Casio's LampFree® Projectors Brighten Up Classrooms In Phoenix Union High School District

DOVER, N.J., May 15, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, educators are tasked with choosing viable technologies to integrate into the classroom that are not only engaging, but also portable, easy-to-use and, most importantly, cost-effective. With limited budgets, choosing the best technology with the lowest total cost of ownership is paramount.

As part of an overall engagement initiative, the Phoenix Union High School district in Arizona wanted to replace existing and inefficient classroom projectors with a bulb-less, green solution; to do so, the Phoenix Union High School district sought out ImmediaEdu – a company specializing in integrated AV systems and interactive classrooms to improve student achievement and teacher effectiveness – to help find high-quality, low maintenance projectors for ongoing classroom use. With the help of ImmediaEdu, located in Phoenix, AZ, the Phoenix Union High School district installed 1,480 of Casio's Signature XJ-M250 projectors across all of its campuses, which accounts for 16 schools with more than 27,000 students and nearly 3,000 employees.

ImmediaEdu recommended Casio's Signature XJ-M250 projectors because they are LampFree^® and they run on Casio's state-of-the-art LASER & LED Hybrid Light Source. This means that expensive lamps – which typically cost almost as much as the original projector over the course of one year - do not need to be replaced every few months. With the projectors having an estimated lifespan of 20,000 hours, Phoenix Union schools can run the projectors as often as necessary.

"Only a few manufacturers offered lamp-free LED projectors when we started the Phoenix Union project, but Casio offered the most powerful LampFree^® light engine for the price range," said Alexis Cruz-Christensen, Vice President, educational partnerships at ImmediaEdu. "Additionally, with a large zoom range, Casio's LampFree^® projectors allowed us to replace a variety of existing projectors with different throw ranges without having to move existing ceiling mounts – making the transition easier for all parties involved."

"Casio was pleased to have worked with ImmediaEdu on this project," said Matt Mustachio, general manager of Casio's Business Projector Division. "We understand that budgets are limited, so it's very rewarding when working with educators to help them get the best solution based hardware offered today.  Casio has been providing LampFree^® solutions for educators for several years and will continue to grow our lineup in the education sector, offering solutions is much more satisfying than simply offering product."

Casio's Signature XJ-M250 LampFree^® projectors are DLP™ 3D ready and can display 3D content from a 3D capable computer. Educators can engage students on an entirely new level by bringing challenging lessons and lectures to life with vivid and exciting images that jump off the screen. Educators can also convert and view their own 2D material with the optional 2D-3D conversion software, which will help produce imaginative and relevant visuals and lesson materials. Additionally, the Intelligent Brightness Control features an ECO function which conserves power while illuminating sharp imagery, automatically adjusting the brightness to suit the environmental lighting conditions of any lecture hall and classroom.

Casio's warranty program offers three years parts and labor coverage and several of the models offer a warranty on the LASER & LED Hybrid Light Source for up to five years or 10,000 hours With Casio's Extra Value Warranty Program, educators can use the projector for approximately 1,000 hours per school year, which equals 10 years of total operation.

"Overall, Casio's XJ-M250 projectors operate cooler, use significantly less power than traditional bulb projectors and are bright enough to be used in a fully lit room with the window shades open," said Don Fournier, Division Manager of Information Technology for Phoenix Union. "With a five year warranty on the light source, the projectors are essentially maintenance-free."

For additional information on Casio's portfolio of LampFree projectors, please visit www.CasioLampFree.com.

About Casio America, Inc.
Casio America, Inc., Dover, N.J., is the U.S. subsidiary of Casio Computer Co., Ltd., Tokyo, Japan, one of the world's leading manufacturers of consumer electronics and business equipment solutions. Established in 1957, Casio America, Inc. markets calculators, keyboards, digital cameras, mobile presentation devices, disc title and label printers, watches, cash registers and other consumer electronic products. Casio has strived to fulfill its corporate creed of "creativity and contribution" through the introduction of innovative and imaginative products. For more information, visit www.casiousa.com.

About Casio LampFree^® Projectors
Casio's portfolio of LampFree^® projectors combines a laser, a fluorescent element and an LED light to deliver a mercury-free hybrid light source that lasts up to 20,000 hours while sustaining a high brightness and keeping maintenance costs to a minimum.  Casio has four series of LampFree^® projectors – Slim, Signature, Pro and Short Throw – that are available for home, business, education and commercial applications. For additional information on Casio's projector series and LampFree^® technology, please visit: www.CasioLampFree.com.

About ImmediaEdu
ImmediaEdu is a trusted partner to the K-12 Community having worked with more than 200 schools in 60 districts across Arizona in just the last 2 years. Our unique approach of infusing Innovative Classroom Technologies with Integrated Professional Services helps synchronize the efforts of Parents, Students, Teachers and Administrators and drive student achievement.

SOURCE Casio America, Inc.