Ricoh Projector PJ WX4152NI User Manual

							• Projection on the ceiling is not supported.
Relationship Between the Projection Distance and the Screen Size The size of the projected image varies according to the distance from the projector to the screen.
Refer to the following table to position the projector in a suitable position. The projection screen sizes
presented in the table are for a full size image without keystone adjustment.
Projection screen size Projection distance (a) Projection height (b)
48 inches 12 cm (4.6 inches) 9 cm (3.6 inches)
60 inches 17 cm (6.5 inches) 12 cm (4.5 inches)
80 inches 25 cm (9.8 inches) 16 cm (6.1 inches) Positioning the Projector
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							Connecting Equipment to the Projector
• Do not place the power cord and connection cable in a way that might cause someone to trip
and fall. The machine might fall over and cause an injury. Various equipments can be connected to the projector.
Turn off the power to any equipment before connecting it to the projector. Be sure to read the manual for
the applicable equipment before connecting it to the projector.
Connecting a Computer • Some computers cannot be connected to the projector. Before connecting a computer to the
projector, check the output terminals and signal compatibility.
Connecting to the RGB out port Connect an RGB cable to the Computer In port of the projector and to the RGB out port of a computer.
To output audio from the speaker on the projector, connect an audio cable to the Audio In port of the
projector and to the audio out port of a computer.
• Use the RGB cable provided with the projector.
Connecting to the HDMI port Connect an HDMI cable to the HDMI ports of the projector and the computer.1. Preparations for Using the Projector
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							Connecting to the DVI out port
To input a DVI signal to the projector, connect a DVI-to-HDMI cable to the HDMI port of the projector
and to the DVI out port of a computer. To output audio from the speaker on the projector, connect an
audio cable to the Audio In port of the projector and to the audio out port of a computer.
• You can use a DVI-to-HDMI conversion adapter instead of a DVI-to-HDMI cable.
Connecting via a network using a wired LAN Connect an Ethernet cable to the LAN port of the projector and to a network device such as a hub. For
details about how to connect an Ethernet cable, see page 63 "Connecting an Ethernet Cable". To use
the projector via a network, you must specify settings such as the IP address. For details, see page 66
"Connecting the Projector to a Network".
• Use an Ethernet cable that is shielded.
Connecting via a network using a wireless LAN The projector is equipped with a wireless connectivity function. Before using a wireless LAN, see
page 64 "Precautions for Using a Wireless LAN". To use the projector via a network, you must specify
settings such as the IP address. For details, see page 66 "Connecting the Projector to a Network". Connecting Equipment to the Projector
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							Connecting AV Equipment
Use a cable that supports the signal being input when connecting AV equipment.
Connecting to the HDMI port Connect an HDMI cable to the HDMI ports of the projector and the AV equipment.
• Some devices may not operate properly when connected using HDMI.
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Use only an HDMI cable that has the HDMI logo. To input 1080p image signals, use a high-speed
HDMI cable. A conventional HDMI cable may not work properly.
Connecting to the video out port Connect a video cable to the Video In port of the projector and to the video out port of AV equipment.
To output audio from the speaker on the projector, connect an audio cable to the Audio In port of the
projector and to the audio out port of AV equipment.
Connecting to the Y/Pb/Pr out port
Connect a D-sub to component video cable to the Computer In port of the projector and to the Y/Pb/Pr
out port of the AV equipment. To output audio from the speaker on the projector, connect an audio
cable to the Audio In port of the projector and to the audio out port of AV equipment.1. Preparations for Using the Projector
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							Connecting an External Speaker
You can output the audio signal to an external speaker. To connect an external speaker, connect an
audio cable to the Audio Out port of the projector and the audio in port of an external speaker.
• There is no sound output from the projector's speaker when an external speaker is connected.
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You can adjust the sound output from the external speaker by using the [Volume] button. Connecting Equipment to the Projector
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							2. Projecting an Image
This chapter explains the procedure for projecting an image.
Basic Operations for Using the Projector
• If [Key Lock] in [Default Settings 2] is specified as [On], you cannot operate the projector from its
control panel. Use the remote control.
• If you press a button that is disabled, the projector beeps and the "Invalid operation." or "This function cannot be used on this product." message appears on the screen.
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If [Beep] in [Default Settings 1] is specified as [Off], the projector does not beep.
Turning On the Projector 1.
Insert the connector of the power cord set into the AC In socket on the projector. 2.
Insert the power plug into a power outlet.
When [Direct Power On] in [Default Settings 2] is specified as [On], the projector turns on in this
step.
3. Press the [Power] button. The projector beeps and the indicator flashes blue.
The start-up screen is displayed.
To project an image from the connected equipment, see page 36 "Projecting an Image".
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							When the projector is turned on for the first time after it is purchased, the start menu appears.
Specify the display language, lamp power level, and network settings. For details, see page 36
"When the start menu is displayed".
• The password input screen is displayed if a password for the projector is specified in [Startup
Password] under [Default Settings 2]. Enter a password.
• The start-up screen closes shortly after appearing. You can specify that the start-up screen not
appear in [Start-up Screen] under [Default Settings 1].
When the start menu is displayed When the projector is turned on for the first time after it is purchased, specify the display language, lamp
power level, and network settings.
1. Select the display language, and then press the [Enter] button.
2. Select the lamp power level, and then press the [Enter] button.
3. Specify the network settings on Network Setting Wizard.
To skip the network settings, select [Cancel]. For details about how to use Network Setting Wizard,
see page 66 "Connecting the Projector to a Network". • The display language can also be changed in the menu screen. For details, see page 120 "Default
Settings 2 Menu".
• The lamp power level can also be changed using the remote control. For details, see page 45
"Switching the Lamp Mode".
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You can also open Network Setting Wizard in the menu screen. For details, see page 67
"Opening Network Setting Wizard".
• The start menu is only displayed the first time the projector is used. However, the start menu is displayed after [Reset All] in [Default Settings 2] is executed.
Projecting an Image 1.
Turn on the equipment that is connected to the projector.
To project the image of an AV equipment, press the play button on the AV equipment.
To project a laptop computer's screen, switch the computer's image output. For details, see
page 37 "When projecting the screen of a laptop computer".
The input signal is detected automatically and the image is projected.
2. If an image is not projected automatically, press the [Input] button.
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Select an input signal, and then press the [Enter] button. • If [Auto Input Search] in [Default Settings 1] is specified as [On], pressing the [Input] button
changes the input to one that is different from the image signal being input.
• The standby screen for the network input is displayed if the signal is lost or there is no signal being input from the connected equipment. Check that the equipment is turned on and that it is properly
connected to the projector.
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If the projector does not support the input signal, a "Unsupported signal" message is displayed.
• The brightness of the image may vary temporarily because the lamp may automatically adjust to maintain its condition.
When projecting the screen of a laptop computer When connecting a laptop computer to the projector, switch the computer's image output.
In Windows operating systems, the image output can be switched with a function key. While pressing
and holding the [Fn] key, press the 
 key, the   key, or the LCD/VGA function key.
Examples of various computers Computer brand
Key combination
MSI [Fn] + [F2]
Everex, MITSUBISHI, NEC, Panasonic, SOTEC [Fn] + [F3]
Gateway, HP [Fn] + [F4]
acer, SHARP, SOTEC, TOSHIBA [Fn] + [F5]
HITACHI, IBM, lenovo, SONY [Fn] + [F7]
ASUS, DELL, EPSON, HITACHI [Fn] + [F8]
FUJITSU [Fn] + [F10] Basic Operations for Using the Projector
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							• Depending on the computer, the image may not be projected properly if it is displayed on the
computer's LCD display while being projected onto the screen by the projector. If this happens, turn
off the computer's LCD display. For details about switching the display, see the manual provided
with the computer.
Turning Off the Projector • Unplug the power cord if the projector will not be used for an extended period of time.
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After disconnecting the power cord, wait at least 1 second before connecting the power cord
again. Not doing so may result in a malfunction.
1. Press the [Power] button. The confirm screen appears.
2. Press the [Power] button.
The projector beeps and enters the standby mode.
3. Disconnect the power cord. • After turning the lamp off, wait about five minutes for the lamp to cool before turning the lamp on
again. The lamp may not light if it is very hot.
• The projector turns off as soon as the power cord is disconnected (direct power off).
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You can specify the settings for saving energy in standby mode in [Energy Saving Settings]. For
details, see page 116 "Energy Saving Settings Menu".
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