Ricoh Projector PJ X3241N User Manual

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Preparations

Placement Styles
As shown in the figures below, this device can be placed in 4 different styles.The factory setting is “floor-mounted front projection.” Set the [Projection mode] in the 
Default setting 2 menu p.43, in accordance with your needs.
Floor-mounted front projection 
Floor-mounted rear projection 
Ceiling-mounted front projection 
Ceiling-mounted rear projection 
 WARNING
Always obey the instructions listed in IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS when placing the unit....



a
90°

a (min length) = Projection size (inches) - 0.890
  32.863
a (max length) = Projection size (inches) - 0.748
  27.363
Projection size
Projection distance a
Height (H)min length (zooming max)max length (zooming min)
 30 inches 0.89 m (.9 ft.) 1.07 m (3.51 ft.)6.50 cm (0.1 ft.)
 40 inches 1.19 m (3.90 ft.) 1.44 m (4.7 ft.)8.70 cm (0.9 ft.)
 50 inches 1.49 m (4.89 ft.) 1.80 m (5.91 ft.)10.90 cm (0.36 ft.)
 60 inches 1.80 m (5.91 ft.) .17 m (7.1...

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Preparations

a (min length) = Projection size (inches) - 0.758
  31.022
a (max length) = Projection size (inches) - 0.643
  25.845
Projection size
Projection distance a
min length (zooming max)max length (zooming min)
 30 inches 0.94 m (3.08 ft.) 1.14 m (3.74 ft.)
 40 inches 1.7 m (4.17 ft.) 1.5 m (4.99 ft.)
 50 inches 1.59 m (5. ft.) 1.91 m (6.7 ft.)
 60 inches 1.91 m (6.7 ft.) .30 m (7.55 ft.)
 70 inches .3 m (7.3 ft.) .68 m (8.79 ft.)
 80...

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Connection
Before connectionRead the owner’s manual of the device you are connecting to the projector.Some computers cannot be used with or connected to this projector.Check for an RGB and an HDMI output terminal, supported signal p.100 p.101, etc.Turn off the power of both devices before connecting.The figure below shows sample connections. This does not mean that all of these devices can or must be connected simultaneously. (Dotted lines mean items can be exchanged.)
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To audio output...

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Preparations

 Notes
When COMPUTER   IN terminal is used as MONITOR OUT terminal, the signal which is 
input to COMPUTER 1 IN terminal is output.
Signals are output from MONITOR OUT terminal even in standby mode. 
However, from AUDIO OUT terminal, no audio signal is output.
A computer monitor cannot accept Y/PB/PR signals correctly.
The AUDIO IN terminal can be used for devices connected to COMPUTER 1 IN terminal, 
COMPUTER  IN terminal, VIDEO terminal and S-VIDEO terminal.
When an...

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Connect the power cord
1 Insert the power cord connector into 
the AC IN socket of the projector.
2 Insert the power cord plug into a 
wall or other power outlet.
The ON/STANDBY indicator flashes green and the projector enters standby mode.When [Network standby] is set to [On], the ON/STANDBY indicator lights orange.
Turn the power on
1 Remove the lens cap.
Be sure to remove the lens cap when the power is turned on. If the cap is left on the projector, it could become deformed due to heat.
2...

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Operations

Turn the power off
1 Press the ON/STANDBY button.
When the beep sound setting is [On], the projector beeps, and a message appears, 
confirming that you wish to shut off the power. To shut off the power, press the ON/
STANDBY button again. If you do not wish to shut off the power, wait for a while without 
conducting any operations. The message will disappear after a moment and the 
operation will no longer be valid.
2 Press the ON/STANDBY button again.
When the beep sound setting is...

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Basic operations
1 Turn on the power.
Turn on the power by following the instructions in “Turn the power on” p.26.
2 Select the language and the lamp power during initial 
startup.
When the projector is used for the first time after purchase, the start menu for 
language selection, lamp power selection and configuration is displayed in English. (If 
the screen is out of focus, adjust it according to the step 6.)
1 Use the , ,  or  button to select the desired language and 
then press the...

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Operations
 Notes
When [Auto input search] is set to [Off] in the Default setting 1 menu p.42, 
the Input select menu appears if you press the INPUT button. The factory default 
setting is [On].
If the projector is in network input mode and no image is projected after you press 
the INPUT button, check that the connected equipment is working, and press the 
INPUT button again.
If no signal is being output from the connected equipment, pressing the \
INPUT button 
does not change the input and...

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 Precautions
Lamp characteristics may rarely cause the brightness to fluctuate slightly.
The LCD panel is manufactured using high precision technology. There may be black spots 
(pixels that do not light) or bright spots (pixels that are constantly lit) on the panel. These 
are intrinsic characteristics of the manufacturing technology and are not malfunctions.
 Notes
A lamp is a consumable item. If used for extended periods, images will appear dark, and 
the lamp could burn out.  This is...