PRESS RELEASE 06 January 2005 Maximum flexibility, functionality and quality - all in one Ideal presentations in any situation: CASIO launches three new compact projectors with extremely high luminosity Norderstedt, January 2005 - Following its successful entry into the presentation technology market, CASIO is now pleased to announce the launch of three new high-luminosity data projectors, for perfect presentations. With the development process driven by user requirements, maximum quality and functionality have been made top priorities - perfect presentations call for equipment that must be exceptionally flexible, lightweight, functional and easy to operate, as well as extremely bright. The new XJ-360, XJ-460 and XJ-560 compact projectors, with their sleek design, are so versatile that they are able to deliver outstanding image quality in any presentation situation. The unique zoom lens developed by CASIO offers a 2x zoom factor - the highest zoom factor currently available in any data projector. An aspherical lens, never used before in any data projector, guarantees extremely high image quality in every situation. With all three projectors offering this highest degree of flexibility, they are able to produce a clear picture from distances as close as 0.80m. An image approximately 1.2m wide can be achieved from any distance between 1.6m and 3.2m from the projection screen. Be it a small office or a large conference room, the projectors always deliver clear, focused images. Clear, contrast-rich images under all lighting conditions: these compact projectors, in their sleek aluminium casing, use a condenser lens uniquely designed by CASIO and a specially shaped lamp reflector. This combination produces an astonishing brightness that enables usage even in daylight conditions. The flagship model in the new range, the XJ-560, offers 3000 ANSI lumens for images with remarkable brilliance and clarity. Magnificent projection now becomes an instant reality: the new XJ-460 and XJ-560 models are both fitted with a phase differentiation sensor system as standard. At the press of a button, this system identifies any horizontal or vertical image distortion and corrects it automatically. The system also features an auto focus function, enabling undistorted images to be projected from angles of up to 30° to the projection axis, with no need for time-consuming manual adjustments. In conjunction with the 2x zoom, this practical function considerably increases the scope of the projector's positioning within the presentation location. Thanks to their easy operation, these are mobile projectors that can be set up and packed away in seconds. The Direct Power Off function helps here - after switching off, the projector can be disconnected from the power supply immediately. The fan to cool the projector keeps running and the device can be stowed away swiftly after use. The three new projector models are available from March 2005. Technical specifications for the XJ-560, XJ-460 and XJ-360 projectors Model name XJ-560 XJ-460 XJ-360 Luminosity 3000 ANSI lumens 2500 ANSI lumens 2200 ANSI lumens Light source 270 W NSH lamp 200 W NSH lamp Keystone correction Automatic vertical and horizontal(±30°) Vertical(±20°) Focusing Auto focus Manual Projection lens 2x optical zoom, f= 20.0 to 40.0mm, F=2.0 to 2.8 Projection ratio 1.4-2.8 to 1 (projection distance to image width) Distance from projection screen Minimum: 0.8 m 60" diagonal: 1.6 - 3.2 m 100" diagonal: 2.7 - 5.3 m Projection technology DLP™ system Display 0.7" DMD 786,432 Pixel (1,024 x 768) Color reproduction Full colour (16.77 million colours) RGB Input RGB mini D-Sub 15 pin x 1 Resolution XGA (1,024×768) Max. Resolution UXGA (1,600×1,200) SXGA(1,280×1,024) Output None RGB mini D-sub 15 pin x 1 Video Signals NTSC/PAL/PAL-N/PAL-M/PAL60/SECAM/ YCbCr /YPbPr Input S-Video x 1; video x 1 Audio Input Stereo mini jack x 1 Loudspeakers 1W mono USB connection Mouse remote control None Power supply Direct Power Off function AC 100~240 V?50/60 Hz AC 100~240 V?50/60 Hz Dimensions 278 (W) ×64 (H)×214 (D) mm 230 (W)×55 (H)×171 (D) mm Weight 2.7 kg 1.8 kg Remote Control Wireless remote control with laser pointer Wireless remote control DLP is a trademark of Texas Instruments. XGA is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation in the United States. Other company, product, and service names used herein may also be trademarks or service marks of other companies. Specs are subject to change w/o notice. Subject to technical alterations and errors. Visit the CASIO Pressroom at www.casio-europe.com/de and www.casio-projectors.com where you can also download images! Further information: Press office CASIO Press Center, c/o ipr, idee public relations, Große Elbstr. 145 f, 22767 Hamburg Antonia Glaue, Tel. +49 (0) 40-28 40 13-30, antonia.glaue@ipr.de Heiner Kilian, Product Manager Projectors, CASIO Europe GmbH Fax : +49 (0) 40-528 65-535, kilian@casio.de download images XJ-360 XJ-360 with open lens XJ-460 XJ-460 with open lens XJ-560 XJ-560 with open lens close window