Ricoh Projector PJ WX6181N User Manual

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Clearance for Installing the Projector
Allow ample clearance between the projector and its surroundings as shown below.
The high temperature exhaust coming out of the device may be sucked into the device again.
Avoid installing the projector in a place where air movement from the HVAC is directed at the projector.
Heated air from the HVAC can be taken in by the projector's intake vent. If this happens, the temperature inside the projector will 
rise too high causing the over-temperature protector to automatically turn off the projectors power.
Example 1 – If there are walls on both sides of the projector.
20 cm/7.9" or greater13 cm/5.1" or greater
Filter cover
(Intake vent)
Lamp cover
NOTE:
The drawing shows the proper clearance required for the front, back and top of the projector.
Example 2 – If there is a wall behind the projector.
10 cm/3.9" or greater
Exhaust vent
NOTE:
The drawing shows the proper clearance required for the back, sides and top of the projector.
Example 3 – In the case of portrait projection.
Filter cover
(Intake vent) 13 cm/5.1" or greater
NOTE:
• 
The drawing shows the proper clearance required for the front, back and top of the projector.
•  See page 163 for an installation example on portrait projection.
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Table of Contents
Important Information .................................................................................................................................i
1. Introduction ...........................................................................................................................................\
.............. 1
❶ What’s in the Box?  ............................................................................................................... 1
❷ Introduction to the Projector  ................................................................................................ 2
Congratulations on Your Purchase of the Projector  .......................................................2
Installation  ....................................................................................\
.................................. 2
Videos ................................................................................................\
............................ 2
Network ....................................................................................\
...................................... 3
Energy-saving  ................................................................................................\
................ 3
Maintenance .................................................................................................\
.................. 4
About this user’s manual  ............................................................................................... 5
About the Projector’s [NETWORK SETTINGS] .............................................................. 6
❸ Part Names of the Projector  ................................................................................................. 7
Front/Top ....................................................................................\
.................................... 7
Rear ....................................................................................\
............................................ 8
Controls/Indicator Panel ................................................................................................\
. 9
Terminals ....................................................................................\
.................................. 10
❹ Part Names of the Remote Control  .................................................................................... 11
Battery Installation  ....................................................................................\
.................... 12
Remote Control Precautions  ....................................................................................\
.... 12
Operating Range for Wireless Remote Control ........................................................... 13
2. Projecting an Image (Basic Operation) ............................................................14
❶ Flow of Projecting an Image  .............................................................................................. 14
❷ Connecting Your Computer/Connecting the Power Cord ..................................................15
❸ Turning on the Projector  ..................................................................................................... 16
Note on Startup screen (Menu Language Select screen)  ...........................................17
❹ Selecting a Source ............................................................................................................. 18
Selecting the computer or video source  ...................................................................... 18
❺ Adjusting the Picture Size and Position  ............................................................................. 20
Adjusting the vertical position of a projected image (Lens shift)  .................................21
Focus ................................................................................................\
........................... 22
Applicable lens: Replacement Lens Type8 .................................................................. 23
Applicable lens: Replacement Lens Type1 .................................................................. 24
Zoom ....................................................................................\
........................................ 25
Adjusting the Tilt Feet ................................................................................................\
... 25
❻ Optimizing Computer Signal Automatically  .......................................................................26
Adjusting the Image Using Auto Adjust  ....................................................................... 26
❼ Turning Up or Down Volume .............................................................................................. 26
❽ Turning off the Projector  ..................................................................................................... 27
❾ After Use  ........................................................................................................................\
.... 28
3. Convenient Features ........................................................................\
..................................................29
❶ Turning off the Image and Sound  ...................................................................................... 29
❷ Freezing a Picture .............................................................................................................. 30
❸ Enlarging a Picture  ............................................................................................................. 30 
						

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❹ Changing Eco Mode/Checking Energy-Saving Effect Using Eco Mode [ECO MODE] ...31
Checking Energy-Saving Effect  [CARBON METER] ................................................... 32
❺ Correcting Horizontal and Vertical Keystone Distortion [CORNERSTONE]  ......................33
6 Preventing the Unauthorized Use of the Projector [SECURITY] ........................................ 36
7 Projecting 3D videos  .......................................................................................................... 39
Procedure to watch 3D videos using this projector  .....................................................39
When videos cannot be viewed in 3D .......................................................................... 41
8 Controlling the Projector by Using an HTTP Browser  ........................................................42
9 Projecting Your Computer’s Screen Image from the Projector via a Network  [NETWORK PROJECTOR]   ....................................................................................\
...... 52
❿ Using the Projector to Operate Your Computer via a Network  [REMOTE DESKTOP]  .....56
Prepare a commercially available wireless keyboard .  ................................................56
Setting the password to the user account of Windows 7  ............................................57
Setting the Remote Access .......................................................................................... 57
Checking the IP address on Windows 7  ...................................................................... 57
Starting the Remote Desktop ....................................................................................... 58
4. Multi-Screen Projection ........................................................................\
.........................................61
❶ Things that can be done using multi-screen projection  ....................................................61
Case 1. Using a single projector to project two types of videos  [PIP/PICTURE BY 
PICTURE]  ......................................................................................................... 61
Case 2. Using four projectors (liquid crystal panel: XGA) to project v\
ideos with a 
resolution of 1920 × 1080 pixels  [TILING] .................................................................. 62
Things to note when installing projectors  .................................................................... 64
❷ Displaying Two Pictures at the Same Time ........................................................................ 65
Projecting two screens  ................................................................................................\
. 66
Switching the main display with the sub-display and vice versa  .................................67
Restrictions.................................................................................................\
.................. 68
❸ Displaying a Picture Using  [EDGE BLENDING] ................................................................ 69
Setting the overlap of projection screens  .................................................................... 70
Black Level Adjustment ................................................................................................\
 73
5. Using On-Screen Menu ........................................................................\
..........................................75
❶ Using the Menus ................................................................................................................ 75
❷ Menu Elements .................................................................................................................. 76
❸ List of Menu Items  .............................................................................................................. 77
❹ Menu Descriptions & Functions  [INPUT] .......................................................................... 83
❺ Menu Descriptions & Functions  [ADJUST] ....................................................................... 87
[PICTURE]  ....................................................................................\
................................ 87
[IMAGE OPTIONS]  ....................................................................................\
.................. 91
[VIDEO] ................................................................................................\
....................... 95
[3D SETTINGS]  ................................................................................................\
............ 97
❻ Menu Descriptions & Functions  [DISPLAY] ...................................................................... 98
[PIP/PICTURE BY PICTURE]  ....................................................................................\
.... 98
[GEOMETRIC CORRECTION]  ................................................................................... 100
[EDGE BLENDING]  ................................................................................................\
... 104
[MULTI SCREEN]  ....................................................................................\
................... 105
❼ Menu Descriptions & Functions  [SETUP] ........................................................................ 107
[MENU]  ................................................................................................\
...................... 107
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[INSTALLATION].................................................................................................\
....... 109
[CONTROL]  ....................................................................................\
............................ 112
[NETWORK SETTINGS]  ............................................................................................. 120
[SOURCE OPTIONS]  ................................................................................................\
. 125
[POWER OPTIONS]  ....................................................................................\
............... 127
Returning to Factory Default [RESET]  ........................................................................ 129
❽ Menu Descriptions & Functions  [INFO.] ......................................................................... 131
[USAGE TIME]  ................................................................................................\
........... 131
[SOURCE(1)]  ................................................................................................\
............. 132
[SOURCE(2)]  ................................................................................................\
............. 132
[SOURCE(3)]  ................................................................................................\
............. 132
[SOURCE(4)]  ................................................................................................\
............. 133
[WIRED LAN]  .................................................................................................\
............ 133
[VERSION(1)]  ....................................................................................\
........................ 133
[VERSION(2)]  ....................................................................................\
........................ 133
[OTHERS] ....................................................................................\
............................... 134
[CONDITIONS] ....................................................................................\
...................... 134
❾ Application Menu  ............................................................................................................. 136
ADVANCED NETWORK UTILITY ................................................................................ 136
NETWORK PROJECTOR ....................................................................................\
....... 137
REMOTE DESKTOP CONNECTION .......................................................................... 137
NETWORK SETTINGS(MM) ....................................................................................\
... 138
6. Connecting to Other Equipment ........................................................................\
..........153
❶ Mounting a lens (sold separately)  ................................................................................... 153
Mounting the lens .................................................................................................\
...... 153
Removing the lens ................................................................................................\
..... 154
❷ Making Connections  ........................................................................................................ 155
Analog RGB signal connection  .................................................................................. 155
Digital RGB signal connection  ................................................................................... 156
Connecting an External Monitor  ................................................................................. 159
Connecting Your Blu-ray Player or Other AV Equipment ........................................... 160
Connecting Component Input ................................................................................... 161
Connecting HDMI Input ............................................................................................. 162
Portrait projection (vertical orientation)  ...................................................................... 163
Connecting to a Wired LAN ....................................................................................... 166
Connecting to a Wireless LAN (sold separately)   ......................................................167
Mounting a wireless LAN unit  .................................................................................... 167
To remove the wireless LAN unit  ................................................................................ 168
Example of wireless LAN connection  ........................................................................ 170
7. Maintenance ...........................................................................................................................................\
........ 171
❶ Cleaning the Filters .......................................................................................................... 171
❷ Cleaning the Lens ............................................................................................................ 174
❸ Cleaning the Cabinet ....................................................................................................... 174
❹ Replacing the Lamp and the Filters  ................................................................................. 175
8. User Supportware ........................................................................\
....................................................... 180
❶ Operating Environment for Software Included on CD-ROM ........................................... 180
Names and Features of Bundled Software Programs  ...............................................180
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Download service ................................................................................................\
.......181
Operating Environment ....................................................................................\
.......... 181
❷ Installing Software Program  ............................................................................................. 183
Installation for Windows software  .............................................................................. 183
Using on Mac OS  ....................................................................................\
................... 185
3 Projecting Your Computer’s Screen Image or Video from the Projector over a LAN  (Projection Utility) ....................................................................................\
................... 186
Starting Projection Utility from a USB Memory or SD Card  .......................................191
4 Projecting an Image from an Angle (Geometric Correction Tool in Projection Utility)   ....193
What you can do with GCT  ....................................................................................\
.... 193
Projecting an Image from an Angle (GCT)  ................................................................193
5 Projecting Images from the Projector over a LAN (Advanced Network Util\
ity)  ...............195
What you can do with Advanced Network Utility  .......................................................195
Connecting the projector to a LAN  ............................................................................ 196
Basic Operation of Advanced Network Utility  ............................................................197
6 JPEG Conversion Tool ..................................................................................................... 206
❼ Managing the Projector Using Projector Management Utility  .........................................207
9. Using the Viewer ................................................................................................................................... 208
❶ What you can do with the Viewer ..................................................................................... 208
❷ Projecting images stored in a USB memory device  ........................................................211
Starting the Viewer ................................................................................................\
..... 211
Names and functions of Viewer screen  ..................................................................... 214
Viewer option settings  ....................................................................................\
............ 219
3 Projecting data from shared folder  .................................................................................. 222
Connecting the projector to the shared folder   ..........................................................222
Disconnecting the shared folder from the projector  ..................................................225
4 Projecting data from media server  .................................................................................. 226
Setting up “Media Sharing” in Windows Media Player 11  .........................................226
Setting up “Media Sharing” in Windows Media Player 12  .........................................228
Connecting the projector to the media server  ...........................................................229
Disconnecting the projector from the media server  ..................................................230
10. Appendix ...........................................................................................................................................\
................ 231
❶ Throw distance and screen size  ...................................................................................... 231
Lens types and throw distance  .................................................................................. 231
Tables of screen sizes and dimensions  ..................................................................... 234
Lens shifting range  ................................................................................................\
..... 235
❷ Compatible Input Signal List  ............................................................................................ 237
❸ Specifications  ................................................................................................................... 240
❹ Cabinet Dimensions ......................................................................................................... 242
❺ Pin assignments and signal names of main connectors  .................................................243
6 Troubleshooting  ............................................................................................................... 245
Indicator Messages  .................................................................................................\
... 245
Common Problems & Solutions  ................................................................................ 247
If there is no picture, or the picture is not displayed correctly. .................................. 249
7 PC Control Codes and Cable Connection  .......................................................................250
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1. Introduction
❶ What’s in the Box?
Make sure your box contains everything listed. If any pieces are missing, contact your dealer.
Please save the original box and packing materials if you ever need to s\
hip your projector.
Projector
Dust cap for lens
* The projector is shipped without a 
lens. For the types of lens and throw 
distances, see page 231. Remote control
AA alkaline batteries 
(x2)Input selection character 
sticker
Power cord
Lens theft prevention screw 
This screw makes it difficult to 
remove the lens mounted on the 
projector. (→ page 154)Straps (for preventing lamp cover from falling)
Attaching the straps to the lamp cover prevents them 
from falling when the projector is suspended from the 
ceiling.
For North America only
Limited warranty
•  Important Infomation • 
Quick Setup Guide  CD-ROM
User’s manual (PDF) and the utility 
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❷ Introduction to the Projector
This section introduces you to your new projector and describes the features and controls.
Congratulations on Your Purchase of the Projector
This projector is one of the very best projectors available today. The projector enables you to project precise images up to 500 
inches across (measured diagonally) from your PC or Mac computer (desktop or notebook), VCR, Blu-ray player,\
 or document camera.
You can use the projector on a tabletop or cart, you can use the projector to project images from behind the screen, and the 
projector can be permanently mounted on a ceiling*
1. The remote control can be used wirelessly.
*
1  Do not attempt to mount the projector on a ceiling yourself.
  The projector must be installed by qualified technicians in order to ensure proper operation and reduce the risk of bodily 
injury.
  In addition, the ceiling must be strong enough to support the projector and the installation must be in accordance with any 
local building codes. Please consult your dealer for more information.
 
Installation
•  Liquid crystal type high brightness/high resolution projector
Model Brightness  ResolutionAspect Ratio
PJ WU6181N 6200 lmWUXGA (1920 × 1200) 16:10
PJ WX6181N 6700 lmWXGA (1280 × 800) 16:10
PJ X6181N 7200 lmXGA (1024 × 768) 4:3
• Wide range of optional lenses selectable according to the place of insta\
llation
  This projector supports 6 types of optional lenses, providing a selection of lenses adapted to a variety of places of installation 
and projection methods.
  In addition, the lenses can be mounted and removed in one touch.
  Note that no lens is mounted upon shipment from the factory. Please purchase optional lenses separately.
•  Lens shift function for easily adjusting the position of the projected image
  The position of the projected image is moved by turning the two dials on the projector’s front, one for the vertical direction, 
one for the horizontal direction.
•  360° installation angle (tilt-free)
  The projector can be installed at any angle (360°).
  Note, however, that the “fan mode” setting must be changed according to the angle of installation.
  Also, the projector cannot be installed tilted to the left or right.
•  Portrait projection is possible
  This projector can perform portrait projection with the projection screen turned 90°.
  However, the lamp replacement time* is 2000 hours for portrait projection.
* Replacement time not guaranteed.
Videos
• Wide range of input/output connectors (HDMI, DisplayPort, BNC, etc.) and built-in monaural speaker
  The projector is equipped with a variety of input/output connectors: HDMI (input × 2, output × 1), DisplayPort, BNC (5-core), 
computer (analog), etc.
  The projector’s HDMI input/output connectors and DisplayPort input connector.
  The projector is also equipped with a built-in 10W monaural speaker.
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• Simultaneous display of 2 images (PIP/PICTURE BY PICTURE)
  Two images can be projected simultaneously with a single projector.
  There are two types of layouts for the two images: “picture-in-picture” in which a sub-picture is displayed on the main picture, 
and “picture-by-picture” in which the main and sub pictures are displayed next to each other.
•  Multi-screen projection using multiple projectors
  This projector is equipped with multiple HDMI input & output terminals that can connect multiple projectors in a daisy chain. 
A high quality picture is achieved by dividing and projecting high resolution videos among the various projectors.
  Furthermore, the boundaries of the screens are smoothed using an edge blending function.
* Both the composite video signal from each input connector as the computer, BNC, and BNC (CV), and the S-\
video signal 
from the BNC (Y/C) Input connector are not output from HDMI OUT Connector of this projector.
•  Seamless switch function for smoother screen changes when switching the signal
  When the input connector is switched, the image displayed before switching is held so that that the new image can be switched 
to without a break due to absence of a signal.
•  Supports HDMI 3D format
  This projector can be used to watch videos in 3D using commercially-available active shutter-type 3D eyewear and 3D emitters 
that support Xpand 3D.
Network
• Supported by wired LAN/wireless LAN  (wireless LAN unit sold separately)
  Ethernet Port *Video can be transmitted from a computer equipped with a RF-45 port that is connected to a wired LAN to 
the projector, and the projector can also be controlled from the computer.
  In addition, the all models can also be used over a wireless LAN by using a wireless LAN unit sold separately.
•  LAN-compatible Viewer 
  The projector’s built-in Viewer allows you to view images or movie files in\
 the shared folder of your PC connected to a wired 
or wireless LAN.
* The Viewer supports the Media Sharing function of Windows Media Player 11.
•  CRESTRON ROOMVIEW compatibility
  The projector supports CRESTRON ROOMVIEW, allowing multiple devices connected in the network to be managed and con-
trolled from a computer or controller.
•  Convenient utility software (User Supportware) provided as standard
  The 2 utility software stored in the attached  CD-ROM (Projection Utility (for Windows/Mac OS), Advanced Network Utility 
(for Windows), ) may be used. Projection Utility (for Windows) may be started up and used from a USB memory or SD card 
available commercially even without installing on a computer.
  Projection Utility (for Windows/Mac OS), Advanced Network Utility (for Windows) 
Energy-saving
• Energy-saving design with a standby power consumption of 0.11 watts (100-130 V)/0.16 watts (200-240 V)
  When the on-screen menu’s standby mode is set to “NORMAL”, the power consumption in the standby mode is 0.11 watts 
(100-130 V)/0.16 watts (200-240 V).
•  “Eco mode” for low power consumption and “Carbon Meter ” display
  The projector is equipped with an “eco mode” for reducing power consumption during use. Furthermore, the power-saving 
effect when the eco mode is set is converted into the amount of reductions of CO
2 emissions and this is indicated on the 
confirmation message displayed when the power is turned off and at “Information” on the on-screen menu (CARBON METER).
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Maintenance
• Maximum lamp replacement time of 4000 hours and no need to clean the filters
  When used in the eco mode, the lamp replacement time* is extended to a maximum of 4000 hours.
  * This time is not guaranteed.
  Furthermore, this projector uses large 2-layer filters. When these filters are replaced with new ones when changing the lamp, 
there is no need for regular filter cleaning.
*  Actual menus may be different from the menu images in this user’s manual.
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About this user ’s manual
The fastest way to get started is to take your time and do everything right the first time. Take a few minutes now to review the 
user’s manual. This may save you time later on. At the beginning of e\
ach section of the manual you’ll find an overview. If the 
section doesn’t apply, you can skip it.
Notation by Resolution
These indicate the descriptions of the model groups according to the resolution of the liquid crystal panels.
WUXGA Type
Applicable to models PJ WU6181N.
WXGA Type
Applicable to models PJ WX6181N.
XGA Type
Applicable to models PJ X6181N.
*The description applies to all models if the type name is not indicated.
1. Introduction