Casio Announces New Compact Projectors

By Ian Bell February 22, 2005

The new mobile projectors, the XJ-360 and XJ-560, are capable of producing superior projection quality in a variety of conditions and are ideal for situations ranging from regular business meetings to high-powered presentations. The XJ-360 will be available at authorized dealers in late March and have a UMAP of $1,899.00. The XJ-560 will be available in late March, UMAP $2,899.00.

Main Features:

2X optical zoom / the maximum for a ultra portable data projector
CASIO’s proprietary zoom lens has been designed with 2X magnification to obtain the maximum benefit from the aspherical lens and low-dispersion glass. This enables clear projection from distances of as little as 0.8 meters from the screen, while projection of a 60-inch screen image can be achieved at any point between 1.6 and 3.2 meters. From small meeting rooms to large classrooms, the projectors lens offers tremendous flexibility in a lightweight, easy-to-use package.
Ultra-brightness from an incredibly compact unit
The reverse meniscus condenser lens and aspherical-shaped reflector enable these compact projectors to deliver an astonishing level of brightness, enabling clear projection even with the room lighting on. The top-of-the-line XJ-560 delivers 3,000 lumens for a remarkable level of brilliance and clarity.
Automatic vertical/horizontal Keystone correction and auto focus (XJ-560)
The phase differential sensor system automatically detects and corrects vertical and horizontal image distortion. In addition, auto-focus allows instant focusing at the touch of a button. Using the 2X optical zoom, you can freely adjust the projector’s focus length, greatly expanding your range of positioning.
Ease of use
Both models are easy to use and offer the flexibility of projecting great pictures
from anywhere in the room.
Direct Power OFF by removing the power cable after use (XJ-560)
Condensers are activated in the projector to power the fan offering protection to the lamp from heat damage.

Casio XJ 360

Casio XJ 360

Casio XJ 560

Casio XJ 560

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