Casio released the first projector to use its original Laser & LED Hybrid Light Source in the second quarter of 2010. The Casio projector achieved high brightness of 2,500 ANSI lumens without using a lamp containing mercury, a substance which has a negative effect on the environment. In the fourth quarter of 2010, Casio took the next step by using the new light source in a new 3,000 ANSI lumens model. That model has since gone on to earn a strong reputation as a next-generation projector.

The new XJ-H1650 and XJ-H1600 models coming in June boast the same excellent features of the Laser & LED Hybrid Light Source — including the light source life of about 20,000 hours and quick powering on and off — while improving the brightness to an astonishing 3,500 ANSI lumens. These high-grade models also feature various innovative functions such as Intelligent Brightness Control, which automatically adjusts the brightness to suit the environmental lighting conditions, and the ability to project 3D images, as well as a fully connectable interface.

• • High-brightness projection of 3,500 lumens is achieved with Casio’s original Laser & LED Hybrid Light Source

• • Additional merits of the Laser & LED Hybrid Light Source are a light source life of about 20,000 hours as well as quick powering on and off

• • Intelligent Brightness Control that automatically adjusts the brightness level to suit the environmental lighting conditions

• • Presentations can be given in 3D using DLP 3D projection^*1

• • Interface is equipped with three types of video and audio inputs as well as HDMI, RGB, and RS-232C terminals

• • Smartphones^*2 and PCs can be connected wirelessly (XJ-H1650)

• • Presentations can be given without a PC using the USB 2.0 Host function (XJ-H1650)

• • Interactive Pointing function enables control of a PC by pointing at the screen^*3 (XJ-H1650)

Casio Green Slim Projector

The units also were demonstrated to great fanfare at the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) in LA in June. Since then Casio has built on these achievements, recently announcing that it has increased brightness up to 3000 lumens. At that level, the GREEN SLIM projects large, vibrant images in the board room or classroom. It also achieves a 50-percent increase in color spectrum compared with mercury-lamp projectors, and the Instant Off capability does away with cool-down time when switched off. “We can now satisfy the lumen requirements of the most demanding data projector application, while eliminating the need for hazardous mercury lamps,” said Frank Romeo, vice president of Casio’s Business Projector Division. “Take that together with its portability, high-performance output and low cost of ownership, and we expect the momentum behind these and future models to carry Casio far into the business, education, digital signage and pro AV markets in 2011.”

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