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1. 5 11 HD 1 7 HD 2 8 Press to select a HD RGBHV or YPbPr component input or to enter the numeric character 7 or 8 12 DVI 1 DVI 2 0 Press to select a Digital Video input Press DVI2 to enter the numeric character 0 13 Memory Preset Buttons ISF NT 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 CUST 1 Press to recall settings for the current input from the Custom 1 memory preset CUST 2 Press to recall settings for the current input from the Custom 2 memory preset Runco VX 2c VX 2dc Owner s Operating Manual 15 Controls and Functions Notes 16 Runco VX 2c VX 2dc Owner s Operating Manual 3 Installation To install batteries in the remote control 3 1 press up on the battery cover retainer clip 4 Remote Control and lift off the cover Install the two AAA batteries with the correct polarity and then replace the cover e Make sure that the battery polarities are correct when installing the batteries lt Notes on Batteries e Do not mix an old battery with a new one or different types of batteries e f you will not use the remote control for a long time remove the batteries to avoid damage from battery leakage e Make sure that there is nothing obstructing the infrared beam between the remote lt Notes on Remote Co
2. Ensure that the VX 2 Is plugged in and that the AC outlet is active Select the correct source Turn on the source Turn off progressive scan on the DVD player Or connect the DVD player to the HD1 or HD2 input Lower the contrast setting Lower the brightness setting Ensure that the source outputs are connected to the correct DHD Controller input Wait two minutes until the LED at the front of the DHD Controller turns red Replace the lamp 54 Runco VX 2c VX 2dc Owner s Operating Manual 6 Serial Communications To interface the DHD Controller with a home theater automation control system or a PC running terminal emulation software connect it to your control system or PC as shown in Figure 3 11 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 to match that of the DHD Controller RS 232 port Serial commands to the DHD Controller take the following form e Commands are not case sensitive e For a single command that takes no parameters type the command followed by a carriage return for example to set the aspect ratio to Letterbox type LETTERBOX lt Enter gt e For a single command that takes a parameter type the command a space or a comma and the desired value followed by a carriage return for example to set the brightness to 10 type BRIGHTNESS 10 lt Enter gt or BRIGHTNESS
3. or upright To rotate the logo grip it at the sides pull it away from the projector and rotate it 180 degrees 4 EXHAUST VENT 6 Runco VX 2c VX 2dc Owner s Operating Manual Controls and Functions 5 CABLE OPENING Pass cables through this opening 6 VERTICAL LENS SHIFT ADJUSTMENT HORIZONTAL LENS SHIFT ADJUSTMENT Figure 2 3 shows the VX 2 rear panel 2 2 VX 2 Rear Panel PROGRAM DHD INPUT PORT O N A L STANDBY POWER _ RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE SCREWS ON OFF THIS COVER TO BE REMOVED BY QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL ONLY AUTION TO REDUCE THE K ELECTRI HOCK D NOT REMOVE VI ICE E PART ONTA O RUNCO INTERNATIONAL UNION CITY CA Figure 2 3 VX 2 Rear Panel 1 VACUUM FLUORESCENT DISPLAY Displays currently selected menu If no menu is selected Runco VX 2 appears here 2 PROGRAM PORT For service use only 3 DHD INPUT An HDCP compliant digital video input for connecting the DVI output from the DHD Controller 4 POWER BUTTON Press once to turn on the VX 2 Press it again to put it into Standby mode For a discrete on or off command you can use the direct access buttons on the remote control 5 POWER STANDBY LED Runco VX 2c VX 2dc Owner s Operating Manual 7 Controls and Functions 10 11 12 13 14 LAMP COVER Remove this cover to access the lamp compartment UP BUTTON Used to move the menu cursor up in the VX 2 menu system LEFT BU
4. 10 lt Enter gt e You can also send a string of multiple commands on a single line separated by commas For example COMPOSITE BRIGHTNESS 100 ANAMORPHIC lt Enter gt switches to the Composite video input sets the brightness to 100 and sets the aspect ratio to Anamorphic Command strings can be up to 255 characters long Table 6 1 lists the RS 232 command set The Parameter min max column shows the valid parameter ranges or NA for commands that take no parameters When you enter a valid command the DHD Controller executes it and acknowledges it with a plus sign on the command line gt When you enter an invalid command one that is misspelled or followed by values outside the valid range for that command the DHD Controller ignores it and returns a minus sign gt Table 6 1 Serial Commands Command EO ae Description min max Stored Power On Off Commands OFF NA NA Turns projector off ON NA NA Turns projector on POWER 0 1 NA Turns projector on and off POWER NA NA Returns power status Runco VX 2c VX 2dc Owner s Operating Manual 55 6 1 RS 232 Connection and Port Configuration 6 2 Serial Command Syntax Serial Communications Table 6 1 Serial Commands continued Command parameter Valie Description min max Stored Input Selection Commands COMPONENT NA YES S
5. 22 Runco VX 2c VX 2dc Owner s Operating Manual 150 Width Lens Shift 100 Width Lens Shift 1 0 x W 50 Width Lens Shift 0 5 x W Screen Center Note This is a general example of lens shift Lenses vary in their shift capabilities No particular lens is used in this example Figure 3 4 Horizontal Lens Shift Vertical Lens Shift VX 2c The VX 2c zoom lenses Proteus B through F provide up to 80 of downward vertical lens shift For example with a 96 x 54 inch 16 9 screen you can shift the image up to 43 20 inches 1 10 meters below the screen center Upward vertical lens shift is not possible Vertical lens shift is not possible in either direction with the Proteus A lens Horizontal Lens Shift VX 2c The VX 2c zoom lenses Proteus B through F allow up to 10 of horizontal lens shift in either direction left or right For example with a 96 x 54 inch 16 9 screen you can shift the image up to 9 60 inches 24 38 cm left or right of the screen center Horizontal lens shift is not possible with the Proteus A lens Runco VX 2c VX 2dc Owner s Operating Manual 23 Installation Installation Vertical and Horizontal Lens Shift VX 2dc Table 3 5 lists the lens shift limits for each available VX 2dc lens as percentages and absolute measurements with a 100 x 56 inch 1 78 1 screen Table 3 5 VX 2dc Vertical and Horizontal Lens Shift Limits Lens Option Telesto A Telesto B Telesto C T
6. 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 VX 2c VX 2dc Owner s Operating Manual V Safety Precautions 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 performance please read this manual carefully as it is your guide through the menus and operation WARNING CAUTION This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of AN uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure 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 a ie eredi EEN 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 This equi
7. DISPLAY Can be used instead of the On Screen Display OSD Displays currently selected menu or if no menu is selected the current source signal format NTSC or PAL input resolution and aspect ratio UP BUTTON Use to direct select aspect ratios or move the menu cursor up in the On Screen Display When no menus are present on screen the UP button toggles you through aspect ratios in the following order Anamorphic Standard 4 3 Letterbox VirtualWide Cinema Virtualwide 2 35 Virtualwide 2 35 is available only on CineWide equipped projectors For more information about aspect ratios refer to Table 4 1 LEFT BUTTON Used to direct select inputs or move the menu cursor left in the On Screen Display When no menu is present on screen the LEFT button toggles you through the different sources in this order DVI 2 DVI 1 HD RGB2 HD RGB1 Component SD S Video 2 S Video 1 Composite Runco VX 2c VX 2dc Owner s Operating Manual 9 Controls and Functions ra 10 ENTER BUTTON When an item is highlighted on the On Screen Display the ENTER button selects the item DOWN BUTTON Use to direct select aspect ratios or move the menu cursor down in the On Screen Display When no menu is present on screen this button toggles you through the different aspect ratios in this order Virtualwide 2 35 Cinema VirtualWide Letterbox Standard 4 3 Anamorphic RIGHT BUTTON Used to direct select inputs or m
8. Issues 46 Runco VX 2c VX 2dc Owner s Operating Manual Use the Calibration menu to perform advanced picture quality adjustments This menu should be used by ISF certified technicians only A Note You must enter a passcode to access the Calibration menu To recall the ISF Night or ISF Day settings select ISF Night or ISF Day from the ISF Presets menu see above ISF Night Display Color Use the Display Color settings to change the characteristics of the output signal These settings are global independent of any particular input 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 Offset Use the Offset controls in the White Balance sub menu to correct color imbalances in the dark areas of 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 Gamma Gamma is a global setting that determines how gray shades are displayed between minimum input black and maximum input white for all signals A good gamma setting helps to optimize blacks and whites while ensuring smooth transitions for the
9. SPECIFICALLY EXCLUDED FROM COVERAGE UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY MOREOVER DAMAGE RESULTING DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY FROM IMPROPER INSTALLATION OR SETUP IS SPECIFICALLY EXCLUDED FROM COVERAGE UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY 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 VX 2c VX 2dc Owner s Operating Manual lil 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 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 un
10. Sets a value for tint TINT NA NA Returns tint setting value SHARPNESS 6 6 YES Sets a value for sharoness SHARPNESS NA NA Returns sharpness setting value Image Preset Commands CUSTOMI NA YES Loads Custom 1 image preset CUSTOM2 NA YES Loads Custom 2 image preset DAY NA YES Loads ISF Day image preset NIGHT NA YES Loads ISF Night image preset PRESET NA NA Returns currently selected preset ISF Day ISF Night Custom 1 or Custom 2 Runco VX 2c VX 2dc Owner s Operating Manual 57 Serial Communications Table 6 1 Serial Commands continued Command Parameter VAIE Description min max Stored Input Position Commands IHEIGHT 100 100 YES Sets the value for input height HEIGHT NA NA Returns input height value IHPOS 100 100 YES Sets a value for horizontal input position IHPOS NA NA Returns input horizontal position value IVPOS 100 100 YES Sets a value for vertical input position IVPOS NA NA Returns input vertical position value IWIDTH 100 100 YES Sets the value for inout width IWIDTH NA NA Returns input horizontal width value OVERSCAN 0 10 YES Sets the overscan percentage OVERSCAN NA NA Returns overscan percentage Output Shift Commands OHEIGHT 100 100 YES Sets the value for output height OHEIGHT NA NA Returns output height value OHPOS 100 100 YES Sets the value for output horizo
11. Settings Following a System Reset select Restore Saved Settings to apply all previously saved settings to the projector and DHD Controller Runco VX 2c VX 2dc Owner s Operating Manual 51 Operation Operation Notes 52 Runco VX 2c VX 2dc 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 four rear Lamp Cover screws and remove the cover REMOVE THESE SCREWS Remove the two lamp assembly mounting screws Grasp the lamp assembly handle and pull gently removing the lamp module from the projector housing Install the new lamp module Replace the lamp cover and re tighten all screws Reset the Lamp Hour counter To do this select Service from the Main Menu then Display Device then Installation Use the cursor buttons to highlight Reset under Lamp Hours and press ENTER Runco VX 2c VX 2dc Owner s Operating Manual 53 Maintenance and Troubleshooting 5 2 Troubleshooting Tips Table 5 1 provides some general guidelines for troubleshooting problems you may encounter with the VX 2 If yo
12. The Lens menu gives you a great deal of control over the picture size position and focus Focus To focus the projected image use the cursor buttons to highlight In or Out Then press and hold the ENTER button Zoom To make the picture smaller Zoom out use the cursor buttons to highlight the minus sign Then press and hold the ENTER button To enlarge the picture zoom in use the cursor buttons to highlight the plus sign Then press and hold the ENTER button Vertical and Horizontal Lens Shift VX 2c To change the projected image position use the cursor buttons to Lens Shift highlight Left Right Up or Down in the Lens manu Then press and hold the ENTER button to shift the image in that direction Lens Shift VX 2dc To change the projected image position use the lens adjustment tool provided with the VX 2dc to shift the lens in the desired direction see Figure 4 1 The vertical lens shift control is at the top of the projector the horizontal lens shift control is on the side of the projector nearest the Runco logo Vertical Lens Shift Figure 4 1 VX 2dc Vertical and Horizontal Lens Shift Adjustments 36 Runco VX 2c VX 2dc Owner s Operating Manual Press the MENU button on either the remote control or
13. VX 2dc DLP Projector and DHD Controller Remote Control Unit and two 2 AAA size batteries AC Power Cords 2 DVI Cable 16 4 feet 5 0 meters Rack mount hardware for the DHD Controller 3 16 Hex Wrench for lens adjustments Warranty information and registration card Runco VX 2c VX 2dc Owner s Operating Manual this document Optional Accessories CineWide technology fixed secondary anamorphic lens CineWide with AutoScope system Secondary anamorphic lens and motorized mount Ceiling mount kit DVI extension cables available in lengths up to 20 meters 65 6 feet 4 Runco VX 2c VX 2dc Owner s Operating Manual 2 Controls and Functions Figure 2 1 and Figure 2 2 show the key VX 2 components 2 1 SS WEE SS SS SS SS SS WS SSS SS TS EN WS Figure 2 1 VX 2c Front Bottom Side View 1 INTAKE VENT 2 LENS 3 RUNCO LOGO VX 2 at a Glance 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 EXHAUST VENT CABLE OPENING Pass cables through this opening Runco VX 2c VX 2dc Owner s Operating Manual Controls and Functions Figure 2 2 VX 2dc Front Bottom Side Top View 1 INTAKE VENT LENS RUNCO LOGO The logo can be rotated to match the projector orientation inverted ceiling mounted
14. assign one or more trigger outputs to each aspect ratio Those triggers are then activated by selecting that aspect ratio If your projector is equipped with the Runco CineWide with AutoScope system assign at least one trigger output the same one to which the lens motor is connected to the Cinema and Virtualwide 2 35 aspect ratios To save the trigger settings so that they can be restored after a System Reset described below press W repeatedly to highlight Save Then press ENTER Miscellaneous Select Miscellaneous from the Service menu to set the following options e Language Select Language from the Miscellaneous menu and press the up or down arrows to select the OSD Language English French Spanish or German e Menu Mode This is the manner in which the OSD menus appear and disappear when you press MENU Choose one of the following O No transition menus abruptly appear and disappear 1 Menus fade in and out 2 Checkerboard dissolve menus appear and disappear in sections 3 Window shade effect menus are drawn on a diagonal from top left to bottom right and retract in the opposite direction e Timeout Short Long These settings control how long the OSD menus stay on screen Select a time out period of from 2 to 60 seconds e Side Bar Color This controls the color of the inactive image area The range is from 100 black to 100 white The inactive image area is on either side of the ac
15. cuts and helpful guidelines for using certain features NOTES emphasize text with unusual importance or special significance They also provide supplemental information CAUTIONS alert users that a given action or omitted action can degrade performance or cause a malfunction WARNINGS appear when a given action or omitted action can result in damage to the equipment or possible non fatal injury to the user DANGER appears when a given action can cause severe injury or death Use the following table to locate the specific information you need in this manual If you need Turn to page Information about obtaining service IV General information about the VX 2c or VX 2dc 3 DLP Projector and DHD Controller Installation instructions 7 First time configuration instructions 39 Advanced configuration instructions 47 Troubleshooting tips 54 Product specifications 61 2 Runco VX 2c VX 2dc Owner s Operating Manual Introduction Runco steps into the future once again with the Video Xtreme VX 2 Digital Light 1 3 Processing DLP Projector one of the first DLP projectors to offer a 16 9 native Description Features resolution three chip system for home theater and Benefits The VX 2 optical light engine utilizes three 16 9 SuperOnyx Digital Micromirror Device DMD chips featuring 1280 x 720 high definition resolution and 12 degree mirror tilt for unsurpassed black leve
16. 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 100 to 240 VAC auto sensing 50 60 Hz 510 Watts 41 F to 95 F 5 C to 35 C 0 to 90 humidity non condensing VX 2c See Figure 7 1 VX 2dc See Figure 7 2 VX 2c 81 lbs 86 74 kg VX 2dc 83 lbs 37 65 kg Complies with FCC CE C Tick 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 62 Runco VX 2c VX 2dc Owner s Operating Manual Specifications Table 7 2 lists the DHD Controller specifications 1 2 Table 7 2 DHD Controller Specifications Aspect Ratios Video Standards Output Resolution Inputs Outputs Control Options RS 232 Communication Parameters Trigger Outputs Bandwidth Power Requirements Operating Environment Dimensions Weight Regulatory Approvals Limited Warranty DHD Controller Specifications 4 3 Letterbox 16 9 Anamorphic VirtualWide Cinema VirtualWide 2 35 NTSC PAL 7200 1 Composite 2 S Video 1 Component 2 HD R Pr G Y B Pb H V 2 DVI with HDCP 1 HD R Pr G Y B Pb H V not used with the VX 2 1 DVI I
17. on the Power Turn on the main power switch at the rear of the DHD Controller Press the ON button on the remote control or the POWER button on the DHD Controller front panel to turn on the system The vacuum fluorescent display on the DHD Controller front panel briefly displays Starting Display ww Do 5 When the projector is ready for use the fluorescent display indicates the active source signal format NTSC or PAL input resolution and aspect ratio for example Input Current Source Format Resolution d Component SD NTSC Anamorphic Aspect Ratio By default the VX 2 is configured for a floor front installation in which the projector is 4 2 installed upright and in front of the screen If it is installed behind the screen and or Adjusting the Picture mounted on a ceiling you must change the picture orientation To do this Orientation 1 Press MENU and enter the Service Menu passcode 2 Select Service from the Main Menu 3 Select Display Device from the Service Menu 4 Select Installation from the Display Device menu 5 Choose Floor Rear Ceiling Front or Ceiling Rear to match the installation method Not You must enter a passcode to access the Service menu AN ote Runco VX 2c VX 2dc Owner s Operating Manual 35 Operation 4 3 To access the motorized lens controls select Display Device from the Service Menu then Lens Adjustments select Lens from the Display Device menu
18. the DHD Controller front panel to display the Main Menu To select a menu item use the A and W buttons on either the remote control or the DHD Controller front panel to highlight it Press ENTER to confirm your selection The VX 2 OSD menus are arranged hierarchically as shown in Figure 4 2 Runco VX 2c VX 2dc Owner s Operating Manual 37 Operation 4 4 Using the On Screen Menus Operation Input Source Composite S Video 1 S Video 2 Component SD HD RGB 1 HD RGB 2 DVI 1 DVI 2 Aspect Ratio Anamorphic Standard 4 3 Letterbox VirtualWide Cinema Virtualwide 2 35 Picture Brightness Contrast Color Tint Sharpness Input Position Left Right Up Down Width Height Overscan ISF Presets Recall ISF Night Recall ISF Day Recall Save Custom 1 Recall Save Custom 2 Reset Custom 1 amp 2 to Factory Default Serial Number Note Virtualwide 2 35 is available only on VX 2 projectors equipped with the CineWide option Secondary anamorphic lens Calibration ISF Night Display Color Gain Offset Gamma Lamp Power Color Temp ISF Night Input Image Brightness Contrast Color Tint Sharpness ISF Night Input Color Gain Offset Chroma Delay Phas
19. with HDCP Discrete infrared remote Serial commands via RS 232 Front panel controls 19200 bps no parity 8 data bits 1 stop bit no flow control 3 12 VDC each rated at 750 mA and thermal fuse protected 150 Mega Samples per Second MSPS 100 to 240 VAC auto sensing 50 60 Hz 160 Watts 41 F to 95 F 5 C to 35 C 0 to 90 humidity non condensing Width 17 50 inches 444 5 mm Depth 11 19 inches 284 1 mm Height 3 75 inches 95 3 mm 13 0 lbs 5 90 kg Complies with FCC CE C Tick Two 2 years parts and labor from the date of delivery to the end user Specifications are subject to change without notice Runco VX 2c VX 2dc Owner s Operating Manual 63 Specifications 1 3 Figure 7 1 shows the VX 2c dimensions VX 2c Dimensions 19 190 OV 8 14 857 7 389 7 i o T 2 n D i 2 C3 303 1 685 3 185 ALL DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES KaG Figure 7 1 VX 2c Dimensions 64 Runco VX 2c VX 2dc Owner s Operating Manual Specifications Figure 7 2 shows the VX 2dc dimensions 7 4 VX 2dc Dimensions 19 190 089 0Ly 14 873 7 373 RTL 00S Uw UY O wd N UY S A NI VI D Uy N O N 00 NI U 303 j ALL DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES Mele Figure 7 2 VX 2dc Dimensions Runco VX 2c VX 2dc Owner s Operating Manual 65 Specifications Notes 66 Runco VX 2c VX 2dc Owner s Operating Manual App
20. 2 Color Gamut Adjustment VX 2 Color Gamut Adjustment Notes A 4 Runco VX 2c VX 2dc Owner s Operating Manual SERIAL NUMBER RUMA 010120 rev 02 17 06 v6 0 Runco International 2900 Faber Street e Union City CA 94587 e Ph 510 324 7777 800 23RUNCO Fax 510 324 9300 WWW FUNCO COM
21. Component YPrPb input This is the input for component video from sources such as DVD players 7 For best results do not run your DVD player in progressive mode G IP Runco VX 2c VX 2dc Owner s Operating Manual 17 MO lt Outputs lt Inputs Controls and Functions 10 11 12 13 14 COMPOSITE VIDEO INPUT Standard composite video input for connecting a VCR laser disc player or other composite video source S VIDEO 1 S VIDEO 2 Two standard S Video inputs for connecting a DVD player satellite receiver or Super VHS S VHS VCR 12 VOLT 750 mA TRIGGER OUTPUTS Connection for up to three 3 12 volt trigger controlled devices These can be retractable screens screen masks or the Runco CineWide with AutoScope system RS 232 OUTPUT For future use IR Wired input from an external remote control or infrared receiver It is a 3 5 mm mini phono jack wired as follows Ring 5V Tip IR Input Sleeve Ground When an external remote control or infrared receiver is connected A Note to the wired IR input the IR sensor on the front of the DHD is disabled RS 232 CONTROL PORT A female 9 pin D sub connector for interfacing with a PC or home theater automation control system POWER INPUT 100 to 240 VAC Connect the DHD Controller to power here MAIN AC FUSE This is the main AC input fuse amm x 20mm 500 mA 250V slow blow MAIN POWER SWITCH Disconnects or applies power to the DHD Cont
22. GB 1 HD RGB 2 HD RGB 2 DVI 1 DVI 1 DVI 2 DVI 2 Save Operation HD RGB 1 HD RGB 2 Auto ADC Bandwidth Auto YPbPr Input Resolution When you change a remote code on the VX 2 you must re program your remote control to send that same code To do this 1 Using a straightened paper clip or similar object press and hold the CODE button on the remote control for approximately three seconds or until the red LED on the remote lights solid red 2 Enter anew two digit code between 00 and 31 inclusive Include a leading zero for single digit codes for example enter 9 as 09 3 The LED turns off to confirm the code change If you enter an invalid code the LED flashes for three or four seconds Try again entering a valid code Display Device The options in the Display Device menu allow you to change the picture orientation reset the lamp timer perform lens adjustments and access additional test patterns e Installation Select Installation from the Display Device menu to change the picture orientation to suit the method of installation Floor Front Floor Rear Ceiling Front or Ceiling Rear This menu page also displays the number of hours that the lamp has been in service and lets you reset the counter which is recommended after you replace the lamp refer to Lamp Replacement on page 53 e Lens Select Lens from the Display Device menu to access the motorized lens controls Refer to Lens Adjustments on
23. HDMI or DVI out Figure 3 7 DVI Source Connections 28 Runco VX 2c VX 2dc Owner s Operating Manual Digital DTV RGB or Component Video Connections See Figure 3 8 INPUTS TRIGGERS Red Pr Green Y Blue Pb Horiz Vert N lt A DTV or Progressive Component YPbPr O Source Figure 3 8 Digital DTV RGB or Component Video Connections Runco VX 2c VX 2dc Owner s Operating Manual 29 Installation Installation Analog Computer RGB Connections See Figure 3 9 Red Green Blue Horiz Vert Personal Computer Figure 3 9 Analog RGB Connections 30 Runco VX 2c VX 2dc Owner s Operating Manual Composite S Video Component Video Connections See Figure 3 10 98888 3 O O O o 6 DVI 1 DVI 2 DVD Player VCR Satellite Receiver Laser Disc etc Figure 3 10 Composite S Video and Component Video Connections Runco VX 2c VX 2dc Owner s Operating Manual 31 Installation Installation RS 232 Controller Use a standard 9 pin RS 232 cable to connect a PC or home theater control automation Connection system if present to the RS 232 Control port on the DHD Controller see Figure 3 11 For more information about using this connection refer to Serial Communications on page 55 TRIGGERS 2 Transm
24. Inverted Mount ceiling Installation e Projector is completely hidden e Usually good ambient light rejection e Requires separate room e Installation cost is usually higher Rear Screen Floor Mount with Mirror e Projector is completely hidden e Usually good ambient light rejection e Requires less space behind screen than other rear screen installations e Requires separate room e Installation 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 VX 2c VX 2dc Owner s Operating Manual 19 Installation 3 3 Installation Considerations lt Installation Type lt 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 proje
25. Lens adjustments projected image size Zoom position 22 36 shift and focus Projector calibration adjust the following for each input 39 through 46 starting with Component SD save settings when finished e Aspect ratio 40 e Brightness e Contrast e Color level e Tint e Input position 18 Runco VX 2c VX 2dc Owner s Operating Manual Proper installation of your projector will ensure the quality 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 your 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 e Easy to set up e Shares floor space with audience e Can be moved or changed quickly e Easy to access Front Screen Inverted Mount ceiling Installation e Installation is more permanent e Projector access is more difficult e Does not take up audience space e Projector is unobtrusive e Projector cannot be accidentally moved Rear Screen Floor Mount Installation e Requires separate room e Installation cost is usually higher e Projector is completely hidden e Projector is easily accessed e Usually good ambient light rejection Rear Screen
26. OWNER S OPERATING MANUAL WiDEO 4ATREME VX 2C VX 2dc Digital Light Processing Projector and DHD Controller Software Version 2 00 RUNCO THE WorLp 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 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
27. TTON Used to move the menu cursor left in the VX 2 menu system DOWN BUTTON Used to move the menu cursor down in the VX 2 menu system ENTER BUTTON When an item is highlighted on the On Screen Display the ENTER button selects the item RIGHT BUTTON Used to move the menu cursor right in the VX 2 menu system MENU BUTTON Pressing the MENU button brings up the main VX 2 menu Also if you are in an adjustment mode or function pressing MENU brings the menu back one level the DHD Controller However it is intended for use by trained service personnel only Not The VX 2 has its own internal menu system separate from that of A ole POWER INPUT 100 to 240 VAC Connect the VX 2 to power here MAIN POWER SWITCH Disconnects or applies power to the VX 2 8 Runco VX 2c VX 2dc Owner s Operating Manual Controls and Functions Figure 2 4 shows the controls and indicators on the DHD Controller front panel the 2 3 paragraphs that follow describe them DHD Controller Front Panel RUNCO Figure 2 4 DHD Controller Front Panel 1 RUNCO ICON Lights red to indicate that the DHD Controller is in standby mode lights blue to indicate that the unit is on POWER BUTTON Press once to toggle from standby mode to on mode Press it again to return to standby mode For a discrete on or off command you can use the direct access buttons on the remote control IR SENSOR Receives IR commands from the remote VACUUM FLUORESCENT
28. The lighter gray areas are clearly visible e The white areas are a comfortable level of true white e The image contains only black gray and white no color 42 Runco VX 2c VX 2dc Owner s Operating Manual Contrast On your external test pattern source select a stepped gray bar pattern like the one shown in Figure 4 4 Figure 4 4 Typical Gray Bar Pattern for Adjusting Contrast Select Contrast 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 Color Saturation On your external test pattern source select a color bar pattern like the one shown in Figure 4 5 lt Tall color bars lt _ Short color bars t A Tint Color Figure 4 5 Typical Color Bar Pattern for Adjusting Color Saturation and Tint Runco VX 2c VX 2dc Owner s Operating Manual 43 Operation Operation Select Color 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 Tall color bars lt Short color bars tt 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 i
29. a result of a manufacturing defect for a period of six 6 months or 1000 hours which ever 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 which ever 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
30. bient 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 e 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 VX 2 with the optional CineWide or CineWide with AutoScope 3 4 system install the secondary anamorphic lens in accordance with the instructions Installing the Optional provided with the lens installation kit CineWide Lens Runco VX 2c VX 2dc Owner s Operating Manual 25 Installation 3 5 There are several methods for mounting the projector Depending on your chosen Mounting the VX 2 installation one method may be more suitable than another Floor Mounting 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 Ceiling Mounting The projector can also be inverted and suspended from the ceiling using a specially designed ceiling mount fixture This type of mounting is recommended for fixed installations and for those that want the proje
31. btained in Step 6 a On the projector keypad press ENTER to select the first digit to the right of the decimal point of the x coordinate for white b Use the UP or DOWN arrow to adjust the value Then use the LEFT arrow lt q button to select the second digit c Use the UP or DOWN arrow to adjust the value Then use the LEFT arrow button to select the third digit d Use the UP or DOWN arrow to adjust the value e Press ENTER f Press the UP arrow button to select White Y 0 xxx g Repeat Steps 7a through 7e to adjust the y coordinate for white Press the UP arrow button to select Red X 0 xxx Repeat Steps 6 and 7 for red green and blue Press the MENU button twice to return to the Color menu Using the UP and or DOWN arrow buttons select Color Temp from the Color menu and press ENTER Select Temp 5000 and go back to Temp 6500 Press ENTER A 2 Runco VX 2c VX 2dc Owner s Operating Manual 13 Press the MENU button twice to return to the Advanced menu 14 Using the UP and or DOWN arrow buttons select Diagnose from the Advanced menu and press ENTER 15 Select Normal and press ENTER 16 Press the MENU button three times to exit the menu system The VX 2 stores the new x and y coordinates and returns to normal operation When you have completed the gamut adjustments proceed with the Display Color adjustments refer to Calibration on page 47 Runco VX 2c VX 2dc Owner s Operating Manual A 3 VX
32. ctor out of sight or have a limited space for projector and audience Adjusting the Projection f the VX 2 is ceiling mounted and the screen is significantly lower than the projector you Angle can tilt the projector at a slight angle by adjusting the ceiling mount If you do this you may need to shift the image using the on screen display OSD controls to compensate For detailed instructions refer to Using the On Screen Menus on page 37 Use only the Runco approved ceiling mount kit designed for your A Note projector 26 Runco VX 2c VX 2dc Owner s Operating Manual Proceed as follows to connect the DHD Controller to the VX 2 your video sources external controller s if present and AC power When connecting your equipment e Turn off all equipment before making any connections e Use the correct signal cables for each source e Ensure that the cables are securely connected Tighten the thumbscrews on connectors that have them To access the connector panel pull firmly on the cable access cover to open it The VX 2 is designed to receive only digital inout signals directly from the companion DHD Controller Processor All signal sources should be connected to the appropriate inputs on the rear panel of the DHD The signal from the DHD is then output to the VX 2 projector through a Runco proprietary DVI cable You CANNOT connect a signal source with DVI output directly to A Note the VX 2 It MUST be routed through t
33. ctor 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 VX 2c Throw Ratio refer to Table 3 3 VX 2dc Throw Ratio refer to Table 3 4 Figure 3 1 Estimating Throw Distance Throw Distance Ranges VX 2c Table 3 3 lists the available lens options for the VX 2c and their associated throw ratios Table 3 3 VX 2c Lens Options and Throw Ratios Throw Ratio Throw Distance Range Lens Option Note 2 Throw Dist in inches with 100 inch Wide Screen Screen Width Minimum Maximum Proteus A 0 64 Fixed For rear screen installations only Contact Runco Technical Support for more information Proteus B 1 22 1 44 122 144 Proteus C 1 45 1 76 145 176 Proteus D 1 82 2 39 182 239 Proteus D with CineWide 1 38 1 80 138 180 Proteus E 2 42 3 57 242 357 Proteus E with CineWide 1 84 2 70 184 270 Notes 1 Throw distance does not affect image quality provided these ranges are taken into account 2 Only the Proteus D E and F lenses can be used with the optional CineWide secondary anamorphic lens Doing so affects the throw distances as shown here 20 Runco VX 2c VX 2dc Owner s Operating Manual Table 3 3 VX 2c Lens Options and Throw Ratios continued Throw Ratio Throw Distance Range in inches with 100 inch Wide Screen Len
34. der 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 2006 Runco International This document contains proprietary information protected by copyright All rights are reserved No part of this manual may be reproduced by any mechanical electronic or other means in any form without prior written permission of the manufacturer All trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners IV Runco VX 2c VX 2dc Owner s Operating Manual
35. e ISF Day Display Color Gain Offset Gamma Lamp Power Color Temp ISF Day Input Image Brightness Contrast Color Tint Sharpness ISF Day Input Color Gain Offset Chroma Delay Phase Save ISF Settings Back Confirm Output Shift Left Right Up Down Width Height Save Splash Configure Owner Name ISF Calibrated ISF Other OSD Position Information Hardware read only Firmware Date Grey Bars 1 l Grey Bars 2 SSPPACRO Color Bars 1 Color Bars 2 Input Names Rename Restore or Save Remote Control AMS Secondary Picture Orientation aaa Lamp Hours View Reset FOCUS Lens Zoom Shift VX 2c ONLY Red Only l Green Only Display Device Blue Only 75 IRE Color Bars l Diagnostics 100 IRE Color Bars Service Horiz Grey Ramp Vert Grey Ramp Checkerboard Alignment Grid E Auto RGB or YUV HD Format ADC Bandwidth Auto 75 MHz 150 MHz or 300 MHz YPbPr Input Resolution Auto 480i p 576i p 720p or 1080i Triggers 1 2 3 Save Miscellaneous Language English French German or Spanish Menu Mode Timeout Side Bar Color Film Mode SD src only Resolution 800x600 1400x1050 4801 720p 10801 System Reset Restore Saved Settings Figure 4 2 DHD Controller OSD Menu Str
36. e ISF Night preset ISF Night Input Color The Inout Color controls are similar to those in the Display Color menu see above but can be set independently for each input Gain Offset Refer to ISF Night Display Color above Chroma Delay use the Chroma Delay control to correct a mis aligned image from a Composite S Video or Component video source Chroma delay in an image causes color shifts to occur to the left of the vertical edge transitions producing artificial shadows or a halo effect If necessary adjust this setting to eliminate them Runco VX 2c VX 2dc Owner s Operating Manual 47 Operation lt Calibration ISF Night Input Image Input Color ISF Day Display Color Input Image Input Color Save ISF Settings Output Shift Splash Configure OSD Position Operation e 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 notice that you can stabilize the image at more than one point Use either setting in this case ISF Day Display Color Refer to ISF Night Display Color ISF Day Input Image Refer t
37. elects the Component input COMPOSITE NA YES Selects the Composite video input DVI1 NA YES Selects the DVI 1 input DVI2 NA YES Selects the DVI 2 input HDI NA YES Selects the RGB HD 1 input HD2 NA YES Selects the RGB HD 2 input INPUT NA NA Returns active input SVIDEO1 NA YES Selects the S Video 1 input SVIDEO2 NA YES Selects the S Video 2 input Aspect Ratio Commands ANAMORPHIC NA YES Selects the Anamorphic aspect ratio ASPECT NA NA Returns current aspect ratio ASPECTIN NA NA Returns the input source aspect ratio ASPECTOUT NA NA Returns output screen size CINEMA NA YES Selects the Cinema aspect ratio LETTERBOX NA YES Selects the Letterbox aspect ratio STANDARD NA YES Selects the Standard 4 3 aspect ratio VIRTUALWIDE NA YES Selects the VirtualWide aspect ratio VIRTUAL235 NA YES Selects the Virtualwide 2 35 aspect ratio OUT169 NA YES Sets the output screen to 1 78 1 16 9 OUT235 NA YES Sets the output screen to 2 35 1 56 Runco VX 2c VX 2dc Owner s Operating Manual Serial Communications Table 6 1 Serial Commands continued Command parameter Value Description min max Stored p Picture Adjust Commands BRIGHTNESS 100 100 YES Sets a value for brightness BRIGHTNESS NA NA Returns brightness setting value COLOR 100 100 YES Sets a value for color COLOR NA NA Returns color setting value CONTRAST 100 100 YES Sets a value for contrast CONTRAST NA NA Returns contrast setting value TINT 100 100 YES
38. elesto D Telesto E Lens Shift Limits as Percentages of Screen Height or Width Notes 1 and 2 Vertical Up 0 25 40 35 18 Note 2 Down 0 55 90 110 110 Horizontal Left 0 18 Note 2 Right 0 18 Lens Shift Limits in Inches with a 100 by 56 inch 1 78 1 Screen Up 0 14 22 4 19 6 10 08 Vertical Down 0 30 8 50 4 61 6 61 6 Left 0 18 Horizontal Right 0 18 Notes 1 With no vertical or horizontal lens shift the lens center and screen center are aligned with each other 2 Vertical shift limits are percentages of the screen height Horizontal shift limits are percentages of the screen width 3 Vertical lens shift figures apply to ceiling mount configurations For floor installations where the projector is upright reverse the up down vertical offset percentages 24 Runco VX 2c VX 2dc Owner s Operating Manual Installation In rear screen applications where space behind the projector is limited a mirror may be lt Folded Optics used to fold the optical path as shown in Figure 3 5 The position of the projector and mirror must be accurately set If you are considering this type of installation contact your dealer for assistance Screen Mirror Figure 3 5 Folded Optics Other considerations and tips that can help improve your installation lt Other Considerations e Keep the am
39. end them to techoub runco com lt lt If You Have Comments About This Manual Text Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual in order to clarify lt Textual and Graphic the information and instructions provided Conventions 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 All keys with functional names are initial capped set in bold type and enclosed in angle brackets These keys are the following lt Enter gt lt Spacebar gt lt Control gt lt Esc gt and lt Tab gt e lt Enter gt indicates that you may press either the RETURN or ENTER key on your keyboard if it has both keys e Computer input Commands you type and output responses that appear on screen is shown in monospace fixed width type for example To change the aspect ratio to Letterbox type LETTERBOX lt Enter gt 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 VX 2c VX 2dc Owner s Operating Manual 1 Introduction 1 2 Using This Manual 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 TIPS highlight time saving short
40. endix A VX 2 Color Gamut Adjustment Only ISF trained and certified technicians should attempt this A Note procedure For most applications the Display Color controls in the Calibration menu are adequate for producing accurate and realistic colors from a variety of sources In rare cases though you may need more precise control over the VX 2 display color gamut range For example you may require a unique color gamut for a given projector or application In such cases you can access the VX 2 s color gamut controls directly as opposed to going through the DHD Controller This 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 and y coordinates 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 A 1 CIE stands for Commission Internationale de Eclairage International Commission on Illumination the organization responsible for color measurement and management standards 1 0 y 0 9 0 8 0 7 0 6 0 5 0 4 Y S Ooms 0 3 0 2 Bluet 0 0 0 1 0 2 0 3 0 4 0 5 0 6 0 7 0 8 0 9 x 1 0 Figure A 1 CIE 1931 Chromaticity Diagram Changing either or both of these numbers changes the hue of the color and relocates the triangle for possible colors For example changing
41. esolution separately For information about saving Height settings refer to ISF Presets on page 46 Overscan Left Right Select Left Right from the Input Position menu to shift the projected image horizontally Use the right or up cursor button to shift the image to the right use the left or down button to shift it to the left Up Down Select Up Down from the Input Position menu to shift the projected image vertically Use the right or up cursor button to shift the image upward use the left or down button to shift tt downward Width Select Width from the Input Position menu to change the projected image width Use the right or up cursor button to increase the width use the left or down button to decrease it Height Select Height from the Inout Position menu to change the projected image height Use the right or up cursor button to increase the height use the left or down button to decrease tt Runco VX 2c VX 2dc Owner s Operating Manual 45 Operation ISF Presets ISF Day Custom1 Save Custom2 Save Factory Default Information Serial Number a Hardware Firmware Date Overscan Image 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 Over scan effective
42. he DHD Controller for proper operation Use the supplied cable to connect the DVI Output of the DHD Controller to the DHD Input of the VX 2 see Figure 3 6 PROGRAM PORT L STANDBY POWER ON OFF u9 RUNCO 120 sonz RUNCO INTERNATIONAL VX 2 DIGITAL PROJECTOR UNION CITY CA MADE IN USA v SS HD1 L O GS O HD2 A N y N NY JN NY IN IN A TA gt lt M Me L Figure 3 6 Connecting the VX 2 to the DHD Controller Runco VX 2c VX 2dc Owner s Operating Manual 27 Installation 3 6 Connections to the VX 2 and DHD Controller lt Connector Panel Access lt Connecting the DHD Controller to the VX 2 Installation Connecting Source y Connect your video sources to the DHD Controller as shown and described in the Components to the DHD Controller sections that follow DVI Connections See Figure 3 7 Use the DVI inputs 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 INPUTS TRIGGERS Component Video Video S Video 2 DVI Source DVD Player or HD Tuner with
43. iaia ail 22 Vertical and Honzontal Eens Saa A ea 22 eaa Ren tlc 25 Ner Considera Ni ascii 25 Runco VX 2c VX 2dc Owner s Operating Manual vii Table of Contents Installing the Optional CineWide LENS sss eee eee 25 MOULIN ING VAZ illa lella leider 26 POO MO UMMC Re td ld O 26 GEAT MOONIN aera leale 26 Adjusting the Projection Angle tii eritrea 26 Connections to the VX 2 and DHD Controller iii 21 Connection Ranes E 2 Connecting the DHD Controller to the VX 2 eee 21 Connecting Source Components to the DHD Controller ex ee eee 28 Ro 292 Controller Connection ads 32 Connecting 12 Volt Trigger Outputs to External Theater Components 32 CORNSGIAGIOAGROWeR lille 33 de Operational 35 TUNO ON TS ROW riali 35 Adjusting the Picture Orientation sala 35 E 36 FOOU lea 36 ZOOM ia aaa 36 VOoricalano lalo paolo AA e 36 Usirig ine On screemMenUs sshiuas lilla 37 ME 39 O ieee 39 A A A 39 PICOUN MERA EA NS 41 o ene ere er ee eee ee er eee 45 Ia iii ee 46 MP aE E A E 46 SEO PER A RE IR RR O 47 SMC dan 49 5 Maintenance and Troubleshooting comcoccocconcnnccnncnncnncnnncnncnacnncnannnnrnnennrnannannnarnannnas 53 Elio ce nola 53 IOUDISSNOGINgKd Sii licia 54 6 Serial COMMUNICATIONS ia 55 Rs 232 Connection and PORCONIGUFAUONI ricca 55 SerakCommand yet ein 55 viii Runco VX 2c VX 2dc Owner s Operating Manual Table of Contents A e AAA o sia i ina ia 61 MAZO CAS ll Dl dell 61 PRD GOntroleF
44. in between values utilized in other grays Unlike Brightness and Contrast controls the overall tone of your images can be lightened or darkened without changing the extremes and all images will be more vibrant while still showing good detail in dark areas In all but the most unusual situations the appropriate Color Temp selection see below will produce accurate colors and a satisfying contrast level However it is sometimes necessary to adjust the red blue and green gamma curves individually To do this select Gamma from the Display Color sub menu and use the left and right arrow buttons to manipulate the on screen slidebars Lamp Power Select Lamp Power from the Display Color Menu to adjust the lamp output level You can choose to run the lamp as bright as possible 1 this is the default setting or you can choose the lower setting O Generally lower lamp output can prolong the life of the lamp but decreases brightness Color Temp Select Color Temp from the Display Color menu to adjust the color temperature The default setting is appropriate for most situations Higher settings produce a bluer picture ISF Night Input Image The Input Image controls are similar to those in the Picture menu but are accessible only by entering the Calibration menu passcode This makes it possible to restore the picture quality settings to what they were when the projector was installed simply by recalling th
45. it Data 3 Recelve Data 5 Ground none of the other pins are used 0000 Component Video Video to Automation Control System or PC de Figure 3 11 RS 232 Control System Connection Connecting 12 Volt f your VX 2 is equipped with a CineWide with AutoScope system or if your home theater Trigger Outputs to contains other devices that respond to 12 volt triggers such as retractable screens or External Theater screen masks connect them to the 12 volt trigger outputs as shown in Figure 3 12 Components TRIGGERS Pb Pr Y S Video 1 LE S 2 RS 232 ut RS 232 Control 1S Component Video Video S Video to CineWide with AutoScope system or other home theater components screen screen mask etc lt Figure 3 12 Connecting 12 Volt Trigger Outputs de Runco VX 2c VX 2dc Owner s Operating Manual Installation The VX 2 system includes two 2 AC power cords one each for the projector and DHD lt Connecting to AC Power Controller Plug the female end of one power cord into the AC receptacle on the rear of the VX 2 AC 100V 240V Then connect the other end to your AC power source Similarly connect the DHD Controller to a nearby AC outlet Runco VX 2c VX 2dc Owner s Operating Manual 83 Installation Notes 34 Runco VX 2c VX 2dc Owner s Operating Manual 4 Operation Turn on your source components 4 1 Turn on the main power switch at the rear of the projector Turning
46. l performance Unlike previous single chip DLP implementations no color wheel is used This reduces mechanical complexity and compromises to color spectrum purity The impressive brightness inherent in three chip systems is further bolstered by the improved contrast capabilities of the VX 2 light engine design offering the best of both worlds The VX 2 comes with an external all digital signal processor controller featuring advanced Vivix II video processing superb scaling and aspect ratio control Runco s exclusive LiveLink DVI cable system circuitry is integrated into the projector to preserve HD signal quality over long runs The VX 2 is enhanced further by significant horizontal and vertical lens shift capability for maximum installation flexibility The VX 2c produces an impressive 2500 ANSI lumens of light output CSMS light output of 52 1 ft Lamberts The VX 2dc produces 2800 ANSI lumens of light output CSMS light output of 57 6 ft Lamberts The VX 2 s 16 9 native aspect ratio DMD array makes it ideal for widescreen viewing while its 3 chip 1280 x 720 native resolution produces crisp crystal clear high definition images with richly saturated colors deep black levels and natural highly refined detail This advanced design provides pure digital connections from input to light engine for absolutely stellar pictures In addition Runco s multiple aspect ratio control includes its unique VirtualWide mode for viewing sta
47. le box to have the VX 2 display the information you enter here when it is turned on OSD Position Select OSD Position press ENTER and use the arrow buttons to change the size and position of the OSD controls 48 Runco VX 2c VX 2dc Owner s Operating Manual Use the Service menu to access advanced projector configuration settings This menu should be used by ISF certified technicians only Not You must enter a passcode to access the Service menu A ote Test Video Select Test Video from the Service Menu to access the internal test patterns on the VX 2 Four patterns are available consisting of white gray or colored bars Press MENU to exit test pattern mode Input Names You can give each DHD Controller input a descriptive name For example you may want to change the default input name to the type of source component connected to it VCR DVD Laptop et cetera Composite S Video and Component SD input names can be up to 12 characters long the others can be up to eight characters long To edit an input name select Inout Names from the Service menu Press A or W to select an input and press ENTER Use the A or Y buttons to change a character press lt or K to select a character to change When you have finished editing the input name press MENU To restore the default input name press W repeatedly to highlight that input name in the Restore column Then press ENTER To save input names so that the
48. ly trims away these inactive outer edges and enlarges the remaining portion of the image to fill the display area Select from 1 to 10 of Overscan as desired For HDTV DVDs and other video sources Overscan is generally not necessary or desirable For each input the VX 2 lets you save image quality settings as presets that you can recall at a later time You can create up to four presets per input and resolution Use the ISF Presets menu to recall saved image presets or to save image settings in the Custom 1 or Custom 2 memory location The currently selected preset is indicated by a X to its left in the example shown here ISF Night is selected You should save changes to any of the following settings to a preset otherwise they will be lost when a new input source or resolution is selected e Aspect ratio e Picture quality settings brightness contrast color saturation tint and sharpness e nput position image position width height and overscan percentage To reset the Custom 1 and Custom 2 image presets to their factory defaults select Factory Default and press ENTER Select Information from the Main Menu to see information that uniquely identifies your projector its serial number the installed hardware and firmware versions and the firmware version build date Should you ever need to contact Runco Technical Support this information will helo them answer your questions or resolve product performance
49. m 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 commercial 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 1227 ANSI Lumens VX 20 1389 ANSI Lumens VX 2dc Contrast Ratio 271 1 VX 2c 304 1 VX 2dc These specifications are obtained by calibrating the projector as described above for CSMS measurements Industry Standard Specifications Light Output 2500 ANSI Lumens VX 20 2800 ANSI Lumens VX 2dc Contrast Ratio 3100 1 VX 2c 3500 1 VX 2dc These are typical projector brightness and contrast specifications found in most companies sales literature Runco includes these measurements in
50. mage appears redder when it is increased the image appears greener To set the tint select Tint 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 f Like the brightness and contrast controls the color and tint controls Note are interactive A change to one may require a subtle change to the other in order to achieve the optimum setting 44 Runco VX 2c VX 2dc Owner s Operating Manual Operation Sharpness Sharpness is the amount of high frequency detail in the image To adjust sharpness select Sharpness from the Picture menu and press ENTER On your external test pattern source select a pattern like the one shown in Figure 4 6 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 Lower the sharpness setting to eliminate them i Figure 4 6 Typical Test Pattern for Adjusting Sharpness Use the controls in the Input Position Menu to fine tune the aspect ratio and image lt Input Position position for the current source When you change an input position setting save the change to a pa A Note preset afterwards Otherwise the change will be lost when a Up Down different input is selected The input position settings are saved for Width each input and r
51. n 16 9 Screen 2 35 1 Image on 16 9 Screen with VirtualWide 2 35 2 35 1 Image on 2 35 1 Screen with VirtualWide 2 35 Description A 2 35 image is stretched anamorphically in both directions to fill a 16 9 image The secondary anamorphic lens then stretches the image back 10 2 351 Virtualwide 2 35 is available only on VX 2 projectors equipped with the CineWide option Use the controls in the Picture Menu to calibrate your VX 2 for optimum picture quality The VX 2 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 Runco recommends calibrating the VX 2 inputs in the following order 1 Component SD Composite a ge A Note S Video 1 S Video 2 HD RGB 1 HD RGB 2 DVI 1 DVI 2 When you change a picture quality setting save the change to a preset afterwards Otherwise the change will be lost when a different input is selected Picture quality settings a
52. ndard video formats in widescreen without loss of image quality For uncompromising widescreen reproduction of movies originally filmed in the scope 2 35 1 format the VX 2 can be equipped with Runco s 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 VX 2 is CineWide with AutoScope an enhanced remote controlled motorized version of CineWide Discrete IR and RS 232 control make custom installation seamless while discrete source and aspect ratio selection accommodate any automation control system The VX 2 offers these key features and benefits lt Key Features and Benefits e Native Resolution 1280 x 720 16 9 Native Aspect Ratio e Three chip Digital Light Processing DLP system e Two DVI Inputs with High bandwidth Digital Content Protection HDCP e HDTV Compatible e CinOptx Proteus VX 2c or Telesto VX 2dc lens options for stunning sharpness and throw distance flexibility Runco VX 2c VX 2dc Owner s Operating Manual o Introduction Parts List gt Your VX 2 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 VX 2c or
53. nema 00 0 K Virtualwide 2 35 Operation Table 4 1 Aspect Ratio Settings Aspect Ratio Anamorphic Remote Control Key ANA 16 9 Image on 16 9 Screen 4 3 Image on 16 9 Screen Description Select Anamorphic to view 16 9 DVDs and HDTV programs in their native aspect ratio 4 3 images are stretched horizontally to fit a 16 9 screen Standard 4 3 4X3 Active Image Area 4 3 Standard 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 LET BOX Letterbox Image on 16 9 Screen In Letteroox mode the image is stretched vertically the top and bottom portions are blanked off Letterbox is best suited for viewing LaserDisc movies or non anamorphic DVDs on a 4 3 screen VirtualWide V WIDE A 4 3 image is scaled NON linearly more on the sides than in the center to fit a 16x9 screen Cinema CINEMA 2 35 1 Image on 16 9 Screen Select Cinema to view 2 35 source material on a 16 9 screen The upper and lower portions of the screen are masked but the geometry of the active image area is not changed 40 Runco VX 2c VX 2dc Owner s Operating Manual Table 4 1 Aspect Ratio Settings continued Aspect Ratio Virtualwide 2 35 Remote Control Key SVG 2 35 1 Image o
54. nnnonnonnnnncnnnnnnnns 42 4 4 Typical Gray Bar Pattern for Adjusting Contrast i 43 4 5 Typical Color Bar Pattern for Adjusting Color Saturation and TINt eee eee 43 4 6 Typical Test Pattern for Adjusting SNarpNess ee ee ee 45 AENA DIMENSIONS ie 64 O A O O 65 Pole Cle 1931 Caro mallet AG Riina A 1 Runco VX 2c VX 2dc Owner s Operating Manual xi List of Figures Notes xii Runco VX 2c VX 2dc Owner s Operating Manual 1 Introduction This Owner s Manual describes how to install set uo and operate the Runco VX 2c or 1 1 VX 2dc DLP Projector and DHD Controller It describes the features and functions About This Manual available with DHD Controller Software version 2 0 and later Throughout this manual the Runco VX 2c or VX 2dc DLP Projector and DHD Controller are referred to collectively as the VX 2 The information in this manual applies to both projectors except where otherwise indicated Runco has prepared this manual to help home theater installers and end users get the lt Target Audience most out of the VX 2 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 runco com Runco welcomes your comments about this manual S
55. nstallation Installation Vertical and Horizontal Position Vertical and Horizontal Lens Shift 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 o Ceiling Height Lens Center X HA amp Screen Lens Center Floor Installation Height Screen Lens Center Lens Center X Projection Distance Floor Figure 3 2 Projector Placement If it is not possible to align the projector and screen as shown in Figure 3 2 you can use the lens shift controls to center the image on the screen Lens shift is generally expressed as a percentage of the screen height or width as shown in Figure 3 3 and Figure 3 4 Screen Center dog 50 Height Lens Shift 0 5 x H Base plate N gt a S to lens center l N s S Li 100 Height approx 5 6 depending a N eg Lens Shift on the amount of lens shift a 1 0 xH N N N n 150 Height N N Lens Shift NS 1 5 x H N N N N Note This is a general example of lens shift Lenses vary in their shift capabilities No particular lens is used in this example Figure 3 3 Vertical Lens Shift
56. ntal position OHPOS NA NA Returns output horizontal position value OVPOS 100 100 YES Sets the value for output vertical position OVPOS NA NA Returns output vertical position value OWIDTH 100 100 YES Sets the value for output width OWIDTH NA NA Returns output horizontal width value 58 Runco VX 2c VX 2dc Owner s Operating Manual Serial Communications Table 6 1 Serial Commands continued Command Parameter Value Description min max Stored p Miscellaneous Commands BKGND 100 100 YEO Sets the background color for letterbox or 4 3 aspect ratio 100 black 100 white BKGND NA NA Returns background setting value DATE NA NA Returns projector manufacture date HWVER NA NA Returns hardware version number INRES NA NA Returns input resolution LENS1 Oor4 YES Set primary lens configuration O No anamorphic lens present 4 Anamorphic lens present LENS1 NA NA Returns Lens 1 configuration LENS2 Oors YES Set anamorphic lens type O Fixed CineWide 8 CineWide with AutoScope LENS2 NA NA Returns Lens 2 configuration OUTRES NA NA Returns output resolution PHASE 0 3 YES Adjusts phase PHASE NA NA Returns phase setting value SWVER NA NA Returns software version number TRIGGER 1 3 YES Assigns trigger to currently selected aspect ratio Runco VX 2c VX 2dc Owner s Operating Manual 59 Serial Communications Notes 60 Runco VX 2c VX 2dc Owner s O
57. ntrol control and the IR receiver on the projector Operation e lf the effective range of the remote control decreases or it stops working replace the batteries with new ones e 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 e The icon appears on the screen when a button for an unavailable function is pressed Runco VX 2c VX 2dc Owner s Operating Manual 17 Installation 3 2 Table 3 1 gives a quick overview of the VX 2 installation process The sections following Quick Setup this one provide detailed instructions Installation should be performed by a qualified custom video A Note installation specialist Table 3 1 Installation Overview Step Procedure For Details Refer to page 1 Choose a location for the projector 19 2 Install CineWide secondary anamorphic lens optional 25 3 Connect the DHD Controller to the projector 21 4 Connect signal sources to the DHD Controller 28 5 Connect external controller to RS 232 port optional 32 6 Connect other home theater components to 12 volt trigger 32 outputs optional T Apply power to the projector 33 35 3 For rear screen and or ceiling mount installations select 35 the proper picture orientation 9
58. o ISF Night Input Image ISF Day Input Color Refer to ISF Night Input Color Save ISF Settings Whenever you make a change to the ISF settings you should always save it Select Save ISF Settings from the ISF Calibration menu to do this In the event you ever have to perform a System Reset you can restore the saved ISF settings by selecting Restore Saved Settings in the Service menu System Reset and Restore Saved Settings are described on page 51 Output Shift The controls in the Output Shift menu are similar to those in the Input Position menu except that they change the characteristics of the output signal so the change is visible no matter which input is selected You can set these controls independently for each aspect ratio To save the Output Shift settings for the current aspect ratio so that they can be restored after a System Reset described on page 51 press W repeatedly to highlight Save Then press ENTER Splash Configure Use the Splash Configure menu to customize the appearance of the start up message that appears on the vacuum fluorescent display upon power up You can have the VX 2 display the owner s name your name the phrase ISF Calibrated and or any other string up to 20 characters in length Use the up or down cursor button to select a character Use the right and left cursor buttons to change the cursor position Press MENU when you have finished entering text Then check the Splash Enab
59. ove the menu cursor right in the On Screen Display When no menus are present on screen the RIGHT button toggles you through the different sources in this order Composite S Video 1 S Video 2 Component SD HD RGB 1 HD RGB 2 DVI 1 DVI 2 MENU BUTTON Pressing the MENU button brings up the main menu Also if you are in an adjustment mode or function pressing MENU brings the menu back one level 10 Runco VX 2c VX 2dc Owner s Operating Manual Figure 2 5 shows the rear connector panel on the DHD Controller Controls and Functions 2 4 DHD Controller Rear Panel GIy B Pb DN D O Oo Om SYSTEM CONTROL INTERFACE TRIGGERS IR S S Vv HN Option Component Video Video S Video 2 RS 232 Ou OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE 100 230VAC 50 60 Hz 165 Watts Max RS 232 Control Made In USA Figure 2 5 DHD Controller Rear Panel 1 ANALOG OUTPUTS RGBHV Not used with the VX 2 DVI OUT Connect this to the DHD Input on the VX 2 DVI 1 DVI 2 Digital Two HDCP compliant digital video inputs for connecting a DVD player or HD tuner with a DVI or HDMI output HD1 HD2 Analog BNC connectors Five BNC connectors for connecting either RGB or component high definition television signals The VX 2 automatically detects the signal format RGB HV or YPrPb 480p 720p 4801 576i or 10801 COMPONENT VIDEO RCA connectors Standard Definition 4801 5761
60. ow 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 14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the projector has been damaged in any way objects have fallen or spilled into the projector the projector has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped vi Runco VX 2c VX 2dc Owner s Operating Manual Table of Contents TWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY uo eli ili Safety Precautions iniziarono ariana ria vi Te AINTFOQUCUON alain 1 POOUT TIS Manta uti da 1 RA CERRI TTT 1 If You Have Comments About This Manaos 1 Text akand Graphic CONVENON rasse a E N A 1 USING LAS MAA ilaele 2 Description Features and Benefits eee 3 Key Features and Beetle lia 3 PP 4 2 Controls and Functions sriia aa 5 ZE Narros 5 nS E E E E EE E R EE E E EE Y PRADO Hole FON Ranes dao bloc 9 DHD CGO troler Rear Panel apicale 11 SIE araa Re E nec eee ene Se en eRe ne rey erent 11 PUB 11 A A A 13 Si Installation aree rara 17 Fic hole conio 17 NOS OM Dalles nia liceale 17 Notes onr Remo Control eee cda HIE QUICK SOU iria 18 TSTST ane he act tetra aa nN E Uta ea year N 19 Installation IV OC RR 19 AMICS LIO asl ie 19 TOW DISTA Neill a 20 VEerlicakane WorizonialRosilio
61. page 36 e Diagnostics Select Diagnostics from the Service menu to access additional test patterns for calibration or measurement purposes e Select Red Green or Blue to display only the selected color simulating a filter of that color e Select 75 or 100 to display color bars 75 IRE or 100 IRE e Select Horz or Vert to display a horizontal or vertical gray ramp e Select Checks to display a 15 segment checkerboard pattern e Select Align to display a white grid against a black background useful for verifying proper image or screen alignment HD Format If the characteristics of the incoming signal on the HD1 or HD2 inputs are known select HD Format from the Service menu and set them as described below Doing so can reduce the time it takes the DHD Controller to switch from HD to 480i signals or vice versa This is generally not necessary unless the DHD Controller for whatever reason has difficulty determining the color space RGB or YUV bandwidth or resolution of the incoming HD signal In most situations the Auto settings work well e HD RGB 1 and HD RGB 2 Color Space Select Auto RGB or YUV e ADC Bandwidth Select Auto 75 MHz 150 MHz or 300 MHz e YPbPr Input Resolution Select Auto or specify the input resolution if Known 480i 480p 576i 576p 720p or 10801 50 Runco VX 2c VX 2dc Owner s Operating Manual Triggers Select Triggers from the Service menu to configure the 12 volt trigger outputs You can
62. perating Manual Table 7 1 lists the VX 2 specifications Table 7 1 VX 2 Specifications Projector Type Native Resolution Aspect Ratios Video Standards DTV Compatibility Scan Frequency Picture Size 16 9 Screen Throw Distance Factor x Screen Width Horizontal and Vertical Offset Lamp Estimated Lamp Life Inputs Controls 7 Specifications 7 1 VX 2 Specifications Digital Light Processing DLP 3 chip 16 9 SuperOnyx DMD 1280 x 720 16 9 Refer to Table 7 2 Refer to Table 7 2 480p 720p 10801 Horizontal 15 100 KHz Vertical 28 78 Hz Recommended Width 72 120 in Maximum Width 250 in VX 2c Refer to Table 3 3 VX 2dc Refer to Table 3 4 VX 2c Proteus A None VX 2c Proteus B C D E F Horizontal 10 of screen width left or right Vertical 80 of screen height down 0 up VX 2dc Refer to Table 3 5 275 Watts 2000 hours 1 DVI with HDCP from DHD Controller Built in keypad Runco VX 2c VX 2dc Owner s Operating Manual 61 Specifications Table 7 1 VX 2 Specifications continued Brightness and Contrast Power Requirements Operating Environment Dimensions Weight without lens Regulatory Approvals Limited Warranty Cinema Standards Measurement System CSMS Specifications Brightness 52 1 foot Lamberts fL VX 2c 57 6 foot Lamberts fL VX 2dc Contrast Ratio 271 1 VX 2c 304 1 VX 2dc These measurements are taken fro
63. pment 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 protection against harmful interference in a residential installation 1 Read these instructions Keep these instructions Heed all warnings Do not use this equipment near water outdoors or otherwise exposed to the elements Clean only with a dry cloth Do not block any ventilation openings a a or e DPI w Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat 8 Do not defeat the safety feature of the polarized or grounding type plug A polarized type plug has two blades with one wider than the other A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong The third prong is provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for the replacement of the obsolete outlet 9 The 12V trigger only outputs DC 12V signal for triggering Do not connect to any other power input or output This could cause damage to this unit 10 Only use accessories specified by Runco International 11 Keep the packing material in case the equipment should ever need to be shipped 12 Unplug this projector during lightning storms or when it will not be used for an extended period of time 13 The lamp becomes extremely hot during operation All
64. re saved for each input and resolution separately For information about saving settings refer to ISF Presets on page 46 Runco VX 2c VX 2dc Owner s Operating Manual 41 Operation lt Picture Contrast Color Tint Sharpness Operation 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 e 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 Brightness On your external test pattern source select a PLUGE pattern PLUGE is an acronym for Picture Line Up Generation Equipment Figure 4 3 shows a typical PLUGE pattern Figure 4 3 Typical PLUGE Pattern for Adjusting Brightness 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 Select Brightness from the Picture menu and press ENTER Adjust the brightness so that e The darkest black bars disappear into the background e The dark gray areas are barely visible e
65. roller 12 Runco VX 2c VX 2dc Owner s Operating Manual Controls and Functions Figure 2 6 shows the VX 2 remote control and the paragraphs that follow describe its 2 5 functionality VX 2 Remote Control Figure 2 6 VX 2 Remote Control Runco VX 2c VX 2dc Owner s Operating Manual 13 Controls and Functions IR OUTPUT INDICATOR Lights when a button is pressed to indicate that an IR signal is being transmitted ON OFF Press to turn the projector on or off ENTER Press to select a highlighted menu item or confirm a changed setting Cursor Buttons A 4 V gt Use these buttons to select items or settings adjust settings or switch display patterns When no menus are present on screen the UP and DOWN buttons toggle through the available aspect ratios in this order UP Button Anamorphic Standard 4 3 Letterbox VirtualWide Cinema Virtualwide 2 35 DOWN Buiton Virtualwide 2 35 Cinema VirtualWide Letterbox Standard 4 3 Anamorphic Virtualwide 2 35 is available only on CineWide equipped projectors A Note For more information about aspect ratios refer to Table 4 1 Likewise the LEFT and RIGHT buttons toggle through the different source inputs in this order LEFT Button DVI 2 DVI 1 HD RGB2 HD RGB 1 Component SD S Video 2 S Video 1 Composite RIGHT Button Composite S Video 1 S Video 2 Component SD HD RGB 1 HD RGB 2 DVI 1 DVI 2 LIGHT Press to illumina
66. s Option Note 2 Throw Dist Screen Width Minimum Maximum Proteus F 3 63 5 72 363 572 Proteus F with CineWide 2 15 4 33 215 433 Notes 1 Throw distance does not affect image quality provided these ranges are taken into account 2 Only the Proteus D E and F lenses can be used with the optional CineWide secondary anamorphic lens Doing so affects the throw distances as shown here Throw Distance Ranges VX 2dc Table 3 4 lists the available lens options for the VX 2dc and their associated throw ratios Table 3 4 VX 2dc Lens Options and Throw Ratios Throw Ratio Throw Distance Range in inches with 100 inch Wide Screen Lens Option Note 2 Throw Dist Screen Width Minimum Maximum Telesto A 0 80 Fixed For rear screen installations only Contact Runco Technical Support for more information Telesto B 1 64 1 97 164 197 Telesto C 2 02 2 70 202 270 Telesto C with CineWide 1 53 2 04 158 204 Telesto D 2 84 4 80 284 480 Telesto D with CineWide 2 15 3 63 215 363 Telesto E 4 92 7 90 492 790 Telesto E with CineWide 3 73 5 98 373 598 Notes 1 Throw distance does not affect image quality provided these ranges are taken into account 2 Only the Telesto C D and E lenses can be used with the optional CineWide secondary anamorphic lens Doing so affects the throw distances as shown here Runco VX 2c VX 2dc Owner s Operating Manual 21 I
67. speciiGalons aaa 63 U E RI a e boo 64 VAS 200 DIMEN SIONS cdt dada 65 APPENDIX A VX 2 Color Gamut Adjustment onccccccnccnnncncconncnanenaronncnnnenancnannanenaanons A 1 Required Hardware and Software lai A 2 EQUIDIMEME SCD vada A 2 PON o RR A 2 Runco VX 2c VX 2dc Owner s Operating Manual IX Table of Contents Notes X Runco VX 2c VX 2dc Owner s Operating Manual List of Figures E UA en Lei olde VIEW A ta 5 2 2 VX 2dc Front BOULONnY SIdE LOD VIEW airada 6 230 VA A AAU FONO esa saat O cde as ct nl nach als sad anaes A T 24 DAD CONO FOA RINO Lusia E ET 9 2 9 RI IS R eli eld Bear Panel renine ee a See dated deat E 11 ZOVA A RENO CONTO allea 13 Se ESNA TON Ree E E A 20 O22 F FOISCLOM I IEACOMISMM oeae a tela e a da ia 22 Oe Venida LAS siero 22 9 4 FIOMZOMal MOMS on dida ai 23 o o o a a er eee 25 3 6 Connecting The VX 2 to the DAD CONTO rra 21 os COU Ce alae ION Sui ds 28 3 8 Digital DTV RGB or Component Video CONNECTIONS ee ee ee ee 29 99 Analog Gis COMMCCHONG hill 30 3 10 Composite S Video and Component Video CONNEGHONS sxs xe eee 31 3 11 RS 232 Control System CONNECt ON astray cntincngassasd dd 32 3 12 Connecting 12 Volt Trigger Outputs asia iia meti ds 32 4 1 VX 2dc Vertical and Horizontal Lens Shift AdjustMents eee eee 36 4 2 DHD Controller OSD Menu Structure for VX 2 aii 38 4 3 Typical PLUGE Pattern for Adjusting Brightness occccocncccncocnncnonnnn
68. te the buttons Not available on all models MENU Press this button to access the OSD controls or to exit the current menu and return to the previous one VIDEO 1 Press to select Composite video input as the source or to enter the numeric character 1 COMP Component 2 Press to select Component SD 4801 5761 video input as the source or to enter the numeric character 2 14 Runco VX 2c VX 2dc Owner s Operating Manual Controls and Functions 9 Aspect Ratio Selection Buttons Use the red buttons to select an aspect ratio directly or to enter numeric characters as follows ANA Anamorphic 3 For viewing 16 9 DVDs or HDTV programs in their native aspect ratio 4X3 Standard 4 3 6 Scales the input signal to fit 4 3 display mode in the center of the screen LETBOX Letterbox 9 For viewing LaserDisc movies or non anamorphic DVDs on a 4 3 screen V WIDE 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 on a 1 78 1 16 9 screen The upper and lower portions are masked SVC CineWide equipped projectors only Selects the VirtualWide 2 35 aspect ratio which anamorphically compresses a 2 35 1 image to fill a 16 9 image area The anamorphic lens then stretches the image back to 2 35 1 10 S VID 1 4 S VID 2 5 S Video Press to select an S Video input or to enter the numeric character 4 or
69. the x y coordinates for red moves the color closer to either orange or violet which in turn affects all displayed colors having a red component Runco VX 2c VX 2dc Owner s Operating Manual A 1 VX 2 Color Gamut Adjustment A 1 Required Hardware and Software A 2 Equipment Setup A 3 Adjusting the Gamut To perform these adjustments you need a computer based color analyzer or hand held colorimeter capable of CIE x y measurements Position your colorimeter or color analyzer so that the lens or sensor is approximately six 6 to 12 inches from the screen facing it at a slight angle upward or to one side Doing so will include the color of the screen in the calibration 8 9 10 11 12 Press MENU on the projector s built in keypad Using the UP and or DOWN A W arrow buttons select Advanced from the Main menu and press ENTER Using the UP and or DOWN arrow buttons select Color from the Advanced menu and press ENTER Using the UP and or DOWN arrow buttons select Gamut from the Color menu and press ENTER Press ENTER again to select Manual The VX 2 displays a white field on the screen and the current x and y coordinates for white on the vacuum fluourescent display White X 0 313 Manual White Y 0 329 Using the color analyzer measure the x and y coordinates for about 15 seconds Make a note of the results Proceed as follows to change the x and y coordinates to the values you o
70. tive image area when using the Standard 4 3 aspect ratio and above and below the active image area when using the Letterbox aspect ratio e Film Mode Enable Film Mode to smooth out moving images from interlaced standard definition SD sources In most cases the VX 2 detects the proper pull down rate and vertical frequency However if your source is jittery and or tearing you may wish to enable Film Mode to ensure stable processing for that source Resolution The DHD Controller defaults to an output resolution of 720p When using the VX 2 with a computer or certain HD sources you may want to force the DHD Controller to use a different output resolution If so select Resolution from the Service menu and choose one Then press ENTER to confirm System Reset To reset ALL projector and controller settings including image settings back to their factory defaults choose System Reset from the Service menu A confirmation message appears reminding you to save your settings before you perform the reset so that you can restore them afterwards If you have done this select Confirm to continue with the reset Otherwise click Back to cancel l This action is not undoable Proceed with caution Before you A Caution perform a System Reset save ALL settings including Custom ISF Presets page 46 ISF Day Night presets page 48 Output Shift settings page 48 Input Names page 49 and Trigger settings see above Restore Saved
71. u encounter an issue not described here please contact Runco Technical Support Table 5 1 Troubleshooting Chart Symptom The projector does not turn on after initial installation The power LED on the front of the DHD Controller lights red after you press the power button The projector and DHD Con troller are both on but there is no video image on screen A projected image from a DVD is split or otherwise scrambled 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 The projector will not turn back on after it was powered down or the image disap pears during operation Possible Cause s The DHD Controller is connected to the VX 2 incorrectly or not at all The VX 2 is not plugged in or the AC outlet is not active Incorrect source selection Source component is not turned on DVD player is connected to the Component input and set to progressive scan mode 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 DHD Controller The projector will not turn on for two minutes after power down to protect the lamp The lamp has failed Solution Verify the DVI cable connection from the DHD Controller to the VX 2
72. ucture for VX 2 38 Runco VX 2c VX 2dc Owner s Operating Manual The Main Menu is the starting point for accessing all projector functions The Calibration and Service menus are hidden and not accessible until you enter a passcode From the Main Menu select Inout Source to choose a video signal source The active source is indicated by an arrow gt to its left in the example at left Composite is the active source 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 refer to Table 4 1 The currently selected aspect ratio is indicated by a X to its left in the example at right Anamorphic is selected A Note When you change the aspect ratio save the change to a preset afterwards Otherwise the change will be lost when a different input is selected The aspect ratio is saved for each input and resolution separately For information about saving settings refer to ISF Presets on page 46 Runco VX 2c VX 2dc Owner s Operating Manual 39 Operation lt Main Menu Aspect Ratio Picture Input Position ISF Presets Information Calibration Service lt Input Source S Video 1 S Video 2 Component SD HD RGB 1 HD RGB 2 DVI 1 DVI 2 lt Aspect Ratio Standard 4 3 Letterbox VirtualWide Ci
73. y can be restored after a System Reset described on page 51 press W repeatedly to highlight Save Then press ENTER The W button takes you from top to bottom in the left column then A Note from top to bottom in the right column To highlight Save scroll through both columns Remote Control The Remote Control menu shows you the primary and secondary infrared IR codes to which the VX 2 will respond By default both are set to 17 You can change these codes if either e Another device in the theater a DVD player for example is responding to commands from the VX 2 remote control in ways that are unpredictable or undesirable e You have multiple VX 2 projectors and want to control them independently as opposed to broadcasting commands from a single remote to all of them In this scenario you can use multiple remotes programmed to use different IR codes Or you can use a single remote and change the IR code as needed to address a specific projector i Use the rear panel keypad to change a projector IR code Then A Tip change the code sent by the remote to match as described below Runco VX 2c VX 2dc Owner s Operating Manual 49 Operation lt Service Input Names Remote Control Analog Out Mode Display Device HD Format Triggers Miscellaneous Resolution System Reset Restore Saved Settings Restore Composite S Video 1 S Video 1 S Video 2 S Video 2 Component SD Component SD HD RGB 1 HD R

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