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PJ X3131 PJ WX3131 PJ X3241 DATA PROJECTOR OWNER’S MANUAL 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.
USA only BE RECYCLED OR DISPOSED OF ACCORDING TO LOCAL, STATE OR FEDERAL LAWS. MODEL NAME: PJ X3131 / PJ WX3131 / PJ X341 USA only TRADE NAME: DATA PROJECTOR MODEL NAME: PJ X3131 / PJ WX3131 / PJ X341...
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5 Dedrick Place, West Caldwell, NJ 07006 Phone: 973-88-000 CAUTION: Changes or modifications made to this equipment, not expressly approved by Ricoh, or parties authorized by Ricoh, could void the user’s authority to operate USA only the equipment. Notice: This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à...
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.
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5. Heat 8. Be sure that you firmly insert the plug into the wall The product should be situated away from heat sources such as outlet. radiators, heat registers, stoves, Incorrect or faulty connections or other products (including may result in fire or electric shock. amplifiers) that produce heat.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (Continued) 11. Lightning storms 13. Do not place or keep the projector within the reach For added protection for this product during a storm, or when it of the children. is left unattended and unused for It may fall or tip over, possibly long periods of time, unplug it from causing serious injury.
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16. Attachments 18. Damage Requiring Service Do not use attachments not Unplug this product from the wall recommended by the product outlet and take the product to manufacturer. qualified service personnel if you Use of an incompatible encounter any of the following attachments could cause hazards conditions: or damage to the product.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (Continued) 19. If glass components, 22. Replacement Parts including lens and lamp, When replacement parts are required, be sure the service should break, contact your technician has used replacement sales representative for parts specified by the manufacturer repair service.
POWER SUPPLY INFORMATION If your line voltage is 0 to 40 V, use one of the following types of cable/plug. Plug Plug configuration Plug type Line voltage configuration Plug type Line voltage Australian 200 – 240 V EURO 220 – 240 V 240 V 10 A Switzerland...
• Ricoh Corporation bears no responsibility in the case of damages arising from natural disaster such as earthquakes, lightning, etc., fire not liable to Ricoh Corporation, acts by third parties, other accidents, or use under abnormal conditions including erroneous or improper operation and other problems.
OTHER INFORMATION (Continued) Trademarks • VGA, SVGA, XGA, SXGA, UXGA, WXGA are trademarks or registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation. • Mac is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. • Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and other countries. •...
CONTENTS Before Using SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ................ IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............4 POWER SUPPLY INFORMATION ..............9 IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS ............... 9 EXEMPTION CLAUSES ................10 OTHER INFORMATION ................10 REMOTE CONTROL BATTERIES .............. 11 CONTENTS ....................1 Preparations Checking the package contents ..............14 Names of each part on the main unit ............
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Maintenance Lamp replacement ..................44 Air filter cleaning ..................47 Lens and main unit cleaning ............... 48 Others Trouble indications ..................49 Troubleshooting ................... 50 Specifications ....................5...
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. [Note 1] (1) Remote control (5) RGB cable (3 m) ...
Names of each part on the main unit (10)(11) (12) (13) (14) (15) (16) (15) (14) Back Front Name : Function (1) Control panel : Operates the projector. p.16 () Zooming lever : Adjusts screen size. p.27 (3) Focusing lever : Adjusts screen focus.
Names of each part on the control panel and remote control Control panel Remote Control (10) (11) Battery cover (12) (13) Name : Main Function Control panel (1) ENTER button : Accepts the selected mode. () INPUT button : Selects input. p.26 (3) MENU button : Displays menus.
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Name : Main Function (4) ENTER button : Accepts the selected mode. (5) RESIZE button : Enlarges image. p.30 (6) SCREEN SIZE button : Changes screen size. p.31 (7) MUTE button : Cuts off the picture and sound temporarily. p.31 (8) AUTO SET button : Performs auto-adjustment of input signals from computer.
Names of the terminals on the rear panel (1) (2) Name : Main Function (1) AUDIO IN terminal : Input audio signals from a computer or video equipment. (Multiple use for COMPUTER 1 IN/ IN, VIDEO and S-VIDEO) () S-VIDEO terminal : Input S video signals from video equipment.
Preparing and using the remote control Loading dry-cell batteries Operating the remote into the remote control control Point toward the projector’s infrared Remove the battery cover. remote sensor, and press any button on the remote control. • Operating the projector from the front Insert the dry-cell batteries.
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 , in accordance with your needs. p.41 Floor-mounted front projection Floor-mounted rear projection...
9.10 m (9.86 ft.) 54.40 cm (1.78 ft.) image bottom to the center of the lens. 300 inches 9.10 m (9.86 ft.) 10.93 m (35.86 ft.) 65.30 cm (.14 ft.) PJ WX3131 Projection size (inches) - 0.758 a (min length) = Screen 31.022...
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Placement (Continued) PJ X3241 Projection size (inches) - 0.890 a (min length) = 32.863 Projection size (inches) - 0.748 a (max length) = Screen As seen from above 27.363 Projection distance a Projection Height (H) min length max length size (zooming max) (zooming min) 90°...
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 , etc. p.53 •...
Operations Turning the power on and off Connecting the power cord Insert the power cord connector into the AC IN socket of the projector. Insert the power cord plug into a wall or other power outlet. Power cord connector The ON/STANDBY indicator flashes green and the (Supplied) projector enters standby mode.
Turning the power off 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.
Basic operations Turn on the power. Turn on the power by following the instructions in “Turning the power on” p.24 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.
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 •...
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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.
Using handy features Using auto setting (For computer input only) Remote control 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. Press the remote control’s AUTO SET button.
Using handy features (Continued) Resizing image The projected image can be resized (zoomed in/out). Press the remote control’s RESIZE button. Each time you press the RESIZE button, zoom ratio is up. You can keep pressing. To zoom out, press the remote control’s RESIZE button.
Cutting off the picture and sound temporarily Remote (Mute) control When you want to project the images of another projector, overhead projector, etc. temporarily, this projector’s images and sound can be turned off. Press the remote control’s MUTE button or the RETURN/ MUTE button on the projector control panel.
Using handy features (Continued) Freezing the image (Freeze) The projected image can be frozen. This function is to be used to pause Remote control a video during a presentation, etc. Press the remote control’s FREEZE button. The picture pauses. (The Freeze function is released by pressing the FREEZE button again.) Notes •...
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How to set password (from [Off] to [On]) Select [Password] in the Default setting 2 menu and press the button. Select [Password setting] next, and press the button. Select [On]. Select [OK] and press the button. The password entry screen is displayed. Enter the password using numeric keys of the remote control.
Using the menus You can call up on-screen menus, and conduct a number of adjustments and settings using the MENU button on the control panel (main unit side) and remote control. p.16 Setup using the Setting display The menu shown below is for operation instructions purposes and might differ from the actual display.
The image adjustment menu Use this menu to set or adjust image-related items. Items that can be set or adjusted are marked “Yes”, and those that cannot are marked “No”. (When an item is masked, it indicates that you cannot select for the current input.) Item Description Computer Y/P...
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Using the menus (Continued) Item Description Computer Y/P Video S-video Position V-position Adjust the vertical position of the image. Clamp 1 Adjusts the clamp pulse position. Clamp 2 Adjusts the clamp pulse width. *1: [Noise reduction] may not work depending on signal type. *: [NTSC mode] can be displayed and adjusted only when the video signal is set to [NTSC] or [NTSC4.43].
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.) Description Item Screen size Screen size setting : Enter setting] :Selection] [Enter: X3131/X3241 : Normal/Full/Thru/Wide WX3131 : Normal/Full/Thru/4:3 zoom Up/down...
<Logo registration> How to register user logo Project a picture to register. Select [User logo] in the Display setting menu, and press the button. Select <Logo registration> from the displayed menu list and press button. The registration area is displayed for confirmation. Select [OK] and press the button.
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. No signal Set the time to wait for the power to be turned off after the last operation is power off Off (not turned off) 30 min.
Default setting 2 menu Description Item Projection Sets projection mode in accordance with Placement Style. p.20 mode (Standard) (Rear) (Ceiling) (Rear ceiling) Fan mode Sets the cooling fan speed. Standard High Key lock Lock the control panel buttons. : Enter setting] : Confirm] : Select On/Off :Select OK to end...
Using the menus (Continued) Displaying Information (Status display) This displays information about the input signal, lamp use time, etc. “Yes”: displayed, “No”: not displayed Item Description Computer Video S-video Input Input source name [Note 1] Mode name RGB input mode Resolution Resolution (in dots) Frequency...
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 •...
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Pull out the lamp. Loosen the 3 lamp locking screws, pull up the handle, and press the tab to remove the lamp. 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.
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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 000 hours of use with [Lamp power] in the Default •...
Air filter cleaning The air filter prevents dust and debris from getting inside the projector. Never run the pro- jector 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.
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 ...
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 ⇒...
Troubleshooting If you think something is wrong, check the followings before contacting customer service. Please see “Trouble indications” as well. p.49 If This Happens Check No power • Is the power cord plugged in? Is it connected to the projector? •...
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If This Happens Check Remote control • Are the remote control’s batteries drained? doesn’t work • Are the batteries inserted into the remote control correctly? p.19 • Is the remote control being used within the effective range? p.19 • Are there any obstructions between the remote control and projector? •...
Specifications List of general specifications Item Specification Consumption Power 70 W X3131/WX3131: 1.8 kg Weight X341: 1.9 kg X3131/WX3131: 7 × 8 × 189 mm (W × H × D) External Dimensions (including protruding parts) X341: 95 × 8 × 196 mm (W × H × D) Cabinet material PC+ABS resin and PC resin (Some parts including Mg alloy) Conditions for usage environment Temp: 5°C to 35°C;...
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List of supported signals (RGB signals) This projector supports the following RGB signals. Note, however, that depending on the computer model, the screen may show flicker or streaking. Please adjust the projector if this happens. Refresh rate H-frequency Clock Resolution Mode (Hz)
CONTROL terminal Pin assignment Pin No. Signal Name Description Data carrier detect Sending data Receiving data Data terminal ready Signal ground Data set ready Request to send Consent to send D sub 9 pin connector Ring indicator Interface format ...
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