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. Attempting to clean and replace the lamp in a high location by yourself may cause you to fall, resulting in injury.If you wish to mount the projector on the ceiling, be sure to ask your sales representative before doing so. Mounting the projector on a ceiling requires special ceiling brackets (sold separately) and specialized knowledge. Improper mounting could cause the projector to fall, possibly resulting in injury and  damage, to the unit.If the projector is ceiling-mounted, install the breaker for turning off the power in case of anomaly. Let everyone involved with the use of the projector know that fact.
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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 ft.)13.10 cm (0.43 ft.)
 70 inches .10 m (6.89 ft.) .53 m (8.30 ft.)15.0 cm (0.50 ft.)
 80 inches .41 m (7.91 ft.) .90 m (9.51 ft.)17.40 cm (0.57 ft.)
 90 inches .71 m (8.89 ft.) 3.6 m (10.70 ft.)19.60 cm (0.64 ft.)
 100 inches 3.0 m (9.91 ft.) 3.63 m (11.91 ft.) 1.80 cm (0.7 ft.)
 10 inches 3.6 m (11.88 ft.) 4.36 m (14.30 ft.)6.10 cm (0.86 ft.)
 150 inches 4.54 m (14.90 ft.) 5.46 m (17.91 ft.)3.70 cm (1.07 ft.)
 00 inches 6.06 m (19.88 ft.) 7.8 m (3.88 ft.)43.50 cm (1.43 ft.)
 50 inches 7.58 m (4.87 ft.) 9.11 m (9.89 ft.)54.40 cm (1.78 ft.)
 300 inches 9.10 m (9.86 ft.) 10.94 m (35.89 ft.) 65.30 cm (.14 ft.)
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As seen from above
As seen from the side
Screen
Lens center
Projection Distance and Size
Use the figures, tables, and formulas below to determine the projection size and projection distance. (Projection sizes are approximate values for full-size picture with no keystone 
adjustment.)
a is the distance (m, feet) between the lens and the screen, and corresponds to a range of 0.89 m 
(.9 ft.) to 10.94 m (35.89 ft.). H is the height from the image bottom to the center of the lens.
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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 inches .55 m (8.37 ft.) 3.07 m (10.07 ft.)
 90 inches .88 m (9.45 ft.) 3.46 m (11.35 ft.)
 100 inches 3.0 m (10.50 ft.) 3.84 m (1.60 ft.)
 10 inches 3.84 m (1.60 ft.) 4.6 m (15.16 ft.)
 150 inches 4.81 m (15.78 ft.) 5.78 m (18.96 ft.)
 00 inches 6.4 m (1.06 ft.) 7.71 m (5.30 ft.)
 50 inches 8.03 m (6.35 ft.) 9.65 m (31.66 ft.)
 300 inches 9.65 m (31.66 ft.) 11.58 m (37.99 ft.)
PJ WX3231N
90°
As seen from above
As seen from the side
Screen
Lens center
90°
a
a is the distance (m, feet) between the lens and the screen, and corresponds to a range of 0.94 m (3.08 ft.) to11.58 m (37.99 ft.).The lens center is in the same level with an image bottom. 
						

							
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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
Audio cable (not supplied)
Conversion adapter  BNC-pin (not supplied)To Y/CB/CR output Green(Y)/Blue(CB)/ Red (CR)RGB cable  (supplied)Video cable  (not supplied)
Audio cable  (not supplied)
To audio outputWhite  (L)/ Red (R)
To RS-3C 
 terminal p.103
Audio cable (not supplied)
Video recorder, DVD player, etc.Computer
To video output
DVD video recorder, etc.
Audio cable  (not supplied)Monitor cable Mini D-sub 15P-BNC  (not supplied)
To audio output White (L)/ Red (R)To RGB output
Computer (for control)
To S-video output
To audio input White (L)/Red (R)
Audio amplifier, etc.It is necessary to switch  to MONITOR OUT by the switch. p.18
S-video  cable  (not supplied)
Control cable (not supplied)
*  The connection for COMPUTER 1 IN terminal described here is also applicable for COMPUTER  IN terminal.
Monitor
HDMI™ cable(not supplied)
DVD video recorder, etc.
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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 AUDIO OUT terminal is connected, sound is not output from the projector speaker.
Output volume of AUDIO OUT terminal can be adjusted by the VOL button.
Some devices may not operate properly when connecting with HDMI™.
For optimal performance, it is recommended that you use an HDMI™ cable with the HDMI 
Logo (). To display a 1080p signal format, you will need a High Speed HDMI™ 
cable. A conventional HDMI™ cable may not work properly.
When connecting a network cable, use a shielded cable.
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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 Press the ON/STANDBY button.
The power turns on with a beep sound (if the beep sound is set to [On]), and the ON/STANDBY indicator flashes orange, and then flashes green. When [Network standby] is set to [On], the ON/STANDBY indicator flashes green. After a moment, the start-up screen appears.
 CAUTION
Do not look into the lens while the lamp is on. The strong light from the lamp may cause damage to your eyesight.Do not block the air intake or exhaust. Doing so could cause a fire due to internal overheating.Do not place your hands, face, or other objects near the air exhaust, the lamp cover or the bottom of the unit. Doing so could result in injury and/or damage the object.
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The start-up screen will disappear after a moment. You can also configure the system to prevent the start-up screen from appearing. To do this, use the Display setting menu p.39.The first time you use the projector after purchase, after the start-up screen disappears, the start menu is displayed p.28.You can disable the beep sound in the Default setting 1 menu p.42.When [Key lock] is [On], the operation buttons of the projector do not work p.43.When [Password] is [On], enter password then the start-up screen is displayed after the Password entry screen disappears p.35 . Do not touch the lens directly with your hand. If fingerprints or stains are left on the projection lens surface, they may interfere with the projector’s ability to project images on the screen.
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Turning the power on and off
Operations
Power cord connector(Supplied) 
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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 [On], the projector beeps, and the screen disappears, but the internal cooling fan continues to operate. The projector will then go into standby mode.During cooling, the ON/STANDBY indicator flashes. While the indicator is flashing, the power cannot be turned back on. There is no problem with unplugging the power cord in this state.
3 Replace the lens cap.
After use, replace the lens cap.
 Note
The projector consumes about 4.5 W of power in standby. We recommend that you 
unplug the power cord if you will not be using the projector for an extended period. 
When [Network standby] is [On], it consumes about 8 W during standby.
    
 Precautions
If you wish to restart the projector again right after turning off the power, give the lamp 
time (about 5 minutes) to cool before plugging it back in. If the lamp overheats, it may 
fail to light.
Right after turning off the power, the unit may become very hot, especially the air 
exhaust, lamp cover or bottom of the unit. Please handle with care to avoid burn injuries.
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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  button.
EnglishFrenchGermanItalianSpanishPortugueseRussianSwedishTurkish
PolishNorwegianFinnishCzechHungarianGreekDanishDutchRumanian
JapaneseChinese (simplified)Chinese (traditional)KoreanIndonesianThaiArabic
The message for setup confirmation is displayed in the selected language. 
Then, the menu for lamp power selection and configuration is displayed. It is 
automatically set as Standard. To change the setting, follow the step .
 Use the  or  button to select the lamp power and press the  
button.
The lamp power, if selected, will be toggled without pressing the  button. The display 
automatically disappears in a few seconds.
 Notes
When the projector is turned on the next time, the start menu will not appear upon 
startup. However, if [Reset all] is executed from the Default setting 2 menu p.43, 
the start menu will be displayed the next time the power is turned on.
The language can also be set via the Display setting menu p.39 and Lamp power 
via the Default setting 1 menu p.42.
This owner’s manual assumes that English has been selected.
3  Activate the connected device.
Turn on and start the connected device such as a computer.
4 Press the INPUT button.
An image of the connected equipment is projected.
Each time you press the INPUT button, it switches to the input of the connected 
equipment that is outputting video signals.
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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 “There is no other input signal.” message will appear.
5 Adjust projector placement angle.
You can adjust the placement angle and the height of the projected image \
using the 
foot adjuster.
1 Lift up the front of the projector to 
the desired angle, then press the 
foot adjuster release button upward.
The foot adjuster extends. Release the 
button to lock the position.
 To fine adjust the angle, twist the 
foot adjuster.
To stow the foot adjuster, hold up the 
projector while pressing the foot adjuster 
release button, then slowly lower the 
projector.
 Note
When [Auto keystone] is set to [On] in the Default setting 1 menu, the keystone 
distortion will automatically be corrected based on the projector placement an\
gle. If 
you do not desire the automatic keystone correction, set [Auto keystone] to [Off].
6  Adjust the screen size and focus.
1 Use the zooming lever to adjust the screen size.
 Use the focusing lever to adjust the focus.
7  Adjust the volume with the   buttons.
The speaker volume can be adjusted when an audio signal is 
being input.
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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.
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A lamp is a consumable item. If used for extended periods, images will appear dark, and 
the lamp could burn out.  This is characteristic of a lamp, and is not malfunction. The 
lifetime of the lamp depends on conditions of use.
Although this projector supports a wide range of RGB signals p.100, any resolutions not 
supported by this projector (XGA for X341N, WXGA for WX331N) will be expanded 
or shrunk, which will slightly affect image quality. To view high-quality images, set the 
computer’s external output to XGA for X341N, WXGA for WX331N.
With some computer models having LCD or similar displays, displaying images 
simultaneously on the projector and the monitor’s display may prevent the images from 
displaying properly. If this happens, turn off the computer’s LCD display. For information 
on how to turn off the LCD display, see the computer’s owner’s manual.
A “No signal” message will appear if no signal is being input from the connected 
equipment or if signal input is stopped while projecting.
If a signal not supported by the projector is input, the “Unsupported signal” message 
will appear.
If an unavailable operation button is pressed, the  icon will appear with a beep sound (if the beep sound is set to [On]).
Moving pictures played back on computers using DVD software may appear unnatural 
when projected with this projector. However, it is not a malfunction of the projector.
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  LCD Panels
LCD panels wear out. In order to prolong the lifetime of your LCD panel, take the 
following precautions:
•  To extend the lifetime of the LCD panel, always turn off the power when it is not in use, 
and make sure that the lamp is off. Keeping the lamp off will also save electricity.
•  If the air filter becomes dirty and clogged, the projector’s internal temperature will rise, 
shortening the lifetime of the LCD panel and causing malfunctions. We recommend regular and thorough cleaning of the air filter p.94.
•  If the air filter becomes damaged, replace it. Contact your sales representative for a 
new filter. If you continue to use the projector when its filter is damaged, dust and dirt will enter the interior and this could cause the projector to stop working or break down. 
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