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Classa high launch price meant serious materials and optics (Japanese makers didn't build cheap models)Todaythe same model — 85–90% cheaper
You pay for professional optics and reliability, not for a new box.
699.00
Brand
Brandmaker
Why the name on the chassis matters
Opticsa known brand means serious glass optics and quality controlRepairlamps, parts and drivers are actually findable — it lasts for yearsNo-namea nameless LED: no spare parts, no support, no documentation
Casio
Про проектор
2500 lm, XGA, DLP, 33 dB, 2.3 kg
Формат зображення
1024x768
Роз'єми
Audio, HDMI, VGA
Особливості
Вбудовані динаміки, З пультом ДК
Призначення
Для шкіл та ВНЗ, Ультрапортативний,
Функції
Split-Screen
Габарити
Dimensionsweight
How portable or stationary the projector is
Portable up to 2 kgfits in a backpack, take it anywhereSmall 2–4 kgeasy to move between roomsMedium 4–7 kgstationary at home, moved occasionallyLarge 7–14 kgpermanent home cinemaInstallation 14 kg+ceiling mount, large halls
Slow cycleprojectors update more slowly than phones, PCs and TVs — it's a niche category, generations change less oftenAge ≠ wearoptics and the panel don't age with time the way electronics do
So the year isn't critical here: a model a few years old stays relevant and gives the same image it did at launch.
2014
Країна бренду
Brand countryengineering school
Who develops the projector's technology, and where
Japan›
Home of key imaging tech — 3LCD and liquid-crystal micro-panels. World-class precision glass optics. For decades, the benchmark for reliable optics and mechanics.
USA›
Birthplace of DLP — micro-mirror chips (millions of mirrors steer the light). A school of systems for digital cinema and large installations.
Belgium›
A narrow but powerful school of professional systems: digital cinema, simulators, the brightest projectors for large venues.
Taiwan›
A strong electronics industry. Efficient, consistent production of consumer- and business-class DLP projectors at an affordable price.
Brand country is the engineering school. A given unit may be assembled elsewhere — see the "Made in" field.
Japan
Виготовлено у
Made inassembly country
Where this unit was physically assembled
Not the branda Japanese brand is often assembled at its own plants in Japan, the Philippines, Malaysia or Taiwan — this is standard practiceSame qualitythe plant doesn't affect the image: optics, panel and QC follow the brand's standard
The assembly country of a specific unit is printed on its rating label.
Японія
Яскравість ANSI люмен
BrightnessANSI lumens
How much light the projector outputs
1000–2000dark room only
3000–4000daytime with curtains drawn
5000+visible even in daylight
2500
Яскравість кольору, лм
Color brightnessCLO, lumens
How bright the colors themselves are, not just white
Color = ANSIequal figures signal 3LCD: colors don't fade, red stays red even in daylightGapcolor below ANSI — white is bright, colors are dimmer (seen on single-chip DLP)
Look at color brightness, not just the "lumens" figure on the box — it shows the real image more honestly.
2500
Роздільна здатність
Resolutionpixels
How many dots make up the image
XGA 1024×768for presentationsWXGA 1280×800basic home cinemaFull HD 1920×1080games and Blu-rayWUXGA 1920×1200for computer work4K 3840×2160barely visible <150″
it's about dark scenes in films. High contrast — the night sky is black and deep. Low — it looks grey
The big number is marketing
"1,000,000:1" on the box sounds great, but it's just a trick: in dark frames the projector dims its own lamp. It doesn't give a better picture
What matters is a dark room
dim the room with curtains and black will be black on any projector. Light in the room ruins the picture — no high contrast will save it
In short: don't chase the number on the box. In a dark room the difference between "20,000:1" and "a million:1" is barely visible to the eye.
1 800:1
Вхідний сигнал
Input signalwhat video the projector accepts
What video quality you can send to the projector
Acceptsunderstands modern video (Full HD, 4K). Plug in a laptop, PlayStation or TV stick — and the image just appearsShowsfits the picture to its own sharpness. On-screen sharpness is whatever the projector's panel delivers
You can send 4K, but the picture won't get sharper than the panel — sharpness is set by "Resolution".
3840x2160
Пропорції екрану
Aspect ratioframe shape
The shape of the projector's image
16:9for video and gaming: PlayStation, Xbox, TV sticks, films and series16:10movies and games too, plus professional work: the MacBook and laptop shape, handy for documents and presentations4:3nearly square — the most vertical room: documents and spreadsheets, a chessboard, artists' compositions, simulators
This is the projector's native shape. Video in another format will show with black bars at the edges.
4:3
Корекція трапеції
Keystone correctionkeystone
Squares up the image when the projector sits at an angle
Verticalfixes an up/down tilt when the projector sits below or above the screen. Comes manual and auto (senses the angle itself)Horizontalfixes a sideways offset when the projector sits off to the side, not centered4 cornerseach corner moves on its own — the most precise fit to the screen at an awkward angle
This is a digital fix — it eats into sharpness a little. If the projector is merely offset (sideways or in height) rather than tilted, use Lens Shift instead (an optical lens shift, no loss of sharpness) where available. Keep keystone for a genuine tilt.
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Тип проекції
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Тип фокусу
Throw ratiothrow ratio
Distance to screen ÷ image width. Lower number — closer to the wall
Short throwup to 0.8 — a big image from a short distance, handy in a tight roomVersatile0.8–1.3 — the sweet spot, fits most roomsStandard1.3–2.0 — placed in the middle of the room, the most common classLong throw2.0 and up — for large halls, placed far away at the back
Work out the exact distance for your screen with the Projection Calculator on the site.
Стандартні (1.3 - 2)
Тип зуму
Фіксований
Тип матриці
Panel typetechnology
How the projector draws the image
DLPdeep blacks, sometimes a "rainbow" flash3LCDbright natural colors, no "rainbow"LCOS SXRD · D-ILAdeep blacks and natural colors
bright and inexpensive, easy to replace yourself. Life mostly ~5,000 h, up to 10,000–15,000 on some models. More natural color. Makers: Philips, Osram, Ushio
Laser (LASER)
a solid-state module, nothing to replace. 20,000 h is the warranty figure; real life reaches up to 40,000. Turns on at full power right away
LED (LED)
brightness is several times lower than lamp or laser. That's why LED is often used in portable, battery models — enough light only for a dark room
Any source is fine for a dark room. For a bright one, brightness (ANSI lumens) matters more than the type itself.
Which light-source architecture the projector uses
UHP— Philips ultra-high-pressure lamp, the most common
UHE— Epson lamp, a close analog of UHP
P-VIP— Philips lamp (Video Projection)
NSH— Ushio lamp of the same class
OSRAM— lamp made by Osram (a brand)
HCX— high-contrast xenon lamp
LASER— solid-state laser
LED— dimmer but energy-efficient; for small screens or dark rooms
Laser Module
Код лампи
Lamp codeorder number
The exact lamp name for this specific projector
Find itwhen the lamp eventually dims, type this number into a search and buy the exact same oneSwap iton most projectors the lamp swaps out easily — open the cover, pull the old one, slot the new one in. No technician needed
Laser and LED projectors have no lamp code — there's nothing to replace.
Laser/LED гібрид — лампа не потрібна
Глибина кольору
Color depthbits
How smooth the color transitions are
6-bit 262Kbanding on gradients (sky in "steps")8-bit 16.7Mnatural, smooth transitions10-bit 1.07Bsmoothest gradients, HDR cinema
8-bit (16.7 million colors)
Ресурс, Normal
Lamp life (Normal)hours
How long the lamp runs at full brightness
Guide5000 h ≈ 5 years (≈2.7 h/day)Replacethe lamp is easy to swap yourself — the projector lives on
20000
Ресурс, Eco
Lamp life (Eco)hours
Lower brightness — longer lamp life
Guide10,000 h ≈ 10 years (≈2.7 h/day)Wearat lower power the lamp degrades more slowlyQuietercooling fans run quieter
20000
Від стіни, м
1
Діапазон, м
1.4 - 6.9
Розмір екрану, м
1.0 - 5.1
Інтерфейс (входи/вих.)
Interfacesinputs / outputs
What to connect to the projector and how
Digital›
HDMI — the main port: laptop, PS/Xbox, TV stick, video+audio over one cable. HDMI ×2 — two sources; MHL powers a connected stick. DisplayPort — same, from the PC side.
Analog›
VGA / D-Sub — older PCs, video only. DVI — digital on older PCs. Composite (RCA) and S-Video — DVD, VHS, retro consoles. For compatibility with legacy gear.
Audio›
Audio in (3.5 mm / RCA) — sound to the projector's speakers. Audio out — to external speakers or a receiver (the built-in speaker is always weak). Mic — presentations, karaoke.
Control & network›
USB — powers a stick / reads a flash drive (role per spec sheet). RS-232, LAN — control and automation. 12V trigger — auto-drops the screen. HDBaseT, SDI, BNC — installations. Wi-Fi/BT — wireless casting.
For home, HDMI (ideally ×2) + an audio out to speakers is enough.
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Кількість HDMI
HDMI portsinputs
What several HDMI inputs give you over just one
Several devices at once
laptop, PlayStation, TV stick and PC plugged in together — switch with the remote, no re-plugging
Picture-in-picture
some models show two sources on screen at once — a film and a camera, say. Not on every model
Port flexibility
ports differ: one is newer, with 4K and protected video (Netflix, Blu-ray), another has ARC for sound to a soundbar
Spare input
if one port wears out over time, a working one remains — useful on gear that's already seen use
1
Бездротове
Wireless featuresBluetooth · Wi-Fi
What you can connect without a cable
Bluetooth
it's about sound: connect a wireless speaker or headphones. Bluetooth doesn't carry the picture — audio only
Built-in Wi-Fi
mirrors a phone or laptop screen without a cable, and on Smart models — streams directly (YouTube, Netflix) with no box
Wi-Fi via a stick
no built-in Wi-Fi? A stick in the HDMI port (Chromecast, Fire Stick) adds wireless to any projector
The cheapest fix is a receiver dongle in HDMI: plug it in, add USB power, and a phone casts to any projector without a cable.
Немає
Основне
LongLife | Довгий ресурс, InstantOn | Миттєвий старт, EcoSave | Екорежим, NonStop | Безперервна робота
Додаткове
Extra featurescapabilities
What the projector can do, grouped by purpose
Optics & lens›
Motorized zoom and focus (from the remote), interchangeable lenses for different rooms, glass optics, a sealed dust-protected path, and a dynamic iris for deeper blacks.
Geometry & mounting›
Aligning the image to the mounting angle: corner and shape correction, portrait and rear projection. For installs — edge blending of several projectors and mapping onto uneven surfaces.
Color›
Accurate color and calibration to a reference — so on-screen colors match the intent, not the projector's guesswork. Matters for cinema and graphics work.
Image & entertainment›
Picture-in-picture and split screen, game mode (lower lag), a built-in media player, audio output, and wireless casting from a phone.
Control & integration›
Network control, HDBaseT (signal up to 100 m), screen daisy-chaining, smart-room integration (Crestron), password lock. DICOM Sim. — a mode for viewing medical images (simulation, not diagnostics).
Operation›
Fast cooling (switch off and carry it right away), quick lamp swap without disassembly, dust protection for a longer optics life.
The feature set depends on the model — check the specs of the specific unit.
the glasses pick up the signal straight from the projector's image — no separate emitter needed. Includes 60 / 120 / 144 Hz
RF / Bluetooth
synced by radio through a separate emitter — steadier. Includes Sony BT, Epson RF, Optoma RF, Nvidia 3D Vision
The key thing: the glasses must match the projector's technology — DLP Link won't work with RF and vice versa. Specific models (ELPGS03, TDG-BT500, DGD5, etc.) are just branded glasses for one of these two technologies.
3D не поддерживается
Пилозахист
Dust protectionprotecting the optics from dust
How well the projector is sealed against dust inside
IP5X dust-protected
a little dust gets in, but not enough to affect operation
IP6X dust-tight
no dust gets in at all — the top level on the international scale
Filter-free build
the optics are sealed — no filter to clean or replace at all. Typical of laser models
Removable filter
pull it out, shake it out or rinse under the tap, dry and put it back. Replacement inserts are easy to find on AliExpress
Герметична безфільтрова конструкція
Код фільтра
Filter codeorder number
The exact dust filter name for this projector
Find itif the filter clogs for good, type this number into a search and buy a new one — often on AliExpress, Temu and local shopsClean itusually a vacuum or a rinse under water, then dry and put it back. A new one is only needed if it's clogged beyond cleaning
Cleaning the filter yourself takes a few minutes — far cheaper than sending the projector out for a service clean.
Filter-free sealed design
Шум, дБ (Normal)
Noise level (Normal)dB
How audible the projector is at full brightness
28–31 dBa soft whisper, won't disturb the film32–36 dBa steady hum, heard in quiet moments37–42 dBa noticeable hum, better for daytime viewing
For reference: a fridge ≈40 dB, a laptop under load ≈45 dB
33
Шум, дБ (Eco)
Noise level (Eco)dB
How audible the projector is in quiet mode
22–26 dBrustling leaves, barely audible27–30 dBa soft whisper in the room31–35 dBnoticeable only in complete silence
For reference: a fridge ≈40 dB, a laptop under load ≈45 dB
27
Енергоспоживання, Вт
Power drawW
How much electricity the projector uses
30–100 Wportable LED: efficient, cordless — but dim in daylight200–350 Wlamp-based for home: bright light for everyday use400+ Wlaser/xenon: maximum light, visible even in daylight
155
Тип кріплення
Стельовий, Настільний
Код кронштейна
Mount codeorder number
The part number of a mount compatible with this projector
Find ituse this number to buy a ready mount for your projector — on AliExpress, Temu and local shopsInstall itscrews into the threaded holes on the projector's underside; the arms adjust for height and tilt
A mount is a separate accessory, usually universal: any one rated for the projector's weight and hole pattern will fit. The code is simply a proven compatible option.
Casio ceiling mount (optional)
Ширина, мм
Widthcm
Horizontal size of the body — how much shelf space it takes
up to 30 cmcompact, easy to move or tuck away40–50+ cma larger body — room for better cooling and optics
297
Глибина, мм
Depthcm
Front-to-back size, including the lens
up to 25 cmfits easily on a shelf or cabinet35–45 cmpowerful models — a deeper body for better cooling
210
Товщина, мм
Heightcm
From the table to the top cover
10–15 cmlow profile, tucks under a shelf20 cm and morea larger lens and stronger cooling
43
Вага, кг
Weightkg
What a heavier, more serious body gives you
Coolinga bigger body — better heat dissipation, less overheatingOpticsroom for quality glass optics, not a plastic lensBodymetal and sturdy materials, not thin plasticLongevitystable temperature protects the lamp or laser
2.3
Ширина упаковки, см
7
Глибина упаковки, см
25
Висота упаковки, см
36
Вага з упаковкою, кг
4
У комплекті
In the boxwhat's included
What you get together with the projector
Projector
tested, in working order — the main thing you're here for
Remote + batteries
a copy of the original, but works fine; batteries included
Power cable + adapter
the plug is foreign (British or American, depending on the country), so a plug adapter for a European socket is included
Box and papers
the original box, bag and papers are usually absent. If they're present, it's noted in the description
Projector, remote control, power cable
Гарантія
Warranty90 days
How we stand behind the projector after purchase
90-day warranty
if anything goes wrong with how the projector runs in that time, we'll sort it out — repair or replace
Online payment — same terms
card, installments or acquiring, payment to the sole proprietor — the 90-day warranty applies the same for any method
Swap within 14 days
if the projector doesn't suit you, you can swap it for another within 14 days — condition and appearance kept intact
Pickup with no deposit
pickup in Lviv or Nova Poshta delivery with no prepayment — you inspect it before paying
Every projector is tested before sale. We sell professional gear, not throwaway kit — so we stand behind what we sell.
3 місяці
Сервіс і запчастини
Service & partsrepairability
Why a Japanese projector stays in service for years
Standard modules
built from known modules — the panel, optical block, boards, fans. Not one sealed chip, but parts you can source and replace
Replaceable light source
a lamp swaps out by code yourself, a laser lasts tens of thousands of hours. Either way, not a "disposable" soldered LED
Repaired anywhere
any technician will take it on, even in a small town — wherever computers and consumer electronics get fixed. The case opens up, donors are plentiful
A cheap Chinese projector can't be fixed like this: the LED and the "brain" are soldered to the board, with no parts or schematics — official Xiaomi, XGIMI and Hisense service centers turn it away. And even if the unit still runs, within a couple of years its Android goes stale: YouTube, MEGOGO or Netflix drop support for the old firmware. A Japanese unit gets repaired where a Chinese one is refused everywhere.
Light source — a laser module (solid-state, like the backlight of a modern TV). Lifespan — up to 20000 h: that's years of use with room to spare. Brightness fades gradually; the unit keeps working — nothing 'burns out' all at once. The light block can be refreshed with parts from the maker, but in practice it's smarter to use a donor projector. Imager — a standard Texas Instruments DMD chip, not a one-off part (the same one is used across many DLP projectors from different brands); the color wheel and cooling fans are ordinary off-the-shelf units, matched by form factor. No filter — nothing to clean. Modular housing, easy to take apart, with plenty of donors on the market. In short, this is a machine built to be serviced and kept running for years. You can't fix a no-name disposable Chinese projector that way: the LED is soldered into the board, no schematics or spare parts exist, and there's simply no service shop that would take it on.
Casio XJ-A142 Slim, used — XGA 1024×768, 2500 lm, LED/Laser light source up to 20,000 h, 43 mm thin, 2.3 kg. Portable projector for home cinema and presentations. Tested, warranty, shipping across Ukraine.
Price when new€699
This projector’s price now€160
Casio XJ-A142
Laser+LED·XGA 1024×768·2,500 lm·A4, 2.3 kg
The size of an A4 sheet, just 43 mm
A slim A4-format body (≈2.3 kg) slips into a bag like a laptop — take it to another room, on the road or to friends. A big screen that fits in a briefcase.
2,500 lumens from a body this small
Despite its size — powerful light: present not only in the dark, the picture reads well even in a room with the lights on.
Laser + LED — no lamp at all
A hybrid light source (blue laser + LED) instead of a lamp. Nothing burns out and nothing to replace — forget about lamps for good.
Light source for ~20,000 hours
That’s decades of use with no light-source swaps. Casio is built to run for years with no maintenance.
The widest 2× zoom in its class
A 2× optical zoom (1.4–2.8:1 throw) — one of the largest among compacts. Place it near or far — you still get a big screen.
Motorised zoom and focus — from the remote
No rings to twist: you set size and sharpness with buttons on the remote (2× Power Zoom & Focus). Adjust without leaving your seat. Rare even on pricier models.
XGA 1024×768 · 4:3
The classic 4:3 format — ideal for presentations, documents and slides. It also accepts signals up to Full HD, scaling them to the screen.
On in seconds
No long warm-up and no cool-down wait at all: switch on and present; switch off and pack it straight into your bag.
Mercury-free, economical power
The laser-LED source is mercury-free and very economical — under 1 W on standby. Safe and easy on the bill.
Auto-correction + quick setup
Automatic vertical keystone correction squares the image for you — place it almost anywhere and show a straight picture right away.
Interfaces for any device
HDMI, VGA (D-Sub 15), composite RCA, RS-232 and audio in/out — connect a laptop, media player or camera and send sound to your own speakers.
A must for lecturers and field work
For lecturers, presenters, marketers, salespeople, out in the field — a big screen you carry in a briefcase. Pull it out, set it down and within seconds you’re showing a presentation or video anywhere.