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1. Code Function X084X mage orientation floor rear X085X mage orientation ceiling rear X091X Lamp Power 170W X092X Lamp Power 200W X100X Black Threshold O IRE X101X Black Threshold 7 5 IRE X112X Color Temperature 5400K X113X Color Temperature 6500K X114X Color Temperature 9300K X115X Color Temperature Custom 1 X116X Color Temperature Custom 2 X121X OSD Language English X122X OSD Language French X123X OSD Language Spanish X124X OSD Language German X125X OSD Language Italian X131X Switch to Composite input X132X Switch to S Video input X133X Switch to Component 1 input X134X Switch to Component 2 input X135X Switch to HDMI 1 input X136X Switch to HDMI 2 input X137X Switch to RGBHV input X151X Reset Lamp Timer X156X Background Color Blue X157X Background Color 2 Gray X158X Background Color Black X180X Blue Image ON X181X Blue Image OFF Runco RS 900 Owner s Operating Manual 71 Serial Communications Serial Communications Notes 72 Runco RS 900 Owner s Operating Manual 7 Specifications Table 7 1 lists the RS 900 specifications 7 1 RS 900 Specifications Table 7 1 RS 900 Specifications Projector Type Native Resolution Aspect Ratios Video Standards Video Compatibility Scan Frequency Picture Size 16 9 Screen Throw Distance Factor x Screen Width Vertical Offs
2. Format Resolution Refresh Rate Hz Ead dh Eel Wd 1400x1050 1400x1050 60 00 64 744 101 000 60 00 65 317 121 750 75 00 82 278 156 000 1440x900 1440x900 60 00 55 469 88 750 60 00 59 935 106 500 75 00 70 635 136 750 85 00 80 430 157 000 1600x1200 1600x1200 60 00 75 000 162 000 1680x1050 1680x1050 60 00 64 674 119 000 60 00 65 290 146 250 1920x1200 1920x1200 60 00 74 038 154 000 EDTV HDTV Signals HDMI 1 HDMI 2 Component 1 YPbPr Component 2 YPbPr or RGB 480 60i 720x487 59 94 15 734 13 500 480 60p 720x483 59 94 31 469 27 000 576 50i 720x576 50 00 15 625 14 750 576 50p 720x576 50 00 31 250 29 000 540 60p 1920x540 59 94 33 746 74 250 540 60p 1920x540 60 00 33 250 74 250 720 24p 1280x720 24 00 18 000 29 700 720 30p 1280x720 30 00 22 500 37 130 720 50p 1280x720 50 00 37 500 75 250 720 60p 1280x720 60 00 45 000 74 250 1080 50i 1920x1080 50 00 28 125 31 250 74 250 72 000 1080 60i 1920x1080 59 94 60 00 33 716 33 750 74 175 74 250 1080 24p 1920x1080 23 98 24 00 26 978 27 000 74 175 74 250 1080 48p 1920x1080 48 000 27 000 148 500 1080 25p 1920x1080 25 000 28 125 74 250 1080 30p 1920x1080 29 97 30 00 33 716 33 750 74 175 74 250 1080 50p 1920x1080 50 00 56 250 148 500 1080 60p 1920x1080 59 94 60 00 67 433 67 500 148 350 1 48 500 80 Runco RS 900 Owner s Operating Manual Table 7 2 Supported Signal Timings continued
3. Throw Range in Throw Ratio Throw Range in Throw inches with with inches with Proiector Model Ratio with 72 6x40 8 inch Primary 96x40 8 inch 2 35 1 J Primary 1 78 1 Screen Lens and Screen Lens Only Anamorphic Minimum Maximum Lens Minimum Maximum RS 900 1 87 2 20 135 76 159 72 n a RS 900 CineWide Whitney Lens n a 1 87 2 20 179 52 211 20 s debe i is n a 1 52 1 69 145 92 162 24 Rainier Il Lens RS 900 CineWide with AutoScope 1 87 2 20 135 76 159 72 1 52 1 69 145 92 162 24 Rainier Il Lens RS 900 CineWide with AutoScope 1 87 2 20 135 76 159 72 1 40 1 65 134 40 158 40 McKinley Lens 18 Runco RS 900 Owner s Operating Manual Installation Vertical and Horizontal Position Proper placement of the projector relative to the screen will yield a rectangular perfectly centered image that completely fills the screen Ideally the projector should be positioned perpendicular to the screen and in such a way that the lens center and screen center are aligned with each other as shown in Figure 3 2 Ceiling Installation Ceiling Height Projection Distance Lens Center X Screen Lens Center Floor Installation Height Screen Lens Center Lens Center X Projection Distance Figure 3 2 Projector Placement Runco RS 900 Owner s Operating Manual 19
4. Format Resolution Refresh Rate Hz E TE nel Tp SDTV Signals Video S Video NTSC 3 58 59 94 60 00 15 734 15 750 3 580 NTSC 4 43 59 94 60 00 15 734 15 750 4 430 PAL B G 50 00 15 625 4 430 PAL M 59 94 60 00 15 734 15 750 3 580 PAL N 50 00 15 625 3 580 PAL 60 59 94 60 00 15 734 15 750 4 430 SECAM 50 00 15 625 4 250 4 410 Runco RS 900 Owner s Operating Manual 81 Specifications Notes 82 Runco RS 900 Owner s Operating Manual SERIAL NUMBER 020 0706 00 Rev B November 2007 Runco International e 2900 Faber Street e Union City CA 94587 e Ph 510 324 7777 800 28RUNCO Fax 510 324 9300 www runco com
5. Figure 2 3 shows the RS 900 rear panel 0 Figure 2 3 RS 900 Rear Panel 1 HDMI 1 Digital HDCP compliant digital video input for connecting a DVD player or HD tuner with a DVI or HDMI output HDMI 2 Digital COMP 1 RCA connectors Standard or high definition 480i 480p 576i 576p 720p 1080i 1080p Component YPrPb input for connecting a DVD HD DVD BD player HD set top box or other SD HD source For best results do not run your DVD player in progressive mode COMPOSITE VIDEO INPUT Standard composite video input for connecting a VCR laser disc player or other composite video source S VIDEO A standard S Video input for connecting a DVD player satellite receiver or Super VHS S VHS VCR POWER INPUT 100 to 240 VAC Connect the RS 900 to power here 8 Runco RS 900 Owner s Operating Manual Controls and Functions 7 MAIN POWER SWITCH Disconnects or applies power to the RS 900 8 RS 232 CONTROL PORT A female RJ 11 connector for interfacing with a PC or home theater automation control system 9 12 VOLT 250 mA TRIGGER OUTPUT 3 5 mm mini phono jack Connection for a 12 volt trigger controlled device This can be a retractable screen Screen mask or the Runco CineWide with AutoScope system 10 COMP 2 RGB Five BNCs for connecting either RGB or component YPbPr SD or HD video signals The RS 900 aut
6. Use the number buttons on the remote to enter the Setup menu passcode when prompted and press ENTER again Then press MENU on the remote control Select 12 volt Trigger from the Setup menu Set the 12 volt Trigger to Cinema This enables the lens motor to move the anamorphic lens into position in front of the primary lens when the Cinema or Virtual Cinema aspect ratio is selected Select the Cinema or Virtual Cinema aspect ratio to move the anamorphic lens into position if it isn t already To do this press CINEMA or VCINE on the RS 900 remote control Figure 2 4 38 Runco RS 900 Owner s Operating Manual Installation Adjusting the Horizontal X Lens Position 1 Project a white field on the screen 2 Loosen the Yaw X Adjustment Levers underneath the lens 3 Slowly move the anamorphic lens into place from right to left or vice versa so that there are no shadows on either side of the screen Too Far Left E _ ini Too Far Right 4 When the horizontal position is properly set tighten the Yaw X Adjustment Levers to Secure the lens in place Adjusting the Height Y With the white field still on screen loosen the Height Y Adjustment T Screws on either side of the lens Then slowly move the anamorphic lens into place so that there are no shadows on the top or bottom of the Screen a ooo eti A Too High When the height is properly set tighten the Height Adjustment T Screws to s
7. Installation Vertical Lens Shift f itis not possible to align the projector and screen as shown in Figure 3 2 you can use the lens shift LENS controls on the projector remote to center the image on the screen Vertical lens shift is generally expressed as a percentage of the screen height as shown in Figure 3 3 Lens Shift 0 5 x HI M Base plate R S to lens center M 100 Height approx 5 6 depending in a Lens Shift on the amount of lens shift S 1 0 x H s M E M M N Note This is a general example of lens shift Lenses vary in their shift capabilities No particular lens or projector is used in this example Figure 3 3 Vertical Lens Shift Example Only The RS 900 provides up to 40 of vertical lens shift above and up to 60 of vertical lens shift below the screen center For example with a 100 x 56 inch 16 9 screen you can shift the image up to 22 40 inches 0 57 meters above or 33 60 inches 0 85 meters below the screen center 1 With no vertical lens shift the lens center and screen center are A Note aligned with each other 2 Vertical lens shift figures are for ceiling mount configurations For floor installations where the projector is upright reverse the up down vertical lens shift percentages 20 Runco RS 900 Owner s Operating Manual Installation In rear screen applications where space behind the projector is limited a mirror may
8. V Correction To achieve the proper image geometry with the secondary anamorphic lens select V Correction from the Set Up menu Then use the lt or gt button to change the native aspect ratio of the display in small increments Amplitude The Amplitude menu allows you to fine tune the aspect ratio by stretching it horizontally or vertically in small increments This can be useful if your projector is equipped with an anamorphic lens or if artifacts are visible at the image edges The Horizontal control adjusts the image width while keeping the height constant Similarly the Vertical control adjusts the image height while keeping the width constant Auto Off When using the RS 900 with a computer use the Auto Off feature to have the RS 900 go into standby mode when no source signal is present on the current input A warning message appears on screen for approximately eight seconds before this occurs Select an Auto Off interval of from five to 30 minutes in five minute increments To return to normal operating mode from the Auto Off standby mode select the input with the remote control or operate your computer When Auto Off is disabled the RS 900 remains in normal operating mode regardless of the presence or absence of an input sync signal 1 If the computer is turned off or not properly connected to the A Note RS 900 the system is set to the off state 2 For instructions on using the computer s power managemen
9. 1 Use the Pitch Adjustment Screws and Washers item 6 to attach the Vertical Mounting Brackets item 5 to the Anamorphic Lens item 1 2 Place the lens with the brackets installed on top of or under if the projector is inverted the Base Plate item 2 so that the two threaded posts at the bottom of the brackets pass through the corresponding slots on the base plate 3 Secure the lens assembly to the base plate with the Yaw Z Adjustment Knobs and Washers item 4 42 Runco RS 900 Owner s Operating Manual Installation To avoid clipping the corners of the image position the anamorphic lens as close as possible to the primary lens Ceiling Mount Va Bracket e eE q e Adjusting the Lens Height Y 1 Project a white field on the screen 2 Ensure that the four Height Y Adjustment Screws are loose enough to allow vertical movement of the lens assembly 3 Slowly move the anamorphic lens into place so that there are no shadows on the top or bottom of the screen Too Low Correct position Too High 4 When the height is properly set tighten the Height Adjustment Screws to secure the lens in place
10. 5 Picture Adjustment Buttons BRT Brightness Press to adjust black level CONT Contrast Press to adjust white level COL Color Press to adjust color intensity TINT Press to adjust color hues Runco RS 900 Owner s Operating Manual 11 Controls and Functions 6 Memory Preset Buttons f ISF NIGHT Press to recall settings for the current input from the ISF Night memory preset ISF DAY Press to recall settings for the current input from the ISF Day memory preset CUST1 CUST2 Press to recall settings for the current input from the Custom 1 or Custom 2 memory preset Aspect Ratio Selection Buttons Use these buttons to select an aspect ratio directly as follows 16 9 For viewing 16 9 DVDs or HDTV programs in their native aspect ratio 4 3 Scales the input signal to fit 4 3 display mode in the center of the screen LBOX Letterbox For viewing LaserDisc movies or non anamorphic DVDs on a 16 9 screen VWIDE VirtualWide Enlarges a 4 3 image horizontally in a NON linear fashion to fit 16 9 full screen display CINEMA For viewing 2 35 1 source material VCINE Virtual Cinema CineWide equipped projectors only Selects the Virtual Cinema aspect ratio used for viewing 16 9 source material on a 2 35 1 screen 0 9 Use these keys to enter menu passcodes 12 Runco RS 900 Owner s Operating Manual Controls and Functions 9 Picture In Picture PIP Controls ACT Press to switch to th
11. Blue and D White Desired White Highlight Save and press ENTER undo the effects of a previous calibration highlight Settings and press lt or gt to ect Default Reset to Defaults To restore the ISF default image settings for the current input source ONLY select Reset to Defaults and press the K button to highlight Yes Then press ENTER 64 Runco RS 900 Owner s Operating Manual 5 Maintenance and Troubleshooting The lamp should be replaced when it reaches the end of its life typically 2000 hours or 5 1 sooner if a noticeable degradation in brightness occurs Contact your Runco dealer to Lamp Replacement obtain a replacement lamp 1 Turn off the projector and unplug the power cord Allow the projector to cool down for approximately 45 minutes prior to removing the lamp assembly for replacement 2 Loosen the two captive screws from the lamp cover 3 Remove the lamp cover 4 Remove the two lamp assembly mounting screws 5 Grasp the lamp assembly handle and pull gently removing the lamp module from the projector housing 6 Install the new lamp module and replace the two Screws 7 Replace the lamp cover at the right side first and Secure it with the two screws 8 Turm on the power and select Lamp Hours from the Setup menu to reset the lamp timer refer to Lamp Hours on page 59 Runco RS 900 Owner s Operating Manual 65 Maintena
12. Installing and adjust the anamorphic lens Adjusting the CineWide Anamorphic It is extremely important that the primary lens is properly Lens A Note adjusted before you install the anamorphic lens Ensure that the image from the primary lens is perfectly centered on the screen Runco offers two types of anamorphic lenses for its CineWide projectors prismatic and cylindrical The prismatic lens compresses the height of the image as opposed to stretching the width to achieve a 2 35 1 aspect ratio with a 1 78 1 display device e The cylindrical anamorphic lens has a larger aperture than the prismatic lens It stretches the width of the image to achieve a 2 35 1 aspect ratio with a 1 78 1 display device Two cylindrical anamorphic lens options are available Rainier Il and McKinley Although they differ in size and throw distance range refer to Table 3 3 the installation procedure for both lenses is similar The RS 900 CineWide is available with either a prismatic or a cylindrical anamorphic lens the RS 900 CineWide with AutoScope always uses a oylindrical lens If you are installing an RS 900 CineWide with a prismatic lens refer to Anamorphic Lens Installation and Adjustment RS 900 CineWide Whitney Lens on page 42 If you are installing an RS 900 CineWide with a cylindrical lens or an RS 900 CineWide with AutoScope continue with the next section 36 Runco RS 900 Owner s Operating Manual The RS 900 Anamorphic lens mount
13. anamorphic lens the upper and lower portions of the screen are masked but the geometry of the active image area is unchanged With a 2 35 1 screen anda CineWide equipped projector the video processor scales the 2 35 1 image so that the active image area fills the 16 9 chip surface eliminating the black bars The secondary anamorphic lens then restores the proper geometry to the 2 35 1 image 54 Runco RS 900 Owner s Operating Manual Operation Table 4 1 Aspect Ratio Settings continued Remote Aspect Ratio Control Description Key Virtual Cinema VCINE A 16 9 image is scaled NON linearly more on the Sides than in the center to 2 35 1 Screen fit a 2 35 1 screen 16 9 Image on Virtual Cinema is available only on RS 900 projectors equipped with the CineWide option 16 9 Image on 2 35 1 Screen with Virtual Cinema To access the Installation adjustments press MENU then press the A or W button to Installation highlight Installation and press ENTER The Installation sub menu appears Press EXIT to return to the previous menu or press MENU to close all menus Installation When you change a setting in the Installation menu the change takes Orientation Floor Front A Note effect immediately you do not need to press ENTER afterwards GeoCorrection gt Press EXIT to return to the previous menu or MENU to exit Overscan x 0 Blue Image Off Language Press the lt
14. or gt button to select from the available languages English Sleep Timer Off French Spanish German and Italian Orientation Press the lt or button to change the orientation of the projected image The RS 900 can be installed on a ceiling or in a rear screen configuration with one or more mirrors There are four settings Floor Front Ceiling Front Floor Rear and Ceiling Rear Runco RS 900 Owner s Operating Manual 55 Operation GeoCorrection Projector placement and other factors can cause geometric distortion in the projected image To correct this select GeoCorrection from the Installation menu This sub menu provides the following options s V Keystone H Keystone To correct distortion resulting from the angle of projection H Keystone E 0 select V Keystone or H Keystone from the GeoCorrection menu and use the lt or gt Pincushion R 0 button to make the image rectangular See Figure 4 6 Runco recommends that the keystone feature not be used unless absolutely necessary as it may cause artifacts in the image Horizontal Keystone Correction Projector Projected Image Negative values Positive values compress left side compress right side Vertical Keystone Correction ee E D E ES J m us Sa N KS Sa uh 6 Mel tet aN P M onn w Negative values Positive values compress bottom compress top Figure 4 6 Keyst
15. press PIP or PIP When PIP is active press ACT Active to display the Main and Secondary source menu To select a main window input source press A or W to highlight it and press ENTER Then do the same for the secondary window input source using the gt A Y and ENTER buttons When finished press EXIT Press the MENU button on the remote control to display the Main Menu To select a menu item use the A and W buttons on the remote control to highlight it Press ENTER or gt to confirm your selection Use the arrow buttons to select menu items or change settings Press EXIT to return to the previous menu Press MENU to turn off the OSD menu When the Main Menu is displayed pressing EXIT also turns off the menu The RS 900 OSD menus are arranged hierarchically as shown in Figure 4 1 Depending on the selected input source and signal characteristics some menu options may not be available 46 Runco RS 900 Owner s Operating Manual Operation Picture Memory Lamp Hours Serial Figure 4 1 RS 900 OSD Menu Structure Runco RS 900 Owner s Operating Manual 47 Lamp Power 170W or 200W Lamp Hours View Reset Fan Mode Normal Hi Altit
16. projector can rest A variety of materials can be used for this purpose for example rubber crutch tips or turntable feet If the screen is significantly higher or lower than the projector you can also tilt the projector at a slight angle In a ceiling installation you do this by adjusting the ceiling mount For a floor installation turn the four adjustable feet on the bottom of the projector to adjust the projector height and or projection angle If you do this you may need to make keystone adjustments or vertically shift the image using the on screen display OSD controls to compensate For detailed instructions refer to Using the On Screen Menus on page 46 28 Runco RS 900 Owner s Operating Manual Proceed as follows to connect the RS 900 to your video sources external controller s if present and AC power When connecting your equipment Turn off all equipment before making any connections Use the correct signal cables for each source e Ensure that the cables are securely connected Tighten the thumbscrews on connectors that have them firmly on the cable access cover to open it Connect your video sources to the RS 900 as shown and described in the sections that follow HDMI DVI Connections See Figure 3 10 With an HDMI source use the included HDMI to HDMI cable with a DVI source use the included DVI to HDMI cable Use the H
17. CineWide with AutoScope Motor Assembly Exploded View 22 3 6 RS 900 with Ceiling Mount Adapters Projector Sanda sees eee 23 3 7 AutoScope Lens Motor Installation sese eee ee eee eee eee 24 3 8 RS 900 CineWide with Whitney Prismatic Lens Base Plate and Ceiling Mounting Plate gt BORON R LEE 25 3 9 RS 900 CineWide with Rainier II McKinley Cylindrical Lens Base Plate and Ceiling Mounting Plate Exploded VEW iecur t e rete t eet e ads tp re Er AD ene 26 3 10 HDMI DVI Source Connections sese eee ee ee e e e eee eee 29 3 1 1 RGB CONNECTIONS ss acer P T rere p Te He Cre M RED P RR ED RR 30 3 12 Progressive Component Video Connections sssess eee 30 3 13 Composite S Video and Component Video Connections ssssessese 31 3 14 RS 232 Control System Connection eene eene 32 3 15 Connecting the 12 Volt Trigger Output to the AutoScope Lens Motor 33 3 16 Connecting the 12 Volt Trigger Output to Other Equipment sssesssss 33 3 17 RS 900 Anamorphic Lens Mounting Assembly Exploded View seese 37 3 18 Attaching the Anamorphic Lens to the Lens Ring see eee ee 38 3 19 Standard RS 900 Anamorphic Lens Mounting Assembly Exploded View 42 4 1 RS 900 OSD Menu Structure sss eee eee eee eee 47 4 2 Typical PLUGE Pattern for Adjusting Brightness sss 49 4 3 Typical Gray Bar Pattern for Adjusting Contrast sss eee ee
18. DNR Use the lt or K button to adjust the Digital Noise Reduction DNR DNR is useful for clearing up noisy images from interlaced SD sources Adjust as desired keeping in mind that reducing noise which reduces high frequencies may also soften the image Detail Enhance Use the Detail Enhance control to improve the apparent horizontal and or vertical resolution of the image Luma Enhance Use the L uma Enhance control to improve the apparent brightness of the image Chroma Enhance This control adds chroma color information to the input signal and can make colors appear more vibrant and saturated Black Threshold This control compensates for incoming elevated black levels present in certain video signals and ensures that blacks in the display are neither crushed where dark grays appear black nor excessively elevated where blacks appear dark gray By default the projector automatically determines the best setting according to the type of incoming video signal s 0 IRE Used for DVD output with enhanced black SECAM most PAL standards and Japanese NTSC e 7 5 IRE Used for most NTSC video signals For some types of video you may want to override the setting Generally if black appears crushed when brightness 30 choose O IRE If black appears excessively elevated use 7 5 IRE Gamma Selection The normal gamma setting of 2 2 is correct for almost all signals and conditions If excess
19. Lower the sharpness setting to eliminate them Figure 4 5 Typical Test Pattern for Adjusting Sharpness Color Temperature The RS 900 has five memory settings for Color Temperature e 5400 kelvins e 6500 kelvins e 9300 kelvins e Custom 1 e Custom 2 Custom 1 and Custom 2 are installer adjustable and can be used to create custom Settings There are six 6 adjustable white balance parameters available for the Custom 1 and Custom 2 settings two each for red green and blue These are described later in this section refer to White Balance on page 61 of You must enter a passcode in order to enter the ISF menu AN ote 52 Runco RS 900 Owner s Operating Manual Reset to Defaults To reset all picture quality settings for the current input to their factory default values select Reset to Defaults from the Picture Adjust menu To change the aspect ratio size and shape of the projected image select Aspect Ratio from the Main Menu and press ENTER Select the appropriate aspect ratio for your Screen size and the type of program material being viewed then press ENTER refer to Table 4 1 Table 4 1 Aspect Ratio Settings Aspect Ratio 16 9 Remote Control Key 16 9 Description 16 9 Image on 16 9 Screen Display 4 3 Image stretched to fill 16 9 Screen Display Select 16 9 to view 16 9 DVDs and HDTV programs in their native aspect ratio 4 3 images are stretched horizontally to fit a 16 9 Scree
20. Mea eoi te Ucet v EE ao DET 35 Focus and ZOOIm tre t e t EU c lg a e p oe c Eb e EU tee 35 Vertical Lens Shifts eicit mates o efe tad t abt t Ee edt d e URN 35 Installing and Adjusting the CineWide Anamorphic Lens sese eee eee ee 36 Anamorphic Lens Installation and Adjustment RS 900 CineWide with AutoScope or RS 900 CineWide McKinley or Rainier Il Lens 37 Anamorphic Lens Installation and Adjustment RS 900 CineWide Whitney Lens 42 Operation M m 45 Selecting Video a 3 ag peter tratte REEF etae Peg Pr OPER REGE RRRE Yr Pee Pe 45 Sel amp ctirig amASpect Ratio 5 23 ta ierit ea dde ette Doe teri ete daten agl 45 Adjusting the PICtUre cicer etes n e ead debel ei eter PU ceo gebe E idee dide 45 Selecting An Input SOULE n d te c D n b d e ED eee E b Ee E EU tate 45 Using Picture In Picture PIP sese 46 Using thexOnsSereen Menus ute E Po e eb A EP EU E ERE ERR D 46 Mairi Mns uc citet imer ete e ge cde dele dti db etur levine eed br ede eu eb 48 SOURCE Select eie tet eie Deed e er e e P e a d dte He Pe d EORR 48 PICTURE Adjlst ssi tosta ee puta te p eR LER d lees 48 fer epcnjom C EM TE 53 laicum 55 Monneto cute ete oe ee een He Hoe eed thd ee s 59 e Uopa PC err 59 ISE rasis ode itte Uu Pte ha read ea dest 61 X Runco RS 900 Owner s Operating Manual Table of Contents 5 Maintenance and Troubleshooting esee eeeeeeeeneen nennen nnn 65 Lamp Replacement oo e teri ale elec dee
21. TIPS highlight time saving short cuts and helpful guidelines for using certain features NOTES emphasize text with unusual importance or special A Note significance They also provide supplemental information CAUTIONS alert users that a given action or omitted action can A Caution degrade performance or cause a malfunction in damage to the equipment or possible non fatal injury to the user WARNINGS appear when a given action or omitted action can result A WARNING h DANGER pie as appears when a given action can cause severe injury or 1 2 Use the following table to locate the specific information you need in this manual Using This Manual If you need Turn to page Information about obtaining service iv General information about the RS 900 DLP Projector 3 Installation instructions 15 First time configuration instructions 35 Advanced configuration instructions 59 Troubleshooting tips 66 Specifications for the RS 900 DLP Projector 73 2 Runco RS 900 Owner s Operating Manual Introduction The RS 900 DLP Projector offers the astounding picture quality and versatility heretofore 1 3 associated with more expensive projectors Their 1920 x 1080 native resolution DLP light Description Features i TM i ieti a engine features Runco S powerful SuperOnyx technology for bright pristine and Benefits high definition 1080p images Contrast ratio and dynamic range extend to new heights with Runc
22. You can create up to four presets per input and resolution to accommodate changing lighting conditions or viewer preferences To select a picture memory preset highlight Picture Memory in the Picture Adjust menu and press K Then press A or V to select Custom 1 Custom 2 ISF Night or ISF Day When you select Custom 1 or Custom 2 any changes to picture quality settings are stored in the selected preset preset select that Picture Memory in the ISF menu refer to ISF on page 61 You must enter a passcode to access the ISF menu Not To store changes to the ISF Night or ISF Day Picture Memory A ote Copy Settings When you select the Custom 1 or Custom 2 Picture Memory preset you can copy the settings from another preset to the selected preset This gives you a convenient starting point for creating a new custom preset To do this select Copy Settings from the Picture Adjust menu and choose Custom 1 Custom 2 ISF Night or ISF Day To copy changes to the ISF Night or ISF Day Picture Memory A Note preset select that Picture Memory in the ISF menu refer to ISF on page 61 You must enter a passcode to access the ISF menu Brightness On your external test pattern source select a PLUGE pattern PLUGE is an acronym for Picture Line Up Generation Equipment Figure 4 2 shows a typical PLUGE pattern E Figure 4 2 Typical PLUGE Pattern for Adjusting Bri
23. ambient light washes out the image and it becomes difficult or impossible to see details in dark areas lower the gamma setting to compensate This will improve contrast while maintaining good details for blacks Conversely if the image is washed out and unnatural with excessive detail in black areas increase the setting Again good gamma improves contrast while maintaining good details for blacks and whites 62 Runco RS 900 Owner s Operating Manual Operation Advanced Color Enhance ACE Use the Advanced Color Enhance ACE controls to customize the stored color space characteristics To do this use the lt or gt button to select a component color Red Green Blue Yellow Cyan or Magenta For each component color you can adjust the following e Limit This slidebar adjusts the intensity also known as luminance of a given color e Saturation This slidebar adjusts the color saturation level the amount of that color in a video image Lower settings produce less saturated colors a setting of O removes that color from the image entirely If the saturation is too high that color will be overpowering and unrealistic To restore the color space settings to their factory default values select Reset to Defaults and press ENTER e Gamut Under most conditions the White Balance and Advanced Color Enhance ACE controls in the Calibration menu are adequate for producing accurate and realistic colors from a v
24. be Folded Optics used to fold the optical path as shown in Figure 3 4 The position of the projector and mirror must be accurately set If you are considering this type of installation contact your dealer for assistance Mirror Figure 3 4 Folded Optics Other considerations and tips that can help improve your installation Other Considerations e Keep the ambient temperature constant and below 35 C 95 F Keep the projector away from heating and or air conditioning vents Changes in temperature may cause drifts in the projector circuitry which may affect performance Keep the projector away from devices that radiate electromagnetic energy such as motors and transformers Common sources of these include slide projectors speakers power amplifiers and elevators If you are installing a standard non CineWide RS 900 skip this step and proceed with 3 4 Mounting the RS 900 page 28 Installing the Optional If you are installing an RS 900 CineWide with a prismatic Whitney anamorphic lens CineWide AutoScope proceed with Installing the Fixed CineWide Base Plate RS 900 CineWide Lens Mount Prismatic Lens page 25 If you are installing an RS 900 CineWide with a cylindrical Rainier Il or McKinley anamorphic lens proceed with Installing the Fixed CineWide Base Plate RS 900 CineWide Cylindrical Lens page 26 If you are installing a RS 900 CineWide with AutoScope proceed as follows to
25. install the AutoScope lens motor 1 Do not install the CineWide lens yet only the fixed CineWide A Note base plate or AutoScope lens motor You will install the CineWide lens after you install the projector and adjust the primary lens 2 Some components shipped with your projector may differ slightly from what is shown in these instructions Runco RS 900 Owner s Operating Manual 21 Installation Installing the AutoScope Figure 3 5 shows the RS 900 CineWide with AutoScope motor assembly Lens Motor RS 900 CineWide with CineWide with AutoScope y CineWide with AutoScope Ceiling Mount Adapter AutoScope Projector Stand Right Ceiling Mount Adapter Projector Stand Left Screw Phillips Flat Head 3 10 32 x 1 4 2x Eee AutoScope Lens Motor ON aN gt 6 Screw Phillips hel EL s Flat Head E 1 Undercut Screw Philips 1 M6 x 12mm Pan Head 4x 10 32 x 1 2 ae 4x Nylon Spacer Rr 5 8 diameter x 3 16 high 4x Figure 3 5 RS 900 CineWide with AutoScope Motor Assembly Exploded View Remove Projector Front Height Adjusters Place the projector upside down on a blanket or other soft surface Then remove the two height adjusters at the front of the projector by turning them counterclockwise until they come Out 22 Runco RS 900 Owner s Operating Manual Install Ceiling Mount Adapters Projector Stands For ceiling installations these br
26. kit consists of everything shown in Figure 3 17 Some components shipped with your projector may differ slightly from what is shown in these instructions m Lens Adapter Ring and Mounting Screws 3x N 10 Anamorphic Lens d Set Screw Pitch Adjustment T Nut 2x 2 Pitch Adjustment Yoke for Lens S nl T Screw and M Washer 2x 5 Anamorphic Lens Holder 8 Yaw X Adjustment NN Lever 2x 1 4 20 Hex Bolt 2x and Washer 2x 7 AutoScope Carriage Plate or Fixed CineWide Base Plate Figure 3 17 RS 900 Anamorphic Lens Mounting Assembly Exploded View Attaching Lens Mounting Assembly to Lens Motor Carriage Plate or Fixed CineWide Base Plate 1 Remove the two Yaw X Adjustment Levers item 8 from the bottom of the Anamorphic Lens Holder item 5 2 Place the Anamorphic Lens Holder on top of the AutoScope Carriage Plate or Fixed CineWide Base Plate item 7 Position the bracket so that the long slot at the bottom of the lens holder is perpendicular to the corresponding slots on the plate 3 Secure the Anamorphic Lens Holder to the plate using the Hex Bolts Washers item 6 and Yaw X Adjustment Levers that you removed in Step 1 4 Use the Lens Mounting Screws to attach the Lens Adapter Ring item 1 to the Pitch Adjustment Yoke i
27. or violet which in turn affects all displayed colors having a red component m To perform these adjustments you will need a color analyzer Sencore A ote go To sel ColorPro 5000 software and ColorPro Ill sensor or equivalent To adjust the gamut Select Gamut from the Advanced Options menu and press ENTER To do an automatic gamut adjustment highlight Enter and press ENTER If further calibration is necessary continue with the next step Highlight Settings and press 4 or gt to select Manual Highlight White and press ENTER The RS 900 displays a white field on the screen Using the color analyzer measure the x and y coordinates for about 15 seconds Make a note of the results Press EXIT or ENTER Highlight White and press gt Press ENTER to select the first digit of the x coordinate value for White obtained in Step 5 Press A or W repeatedly to set the digit Press K to select the next digit use the A and W buttons to change it Repeat Step 10 for the third digit Press ENTER Press K to highlight the y coordinate value for White Then press ENTER to select the first digit 4 Repeat Steps 9 through 12 to set the y coordinate value for White 5 Press p to highlight the Y coordinate value Then press ENTER to select the first digit Repeat Steps 9 through 12 to set the Y coordinate value for White Press EXIT Repeat Steps 4 through 17 for Red Green
28. registration card It is imperative that Runco knows how to reach you promptly if we should discover a safety problem or product update for which you must be notified CONTACT A RUNCO AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER TO OBTAIN SERVICE Repairs made under the terms of this Limited Warranty covering your Runco video product will be performed at the location of the product during usual working hours providing location of product is within normal operating distance from a Runco Authorized Service Center In some instances it may be necessary for the product to be returned to the Runco factory for repairs If solely in Runco s judgment location of product to be repaired is beyond normal operating distance of the closest Runco Authorized Service Center or the repair requires the unit be returned to the Runco factory it is the owner s responsibility to arrange for shipment of the product for repair These arrangements must be made through the selling Runco Dealer If this is not possible contact Runco directly for a Return Authorization number and shipping instructions Runco will return product transportation prepaid in the United States unless no product defect is discovered In that instance shipping costs will be the responsibility of the owner COPYRIGHT AND TRADEMARKS Copyright 2007 Runco International This document contains proprietary information protected by copyright trademark and other intellectual property laws All rights are reserved No
29. s Operating Manual Figure 7 3 shows the RS 900 CineWide dimensions all dimensions are in inches 197 197 185 187 153 151 149 ae 440 142 3 98 55 53 E 61 42 LT 57 41 E 12 0 0 HHSERS g EBC EE b coe i 1 AEREGERORRUT l B000000000000 DIDNENDIDNOODI 2 O000000000000 0000000000000 eaiail ilil Y Figure 7 2 RS 900 CineWide Dimensions with Whitney Anamorphic Lens Runco RS 900 Owner s Operating Manual SLL po Specifications 7 3 RS 900 CineWide Dimensions Specifications 7 4 Figure 7 3 shows the RS 900 CineWide with AutoScope dimensions all dimensions are in RS 900 CineWide with inches AutoScope Dimensions 19r 197 197 185 187 17 9 153 15 1 149 143 7 142 13 5 S C 98 98 55 53 53 6 1 4 2 44 H o 30 12 imi 0 0 0 igszzzgs Rees BS PE titi Ue N sg Baao ao 7 Sw i E 1 0090000009500 1 NIIT URI 3 0000000000000 000000000000
30. s Operating Manual 15 Installation 3 2 Table 3 1 gives a quick overview of the RS 900 installation process The sections Quick Setup following this one provide detailed instructions Installation should be performed by a qualified custom video A Note installation specialist Table 3 1 Installation Overview Step P oced r For Details Refer to page 1 Choose a location for the projector 17 2 If installing an RS 900 CineWide with AutoScope 21 Install AutoScope lens motor optional 3 Mount the projector 28 4 Connect signal sources to the RS 900 29 5 Connect external controller to RS 232 port optional 32 6 Connect 12 volt trigger output to AutoScope lens motor or 33 other equipment optional 7 Apply power to the projector 34 8 Change the OSD Language optional 35 9 For rear screen and or ceiling mount installations select 35 the proper picture orientation 10 Primary lens adjustments projected image size zoom 20 35 position shift and focus 11 Install CineWide anamorphic lens optional 36 12 CineWide lens adjustments position pitch angle 39 geometry and focus Projector calibration adjust the following for each input 53 through 58 starting with Component 1 save settings when finished Aspect ratio 13 Brightness Contrast Color level Tint Input position 16 Runco RS 900 Owner s Operating Manual Proper installation of your projector will ensure the q
31. setting use the A or W button to highlight it and press ENTER Use the or K button to change the setting When finished press EXIT The RS 900 has been designed to incorporate setup and calibration standards established by the Imaging Science Foundation ISF The ISF has developed carefully crafted industry recognized standards for optimal video performance and has implemented a training program for technicians and installers to use these standards to obtain optimal picture quality from Runco video display devices Accordingly Runco recommends that setup and calibration be performed by an ISF certified installation technician All signal types require separate processing Therefore you need to calibrate each input Separately Although it may be possible to obtain satisfactory picture quality using the naked eye and regular program material Runco recommends using the following calibration tools for best results e External test pattern source Ovation Multimedia Digital Video Essentials or AVIA test DVD or equivalent A blue filter provided with many test DVDs for color level and tint adjustments Connect your test pattern source to the input that you are calibrating and proceed as follows Perform the adjustments in the order listed here 48 Runco RS 900 Owner s Operating Manual Operation Picture Memory For each input the RS 900 lets you store picture quality settings as presets that you can recall at a later time
32. this setting to Hi Altitude or Manual To manually set the fan speed select Manual and press ENTER Then use the on screen slidebar to adjust the speed Background Color Press the lt or gt button to select the image Background Color black blue or gray The Background Color appears when no incoming signal is present PIP To enable or disable the picture in picture PIP feature highlight PIP in the Setup menu and press lt or K to select On or Off RVR Use the RVR control to increase or decrease the Reflectance Volume Regulation setting RVR lets you control the aperture or iris size the physical opening through the lens similar to an f stop on a camera Doing so allows you to optimize brightness and contrast according to the amount of ambient light in the viewing area Use a higher setting for rooms with a lot of ambient light Use a lower setting for more theater like viewing conditions little or no ambient light 12 volt Trigger Select 12 volt Trigger from the Setup menu to configure the 12 volt trigger output e Set the 12 volt Trigger to Normal if you want the trigger to activate when the projector is turned on for instance if the trigger is controlling a retractable screen s Set the 12 volt Trigger to Cinema if you want the trigger to activate when the Cinema or Virtual Cinema aspect ratio is selected Choose this setting if your RS 900 is equipped with the Runco CineWide with AutoScope system
33. 0 Bussi Y Figure 7 3 RS 900 CineWide with AutoScope Dimensions 78 Runco RS 900 Owner s Operating Manual Specifications Table 7 2 lists the signal types supported by each input on the RS 900 7 5 Table 7 2 Supported Signal Timings Supported Timings Format Resolution Refresh Rate Hz Basten Pixel mo Analog Digital PC Signals RGB HD HDMI 1 HDMI 2 720x350 720x350 70 00 31 469 28 322 720x400 720x400 70 00 31 469 28 322 85 00 37 900 35 500 640x480 640x480 60 00 31 469 25 175 72 00 37 861 31 500 75 00 37 500 31 500 85 00 43 269 36 000 800x600 800x600 50 00 31 300 32 051 56 00 35 156 36 000 60 00 37 879 40 000 72 00 48 077 50 000 75 00 46 875 49 500 85 00 53 674 56 250 848x480 848x480 60 00 31 02 33 750 1024x768 1024x768 60 00 48 363 65 000 70 00 56 476 75 000 75 00 60 023 78 750 85 00 68 677 94 500 1152x864 1152x864 75 00 67 500 108 000 1280x768 1280x768 60 00 47 396 68 250 60 00 47 776 79 500 75 00 60 289 102 250 85 00 68 633 117 500 1280x960 1280x960 60 00 60 000 108 000 85 00 85 938 148 500 1280x1024 1280x1024 60 00 63 981 108 000 75 00 79 976 135 000 85 00 91 146 157 500 1360x768 1360x768 60 00 47 712 85 500 Runco RS 900 Owner s Operating Manual 79 Specifications Table 7 2 Supported Signal Timings continued
34. 005X Exit X006X Up arrow key X007X Down arrow key X008X Left arrow key X009X Right arrow key X011X Show active source and aspect ratio information Runco RS 900 Owner s Operating Manual 69 Serial Communications Table 6 1 Serial Commands continued Code Function X021X Keypad 1 X022X Keypad 2 X023X Keypad 3 X024X Keypad 4 X025X Keypad 5 X026X Keypad 6 X027X Keypad 7 X028X Keypad 8 X029X Keypad 9 XO30X Keypad O X041X Restore image settings from Custom 1 X042X Restore image settings from Custom 2 X043X Restore image settings from ISF Day X044X Restore image settings from ISF Night X051X Set Gamma to 2 2 X047X Restore all Picture Adjust Menu options to their factory default values X048X Restore all Setup Menu options to their factory default values X049X Restore all ISF Menu options to their factory default values X056X ncrease PIP sub window size X057X Decrease PIP sub window size X058X Set PIP active window X059X Set PIP on X060X Set PIP off X061X 16 9 aspect ratio X062X 4 3 aspect ratio X063X Letterbox aspect ratio X064X VirtualWide aspect ratio X065X Cinema aspect ratio X066X Virtual Cinema aspect ratio X082X Image orientation floor front X083X Image orientation ceiling front 70 Runco RS 900 Owner s Operating Manual Table 6 1 Serial Commands continued
35. 3 0 meters e Composite Video e S Video e Component Video e RGB DB15HD to 5xBNC e HDMI to HDMI e HDMI to DVI D Serial Communication Cable D sub 9 pin female to RJ 11 male 9 8 feet 3 0 meters Warranty information and registration card Runco RS 900 Owner s Operating Manual this document Optional Accessories CineWide technology fixed secondary anamorphic lens Ceiling mount kit part number RUHK 004860 CineWide with AutoScope system secondary anamorphic lens and motorized mount 4 Runco RS 900 Owner s Operating Manual Controls and Functions Figure 2 1 and Figure 2 2 show the key RS 900 components 2 1 RS 900 at a Glance NI NS GZ BABA 4222 ZZAGO ABABA ABABA A UA CAD e AE CAE UT d 27 Figure 2 1 RS 900 Front Side Top View 1 EXHAUST VENT 2 ZOOM TAB Use this to change the projected image size 3 TOP IR SENSOR Runco RS 900 Owner s Operating Manual 5 Controls and Functions 4 TEMP LED Indicates fan status and internal temperature as follows e Off during normal operation e Red when internal temperature is too high or a fan failure occurs 5 INTAKE VENT 6 POWER STANDBY LED Indicates power status as follows e Orange when the projector is in standby mode e Flashes green for approximately 45 seconds after the projector is turned on to indicate that the lamp is warming up e Green during n
36. CineWide lens base plate 1 Do not use the mounting screws provided with the ceiling A Caution mounting plate Use only the hardware provided with the CineWide lens base plate 2 DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN THE SCREWS Runco RS 900 Owner s Operating Manual 27 Installation 3 5 Mounting the RS 900 Floor Mounting Upright Ceiling Mounting Inverted Adjusting the Projector Height or Projection Angle There are several methods for mounting the projector Depending on your chosen installation one method may be more suitable than another In typical front and rear screen installations the projector can be mounted to a secure and level surface such as a table or cart Carts are useful when moving a projector during a presentation or from site to site If possible lock the wheels when it s in position to prevent it from being moved during a presentation For fixed installations and for those that want the projector out of sight or have a limited space for projector and audience you can invert the RS 900 and suspend it from the ceiling using a specially designed ceiling mount fixture Use only the Runco approved ceiling mount kit designed for your A Note projector Install the mount kit according to the instructions provided with it The projector can also be inverted and placed in an enclosure above and behind the viewing area Install four feet on the inside bottom surface of the enclosure on which the
37. DMI input whenever possible This ensures the highest video quality because the signal is carried in the digital domain throughout the entire signal path from source component output into the projector Paice Ee D How 2 2 OR gt gt HDMI or DVI Source s BD HD DVD DVD Player HD Set Top Box Game Console etc Figure 3 10 HDMI DVI Source Connections Runco RS 900 Owner s Operating Manual 29 Installation 3 6 Connections to the RS 900 To access the connector panel pull 5 ST lt Connector Panel Access Connecting Source Components to the RS 900 Installation RGB Connections Connect your personal computer or other RGB source DVD player or HD set top box to the COMP 2 RGB input see Figure 3 11 You can use the included DB15HD to 5 x BNC cable if your RGB source has a 15 pin VGA type connector DVD Player or g HD Set Top Box Personal Computer Figure 3 11 RGB Connections Progressive Component Video Connections Connect your progressive component Source DVD player or HD set top box to the COMP 2 RGB input as shown in Figure 3 12 DTV or Progressive Component YPbPr b Source Figure 3 12 Progressive Component Video Connections 30 Runco RS 900 Owner s Operating Manual Installation Composite S Video Compone
38. M COVERAGE UNDER THIS WARRANTY MOREOVER DAMAGE RESULTING DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY FROM IMPROPER INSTALLATION OR SETUP IS SPECIFICALLY EXCLUDED FROM COVERAGE UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IT IS IMPERATIVE THAT INSTALLATION AND SETUP WORK BE PERFORMED ONLY BY AN AUTHORIZED RUNCO DEALER TO PROTECT YOUR RIGHTS UNDER THIS WARRANTY THIS WILL ALSO ENSURE THAT YOU ENJOY THE FINE PERFORMANCE OF WHICH YOUR RUNCO PRODUCT IS CAPABLE WHEN INSTALLED AND CALIBRATED BY RUNCO AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL RIGHTS LIMITS AND EXCLUSIONS Runco limits its obligations under any implied warranties under state laws to a period not to exceed the warranty period There are no express warranties Runco also excludes any obligation on its part for incidental or consequential damages related to the failure of this product to function properly Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts and some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages So the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights that vary from state to state Runco RS 900 Owner s Operating Manual lii EFFECTIVE WARRANTY DATE This warranty begins on the effective date of delivery to the end user For your convenience keep the original bill of sale as evidence of the purchase date IMPORTANT WARRANTY REGISTRATION Please fill out and mail your warranty
39. OwNER s OPERATING MANUAL RS 900 Series 1080p Digital Light Processing Projectors RS 900 RS 900 CineWide RS 900 CineWide with AutoScope RUNCO THE Wortp s Finest Home THEATER PRODUCTS TWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY For Projectors Video Processors and Controllers Congratulations on your purchase of a Runco video product and welcome to the Runco family We believe Runco produces The World s Finest Home Theater Products With proper installation setup and care you should enjoy many years of unparalleled video performance This is a LIMITED WARRANTY as defined in the Magnuson Moss Warranty Act Please read it carefully and retain it with your other important documents WHAT IS COVERED UNDER THE TERMS OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SERVICE LABOR Runco will pay for service labor by a Runco Authorized Service Center when needed as a result of manufacturing defect for a period of two 2 years from the effective date of delivery to the end user excluding the lamp PARTS not including the lamp Runco will provide new or rebuilt replacement parts for the parts that fail due to defects in materials or workmanship for a period of two 2 years from the effective date of delivery to the end user Such replacement parts are then subsequently warranted for the remaining portion if any of the original warranty period PROJECTOR LAMP Runco will pay for service labor by a Runco Authorized Service Center when needed as a result of a manufa
40. RG DISPOSAL OF OLD ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT Applicable throughout the European Union and other European countries with separate collection programs This symbol found on your product or on its packaging indicates that this product should not be treated as household waste when you wish to dispose of it Instead it should be handed over to an applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly you will help prevent potential negative consequences to the environment and human health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate disposal of this product The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources This symbol is only valid in the European Union If you wish to discard this product please Ra Contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal viii Runco RS 900 Owner s Operating Manual Table of Contents TWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ssssseessse sss ve sees sese esen ennenen ennenen neee iii Important Safety Instructions LeeLee eee eee Leer rien e ereeere nenne enean natnra ner sss vi Compliance Information vesse esse esse ee ees sete nenne nenas nnns nnn nennt nnt anna ennes vii Tic Introduction aiios u chin A osse Ful nuns sa SCRI gus aS CELOS ura n CUR aS Cre aAA AARS 1 About This Manual 2 tun nine 1 Target A dlence z
41. RS 900 is CineWide with AutoScope an enhanced remote controlled motorized version of CineWide CineWide requires the use of a 2 85 1 or similar aspect ratio superwide A Note format screen Discrete IR and RS 232 control make custom installation seamless while discrete source and aspect ratio selection accommodate any automation control system Runco RS 900 Owner s Operating Manual 3 Introduction Key Features and Benefits Parts List The RS 900 offers these key features and benefits Native Resolution 1920 x 1080 16 9 Native Aspect Ratio DLP system using SuperOnyx Digital Micromirror Device DMD 7 segment color wheel produces wide dynamic range and rich grayscale Reflectance Volume Regulation RVR provides for infinitely variable adjustment of the light path through the optics enabling the perfect balance of black and white levels for each individual installation Picture in Picture function allows you to display two inputs on the screen at the same time Two 2 HDMI Inputs with High bandwidth Digital Content Protection HDCP HDTV Compatible Your RS 900 is shipped with the following items If any items are missing or damaged please contact your Runco dealer or Runco Customer Service at 800 23 RUNCO RS 900 DLP Projector Remote Control Unit and two 2 AAA size batteries AC Power Cords North America Europe United Kingdom 8 2 feet 2 5 meters Source Connection Cables 9 8 feet
42. Runco RS 900 Owner s Operating Manual 43 Installation Adjusting the Pitch Angle Next angle the lens to even out any top to bottom pincushion distortion To do this loosen the Pitch Adjustment Screws on either side of the lens to allow it to pivot freely Then adjust the anamorphic lens angle so that the projected image is rectangular Correct Lens Angle Incorrect Lens Angle The anamorphic lens will almost always be angled with respect to the projector this is normal Once the proper lens angle has been set firmly tighten the Pitch Adjustment Screws to Secure the lens in place There may be some pincushion distortion even after the lens is A Note properly adjusted especially at shorter throw distances If this is the case Runco recommends that you slightly over scan the image into the screen frame area to mask the distortion Finally rotate the Focus Ring on the anamorphic lens to fine tune the optical focus 44 Runco RS 900 Owner s Operating Manual 4 Operation remote control to recall settings for the current e Press the CUST1 or CUST2 button on the input from the Custom 1 or Custom 2 memory preset NIGHT DAY Press ISF NIGHT to recall settings for the current input from the ISF Night memory preset Press ISF DAY to recall settings for the current input from the ISF Day memory preset viewed For more information on aspect ratios refe
43. Runco com Runco welcomes your comments about this manual Send them to techpubQrunco com Text Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual in order to clarify the information and instructions provided e Remote and built in keypad button identifiers are set in upper case bold type for example Press EXIT to return to the previous menu e Computer input commands you type and output responses that appear on screen is shown in monospace fixed width type for example To select the Component 1 input type X133x e All keys with functional names are initial capped set in bold type and enclosed in angle brackets These keys are the following Enter Spacebar Control Esc and Tab Enter indicates that you may press either the RETURN or ENTER key on your keyboard if it has both keys In addition to these conventions underlining boldface and or italics are occasionally used to highlight important information as in this example Not A carriage return must be used after each command or string A ote Runco RS 900 Owner s Operating Manual 1 1 1 About This Manual lt Target Audience lt If You Have Comments About This Manual lt Textual and Graphic Conventions Introduction Graphic Conventions These symbols appear in numerous places throughout the manual to emphasize points that you must keep in mind to avoid problems with your equipment or injury
44. TAN 21 Other Considerations s s ase HG OH E E AA AERA 21 Installing the Optional CineWide AutoScope Lens Mount sse eee eee ee 21 Installing the AutoScope Lens Motor RS 900 CineWide with AutoScopoe 22 Installing the Fixed CineWide Base Plate RS 900 CineWide Prismatic Lens 25 Installing the Fixed CineWide Base Plate RS 900 CineWide Cylindrical Lens 26 Runco RS 900 Owner s Operating Manual ix Table of Contents Mounting the FISS9O0 eis undestt acis eoo ple tle eo HOD e Eb e eo en eir t 28 Floor Mounting Upright zuo oe voe t rr dete e PE eR 28 Ceiling Mounting Inverted peter ctr tette tertie te c tei Re Reni aa 28 Adjusting the Projector Height or Projection Angie sss sees eee 28 Connections to INE BS 900 5 ari ee eme ptt Pe tt edt nt 29 Connector Panel ACCESS itc etes edet ete E Deve bc Tee Eg ede 29 Connecting Source Components to the RSB eigse iine eme 29 RS 232 Controll r Connecton ai rt e te EE ERR ER Rn 32 Connecting 12 Volt Trigger Output to External Theater Equipment 33 Connecting to AC POWGF 2 x tert icit tt ect tt eR ERR EE 27455422275 9972447799295522 LEE RR 34 LUMInG OM ThE ROWSE c5 ecco die toto ti Heer tom tet tua idt ED Ede ee ros 34 Changing the OSD Language de dire rete rrr teu ea rb de rre ee iS 35 Adjusting the Picture Orlentetion 2 ipia tid ten Dodd HE Ra ER ten DE E ERN 35 Primary Lens AdJUstimehts ioo cae Eti ec o e
45. ackets bring the mounting points for the projector mounting rails included with the projector ceiling mount kit from the bottom of the projector up and around the AutoScope lens motor housing For floor installations where the projector is upright the adapters allow the projector to lie flat on the mounting surface Using the four 4 supplied M6 x 12mm Flat Head Phillips screws item 6 attach the AutoScope Ceiling Mount Adapters Projector Stands items 4 and 5 to the projector as shown in Figure 3 6 Figure 3 6 RS 900 with Ceiling Mount Adapters Projector Stands DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN THE SCREWS A Caution Runco RS 900 Owner s Operating Manual 23 Installation Installation Install Lens Motor 1 Position the AutoScope Lens Motor item 2 as shown in Figure 3 7 2 Line up the mounting holes on the lens motor housing with those on the underside of the projector 3 Secure the motor to the projector with the four 4 supplied 10 32 x 1 2 Pan Head Phillips screws item 1 and nylon spacers item 7 4 Secure the AutoScope Ceiling Mount Adapters Projector Stands to the motor using the two 2 supplied 10 32 x 1 4 Flat Head Phillips screws item 8 Figure 3 7 AutoScope Lens Motor Installation After you have installed the AutoScope lens motor proceed with Mounting the RS 900 on page 28 24 Runco RS 900 Owner s Operating Manual To install the fi
46. additional power cord is provided for the lens motor Plug the female end of the AC power cord into the AC input on the rear of the lens motor assembly Connect the other end to a 110 VAC power Source 100 and 120 VAC Do not connect the AutoScope lens motor The input voltage to the AutoScope lens motor must be between A Caution to a 200 240 VAC power source AutoScope Lens Motor Rear Power AC Input Switch to 4 J 110 VAC Power 1 Turn on your source components 2 If this is an AutoScope equipped projector turn on the main power switch at the rear of the AutoScope lens motor The lens motor power switch is located next to the AC input see above 3 Turn on the main power switch at the rear of the projector The POWER LED lights orange The LAMP and TEMP LEDs light red briefly then go out 4 Press the ON button on the remote control to turn on the RS 900 The POWER LED flashes green to indicate that it is warming up When the projector is ready for use the POWER LED lights solid green Input Name Source Searching appears on the screen before the RS 900 identifies the input signal and remains there until a valid signal is detected 34 Runco RS 900 Owner s Operating Manual The RS 900 OSD language is initially set to English but can also display the menus in French Spanish Italian or German To change the OSD language 1 Press MENU 2 Select Installation from the Main Menu and pre
47. aler for assistance Runco RS 900 Owner s Operating Manual 67 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Notes 68 Runco RS 900 Owner s Operating Manual 6 Serial Communications To interface the RS 900 with a home theater automation control system or a PC running 6 1 terminal emulation software RS 232 Connection 1 Connect it to your control system or PC as shown in Figure 3 14 and Port Configuration 2 Start a terminal session on your PC using a terminal emulation program such as HyperTerminal 3 Configure the RS 232 controller or PC serial port as follows no parity 8 data bits 1 Stop bit and no flow control Set the baud rate to 19200 4 Type a command from among those listed in Table 6 1 For example to select the Component 1 input type X133X Serial commands to the RS 900 take the following form 6 2 e Commands are in ASCII format Serial Command e Commands must be in UPPERCASE for example X001X not x001x Syntax e When you enter a valid command the RS 900 executes it and echoes the command back to the PC or control system For example when you send the command x001x the RS 900 responds with XO 001X CR e When you enter an invalid command the RS 900 simply ignores it The RS 900 will not accept serial commands for 20 seconds after it A Note is turned on or off Table 6 1 Serial Commands Code Function X001X Power On X002X Power Off X003X Menu X004X Enter X
48. ariety of sources In rare cases though you may need more precise control over the RS 900 display color gamut range For example you may require a unique color gamut for a given projector or application The RS 900 enables you to define the precise hue of each primary color component white red green and blue used to generate the millions of colors produced in displays You do this by specifying x y coordinates and luminance values for each primary color component The x and y coordinates for each color define its location on the standard CIE chromaticity graph shown in Figure 4 9 CIE stands for Commission Internationale de l clairage International Commission on Illumination the organization responsible for color measurement and management standards 0 9 0 8 0 7 0 6 0 5 a Red 0 3 sb 0 2 0 1 Blue 0 0 0 1 0 2 0 3 0 4 0 5 0 6 0 7 0 8 0 9 x 1 0 Figure 4 9 CIE 1931 Chromaticity Diagram Runco RS 900 Owner s Operating Manual 63 Operation Settings Manual Red x 640 y 330 Y 015 Green x 300 y 600 Y 022 Blue x 150 y 060 Y 018 D White x 312 y 329 Y 045 Enter Save Color Temp 6500 White x 000 y 000 Y 000 Changing either or both of these numbers changes the hue of the color and relocates the triangle for possible colors For example changing the x y coordinates for red moves the color closer to either orange
49. ce please read this manual carefully as it is your guide through the menus and operation WARNING This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of AN A N uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure S that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric CAUTION shock TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK nd KO USERA SERVICEABLE BART SINGIDE This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the SERVICE PERSONNEL literature accompanying the appliance Read these instructions Keep these instructions Heed all warnings Follow all instructions Do not use this apparatus near water Clean only with a dry cloth Do not block any of the ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions o N oom E MM Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat 9 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong The wide blade or the third prong is provided for your safety When the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for the replaceme
50. choose to run the lamp as bright as possible 200W this is the default setting or you can choose the lower 170W setting Generally lower lamp output prolongs the life of the lamp but decreases brightness Lamp Hours When you replace the projector lamp refer to Lamp Replacement on page 65 you should also reset the lamp timer To do this select Lamp Hours from the Setup menu Press the right arrow key on the remote to highlight Yes then press ENTER to confirm the reset Reset the Lamp Timer ONLY after you replace the lamp Otherwise A Note the reported Lamp Hours will be inaccurate Do not exceed the recommended lamp life of 2000 hours An old A WARNING lamp becomes increasingly fragile and prone to sudden failure Runco RS 900 Owner s Operating Manual 59 Operation Information Source HDMI 1 Resolution 1920x1080 Aspect Ratio 16 9 Picture Memory ISF Night Lamp Hours 450 Serial RUP900RS0735001 lt Setup Lamp Hours gt Fan Mode Normal Background Color Black PIP Off RVR _ 70 12 volt Trigger Normal V Correction g_ 0 Amplitude gt Auto Off 0 Default Operation Fan Mode Select Fan Mode from the Setup Menu to control the operation of the projector s cooling fan In most cases the default Fan Mode Normal will maintain the correct operating temperature If the lamp frequently turns off due to overheating or in certain high altitude operating environments you may need to change
51. cturing defect for a period of six 6 months or 1000 hours whichever comes first from the effective date of delivery to the end user In addition Runco will provide a new or rebuilt replacement lamp for the lamp that fails due to defects in materials or workmanship for a period of six 6 months or 1000 hours whichever comes first from the effective date of delivery to the end user Such replacement lamps are then subsequently warranted for the remaining portion if any of the original warranty period WHAT IS NOT COVERED UNDER THE TERMS OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY This Limited Warranty only covers failure due to defects in materials and workmanship that occur during normal use and does not cover normal maintenance This Limited Warranty does not cover cabinets or any appearance items failure resulting from accident misuse abuse neglect mishandling misapplication faulty or improper installation or setup adjustments improper maintenance alteration improper use of any input signal damage due to lightning or power line surges spikes and brownouts damage that occurs during shipping or transit or damage that is attributed to acts of God In the case of remote control units damage resulting from leaking old damaged or improper batteries is also excluded from coverage under this Limited Warranty CAUTION THIS LIMITED WARRANTY ONLY COVERS RUNCO PRODUCTS PURCHASED FROM RUNCO AUTHORIZED DEALERS ALL OTHER PRODUCTS ARE SPECIFICALLY EXCLUDED FRO
52. ds voids velar rede eeu ea eter 65 Troubleshooting TIPS s init e rh oth E E e Rv Pe P E EC ns 66 6 Serial Communications e eee ssse ves ssse vese eene nnns nenas ninth aas resne enne 69 RS 232 Connection and Port Configuration sssse e 69 Serial Command Syntax aude todo erred ette Beka e Aer ed 69 7 Specificatlons uncos E A ee eo LEE eire 73 RS 900 SPeCCHIGATOMS cess ien desti t Rh th e P Rr e RARE Put atr Prud eu uA rtu 73 RS2900 DIMENSIONS us Said ie tre ck eine coded tt dd teat abd Mu 76 RS 900 CineWide DIMENSIONS dte orte t tete ed oe e t Cede e vu dus 77 RS 900 CineWide with AutoScope Dimensions see eee ee 78 Spportech TIMINGS 9 ott I te onte t tere ebore FREMDE ERROR MEI P e UE AERE tore 79 Runco RS 900 Owner s Operating Manual xi Table of Contents Notes Xii Runco RS 900 Owner s Operating Manual List of Figures 2 1 RS 900 Front Side Top View sseseseeeeeneeme mene ai a d apat atana nnne 5 2 2 RS 900 Rear Bottom Side View sese eee eee 7 2 3 R5 900 Rear Pariel rt vit ha ED RR EDO RR EDAM EDD Sande engenders 8 2 4 RS 900 Remote Control a sS S Ta 26 ee ee eer ee ane eene RTL 247 nennen rennen nnne 10 3 1 Estimating Throw Distance TTT 18 3 2 Projector Placement te oe it e ce d ie euet e dente ed epe debent 19 3 3 Vertical Lens Shift Example One eee eee eee eee eee 20 3 4 Folded lene teret t he od Di qeu bo Reel ve Rot ot bed a 21 3 5 RS 900
53. e 50 4 4 Typical Color Bar Pattern for Adjusting Color Saturation and Tint sese ee 51 4 5 Typical Test Pattern for Adjusting Sharpness sssssee eee 52 4 6 Keystone Gorrection es se se te tede de Gd e o d Le A ERE LEBER EP stands 56 4 7 PINCUSHION CORFECTION s aoo tede o Pee tee tete Y n ee al rule Pu vv Pr E epe ut 5f 4 8 Gairizand OSet o idee ev veteran UC Lid ee ER E ER e Be e e PRX eae ee 61 4 9 CIE 1931 Chromaticity Diagram TT 63 Runco RS 900 Owner s Operating Manual xiii List of Figures 31 RS 900 DIMENSIONS ssi oar tb RE LO Me o E E DR CORE E nitet ine uada 76 7 2 RS 900 CineWide Dimensions with Whitney Anamorphic Lengai sese eee e e eee 77 7 3 RS 900 CineWide with AutoScope Dimensions ssssssee 78 xiv Runco RS 900 Owner s Operating Manual 1 Introduction This Owner s Manual describes how to install set up and operate the Runco RS 900 Digital Light Processing DLP Projector Throughout this manual the Runco RS 900 DLP Projector is referred to as the RS 900 Runco has prepared this manual to help home theater installers and end users get the most out of the RS 900 Runco has made every effort to ensure that this manual is accurate as of the date it was printed However because of ongoing product improvements and customer feedback it may require updating from time to time You can always find the latest version of this and other Runco product manuals on line at www
54. e active window in PIP mode PIP Press to activate PIP mode PIP Press to enlarge the PIP window PIP Press to shrink the size of the PIP window 10 LENS Press to access the lens shift controls Runco RS 900 Owner s Operating Manual 13 Controls and Functions Notes 14 Runco RS 900 Owner s Operating Manual 3 Installation 3 1 Remote Control To install batteries in the remote control push the battery cover and slide it off Install the two AAA batteries with the correct polarity and then replace the cover Make sure that the battery polarities are correct when installing the batteries lt Notes on Batteries Do not mix an old battery with a new one or different types of batteries f you will not use the remote control for a long time remove the batteries to avoid damage from battery leakage Make sure that there is nothing obstructing the infrared beam between the remote Notes on Remote Control control and the IR receiver on the projector Operation e f the effective range of the remote control decreases or it stops working replace the batteries with new ones The remote control may fail to operate if the infrared remote sensor is exposed to bright sunlight or fluorescent lighting e Ambient conditions may possibly impede the operation of the remote control If this happens point the remote control at the projector and repeat the operation Runco RS 900 Owner
55. e when Cinema or Virtual Cinema Aspect Ratio is selected CineWide versions only or when projector is turned on Tip 12V Sleeve Ground 100 to 240 VAC auto sensing 50 60 Hz 340 Watts 1160 4 BTUs hour Runco RS 900 Owner s Operating Manual Table 7 1 RS 900 Specifications continued Operating Environment 41 F to 95 F 5 C to 35 C 20 to 80 humidity non condensing Dimensions RS 900 See Figure 7 1 RS 900 CineWide See Figure 7 2 RS 900 CineWide with AutoScope See Figure 7 3 Weight without lens 34 Ibs 15 42 kg Regulatory Approvals Complies with FCC Class B CE C Tick GOST TUV GS cTUV US Limited Warranty Projector Two 2 years parts and labor from the date of delivery to the end user Lamp 1000 hours or six 6 months whichever comes first Specifications are subject to change without notice Runco RS 900 Owner s Operating Manual 75 Specifications Specifications 7 2 Figure 7 1 shows the RS 900 dimensions all dimensions are in inches RS 900 Dimensions Ka i G i il i i 7 U s LI q bdo o E i g f COO H e a E Ze ce to s Y t B gt x g pos q Y 9 e SSS l i g dEURUSURERELI RUIT ILI HACIA JHD JHD DS 0 ss 01 C9L LLL Figure 7 1 RS 900 Dimensions 76 Runco RS 900 Owner
56. ector 2 Unscrew the Anamorphic Lens just enough to allow it to rotate freely 3 Grasp the lens by the center ring and rotate the lens until the image is properly anamorphic E my L J NE J gt L i L Wrong Position Correct Position 4 When the image geometry appears correct tighten the Focus Finally rotate the Focus Ring on the anamorphic lens to fine tune the optical focus Anamorphic Lens Set Screw item 10 to secure the lens in place When viewed from the front the rear opening on the anamorphic lens should appear as a tall narrow oval Runco RS 900 Owner s Operating Manual 41 Installation Installation Anamorphic Lens The RS 900 CineWide Whitney lens mount kit consists of everything shown in Figure Installation and Adjustment RS 900 CineWide Whitney Lens 3 19 Some components shipped with your projector may differ slightly from what is shown in these instructions 4 Anamorphic Lens 6 Pitch Y Adjustment Screw Phillips Pan Head 4 40 x 3 8 4x and Fender Washer 4x 2 Base Plate La 3 Screw Phillips _ M6x16mm 2x and 1 4 Flat Washer 2x not shown secures Base Plate to bottom of projector 5 Vertical Mounting Bracket 2x 4 Yaw Z Adjustment Knob 2x and Washer 2x Figure 3 19 Standard RS 900 Anamorphic Lens Mounting Assembly Exploded View
57. ecure the lens in place Runco RS 900 Owner s Operating Manual 39 Installation Adjusting the Pitch Angle Next angle the lens to even out any top to bottom pincushion distortion To do this loosen the Pitch Adjustment T Screws directly below the Height Y Adjustment T Screws on either side of the lens to allow it to pivot freely Then adjust the anamorphic lens angle so that the projected image is rectangular Correct Lens Angle Incorrect Lens Angle The anamorphic lens will almost always be angled with respect to the projector this is normal Once the proper lens angle has been set firmly tighten the Pitch Adjustment T Screws to Secure the lens in place There may be some pincushion distortion even after the lens is A Note properly adjusted especially at shorter throw distances If this is the case Runco recommends that you slightly over scan the image into the screen frame area to mask the distortion Adjusting the Yaw Loosen the Yaw X Adjustment Levers to allow the lens to pivot freely from side to side Then angle the lens to even out any left right pincushion distortion Anamorphic Lens Top View 40 Runco RS 900 Owner s Operating Manual Correct Position Wrong Position Once the proper lens angle has been set firmly tighten the Yaw X Adjustment Levers to Secure the lens in place Geometry 1 Input an anamorphic cross hatch test pattern to the proj
58. equency and position automatically Frequency Adjusts the frequency of the signal Phase Adjust the phase if the image usually from an RGB source shows shimmer or noise Pixel phase adjusts the phase of the pixel sampling clock relative to the incoming signal The effect of this control is similar to that of a tracking control on a VCR For best results use a good test pattern such as a smooth gray consisting of a clear pattern of black and white pixels or a similar half on half off graphic image You may find that you can stabilize the image at more than one point Use either setting in this case s H Position Adjusts the horizontal position of the image e V Position Adjusts the vertical position of the image OSD Setup Choose OSD Setup from the Installation menu to change the behavior or appearance of the OSD menus e OSD Timer Use the lt or gt button to set the OSD Timer This timer controls how long the menus remain on screen after selecting them Select from O to 60 seconds in 3 second increments When you set the OSD Timer to O the menus remain on screen until you hide them by pressing MENU e OSD Position To adjust the horizontal and vertical position of the OSD press the A or W button to select H Position or V Position and use the or button to adjust Blue Image Press the lt or gt button to turn the Blue Image Off or On This feature removes all red and green color informati
59. et when projector is inverted Digital Light Processing DLP Single Chip SuperOnyx DMD 1920 x 1080 16 9 4 8 Letterbox 16 9 VirtualWide Cinema Virtual Cinema NTSC PAL ATSC 480i 480p 576i 576p 720p 1080i 1080p Horizontal 15 80 kHz Vertical 50 100 Hz Recommended Width 72 in 1 83 m to 96 in 2 44 m Refer to Table 3 3 Up 40 of screen height above lens center 80 of one half of the screen height Down 60 of screen height below lens center 120 of one half of the screen height Runco RS 900 Owner s Operating Manual 73 Specifications Table 7 1 RS 900 Specifications continued Brightness and Contrast Lamp Estimated Lamp Life Video Inputs Control Options RS 232 Communication Parameters 12V Output Power Requirements 74 Cinema Standards Measurement System CSMS Specifications Brightness 13 9 to 19 8 foot Lamberts fL Contrast Ratio 200 1 to 220 1 Variable depending on RVR setting These measurements are taken from the projector in a controlled home theater environment All measurements are made to ANSI NAPM IT7 228 1997 specifications using the Photo Research PR 650 SpectraColorimeter and Minolta LS 100 Luminance Meter Video Essentials test DVD and a 1 3 gain 72 inch wide screen The projector is calibrated to a color temperature of 6 500K and has a minimum of 150 hours of usage The foot Lambert fL is the unit of measurement used in comme
60. f the image A good way to do this is to use a test pattern consisting mostly of dark gray areas such as a 30 IRE window pattern If the gray areas contain traces of red green or blue decrease the Offset for that color The Gain controls increase or decrease the full scale input range the Offset controls shift the entire range resulting in a change in brightness Figure 4 8 shows how the Gain and Offset controls interact with each other OFFSET 1023 OFFSET 512 OFFSET 0 0 5 ae INPUT RANGE V OFFSET 512 OFFSET 0 0 1023 GAIN Figure 4 8 Gain and Offset Runco RS 900 Owner s Operating Manual 61 Operation ISF Copy Settings gt Brightness 50 Contrast 50 Color 50 Tint 0 Sharpness 5 Color Temperature 6500 White Balance gt Advanced Options gt Reset to Defaults Operation Generally higher Gain settings reduce the image contrast higher A Note Offset settings reduce the image brightness Advanced Options For more precise control over picture quality select Advanced Options from the ISF menu and press ENTER Image Enhance The Image Enhance menu gives you options for improving the quality of standard definition 480i images For 480p and higher definition images the controls in this menu are disabled Keep in mind that these controls add frequencies that are not present in the original signal and may make images appear noisy if misused e
61. ghtness Below Black Above Black PLUGE patterns vary but generally consist of some combination of black white and gray areas against a black background The example above includes two vertical bars and four shaded boxes Runco RS 900 Owner s Operating Manual 49 Operation Select Brightness from the Picture Adjust menu and press ENTER Adjust the level so that e The darkest black bars disappear into the background The dark gray areas are barely visible The lighter gray areas are clearly visible The white areas are a comfortable level of true white The image contains only black gray and white no color Contrast On your external test pattern source select a stepped gray bar pattern like the one shown in Figure 4 3 Figure 4 3 Typical Gray Bar Pattern for Adjusting Contrast Select Contrast from the Picture Adjust menu and press ENTER Adjust the contrast to a point just below which the white rectangle starts to increase in size Brightness and Contrast controls are interactive A change to one A Note may require a subtle change to the other in order to achieve the optimum setting 50 Runco RS 900 Owner s Operating Manual Operation Color On your external test pattern source select a color bar pattern like the one shown in Figure 4 4 lt Tall color bars Short color bars 4 Tint Color Figure 4 4 Typical Color Bar Pattern for Adjusting Color Saturation and Tint Selec
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63. ixed CineWide Base Plate RS 900 CineWide Prismatic Lens Installation Installing the Fixed CineWide Base Plate RS 900 CineWide Cylindrical Lens Figure 3 9 shows the RS 900 CineWide cylindrical Rainier II McKinley lens base plate assembly Ceiling Mount Plate part of Ceiling Mount Kit Screw l Phillips Pan Head M6 x 1 0 x 12mm 4x Anamorphic Lens Base Plate ex amp 3 Nylon Spacer LA 5 8 diameter x 3 16 high 4x l m 1 OAN A AZ Figure 3 9 RS 900 CineWide with Rainier II McKinley Cylindrical Lens Base Plate and Ceiling Mounting Plate Exploded View 26 Runco RS 900 Owner s Operating Manual Installation 1 Place the projector upside down on a blanket or other soft surface Install a nylon spacer item 3 at each mounting hole location 3 Line up the four mounting holes on the CineWide base plate item 2 with those on the bottom of the projector 4 fyou are mounting the RS 900 CineWide on a ceiling Line up the four holes on the projector ceiling mounting plate included with the projector ceiling mount kit with those on the bottom of the projector The hole pattern on the CineWide base plate is identical to that on A Note the ceiling mounting plate 5 Secure the CineWide base plate and ceiling mounting plate if needed to the projector with the M6x12mm screws item 1 and nylon spacers provided with the
64. m nstallation cost is usually higher In general minimize or eliminate light sources directed at the screen Contrast ratio in your images will be noticeably reduced if light directly strikes the screen such as when a shaft of light from a window or floodlight falls on the image Images may then appear washed out and less vibrant Runco RS 900 Owner s Operating Manual 17 Installation 3 3 Installation Considerations lt Installation Type Ambient Light Installation Throw Distance Throw distance is the distance measured from the front of the projector to the screen This is an important calculation in any projector installation as it determines whether or not you have enough room to install your projector with a desired screen size and if your image will be the right size for your screen You can quickly estimate the throw distance by taking the width of the screen and multiplying it by the lens throw ratio see Figure 3 1 The result of this calculation tells you roughly how far back the projector should be positioned from the screen in order to project a focused image large enough to fill the screen Estimating Throw Distance Throw Distance TD Screen Width w x Lens Throw Ratio TU D R d Figure 3 1 Estimating Throw Distance Table 3 3 gives the throw ratios for the RS 900 RS 900 CineWide and RS 900 CineWide with AutoScope Table 3 3 Throw Ratios for the RS 900 Series
65. n 4 3 4 3 Image on 16 9 Screen Display 4 3 scales the input signal to fit in the center of the 16 9 screen 4 3 is the aspect ratio used by computer monitors standard television programming and most VHS video cassettes Letterbox LBOX 4 3 Image on 16 9 Display Letterbox aspect ratio Letterbox mode scales zooms in on a 4 3 image linearly by the same amount on all sides to fill a 16 9 display Letterbox is best suited for viewing LaserDisc movies or non anamorphic DVDs on a 16 9 screen Runco RS 900 Owner s Operating Manual 53 Operation lt Aspect Ratio Aspect Ratio gt 4 3 Letterbox Virtual Wide Cinema Virtual Cinema Operation Table 4 1 Aspect Ratio Settings continued Remote Aspect Ratio Control Description Key VirtualWide VWIDE VirtualWide scales a 4 3 image NON linearly more 4 3 Image on on the sides than in the screen DES center to fit a 16 9 screen 4 3 Image on 16 9 Screen with VirtualWide On a 2 35 1 screen the image is centered between black bars on either side 4 3 Image on 2 35 1 Screen with VirtualWide Cinema CINEMA Select Cinema to view 2 35 2 35 1 Image on 16 9 Screen Cinema aspect ratio no CineWide 2 35 1 Image on 2 35 1 Screen Cinema aspect ratio CineWide source material in its native aspect ratio With a 16 9 screen and a non CineWide projector no
66. nce and Troubleshooting 5 2 Troubleshooting Tips Table 5 1 provides some general guidelines for troubleshooting problems you may encounter with the RS 900 If the suggested solutions fail to resolve the problem or if you encounter an issue not described here please contact Runco Technical Support Table 5 1 Troubleshooting Chart Symptom The projector does not turn on The projector does not turn back on after it was powered off The remote control does not work correctly The projector is on and OSD menus appear but there is no video image on screen A projected image from a DVD is split or otherwise scrambled Image is blurred Image is too bright and or lacks definition in the bright areas of the image Image appears washed out and or dark areas appear too bright Colors in the image are swapped for example reds appear blue or vice versa POWER LED lights solid red LAMP LED lights solid red Possible Cause s The RS 900 is not plugged in or the AC outlet is not active The main power switch at the rear of the projector is off Lamp cover is not securely attached The projector will not turn on for two minutes after power off to protect the lamp The batteries have run out Incorrect source selection Source component is not turned on Source component is connected incorrectly or not at all DVD player is connected to the Component input and set to prog
67. nt Video Connections Use the included cables to connect your composite S Video and component video sources to the RS 900 as shown in Figure 3 13 HDMI 2 Z INGH HDMI 1 1 INQH e j aoad m p S VID TONS r aye Ia a 12V jin RS 232 Ze2 S4 DTV Source DVD Player VCR Satellite Receiver Figure 3 13 Composite S Video and Component Video Connections Runco RS 900 Owner s Operating Manual 31 Installation RS 232 Controller Connection Use the communication cable supplied with the projector to connect a PC or home theater control automation system if present to the RS 232 port on the RS 900 see Figure 3 14 For more information about using this connection refer to Serial Communications on page 69 RJ 11 Male Yellow Green E GM Red Communication Cable RJ 11 male to D Sub 9 pin female Yellow Green J S Black Red D Sub 9 pin female RS 232 Adapter Wiring D Sub 9 pin female 4 pin RJ 11 Function 2 2 Transmit Data 3 Receive Data 5 1 4 Ground 1 4 6 7 8 9 3 Not Connected Figure 3 14 RS 232 Control System Connection 32 Runco RS 900 Owner s Operating Manual If you are installing an RS 900 CineWide with AutoScope
68. nt of the obsolete outlet 10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus 11 Only use the attachments accessories specified by Runco 12 Use only with a cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus to avoid injury from tip over 3 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time 4 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped 15 The 12V trigger only outputs 12Vdc signal for triggering Do not connect to any other power input or output This could cause damage to this unit 16 Keep the packing material in case the equipment should ever need to be shipped 17 The lamp becomes extremely hot during operation Allow the projector to cool down for approximately 45 minutes prior to removing the lamp assembly for replacement Do not operate lamps beyond the rated lamp life Excessive operation of lamps beyond rated life could cause them to explode in rare occasions vi Runc
69. o RS 900 Owner s Operating Manual Compliance Information DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Manufacturer s Name Runco International a subsidiary of Planar Systems Inc Manufacturer s Address 2900 Faber Street Union City CA 94587 hereby declares that the products Model Numbers RS 900 RS 900 CineWide and RS 900 CineWide with AutoScope conform with the provisions of Council Directive 2004 108 EC on Electromagnetic Compatibility EN 55022 Limits and methods of measurements of radio interference characteristics of information technology equipment 1998 EN 55024 Limits and methods of measurements of immunity characteristics of information technology equipment 1998 Including e EN 61000 4 2 Electromagnetic compatibility EMC Part 4 Testing and measurement techniques Section 2 Electrostatic discharge immunity test EN 61000 4 3 Electromagnetic compatibility EMC Part 4 Testing and measurement techniques Section 3 Radiated Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Field Immunity Test e EN 61000 4 4 Electromagnetic compatibility EMC Part 4 Testing and measurement techniques Section 4 Electrical fast transient burst immunity test EN 61000 4 5 Electromagnetic compatibility EMC Part 4 Testing and measurement techniques Section 5 Surge immunity test EN 61000 4 6 Electromagnetic compatibility EMC Part 4 Testing and measurement techniques Section 6 Conducted disturbances induced by radio frequency fields immuni
70. o s exclusive electronically controlled iris system The RS 900 is equipped with a precision optics package featuring electronic lens shift and a throw range of 1 87 to 2 20 times the screen width The RS 900 s illumination system provides two light intensity levels to allow maximum flexibility for screen size ambient light conditions brightness and contrast balance and lamp life preservation It also has a newly refined cooling system which increases efficiency and reduces noise levels The RS 900 has been engineered to comply with Imaging Science Foundation ISF standards for maximum home theater image quality Runco s sophisticated parameters for white balance and color gamut control have also been implemented for precise balance of gray scale and color The RS 900 incorporates Runco proprietary de interlacing technology that provides exceptional scaling and film to video 3 2 pulldown conversion for the most artifact free images possible For uncompromising widescreen reproduction of movies originally filmed in the scope 2 35 1 format the RS 900 can be equipped with Runco s patent pending CineWide technology a combination of software electronics and high quality anamorphic optics CineWide maintains constant vertical height on the screen just as in a movie theater When a viewer transitions from 1 78 1 16 9 program material to 2 35 1 the image simply gets wider while full height is maintained Also available with the
71. omatically detects the signal format Runco RS 900 Owner s Operating Manual 9 Controls and Functions 2 3 Figure 2 4 shows the RS 900 remote control and the paragraphs that follow describe its RS 900 Remote functionality Control RUNCO Figure 2 4 RS 900 Remote Control 1 LIGHT Press to illuminate the buttons 2 ON OFF Use these buttons to turn the projector on or off 10 Runco RS 900 Owner s Operating Manual Controls and Functions 3 Source Selection Buttons VID Press to select Composite video input as the source S VID S Video Press to select the S Video input as the source COMP1 Press to select Component 1 video input as the source COMP2 Press to select Component 2 video input as the source RGB Press to select the Component 2 RGB input HDMI HDMI 2 Press to select an HDMI input 4 INFO Displays active source signal resolution aspect ratio and other projector status information Cursor Keys A lt V gt Use these buttons to select items or settings adjust settings or switch display patterns RVR Reflectance Volume Regulation Adjusts the lens aperture iris setting according to the ambient light level in the viewing area EXIT Press to save menu item setting s exit the current menu and return to the previous one ENTER Press to select a highlighted menu item or confirm a changed setting MENU Press this button to show or hide the on screen display OSD controls
72. on from the image simulating a blue filter and is useful for color calibrating the projector or other video components Sleep Timer The Sleep Timer automatically puts the projector into standby mode after the amount of time you specify here A warning appears on screen one minute before this is to occur Use the lt or gt button to set the timer for anywhere from 30 minutes to 6 hours in 30 minute increments To disable the Sleep Timer set it to O 58 Runco RS 900 Owner s Operating Manual Select Information from the Main Menu to see projector status information the currently active source input signal resolution aspect ratio picture memory and lamp usage This menu also displays the projector serial number Should you ever need to contact Runco Technical Support this information will help them answer your questions or resolve product performance issues You can also press INFO on the RS 900 remote control unit Figure 2 4 to display this information To access advanced projector settings use the up or down arrow keys to highlight Setup and press ENTER Use the number buttons on the remote to enter the Setup menu passcode when prompted and press ENTER again Then press MENU on the remote control You only need to enter the Setup menu passcode the first time you A Note select that menu after turning on the projector Lamp Power Select Lamp Power from the Setup Menu to adjust the lamp output level You can
73. one Correction 56 Runco RS 900 Owner s Operating Manual Operation e Pincushion Pincushion distortion can sometimes occur if the throw distance is very short and or the projector is equipped with an anamorphic lens refer to Installing and Adjusting the CineWide Anamorphic Lens in Section 3 To correct it select Pincushion from the GeoCorrection menu and use the lt or gt button to make the image rectangular See Figure 4 7 Projector Projected Image Negative values Positive values decrease image height increase image height at screen center at screen center Figure 4 7 Pincushion Correction Runco RS 900 Owner s Operating Manual 57 Operation Overscan Overscan pushes the outside edge of the active picture area of the video Signal out beyond the edge of the display area Some television programs are produced based on the assumption that older television Sets may not display the outer edges of the broadcast picture area Overscan effectively trims away these inactive outer edges and enlarges the remaining portion of the image to fill the display area Use the on screen slidebar to select the desired amount of over scan For HDTV DVDs and other video sources overscan is generally not necessary or desirable HD amp RGB Adjust Use the settings in the HD amp RGB Adjust menu to fine tune 480p and higher resolution signals for optimum picture quality Auto Adjusts the phase fr
74. ormal operation e Flashes orange for approximately 110 seconds after the projector is turned off to indicate that the lamp is cooling down e Red when an internal failure requiring service has occurred 7 LAMP LED Indicates lamp status as follows e Off during normal operation e Red when the lamp has exceeded its usage life or developed a problem 8 RUNCO LOGO The logo can be rotated to match the projector orientation inverted ceiling mounted or upright To rotate the logo grip it at the sides pull it away from the projector and rotate it 180 degrees 9 FRONT IR SENSOR 10 PROJECTION LENS To adjust the focus grasp the lens by the outer ring and rotate it 6 Runco RS 900 Owner s Operating Manual Controls and Functions Figure 2 2 RS 900 Rear Bottom Side View 1 RUNCO LOGO The logo can be rotated to match the projector orientation inverted ceiling mounted or upright To rotate the logo grip it at the sides pull it away from the projector and rotate it 180 degrees 2 CABLE OPENING Pass cables through this opening 3 CABLE ACCESS DOOR Open to access connectors 4 LAMP MODULE COVER Remove this cover to access the lamp compartment 5 FRONT REAR ADJUSTERS Use these to adjust the projector height or projection angle 6 CEILING MOUNT HOLES Use these to attach the ceiling bracket to the projector Runco RS 900 Owner s Operating Manual 7 Controls and Functions 2 2 RS 900 Rear Panel D
75. orrection H Keystone Pincushion Overscan 0 3 Installation Auto HD amp RGB Adjust Frequency 0 100 480p and higher res Phase 15 14 O 14 15 signals only H Position E 0 30 V Position OSD Timer 0 3 6 9 60 sec OSD Seti Horizontal SP OSD Position SZ s Vertical Blue Image On Off Sleep Timer O 30 60 90 360 min Source Resolution gt Aspect Ratio read only Information i Operation Main Menu gt Picture Adjust Aspect Ratio Installation Information Setup ISF RS 900 Source Select gt Source Video S Video Component Component 2 HDMI 1 HDMI 2 RGB HD Picture Adjust gt Picture Adjust Picture Memory Custom 1 Copy Settings gt Contrast 50 Color 50 Tint 0 Sharpness 5 Color Temperature 6500 Reset to Defaults The Main Menu is the starting point for accessing all projector functions The Set Up and ISF Calibration menus are hidden and not accessible until you enter a passcode Choose Source Select from the Main Menu to switch video sources The active source is indicated by an arrow to its left in this example Video is the active Source To select a different source use the A or W button to highlight it and press ENTER Use the controls in the Picture Adjust menu to calibrate your RS 900 for optimum picture quality To access the Picture Adjust menu press MENU highlight Picture Adjust and press ENTER To adjust a
76. part of this manual may be reproduced by any mechanical electronic or other means in any form without prior written permission of the manufacturer Reflection Enhanced GENS DHD Vivix Virtual Cinema CineWide AutoScope O Path CinOptx LiveLink CSMS SuperOnyx and VirtualWide are trademarks of Runco International All other trademarks and registered trademarks used in this document are the property of their respective owners Runco International products are manufactured under one or more of the following patents US Patent 6755540 and Other Patents Pending iv Runco RS 900 Owner s Operating Manual ADDITIONAL INFORMATION To locate the name and address of the nearest Runco Authorized Service Center or for additional information about this Limited Warranty please call or write RUNCO INTERNATIONAL INC Attn Customer Service Department 2900 Faber Street Union City CA 94587 Ph 510 324 7777 Fax 510 324 9300 Toll Free 800 23 RUNCO RUNCO VIDEO PRODUCT INFORMATION RETAIN THIS INFORMATION FOR YOUR RECORDS Model Purchased Date Serial Number Runco Authorized Dealer Name Address City State Province Postal Code Phone Fax Runco RS 900 Owner s Operating Manual V Important Safety Instructions Thank you for your purchase of this quality Runco video projector It has been designed to provide you with the quality of video that is expected in a home theater For the best performan
77. protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help INDUSTRY CANADA ICES 003 This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil num rique de la classe B est conforme la norme NMB 003 du Canada IMPORTANT RECYCLE INSTRUCTIONS Lamps inside this product contain mercury This product may contain other electronic waste that can be Hg hazardous if not disposed of properly Recycle or dispose in accordance with local state or federal Laws For more information contact the Electronic Industries Alliance at WWW EIAE ORG For lamp specific disposal information check WWW LAMPRECYCLE O
78. r to Table 4 1 Use these buttons to select the appropriate aspect ratio for the type of program material being e Press the BRT button on the remote control to adjust the image brightness Press CONT to adjust the image contrast Press COL to adjust the image color level Press TINT to adjust the hue of the image S c S For more information about these controls refer to Picture Adjust on page 48 When you turn on the RS 900 it switches to the bf last selected input and looks for a valid signal Use these buttons on the remote control to select an input source directly Runco RS 900 Owner s Operating Manual 45 4 1 Selecting Video Memory 4 2 Selecting an Aspect Ratio 4 3 Adjusting the Picture 4 4 Selecting An Input Source Operation 4 5 Using Picture In Picture PIP Main Secondary gt Video S Video Component 1 Component 2 Component 2 HDMI 1 HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 2 RGB HD RGB HD 4 6 Using the On Screen Menus For PIP purposes there are two groups of inputs separated by their display modes Video SD group Video and S Video inputs Ct C e Graphic HD group HDMI 1 HDMI 2 Component 1 and Component 2 RGB inputs PIP shows one input from the Graphic group within one input from the Video group or vice versa Press PIP to enable the PIP function Press PIP again to turn PIP off To adjust the size of the PIP window
79. rcial movie theaters to express image brightness at the screen surface The Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers SMPTE specifies 16 fL as the target image brightness for film based projectors using an open gate without film in the projector More importantly today SMPTE specifies 12 fL as the target image brightness in Digital Cinema theaters The foot Lambert measurement is dependent on screen size screen gain and projector light output Home Theater Calibration Specifications Light Output 438 to 543 ANSI Lumens Contrast Ratio 200 1 to 220 1 These specifications are obtained by calibrating the projector as described above for CSMS measurements Industry Standard Specifications Light Output 1200 ANSI Lumens Contrast Ratio 3000 1 These are typical projector brightness and contrast specifications found in most companies sales literature Runco includes these measurements in its literature to allow for direct comparison with other manufacturers projectors These measurements are typically taken at 9 000K to 13 000K to get expected performance data when the projector is used in professional commercial and industrial displays 200 Watts 2000 hours 1 Composite Video 1 S Video 1 RGB Component Video 5 x BNC 1 RCA Component Video 8 x RCA 2 HDMI Discrete IR remote Serial commands via RS 232 115200 bps no parity 8 data bits 1 stop bit no flow control Max 0 25 Amps activ
80. ressive scan mode The lens is not correctly focused Contrast is set too high Brightness is set too high The Red Pr Green Y or Blue Pb outputs from the source are connected to the wrong inputs on the RS 900 Internal failure The lamp has failed or exceeded its usage life e Turn on the source Solution Ensure that the RS 900 is plugged in and that the AC outlet is active Turn on the power switch Securely attach the lamp cover Wait until the RS 900 completes its cool down POWER LED lights solid orange Replace the batteries Select the correct source Check cable connection from source component to projector Turn off progressive scan on the DVD player Adjust the focus with the remote control Lower the contrast setting Lower the brightness setting Ensure that the source outputs are connected to the correct RS 900 input Please contact your Runco dealer for assistance Replace the lamp with a new one 66 Runco RS 900 Owner s Operating Manual Maintenance and Troubleshooting Table 5 1 Troubleshooting Chart continued Symptom Possible Cause s Solution TEMP LED lights solid red s RS 900 internal Power off the RS 900 and temperature is too high or allow it to cool down one or more fans have Ensure that the intake and failed exhaust vents are not blocked Turn the projector back on If the problem persists please contact your Runco de
81. ss ENTER 3 Select Language from the Installation Menu and press ENTER 4 Press A or V to highlight the desired language The change takes effect immediately By default the RS 900 is configured for a floor front installation in which the projector is installed upright and in front of the screen If it is installed behind the screen and or mounted on a ceiling you must change the picture orientation To do this 1 Press MENU on the remote control 2 Select Installation from the Main Menu and press ENTER 3 Select Picture Orientation from the Installation Menu and press ENTER 4 Choose Floor Rear Ceiling Front or Ceiling Rear to match the installation method The RS 900 gives you a great deal of control over the picture size position and focus To focus the projected image grasp the lens by the outer ring and rotate it To make the picture smaller zoom out or larger zoom in move the zoom tab in the appropriate direction To shift the projected image vertically press the LENS button then press and hold the up or down arrow A V button CO CO G9 RUNCO Runco RS 900 Owner s Operating Manual 35 Installation 3 8 Changing the OSD Language 3 9 Adjusting the Picture Orientation 3 10 Primary Lens Adjustments Focus and Zoom Vertical Lens Shift Installation 3 11 If you are installing a CineWide equipped projector proceed as follows to install and
82. t features refer to the instructions for your computer 60 Runco RS 900 Owner s Operating Manual Default To restore all Setup Menu options to their factory default values select Default and press the K button to highlight Yes Then press ENTER To access the ISF Calibration menu select ISF from the Main Menu and press ENTER Use the number buttons on the remote control to enter the ISF Calibration menu passcode when prompted and press ENTER again Then press MENU on the remote control Not This menu should be used by ISF certified technicians only A ote Picture Memory Copy Settings These settings are described in the Picture Adjust section page 48 Brightness Contrast Color Tint Sharpness Color Temperature These settings are described in the Picture Adjust section refer to page 48 White Balance To remove any trace of color from the white areas of the projected image select the Custom 1 or Custom 2 Color Temperature Then choose White Balance from the ISF menu and press ENTER e Gain Use the Gain controls to correct color imbalances in the bright areas of the image A good way to do this is to use a test pattern consisting mostly of solid white areas such as an 80 IRE window pattern If the white areas contain traces of red green or blue decrease the Gain for that color e Offset Use the Offset controls in the White Balance sub menu to correct color imbalances in the dark areas o
83. t Color from the Picture Adjust menu and press ENTER While looking at the color bar pattern through a blue filter adjust the color saturation level until the outermost gray and blue color bars appear to be a single shade of blue lt Tall color bars Short color bars NE Tint Color Tint Tint or hue is essentially the ratio of red to green in the color portion of the image When tint is decreased the image appears redder when it is increased the image appears greener To set the tint select Tint from the Adjustment menu and press ENTER While looking at the color bar pattern through a blue filter adjust the tint level until the cyan and magenta color bars on either side of the green bar appear to be a single shade of blue Runco RS 900 Owner s Operating Manual 51 Operation Color Temperature 6500 are interactive A change to one may require a subtle change to the Not Like the Brightness and Contrast controls the color and tint controls A oie other in order to achieve the optimum setting Sharpness Sharpness is the amount of high frequency detail in the image To adjust sharpness select Sharpness from the Picture Adjust menu and press ENTER On your external test pattern source select a pattern like the one shown in Figure 4 5 Adjust as needed looking for white edges around the transitions from black to gray and differently sized lines in the sweep patterns at the top and bottom
84. tem 2 see Figure 3 18 Use the round threaded holes on the yoke 5 Use the Height Y Adjustment T Screws Washers item 3 Pitch Adjustment T Screws Washers item 4 and T Nuts item 9 to attach the Pitch Adjustment Runco RS 900 Owner s Operating Manual 37 3 Height Y Adjustment ee 4l AP o A eoe gt e G 2x 4 Pitch Adjustment Installation lt Anamorphic Lens Installation and Adjustment RS 900 CineWide with AutoScope or RS 900 CineWide McKinley or Rainier II Lens Installation Yoke and Lens Adapter Ring to the Anamorphic Lens Holder The Yoke should be as close to the primary lens as possible 6 Attach the lens to the Lens Adapter Ring by threading it clockwise Lens threads into ring Figure 3 18 Attaching the Anamorphic Lens to the Lens Ring Configure Lens Motor Trigger CineWide with AutoScope maintains constant image height independent of the aspect ratio while using the full display resolution of the projector It accomplishes this by moving the anamorphic lens in front of the primary lens when widescreen material is being viewed When the viewer transitions back to 16 9 or 4 3 source material the anamorphic lens moves out of the light path To configure the lens motor trigger on the RS 900 for proper AutoScope operation 1 2 3 Press MENU on the remote control Select Setup from the Main menu and press ENTER
85. ty test e EN 61000 4 8 Electromagnetic compatibility EMC Part 4 Testing and measurement techniques Section 8 Conducted disturbances induced by power frequency magnetic fields immunity test EN 61000 4 11 Electromagnetic compatibility EMC Part 4 Testing and measurement techniques Section 11 Voltage dips short interruptions and voltage variations immunity tests And EN 61000 3 2 Electromagnetic compatibility EMC Part 3 Section 2 Limits for harmonic current emissions equipment input current up to and including 16 A per phase 2000 EN 61000 3 3 Electromagnetic compatibility EMC Part 3 Section 3 Limitations of voltage changes voltage fluctuations and flicker in public low voltage supply systems for equipment with rated current up to and including 16 A and not subject to conditional connection 1995 Council Directive 2006 95 EC and amended by M1 and C1 on Low Voltage Equipment Safety EN 60950 Safety of information technology equipment including electrical business equipment The Technical Construction file required by this Directive is maintained at the corporate headquarters of Planar Systems Inc 1195 NW Compton Drive Beaverton OR 97006 Date of Declaration October 2007 Runco RS 900 Owner s Operating Manual vii NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable
86. uality of your display Whether you are installing a projector temporarily or permanently you should take the following into account to ensure your projector performs optimally Choose the installation type that best suits yo ur needs front or rear screen floor mount or inverted mount Table 3 2 compares these various installation methods Table 3 2 Projector Installation Options Advantages Considerations Front Screen Floor Mount Installation Easy to set up e Can be moved or changed quickly Easy to access e Shares floor space with audience Front Screen Inverted M ount ceiling Installation Does not take up audience space Projector is unobtrusive Projector cannot be accidentally moved nstallation is more permanent Projector access is more difficult Rear Screen Floor Mount Installation Projector is completely hidden Projector is easily accessed Usually good ambient light rejection Requires separate room nstallation cost is usually higher Rear Screen Inverted Mount ceiling Installation Projector is completely hidden Usually good ambient light rejection Requires separate room nstallation cost is usually higher Rear Screen Floor Mount with Mirror Projector is completely hidden Usually good ambient light rejection Requires less space behind screen than other rear screen installations Requires separate roo
87. ude or Speed if Manual mode is Manual selected Background Color Black Blue or Gray PIP On Off Setup RVR 0 7 2 19 12 volt Trigger Normal or Cinema V Correction 0 3 l Horizontal Amplitude Oued Vertical Auto Off 5 10 30 or Off Default Yes No Picture Memory ISF Night ISF Day Video Copy Settings Custom 1 or Custom 2 S Video Brightness 0 100 Component 1 Contrast O 100 Source Select Component 2 Color 0 100 HDMI 1 Tint 0 100 HDMI 2 Sharpness 0 8 RGB HD Color Temperature a K ae cot Picture Memory ISF Night ISF Day ustom 1 or Custom Copy Settings Custom 1 or Custom 2 White Balance Gain Bright 0 100 available only when ngniness A ISF Custom 1 or Red Green Blue S Contrast 0 100 Custom 2 color temp Offset Picture Color 0 100 is selected Adjust Tin 0 100 DNR Sharpness 0 8 Detail Enhance Image Enhance 5400 K 6500 K 9300 K Luma Enhance Color Temperature Custom 1 or Custom 2 Chroma Enhance Reset to Defaults Advanced Options Black Threshold O IRE or 7 5 IRE 16 9 Gamma Selection 2 8 2 6 2 5 2 4 or 2 2 43 Advanced Color Enhance R G B Y C M Letterbox ACE Limit Saturation Aspect Ratio Virtual Wide Gamut refer to page 63 Cinema Reset to Defaults Yes No available only on RS 900 Virtual Cinema projectors equipped with he CineWide option anauaas English French Spanish guag German or Italian Floor Front Floor Rear Orientation Ceiling Front or Ceiling Rear V Keystone GeoC
88. use the cable supplied with the AutoScope Lens Motor to connect the motor to the 12 volt trigger output as shown in Figure 3 15 PR CR VIDEO 0301A es sie s a B PsCs R Pi 12V JINO RS 232 7E2 F Se tonat dur d HDMI 2 Z INQH HDMI 1 1 IWGH COMP 2 RGB 3 5 mm mini plug AutoScope Lens Motor Rear o 4 Power Switch AC Input Figure 3 15 Connecting the 12 Volt Trigger Output to the AutoScope Lens Motor If your home theater contains a retractable screen screen mask or other 12 volt trigger activated equipment connect it to the 12 volt trigger output as shown in Figure 3 16 E d ag to other 12 volt trigger activated equipment screen screen mask etc Black Ground Sleeve Red 12V Tip Figure 3 16 Connecting the 12 Volt Trigger Output to Other Equipment Runco RS 900 Owner s Operating Manual 33 Installation Connecting 12 Volt Trigger Output to External Theater Equipment Installation Connecting to AC Power Projector The RS 900 ships with 3 7 Turning on the Power various types of AC power cords Choose the one that is appropriate to your locale Plug the female end of the power cord into the AC receptacle on the rear of the projector AC 100V 240V Then connect the other end to your AC power source AutoScope Lens Motor With AutoScope equipped projectors an
89. xed CineWide base plate on a RS 900 CineWide with a prismatic anamorphic lens 1 Place the projector upside down on a blanket or other soft surface 2 If you are mounting the RS 900 CineWide on a ceiling Line up the four holes on the projector ceiling mounting plate included with the projector ceiling mount kit with those on the bottom of the projector 3 Line up the two mounting holes on the CineWide base plate with those on the bottom of the projector and at the front of the ceiling mount plate if present 4 Secure the CineWide base plate and ceiling mounting plate if needed to the projector with the M6x12mm screws and washers provided with the CineWide lens base plate See Figure 3 8 1 Do not use the mounting screws provided with the ceiling A Caution mounting plate Use only the hardware provided with the CineWide lens base plate 2 DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN THE SCREWS RS 900 CineWide with Lens Base Plate RS 900 CineWide with Lens Base Plate and Ceiling Mounting Plate 9 SZ ES VA Washers under Washers between Lens Base Plate Lens Base Plate and 2 places l Ceiling Mounting Plate 2 places C jm ii aur l am Figure 3 8 RS 900 CineWide with Whitney Prismatic Lens Base Plate and Ceiling Mounting Plate Bottom View Runco RS 900 Owner s Operating Manual 25 Installation Installing the F

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