Casio XJ-UT310WN LED Laser UST Projector Review – Summary 2 Posted on October 17, 2014 By Art Feierman 1. Casio XJ-UT310WN Ultra Short Throw Projector Review - XJ-UT310 Projector Overview - XJ-UT310WN Highlights2. Casio XJ-UT310WN Ultra Short Throw Projector Review – Special Features - Casio XJ-UT310WN Interactivity - App style - Audio and Microphone capabilities - Casio is Eco Friendly - In Many Ways3. Casio XJ-UT310WN LED Laser UST Projector Review – Special Features 2 - 3D Capabilities - Networking - Presenting Over Networks, Closed Captioning - On-Board File Viewer - 24/7 Operation and AutoRun - Graphic Calculator Interface - Presentation Timer4. Casio XJ-UT310WN LED / Laser UST Projector Review – Hardware Tour - Hardware Overview and Lens - Control Panel - XJ-UT310WN Projector Inputs and Connectors - Throw Distance5. Casio XJ-UT310WN LED / Laser Projector – Picture Quality - Color Demonstration - Eco Color Modes - Optimizing A Bright Mode For Better Color - Videos and Photos - and Overall Picture Quality6. Casio XJ-UT310WN LED/Laser UST Projector Review – Performance - XJ-UT310WN Brightness by Mode - Casio UT310WN Sharpness - Audible Noise Levels7. Casio XJ-UT310WN LED Laser UST Projector Review – Summary - Ultra Short Throw Design - LED Laser - Hybrid Solid State Light Source - Picture Quality and Brightness8. Casio XJ-UT310WN LED Laser UST Projector Review – Summary 2 - Features, And, The Bottom Line - Casio XJ-UT310WN Pros and Cons9. Casio XJ-UT310WN Projector Review – Specifications CASIO XJ-UT310WN ULTRA SHORT THROW PROJECTOR – SUMMARY Page 2: Features and the Bottom Line, Pros and Cons Features, And, The Bottom LineThe Casio is a solid ultra short throw projector. It’s not what I would call a fully interactive projector but does have interactive capabilities via its apps for smart phones and tablets. What sets it apart from the competition, of course is that it uses a solid state light engine, rated up to 20,000 hours. You’ll pay more up front for this Casio of course (1799 list price), than similarly designed ultra short throw projectors that are lamp based, but as stated above, if used heavily, it should cost less in the long run, and be less hassle, in terms of no lamps to buy and replace. Click Image to EnlargeThe sharpness is impressive for a UST projector. The color is definitely “respectable” but if you need really accurate color, say for viewing videos or viewing serious photography, you can find better color out there. For the typical business, school or government application though the color should be just fine. In fact I’d say its better than most of the DLP competition. The feature set is very strong. You can ding it for not having a full set of interactive features including pens or annotating with your fingers on the screen. You’ll have to decide how much interactivity you want and will pay for. As an example, Epson makes some UST’s with and without full interactivity. The Epson with a feature set similar to the Casio, is several hundred less, but uses lamps that will need replacing. Their full blown interactive is about $400 more than the Casio, and still uses lamps, not a long life engine. 3D capability is limited in terms of formats supported, but networking support, by comparison, is especially strong. All considered the Casio XJ-UT310WN has to be considered a cut above the average ultra short throw projector. It’s not inexpensive, but it is, price wise, competitive! Casio is the #1 player in terms of solid state light engines. With the UT310WN, they currently “own” the ultra short throw field, in terms of those with solid state light engines. They aren’t the only player – Panasonic, and also, I believe, Sony, now have ultra short throw optional lenses for their laser projectors, but, considering those lenses alone cost a lot more than this projector, we’re talking upward of $6000 – 3x the price. I am pretty impressed. I just wish our photos better represented the color quality that the projector puts on the screen. Good job! Casio XJ-UT310WN Pros and ConsPros Ultra short throw design Long life hybrid LED/Laser light source App based interactivity Wired and wireless networking Support for multiple industry networking “standards” including Crestron Very sharp image Good, though not great color Very nice File player with 2 Gig memory, supports images, videos and can do Powerpoint (converted), and more Hefty audio from 16 watt speaker Multiple audio inputs, and an audio out Small, but nicely laid out remote control Very energy efficient Great warranty – 3 years P/L, and 5 years on LED/Laser light engine Very nice collection of minor features Cons Color, while respectable, could be better Video and photos handling definitely acceptable, but not great Although App based interactivity, no pen or touch interactivity 2nd HDMI port would be a plus High initial cost due to long life light engine Remote not backlit (although that’s typical for biz projectors) Limited 3D support 1. Casio XJ-UT310WN Ultra Short Throw Projector Review - XJ-UT310 Projector Overview - XJ-UT310WN Highlights2. Casio XJ-UT310WN Ultra Short Throw Projector Review – Special Features - Casio XJ-UT310WN Interactivity - App style - Audio and Microphone capabilities - Casio is Eco Friendly - In Many Ways3. Casio XJ-UT310WN LED Laser UST Projector Review – Special Features 2 - 3D Capabilities - Networking - Presenting Over Networks, Closed Captioning - On-Board File Viewer - 24/7 Operation and AutoRun - Graphic Calculator Interface - Presentation Timer4. Casio XJ-UT310WN LED / Laser UST Projector Review – Hardware Tour - Hardware Overview and Lens - Control Panel - XJ-UT310WN Projector Inputs and Connectors - Throw Distance5. Casio XJ-UT310WN LED / Laser Projector – Picture Quality - Color Demonstration - Eco Color Modes - Optimizing A Bright Mode For Better Color - Videos and Photos - and Overall Picture Quality6. Casio XJ-UT310WN LED/Laser UST Projector Review – Performance - XJ-UT310WN Brightness by Mode - Casio UT310WN Sharpness - Audible Noise Levels7. Casio XJ-UT310WN LED Laser UST Projector Review – Summary - Ultra Short Throw Design - LED Laser - Hybrid Solid State Light Source - Picture Quality and Brightness8. Casio XJ-UT310WN LED Laser UST Projector Review – Summary 2 - Features, And, The Bottom Line - Casio XJ-UT310WN Pros and Cons9. Casio XJ-UT310WN Projector Review – Specifications Casio XJ-UT310WN LED Laser UST Projector Review – Summary Casio XJ-UT310WN Projector Review – Specifications