Casio takes a step beyond training and enters digital signage fully

The advanced hybrid laser and LED technology in projectors with brightness up to 4.500 lumens and the appearance of the geometric correction box that allows projecting without problems on backgrounds that would otherwise be impossible, have led Casio to set its sights beyond training, as has been evident in the showroom it has organized in La Pedrera (Barcelona).

Casio held a showroom this Thursday in La Pedrera in Barcelona in which it showed its entire range of eco-projectors. These projectors are characterized by eliminating polluting mercury lamps, replacing them with advanced hybrid laser and LED technology.. Among its advantages is considerable savings by not needing to change the lamp throughout the life of the projector, to which other common costs derived from replacement would have to be added., disassembly and assembly, especially in hard-to-reach places like roofs.

Casio's zero-maintenance eco-data and video projectors offer performance of 20.000 hours without camera use, thus linking to the useful life of the projector. To get an idea of ​​this magnitude, 20.000 would be equivalent to 15 school courses at the rate of 6 daily hours, 10.000 two-hour or two-year business presentations on non-stop digital signage 24/7.

In Gaudí's emblematic building, Casio has presented an extensive catalog of solutions ranging from the lightest and most portable projectors (Green Slim) from up to 3.000 lumens and WiFi connectivity up to the Standard series with XJ-M models up to 3.000 lumens or the short distance series for educational environments with the XJ-ST155 as the flagship. In the highest range we find the Pro series, whose XJ-H1750 projector reaches 4.500 lumens with WXGA resolution.

Dual projection

The jewel of the exhibition has been a stacked projection with two XJ-M250 projectors from 3.000 lumens, offering an image with 6.000 ANSI lumens. This dual configuration (which Casio markets under the name XJ-SK600) achieves brilliant and natural color reproduction with full adjustment to the screen thanks to the optical zoom of 1,5 projector magnifications and the new YA-S10 geometric correction box. It is “controlbox” which Casio includes in this dual concept but which is also offered separately allows total synchronization of the projection surfaces with correction of possible irregularities. This very easy-to-use box allows projection without deformation on curved surfaces., rounded or angled.

Precisely, This is one of the components that has opened the doors of Casio beyond educational environments, reached for the first time market targets related to digital signage, museum or small auditoriums. Each YA-S10 is capable of “govern” two projectors for a simple and fast stacking or blending projection. For this reason, They are already being used in applications for digital signage and dynamic advertising with seamless projection on large surfaces by chaining several systems..

Digital signage

A decisive factor for the economical use of a projector with digital signage is the long service life of the light source. The hybrid laser and LED light source provides an ideal and sustainable light source for use. 24/7. Besides, In shops or companies where the power is turned off at night, it is not necessary to turn off the projector separately, since this does not require a cooling phase. in the mornings, The projector turns on automatically when connected to the mains and thanks to the Quick Start function&Stop will be ready in just five seconds.

This projection technology together with the geometric correction box allows you to project without problems on backgrounds that would otherwise be impossible., have led Casio to set his sights beyond training by preparing the “assault” to the digital signage and dynamic advertising market.

The professionals who have attended the Casio showroom in La Pedrera have also been able to see firsthand some of the most curious applications that are being given to the brand's new generation of eco-projectors..

Among these experiences, highlights Reactable. This project developed by the Musical Technology Group of the Pompeu Fabra University has given life to a collaborative electronic musical instrument equipped with a tangible interface based on a tactile detection surface. Thanks to a QR code linked to different geometric figures, The user can easily create music by moving on the surface (rear-projected with a Casio equipment) the different elements.

Another case study worth mentioning is the experience that Cyclalab is being carried out with Casio projectors. CiclaLab is a group of environmentalists, artists and inventors who make the bike a means to promote the culture of sustainability and offer imaginative solutions, innovation and only powered by the energy of the pedals. Since Casio eco-projectors consume a third less energy than other equipment from other manufacturers under the same lighting conditions., This collective has chosen them for their street events where the projectors are only powered by the pedaling of the participants using bicycles and dynamos..