Casio · Under 3,000 lumens · WXGA

Casio XJ-A235U

2,000lumens
1280×800native
1.15–2.3throw ratio
2.3 kgweight

The Casio XJ-A235U is a 0.65" DLP x 1 projector rated at 2,000 lumens with a native resolution of 1280×800. It uses a laser/led hybrid light source rated for 20,000 hours. Its lens has a throw ratio of 1.15–2.3:1. Released April 2010.

Throw distance table

Distance from lens to surface for each image width (16:10 (WXGA)). Calculated as throw ratio × width; check the manufacturer's lens calculator before installation.

Image widthHeightStandard lens
1.15–2.3:1
2 m (6.6 ft)1.25 m2.3–4.6 m
3 m (9.8 ft)1.88 m3.4–6.9 m
4 m (13.1 ft)2.5 m4.6–9.2 m
5 m (16.4 ft)3.12 m5.8–11.5 m
6 m (19.7 ft)3.75 m6.9–13.8 m
8 m (26.2 ft)5.0 m9.2–18.4 m
10 m (32.8 ft)6.25 m11.5–23.0 m
12 m (39.4 ft)7.5 m13.8–27.6 m
15 m (49.2 ft)9.38 m17.2–34.5 m
20 m (65.6 ft)12.5 m23.0–46.0 m
25 m (82.0 ft)15.62 m28.7–57.5 m
30 m (98.4 ft)18.75 m34.5–69.0 m

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Maximum image size for projection mapping

Largest image that keeps a 10:1 contrast against ambient light on a light, matte surface (80% optical efficiency). See how this is calculated.

Ambient lightMax areaMax width × height
Dark rural site (1 lux)178 m²16.9 × 10.5 m
Quiet street at night (5 lux)36 m²7.5 × 4.7 m
Lit city square (15 lux)12 m²4.4 × 2.7 m
Bright urban area (30 lux)6 m²3.1 × 1.9 m
Indoor, lights dimmed (50 lux)4 m²2.4 × 1.5 m

Full specifications

Additional FeaturesAdvanced laser & LED hybrid light source. 5 year warranty on lamp.
Aspect Ratio16:10 (WXGA)
Brightness2,000 Lumens (ANSI) 1
Color Processing8-bit
Connection PanelComposite: RCA HDMI RS232: DB-9pin USB: A VGA In: Dsub-15pin
Contrast1,800:1 (full on/off)
Data ModesMAX 1600x1200
Digital KeystoneVertical only
Digital ZoomYes
Display Type0.65" DLP x 1
FeaturesSoft Carrying Case
Image Size18.46" - 307.63"
Included Lens2x Powered zoom , Powered focus
Internal Speakers1.0 Watts Mono
Lens ShiftNo
Light SourceLaser/LED Hybrid
Light Source Life20,000 hours
MSRP$999 (USD)
Power270 Watts 100V - 240V
Projector PlacementFor a " diagonal screen, place the projector lens between 8'-2" and 16'-3" from the screen.
Projector Size1.69" x 11.69" x 8.26" (HxWxD)
ReleasedApril 2010
Resolution1280x800
StatusDiscontinued Feb 2012
Throw Distance3.0' - 25.0' Calculate Throw Distance
Throw Ratio1.15:1 - 2.30:1 (D:W)
Video Modes720p, 1080i, 1080p/60, 576i, 576p, 480p, 480i
Warranty3 Years
Weight5.0 lbs

Specifications compiled from ProjectorCentral and manufacturer data. Prices change — verify with dealers.

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