E DATA PROJECTOR XJ-350 User's Guide Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference. · · · · Digital Light ProcessingTM, DLPTM, Digital Micromirror DeviceTM, and DMDTM are trademarks of Texas Instruments Incorporated of the United States. Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT, Windows XP, and the Windows logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation of the United States in the United States and other countries. Apple and Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. of the United States. Other company and product names may be registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective owners. VCCI B 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. Safety Precautions 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. This symbol indicates a condition that, if ignored or applied incorrectly, creates the risk of death or serious personal injury. This symbol indicates a condition that, if ignored or applied incorrectly, could possibly create the risk of death or serious personal injury. This symbol indicates a condition that, if ignored or applied incorrectly, could possibly create the risk of personal injury or material damage. Danger Warning Caution Icon Examples 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. 3 Safety Precautions Precautions During Use Warning GSmoke, 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. GPower 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. 1. 2. Unplug the projector. Contact your original dealer or authorized CASIO service center. GPower 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. GMalfunction 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. 2. 3. Turn off the projector. Unplug the projector. Contact your original dealer or authorized CASIO service center. GPower cord Never touch the power cord or plug while your hands are wet. Doing so creates the risk of electric shock. 4 Safety Precautions GWater 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. 3. Contact your original dealer or authorized CASIO service center. GDisposal 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. GLooking 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. 1. 2. 3. Turn off the projector. Unplug the projector. Contact your original dealer or authorized CASIO service center. GBlocking 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. GDisassembly 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. GDropping 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. 2. Turn off the projector. Unplug the projector. 5 Safety Precautions GProjector cabinet Never open the projector's cabinet. Doing so creates the risk of electric shock. GHeavy 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. GCleaning 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. GWater Never locate the projector in a bathroom or anywhere else there is the chance that it will be splashed with water. GExhaust 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. GUnstable 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. GUsing 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. GLens cover Be sure to open the lens cover before turning on the projector. Never close the lens cover while the projector is in use. GLightening During a lightening storm, do not touch the plug of the projector's power cord. GLocation 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)). 6 Safety Precautions Caution GPower 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. GBackup 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. GLens 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. GPower 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. GLens Never touch the lens with your hand. 7 Safety Precautions Battery Precautions Warning 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. Caution 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. GDead 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. GDisposing of batteries Make sure that you dispose of used batteries in accordance with the rules and regulations in your local area. 8 Safety Precautions Lamp Precautions Warning GLamp 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. Caution GLamp 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. GSpecified 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. GBroken 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. 9 Operating Precautions Operating Precautions 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. G Never touch the glass of the lamp with your fingers. Doing so can damage the G 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 replac ...