Casio Introduces World’s Brightest Micro Portable Projectors

XJ-S68 and XJ-S63 Offers 3500 Lumens Brightness and Utility for Business Professionals and Classroom

Casio America, Inc., announced today the release of the world’s brightest* Micro Portable projectors.  The XJ-S68 and XJ-S63 feature 3500 ANSI lumens and maintain the Super Slim form for which Casio projectors are know. The models, using DLP® projection technology, will make life easier for road warriors and mobile presenters, and ensure their presentations will be seen in any lighting conditions.  Everyone from ProAV installers to the mobile presenter will appreciate the high brightness output in the Super Slims’ low profile package.  The fourth generation of projectors in the Super Slim line will be on display at Casio’s Booth # 2949 at the INFOCOMM that opened today in the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL.

While maintaining the industries’ slimmest business-quality projector**, Casio has achieved 3,500 ANSI lumens output. This brightness level and versatile 2X power zoom lens allows the Super Slim projectors to be used in the boardroom, conference, or classroom, where brightness is key.  Whether in the dark or in a bright room, at 3500 ANSI lumens the Super Slim projectors are the perfect solution for business executives and educators who are looking to project a crisp, bright image, lesson or presentation.

Additionally, the USB equipped XJ-S68 model enables users to make PowerPoint and other presentations wirelessly and without a PC.

“Casio is thrilled to introduce these two new additions to the Super Slim projector line,” said Frank Romeo, Vice President of Casio’s Business Projector Division. “Casio continues improving the performance and value of the Super Slim projector with these 4th generation models.”

The new models will also support connectivity for control through RS-232 and will be compatible with Crestron, Extron and AMX products. This feature, along with the flexibility of 2X power zoom lens and super slim design, make it perfect for low profile placement in any conference room or classroom.

The XJ-S68 will include a USB port for wireless connectivity through an optional WiFi receiver.  This feature will allow for expanded connectivity in the conference room, as it will be enable up to four PC’s to connect at a time.

For portable applications, the USB port also supports PC-less presentations with your USB thumb drive***. Through Casio’s EZ-Converter Pro software you can convert and present spreadsheets, word processing documents and presentations including PDF, files.

Both models are equipped with wide-angle 2X power zoom providing the highest magnification in a data projector.  This power zoom will enable projection from short distances of 2.8 feet and can reach a total of 30 feet.   Boasting the world’s thinnest body**, Casio’s Super Slim measures only 1.26” at its thinnest point with an overall thickness of 1.69”.

The XJ-S68 and XJ-S63 models feature DLP projection technology and will be available through Casio’s authorized pro AV dealers and resellers.  Planned pricing will start from $1,299 – $1,399 MSRP.  For more information please log on to www.superslimprojector.com.

*As of June 2009, based on a Casio survey of Micro Portable projectors weighing 4 lbs or less, as defined by Pacific Media Associates.
**As of June 2009, based on a Casio survey of Micro Portable projectors with 2,000 + ANSI lumens.
***Requires software included with XJ-S68

SPECIFICATIONS OF NEW WXGA SLIM PROJECTORS

SERIES				XJ-S SERIES
Model name				XJ-S43W
Brightness (lumens)		EcoMode: OFF		2500 lumens
Lamp				210W high-voltage mercury lamp
Estimated Lamp life				Up to 2,000 hours
Contrast ratio				1800:1
Vertical keystone correction				automatic: +30° manual: +/-30°
Projection lens				Optical 2X power zoom and focus lens
Projection screen size				18 to 300 inch
Projection range				Minimum projection distance: 2.75 feet Maximum projection distance:  30 feet Projection Ratio: 1.15-2.30:1 For 60” screen: 4.59 to 9.18 feet for 100” screen: 7.87 to 15.74 feet
Projection system				DLP®
Display element				0.65” DLP® chip
Color reproduction				Full color (16.77 million colors)
RGB	Input			RGB mini D-Sub15 pin x 1 (also use as YCbCr / YPbPr input)
	Native Resolution			WXGA (1280 x 800) 1,024,000 pixels
	Compressed			Maximum UXGA (1,600 x 1,200)
Comp. Signal Compatibility	Resolutions			SVGA, XGA, SXGA, SXGA+, WXGA, WXGA+, WSXGA+, UXGA
	Hor./Vert. Frequency			fH 31.5-91.1 kHz / fV 56-85 Hz
Video	Signal format			NTSC/PAL/PAL-N/PAL-M/PAL60/SECAM
	DTV/HDTV			480i/480p/576i/576p/720p/1080i/1080p
	Input terminal			Composite: 3.5mm mini-jack (sharing audio terminal), YCbCr/YPbPr
Digital Input				HDMI
Audio	I/O terminal			3.5mm mini jack x 1 (for video input and output terminal)
	Speaker			Monaural (1W)
Other terminals	USB			N/A
	Control terminal			RS-232C Adapter cable (YK-5) required and sold separately
Power source				AC100~240V, 50/60Hz
Power Consumption				Operating power: 270W (Eco-Mode: 220W)
Usage environ.			Operating Temp.	41-95°F  (5~35°C)
			Operating Humidity	20~80% (non-condensation)
			High Alt. Mode	Yes (for operation 5000 ft to 10000 ft above sea level)
Dimensions				10.63”(W) x 7.83”(D) x 1.69”(H) including protruding parts (1.26” at thinnest point)
Weight				3.96 lbs.
Security compatibility				Kensington compatible/ Power On Password
Other functions				Direct power on/off, ceiling mountable, digital zoom, freeze, pointer, color mode, power-saving mode
Remote controller range				16.40 feet maximum
Bundled accessories				Wireless remote controller (YT-35),  RGB cable, AV cable, AC Power  Cord, Projector Soft Case, Accessory Soft Case, Manual on CD-ROM
Optional Accessories				Replacement Lamp (Part # YL-4B)
				RS-232C adapter (Part # YK-5)

Specifications Subject To Change Without Notice

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About Casio America, Inc.
Casio America, Inc., Dover, N.J., is the U.S. subsidiary of Casio Computer Co., Ltd., Tokyo, Japan, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of consumer electronics and business equipment solutions, established in 1957. Casio America, Inc. markets calculators, keyboards, digital cameras, mobile presentation devices, disc title and label printers, watches, cash registers and other consumer electronic products. Casio has strived to realize its corporate creed of “creativity and contribution” through the introduction of innovative and imaginative products. For more information, visit www.casiousa.com or www.superslimprojector.com.

Source: Casio America