Latin America. Three Casio ultra-short-throw LampFree projectors have been certified according to the TCO Certified environmental and social sustainability criteria, which recognizes the degree of sustainability in IT products worldwide.
The certification is awarded by TCO Development, a non-profit organization based in Stockholm, Sweden. The new ultra-short throw projection models that hold the TCO Certified seal are the LampFree XJ-UT351W, XJ-UT351WN and XJ-UT311WN.
"Casio LampFree projectors not only provide the most advanced technology, they are also an environmentally friendly and sustainable option for consumers. It is an honor to receive another TCO Certified recognition for our new ultra-short throw projectors, we will continue to develop mercury-free solutions in the field of projection technology," said Claudia Romo, Senior Manager of the Projector Division at Casio Mexico.
TCO Certified products meet strict criteria regarding their environmental impact, life cycle, ergonomic design and pro-health and safety features, as well as having socially responsible manufacturing processes.
To achieve certification, products must go through a rigorous verification process that evaluates multiple factors at each phase of the product lifecycle; that its manufacture is socially responsible, its operation safe and energy efficient, that the use of hazardous substances is reduced or eliminated and that at the end of its useful life it can be given responsible management to waste.
The current criteria, called TCO Certified Projectors 2.0, also require projectors to operate with high quality image display and to include an Eco Mode to consume less energy and reduce the level of audible noise. Additionally, the projector and all its components must be free of mercury and other hazardous substances. The total amount of mercury in the lamp must be declared.
Certified models
The new Casio LampFree XJ-UT311WN ultra-short throw projector can display bright, sharp, opacity-free images from up close, thanks to its 0.28:1 fixed lens. It is equipped with a Laser and LED light unit that operates cold and lasts for up to 20,000 hours without the expensive need to replace lamps or filters, in addition to requiring minimal maintenance. With 3,100 lumens of brightness, WXGA resolution (1280 x 800), contrast ratio of 20,000:1 this model is ideal for displaying high-definition content from video sources or computers. Includes a wireless adapter for presentations.
For its part, both the XJ-UT351W and the XJ-UT351WN offer a brightness level of up to 3,500 lumens and can generate large images in a very short projection distance with a ratio of 0.28: 1. In terms of contrast, these models have a ratio of 20,000:1, capacity to be installed vertically or horizontally, two HDMI ports and a USB port with power supply (DC 5V 2).
Thanks to Casio's QuickStart technology, the projectors are ready to use immediately and reach their maximum brightness level in just 5 seconds. When using the XJ-UT251WN with the optional wireless adapter, users can use the C-Assist app (available for iOS and Android) to control the projector remotely from a smartphone or tablet.
