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User’s Manual Usage Notice Introduction Basic Operations User Settings Troubleshooting Replacing the lamp Appendices Read this manual carefully before you use this machine and keep it handy for future reference. For safe and correct use, be sure to read the Precautions in this manual before using the machine.
Table of Contents Table of Contents ......1 User Settings .........35 Using the On Screen Display Usage Notice ........2 (OSD) ..........35 Precautions .........2 How to operate ........35 Safety Labels of This Machine ....8 PICTURE..........36 Regulation & Safety Notices ....9 SCREEN ..........
Usage Notice Precautions Follow all warnings, precautions and maintenance as recommended in this user’s guide to maximize the life of your unit. ■ This apparatus must be earthed. Warning- ■ Do not look into the projector’s lens when the Warning- lamp is on.
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Usage Notice ■ Plastic bags can be dangerous, please do not Warning- leave near babies and young children. To avoid the threat of suffocation, please keep away from their nose and mouth. ■ Installing the Projector on a Wall or Ceiling: Warning- a) Do not attempt to clean or replace parts for a machine that is installed in a high location on...
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■ Do not use attachments not recommended by Caution- RICOH. Use of an incompatible attachments could cause hazards or damage to the product. ■ Do not place this product on an unstable cart, Caution- stand, tripod, bracket, or table.
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Usage Notice ■ Unplug this product from the wall outlet and Caution- 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.
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Usage Notice ■ The heat from the unit could erase the Caution- information on the thermal paper, or cause deformation or warping. ■ Do not use the product in a closed installation Caution- location. Do not place the product in a box or in any other closed installation location.
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Usage Notice ■ After unpacking this product, read the manual carefully, and follow all the operating and other instructions. ■ Turn off the product before cleaning. ■ Use a soft cloth moistened with mild detergent to clean the display housing. ■...
Usage Notice Safety Labels of This Machine 1 To replace the lamp, unplug the power cord and then wait for 60 minutes. 2 Do not look into the lens while the lamp is on. The strong light from the lamp may cause damage to your eyesight. 3 Do not place anything in front of the lens while the projector is operating.
This appendix lists the general notices of your Projector. Notice: Users in the United States of America FCC notice MODEL NAME: RICOH PJ S2240 / RICOH PJ X2240 / RICOH PJ WX2240 TRADE NAME: PROJECTOR MODEL NAME: RICOH PJ S2240 / RICOH PJ X2240 /...
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Usage Notice RESPONSIBLE PARTY: Ricoh Americas Corporation 5 Dedrick Place, West Caldwell, NJ 07006 Phone: 973-882-2000 Notice: Shielded cables All connections to other computing devices must be made using shielded cables to maintain compliance with FCC regulations. Caution Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s authority,...
Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC Notice: Users in EU countries CE Marking Traceability Information (For EU Countries Only) Manufacturer: Ricoh Co., Ltd. 3-6 Nakamagome 1-chome, Ohta-ku, Tokyo. 143-8555, Japan Authorized representative: Ricoh Europe PLC 20 Triton Street, London. NW1 3BF, United Kingdom...
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Usage Notice User Information on Electrical and Electronic Equipment Users in the countries where this symbol shown in this section has been specified in national law on collection and treatment of E-waste. Our Products contain high quality components and are designed to facilitate recycling.
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Usage Notice All Other Users If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities, the shop where you bought this product, your local dealer or sales/service representatives. REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY Warning • Never throw battery into a fire. Using the battery improperly may cause them to explode or leak and may result in serious injury.
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Usage Notice Notice: Users in the EU Note for the Battery and/or Accumulator Symbol In accordance with the Battery Directive 2006/66/EC Article 20 Information for end-users Annex II, the above symbol is printed on batteries and accumulators. This symbol means that in the European Union, used batteries and accumulators should be disposed of separately from your household waste.
Usage Notice Other Information Copyrights to Images When projecting images using the projector, be careful not to infringe the copyright of protected materials. The following are examples that may infringe the copyright of protected materials. • Broadcasting images or movies for commercial purposes •...
(with Battery, applications for each please see page 23) country, some regions may have different accessories. (*1) is only for RICOH PJ X2240 / RICOH PJ WX2240. (*2) This supplied Power Cord Carrying Bag (*1) CD-ROM (*2) CD-ROM contains an user’s manual in PDF...
Introduction Control Panel Keystone adjust the image to compensate for distortion caused by tilting the projector. Auto Set Automatically synchronize the projector to the input source. AV Mute Momentarily turn off/on the audio and video. Four to select items or Directional make adjustments to your selection.
Increase/decrease speaker volume. Volume + / - keys are not available for Magnify +/- Enlarge part of the screen image. RICOH PJ S2240. Reduce the enlarged part of the image. (Digital Zoom) Show “Lamp Power Mode” menu. Freeze Pause the screen image. Press again to resume the screen image.
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Introduction Menu Press “Menu” to launch the on screen display (OSD), or go back to the previous menu. (See page 35) Enter Select or confirm settings. Keystone Adjust the image to compensate for distortion caused by tilting the projector. Aspect Use this function to choose your desired aspect ratio for the screen.
Introduction Remote Control Battery For the First Time Before using the remote control for the first time, remove the transparent insulation sheet. Transparent insulation sheet Replace the Battery Press the battery Remove the old battery and Slide the battery tray back compartment put the new battery (CR2025) into the battery compartment...
Introduction Remote Control Operating Range Point the remote control toward the projector (Remote Receiver) when pressing any button. 19.7' (6m) ±30° (horizontally), ±20° (vertically) Maximum operating range for the remote control is about 19.7’ (6m) and ±30° (horizontally), ±20° (vertically) in front of the projector.
Basic Operations Connecting the Projector Connect to Computer/Notebook RICOH PJ S2240 Make sure that the power plug is fully inserted into both the projector AC inlet and the wall outlet. The AC outlet must be near this equipment and must be easily accessible.
Basic Operations Connect to Computer/Notebook RICOH PJ X2240 / RICOH PJ WX2240 Monitor Make sure that the power plug is fully inserted into both the projector AC inlet and the wall outlet. The AC outlet must be near this equipment and must be easily accessible.
Basic Operations Connect to AV Equipment RICOH PJ S2240 Make sure that the power plug is fully DVD player, HDTV receiver inserted into both the projector AC inlet and HDMI the wall outlet. The AC outlet must Component be near this equipment and must be easily accessible.
Basic Operations Connect to AV Equipment RICOH PJ X2240 / RICOH PJ WX2240 Make sure that the DVD player, HDTV receiver power plug is fully inserted into both the HDMI projector AC inlet and the wall outlet. The AC outlet must...
Basic Operations Powering On/Off the Projector Powering On the Projector 1. Ensure that the power cord and signal cable are securely connected. The Power indicator will turn red. 2. Remove the lens cap (PJ X2240 / PJ WX2240). 3. Turn on the lamp by pressing “...
Basic Operations Powering Off the Projector 1. Press “ ” button and you will see a message as below on the on-screen display. Press the “ ” button again to turn off the projector lamp. 3. The cooling fan continues to operate for about 30 seconds for cooling cycle and the Power indicator will flash red.
Basic Operations Warning Indicator When the “Temp” indicator lights red, it indicates the projector has overheated. The projector will automatically shut itself down. When the “Lamp” indicator lights red, and you see the message below displays on-screen, the projector has detected that the lamp is approaching its end of life.
Basic Operations Adjusting the Projected Image Adjusting the Position of Projector Image The projector is equipped with adjustable feet to raise and lower the image to fill the screen. 1. Locate the adjustable foot you wish to modify on the underside of the projector.
You may turn the zoom lever to zoom in or out. To focus the image, rotate the focus ring until the image is clear. RICOH PJ S2240/PJ X2240: Focus at distances from 3.94 to 39.4 feet (1.2 to 12.0 meters).
User Settings Using the On Screen Display (OSD) The Projector has a multilingual On Screen Display that allows you to make image adjustments and change a variety of settings. How to operate To open the OSD, press “Menu” on the Control Panel or Remote Control.
User Settings PICTURE Picture Mode There are many factory presets optimized for various types of images. Use the key to select the item. Bright: Mode for emphasizing brightness. Standard: Mode for optimizing the balance between brightness and color reproduction. Game: For game content.
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User Settings Contrast The contrast controls the degree of difference between the lightest and darkest parts of the picture. Adjusting the contrast changes the amount of black and white in the image. Press the key to decrease the contrast. Press the key to increase the contrast.
User Settings SCREEN Aspect Ratio Use this function to choose your desired aspect ratio. Auto: Automatically selects the appropriate display format. When input is 4:3, the image is displayed as 4:3. When input is 16:9 above, the image is displayed as 16:9. 4:3: This format is for 4x3 input sources.
User Settings V. Position (Vertical Position) Shift the projected image position vertically. Press the key to move the image down. Press the key to move the image up. Digital Zoom Adjust the digital zoom ratio of the projected image. Press the key to reduce the size of an image.
Press “Enter” to finalize the selection. Monitor Out (Standby) Monitor Out Enable/Disable the Monitor output function. function is not available on RICOH PJ S2240. On: Enable the Monitor Out function at projector standby status. Off: Disable the Monitor Out function at projector standby ...
User Settings VOLUME (PJ X2240 / PJ WX2240) Mute Temporarily turn off the sound. “Mute” function affects both internal Choose “On” to mute the sound. and external speaker volume. Choose “Off” to turn mute off. Volume Adjust the volume level. Press the key to decrease the volume.
User Settings OPTIONS Auto Source When this function is turned “On”, the projector will search for other signals if the current input signal is lost. When this function is turned “Off”, it will only search a specified connection port. Input Use this option to enable/disable input sources.
User Settings Lamp Settings Use this option to view the lamp life status and configure the lamp settings. Press the ► key to enter the sub menu and configure the desired settings. When ambient temperature is over 40°C in operating, the Lamp Hours Used (Normal): Display the projection time.
User Settings Dust Filter Reminder Use this option to view the filter status and configure the filter settings. Press the ► key to enter the sub menu and configure the desired settings. This item is disabled for the projector sold in some regions. Filters Remind (Hour): Set the maximum filter time usage.
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User Settings Use this option to enable/disable the 3D function. Compatible 3D Off: Choose “Off” to display normal (2D) picture. source, 3D content and Optical 3D glasses On: Choose “On” to display 3D format. Type 2 is required for 3D viewing.
Troubleshooting If you experience trouble with the projector, refer to the following information. If the problem persists, please contact your local dealer or service center. Problem: No image appears on screen Ensure all the cables and power connections are correctly and ...
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Troubleshooting Problem: The screen of the Notebook computer is not displaying a presentation If you are using a Notebook PC: Some Notebook PCs may deactivate their own screens when a second display device is in use. Each has a different way to be reactivated.
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Troubleshooting Problem: Image is reversed Select “SCREEN > Projection Mode” from the OSD menu to ad- just the image. Problem: Lamp burns out or makes a popping sound When the lamp reaches its end of life, it will burn out and may ...
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Troubleshooting Problem: Indicator lighting message POWER TEMP LAMP indicator indicator indicator Message (Red/Blue) (Red) (Red) Standby (Input power cord) (Red) Normal (Power on) (Blue) Powering up (Warming up) Flashing Blue (0.5 sec) Power off (Cooling Down) Flashing Red (0.5 sec) Temperature Error (Over (Blue) temperature On Event)
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Troubleshooting Problem: Message Reminders Temperature Error - the projector is overheat inside. Check the environmental condition. Replacing the lamp - the lamp is about to reach its maximum lifetime. Prepare to replace it soon. Fan Error - the cooling system fan is not working. ...
Replacing the lamp The projector will detect the lamp life itself. It will show you a warning message When you see this message, change the lamp as soon as possible. Make sure the projector has been cooled down for at Warning: To avoid least 60 minutes before changing the lamp.
Appendices List of Compatible Signals A. VGA Analog (1) VGA Analog - PC Signal V.Frequency H.Frequency Modes Resolution (Hz) (kHz) 640 x 480 31.47 640 x 480 37.86 640 x 480 37.5 640 x 480 43.27 800 x 600 35.2 800 x 600 37.88 SVGA...
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Appendices A. VGA Analog (2) VGA Analog - Extended Wide V.Frequency H.Frequency Modes Resolution (Hz) (kHz) WSVGA 1024 x 600 37.3 1280 x 768 47.78 1280 x 768 60.29 1280 x 768 68.63 WXGA 1280 x 720 44.8 1280 x 800 49.6 1366 x 768 47.71...
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Appendices B. HDMI (1) HDMI - PC Signal V.Frequency H.Frequency Modes Resolution (Hz) (kHz) 1024 x 768 48.36 1024 x 768 56.48 1024 x 768 60.02 1024 x 768 68.67 1152 x 864 63.8 1152 x 864 67.5 1152 x 864 77.1 SXGA 1280 x 1024...
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Appendices B. HDMI (3) HDMI - Video Signal V.Frequency H.Frequency Modes Resolution (Hz) (kHz) 480i 720 x 480 59.94(29.97) 480p 720 x 480 59.94 31.47 576i 720 x 576 50(25) 576p 720 x 576 31.25 720p 1280 x 720 720p 1280 x 720 37.5 1080i...
Appendices Trademarks • DLP is trademarks or registered trademark of Texas Instruments. • IBM is a trademark or registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. • Macintosh, Mac OS X, iMac, and PowerBook are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. •...
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