For safe and correct use, be sure to read “Before Using” before using the machine. In the spaces provided below, record the Model and Serial No. located at the bottom of your projector. Model No. Serial No. Retain this information for future reference.
Before Using SAFETY PRECAUTIONS The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
CAUTION: Changes or modifications made to this equipment, not expressly approved by USA only Ricoh, or parties authorized by Ricoh, could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Notice: This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil CANADA only numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. Before Using - Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION: PLEASE READ AND OBSERVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS GIVEN IN THIS OWNER’S MANUAL AND THOSE MARKED ON THE UNIT. RETAIN THIS BOOKLET FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. This unit is fully transistorized and does not contain any parts that can be repaired by the user. WARNING: DO NOT REMOVE THE CABINET COVER, OR YOU MAY BE EXPOSED TO DANGEROUS VOLTAGE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL ONLY. 1. Read Owner’s Manual 3.
8. Be sure that you firmly insert the plug into the wall outlet. The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat. Incorrect or faulty connections may result in fire or electric shock. Avoid using an unsound or loose outlet. 6. Water and Moisture Do not use this product near water.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (Continued) 11. Lightning storms 13. Do not place or keep the projector within the reach of the children. For added protection for this product during a storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power-line surges. Never operate this unit on AC power during a thunderstorm.
18. Damage Requiring Service Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer. Use of an incompatible attachments could cause hazards or damage to the product. Unplug this product from the wall outlet and take the product to qualified service personnel if you encounter any of the following conditions: a) The power supply cord or plug is damaged. b) Liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product. c) The product has been exposed to rain or water.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (Continued) 19. If glass components, including lens and lamp, should break, contact your sales representative for repair service. 22. Replacement Parts When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards. (Only the replacement of the lamp should be made by users.
If your line voltage is 220 to 240 V, use one of the following types of cable/plug. Plug configuration Plug type Plug configuration Line voltage EURO 220 – 240 V UK 220 – 240 V Use a 5 A fuse which is approved by ASTA or BSI to BSI362. Always replace the fuse cover after changing the fuse.
IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS (Continued) LCD Panel • If the air filter is stained and is clogged up, the main unit inner temperature rises. As a result, the life of the LCD is shortened and a malfunction may also occur. Clean the air filter from time to time and replace it regularly. It is recommended that this replacement be done at the time of replacing a lamp. (Ask your sales representative where the unit was purchased or your nearby service station about an air filter for replacement.
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CONTENTS Before Using SAFETY PRECAUTIONS.............................................................................. 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS........................................................ 4 POWER SUPPLY INFORMATION................................................................. 9 IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS........................................................................ 9 EXEMPTION CLAUSES..............................................................................
Lamp replacement....................................................................................... 44 Air filter cleaning........................................................................................... 47 Lens and main unit cleaning........................................................................ 48 Others Trouble indications........................................................................................ 49 Troubleshooting......................................................
Preparations Checking the package contents Please make sure that the following items are included in the box, along with the main unit. If any item is missing, immediately contact the store where you purchased the product.
Names of each part on the main unit (3) (2) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10)(11) (12) (13) (14) (15) Back (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) Name Control panel Zooming lever Focusing lever Lamp cover Air exhaust Air intake Front : : : : : : : (7) Lens cap : (8) (9) (10) (11) (12) (13) (14) (15) (16) : : : : : : : : : Lens Infrared remote sensor AC IN socket Terminals on the rear panel Speaker Antitheft lock slot Foot adjuster release button Foot adjuster Air filter (16)(15) (14) Function Operates the proje
Names of each part on the control panel and remote control Control panel (7) (6) Remote Control (7) (5) (8) (1) (9) (2) (10) (3) (11) Battery cover (8) (4) (5) (12) (6) (1) (13) (4) (3) (2) Name : Main Function Control panel (1) (2) (3) (4) ENTER button INPUT button MENU button RETURN/MUTE button : : : : (5) ON/STANDBY button/ ON/STANDBY indicator (6) TEMP indicator (7) LAMP indicator (8) Selection button : : : : : Accepts the selected mode. Selects input. p.26 Displays menus. p.
Name ENTER button RESIZE button SCREEN SIZE button MUTE button AUTO SET button INPUT button RETURN button Selection button (12) PICTURE button (13) Ten-Key button : : : : : : : : : Main Function Accepts the selected mode. Enlarges image. p.30 Changes screen size. p.31 Cuts off the picture and sound temporarily. p.31 Performs auto-adjustment of input signals from computer. p.29 Selects input. p.26 Goes back one screen. Menu selections and adjustments, volume control, Keystone adjustment, etc.
Names of the terminals on the rear panel (1) (2) (3) (6)(7) (8) (9) (4) (5) Name (1) AUDIO IN terminal (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) : Main Function : Input audio signals from a computer or video equipment. (Multiple use for COMPUTER 1 IN/2 IN, VIDEO and S-VIDEO) S-VIDEO terminal : Input S video signals from video equipment. COMPUTER 1 IN (Y/PB/PR 1) terminal : Input analog RGB signal from a computer, or a component video signal (Y/PB/PR) from video equipment.
Preparing and using the remote control Loading dry-cell batteries into the remote control 1 Operating the remote control Point toward the projector’s infrared remote sensor, and press any button on the remote control. Remove the battery cover. 2 Insert the dry-cell batteries. Approx.15° Be sure to align the plus and minus ends of the batteries properly. Ap pro x.
Placement 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.41 , 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.
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.) PJ X3131 As seen from above Projection distance a Projection min length max length size (zooming max) (zooming min) 90° As seen from the side Lens center 90° a a is the distance (m, feet) between the lens and the screen, and corresponds to a range of 0.89 m (2.92 ft.) to 10.
Placement (Continued) PJ X3241 Projection size (inches) - 0.890 32.863 Projection size (inches) - 0.748 a (max length) = 27.363 a (min length) = Screen As seen from above Projection distance a Projection min length max length size (zooming max) (zooming min) 90° As seen from the side Lens center 90° a 30 inches 40 inches 50 inches 60 inches 70 inches 80 inches 90 inches 100 inches 120 inches 150 inches 200 inches 250 inches 300 inches 0.89 m (2.92 ft.) 1.07 m (3.51 ft.) 1.19 m (3.90 ft.) 1.44 m (4.
Connection Before connection • Read 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 output terminal, supported signal p.53 , 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.
Operations Turning the power on and off Connecting 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. Power cord connector (Supplied) Turning the power on 1 Removing 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.
Turning the power off 1 Press the ON/STANDBY button. When the setting of beep sound is [On], the projector beeps, and a message appears on the screen, 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. This message will disappear after a moment. (This operation is no longer valid after the message disappears.) 2 Press the ON/STANDBY button again.
Basic operations 1 Turn on the power. Turn on the power by following the instructions in “Turning the power on” p.24 . 2 Select the language and the lamp power (When using the first time). When the projector is used for the first time after purchase, the start menu for language (to display the menus and messages on the screen) and 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 press the button.
Notes • When [Auto input search] is set to [Off] in the Default setting 1 menu p.40 (factory setting is [On]), the Input select menu appears if you press the INPUT button. • 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 Projector placement angle adjustments The placement angle and the height of the projected image can be adjusted by the foot adjuster.
Basic operations (Continued) Precautions • Lamp characteristics may rarely cause the brightness to fluctuate slightly. • The LCD panel is made using extremely advanced 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 technology and are not malfunctions. Notes • A lamp is consumable item. If used for extended periods, images will appear dark, and the lamp could burn out.
Using handy features Using auto setting (For computer input only) This function automatically sets up the projector to the optimum state. It sets up sampling phase, frequency and screen position, for each type of the input signal by using simple operations. Remote control Press the remote control’s AUTO SET button. The icon will appear during processing. You can set as well by selecting [Auto setting] in the Image adjustment menu p.35 .
Using handy features (Continued) Resizing image The projected image can be resized (zoomed in/out). 1 Press the remote control’s RESIZE Each time you press the RESIZE pressing. button. button, zoom ratio is up. You can keep 2 To zoom out, press the remote control’s RESIZE button. Each time you press the RESIZE button, zoom ratio is down. You can keep pressing. (However, the image cannot be smaller than the original size.) Remote control 4 3 3 To move the area to zoom in, use the buttons.
Cutting off the picture and sound temporarily (Mute) When you want to project the images of another projector, overhead projector, etc. temporarily, this projector’s images and sound can be turned off. Remote control Press the remote control’s MUTE button or the RETURN/ MUTE button on the projector control panel. The picture and sound are cut off. (Pressing the MUTE button or the RETURN/MUTE button again cancels the Mute function and restores the picture and sound.
Using handy features (Continued) Freezing the image (Freeze) The projected image can be frozen. This function is to be used to pause a video during a presentation, etc. Remote control Press the remote control’s FREEZE button. The picture pauses. (The Freeze function is released by pressing the FREEZE button again.) Notes • The icon will appear while freeze is in effect. • Other operations will also release the freeze.
How to set password (from [Off] to [On]) 1 Select [Password] in the Default setting 2 menu and press the button. 2 Select [Password setting] next, and press the 3 Select [On]. 4 Select [OK] and press the or or button. button. The password entry screen is displayed. 5 Enter the password using numeric keys of the remote control. 6 The password setting will be set as [On].
Using the menus You can call up on-screen menus, and conduct a number of adjustments and settings using the MENU button p.16 on the control panel (main unit side) and remote control. Setup using the Setting display The menu shown below is for operation instructions purposes and might differ from the actual display. 1. Press the MENU button 2. Select a Category Select a category by using Display the Setting display menu. . Displays the current adjustments and settings of selected category.
The image adjustment menu Item Description Computer Y/PB/PR Video S-video Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Adjust the color of the image. Deeper Lighter No Yes Yes Yes Sharpness Adjust the sharpness of the image. Sharper Softer Yes Yes Yes Yes Noise reduction*1 Set the function to reduce screen noise. On (Enable) Off (Disable) No Yes Yes Yes Picture mode Press with Yes Yes Yes Yes R-level Adjust red of the image color.
Using the menus (Continued) Item Position Description Computer Y/PB/PR Video S-video V-position Adjust the vertical position of the image. Yes No No No Clamp 1 Adjusts the clamp pulse position. Yes No No No Clamp 2 Adjusts the clamp pulse width. Yes No No No *1: [Noise reduction] may not work depending on signal type. *2: [NTSC mode] can be displayed and adjusted only when the video signal is set to [NTSC] or [NTSC4.43]. NTSC mode is set to JAPAN when the language is set to Japanese.
The display setting menu Use this menu to set screen display-related items. (The items in gray color cannot be set with the current input selection.
Using the menus (Continued) Detailed description [Screen size] • Normal • • • • • : Enlarge an input image to fit the screen without changing the aspect ratio of video signals. Full : Displays an input image in 1024 × 768 dot resolution by enlarging it to fill the entire screen. (X3131/X3241) Displays an input image in 1280 x 800 dot resolution by enlarging it to fill the entire screen. (WX3131) Thru : Displays an input image in the native resolution of the video signals.
How to register user logo 1 Project a picture to register. 2 Select [User logo] in the Display setting menu, and press the button. or 3 Select from the displayed menu list and press the button. 4 The registration area is displayed for confirmation. Select [OK] and press the button. • If the registered picture does not fall within the display area, operate the computer to scroll the screen. 5 Select [Yes] to register and press the 6 Registration starts.
Using the menus (Continued) The Default setting menu This menu shows placement status and other settings. Default setting 1 menu Description Item Auto keystone Always correct keystone distortion automatically. On Off No signal power off Set the time to wait for the power to be turned off after the last operation is Off (not turned off) 30 min. made with no input signal. Auto input search Set whether the input with signals is only selected or not. On Off Beep Beep when operation is made.
Default setting 2 menu Description Item Projection mode Sets projection mode in accordance with Placement Style. p.20 Fan mode Sets the cooling fan speed. Key lock Lock the control panel buttons. [ or : Enter setting] [ :Select OK to end] [ Press [Cancel] to return. (Standard) Closed Caption Closed Caption settings. Press and switch with (Rear) (Ceiling) (Rear ceiling) Standard and : Select On/Off] [ High : Confirm] . Off/ CC1/ CC2/CC3/CC4/T1/T2/T3/T4 Reset all Press .
Using the menus (Continued) Displaying Information (Status display) This displays information about the input signal, lamp use time, etc.
Operations
Maintenance Lamp replacement A lamp is consumable supplies. 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 condition of use.) If this happens, replace it with a new one. WARNING • If the projector is mounted on the ceiling, it is recommended to use your sales representative when the lamp has to be exchanged.
5 Pull out the lamp. Loosen the 3 lamp locking screws, pull up the handle, and press the tab to remove the lamp. Tab 6 Mount the new lamp. Align the orientation, press down the new lamp until the bottom is reached, and lock in place using the 3 lamp locking screws. 7 Replace the inner lamp cover. Inner lamp cover 8 Replace the outer lamp cover. Reseat the outer lamp cover by sliding it in the direction of the arrows (as shown in the illustration), and then tighten the screw loosened in step 3 .
Lamp replacement (Continued) Notes and Precautions • The [Lamp time] item in the Status display menu indicates the time of lamp use (as a rough guide) p.42 • Please replace the lamp after 2000 hours of use with [Lamp power] in the Default setting 1 menu set to [Standard], and 3000 hours of use with [Lamp power] in the Default setting 1 menu set to [Low]. p.40 • There are cases that the lamp can not work before the above mentioned period expires or before the replacement message is displayed.
Air filter cleaning The air filter prevents dust and debris from getting inside the projector. Never run the projector with the filter removed. It is recommended that the air filter is cleaned regularly. • The message “Check the air filter for dirt.” is displayed every 100 hours. (If the usage time exceeds 100 hours, this message is displayed for about 30 seconds when the image is displayed for the first time after power is turned on. This display will be dismissed with any operation.
Lens and main unit cleaning WARNING • Request cleaning and maintenance of a ceiling-mounted unit from your sales representative. Attempting to clean or replace the lamp in a high location by yourself may cause you to fall, resulting in injury. Lens cleaning • Clean the lens with a commercially available blower and/or lens cleaner. • The lens is easily scratched, so do not rub it with hard objects, or strike it. Main unit cleaning • Unplug the power cord before cleaning the main unit.
Others Trouble indications The indicator illuminates and a beep sound informs you of internal abnormalities. No power ⇒ Problem with projector (OFF) • Unplug the power cord, and contact your sales representative. Lamp went out during use, or won’t come on (Red flashing) (Red lit) or (Red lit) ⇒ Lamp temperature is high so that it is difficult to turn on, the lifetime of the lamp has ended or the projector is malfunctioning.
Troubleshooting If you think something is wrong, check the followings before contacting customer service. Please see “Trouble indications” p.49 as well. If This Happens Check No power • Is the power cord plugged in? Is it connected to the projector? • Is the outer lamp cover attached properly? p.44 Power goes out during use • Is the ambient temperature high? p.49 • Is the air intake or air exhaust blocked? p.
If This Happens • • • • Are the remote control’s batteries drained? Are the batteries inserted into the remote control correctly? p.19 Is the remote control being used within the effective range? p.
Specifications List of general specifications Item Consumption Power Weight External Dimensions (including protruding parts) Cabinet material Conditions for usage environment Display method Panel size LCD Panel Drive system Picture elements Lens Lamp Projection screen size Projection distance Connection terminal Speaker COMPUTER 1 IN terminal COMPUTER 2 IN terminal S-VIDEO terminal VIDEO terminal AUDIO IN terminal AUDIO OUT terminal CONTROL terminal Specification 270 W X3131/WX3131: 1.8 kg X3241: 1.
List of supported signals (RGB signals) Resolution Mode Refresh rate (Hz) H-frequency (kHz) Clock (MHz) 720 x 400 720x400_85 85.039 37.927 35.500 640 x 480 VGA_60 59.940 31.469 25.175 VGA_72 72.809 37.861 31.500 VGA_75 75.000 37.500 31.500 VGA_85 85.008 43.269 36.000 SVGA_56 56.250 35.156 36.000 SVGA_60 60.317 37.879 40.000 SVGA_72 72.188 48.077 50.000 SVGA_75 75.000 46.875 49.500 56.250 800 x 600 SVGA_85 85.061 53.674 832 x 624 MAC16" 74.550 49.725 57.
Specifications (Continued) List of supported signals (Component signals) Signal format 480i(525i)@60Hz 480p(525p)@60Hz 576i(625i)@50Hz 576p(625p)@50Hz 720p(750p)@60Hz 720p(750p)@50Hz 1080i(1125i)@60Hz 1080i(1125i)@50Hz 1080p(1125p)@60Hz 1080p(1125p)@50Hz fh(kHz) 15.73 31.47 15.63 31.25 45.00 37.50 33.75 28.13 67.50 56.25 fv(Hz) 59.94 59.94 50.00 50.00 60.00 50.00 60.00 50.00 60.00 50.00 List of supported signals (Video, S-Video signals) Video mode NTSC PAL SECAM PAL-M PAL-N PAL-60 NTSC4.
CONTROL terminal Pin assignment Pin No. Signal Name D sub 9 pin connector Description 1 DCD Data carrier detect 2 TXD Sending data 3 RXD Receiving data 4 DTR Data terminal ready 5 GND Signal ground 6 DSR Data set ready 7 RTS Request to send 8 CTS Consent to send 9 RI Ring indicator Interface format 1. Communication method RS-232C, 9600 bps, No Parity, Data Length: 8 bits; Stop Bit Length: 1 bit STX (02 h) Command (3 Byte) ETX (03 h) 2.
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