batteries are
oriented correctly when you
load them.
Misuse of batteries can cause them to
leak and stain the area around them,
or to explode, creating the risk of fire
and personal injury. Make sure that you
always observe the following
precautions.
• Use only the type of batteries
that is specified for the remote
controller.
●Dead batteries
Be sure to remove batteries from the
remote controller as soon as they go
dead.
• Remove batteries from the
remote controller if you do not
plan to use it for a long time.
●Disposing of batteries
Make sure that you dispose of used
batteries in accordance with the rules
and regulations in your local area.
Warning Caution

Safety Precautions
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Lamp Precautions
●Lamp removal
Never remove the lamp from the
projector immediately after using
it. The lamp becomes very hot
during use, creating the risk of
burn injury. Turn off the projector.
After the POWER/STANDBY
indicator changes to steady (not
flashing) amber, unplug the
projector from the power outlet.
Next, wait for at least 60 minutes
before removing the lamp.
●Specified lamp type
Use only the lamp type that is
specified for this projector. Use of
any other type of lamp creates
the risk of fire and breakdown.
●Lamp replacement
Before replacing the lamp, be
sure to turn off the projector and
unplug it from the power outlet.
Failure to do so creates the risk
of electric shock.
• Take care when replacing a
broken lamp.
A broken lamp can cause
glass fragments to be
scattered inside the lamp
housing. Glass inside of the
lamp housing may also be
discharged from the projector’s
vent exhaust ports. Gas inside
of the lamp includes mercury,
so be sure to ventilate the
area whenever the lamp
breaks. Should you accidentally
inhale gas fumes or should
gas fumes get into your eyes,
immediately contact a
physician.
●Broken lamp
Never attempt to replace a
broken lamp on your own. The
projector uses a mercury lamp
with high internal pressure as its
light source. Should the lamp
break, be sure to contact your
original dealer or authorized
CASIO service center to request
replacement. Attempting to
replace a broken lamp on your
own creates the risk of personal
injury due to broken glass or
dispersed mercury.
Warning Caution

Operating Precautions
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Operating Pr ecautions
●Never touch the glass of the lamp with your fingers. Doing so can damage the
lamp and shorten its life.
●The light source lamp is a consumable item. The average life of a lamp is
approximately 2000 hours. After 2000 hours, a message appears to alert you to
the need of lamp replacement. However, note that the characteristics of a
particular lamp or lamp operating conditions can cause the lamp to start to go
dim or even fail before the message appears.
●Lamps are guaranteed for 90 days from the date of purchase or for 500 hours
operation, whichever comes first.
●A mercury lamp with high internal pressure is used as the light source. A lamp
that is weakened by impact, damage, or expiration of its lamp life may explode
or fail to light if exposed to loud noise. Note that the performance of the lamp
differs greatly from lamp to lamp, and due to conditions under which a lamp is
used.
●The replacement message appears and the LAMP indicator flashes red after the
lamp life is reached. When this happens, replace the lamp using the instructions
provided in this User’s Guide.
●If the lamp continues to be used after its lamp life is reached, after 100 hours
the projector will enter a cool down state and then go into standby. The
projector will not turn on again until you replace the lamp.
●When the lamp life is reached, the message “It is time to replace the lamp.
Use the procedure in the User’s Guide to replace the lamp as soon as
possible.” appears on the display for about 10 seconds, and the LAMP indicator
starts to flash red in one-second intervals. Replace the lamp as soon as
possible after the message appears or the LAMP indicator flashes.
●Replace the lamp with a special YL-40 replacement lamp, which should be
available from your original dealer.
●Turn off the projector. After the POWER/STANDBY indicator changes to steady
(not flashing) amber, unplug the projector from the power outlet. Next, wait for
at least 60 minutes before removing the lamp. Note that the lamp cartridge
becomes very hot during normal use and during standby. Handling it when hot
creates the risk of burn injury.
●The lamp contains mercury. Dispose of old lamps in accordance with the rules
and regulations of your local jurisdiction.
Lamp Handling Precautions
Caution
●Continued use of a lamp that has passed its lamp life
increases the risk of the lamp rupturing. Replace the lamp
with a new one as soon as possible after the replacement
message appears.
Lamp Replacement Precautions

Operating Precautions
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●When replacing the lamp, use the special screwdriver that comes with the YL-40
replacement lamp.
This projector is made of precision components. Failure to observe the following
precautions can result in inability to correctly save data and malfunction.
●Never use or store the projector in the following locations. Doing so
creates the risk of malfunction of and damage to the projector.
• Locations subjected to electrostatic
charge
• Locations subjected to temperature
extremes
• Locations where there is extreme
moisture
• Locations subjected to sudden
temperature changes
• Locations where there is a lot of
dust
• On a shaky, slanted, or otherwise
unstable surface
• Locations where there is the danger of getting wet
●Avoid using the projector under the following conditions. Such
conditions create the risk of malfunction of and damage to the
projector.
• Avoid areas subject to temperature extremes
(operating temperature range is 5°C to 35°C
(41 to 95 °F)).
• Never place heavy objects on the projector
or climb on top of the projector.
• Never insert or allow foreign objects to drop
into the projector.
• Never place a vase or any other container of
water on top of the projector.
Other Precautions

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Operating Precautions
●Never leave dead batteries inside the remote controller for a long
time.
Batteries can leak, which leads to malfunction of and damage to the remote
controller.
●Clean with a soft, dry cloth.
When very dirty, use a soft cloth that has been dampened in a weak solution of
water and a mild neutral detergent. Wring all excess water from the cloth before
wiping. Never use thinner, benzene, or any other volatile agent to clean the
projector. Doing so can remove its markings and cause staining of the case.
●Missing Screen Dots
Though this projector is manufactured using the most advanced digital technology
available today, some of the dots on the screen may be missing. This is normal,
and does not indicate malfunction.
• The contents of this User’s Guide are subject to change without notice.
• Copying of this manual, either in part or its entirety, is forbidden. You are
allowed to use this manual for your own personal use. Any other use is
forbidden without the permission of CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD.
• CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. shall not be held liable for any lost profits or
claims from third parties arising out of the use of this product or this manual.
• CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. shall not be held liable for any loss or lost
profits due to loss of data caused by malfunction or maintenance of this
product, or any other reason.
• The sample screens shown in this manual are for illustrative purposes only,
and appear differently from the screens actually produced by the product.

Contents
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Safety Precautions..........................................................................3
About safety symbols ........................................................................................ 3
Icon Examples................................................................................................... 3
Precautions During Use .................................................................................... 4
Battery Precautions........................................................................................... 8
Lamp Precautions ............................................................................................. 9
Operating Precautions .................................................................10
Features and Functions ...............................................................15
General Guide ...............................................................................16
Remote Controller.........................................................................24
General Guide................................................................................................. 24
Loading Remote Controller Batteries .............................................................. 27
Using the Laser Pointer................................................................................... 28
Remote Controller Signal Range .................................................................... 29
Getting Ready................................................................................30
Setting Up the Projector .................................................................................. 30
Setup Precautions........................................................................................... 33
Projector Angle to the Screen ......................................................................... 34
Adjusting the Projector Elevation Angle .......................................................... 35
Rear Projection (From the Back of the Screen) .............................................. 37
Connecting a Computer to the Projector (Video and Audio) ........................... 37
Connecting a Computer to the Projector’s USB Port ...................................... 38
Connecting to a Standard Video Device ......................................................... 39
Connecting to a Component Video Output Device ......................................... 40
Turning On the Projector................................................................................. 41
Turning Off the Projector................................................................................. 44
Projection Operations ..................................................................46
Projecting onto a Screen................................................................................. 46
Keystone Correction (KEYSTONE)................................................................. 53
Adjusting the Volume Level (VOL +/–) ............................................................ 56
Enlarging the Projected Image (D-ZOOM +/–)................................................ 57
Using Picture-in-Picture (P-IN-P) .................................................................... 59
Muting the Image and Audio (MUTE).............................................................. 61
Freezing the Projected Image (FREEZE) ....................................................... 62
Operating the Computer with the Remote Controller (Wireless Mouse) ......... 62

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Contents
Using the Setup Menu ..................................................................64
Setup Menu Overview..................................................................................... 64
Before Configuring Menu Settings .................................................................. 67
Setup Menu Screen Operations...................................................................... 68
Setup Menu Reference ................................................................................... 77
Image Adjustment ........................................................................................ 77
Volume Adjustment ...................................................................................... 82
Screen Settings............................................................................................ 83
Input Settings ............................................................................................... 89
Option Settings1........................................................................................... 92
Option Settings2......................................................................................... 106
Operational Info.......................................................................................... 109
Restore All Defaults ................................................................................... 110
User Maintenance .......................................................................111
Cleaning the Projector................................................................................... 111
Replacing the Lamp ...................................................................................... 111
Troubleshooting..........................................................................119
Indicators and Alert Tones ............................................................................ 119
Projector Troubleshooting ............................................................................. 122
Appendix......................................................................................124
Specifications ................................................................................................ 124
Computer System Requirements for USB Connection ................................. 125
Supported Signals......................................................................................... 126

Features and Functions
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Features an d Functions
The following are some of the major features and functions of this product.
■278 ×64 ×197 mm (10.9 ×2.5 ×7.8 inch), 2.4 kg (5.3 lbs)
lightweight and compact data projector
Though it is compact and lightweight enough to go just about anywhere, the projector’s high-
luminosity (2800ANSI lumen) allows clear projection of images, even in a brightly lit room.
■Auto Focus, auto vertical and horizontal keystone correction
The press of a key automatically focuses the image and performs vertical and horizontal
keystone correction for a perfect projected image.
■Power zoom and power focus
Zooming and focusing of the projected image can be performed using the remote controller.
■Laser pointer built into the remote controller
The remote controller unit also doubles as a laser pointer. During a presentation, you can
use the pointer to indicate items within the projected image.
■Versatile projection range
The shortest projection distance is 0.8 meters (2.62 feet), which means that very little space
is required for projection. 2X zoom makes it possible to produce a projected image of the
size you want from a range of possible distances. To project onto a 60-inch screen, for
example, you can set up the projector anywhere from 1.6 meters (5.25 feet) to 3.2 meters
(10.5 feet) from the screen.
■A selection of possible input sources
Possible input sources are a computer’s RGB signal, a video device’s VIDEO/S-VIDEO signal,
and a component video signal (Y·Cb/Pb·Cr/Pr).
■Versatile projection functions
A collection of powerful projection tools let you enlarge a specific part of the projected image
with digital zoom, use picture-in-picture to insert a video input sub-window into a projected
computer image, and much more.
■Remote controller also performs computer mouse functions
You can use the remote controller that comes with the projector to perform mouse operations
on the computer connected to the projector’s USB port, to perform page up and page down
operations, and more. The remote controller helps to make presentations more effective.

General Guide
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General Guide
This section defines the names and explains the main functions of each part of the projector.
[Front/Top/Left side]
1Speaker : Outputs audio input through the AUDIO terminal.
)[Back, Terminals] (page 19)
2Key and Indicator Panel : This panel includes the [ ] (power) key and various
indicators.
)[Key and Indicator Panel] (page 21)
3Exhaust vents : Exhaust air for cooling.
)Setup Precautions (page 33)
4Front cover : Protects the projection lens. Slide the cover open to
extend the lens before turning on the projector.
5Remote control signal receiver : Receives the remote control signal.
)Remote Controller Signal Range (page 29)
Warning
zNever allow the exhaust vents to become blocked, and make sure
there is at least 30 cm (11.8 inches) clearance around the
projector. Blocked vents can cause heat to build up, creating the
risk of fire and malfunction.
zNever touch the areas around the exhaust vents. These areas can
become very hot, and create the risk of burn injury.
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General Guide
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6Lens : Projects the image from the projector.
7Sensors : Measures the distance between the projector and screen.
Warning Never look into the lens while the projector is turned on.
Caution
zFinger smudges or dirt on the sensors can cause keystone
correction problems. Should the sensors ever become soiled, wipe
them clean using a commercially available lens cloth or optical lens
paper, like those for eyeglasses or camera lenses.

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General Guide
[Bottom]
1Elevation adjustment foot : Rotate to change the angle of the projector.
)To change the projector elevation angle (page 35)
2Release button : Press to release the elevation adjustment foot.
3Left, right adjustment feet (2) : Rotate for fine adjustment of the left and right angle of
the projector.
)To change the projector elevation angle (page 35)
4Intake vents : Intake air for cooling.
)Setup Precautions (page 33)
5Lamp cover : Open this cover to replace the lamp.
)To replace the lamp (page 114)
Warning
Never allow the intake vents on the back or the bottom of the projector
to become blocked. Blocked vents can cause heat to build up, creating
the risk of fire and malfunction.
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General Guide
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[Back, Terminals]
1RGB input terminal : For connection to the video output terminal of a computer
or component video device using the bundled Mini D-Sub
cable or the optional component video cable (YK-3).
)Connecting a Computer to the Projector (Video and Audio) (page 37)
)Connecting to a Component Video Output Device (page 40)
2USB port : For connection to a USB port of a computer using the
bundled USB cable.
)Connecting a Computer to the Projector’s USB Port (page 38)
3Remote control signal receiver : Receives the remote control signal.
)Remote Controller Signal Range (page 29)
4Projection key panel cover : Protects a key panel for projection operations.
5Intake vents : Intake air for cooling.
)Setup Precautions (page 33)
6Anti-theft lock hole : An anti-theft chain can be passed through this hole. Visit
the Kensington Lock Website at http://www.kensington.com/
for more information.
7VIDEO input terminal : For connection to the VIDEO output terminal of a video
device using the bundled video cable.
)Connecting to a Standard Video Device (page 39)
8S-VIDEO input terminal : For connection to the S-VIDEO output terminal of a video
device using a commercially available S-video cable.
Warning
Never allow the intake vents on the back or the bottom of the projector
to become blocked. Blocked vents can cause heat to build up, creating
the risk of fire and malfunction.
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General Guide
9AUDIO input terminal : For connection to the audio output terminal of a computer
or video device using a commercially available audio cable
(∅.3.5mm stereo).
)Connecting a Computer to the Projector (Video and Audio) (page 37)
)Connecting to a Standard Video Device (page 39)
bk Power connector : For connection of the bundled AC power cord.
)Turning On the Projector(page 41)